Comments on: Wrapping it up from the Jake http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/ A New York Yankees blog by Chad Jennings and the staff of The Journal News Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:24:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: MGW http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102631 MGW Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:19:38 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102631 Remember, Karstens is on slate for Tuesday's game. Also [NLT Tuesday] the Padres either complete the deal for Iggy or do not. Here's the rub: if Igawa does indeed go to San Diego, that frees up a spot on the 40-man roster, and Kennedy becomes a possibility for the start on Tuesday. Of course, the club is not going to freely discuss this because the secret negotiations between NYY and SD are just that, secret. So, stay tuned.... :-) Remember, Karstens is on slate for Tuesday’s game. Also [NLT Tuesday] the Padres either complete the deal for Iggy or do not. Here’s the rub: if Igawa does indeed go to San Diego, that frees up a spot on the 40-man roster, and Kennedy becomes a possibility for the start on Tuesday.
Of course, the club is not going to freely discuss this because the secret negotiations between NYY and SD are just that, secret. So, stay tuned…. :-)

]]> By: YankFan07 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102559 YankFan07 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:11:23 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102559 Why's everyone counting out Karstens on Tuesday? He did a very good job last season and in spring training. I understand he hasn't been great in relief this year (I've been watching), but maybe he's just suited to starting and not relieving. I expect 5.2 innings and 3 runs out of Karstens. Considering Chamberlain probably won't pitch tommorow (Wang will go deep) We'll get 2 innings from Chambleralin, 1 from the Viz and maybe one from Mo. Basic Point? Karstens as a starter won't be near as much a mis-match as a lot of people think. Why’s everyone counting out Karstens on Tuesday? He did a very good job last season and in spring training. I understand he hasn’t been great in relief this year (I’ve been watching), but maybe he’s just suited to starting and not relieving. I expect 5.2 innings and 3 runs out of Karstens. Considering Chamberlain probably won’t pitch tommorow (Wang will go deep) We’ll get 2 innings from Chambleralin, 1 from the Viz and maybe one from Mo.
Basic Point? Karstens as a starter won’t be near as much a mis-match as a lot of people think.

]]> By: Rick http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102558 Rick Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:00:31 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102558 Rebecca, Good point. Melky ninth gives the team four straight guys who can steal a base -- five if you count A-Rod. Rebecca,

Good point. Melky ninth gives the team four straight guys who can steal a base — five if you count A-Rod.

]]> By: Rebecca http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102557 Rebecca Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:56:14 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102557 I like batting Cabrera ninth because it's a bit like having two lead-off hitters... I like batting Cabrera ninth because it’s a bit like having two lead-off hitters…

]]> By: Rick http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102556 Rick Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:52:03 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102556 Rick Yankee fans are the most knowledgeable in baseball. I agree with Bob ... Giambi has to start at first. Phillips is a good stop-gap player, but he's certainly overexposed at this point. Let Phillips come in late defensively -- play him the last three innings if you have to butlet Giambi bat the first six. I wholeheartedly agree with the response yesterday that Phillips' defense is not good enough to overshadow his bat (note the double-clutch today). I guarantee his average will slip into the .270s if he's kept in the lineup. Torre unnerves me sometimes with his blind loyalty to guys like this. Also, the team is better with Melky batting ninth. He seems to be more relaxed in that spot and he sets the table well for the top of the order. (Flamin') Damon -- he of the lazy, drop the bat head swing -- has been horrible, but I think he's the best guy for the leadoff role. I do agree, however, the Giambi must be removed late in the game. (Remember how badly the Angels ate him up on bunts two postseasons ago?). Rick

Yankee fans are the most knowledgeable in baseball. I agree with Bob … Giambi has to start at first. Phillips is a good stop-gap player, but he’s certainly overexposed at this point. Let Phillips come in late defensively — play him the last three innings if you have to butlet Giambi bat the first six. I wholeheartedly agree with the response yesterday that Phillips’ defense is not good enough to overshadow his bat (note the double-clutch today). I guarantee his average will slip into the .270s if he’s kept in the lineup. Torre unnerves me sometimes with his blind loyalty to guys like this. Also, the team is better with Melky batting ninth. He seems to be more relaxed in that spot and he sets the table well for the top of the order. (Flamin’) Damon — he of the lazy, drop the bat head swing — has been horrible, but I think he’s the best guy for the leadoff role. I do agree, however, the Giambi must be removed late in the game. (Remember how badly the Angels ate him up on bunts two postseasons ago?).

]]> By: Jonathon http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102555 Jonathon Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:51:30 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102555 My favorite Marky Mark movie... 'Fear' with Reese Witherspoon and Alyssa Milano. My favorite Marky Mark movie… ‘Fear’ with Reese Witherspoon and Alyssa Milano.

]]> By: Marc http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102554 Marc Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:46:04 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102554 Mark Wahlberg is a Red Sux fan? Damn! I really liked his movies,,, Mark Wahlberg is a Red Sux fan? Damn! I really liked his movies,,,

]]> By: dontfirecash http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102553 dontfirecash Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:45:19 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102553 Mel, I gotta say the Giambino is looking pretty svelte. Mel,
I gotta say the Giambino is looking pretty svelte.

]]> By: mel http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102551 mel Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:40:03 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102551 dontfirecash, You're right about not fixing it, but maybe Andy's been playing too much or has been leveling off. As for injury risk did you see any photos of Giambi lately? Check out his picture in this article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/13/sports/baseball/13yankees.html?ref=baseball He's lost at least 50% of his gut! (I want some of whatever he's on, lol) And he went from 1st to 3rd on a single! dontfirecash,

You’re right about not fixing it, but maybe Andy’s been playing too much or has been leveling off. As for injury risk did you see any photos of Giambi lately? Check out
his picture in this article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08.....f=baseball

He’s lost at least 50% of his gut! (I want some of whatever he’s on, lol) And he went from 1st to 3rd on a single!

]]> By: PAT M..... http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/comment-page-3/#comment-102550 PAT M..... Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:39:49 +0000 http://yankees.lhblogs.com/2007/08/12/wrapping-it-up-from-the-jake/#comment-102550 What did Tony Soprano call Boston,,,,Scranton with clams..... What did Tony Soprano call Boston,,,,Scranton with clams…..

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