Game 94: Yankees at Blue Jays
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Jul 12, 2008 
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YANKEES (49-44)
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Posada DH
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Moeller C
Gardner LF
Rasner RHP
BLUE JAYS (46-47)
Inglett RF
Scutaro 2B
Overbay 1B
Stairs DH
Wilkerson CF
Rolen 3B
Lind LF
Zaun C
McDonald SS
Litsch RHP
Darrell Rasner (4-7, 4.94) vs. the Toronto hitters.
Jesse Litsch (8-5, 4.01) vs. the New York hitters.
Notes: The Yankees are 0-2 on their road trip, having scored two runs in the two games. … When in doubt try another lineup. Turns out they still have Chad Moeller. Who knew? … Steve Lombardi of Was Watching has some interesting stats that reveal the tendencies of A-Rod and Jason Giambi.
FINAL GAME ON ESPN: The last regular-season game at Yankee Stadium will be on ESPN. That’s Sept. 21 against Baltimore. So instead of 1:05 p.m. and sun, it’ll be 8:05 p.m. and Joe Morgan.
Back later with some updates.
UPDATE, 11:58 p.m.: For some unknown reason, Girardi won’t reveal the rotation for after the All-Star break. Wild guess: Petttitte, Mussina, Joba, Ponson and either Rasner or somebody else.
NAME THAT BAND: There’s a computer full of music in the visting team clubhouse here and the players get their iPods filled up. There was an 80s playlist playing this morning and it was quite impressive how many songs Joba Chamberlain knew considering he was born in 1985.
(Yes, 1985. How old do you feel now?)
Anyway, here are the songs that were playing that Joba knew the band:
“Dust in the Wind†(Kansas)
“Don’t Talk to Strangers†(Rick Springfield)
“Africa†(Toto)
He missed on “Down Under.†That, of course, is by Men at Work.
Joba is an interesting kid. He plopped down in the locker next to Derek Jeter today and held a long conversation with the captain and Bobby Abreu. Unlike most players his age, Joba is very comfortable with the older guys. He knows how good he is and he’s a little cocky about it. But more in a confident way, not like he’s being a jerk.
UPDATE, 12:12 p.m.: This will be the 71st lineup in 94 games for the Yankees.
UPDATE, 12:39 p.m.: I thought for a second when a reader sent this photo that Sal Fasano had another kid. But it’s 3-month-old Milo showing his support for The Big G.
UPDATE, 2:04 p.m.: Jason Giambi is now 1 of his last 20 with one run scored and two RBI. … Rasner has put six guys on base in two innings but leads 5-4.
UPDATE, 2:39 p.m.: The wireless access here at the Rogers Centre is brutal and when I went to edit this post, half of it disappeared. I have no idea why. If anybody knows how to find what was up here before and wants to e-mail it to me, that would be great. Nice job by Ashton, finding the lost posts.
The Blue Jays are owned by Rogers, a giant communications company. How can they have wireless access that sucks? I’m on my air card now.
At any rate, Yankees led 9-4 and Rasner has settled down.
UPDATE, 2:46 p.m.: They’re closing the roof at the Wireless Sucks Centre. I guess there is rain on the way.
UPDATE, 3:12 p.m.: Raise your hands if you thought Darrell Rasner was going to get through five innings today. But a win is a win if the Yankees hold on.
That said, Rasner has allowed 33 ER in his last 48 innings. It’ll be interesting to see whether he remains in the rotation after the break.
UPDATE, 3:28 p.m.: Here’s the AP report from Tampa on the assorted rehab guys:
Yankees DH Hideki Matsui resumed on-field batting practice Saturday, taking 55 swings as he continues to rehab a sore left knee.
Matsui, who went on the 15-day disabled list June 27, also hit off a tee and took part in a soft-toss session for the fourth consecutive day. He is scheduled to take BP again Sunday.
Left fielder Johnny Damon underwent treatment for his injured left shoulder and still plans to hit off a tee Monday. Damon said his shoulder is feeling “a lot better.â€
Also, right-hander Phil Hughes, placed on the disabled list April 30 with a broken rib, threw 25 pitches in his first mound session. The Yankees hope he will return in September.
