Game 3: Blue Jays at Yankees
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YANKEES
Johnny Damon DH
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jason Giambi 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Hideki Matsui LF
Jose Molina C
Melky Cabrera CF
Phil Hughes RHP
Notes: Thanks to Sam Borden for texting this to me from the clubhouse. … Matsui will make his 2008 debut in left field as Damon gets a day as the DH. … Posada (stiff right shoulder) remains out. … This is the 2008 debut for Phil Franchise, the noted right-hander and blogger. Hopefully he gets off to a good start and disposes of all the Johan Santana talk.
UPDATE, 5:16 p.m.: Sam just called with a few updates. Matsui is playing left because that’s where he’ll have to play once Melky is suspended. The hearing is supposed to be sometime early next week, perhaps Monday. Why MLB has taken so long to deal with this is a mystery. … Posada is expected to play tomorrow, probably as the DH. … Girardi talked about the importance of having a quality backup in Molina. … The manager also said he thinks the bad blood with the Rays is over and that the weekend should be peaceful. Speaking of which, did you know that Eliot Johnson made that team? Interesting.
UPDATE, 5:24 p.m.: Further word from Sam is that McGowan is pitching despite his flu-like symptoms of a day ago.
UPDATE, 8:13 p.m.: I’m listening to the game at home while doing some work and just heard Suzyn Waldman give a lengthy defense of Joba Chamberlain and criticize those reporters who asked Frank Thomas about the fist-pumping reliever on Wednesday.
Then she said that “nobody reported” that Joba had a poster of Thomas in his room when he was growing up.
Well, it was reported on this blog yesterday
and in The Journal News today.
The New York Times had it, too. Now that I check, so did the Star-Ledger.
UPDATE, 8:46 p.m.: Nice job by Phil Hughes tonight. He’s given up three hits. One was in the infield and the other was a pop-up double that landed in no-man’s land. Yet he’s down 2-0 as the Yankees struggle again offensively.
Hughes so far: 6 3 2 2 1 4. The only real mistake he made was walking Marco Scutaro with two outs in the fifth inning. Hopefully the Yankees can get him off the hook.
UPDATE, 9:01 p.m.: The Yankees scratched for two runs and tied it up. Be interesting to see whether Girardi leaves Hughes in to face 6-7-8. They’re 0 for 5 against him tonight. This could be where the innings limits have an impact on the game.
UPDATE, 9:03 p.m.: Hughes is out and it’s Billy Traber against the lefty Overbay. Nice outing for Hughes.
UPDATE, 9:36 p.m.: 2nd and 3rd, one out with Abreu and A-Rod up. You have to take the lead now. When’s the last time the Yankees had two bunts in a row?
UPDATE, 9:47 p.m.: First and second, no outs. The Yankees played for one run with the second bunt and that’s what they got. Now we’ll see if Mariano can make it stand up.
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It sucks that I am working, I am going to miss Phil’s 08 debut tonight… Enjoy your days off Pete.
wow the lineup so early! that’s great, Thanks Pete, I love your blog.
They will need more then 6 runs to win this game
“wow the lineup so early! ”
seriously. i already had my coat halfway on, ready to go home, then realized it wasn’t even 4 PM….
Hopefully our bats get it going tonight.
I hoped Posada would be back but I guess playng it safe is the right way to go so early in the season.
Do we know yet if McGowan is on for tonight??
I wish that Shelley had served his supension these first 3 games. The Yanks are facing 3 right handers nd it wasn’t likely that he’d be in the lineup. Of course, that’s easy for me to say. I’m sure Shelley feels he was unished too harshly and wants his day in court.
gayle,
McGowan may not pitch?
What’s the weather going to be like for the game from any of the New Yorkers out there?
Thanks for the line-up. One if Cashman’s key moves last year was picking up Molina. As least now when Posada is out we have a very capable catcher offensively and defensively.
Drive:
McGowan has been reported to have the flu and may not make the start tonight.
McGowan was sick yesterday…
I would have thought that Shelley would get into a game soon, just to avoid rust. Show’s what I know.
Right now its overcast in midtown, but im not sure if rain is in the forecast. IMHO, Cano, Giambi and Matsui have to start having better ab’s. I will even take a few fly outs to right from Matsui tonight.
Drive–
You better hope he does for your fantasty team lol. You already lost 2 players today due to injury a 3rd may secure my win lol.
Dustin McGowan will take the ball today.
http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/news_story/?ID=233423&hubname=
OT: First person to use the words “Detroit” and “chemistry” in the same sentence gets a cookie.
Yesssss!!!
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist.
The chemistry department at the Detroit Institute of Higher Learning received a grant from The Bill Bixby foundation. Cookie please.
The Detroit Tigers are a chemistry experiment gone horribly wrong.
I like white choc./macadamia nut…thanks.
gayle,
VERY funny! lol
I tried a different tact from the other fantasy league I’m in. I went for offense with my first picks. I’m learning to regret it lol
It’s turned overcast, but according to good ol’ accuweather.com it seems rain won’t come until after after midnight. It’s sure gonna be cold though! Good thing I brought something warm to wear to the game tonight.
Gotta say I’m excited to see Phil tonight, and hope he’s sharp. It’d be nice to see the Yankee bats wake up just a bit more….
Hmmm, wonder how Jorge’s shoulder is actually feeling….
sometimes i listen to Detroit Rock City while i play with my chemistry set.
