Game 43: Red Sox at Yankees
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UPDATE, 10:31 P.M.: I think this makes sense, actually. Mo threw 27 pitches last night and you have two more games in this season. If Krazy Kyle can’t protect a four-run lead … Now Mo is warming up. Desperate times call for desperate measures I guess.
UPDATE, 10:05 P.M.: It seems safe to say Joe Torre has no time for Kyle Farnsworth. Nor should he. But $17 million is a lot to pay for a set-up man who can’t be trusted with a four-run lead in the eighth inning.
UPDATE, 10:03 P.M.: There have been, by my unofficial count, three fights at the Stadium tonight. It’s funny how whenever there’s a ruckus, even the players turn around in the dugout to look. Everybody likes a good fight I guess.
UPDATE, 9:48 P.M.: David Ortiz is 4 of 14 against Mike Myers (.286). Not great, not terrible.
UPDATE, 9:02 P.M.: Sorry for the lack of updates, but the wireless access in the press box is lousy with so many reporters here. Modern technology often befuddles the Yankees for whatever reason.
Anyway, have you noticed the Wanger has five strikeouts in five innings? Most have come on his secondary pitches. That’s a good sign for him as he tries to make himself more versatile. It’s sort of like when Tiger Woods revamped his swing after winning his first Masters. It’s one thing to be really good. Wang (like Tiger) wants to be great. … Meanwhile, the Yankees have 21 hits (and counting) in the last two nights, 13 for extra bases. It was just a matter of time.
UPDATE, 7:57 P.M.: There’s really no stat for is but is anybody getter at getting that hit that stabs the other team in the heart than Derek Jeter? Johnny Damon gets a little infield hit and – bang – Jeter makes it hurt by ripping an RBI single to left. Just when Wakefield was close to minimizing the damage, it’s 4-0. … That was the first HR (and RBI) for Giambi since May 3.
UPDATE, 7:31 P.M.: Alex Rodriguez now has three homers in as many games and is clearly out of the little power drought he was in. Big for the Yankees to get a hit with a runner in scoring position. They’ve been struggling mightily (12 of the last 62) with that lately.
Beautiful day at the ballpark. 70 degrees at first pitch and blue skies.
UPDATE, 7:23 P.M.: Chien-Ming Wang is 0-2 in his last two starts against the Red Sox, allowing seven runs in 11 innings. He and I talked for a while yesterday about it and he hopes that using his slider and even changeup more often will keep the Boston hitters from keying in on his sinker. David Ortiz (9 of 20) and Manny Ramirez (10 of 16) have owned him.
Meanwhile, that’s the first time I can remember Boston playing that much of a shift against Matsui. He came in 7 for 40 against Wakefield.
UPDATE, 6:03 P.M.: Joe Torre didn’t say who was starting on Friday. But it looks like Tyler Clippard as the manager said that Matt DeSalvo would be a better fit in the bullpen. … If you’re a MetroNorth rider, check out this story from LoHud.com. There is finally approval for a station at Yankee Stadium.
UPDATE, 4:30 P.M.: Phil Hughes threw off the half-mound in Tampa today, a 25-pitch session. He also did some jogging and agility drills. So this starts the rehab process, which will take roughly four weeks if all goes well.
Here are the lineups:
YANKEES
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Matsui LF
Rodriguez 3B
Posada C
Abreu RF
Giambi DH
Cano 2B
Mientkiewicz 1B
Wang RHP (2-3, 4.54)
RED SOX
Lugo SS
Youkilis 1B
Ortiz DH
Ramirez LF
Drew RF
Lowell 3B
Crisp CF
Mirabelli C
Cora 2B
Wakefield RHP (4-4, 2.41)
Pregame chatter: Darrell Rasner was in the clubhouse, his right hand wrapped up in a huge cast. He said, “I can’t believe this happened” about 10 times when we were talking to him. He also apologized for the bullpen having to pitch nine inning. He vowed he would be back this season. … The Red Sox are 8-0-1 in their last nine series. … Posada is 29 of 62 (.468) in May, the best of the majors. … Word is the Rajah of Rehab, the American Idle himself, Carl Pavano, will be around today. The Yankees didn’t invite him over to Shea for the Mets series. … The annual Yankees-Red Sox media game will be tomorrow morning at the Stadium. The New York writers have won a bunch in a row and clocked their Beantown counterparts last season at Fenway. We will have Tyler Kepner of the Times on the hill tomorrow. Ty threw a bullpen on Sunday and is ready to go.
Based on popular demand, we’re definitely going to stay with the new format of putting in-game updates on this post. I’m not sure whether it’s best to put them at the top of the bottom. Both ways have merits. For now, we’ll go with the top.
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Pete,
Is it true that Hughes is pitching half way up the mound today as stated by the Daily News?
Who is opposing Tyler on the hill for the Boston hacks (as Schilling would say)?
Looks like Torre is going to keep changing the line up based on who is hitting at the time. Abreu has a good game and he gets moved up ahead of Giambi, who gets moved down. I like it…
crawdaddy, this is from the AP…
New York Yankees rookie Phil Hughes threw 25 pitches Monday during his first session on a half-mound since straining his left hamstring three weeks ago.
The 20-year-old, considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, also jogged on the outfield warning track and took part in agility drills at the Yankees’ minor league complex.
Pete,
Get some pics of the media game and post them.
only scary thing is the 4 consecutive lefties, I can see Okajima licking his chops for that group.
pete, newer posts on the bottom, please!
Pete…is Damon hurting or what? Everyone seems to think so…but what is it? the calf? back? something else? what percentage would you put his health at 50%? more? less? That AB against Schoenweis tells me something is wrong with him.
Just wondering if he is even in the Trainers Room or not.
According to Michael Kay, here is the language in Giambi’s contract concerning this situation:
The clause is “using any illegal drugs”. The mechanism is as follows:
If it is proven Giambi used, “any illegal drugs”, they can’t void his contract. The contract goes from guaranteed to non-guaranteed for the remainder of what’s left on the deal.
In other words, if its proven Giambi used “illegal drugs” during his time with the Yankees, the contract ends up being “non-guaranteed”.
That means, the Yankees could release him and not be on the hook for the remaining money on the deal.
Unlikely any of this will happen but, that’s the bottom line regarding the contract language in his deal.
I prefer the newer posts on top.
I like newer posts at the bottom also. It flows better if I’m trying to catch up.
Truth be told, Damon hasn’t been the same guy since he left camp for “personal reasons” this spring.
Completely different guy from last year. A shame because they could really use the Johnny Damon of 2006.
He seems to be a distant memory at this point.
I love Damon as a player but I am getting sick and tired of hearing about his nagging injuries. If he is hurt he should go on the DL, if he isnt, then we shouldn’t have to hear about his injuries. He is not going to get in a rhythyn if he is hurt and not playing everyday. It doesnt help anyone. Melky can step in for a 2 week stint on the DL.
I wasn’t sure if I would like updates on the top or bottom, but after last night I think the top is best. Even if I missed the game and read the blog after, it is not rocket science to follow your timelines. Question is, who is the blog and message board catering to, the die hard fans here during games or the fan who checks in once a day to see how the Yankees did last night.
First, Pete, I vote for new posts on top.
Second, perhaps they should have Pavano sit with Rasner. The Rajah may learn something.
Thanks pete!
I think next time cash makes trades and drafts he needs to focus on minor league positional player depth. Far as I can tell, there is not one major league ready positional player at AAA, I even view Thompson as a AAAA player. Just my two cents.
Why is he even bothering to show up? Unless there is a press conference? One can only hope I guess.
And poor Rasner.