Free agent pitcher Victor Zambrano worked out for the second straight day at the Yankees’ minor league complex. The right-hander threw a 35-pitch bullpen session.
Humberto Sanchez, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery, struck out two during a perfect inning in a Gulf Coast League game. The Yankees are among the teams thought to be interested in trying to obtain Colorado reliever Brian Fuentes. A Rockies’ scout was at Saturday’s game and watched Sanchez pitch.
Victor Zambrano? Has it really come to that?
UPDATE, 3:52 p.m.: The gritty, gutty Brett Gardner is 2 for 2 with two walks, two runs scored and three RBI. He and David Eckstein are going to have a cage match after the game to determine who is the scrappiest player in the game. My money is on Brett.
UPDATE, 4:16 p.m.: Great job by the bullpen so far (3 0 0 0 1 2). Now LaTroy Hawkins gets a chance.
I’m not going to lie, i have 0 confidence in this team. We just suck.
Does the other Cano take pitches???
good robbie
bad robbie
good idea
missed yesterday – is molina hurt or a day off…sorry lefty typing…surgery on the right shoulder
Robbie has a twin? Who knew?
Rishi,
Posada was supposed to have today off. I think Girardi is using Moeller for Rasner because Moeller and Rasner were together in SWB. When Rasner first came up Moeller caught him and that’s when Rasner won his games.
Hope your shoulder feels better.
Rishi
Moeller caught Rasner in AAA so maybe it’s just a day off for Molina. Hope your surgery went well.
Yay, we get 2 robbie canos! lol…John, if they suck, they wouldnt be in the majors. I have a lot of confidence in this team. We need to take pitches, and wait for a pitch to hit. These guys are swinging away at every pitch.
I was seriously considering blowing off today’s game to do some yard work. Not because the Yankees aren’t still my team and I’m with them to the end. Like all of us frustrated or not we feel the same way. They’re still our team. I just find them boring right about now. Then I saw that Moeller was going to catch the game.
How can I not watch.
How much you want to bet that Moeller can’t even figure out which end of the bat to hold, yet will get more hits than the top of the lineup?
I am so tired of Girardi’s line up changes. While some is due to injuries, it still doesn’t explain this many changes. It hasn’t worked so far, but Girardi will keep doing it expecting different results.
I hope Rasner can hold down the runs this game, though with his few outings it doesn’t seem like he belongs in the rotation.
thanks guys…a win would really help with the recovery
Looks like Girardi is trying to give this team every opportunity to win. I count 11 players. Go Yankees!
Goat my only worry about Moeller is that he has been gathering rust for a long time. He caught Rasner’s first 4 games when Rasner was looking like Cy Young.
What don’t you like about those odds?
ESPN? 8 pm start?! Terrible. No way in hell the final home game should be an 8pm start – I’m sure there’s going to be ceremonies after the game, too, so it’s going to end even later! Grrr.
Mark, that was why I made the comment about not knowing which end of the bat to hold. He hasn’t been in a game in a long time. I am not so sure that it was the catcher making Rasner do so well, as much as it is that Rasner has returned to normal. I guess we’ll see.
ESPN has re-discovered that the Yankees and Red Sox are their main draws to have people watch the games. Between Kay and the ESPN idiots, I have to watch too many games with the sound off.
At least we get to see Howdy Doody pitching today for the Blue Jays.
ESPN should move that starting time to 600PM.
Clay
Is right there will probably be ceremonies afterwards.
Hey Pete I know its too late now….But whatever happened to the Yanks playing the REDSUX the final games of the season at Yankee Stadium???Instead they play in BAASTIN 9-26 to 9-28.
I thought Selig was gonna change that???
Rasner said he fixed his mechanics by himself. I sure hope so.
Jeter 3 for 11 with 3 SO’s against Litsch
Abreu 1 for 9. That means less likely to have RISP for A-Rod and Giambi.