Gitmo,
You get a stale oatmeal cookie.
Im hoping Mcgowen pitches today and not some no namer. As our recent history sugests. Rookies and first timers give us fits. So bring on Dustin!!
Yesssss!!!
Sorry, I just couldn’t resist.
NOOOO!!!
Drive when I realized that you get more points for a win or save (10) versus if you go 4-4 with singles you only get 4 I realized pitching means more
With potential rainouts Friday and perhaps Saturday, should the Yanks skip IPK in the rotation this time around? They could save some of his innings for later in the season.
The Posada situation is bigger news than anyone seems to think. A balky shoulder for a catcher is very bad, obviously, and the problem usually lingers for a while. This is not good at all.
Is it going to be a rainout tonight? It is coming down in buckets in our nation’s capital.
First!!!
How long before this is played out on Law & Order?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3326985
My leagues have always had a cap on starts per week so thats why pitching gave you more points.
Thanks for the weather updates.
previous
mel,
Damn mel. That was 2 threads ago. Keep up will ya. You dont want Denver. Anyone else but them. Thats why id almost prefer being a 3 or 4 seed. As i think 7 and 8 are going to give the top seeds fits.
Phil had a strong spring and looks ready to go
sad to see that Posada is out again… I don’t like that one bit!
also, i’ll be doing a live blog of the game on my site if anyone wants to join the fun
GO HUGHSIE! I’ve got a good feeling about his season debut; he started to really get focused towards the end of ST.
Not for nothing, but Shelley could have served his suspension by now.
Hideki Balboni…
Good thing we have a serviceable back up catcher in Milona. one of the best moves made in the off season. The Yankees havent had a decent back up catcher since Jorge was Girardi’s back up.
Hugh,
We got Molina mid-season last year. It was a good move signing him though.
Fernando,
Good point. You would think the Yankees knew what the pitching matchups were and would have had him serve already.
About my elbow/tricep injury. I took your advice and went away from scull crushers and did closed bench and dips. Aint working. Ill just do what iv done for years and deal with it. Thanks for the advice anyways.
Somehow, it’s ok that Posada is resting with Molina as his backup. I feel ok.
fatso and fruitloops are STILL talking about Joba’s fist-pump.
With this cold damp weather resting Jorge is the smart way to go we have a lot of game with minimal rest
Fernando
I thought the same thing about Shelley’s suspension.
It also would have eliminated the chance that the Yankeess would have to play with a 23 man squad for a few days if one of the guys served it while one appealed it.
S.o.S.27,
There goes my career in sports medicine.
It was his first opening day. He opened at single A last year. The Blue Jays didn’t care, why should they? Shut it M&MD.
Mike–
if I have learned one thing from listening to those two over the years is once they get a bee in their bonnet about something they will not let it go and no matter what anyone says to try and convince them otherwise they are always right.
Doesnt matter that Frank Thomas and Vernon Wells had no problem with it.Doesnt matter that if they had been paying attention at all last year they would realize that Joba did the same thing not everytime but I certainly saw it a few times.
Pat,
Yeah, I mean even if Shelley gets it knocked down to one game the fact that he could have served all three in these games he’s been benched makes it a moot point.
Andrea what are you talking about? (They?)
i can’t handle M & M anymore just too damn arrogant, now i’m listening to Kaye he’s no bargin better than those 2 idiots.
you’re so right gayle…i don’t even know why i let it bother me.
yankees Ben, Andrea was responding my remark about mike and lapdog
I think just to piss off the media and critics. The next time Joba strikes out a batter to end the inning. He should do a fist pump,scream followed by grabbing his jersey with both hands and pull it out show who he plays for. Hell just beat the bat boy to the bat and do a Clemens(throw it back at the hitter).
After all that is said and done. Make an announcement that your no longer going to do celebrations.
Fernando Alejandro (Respect Jeter’s Gangster)
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
S.o.S.27,
There goes my career in sports medicine.
Dont give up quite yet. Start recommending b-12. I heard it helps cure everything.
SoS,
I know imagine if those 2 could put it together for a season? Hollinger said, “Nobody else’s games look more ragged. Is this the NBA or the Rucker League?”.
BTW, who else thought that Philly had this game lost in the 2nd?
Poor Tom Gordon. Worked a scoreless inning to bring his ERA down to the low 30’s.
Does anyone else find it impossible to read a NL box score? Hieroglyophics and sanskrit are easier to read.
I know I said it earlier, but I really dont like Giambi batting behind A-Rod. Until Giambi proves he is a threat again, I wouldnt have him in that slot. I see the following sceanrio alot with Giambi in back of Alex instead of w alk off hit.
Bottom of the ninth, Yankees down by one run, 1 out. Rodriguez at the plate…intentional walk….Giambi grounds into a 7 man shift ending the game on a double play.
Last night the Jays had the ENTIRE infield on the right side of second base and he hit right into it once again. I mean seriously, I have no idea how you pay somebody 23 million dollars and he cant even hit the ball to a part of field where NOBODY is playing. I dont care what you people say about his OBP and OPS, Giambi sucks
Mike thanks I got it by now, just tuned in to these idiots
“I dont care what you people say about his OBP and OPS, Giambi sucks”
seriously.
if you’re going to bring facts into the argument instead of basing your judgement on one AB, there is no place for you here.