I feel so bad for him, hopefully he won’t have a problem returning for the injury.
Clay Bellinger…I agree 100% This John Wayne routine (if he is hurt) isnt helping anybody
Jeff NJ…Shelley Duncan sure looks ready.
Hey Pete,
Which position do you play? I hope you get drilled and limp to 1st base (kidding) good luck in the game tomorrow
SJ44–
So the difference would be, a voided contract the Yankees would be entitled to all monies paid to Giambi from the onset of the contract vs. a non-guaranteed contract, the Yankees would not have to pay out the full value of the contract?
Since I’m one of the people who does not generally do in-game posting, I’m happy to let those who do dictate the best format to follow.
I agree that Damon should swallow his pride and go in the DL and allow himself time to heal properly. In the long run, it’s best for the team and best for him. The injury this year seems a whole lot more debilitating that whatever it was he played through last season.
They yanks can make a HUGE statement by pursuing Giambi. They can make it known that CHEATERS will not be tolerated and WILL BE PUNISHED. I think MLB will back them IF they are serious in trying to clean up the sport.
MLB has to find evidence against Giambi, then Suspend him 50 games.
Like SJ44 said, the yanks can then make his contract non-guarenteed. And then release him, or if thers is intrest trade him.
Does anybody know why Mussina is going tomorrow instead of today? He pitched last Wednesday and seems pretty adamant about throwing on his regular day.
Thanks
Lori:
A new type of injury you mean?
Jeff NJ,
I think you’re right on about the updates being at the top or bottom. It depends on whether your commenting during the game or catching up. During the game it’s great because you have it right there when you reload, but if you’re reading the post post-game (har har) it’s nicer to have the updates at the bottom.
I’ll be at the game tonight. Here’s hoping we can start turning this season around tonight. We got our 1-2-3 rotation agains the Sox’s backend. It looks good on paper…
Let’s go Yank-ees!
Pete,
i would vote to have the posts at the bottom..
also, what do you think about posting the comments in reverse.. with the latest comments at the top
I question Michael Kay’s interpretation of the contract language…”non-guaranteed” contracts aren’t allowed- pure and simple by the MLBPA…
Pete,
My vote is for the updates to be listed at the top. Other than that, great f8ckin’ blog man!
Abreu and Cano are coming around. If Giambi and Damon wake up, look out. They still need a bat at 1B.
I am heading to the Stadium, all of my game comments will be posted from the upper reserved.
What about Ty Wiggington for 1B?
I disagree about 1B, I like to have defense there. If Minky can hit .240 and play a superb 1st base, which he has, then I’m all for it. Plus, Phelps isn’t too shabby himself. He won me over when he senselessly ran down Johjima.
If all the other players contribute to their level, more or less, then 1B is fine.
Joe Girardi is now the third player from the dynasty questioning this team.
Mainly, his complaints are with pitching strategy and the Yankees refusal to make changes. A shot at Guidry, IMO. He also has a big problem with the fight this team exhibits on a daily basis.
He doesn’t like the Yankees refusal to throw inside and make hitters move their feet. He believes (rightly so) hitters, especially Red Sox hitters are “way too comfortable” (his words) at the plate.
Tino, O’Neill and Girardi all with biting comments in the last week about this team. If those three guys can see the problems, folks need to lay off those of us who have questioned the exact same stuff we have been carping about the last 6 weeks.
Girardi saved the best for last. He finished his segment on the Kay Show with the following, “I don’t like what I see. I don’t see the fight. I don’t see the sense of urgency on this team. I don’t see a whole lot of guys fighting here and know what to do to break out. You have to fight and they aren’t fighting”.
You want to say one guy, “doesn’t know what he is talking about” in rebuffing criticism of the team, fine. You want to say another guy is a, “self promoter” to rebuff the criticism, its wrong but, fine.
When a third guy does it, perhaps its time to listen and actually absorb what’s being said.
They are saying what a lot of us have said about this team all year. No fight.
I can handle losing. I can’t handle the lack of fight.
That’s why I said a week ago that, unless this team starts showing some fight, it will be the most hated Yankee team by the fans in the last 15 years.
When you have guys from the dynasty, three now in the past week alone, going public with this, its significant.
I hope these guys are getting the message and start showing some fight. If not, then I have no problems with them beginning to dismantle this team as much as they can during the season.
Is Pavano going to get surgery? If not, get him throwing!!
Why are they letting Pavano even in the parking lot? I wonder if he will still show up after Clemens is in residence? Did he have his surgery yet?
There are 5 lefties in a row in this lineup…
Girardi wants Torre’s job so I would take his criticism with a grain of salt. O’Neil is paid by YES and Steinbrenner might have told him to turn the heat up on Torre. Tino is an airhead.
Jk Come on 3 former players saying the samething. You have to take notice of that.
//There are 5 lefties in a row in this lineup…
6 in a row when the Damon follows Minky.
Please, you are dreaming. It must be great to live in such denial.
Joe Girardi worships Joe Torre. He doesn’t need to campaign for the job. If/when Torre is done, Girardi knows he will be in the mix.
Tino is an airhead? Based on what, you? O’Neill works for the YES Network, so his opinion isn’t valid?
That’s interesting since those who “work” for the Yankees are loathe to criticize them. So, how does that invalidate O’Neill’s criticism?
Laughable take. Another person who has trouble facing the truth about this team.
Could it be the Yankees are in a state of denial? I know it sounds semi-ridiculous, but, think about it. When was the last time they were in this dire a set of circumstances? They’ve never (the core players) had to deal with this kind of losing before, or, rather, this kind of adversity. Yes, they’ve had stretches of losing before, but none where EVERYTHING seems to be breaking wrong. It seems like what’s happened is a lot of players looking for reasons, when, maybe that’s exactly the wrong thing to do. It matters not why or how. It’s got to be unacceptable. They’re not without heart, they’re just way too accepting of the losing because of the extremely bad luck they’ve had, especially with respect to the injuries to Karsten, Hughes and now Rasner.
What’s the line in “Moonstruck?” “Snap out of it!” They literally need to flip the switch and stop justifying the losses. They also need to stop giving other teams (pitchers) so much credit. Not everyone they’ve faced is THAT GOOD.
Also, if they start hitting, everything will turn around.
Cutter, I was referring to 5 in the negative sense. If a lefty comes in, Posada can just flip.
Kevin, true but against a knuckleballer, it really doesn’t matter much.
The last person Girardi will throw under the bus is Joe “His Mentor” Torre.
I know the truth about this overpaid, underperforming team. I do not need to lap up the words of a bunch of ex jocks with agendas to figure it out. What the ex jocks are saying may be true, but they are not sincere in their reasons for saying it.
“Word is the Rajah of Rehab, the American Idle himself, Carl Pavano, will be around today. The Yankees didn’t invite him over to Shea for the Mets series. ..”
some old school managers did not like injured [players around because they carry so much negativity. who could carry more than pavano? he needs to be banned from the clubhouse.
Right, I suppose I was just temporarily buying into the Okajima kool-aid. I can’t wait until he normalizes. Hopefully it happens this series in a big spot.
What agendas do they have?
Where is their lack of sincerity?
Paul O’Neill works about 20 games a year. His “agenda” is coaching his son. He has no desire to work in baseball other than doing what he is doing.
Tino? He is a volunteer coach at South Florida University. Again, no desire to do more.
Girardi? Joe Torre is his hero. Do you really think he has or needs an agenda to be the next Yankee manager? The guy will have a ton of offers after this season.
None of these guys have agendas. They have opinions which, last I checked, isn’t illegal.
They also played the game at the highest levels and know a “little” more about the game than any of us.