How do we analyze players from opposing teams? Does the manager and coaches look at tapes or do they get real time statistics fed to them to prepare the matchups for their games?
Just saw that the Yanks worked Victor Zambrano out at Minor League complex….
the “Was Watching” stats are interesting, and the blog post too. thanks for posting it.
however, i think it’s more of a symptom than a cause of the Yankees’ offensive malaise. if they were hitting better overall, they’d be in less high-leverage situations to begin with.
so i’m still at the basics: Jeter, Cano, Abreu, and to a lesser degree Melky have all hit well below expectations. Molina’s an out machine and has gotten a lot of ABs. Molina seems like he’ll play alot, and that’s how he hits. the other 4 have to improve.
meanwhile Giami and A-Rod have been the 2 most productive hitters….
Somehow, even with two Canos in the lineup Girardi still can’t figure out to put him third with ARod protection.
“Posada’s contract is a reward for what he’s done, not what he’s going to do.”
Hello, Posada was paid more than $50 mil during his last contract which was more than market value for the catchters during that period. Yanks do not owe him any thing for the past service.
If the players are kept for what they did in the past, not what they can do now, Yanks will never win again.
With his recent behavior, Posada showed that he is no diferent from other over the age selfish players who only cares about himslef, not the team. If he is producing as a catcher, I can understand. He right now stinks behind the plate and he should know that before making those stupid comments.
I liked David Cones’ statement on Thursday during the game about Posada playing 1stBase….”Your a Baseball Player,players use to play other positions yrs ago”
George- That post suggested that Giambi and A-Rod in “big spot” situations were more like “punch and Judy hitters.” Posada, Matsui, Abreu, Damon,Jeter and even Moeller were ranked higher!!
Giambi and A-Rod might have the most RBI’s but the article suggests, when it counts they are not productive.
Hopefully the Yankees can get something started today. I’ll be in attendance at the SkyDome today, so I’m hoping they don’t throw another lifeless effort out there again today.
With Rios and Wells out of the lineup for the Jays and Litsch on the mound there is no reason the Yankees shouldn’t blow them out of the water.
The Big G seems like a great guy and all the ‘stache stuff was fun this week but Giambi is 1 for his last 18. It might be time to test the power of the thong again.
Hope you are right Josh – enjoy the game!
This is good news for Brett Gardner fans.
From Ken Rosenthal:
Yankees’ Gardner: A rare breed
Ask Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner to name his favorite player growing up, and he gives an unusual response:
Pete Rose.
Not that Rose isn’t worthy of emulation, but his final season was 1986 — the year that Gardner turned 3.
Gardner, though, says he admired Rose’s passion, and tries to play with the same verve.
“It doesn’t matter if I hit a groundball to the pitcher, I’m going to run 3.9 or 4 flat to first,” he says.
Yankees officials say that Gardner and Class AA reliever Mark Melancon possess “Derek Jeter makeup” — the ultimate compliment within the organization.
Obviously, if the Yanks like Gardner enough to give him this ultimate compliment – it would certainly suggest that they are going to give Gardner every opportunity to win a job with this team.
He’s not one of those kids who will be sent down to the minors if he continues to struggle, never to be recalled again.
And it also suggests the likelihood that Melancon is traded in a Fuentes or Marte deal is ZERO.
I’ll ask why is it only the ‘last’ run that matters? Let’s say its 0-0 in the 3rd inning and ARod or Giambi get an RBI to make the game 1-0. In the 5th inning the other team ties the score 1-1 then in the ninth inning Jeter or Abreu gets the walk off RBI 2-1 final score. The finale RBI is the most exciting…but ultimately both runs are equally important to the win.
the only stat you have to know about a rod & the stache is they play better in contract years. can posada stop whining, he can’t throw my grandmother out i don’t blame girardi for starting molina
I truly hope the Yankees aren’t actually considering signing Richie Sexson. Please someone tell me they wouldn’t dare sign him?!
Did someone actually suggest Melancon was on the table? Ridiculous. The Yankees are nigh obssessed with him, and they are correct. He’s the real deal.