“The Yankees havent had a decent back up catcher since Jorge was Girardi’s back up.”
not true.
Hugh, the Jays didn’t have the entire infield on the right side. They just moved Scutaro over. Eckstein stayed in the SS position, where the 3B usually is in the Giambi shift. The idiot Kay got it wrong. On the replay you can barely see Eckstein on the SS side of 2B
One at bat???? I guess you havent watched Jason Giambi for the past couple of years.
This is the play by play:
Jimmy Rollins singled, Victorino out on sacrifice to third (Rollins to 3rd), Utley IBB, Howard IBB, game over on a 4 pitch BB to Werth.
Doh!
hmm, who was the decnt back up catcher sice Jorge was Girardi’s? and by decent I mean a guy who could hit over 220
“One at bat???? I guess you havent watched Jason Giambi for the past couple of years.”
When healthy, there is no reason to keep him out of the lineup.
Joe, I didnt see the replay, but I did see Eckstein directly in back of second base…doesnt really matter, thoguh, the point is Jason Giambi can only hit one pitch, in one location to one part of the field. Whens the last time you saw Giambi hit a ball to the left of second base?
Hugh,
Never thought about that scenario before. Hell he was the most expensive bench warmer in the end of last year. I say make him the most expensive bunter. That would make them due away with the shift.
Cashman is on 1050ESPN people !
“hmm, who was the decnt back up catcher sice Jorge was Girardi’s? and by decent I mean a guy who could hit over 220″
John Flaherty in 2003 and 2004.
Girardi on WFAN !
Flaherty DUH!
Since the lineup has been struggling to score runs. Why not have Baby Huey get some at bats? More energy is good.
thanks Brandon
“One at bat???? I guess you havent watched Jason Giambi for the past couple of years.”
i watched him put up excellent numbers in 2005 and 2006 while being injured last year.
not sure what you mean. last year? yes, he wasn’t great.
last couple of years? gotta disagree.
What about the mighty Arsenal. Are there any rules about talking about them?
Anyways, come on Franchise. Let’s get the the 27 train back on track.
Girardi lied to him straight up
Girardi: to tell you the truth Mike I didn’t see it
Brandon,
What was the question?
SOS, its ridiculous that a guy making the money he does cant lay down a bunt or slap a ball to a part of the field where nobody is playing. Look, I really like Giambi as a person (ive had the pleasure of hanging out with him and he’s a great guy)…but not as my number 5 hitter in back of Alex. Until he proves he can be a force once again, he should not be in that slot.
I think the lineup’s struggling because they’ve been facing great pitching. Five runs in two games against legitimate No. 1 starters is no cause for concern.
“Since the lineup has been struggling to score runs. Why not have Baby Huey get some at bats? More energy is good.”
They’re struggling to score runs after 2 games? Facing 2 of the best pitchers in the game when they’re on? Baby Huey would have struck out 3 times if he had played yesterday, seriously.
Clare, refering to Joba’s fist pump
hmmm,
Good to see you posting more than once on a thread. Hey,i read your comments on posting on some other sites. I didnt really understand what they meant(abbreviated). But hopefully the trolls dont have hybernate away from this blog. Keep bringing it. Enjoy what you bring to the table.
“SOS, its ridiculous that a guy making the money he does cant lay down a bunt or slap a ball to a part of the field where nobody is playing.”
I forget that all of those bunt base hits in Oakland is what got him his contract. *Yawn*
John Flaherty??? I guess that lone hit he had against the red sox in jeters catch game made him a decent hitter. You guys are crazy, he was horrible
ray, I know he wasnt paid to bunt, but at this stage he shouldnt be hitting 5th behind the greatest player in the game.
I’m sorry but in reference to Flatherty he sucked at hitting worse than Will Nieves
no he didn’t.
and ray, he actually went the other way when he was in Oakland
“John Flaherty??? I guess that lone hit he had against the red sox in jeters catch game made him a decent hitter. You guys are crazy, he was horrible”
You do realize we are talking about a backup catcher right?
If you look at his production in limited ABs compared to other backup catchers, he was pretty solid.
Heck I wish we could get those type of numbers year in year out but we don’t. Haven’t since.
Stop using the term “Phil Franchise.” It’s silly… and pretty stupid. Wait until he produces before giving Phil a silly nickname.
Baby Huey would have struck out 3 times if he had played yesterday, seriously.
Raymag-come on. Give me some slack here. I know we faced to top notch pitchers and all. But Matsui and Damon havnt looked quit right yet. Im not so sure that he would have struck out 3 times either. He was one of the most patient and best hitters in spring(i know its just spring). I just like the energy he brings and the power threat the he is. I just hate to see him rott on the bench. Hopefully he’ll get his chance soon and Girardi not do what Torre did last year to young bullpen pitchers. Sit them a couple weeks till they were ice cold. Were on the same side.
Heck he even outproduces Girardis best years here and Girardi had more AB’s as he was splitting the job.
Do a little research please.
Flaherty was the man.
ok Global, whatever you say…and when did I ever say Girardi was good?
Stop using the term “Phil Franchise.” It’s silly… and pretty stupid. Wait until he produces before giving Phil a silly nickname.
How about HUGHES YOUR DADDY.
Have you guys forgotten Kelly Stinnett? Best hitting catcher since Mike Piazza.