Sometimes, the truth hurts. Don’t kill the messengers.
“Girardi wants Torre’s job so I would take his criticism with a grain of salt. O’Neil is paid by YES and Steinbrenner might have told him to turn the heat up on Torre. Tino is an airhead.”
Right JK… what would Girardi, Paulie and Tino know about the heart of a baseball player?
And to think that Paulie would be a paid mouth piece for ownership is incredibly insulting. Like he needs the job or the money . Give me a break.
Let’s hope tonight is finally the night where we can make the Red Sox hitters a little less comfortable in the box…
if yanks take atleast 2 of 3 .. i think damon takes a week off (but no dl)
getting rid of giambi makes no sense and it would cause a huge problem for mlb. there is no way to prove giambi took roids as a yankee (he will never admit that).. so you would be indicting him for something he did when it wasnt even against mlb rules.. if you go after giambi, you have to go after everyone and selig will never do that… mlb has no credibility on this issue anymore.. its a shame
selig has done a terrible job of handling this and should be blamed alot more then he has been… either come out and say, yes mlb made a mistake in the past and roids was a problem but we will not take action for the past, or go after everyone and throw them out.. this shady limbo area where selig has left it is absurd and insulting to the fans.. i wish there was a way to discipline selig for his incompetence.. how much fun would it be if the next violation came from his beloved brewers.
Re: Girardi’s comments …. It’s long been known (here in NE) that the Boston media are used by Red Sox ownership to surreptitiously process information. Press reports, interviews, etc. are often carefully contrived with anonymous sources or company-chosen spokesmen giving out the “party line.” The media knows this, of course, but these sources create news and sell papers
With that in mind, it’s highly likely that Girardi is doing management’s will, trying to light a fire under the team (knowing that Torre’s demeanor is inadequate to this task). And it might work. Obviously, Steinbrenner feels that the current Yankees are a little too comfortable in their malaise, and is trying to change the dynamic.
A smart strategy when it is dovetailed with the Yankees having their three best pitchers lined up. Giradi is no “traitor.” He’s doing what he has been told to do, and what is best for the team.
I agree Damon should get on the DL for awhile. I appreciate his anti-Rajah attitude… but he’s not doing this team a large amount of good limping and lunging, and he may just make whatever is hurting him more serious. He’s clearly not himself. Let Menky take center for awhile and get Damon healthy.
Doreen, I think you’re spot on with the team being in denial, and I think Posada’s own comments mirrored that sentiment. They are not used to losing, period. And as Jorge said, once you lose so many, you get used to it. I think perhaps some of these players are starting to think the slide will end *for* them, instead of realizing they have to bust their tails to end it for themselves. There are definitley guys at the plate right now that look like they are simply going through the motions and could care less if they get a hit or not. I’m not sayiong they actually don’t care – they just really *look* that way.
Somebody needs to get that clubhouse fired up behind the scenes – immediately. Jeter and Posada are the only two consistent hot bats right now, and there is no way they can carry the team on their own. I don’t think the solution is firing Joe and/or Brian, nor is it about dumping players. The talent is THERE – they just need to be fixing whatever the hell is wrong with them. Cano is a perfect example, and Abreu to a lesser extent – the numbers these guys put up last year are not abberations. They need to find out what is causing their slumps and address the issues.
I was surprised to hear Chris Russo say emphatically today that Damon is still mentally with the Red Sox. Francesa did not disagree with him. I’m well aware of Russo’s schtick but he wouldn’t go on as he did if he was making it up. He says Damon is still bitter about the way the Red Sox let him go.
4 weeks seems a bit much if you ask me.
‘“Word is the Rajah of Rehab, the American Idle himself, Carl Pavano, will be around today. The Yankees didn’t invite him over to Shea for the Mets series. ..â€?
some old school managers did not like injured [players around because they carry so much negativity. who could carry more than pavano? he needs to be banned from the clubhouse.’
“American Idle” – the Pavano lines just keep getting better!
Kinda says something, doesn’t it, that Pavano hasn’t been welcome in the clubhouse, while Rasner seems to be. Of course, “Comeback Carl” has been systematically visiting every M.D. in North America in search of one who will give him the correct diagnosis, so there hasn’t been a lot of time to hang with the boys.
And where was Damon last year when he put up such good numbers for the Yankees?
Damon is hurting and slumping. Period. Of course he’s thinking about the Red Sox, as I’m sure a lot of Yankees are, because they are their main competition for the division title and they(the Red Sox) happen to be having a really good beginning to their season (to say the least).
Chris Russo is a jerk. And Mike Francesca blows with the wind.
*Francesa.
HI! I have never written to you before, but have been checking out this blog for awhile and it’s great. In fact, right now it’s the first Yankee site I check..so full of information. I prefer the updates at the top. I think it’s much easier to read that way . THank you so much for this blog!!!
“They need to find out what is causing their slumps and address the issues.�
Exactly, I said it weeks ago : Abreu’s footwork is wrong when facing a LHP. If anyone bothered to dig out the tape when Abrue faced Sisco 9th ining, look at his right foot. You will see what I have been talked about.
Third or fourth week of June now for Hughes? I’d love to see more of Tyler “Yankee” Clippard!
Updates at the top, please.
And thanks, Pete, for running such a great blog on the greatest team in baseball!
Put them at the top and bottom!
WEEEEEEEEEE
ok i’m excited for today’s game. Go Yankees!!!
I don’t post alot, but I do read here often. I like the updates at the top, too.
I’m with SJ44, Rufus & Deep to Left. Joe Girardi is an honest person and a real team player. He has a great baseball mind and he knows what he is talking about! This team needs some real intense players who show their emotion! I wouldn’t mind seeing another water cooler bite the dust. I would sure like to see more from this current coaching staff! They hardly argue a call (LOU!!!). I’m not saying all the time but come on! Get some fire! And we should be putting big Papi in the dirt once in awhile! Back him off the plate. I, for one, can’t wait for Rocket! Maybe we’ll get some fire back then.
Let’s go Yanks!!
“Exactly, I said it weeks ago : Abreu’s footwork is wrong when facing a LHP. If anyone bothered to dig out the tape when Abrue faced Sisco 9th ining, look at his right foot. You will see what I have been talked about.”
Yeah jamesjk, I remember talking to someone about this a couple weeks ago – I think it was Chris NY. I made the comment that Abreu looked like he was doing the peepee dance up at the plate and we agreed that he looked really anxious. Thing is, he either looks like that or he looks lethargic. No comfort zone in between the two. But I agree with you about his right footwork as well.
Oh, and another vote for updates at the top.
Doreen nailed it. Yeah, Damon’s “heart” must have been with the Red Sox last year when he kicked their butts all season.
Geez, you wonder what Fatso and Fruit Loops (Imus’ nickname for those two) smoked on the way to work today.
For two guys who pass themselves off as “knowledgable” talk show hosts, that may be the dumbest thing I have ever heard.
The guy is breaking down physically, not “wishing he was still on the Red Sox”.
BTW, how many of the “idiots” are still on that team? Varitek, whom he hated, Schilling, whom he hated, Mirabelli, whom he hated, and Wakefield, Big Papi and Manny, three guys he got along with well.
Yup, good call Fatso and Fruit Loops. “Nailed it” again. What dopes.
SJ44 – there are times when I don’t agree with you entirely, but a good 90% of the time I do and I can say 100% that I’m sure I would enjoy a beer with you sitting in Yankee Stadium.
Who wouldn’t enjoy a beer at Yankee Stadium?