Last night,while they faced an uphill battle against Halliday, any chance of coming back wasdashed when yet another AAA weak reliever let the game get out of hand. Would have liked their chances down only 3
Posada is a dope, he can`t throw and he isnt exactly tearing the cover off the ball, he is lucky he is even playing
I think it only fitting that the last game at Yankee Stadium — what’s postseason? — will have its description buffeted by a keen intellect such as Joe Morgan’s. Really.
He’s a Hall of Famer, you know.
No, I’ve got to listen to John and Suzyn. I wonder just what Suzyn will do, especially if Babe Ruth’s ghost shows up:
“I don’t believe it! It’s the undead spirit of the Bambino! He’s back! Ladies and gentlemen, Babe Ruth’s disembodied essence is back! I don’t believe it!”
The guys who should be doing the broadcast should be somebody like Costas and Kay and maybe O`neil
Remember when Chad Moeller used to catch Rasner?
I do!
Playing the last at 8pm is a sham. Kids can’t watch it and I was planing on taking my 3 year old. He will now sleep through it. Thanks Yankees, MLB and ESPN.
Chet
“Yankees officials say that Gardner and Class AA reliever Mark Melancon possess “Derek Jeter makeup†— the ultimate compliment within the organization.”
Too bad Gardner possesses “Joey Gathright talent”.
Dude – in the time it took you to post your complaint you could have found the game time on the internet, and thanked Al Gore for inventing it.
It will also be hard to control that crowd at night, that is going to be insane especially if the Yanks do not make the playoffs, then it will be a free for all
“Too bad Gardner possesses “Joey Gathright talentâ€.”
That’s actually generous Fredo.
So the Yankees are contemplating signing a player who was not even good enough to play for the worst team in baseball?? What a proud moment in Yankee history.
Espn has denied my 9-year-old a chance to see the closing ceremonies of Yankee Stadium live. Now, who is the
evil Empire?
I know it is old hat and a meaningless position but when the hell are the steinbrenners going to sack that buffoon Kevin Long. Ever since Donnie stopped being the hitting coach we’ve had this unclutchness with r.i.s.p. get Tino in there for the rest of the year
” am so tired of Girardi’s line up changes. While some is due to injuries, it still doesn’t explain this many changes. It hasn’t worked so far, but Girardi will keep doing it expecting different results.”
This year the Yankees have used 62 different lineups. The Boston Red Sox on the other hand have used 57 different lineups.
Not much difference is there?
“Somehow, even with two Canos in the lineup Girardi still can’t figure out to put him third with ARod protection.”
Why on earth would Cano need to bat third when his OBP is under .300 and in his career he hasn’t proven he can hit at the top of the lineup?
um guys, Its mlb’s fault. I think the yanks wanted the day game or have YES but Mlb wanted everyone to see the final game so they gave it to ESPN for 8. I hate MLB.
Raymgnetic, so the Yankees are supposed to emulate the Red Sox? Besides, what works for one team doesn’t work for another. Different make up, different players, different managers, one that actually seems to know what he is doing, the other?
Another different lineup.
Yet Melky “Automatic Out” Cabrera is still in it.
“Ever since Donnie stopped being the hitting coach we’ve had this unclutchness with r.i.s.p. get Tino in there for the rest of the year”
I guess last year the team was still feeling the after effects of having Donnie be the hitting coach previously.
If the theory is to use Sexson against lefties it makes no sense. Giambi hits lefties just fine
“I think the yanks wanted the day game or have YES but Mlb wanted everyone to see the final game so they gave it to ESPN for 8. I hate MLB.”
Everyone??? Sadly whatever football game is on that night will be seen by a lot more people than the last game at Yankee Stadium.
“Raymgnetic, so the Yankees are supposed to emulate the Red Sox? Besides, what works for one team doesn’t work for another. Different make up, different players, different managers, one that actually seems to know what he is doing, the other?”
No they aren’t supposed to emulate the Red Sox. My point is that every team shuffles the lineup and Pete is making a big deal over nothing.