Since when is Shawn Chacon a starter with Houston!! I thought he was still at Pittsburgh?
Did anyone listen to Cashman - did he say anything interesting? Girardi on the FAN was pretty vanilla.
John Flaherty with the Yanks. I have to admit its not as bad as i initially thought.
2003 Yankees 40 105 16 28 8 0 4 0 14 4 1 19 5 1 1 6 .267 .297 .457
2004 Yankees 47 127 11 32 9 0 6 1 16 5 2 25 2 0 1 5 .252 .286 .465
I would hope that if the hearing is on MOnday and that they uphold the 3 games that at least for Melky he can start to serve MOnday as would hate to have him miss any of the Sox series
For some reason when I try writing here it takes a while to get posted on the good days, on other days my posts don’t get posted at all. All other LoHud blogs the post gets posted right away. Can it be that I am somewhat blocked from this blog? Is there a way to change it? I’m a Yankees fan and never bothered other blogers here. Please fix it if you can. Thanks Pete, Hope you read this. Best blog on the planet LoHud Yankees.
“and by decent I mean a guy who could hit over 220″
2003 - 267 (OPS+ 97)
2004 - 252 (OPS+ 93)
he stunk offensively in 2005.
kelly stinnett, bwhahahahahaha…that doesnt say much for my boy Brian who was actually sent back to AAA in favor of Stinnett…who the cards pulled off of his couch….last season….OUCH
McGowan’s under the weather? Then the yankees must go for the jugular… None of that… lets not bunt cause his ankle’s bloody nonsense. They gotta wear this guy out tonight
Good for Girardi if he lied about it. He was probably given a heads up on their opinion. He doesn’t need to get into a tussle with two clowns over it, especially since it didn’t bother Toronto.
If there’s a problem with Joba’s fist pumps, it’ll be addressed privately.
Evening everyone! My presentation went great–it was a moot court thing and I got to be the judge, so I got to yell at people and get class credit for it!
Anyway, let’s see what the Yankee offense does tonight against a pitcher not named Halladay or Burnett, shall we?
Oh, and my personal philosophy: As long as you aren’t down more runs than outs left, no reason to get all mopey.
And Chacon is pitching well for god’s sake…
all I can say about Flaherty is, sometimes numbers do lie.
Wow, I’m nervous for Phil. lol
Hope he does well tonight.
“all I can say about Flaherty is, sometimes numbers do lie.”
Numbers say nothing
Interpretations of the numbers on the other hand, do all the talking
Flaherty’s two good years as a Yankee had lower OBP but better slugging than Girardi’s years as a Yankee
HUGHES YOUR DADDY I like that, that’s a wrap
Backup catchers are like backup QBs. If they could start, they would be.
That being said. I really, really like Molina. I feel comfortable knowing he’s in for Posada. As Goldmember used to say, “He’s a keeper.”
Forget Chacon, former Yankee Tim Redding is pitching shutouts. Tim Redding!
I swear they just said on WFAN that McGowan is NOT starting, but I may have misheard.
Now that we’ve solved the better hitting catchers dilema. All i want to know is which one of Stinnett,Nieves,Flaherty,the one with the pornstache from philly and Molina would win in a foor race?
IMO
1.flaherty
2.nieves
3.stinnett
4.pornstache
5 Molina
Can we all agree that Molina would finish last?
I’m not over the Whatever Rays. While I don’t want to see violence, I do want to witness some kick arse baseball, with the Yankees reducing the Rays to rubble.
I don’t like the Rays.
That’s part of my season, and I’m sticking to it.
First! Just kidding. I wasn’t first anyway. I’m more excited for this game than the past two games because Phil Hughes is pitching and he’s from the farm.
Darkhorse - Sal Fasano
SoS,
Sal Fasano (w/ the Jays now) would finish dead last and would be lapped by Molina.
I think Bengie’s slower than Jose, but none of those Molina brothers are particularly fleet of foot.
Pornstache=Sal Fasano thanks Jimmy!!
Molina’s got to be the most common name in baseball.
mel,
Unless Salstache has a broken leg today. Its hard to believe any of the Molina’s(accept maybe the one in st.louis)would finish second to last to anyone. Instead of last.
I don’t which one of them would win, but I know all of them would probably lap me. Multiple times. Yeah, it’s not a particularly pretty site. Oh well.
Anyway, I’m with Sean. Can’t wait to see Phil pitch.
Mel–I would argue Cabrera.
Changing the subject a bit.
Whats worse than an athlete speaking in third person? Chad Johnson has to learn the word “I” or “Me” can be used in place of your name.
Rabecca,
I guess P.E.in high school stopped you from getting that 4.0 GPA. I would have loved to trade you Social Studies for p.e. You do my work, while i run that mile.
Thanks for trying to help me on that computer problem. Went with the original instead.
“Last night the Jays had the ENTIRE infield on the right side of second base and he hit right into it once again. I mean seriously, I have no idea how you pay somebody 23 million dollars and he cant even hit the ball to a part of field where NOBODY is playing.”
He has a point lol.
But you give a guy an outrageous contract like in hopes he will produce well above his cost in his early, prime years of the contract. You think we will be looking for video-game type numbers when A-Rod turns 42 and is making 28mil/year? Then again, we are paying A-Rod for his homerun chase and the attendance/attention that will bring.