If nothing else- Pavano is using up oxygen that the other players could use. Have him work the with the grounds crew or something. He makes me sick every time I see him on the screen.
chazz-
pavano can’t work with the grounds crew because it would send their workman’s comp rates through the roof.
A nice article on how the Yankees might still win it all…?
“ESPN Page2″:http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=keri/070521&sportCat=mlb
I should say blurb – not article
Yes!!!!!!!! The A-Rod is back!!!!!
That was either a really bad pitch or a really good swing…or both!
arod to have my babies
A lot of people say that the Yankees are out of the race. But if the Yankees win every Yank-RedSox game for the rest of the season, it will be quite close.
Our pitching is superior & Arod-charged Yanks = Yankees unstoppable.
Just got to see what Wang can do tonight. He’s got to be strong to start it off!
It is good to see Wanger getting out of a jam but the pitch is now at 44…
Little worried about Wang, his control is a little off tonight. Twice he’s gotten 2 outs and then run into trouble. Let’s hope he settles down, because I really don’t want to see the bullpen any time soon!
44? Dang… he better settle down real fast. The thing is, he could have a couple 8 pitch innings when he’s in the zone.
GIAMBI!
Peter,
Did Mike and the Mad Dog address Waldman screaming at Russo over the weekend as you reported here on your blog? I couldn’t listen to them today and I am hoping someone heard if they even mentioned it.
Thanks.
I think Cashman just called Bud Selig and asked him to drop their inquiry into Giambi
Jumbo Juice!
The Giambino! That should quiet the controversy a little. We’re stuck with him, so it’s great to see him stroke one again. Now if we can just get Abreu and Cano to start hitting we’ll be in business.
Speak of the devil! So much for Wakefield’s amazing ERA… heh heh
Giambi might get injured often, just keep him off the field. We have to stop thinking he is a 1st baseman or that the Yanks carry 3 first basemen. He is a DH period, we carry two and a DH.
As a DH he is very, very useful, it keeps him healthy. What happened to him? He said it himself, in all likelihood it was playing the field.
I don´t see other AL temas saying they carry so one 1st baseman more because of the DH, he no longer is a 1st.
Captain Clutch!
This team has no heart.
They will find a way to lose…
Sorry there is too much happiness right now. I had to bring it down a notch
Jeter is now hitting over .500 this year with runners in scoring position… incredible. It’s hard not to believe in clutch hitting when you watch this guy.
This is getting interesting… The pitch count is 44 (Wang) vs. 42 (Wakefield) at 2IP…
This is getting interesting… The pitch count is 44 (Wang) vs. 42 (Wakefield) at 2IP… But we are up 4 to nothing…
Wow Rocco- ye of little faith. Listen, you gotta enjoy the good times this season, there’s been so few of them. As good as things are right now, if Wang doesn’t have some quick innings, we’re going to see the bullcrapen soon.
Jeter is hitting something like .650 with risp and 2 out.
Wow…Wang is a K machine tonight
Yanksmitch
i was being sarcastic..
sorry :\
Jeter has hit in 75 of his last 78 games.
Is this the red hot Red Sox team they were talking about???
We might be seeing the beginning of the end for Wakfield with Boston now that he doesn’t beat us like a drum anymore.
Pete, great blog. Thanks for passing along great info in a professional manner.
Anyone notice that A-Rod hits better when he keeps the bat off of his shoulder? When he gets lazy he leans the bat on his shoulder and takes huge cuts pulling his head out.
No prob Rocco, I guess my happiness is a little on edge despite how well things are going.
I like the Yankees agressiveness on the basepaths. Seems to be getting to Wakefield
May be we will get to their pen first than they do…
I agree Yanksmitch, they need to steal more…
Also, Pete, are you drunk? Proofread before you post!
Good, long at bats by the Yanks here. Great to see.
Wow, seems Bobby is having his at-bats back.
SJ44 – - –
Earlier today you couldn’t wait for Giambi to get suspended and you were explaining how hard the team was to root for because only a few looked like they were trying hard . . .
Baseball is difficult to guage because IMHO when someone swings and misses (reference A-Rod before he broke out of it a few days ago) they look like they don’t care.
Giambi is on the team and will be until the bulk of his contract is over. When bats get hotter, Cano, Abreu, Damon (like tonight!), Hideki et al will look like they are trying harder.
Cashman has gambled the present on future power arms. I’m happy to watch how it turns out even if I hate actually watching the games some nights.
Peace!
“Also, Pete, are you drunk? Proofread before you post!”
LOL! I was about to post the same thing!
“I getter stop brinking so much deer while I writing.”
A little fun ribbing, Pete.
hmmmmmm…. maybe a little too agressive
Kenny:
did you read “Emperors and Idiots”? The author mentions the same point about A-Rod hitting better if he keeps the bat off his shoulders. Wonder if A-Rod himself realizes (that would be an easy fix for slumps!)
When was the last time Cano walked?
I was yelling doble steal at my monitor.. liked the move.. need more steals from our top 5
Giambi got one hit. Let’s not get crazy.
If you ask me if the team is better long term with his contract off the books, I say a resounding “yes”.
Its nothing personal. He is too limited, and makes too much money, for him to be of value to the team. Regardless of his HR this evening.
This is the type of aggressive play the Yankees have to play with the rest of the season. That’s what being 10 1/2 games out does…..it forces you out of your comfort zones.
Its great to see. Now, we need Wang to settle down, get outs, and put a W on the board.
I think Cano walked last year… once or twice.
5 K’s??? This is very un-Wang like!
Man, it sure is nice not having to listen to Joe Morgan tonight.
Wang hasn’t gotten more than 1 groundball out today, has he? It’s something to keep our eye on.
Lotsa pitches.. looks like 5+ inings for Wang.. is the sinker not working..
Wang has 3 groundouts and 2 flyouts. No prob.
Wang’s control is the big issue here. This is the bottom of the lineup for Christ’s sake!
looks like we need 4 innings from the pen tonight.. who gets the 6th.. 7th n 8th… sneaky feeling Proctor gets 6th
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Wang has his slider on, so hopefully, it’ll help him get out of jams, but he’s throwing way too many pitches per inning. He’s not settling down.
If I’m the CEO of the Yankees, I try to void the contract with Giambi. If I’m Joe Torre or Derek Jeter – - – no way! Like it or not he is the Yankee DH until the contract runs out.
No one is happy with the age/injury prone nature of the Yanks in the field. By the same token, if the MLB decides to allow the Yanks a big Titanium screen in front of the mound we would all be in a happier place!
Too many pitches to the bottom of the order for Wang this evening.
Crisp, Mirabelli and Cora are upping his pitch count and that’s not good.
To his credit, he is grinding and hanging in there. A sign of growth for a young pitcher.
Unfortunately, it looks like we will need 3 innings out of the bullpen. Not good, given that Proctor is probably unavailable and Mo needed 27 pitches to get through the 9th last night.
Hopefully, they can tack on more runs. Can’t just stop at 4.
>Wouter
Hey man, I never read that book but it’s something I’ve noticed. In the beginning of the year he kept it off his shoulders and had a short swing. It just gets longer when he plants it on his shoulder.
It’s all in the details.
Is it me or is the strike zone very small today….
sj44-
if mo was just in for work last night, i wonder why didn’t they take him out after 15-20 pitches. i was concerned about his pitch count as it was going up.
I think Pete passed out… someone wake him up!
Frankly, if this game is close, I don’t know if I want to see Mo. He just doesn’t look good this year.
Two straight innings, a 2 out hit opens up the game and they do what they have done all season…..fail to drive in runs in those situations.
5 or 6-0 is a helluva lot better for Wang, especially with his pitch count rising.