Especially when you consider all the injuries, of course they have a bunch of different lineups.
Pete basically doesn’t like Girardi so he’ll try to criticize everything when he’s really making a mountain out of a molehill.
“If the theory is to use Sexson against lefties it makes no sense. Giambi hits lefties just fine”
Giambi can play DH with Sexson playing first base and Posada catching. It’s really not that difficult.
Is Rudy Jaramillo coaching anywhere right now?
“Raymgnetic, so the Yankees are supposed to emulate the Red Sox?”
These days, you could do worse.
Most of the lineup issues are tied to injuries. Whether it’s guys who are out or issues around Posada’s ability to catch, Girardi is basically forced to be flexable with his lineups.
Raymagnetic
my point is that Cano is heating up and his biggest problem is that he is a free-swinger. If he bats in front of ARod he will see more strikes. I HATE Abreu batting before ARod. He doesn’t slug as well anymore. That being said, he sees more strikes batting in front of ARod and thereby walks less.
I’d like to see Abreu batting 2nd or 6th.
Ray,
Posada shouldnt be catching.
I think its bull that the MLB will allow Red Sox fans, aka ESPN, to broadcast the final game at Yankee Stadium. The correct way to close out the stadium is a YES broadcast with John Sterling, Michael Kay, Ken Singleton, Jim Kaat(I want to see him back in the booth one final time at this stadium) and Bernie Williams. HE NEEDS TO GET BACK TO YANKEE STADIUM! NOW! But we have to deal with the 2 worst announcers of all time, let alone being Sux fans, Jon Miller and Joe Morgan! UGH!
“Paging Bud Selig, uhh there is someone claming that Babe Ruth told him that ESPN should not be announcing the last game at Yankee Stadium, he kind of looks like the Babe too”-what Bud Seligs secratary will say when Babe Ruth gets wind of this
“Is Rudy Jaramillo coaching anywhere right now?”
The hitting coach has very little to do with how a player swings the bat. Do you think Rudy Jaramillo is suddenly going to make Melky into Griffey Jr., Gardner into Bonds, Cano into Joe Morgan, and Jeter into A-Rod?
I don’t.
Virgin Islands
“So the Yankees are contemplating signing a player who was not even good enough to play for the worst team in baseball?? What a proud moment in Yankee history.”
Wow, that says it all!
It isn’t Sexson vs. Giambi. It is a decision of Wilson Betemit vs. Sexson – our bench is awful.
“Raymagnetic
my point is that Cano is heating up and his biggest problem is that he is a free-swinger. If he bats in front of ARod he will see more strikes. I HATE Abreu batting before ARod. He doesn’t slug as well anymore. That being said, he sees more strikes batting in front of ARod and thereby walks less.
I’d like to see Abreu batting 2nd or 6th.”
Abreu is having a better season than Cano. He has a higher OBP than Cano. Cano batting in front of A-Rod isn’t going to help him because he’ll still be swinging at first pitches all day.
Jaramillo is with Texas..
Cano heating up!!!When you swing at everything and almost never draw a walk heating up is a relative term.. This lineup should still be able to score runs… No one is doing there job.. No one.. Damon was the only player offensively meeting or exceeding expectations.. That is sad..
Say all you want of arod and jeter they are not getting it done, arod in the clutch jeter everywhere.. Jeter has 5 SB’ and 4 HR’s the guys slugging percentage is Cesar Itzuris like/……….
NO ONE ON THIS TEAM OFFENSIVELY IS GETTING IT DONE….Do we need to se 50 posts on the stupid Gardner Melky comparison??????????
I cant believe what Im seeing. Are my eyes decieving me? People want Richie Sexson to take over for Giambi against lefties? Please, please tell me my eyes are wacked out. Talk about ruining this team, damn, signing Sexson would be a killer to this team, and would hurt us, and I mean badly. The guy cant hit a ball! He is a bum!
“my point is that Cano is heating up”
Cano is 5 for his last 24.