SoS: It certainly didn’t help! However, the work I had to do in my history classes nearly killed me on its own, I don’t think I could take on another student’s load! Anyway, when I got to do Yoga and sleep for an hour…that was heaven, especially senior year when I had gym first.
And you are very welcome.
Mel,
The majority of the Molina’s are all brothers…and all catchers. There’s another Molina whose also a catcher but not related to them…yet.
Goin to the game tonight-hope its not too cold.
Phil will be great.
Go Yanks!
Hopefully Hughes can keep his pitch count down and mix in all his pitches. I want to see more then fastball and curve.
Fernando,
Im not sure if your talking about the Yadier. He is related to Bengie and Jose. If not,than i know the reason for the common last name. They know having a last name of Molina will give them the best chance to make the bigs. So they change their name in High School and the rest is history.
Note to self. Go to the courts tomorrow and change name to Rodriquez.
Is it me or is there something VERY not right about the phrase “and the Royals sweep the Tigers”?
OK…so THIS is the game that the Yankees beat down the Jays 12-2 !!!
Fernando,
I noticed there was another catcher.
That’s why I wanted Bronson Sardinha to stick. I think that it’s pretty cool to have 3 brothers in baseball, even if it’s in the minors.
6 Molina’s. Only the 3 brothers are in the majors. And yes, there’s a Gustavo who catches, a 2B, and a LF.
Rebecca, 10 Cabreras! 6 on MLB team, 2 are pitchers for the O’s.
“all I can say about Flaherty is, sometimes numbers do lie.”
hilarious.
Flaherty sucked.
no, he didn’t.
yes, he did.
here are some facts.
the facts are wrong.
Only 6 of 16 Joneses are on rosters.
Only 2 of 23 Smiths are on rosters.
Rebecca, are you serious ? The Royals sweep the Tigers is music to my ears. The Tigers are one of my least favorite AL teams…..I don’t ever feel sorry for the dang Tigers…
Mel: I wonder if we can name them all?
Melky
Daniel
Orlando
Regarding Flaherty, I can’t say a player with a sub-.300 OBP is an adequate hitter, even as a backup catcher.
His SLG certainly took me by surprise though.
Rebecca,
I’m not to swift myself, but I’m pretty sure I could beat Fasano.
Now I’m picturing the sausage races as the Brewers game. I can see Fasano losing that race, too.
Hey. Who was that who hit the hot dog girl in the race with their bat? It was so bad at the time, but it’s pretty hilarious thinking about it now.
The Tigers are one of my least favorite AL teams…..I don’t ever feel sorry for the dang Tigers…
I have to say i never thought twice about Detroit till Sheffield got there. Now i hope they never make the playoffs till he retires. I guess i look at it as at least im not hoping he gets hurt.
Umm. S.o.S. You do know that Sheffield got hurt tonight, right?
Flaherty sucked.
no, he didn’t.
yes, he did.
here are some facts.
the facts are wrong.
continuing the future of this arguement.
stats are wrong.
no thier not.
your just a stat geek.
your just blind.
i call it like i see it.
numbers dont lie.
your wrong.
no your wrong.
forget it. agree to disagree.
Ill stop now.
don’t forget the Guillen’s - they been confusing my friend the Royal’s friend all day…
I heard on the radio that Sheffield got hurt in the game. He was 1 for 3, but tore a something in his finger and exited the clubhouse wearing a splint. This was reported on XM MLB, the Dibble and Kennedy Show.
Hey, the Tigers are probably going to figure it out. I wouldn’t start gloating just yet.
But I will say it is “nice” for other favored teams to get off to a slow start.
Hope Jorge’s back soon…but Molina is much better than the likes of Stinett, Fasano, Nieves, etc.
Mel - I spoke to my niece about NYU and got some information. If you are still interested send your email address to me at Fran0322@aol.com and I’ll email you what I found out.
Hey. Who was that who hit the hot dog girl in the race with their bat? It was so bad at the time, but it’s pretty hilarious thinking about it now.
Thats the only way that molina beats fasano.
rebecca-are you serious. Sheffield got hurt? How bad and how long? Now your probably think i did vodoo or jinx him sub contiounsly someway.
Time to switch computers. I sure hope the rain holds off until after the game. Bad enough that it’s coldish and raw feeling out there. I would guess that McGowan is not as bad as we may have wanted to hope, flu-wise. Yankee bats need to start heating up, though.
S.o.S. Tendon on his finger. Don’t know how bad or for how long but I imagine they’ll mention it during a game break tonight.
Doreen - I heard the weather should be fine for tonight (rain after midnight). Tomorrow nights’s game may be a problem weather wise.
It’s a torn tendon but Sheff says he can play through it. It’s apparently pretty swollen though. I predict 15 day DL.
Oh I cant wait for the game to start. I love Hughes, and when he was put into an offer, I was ready to go down to Tampa and curse out Hank. It would have been a disgrace to deal Hughes, IPK and Melky for Johan. An absolute disgrace. If we really wanted Santana, we could have gotten him for much less. Just look at the Mets deal. Im anxious to see Phil this season, he pitched great in the ALDS. I cant wait to see him pitch!
If I hear one more person say that, “Joba was out of line (i.e. fist pumping)” …
I guess they would rather people only have enthusiasm in big games..
Joba is obviously an emotional person, and when I saw him do it, I said to myself that he really IS emotional .. wow. However, I loved see a yankee showing some emotion.. I’ve been saying that they don’t have fire for a long time..