This is the big inning for him right now. Top of the order coming up for the Sox and a 4 run lead isn’t that insurmountable. He’s gotta come up big here.
A 1-2-3, low pitch count inning would be huge right now.
> Kenny
It was just interesting that you made the exact same point the book made at one time. Must be some truth in it then…
Watch – Pavano is gonna announce his “surprise” retirement during the 7th inning strectch (”weep, I love you guys! weep, weep).
*randy l*
Pinstripes improves anyone’s looks, even Tyler’s.
Think of the action really HOT players like Big Papi must field
Gotta get Wang out of the game now! He keeps him in the game, he loses it.
This is when Torre has to be smart. The longer he waits, the less chance he has to win the game.
He is a good young pitcher but, not an ace. Tonight is another example. Has a tough time beating this team.
Its a mistake, IMO, to stay with him right now. Let’s hope it works out.
Since Wang’s under 100, and it’s the second half of the lineup, I’d like to see him start next inning.
SJ- who would you like to see in the 6th then?? I’ll take my chances with Wang.
>Wouter
That is funny that someone else noticed it. It’s just something I’ve shared with my dad while watching it with him.
Anyone catch Peter Gammons saying Beckett hurt his finger with a defective baseball? Haha. Man, those defective balls always kill me.
Lotta sabermetricians hate on Wang. This game is a great example of why he’s a winner.
sj44-
is someone impersonating you again?
SJ44,
Having trouble in a few games doesn’t disqualify a pitcher from ace status. You don’t call someone an ace because they give you perfect games every time. You call them an ace because if they are on the mound, you have the best chance of winning.
Right now for the Yankees, that would be either Wang or Pettitte. His sinker is a bit off today, and he is still staying in it. He has pitched with RISP multiple times so far, and has managed to get out of it (all but once). Give credit where it is due.
yes Wang in the 6th
“Lotta sabermetricians hate on Wang”
lotta sabermetricians never tried to hit a 95mph sinker.
What is growing on Youkilis’ face?
SJ44: Are you sure Wang isn’t an ace?
Wang might be an ace:
1. Looks like Wang doesn’t have his best stuff tonight.
2. His pitch count is getting pretty high and so he’s probably getting tired.
3. Wang just got out of a huge jam.
4. Against probably one of the top 3 lineups in baseball.
That screams ace to me. What’s your problem with Wang dude? You never give him enough credit. You got a problem with Igawa too, but almost everyone does..
Wang should go out for 1 more inning since it’s Bostons bottom up.
Oh come on. I’ve really had it with these umpires. Start sending THEM to AAA if they can’t do the job. It’s really getting out of control and downright absurd at this point.
I know it’s early (just 2 games)… but Bobbie may be back!
what’s with the umps, Yankees for Life? I only have Gameday on…
Yankees for Life,
what did they do know? Lack of TV signal doesn´t let me appreciate there 100th bad call against the Yanks.
They botched a call at first base again. Jorge Posada grounded into what looked like it could be a double play but they called him out when he was safe. What else is new….
Wouter, another bad call by the umps. Posada should have been safe at first on the forceout at second. But the ump blew a class by a little more than a foot.
bases should be loaded with 1 out.
nice hit by cano
CANO!!!
Man I hope the last few games are good signs for Cano, Abreu and Giambi
Robinson! How weird that it always seems slump-busting (a bit early, I know) is such a collective issue..
Well, Rocco, that sure emptied them…
Susan Mullen writes a lot about the negativity, the lies distortion and laziness of media coverage when it comes to the Yankees is it any wonder the umps now treat us like the Oakland Radiers
I’m a bit surprised Cano didn’t get to third before Giambi did ;o)
Looks like the batting is coming around… Let’s hope the pitching can hold up now and the Yankees can go on a pretty good run…
torre-ism…
matsui is a career 160 hitter against wakefield. Giambi crushes wakefield…torre bats matsui 3rd and giambi 6th.
I love Joe, but it’s these kinda moves that drive me nuts. Not too big a deal, I know- but simple enough to get right, too.
Now watch, with Wake out Matsui will do something big in the 3 hole
That’s the best swing Cano put on a ball in a month.
Hopefully, staying back, and hitting the ball the other way, which made him a .342 hitter and had him leading the majors in RBI the second half of last season, is beginning to return to his game.
That was the type of clutch hit missing from this offense this season. Big hit, now its time to shut the Sox down.
1 pitch, 1 out. Yeah, let’s take Wang out.
correction… 2 pitches. REALLY take him out!
now bring out for the 7th
Wang is the man
bring Wang i mean
I suck
Nice job by Wang there. He was shaky, but he fought threw a quality six. Now the bullpen just needs to hold… so let’s tack on more runs!
104 pitches through 6 inning… I doubt he’ll be back in.
Who wanted Wang out after five innings!!!!!!
He will come for the seventh inning?
No… Bruney is ready.
I do not like Rivera coming in to the game. If he comes that means the lead is 3 runs or less and he will not be able to keep it, especially the way he fares against Red Sox.
Yeah, not with Torre’s hook. I’m just thankful he let him pitch 6.
Hey guys, big stuff happening in Trenton tonight.
Brett Smith as a no hitter going after 7 innings. Trenton is winning 6-0.
His line for tonight so far: 7 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s.
For the season, if he wins tonight, he will be 4-1 and his ERA is now 1.05.
He is a sinkerball, slider kind of guy. Sort of like Clippard, although he is much bigger (6-5, around 230).
I’ll let you guys know how he does in the 8th.
Abreu has been taking walks today. DAMON has been taking more walks and that is also key and overlooked. Back when the Yankees weren’t having the scoring problems, Abreu AND Damon would really get to the pitcher. This really is key to this offense working. Same with Cano and his double and triple today.
move that guy up to AAA
Cool info SJ44, thanks.
I can’t wait for those kids next year, then Chamberlain and Kennedt and Betances and… damn it’s just too good.
i really enjoyed clippards myspace page… good stuff!! haha..
BBFan get a hold of yourself you may have lost faith in the hammer of God but the rest of us still belive in the man from panama
And I was worried about OUR bullpen. Let’s get something out of this!
Now we’ll see if Bobbie’s really broken out of it.
Smith’s no hitter got broken up on an infield hit with 2 outs in the 8th. He struck out the next guy he faced so he has 10 K’s and a 1 hit shutout after 8.
That Trenton staff is outstanding. Smith, Alan Horne and Jeff Marquez are all quality arms.
its easier to walk when facing a knuckleball.. so i would temper the enthusiam of abreu and damon walking.. but i agree it is good to see abreu doing what he is good at.
i liked ty clips myspace page.. its fun to see these young guys are just kids having a good time, something the yanks could use.
gotta be impressed with wang.. that is the mark of a true ace.. even when you dont have your good stuff, you find a way to give your team a chance to win
It would have been a called strike on Bobby anyway. Nothing you can really do about the groundout…..He had another good AB, almost drawing a walk to add to his others tonight. It’s looking up for Bobby and that’s all I’m concerned with right now and it’s looking better.
yey Wang!
wow… he’s back out for the 7th
Wow… Wang in the 7th. Torre trusts him quite a bit.
wow.. im shocked wang in the 7th at 105 pitches..
not sure how i feel about this..
Another DP ball? Or the hook?
good effort by CMW – and here comes myers, to do what he is supposed to do… let’s see how it pans out.
ok why not intent walk ortiz? I dont like this move… ortiz always comes up big in these situations…..
Hmmmmm…. don’t know why we saw Wang in the 7th. Don’t think that was necessary. However, the bullpen should hold this one regardless.
Now we have to hope Myers can get Ortiz.