“I cant believe what Im seeing. Are my eyes decieving me? People want Richie Sexson to take over for Giambi against lefties?”
No. People want him to take over for Betemit against lefties.
Raymagnetic,
I do think that fresh eyes can sometimes help. I would be happy if Melky could hit like Melky of 2006, Cano could hit like Cano of 2006.
without damon and matsui this lineup looks terribly rough from #6 on.
what’s to lose in getting sexson? it would at least ‘look’ a little more intimidating than what has been put out there in recent days.
the lack of offense is what really differentiates this team from those that started slow in the past. the offense would hit and at times bail out the pitching whereas right now, we are wasting way too many good starts from our pitchers. it is too much mentally on a pitcher to feel the tension of only being allowed to give up a run or two at most. i would think the pitchers feel this tension and therefore won’t trust their stuff (the ones that actually have ‘stuff’) and begin to just aim.
“It isn’t Sexson vs. Giambi. It is a decision of Wilson Betemit vs. Sexson – our bench is awful.”
Isn’t Betemit the only guy on the bench who can play something close to MLB caliber 2b, 3b and SS??? Might make more sense if it’s Sexson for Moeller.
can you imagine if…Arod had gone somewhere else and Abreu’s option wasn’t picked up? Ouch…it would be real ugly! and had posada signed elsewhere.
“Cano is 5 for his last 24.”
.341 in the last 28 days.
Sexon off the bench = sexy time
My two cents on Posada: This is why Derek Jeter never says anything. Can you blame him? And don’t expect Posada to say anything anymore, either.
We did not hear the inflection of his voice. Did he sound petulant? Frustrated? Resigned? Angry? That’s number one. Number two, in my mind is, he started his “complaint” by saying he was happy to be in the lineup. He did not say he would not DH, nor did he saw he would not play 1B.
Point number 3: Is he not allowed to be upset, frustrated, annoyed, whatever? Did anyone ever thing he may be just as angry, frustrated, whatever at either himself or at the injury that made this season what it’s become for him?
Until 2 days ago, Jorge Posada was among the most respected of the Yankees. He has been called by many here, and elsewhere, the “real” captain of the Yankees.
Could it also be that the way the entire season for the entire team has gone is getting to him? Jorge does not like to lose.
Give a guy a break – especially a guy who’s given well over 100% for his entire tenure here.
My two cents about Girardi’s lineups: First, they wre never going to be the same day in and day out because of the rotation of Matsui, Damon, and whoever else. But in a perfect world without injuries, I believe there would have been more of a rhythm to the lineups – one where the players involved would more or less know when and where they were going to play/bat. I think it would have worked out fine. But I don’t there have been more than a handful of games this season where Joe Girardi had his full complement of players in reasonably good health.
And all that being said, Let’s Go Yankees!
sexon is worthless
“If the theory is to use Sexson against lefties it makes no sense. Giambi hits lefties just fine”
I do not think it is about Giambi. It more about Betemit or whoever has to be in the 1B/GH spot, Giambi is not playing when a left hander pitches.
Our offense sucks against LH pitchers. Sexson will certainly help against those left handers.
im with you doreen, a career of being the rock of gibraltar on this team isnt affected at all by one comment made out of frustration.
Jorge is still the man!
Let’s Go Yankees!!!!!
Betemit is a better hitter than Sexson, Sexson had 252 at bats 11 homers 30 rbis with a batting average of 218
Betemit has 103 at bats four homers 14 rbis hitting 243 and can play more positions-
hes weak too but Sexson is worse
sexon will help how, by striking out 3 times per game? the guy is worthless. why would a team release a guy with almost $7M left on his contract if he had ANYTHING left?
just what we dont need is another guy making unproductive outs with RISP.
leave that junk alone!
Based on the way Joba plays and how those scrubs have been playing, they should be nervous talking to HIM.
Sexson is not worthless.
He’s by no means an everyday starter, but he could have value for this weak hitting Yankee team as a right handed bat off the bench. His defense at first would be much better than skillet glove Betemit too.