Please JOba, continue to fist pump all you want.. and bring it on..
Could someone please explain to me the Joba inning situation.
I know the Yankees want to build up his arm slowly, and they also want him for the whole season, which seems to be why starting in the bullpen makes sense. But I don’t understand how many innings they want him to get to or when it would make sense for him to transition to the rotation.
Thanks.
Fleas: amen
you know - if he’s fist pumping striking out like Tony Pena Jr (no offense - just the first name I thought of) in a 6-0 game, then I get it - but Frank Thomas in a close game… GMAB - he should be pumped
oh dear
Girl named ‘Alexa Rodriguez’ attacked by hawk at Fenway
http://tinyurl.com/2kovd5
A lot of times in MLB flu-like symptoms = hung over. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the case with McGowan.
Does anyone know what finger it was? Right or left hand? If not, i guess we’ll all find out tonight. If its anything other than pinky and on his left hand. It might cause him some problems at the plate.
Jaewon,
This might be a blind leading a blind here. But if im not mistaken they are trying to limit him to around 140 innings. He would make the move to the starter role sometime in July.
Jaewon,
the yankees won’t reveal the innings limits for their young starters. There is a general idea that you don’t want them to pitch more than 20 innings than they did last season (but minor league innings aren’t technically = MLB innings). I am sure the Yanks have a # and an est date in mind but won’t reveal it and its prob not set in stone.
someone like SJ44 may have a more complete or informed answer to that one
Patrick: In college sports, too. At least, at Syracuse.
Jaewon: I have no idea, since the Joba rules are no longer in effect, but I think the idea is that he will come in the eighth inning when the Yankees are winning a close game (unless the starter has a no no or whatnot). He’s certainly not for mop up duty.
Sheffield injured left ring finger. I just checked their website.
One interesting note about the Detroit Tigers (and hurrah… they got swept by the Durham Royals. They started spending some coin on the team when the NHL implemented a salary cap. The owner couldn’t blow all of his money on the Red Wings, so he started to pour it into the Tigers. It makes me sick the teams that don’t spend, but can (ehem… Seattle Mariners owned by Nintendo), and complain about the Yankees. Its also a travesty that ARod makes more than the Marlins, and not from A-Rod’s side. If you can’t afford a baseball team, sell it to someone who can for the fans sake.
Did anyone just the pre-game show on YES, with the highlight of the 3 Amigos? It just makes you want them to succeed even more.
Rebecca,
Cuse basketball? Was that why Scoop Jardine was suspended for a few games this season?
Phil,
That is wild. Why would they release the girl’s name?
At least our squirrels are tame. Unless someone named Kevina Lookatus, Justina Papelbaum, Davina Ortiza, or Carina Laptoza bothers their nuts. Then they might go crazy.
Girl named ‘Alexa Rodriguez’ attacked by hawk at Fenway
This takes the Yankee/redsox hate to another level. Ridiculous!
Doreen - I saw that. Did you also hear Kim promote Phil’s website and blog? She said she visits often.
Fran -
Yes, I heard her say that. I thought that was pretty neat.
My earlier post-Note to self. Go to the courts tomorrow and change name to Rodriquez.
Forget it. Im good.
Patrick: Scoop was suspended because he let his cousin use a stoled college ID card to pay for a meal.
True story: my friend was the one that delivered the meal.
And, dude, 55 is NOT freezing. Seriously, I walked back from class without a coat today.
SoS,
LOL. Some things just weren’t meant to be.
Holy crud… Ken Griffey Jr. has 593 HR for his career (AROD is second on the active career HR list). For a guy that has been injured the entire second half of his career, that is a ton of taters. Is he a first ballot HOFer?
Gitmo: Yes. (Sorry Pete)
Yes, Griffey is Absolutely a first ballot HOFer.
Junior would challenging Bonds numbers if he had a few more healthy years.
Rebecca,
Thanks for the insight on Scoop. Half of my family lives near Syracuse and I used to live there so I’m a huge fan. I watched a lot of the games this season but the announcers never really said why Scoop got suspended. Anyways, back to YANKEES!
If anyone is interested, I have two Tier Box MVP seats for Saturday. They are 7 rows from the railing behind home plate. I would like to just get some of my money back, so I’ll sell them for a lot under face.
Anyone interested?
First strike out of the season for Phil! Whoo!
Can Hughes survive the 1st inning with less than 25 pitches?
Nice K from Phil.
Anyone want 2 tickets for Saturday?
how i like a first pitch strike…
UGH!! WHY IS PHIL NOT UPDATING HIS BLOG?? WHAT IS HE GOING TO THROW 1-2?? (another curve though)lol
Hey all! Happy 3rd game of the season. I had a whopper of a day so probably won’t be around all so much tonight. So here are my predictions. Hughes will be great. The Yankees are great. Life is great. It’s a marathon and not a sprint. Not a question in my mind that we’re on our way to #27!
Enjoy the game, no matter what happens in it. You can always find positives, even when they don’t jump out and hit you in the eye!
Go Yankees!!!!!
Oh yeah - I definitely see why Hughes was our top prospect!
Dominant inning for Hughes. Safe to say Hughes is a first ballot HoFer?! ;0
I think Phil threw what, 15 pitches, that inning?
If he pitches every inning like the first we’re going to have a great game tonight!