I can understand why Torre rolled the dice having Wang start the 7th with a 5 run lead. I wouldn’t have done it but, I can’t fault Torre for trying. Its just tough to trust Myers in this situation.
If they can get out of this only giving up one run, I’ll take it.
Rocco- do you really want to load them for Manny? I think you have to take your chances with your specialist and Ortiz.
That’s ok. Now, they need to get Manny. Myers did his job.
Time for Bruney to come up big here and keep this to a 1 run inning for the Sox.
i guess this is why i’m not a manager…
Sac fly, I’ll take that.
Even though I hate to see inherited runners score, I’ll take a sac fly for Ortiz.
Yanksmitch
yes… i’d rather walk ortiz and hope manny can hit into a DP. Or at least a force out at home…
I’ll bite my tongue now.
Go Yankees.
why not walk manny
they’ve got to stretch out the starters. it was worth it letting wang start the 7th. he got an out. myers got an out. now for bruny to do the same..
Bruney is something.
He should be 8th inning guy.
hey look… a bullpen…
so now the question is:
Farnsworth or Proctor?
Wooooooooooooo!! Bruney is what, 25 years old? He’s already climbing up the ladder of trust. He’ll be in the bullpen here forever and ever.
WOW!!!!!!
bruney should be the no. 1 arm out our bullpen from now on..
YEAH! Bruney comes up big again. He’s been the lone rock in the bullpen.
Good point Randy. Great job by Bruney.
I would love to see another run or two because I don’t trust Farnsworth at all and would love to see them avoid using Mo tonight.
Great job by Bruney to get the final out of that inning, it was a huge out. But I think Manny got himself out on that one, because it was a fastball right down the middle. Well, that’s what happens when you guess, or look for another pitch.
Bruney should stay in for the 8th. I think that’s obvious. NO FARNSY!
you know we wont see bruney though…
it will be proctor or krazy kyle.
“bruney should be the no. 1 arm out our bullpen from now on..”
Do not say that to James. Believe in the hammer of the god!!!!
tough call on bruney in the 8th…
if he doesnt pitch he can pitch tomorrow, which i would like but i dont want to see farnsy or viscaino.. so i dont know..
maybe villone??? hahah
can we please trade farns and viz for a backup catcher and utility infielder, bring up Britton and make Bruney the 8th inning guy
If Bruney continues dealing, I think Torre would be blind not to see that he has setup man written all over him.
yup I’m the only won who believes in mo
Peter:
I think you dislike Farnsworth more than Torre does.
17 million is ridiculous. What a waste. Why don’t they use Farnsy ealier in games, in safer situations, hopefully let him get his confidence back so we can get some return. Who would want to trade for him with that contract??
Come on Bruney…. run the ball to the bag! It’s Mirabelli!
Why wasnt miribelli called out? he was not inside the running lane.
Minky would have made the highlight reel if he’d caught that. I love his glove at first.
PROCTOR! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
I alos beleive in Mo, except that he is in a slump and should be used carefully until he regains his form.
We’ll prolly see Farnsworth in the 9th cause Mo threw so many last night eh?
This is an amazingly stupid move by Torre. Proctor throws two innings yesterday, Bruney is throwing well and we get Proctor. Torre needs to be fired.
Proctor’s got a 3 ERA and oppenents are hitting like .205 against him. Not too bad Realist.
Whoops, he pegged the nine man. I take it all back, you were right.
He has no choice. He has to use Proctor here.
Its what happens when your 8th inning guy has an ERA over 5 for his two years as a Yankee. You have no confidence in him and have to extend everybody.
Not the way to go but, that’s what happens when you don’t take care of business.
Great, another HBP to Cora. Just a killer.
Two outs, nobody on, you CAN’T walk Coco Crisp and you CAN’T let Mirabelli reach base.
This team, from the starters on down, do a HORRIBLE job at pitching to the bottom of orders. The bullpen worse than the starters but, its a real weakness with this team.
Now, its sweatout city again.
Seriously David. Does Proctor need to pitch in EVERY game or something?
Why is he taking Bruney out???!!! A bad throw and he takes him out immediately….It is not like he gave up a homerun. Proctor has been absolutely pathetic against Boston. I dont know why he hates Bruney. Cora moves into the pitch to get hit by it..and he is allowed to go to 1st..Makes sense..Another Clueless move…Making a pitching change for no reason.
the yankees manager is an idiot
James, I believe in Mo too, but it is a fact that the Sox have had more success against him than other teams, partly because of the fact they’ve had more opportunities to have a good look at him than other teams. I’d rather not (if possible of course) give them an extra look today, keeping in mind the 2 next games. That’s all.
Well, Mr. Torre here he goes again.
Why does he remove Bruney and bring Proctor who threw two innings yesterday?
uh oh. i wouldn’t take bruney out now. procter threw 27 pitches yesterday. why is he in there with his record against the red sox? the red sox are in his head. the yankees need to get lucky now
SJ, I disagree completely. No reason whatsoever to use Proctor. Bruney is picthing well, obviously not tired. Farnsworth is in the pen too. Bringing in a tired Proctor is not necessary, just a bad habit.
Wow, that was close… thank god.
lucky.
the yankees dodged the proverbial bullet. i don’t usually second guess torre,but that was brain dead.
It’s gonna be Farnsy in the 9th. How about a 1-2-3??
For the record, I think it’s easier to read if the updates go under the pre game chatter.
So we have to scroll down a little…..Still, it keeps things neater and in order.
I hate reading going up…
Now Ortiz and Manny will come up in the 9th….when they never should of and should of been left in the dugout. Hopefully Mo will have location today.
Ok, we survived that little circus…
Bruney should have been left in. He was dominating then and gave up a walk and an error. He should be the 8th inning guy. Torre is lucky Cano bailed him out. He may be the worst game manager in baseball.
i’m sorry but why isnt anyone mentioning that Mirabelli ran outside the baseline and should have been called out… that’s what forced the wide throw and the error.
Proctor to the 5th/6th role and Bruney to 7th/8th role as I see it. Proctor’s ERA is irrelevant when he always gives up the big hit and needs to work on his control.
Joe’s move makes total sense. Bruney tends to lose focus and start overthrowing, and the walk to crisp showed that it was starting. When another batter reached Torre couldn’t allow another lapse in concentration.
He made the right move. Bruney isn’t a two inning guy.
He lost the plate with Lugo, made a bad throw with Mirabelli and wasn’t hitting his spots. It was the right move.
Unfortunately, if they had an 8th inning guy they trusted, THAT would be the guy to get the ball.
Since Torre doesn’t trust Farnsworth in these situations, he has two options…..Proctor or Mo.
The real issue is Farnsworth. If you don’t trust the guy in these situations, then get rid of him because its like pitching a guy short every night.
More runs would be nice because the 9th is going to be hairy.
Its tough to always need 5-6 pitchers to pitch 9 innings every night. That ultimately catches up with you.
Man lots of panicky people out there tonight. Guess it’s justified playing against the greatest baseball team ever assembled in the history of mankind. Note the sarcasm.
Three more outs, guess they go to Mo, hopefully he has it tonight.
But isn’t it easier just to hit the home key occasionnally to check if Pete’s got any new news up there? Otherwise you have to weed through the old stuff.
Anything think Proctor hit Cora on purpose for trying to pick a fight with Mientkiewicz?
Look who’s still working in the bullpen!
SJ, Bruney faced one batter in the 7th, how was that a 2-inning situation?
now there hitting Jeter again. Man these f’ing Sux is a bunch of crying babies.
The Yankees need 3 more outs. Sadly, this game is far from over.
why is Farny warming up? That’s shall I say, less than ideal.