They can carry Moeller who plays once a month, but they can’t carry Sexson? Gimme a break.
Sexson has a gargantuan 1.045 OPS against lefties
Wilson is .669
And Sexson is super cheap. I did hear that his head is up his butt according to Heyman – but there is practically no downside.
“And Sexson is super cheap. I did hear that his head is up his butt according to Heyman – but there is practically no downside.”
At least he’s flexible.
“Point number 3: Is he not allowed to be upset, frustrated, annoyed, whatever? Did anyone ever thing he may be just as angry, frustrated, whatever at either himself or at the injury that made this season what it’s become for him?”
Yes, it is OK if he is upset at himself for his performance. Also, the tone does matter but what is said or not said is important too.
Girardi said he already talked to Posada and every thing is OK. When Posada talks to Media, he says he is not happy he is not acting and never acknowledged that he and Girardi talked even when the media mentioned it. That is selfishness.
The right thing for Posada to say would have been that he is not happy he is not catching and that he is frustrated that he was not as effective as required due ot injuries and is working on improviing. They way he said it, it came across like there is friciton between him Girardi. As a veteran he has the responsibility to avoid that.
sexson .344 vs lefties with good defense and cheap. It’s a no brainer. The Yankees stink against lefties.
no downside, are you high? there is a downside every time he goes up to the plate.
if you take moeller off the roster, posada cant dh or pinch hit.
“no downside, are you high? there is a downside every time he goes up to the plate.”
Easy Mon –
If he takes an AB away from the legendary Wilson Betemit I am not that concerned – you shouldn’t be either imho
“Betemit is a better hitter than Sexson, Sexson had 252 at bats 11 homers 30 rbis with a batting average of 218
Betemit has 103 at bats four homers 14 rbis hitting 243 and can play more positions-
hes weak too but Sexson is worse”
As already noted by many, Sexson will not be an every day player. He would only play against LH pitches and he delviers against them with an OPS of 1045.
if you take moeller off the roster, posada cant dh or pinch hit.
So?
You don’t carry 3 catchers. It’s a waste of a roster spot.
Adding Sexson gives them more lineup flexibility than they have now.
Unless of course you think this offense is just running fine. In which case you need to wake up.
Am I the only person who thinks that it is ultimately very fitting that the final regular season game in Yankee Stadium is against the Orioles? Obviously it would be an epic amount of hype if it were against the Red Sox or at least a play-off contending team, but the amount of history intertwined between Baltimore and New York makes it very fitting, in my opinion:
Ken Singleton was an Oriole great
Babe Ruth was a Baltimorean, and in fact pitched for the minor league Orioles
The original Orioles moved to New York and became the Yankees.
There’s lot of stuff like that, I think it’s kinda cool is all.
Raymagnetic, I did admit in my last post, so I’m with you to a point that the hitting coach is meaningless and yes the offense was good last year but Donnie was still there as the bench coach, I mean Long still calls him for advice for christsakes. How good was David Ortiz before Ron Jackson got to him in Boston? Not very. A hitting coach does have the ability to take guys to the next level.(Papa Jack is wasting away in Round Rock in the Houston Organization by the way)Maybe a good hitting coach could teach Gardner or Melky to be serviceable major leaguers at the plate, and help Cano learn the G/Damn strikezone and situational hitting. I just think nothing else has worked
“Am I the only person who thinks that it is ultimately very fitting that the final regular season game in Yankee Stadium is against the Orioles? Obviously it would be an epic amount of hype if it were against the Red Sox or at least a play-off contending team, but the amount of history intertwined between Baltimore and New York makes it very fitting, in my opinion:
Ken Singleton was an Oriole great
Babe Ruth was a Baltimorean, and in fact pitched for the minor league Orioles
The original Orioles moved to New York and became the Yankees.
There’s lot of stuff like that, I think it’s kinda cool is all.”
Excellent observations
Joba is the most influential homegrown player and talent to arrive on the Yankees scene since Jeter in 1996.
Their respective impact suggests multiple parallels.
— sexson .344 vs lefties ”
This season or career wise?