He writes blogs, he strikes out two of the first three batters? Is it too soon to say Johan who?
damn that curve looks good
I think Bill Smith just threw the remote at his big screen tv
Half my posts never get posted. Does anyone else have that problem?
Betances got 2 K’s already.
No Jeff…. it is NEVER too soon for that! lol
well it is apparent that Phil is MUCH better than Moose !
13 pitches that inning
Clay - I have the same problem sometimes…it’s weird how that works
What an airhead Kay is. ‘They didn’t do the Hughes chant last year.’ Was he watching Game 3 of the ALDS?
I know Phil Franchise is known for his great variety of off speed pitches, but didn’t he used to throw faster than 88-91 mph before his hamstring injury? What happened to his velocity? When I first saw Phil pitch live in the 2006 Futures Game in Pittsburgh, he was throwing 95-97 mph.
Clay -
It happens to me at times, but there doesn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason. Sometimes if I refresh the page it turns up, but not always.
It’s early, once the year progresses, he’ll hit 95-96, but will sit at 92-94.
Yanks4Life: I think he was throwing mostly breaking balls.
Dustin McGowan has terrific stuff and gave the yankees a lot of problems last year.
They only hit .205 against him with a .320 OBP and a .273 Slugging Pct.
His record against the yankees last year was very stilted because he threw two games against them in September when he had a tired arm.
When he is on he has shut down stuff.
This game is going to be very, very difficult to wing. He is a yet another terrific pitcher on the Jays staff.
If they yankees don’t score this isn’t an issue of them just not getting the job done. This will be an issue of a very good pitcher having a good game.
Not saying this is going to happen - but McGowan has the ability to put up a game similar to the one Burnett threw yesterday.
that didnt take long to critize kay if you dont like him dont listen you have the power of the dial
It’s 42 degrees out. I wouldn’t worry too much about his velocity.
Has anyone evr sat in Tier Box MVP seats behind home plate?
McGowan looks pretty good too. The cold weather is contributing to the velocity for both pitchers. If memory serves, McGowan was throwing 95-96 last year against the Yanks and is only hitting 91-92. Could be another pitcher’s duel, a la Game 1.
Is anyone having problem with Gameday? It doesn’t want to load for me.
That was a little close!! Didn’t seem like Robbie and Bobby say each other.
2 quick outs… gotta love the pace.
Clay yes I did 4 rows from the field. Why do you ask?
so far so good this inning - 3 pitches and two outs…nice!
Dj I missed that. They did the HUGHES chant his first start!
Also I think we should all write to one of the yes broadcasters. I hate the name “generation trey”.
Hughes looks very good tonight. Lets hope we can give him a few runs to work with.
That was a seven pitch inning. 13+7=20.
Yeah, he’s got the pitch count working for him tonight.
To: Blue Jays
Thanks for the quick inning.
Phillip
O/T
I just read the Canseco Bathroom article, Mel linked above.
Isn’t beyond strange that the Mitchell Commission never contacted Canseco during their investigation. Perhaps canseco wouldn’t have cooperated, but they didn’t even try.
The only thing I can think of, is they were afraid he would open a big, steroid sized can of worms.
Jennifer, I have two for Saturday, and can’t make the game.
McGowan hit 96 in the first.
Hughes looking great so far.
Who’s Santana? That singer?
just a thought…
if McGowan is still sick and Hughes has some quick innings, it could tire out McGowan pretty quickly. The Yanks need to make him work here. I imagine McGowan has less energy/stamina than normal.
just an optimistic idea.
Jennifer,
I’m trying to answer your question, but my post keeps getting deleted.
Yeah i just popped on to comment on the 88-91 myself… McGowan has hit 96 a couple of times…. I wonder if Phil just isnt an 88-91 guy…. we’ve seen those numbers pretty consistently and i LOVE the guy anyway. Nobody seems to get a good at bat against him.
EY,
A pitcher who shut down the Twins today.
Score? This on any major channels… ESPN? I know they ran last nights game and are doing Monday versus Tampa (get to see Moose again…yaaah !)
Good eye Giambino.
bronxbomber,
MLB Extra Innings is still on a free preview if your cable company offers that.
if not, no luck.
I have to say, I hate those mutton chops on McGowan.
RobNY,
dont put too much stock into Hughes mph so far.
why are we still swinging at the first pitch - please help me understand - I’m not watching live (following on gameday), but I mean dont you want to at least see one first?
yeah no…crappy time warner
Thanks though Boston Dave…
You ever hit the Pour House on Boylston Street, or Whiskys, the next block down? Fun bars… used to bartend there while in college a few years back…
Full of Sox fans though. :shock
Dont hate the mutton chops mel… maybe he has my problem where the “bars” from the mustache to the chin just wont grow in and so he doesnt wanna look “really stupid” lol
with those sideburns, McGowan looks like a Civil War reenactment actors.
You know how .300 it sort of a benchmark when it comes to batting average?
what would you guys say is the equivalent benchmark for OBP?
Clay are you trying to get those seats?
I appreciate that these are good pitchers. That said, the Yankees are plently capable of beating up a good pitcher for an inning or so. I’d really like to see some of that.
It’s such a pleasure to watch crisply-pitched games in the AL. I mean, I want the Yankees to win, but I just love these kinds of games.