God I am so sick of them hitting Jeter. And I hate this JC Romero, just the look on his stupid face. Those long girly eyelashes.. I wish someone would smash the ball right back up the middle into his teeth.
Why is Farnsworthless warming up and not Mo? A 4 run lead is like a 1 run lead with him pitching especially the 9th inning….
Today is 24th game for Proctor, that is more than 50% of the games yankees played and he was suspended for four games.
Go figure Joe’s lunacy. He is killing Proctor.
sj44-
is he a 4 out guy? i think so.
Beckett is littering the field with sunflower seeds! Toss him security!
Mo threw 25 pitches last night, and we have a FOUR run lead, as in NOT a save situation. How can Torre not use his 17 million dollar setup man, no matter how off he’s been?
farsworth 1 – 2 – 3
i’m calling it now
Technically it is not a save situation, but you know Mo will be warming up soon and probalby have to get in the game.
Kyle will pitch 9th.
With four run lead it is OK.
After two outs if there is no one on bases, he should hit the hitter and send a message to Sox they can not hit Yankee batters and get away with it.
Anyone who excuses that move by Torre is an apologist. Bruney can get get 4 outs. Earlier this year, he got 6 outs on plenty of occasions.
where’s the pepto, and the rolaids, and the……
Is Mo hurt? Why else would this loser be pitching the 9th inning???!!
After Farns walks the lead off man, we’ll see Mo warming up for sure.
proctor should be done for the next two games now..
farns and vis are useless.. its going to be tough next two games..
if mo pitches today.. then he is done for the rest of the series too..
I don’t care if it was intentional or not, I am so sick of Jeter getting plunked by that team
Someone has to hit the floor
maybe farnsy will show some some guts and deposit one in ortiz’ gut…
What is not a save situation will be in about 30 seconds.
Captain, Did you not watch last night’s game? 25 pitches and Mo gave up a homer. You really want to run him out there instead of Farns in this situation?
Joe is actually managing right, the way he should against any team with non Crimson socks. Most teams don’t bring in the closer in non save situations. Heck if Farny gets through easy Mo is good for tomorrow and Wed.
hahah.. farnsy is in..
why is it so difficult to get 3 outs .. it shouldnt be this tough
mo pitched like 26 pitches yesterday trying to get some work in
Add Farnsworth to the list of yankee players that Peter has an irrational hatred for..
Rocco, if Farns can get the meat of the lineup 1,2,3 you will have quite the prediction.
There’s 1.
sorry pete, looks like you struck out on joe trusting farnz… here he comes now.
9th inning too… so i guess he isn’t that much out of joe’s favor.
i still think farnz should be traded, i think if you keep bruney as a 3 out guy he could dominate as a setup guy.
I cant stand Farnsworth. Quite honestly I dont know if the Yankees can stand him either. He makes a load of money and walks half the world. I could see him out of here before July 31, especially with his Clemens comments
Irrational hatred? A-Rod is irrational hatred. But Farnsworth stinks and everyone knows it and says it every time he plays! Peter got this vendetta right.
I don’t know about irrational. Peter is trying to read the Tea leaves, but to be honest Torre has pretty much always shown faith in Farny, not in back to back nights, but in general.
I like brining in Farns here, but not the Proctor move. Jeff’s right, you’d like to save mo for the next two games, which could be closer than 4 runs. However, I think the leash is short… there’s the walk, just a batter late.
i wish farnsworth would try to take some time not throwing 99 mph and spent more time working on his control.
eh i was wrong… would a DP here count as 1 – 2 – 3?
Ball 4. He does it AGAIN. If youre gonna put him on, Hit him in the head
Farny got squeezed on the ball four to Ortiz.
Two more games in the season eh Pete? Too bad, things were just starting to look good.
holy #$%^#$%!!!!!
i say hir Drew here… he’s about as fragile as Pavano…
This guy is so bad. I cant take him. I think he might be on some PE drugs. He definitely has the build of a steroid user
Nice job Yankees. Congrats to the faithful. And then it was 9.5 games.
watching on gameday right now.. were both these outs by farnsy on the warning track???
if so .. he needs to be traded tomorrow
1978!!!!!
Folks, this is the beginning of the resurrection of the Yankees.
Go Yankess!
Yankees win! Great game. Well pitched by Wang, who muscled through all the way. Plus, it looks like the offense is starting to bust through. A-Rod is hot again, Giambi finally hit one, and Cano and Bobbie may be breaking out of there slumps. I know we’re still be 9.5, but watch out Boston– we’re starting to look like the Yankees again.
i like tomorrow’s matchup. 1 game at a time. Win tomorrow and keep rolling.
The deficit is down to single digits!!!
That shows how much Torre doesnt want Boston to face Mo another time, when it isnt necessary.
Rocco- Saying anything is as fragile as Pavano is a stretch. I could throw a vase in the air and it would fair better than Pavano
Yes!! Ballgame over! And it looks like some of the slumps came to an end, the bullpen (even crazy kyle) held up good, it seems a nice day all around…
Off to bed soon then, it’s 4.30 am now
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YanksVIP, they were long flies, but not warning track stuff. Farnsy got the job done against the meat of the lineup. Not bad.
capt541…Mo pitched last night and its a non save situation.
YankeeVIP: Farnsworthless needed to be traded yesterday or months ago but we’re stuck with him until July.
This was a great game. Wang showed he is a real ace and the offense played exciting baseball. The Yankees really tried to make things happen today, and got rewarded.
@ Wouter
Are you Dutch too?
Dutch name, 4:30 am..
Captain541- It doesnt say that, it says MAriano threw 27 pitches last night and if you dont need him, you dont use him
If Farnsworth can’t hold a 4 run lead, and give Mo a night off, he can’t be on the team. Its that simple.
Torre played it right tonight. Unfortunately, he has a bunch of guys in the bullpen that walk too many people. Its a big weakness with this team.
They lead the league in walks out of the bullpen and that’s what holds this bullpen back from being as good as it can be.
A very solid win tonight. Now, they have to try and win this series tomorrow night.
Its time we stop hearing excuses from Moose. Step up, shut up and pitch a gem.
The Yankees have lost their last 3 series. If they are going to turn this around, winning series is paramount.
Winning tomorrow night accomplishes that.
When you have played like crap for 5 weeks, which this team has done this year, you take baby steps. Tonight was a step in the right direction.
“I think this makes sense, actually. Mo threw 27 pitches last night and you have two more games in this season”
That’s it?!!!
Short season, I guess.
asburyboss,
I know but all they talk about and it has been obvious that Mo has zero location because he never ever pitches. You would think they would want to get him out there again, but I guess he would of if they were facing a different team.
it was a real nice night without those annoying red sox trolls. amazing how a win gets rid of them. big win. that’s two in a row. now to go for three tomorrow.
Respectfully, Pete, you don’t use your setup man with a 4 run lead in the 8th–you use your third or 4th best reliever–anyway, the big problem was not the Proctor appearance, it was pulling Bruney, who was throwing well, in the first place-
Yankee VIP
no aside from the walk Farnsworth was ok
@Corsari
Belgian, studying and living in Maastricht.
The only thing that really helps the Yanks is a sweep. So they are 1/3 of the way there.
Kudos to Girardi for his criticisms. Hopefully, he’ll be the next manager instead of the bland Mattingly.
Peter,
Can you post the boxscore after the games, so I can make this my one stop location for all my Yankee needs.
you know, despite the second guessing of Torre’s use of the bullpen tonight (really first guessing because the questions were as he made the move, not in hindsight), you have to admit, each reliever he called did the job. If Torre gets killed whenever his moves don’t work out, he deserves credit tonight for calling the right names and getting Mo a night off. Good job Joe, I’m glad Steinbrenner has a slow trigger finger.
