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There’s a new kid in town

Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Aug 30, 2007 Print This Post Print This Post | Email This Post Email This Post

ian.jpgIn other news, guess who’s on the mound at Yankee Stadium getting used to it for his start on Saturday?

Yes, it’s Ian Kennedy, who’s with Scranton pitching coach Dave Eiland.

Smart move by the Yankees to give the kid a chance to see the Stadium and get acclimated a bit.

 
 

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28 Responses to “There’s a new kid in town”

  1. crawdaddy August 30th, 2007 at 6:34 pm

    Good luck to Ian and the Yankees on Saturday.

  2. Negativity Rules August 30th, 2007 at 6:41 pm

    who’s the dude catching? Get the complete story, Pete.

  3. Rebecca August 30th, 2007 at 6:43 pm

    Much excited for Saturday’s game!

  4. Peter Abraham August 30th, 2007 at 6:44 pm

    Roman Rodriguez, one of the bullpen catchers. Not Jorge.

  5. Master Shake August 30th, 2007 at 6:45 pm

    Good luck Ian. Too bad most of us will not get to see your debut thanks to Fox & Asshat Selig.

  6. Negativity Rules August 30th, 2007 at 6:46 pm

    As far as we know, the Yanks survived this series with the Sox without the use of stretchers and body bags. Considering what happended the matsui, doug miengdgcgic, Karstens in the past, that’s as good news as any.

  7. Stef August 30th, 2007 at 6:47 pm

    Your faithful readers want more, more, more on Ian and all the inside scoop!! It’s vicariously exciting to watch someone make the big leap onto the biggest stage in the world.

    What’s he like? What are his first reactions to everything? Did he meet any of the players this afternoon? Was he in the clubhouse with them? Did you happen to see Joba with his best friend today?

  8. Negativity Rules August 30th, 2007 at 6:47 pm

    Thanks, Pete. Jorge could use the break.

  9. Dan August 30th, 2007 at 6:48 pm

    Pete – do you know if he is allowed in the dugout and/or clubhouse pre-game or during the game?

  10. nate c. August 30th, 2007 at 6:58 pm

    i’m really down on kennedy after reading that scouting report this morning. at this point i just want him to survive and not pull a chase wright on us – a la 4 lazers to his confidence after a few good innings.

    i guess it is a good alternative to moose…

  11. Go NYR August 30th, 2007 at 6:59 pm

    On Joba- If he did that intentionally, good for him. There was no warning at the time and he should not have been kicked out. There is no bigger baby than Youkilis. He is always screaming and cryin about somethin. He’s a whiner. Whether it was intentional or not, its part of the gmae and if Youkilis doesnt like it, he should quit. The fact that there was no warning, Youkilis did not get hit and Joba git kicked out is ridiculous.

  12. frits August 30th, 2007 at 7:02 pm

    dan – he’s not allowed in the clubhouse at all because he is not on the 40 man roster. i believe this was mentioned in an earlier post today.

  13. mel August 30th, 2007 at 7:04 pm

    Go NYR,

    Kevin wasn’t crying, I think he was in shock. lol.

    From what I read here, Beckett had some choice words that no wet-behind-the-ears, 21 year-old rookie phenom pitcher should ever have to hear.

  14. Rocco August 30th, 2007 at 7:08 pm

    I’ll be there!!!!

  15. Master Shake August 30th, 2007 at 7:09 pm

    @ nate c, stop worrying. Ian is no Chase Wright.

  16. Jeremy August 30th, 2007 at 7:27 pm

    I’d be happy if Kennedy’s debut matched Chase Wright’s (5 IP, 3 ER, 10-3 win against Cleveland).

  17. Big Johnson August 30th, 2007 at 7:45 pm

    “i guess it is a good alternative to moose…”

    Its an alternative, thats it. Clippard, Desalvo, Karstens, the list goes on. Kennedy pitching is nothing more than a crapshoot. Cant really argue heavily against it, but to fully expect resounding success is completely unreasonable. Not even one minor league starter callup, of which there are numerous this year, has worked out well…yet.

    This move gives Moose more rest and a chance to win the lottery in a playoff run. Thats it.

    BJ

  18. Mike August 30th, 2007 at 8:22 pm

    To compare Ian to Desalvo/Karstens/Rasner/Wright is plain laughable. Go look at his stats as he pitched at every level this year.

    146.1ip 91h 31er 6hr 50bb 163k .182baa. The only thing that could raise a flag is a .88 go/ao.

  19. Matty August 30th, 2007 at 8:34 pm

    There’s a new kid in town

    I don’t wanna hear it.

  20. MGW August 30th, 2007 at 8:40 pm

    Nice one, Matty [Eagles] :-)

  21. Brett August 30th, 2007 at 9:19 pm

    pete, what was that……taken with a camera phone???? j/k buddy

  22. Brandon August 30th, 2007 at 11:09 pm

    Kennedy is not Chase Wright lets just get that out the way , he is waaaay better than Chase. GOOD LUCK IAN !! I hope you gain the MISTERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR KENNEDY nickname :D

  23. Josh August 31st, 2007 at 7:08 am

    Alright, Karsten/Desalvo/Wright/Igawa are on a different level than Rasner. Rasner was actually pitching well before the injury and he could be fighting for the final spot in the rotation next year. At the least, he is a better long reliever than sean henn and probably Britton.

  24. Shdw August 31st, 2007 at 8:35 am

    He better not be a Chase. I watched Chase Wright pitch last night Vs. the Sea Dogs (Boston’s AA) and he gave up 5 runs off of 4 hits in the 3rd inning. It was painful to watch.

  25. Jason O. August 31st, 2007 at 10:28 am

    hopefully, with this “New Kid in Town,” people do not “start walking,” if you know what I mean.

  26. pounder August 31st, 2007 at 12:05 pm

    With a name like Kennedy and in the largest Irish city in the world,if he is a success,look out Jeter,your glamour days are over.

  27. Hughes Your Daddy? August 31st, 2007 at 12:32 pm

    I hope that debachle in Boston wasn’t the last we see of Chase Wright. I hope it didn’t mar his confidence too bad.

    I hope to see him back up here after he gets his stuff together at some point in the future.

  28. Shdw August 31st, 2007 at 12:48 pm

    Well I hope we don’t see him again until he can hold down the AA teams at least. He’s a joke right now.

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