Yeah Dave i have been a Hughes Velocity apologist for a while now and im starting to think that he isnt ever gunna be a 93-95 guy… he was 88-91 his first start last year against toronto and 88-91 in Texas… he’s 88-91 tonight…. could still be a horse at those speeds just not the same as if he was living in the 94 range.
After 2 innings, Scranton Wilkes-Barre is up 2-0 on a Jason Lane solo hr and an RBI double from Nick Green. Sunglasses Igawa has pitched 2 perfect innings with 3 K’s. He is an excellent AAA pitcher.
LOL DJ, oh yeah, that’s right.
Rishi,
I think the logic is to be very aggressive with these last three pitchers. Because they throw a lot of strikes. Hard to be patient because you’ll find yourself behind 0-2. Sucks, but that’s how it goes.
You know, whoever made that comment last night about Toronto all looking like they’re related, I think you might have a point.
Anyway. Back to baseball.
Andy Sonnanstine?
I like our chances tomorrow.
Hughes is probably throwing a lot of 2 seamers which is low nineties. Which is the velocity is low.
Doesn’t really matter he’s pitching well.
RobNY, he was throwing 92-94 in Spring Training. He was throwing 92-94 last October. And he’s thrown 92-94 since high school.
Is there really a good reason to expect this not to change?
That is a great 3 innings by Hughesy. Lets go get a couple of runs… anyone smelling some Melky magic?
Whoever it was that brought up that extra innings is still free … thanks to you because i dont have to watch the game on my lap top.
As for the “really good” OBP benchmark…I’d say about .360-.380. I think there are a lot more .300 hitters than .400 OBP guys.
DJ: Sonnanstine gave us fits last year. Still, though, he’s a far cry from AJ Burnett or Roy Halladay.
We need them to give him some runs to work with.
I completely agree with you Jax. I think that you may be right about it being his 2 seamer because it’s moving quite a bit. Like i said i dont really care whether its 94 or 90 because nobody seems to have gotten a good, comfortable at bat off of him tonight.
On another note if this is McGowan with the flu i wouldnt want to see him at full strength.
it’s just so annoying - he walked Giambi, he’s not throwing that much fire up there…just 1!! It’s a hollow plea, i know
is shelley duncan serving his suspension right now?
Sonnanstine isn’t in the same stratosphere as any of these guys. His ceiling is that of a back-of-the-rotation starter.
Jorge who?
I can’t say enough how great of a pickup Molina was by Cash.
Anyone else think Molina’s been putting up some great ABs?
I was really surprised when they were announcing the lineups on YES that Giambi has a career .992 fielding percentage.
Frunkis: No idea. Best ask Pete.
Jose looks good early.
That wasn’t a pitchout, right? They do know that Molina’s are genetically modified to be the slowest humans on the planet, right?
Has anyone ever said how they are going to limit Kennedy and Hughes innings? I may be off, but I believe Hughes would top off at 160 innings and Kennedy at 180-190. Assuming healthy (knocks on wood), will Hughes spend some time in the pen later in the year or will he be skipped in the rotation at times? Anyone have any idea? Maybe when Joba joins the rotation (which I am skeptical will happen if he continues to dominate in that role), Hughes or Kennedy will go to the pen? Sorry for the rambling.
Ugh, Generation Trey. Print guys are using The Big Three.
get some runs
I just got in. Have I missed much so far?
lol @ michael kay…. 2 straight walks eh?
Where is SJ44?
I’m goin to the game on Saturday. Gonna be there real early, like 1030 or 11. Where should I park?
Bunt?
YanksFanLV
Which is why fielding percentage is one of the most useless statistics in baseball. Errors are subjective things, and the product of random luck more often than not.
Polanco’s “errorless” streak was extended yesterday on a play that was without question an error. It works like that.
Boston Dave
April 3rd, 2008 at 7:27 pm
just a thought…
if McGowan is still sick and Hughes has some quick innings, it could tire out McGowan pretty quickly. The Yanks need to make him work here. I imagine McGowan has less energy/stamina than normal.
just an optimistic idea.
I like your idea Boston Dave…lets keep this rally going here
Can’t see the game .. how good does Phil look?
Just good?
Pretty good?
Very good?
Glad we didn’t trade him for Santana good?
Unhittably good, like the game he got hurt in last year?
Joba good?
That was a huge steal on Cash’s part! I think Jose is more relaxed here. He knows his job is just to catch. He doesn’t need to be offensive on this team.
Betances now has 6 k’s in 3 innings. He’s good.
The inning limits won’t be announced to the public, but Chamberlain is expected to be topped off at 140 or so, Kennedy at 190-200, and Hughes at 170 or so.
at the very least, this is great for the all important pitch count. How does Damon look on those swinging strikes - is he anywhere near close?
Hey guys, is it me or is Paul O’Neill really good in the booth?/ I am really ejoying listening to him.
Hard hit by Johnny, just, at some one. Good sign though. We’ll get our runs.
No bunt by Damon?
Darn. Johnny crushed that.
Ron
Also some fielders will get to balls that others won’t. Say a fielder gets to a ball but miss plays it. It becomes an error. Another fielder doesn’t get to it, and no error.
dp???
Yes. If Jeter was charged an error for every ball he failed to reach last year that the average shortstop could be expected to field…gah, I don’t even want to think about it.
Damon was making a few half swings. Jeter GIDP
Well at least we worked him.
Captain Double play at it a