@Wouter
Ah, half right then. Good try heh
Good night
no sox trolls because were buried, but does anyone else hear digging
Still, Joe should have let Bruney complete 8th and not use Proctor, so that he would have been fresh for tomorrow. Now he is not available tomorrow. Kyle can not pitch two days in a row and there is a chance we may have to see Vizcaino tomorrow. I hope it does not come to it.
Couple hits.
- Anyone want to make the case that sending Cano to the minors makes sense in any universe including Backwards Land?
- Damon may be a shell of his former self to some, but he ran the bases pretty well tonight.
- So Giambi goes on the record as one of the few honest voices in the entire sport regarding steroids and the reaction is….?
Agree BBFan. If it was Pettite tomorrow it might be different as I could see him going 7 IP. Mussina is going to have to have a monster game to go past 6 IP, IMO.
pete…I’m guessing mo was unavaialable, buit obviously that wasn’t told to the reporters since your comment ripping Farns really only meant he was pitching the 9th.
btw, I too was wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong wrong wrong- I’d trade Farns for Leiber and Conte
Corsari,
where are you from then? And how did you end up here?
(No offense Pete ;o))
Next ESPN analyst or Red Sox fan that calls Wakefield a yankee killer needs to offed
His numbers vs the Yanks over the past few years are atrocious
Of course Torre was saving Farnsworth for the 9th inning. The problem Torre had today was bringing in Proctor. He really needed the full day off and Torre failed to give him that.
“I could throw a vase in the air and it would fair better than Pavano”
lmao… good line.
thank you Emobacca…I thought I was the only one on the planet that thought that…actually since Aaron Boone rear-ended him they’re awful
Please stop putting your words into Wang’s mouth, Mr. Abraham. You may have your reasons to do so, but don’t treat fans as fools. We’d rather you keep silent when you cannot speak the truth.
“Yeah jamesjk, I remember talking to someone about this a couple weeks ago – I think it was Chris NY. I made the comment that Abreu looked like he was doing the peepee dance up at the plate and we agreed that he looked really anxious. Thing is, he either looks like that or he looks lethargic. No comfort zone in between the two. But I agree with you about his right footwork as well.”
I am glad you see that too. You said it much better than I possibly could.
Abreu repeated himself vs Romero. Someone should bring this to hitting coach’s attention. Get it fixed please.
“Please stop putting your words into Wang’s mouth, Mr. Abraham………”
The game is over. Here come the cuckoo birds. Good night all… third win in a row tomorrow night.
Good point SJ44. Not the Mussina didn’t have a point when he called out Pavano but someone ought to call his whiney ass out. All his does is bitch and make excuses about having an extra 18 hrs of rest. You wanna be a big mouth? Then earn it.
The lineup is fine.
There are problems in EVERY lineup in baseball.
Ours has the fewest problems, regarding potential to score and ability of the players. We were in a funk that we appear to be out of now. Let’s sit back and enjoy the battering of Sox, Blue Jays, and Angels’ pitching.
Damon? One of the best leadoffs in baseball, even with the injury. He’ll pick up.
Giambi? If he gives us 30hr and 90rbi half injured, im content. Where are we going to find better reasonably? We wont.
Abreu? Its obvious he’ll come around. His career shows that. He seems to be walking more and more lately.
Cano? #3 in the batting race wasnt a fluke. Didn’t our own godly Derek Jeter get into a funk early on once pitchers figured him out? Cano needs to work with Long or Mattingly on his swing and he’ll be back to his old self, maybe even pulling the ball a bit more.
Mientkiewicz is our weak link, but he’s doing well lately. It’s not like he can’t hit. He’ll even out around .265 and I’m content with that. 13-16 HR and 65-75 RBI from our #9. Thats better than most teams could ask for.
“Its time we stop hearing excuses from Moose. Step up, shut up and pitch a gem.”
I totally agree….the only problem is i dont think Mr. Almost can do it If he pitches like garbage i would have no problem with the yankee clippard.
there were many more than 3 fights, there were 3 in my section alone.
I really don’t like Moose. I like his pitching and think he is a smart pitcher, like Pedro. I just hate his little holier than thou attitude. His whole creature of habit crap.
You aren’t the boss. You do as you are told. This isn’t some volunteer job. You are a hired employee working on a team. It isn’t the New York Mussinas’ It’s the New York Yankees. You have to pitch in 6 days rather than 5… DEAL WITH IT!!
It isn’t a physical issue. It’s a arrogant bratty mental one.
You can pitch the same with 5 days rest as you can with 6.
So go, throw your moose knuckle and STFU.
AND against the Red Sox, I wouldn’t use Mo at all. They have his number and will hit well off of him. Just as the Yankees figured out Wakefield, the Red Sox figured out Mo.
Wakefield was once the Yankees Killer. Now he is a guaranteed win for the Yankees.
Save Mo for the Angels. Use Bruney, Proctor, Farnsi, DeSalvo against the Red Sox. Send Viz back to the Diamondbacks and demand a refund for broken goods.
Finally, a couple of fun nights in a row. It was only a matter of time before we put at least back to back nights of good baseball together. Hopefully it continues and we can crawl our way back into contention. Go Moose tomorrow night. Hopefully the bats stay warm and we light Tavarez up. Anyway, Peter I like posting your updates on top. Keep up the great work.
“Why wasnt miribelli called out? he was not inside the running lane.”
wondered the same thing last night. that throw would have been on point if mirabelli ran the right way
didn’t cano get called out for that in the playoffs once?
i have no problem with bruney getting pulled (sure, it’s easy for me to write this now. i kinda anticipated the JOE MUST GO posts when it happened last nigth though). may be able to get more use from him tonight or tomorrow. why burn the guy even more?
“Beckett is littering the field with sunflower seeds! Toss him security!”
lolololololol
* “randy l
sunny615-
mussina was one of the ones who opted out of marty miller’s training. he still is in lousy shape though. he looks weak. 86 isn’t going to cut it.� *
True, but if I recall correctly, Marty had a lot of the equipment removed including some of the back exercise machines (that affected Pettitte), and large rubber bands they used for stretching, so even if Moose did opt out, his routine must have been affect if only a little. And Mooses weakness currently I believe to be attributed to his body assuming it’s April – as he came of the DL about 2 weeks ago and hasn’t pitched in consecutive games longer than a few weeks.
* “randy l
sunny615-
mussina was one of the ones who opted out of marty miller’s training. he still is in lousy shape though. he looks weak. 86 isn’t going to cut it.�
True, but if I recall correctly, Marty had a lot of the equipment removed including some of the back exercise machines (that affected Pettitte), and large rubber bands they used for stretching, so even if Moose did opt out, his routine must have been affect if only a little. And Mooses weakness currently I believe to be attributed to his body assuming it’s April – as he came of the DL about 2 weeks ago and hasn’t pitched in consecutive games longer than a few weeks.
# “randy l: sunny615-
mussina was one of the ones who opted out of marty miller’s training. he still is in lousy shape though. he looks weak. 86 isn’t going to cut it.� #
True, but if I recall correctly, Marty had a lot of the equipment removed including some of the back exercise machines (that affected Pettitte), and large rubber bands they used for stretching, so even if Moose did opt out, his routine must have been affect if only a little. And Mooses weakness currently I believe to be attributed to his body assuming it’s April – as he came of the DL about 2 weeks ago and hasn’t pitched in consecutive games longer than a few weeks.