If sexson is signed, the move would be to DFA Hawkins or send traber down. We can not continue to carry so many BP arms for ever weakening the bench.
“I mean Long still calls him for advice for christsakes.”
I think this should be encouraging rather than seen as a negative. Donnie is still in the family even if he does wear that unsightly light blue from time to time.
bob,
when you say “you dont carry 3 catchers” i assume you meant teams dont generally carry 3 catchers although many do. however this is a special circumstance where one of our most important hitters is a catcher who isnt healthy enough to catch everyday, so you carry a 3rd to allow you to use jorge’s bat every day or as the primary bat off the bench.
if you have moeller on the roster, then posada basically takes the at bats that sexon would be getting b/c you cant dh or pinch hit posada. basically you’re giving posada’s at-bats to sexon that way.
i dont like sexon at all but if you want him on the bench, you have to find a different guy to get rid of, not moeller, he has to stay.
Joba is making friends in the right places. He is also very respectful of his position and doesn’t make many mistakes. Plus, He Can Pitch.
“i dont like sexon at all but if you want him on the bench, you have to find a different guy to get rid of, not moeller, he has to stay.”
I agree – Justin Christian’s cup of coffee is getting cold.
Whatever’s wrong with Posada, I hope it’s cleared up in 2009. Having him clogging up the DH spot, playing the occasional butcher at first, and not being behind the plate is a potential big problem for the next three seasons.
if you really want to upgrade the moeller spot on the roster, get bengie molina.
A bench is made up of guys who have put up good numbers who no longer are everyday players because of age or younger ones who don’t have enough upside that sitting them for a few weeks wouldn’t stunt their development. They should be low cost alternatives that can play situationally in the field, on the bases or as PH help.
Sounds like Sexson to me.
Well said Doreen. Spot on.
I still cannot believe some of the things said about Posada in last nights game thread. Frustration, I understand – turning on players who have never shown anything but a desire to play their best and who always give 100% is another thing altogether.
Joe S.
July 12th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
— sexson .344 vs lefties â€
This season or career wise?
———————–
career wise.
This season he’s only 0.127 vs lefties.
“———————–
career wise.
This season he’s only 0.127 vs lefties.”
Wrong – .344 this year vs. LHP
.265 career.
http://www.baseball-reference......038;year=c
Yankee Lover
July 12th, 2008 at 11:30 am
It will also be hard to control that crowd at night, that is going to be insane especially if the Yanks do not make the playoffs, then it will be a free for all
- – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - –
There’s only been one real free-for-all in baseball ….
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Cent_Beer_Night
FYI,
This year he is .344
“— sexson .344 vs lefties â€
This season or career wise?
———————–
career wise.
This season he’s only 0.127 vs lefties.”
You are wrong.
It is this year in 61 at bats against lefties.
Last year he had .333 BA against lefties.
He is consistently very good against lefties.
Sorry. I mis-remembered.
I never have or ever will understand why Cashman was so enamored with Betemit. He couldn’t be a difference maker if there was no difference to make whatsoever.
Sexson’s 2008 against lefties: .344/.422/.623
Giambi 2008 against lefties: /232/.388/.524
I’m not saying all the time, but Sexson could play 1B or DH against lefties. Having him on the bench would be far more valuable than Christian, Moeller or Betemit. He also would cost them $161,000. There is no downside. If he’s awful, you can release him in 3 weeks.
They could also give Sexson Randy Johnson’s old uniform pants. I think they should make Gardner wear them for rookie hazing.
I don’t like Rasner. He needs to go. Listen to me Cashman: GET ME A PITCHER!!!
I’m no huge Sexson fan, but we need a bat, and need one badly.
What we need on the bench is a guy that I believe should have been re-signed in the off season, he goes by the name of Doug Mientkiewicz. AKA Menky. He can play the out field, 1b, and maybe even some other positions in the infield. Or we can always try to get Miguel Cairo back. We need some utility guys on the bench. When we get a utility guy, we keep Moeller on the team and send down Betemit.
Jerome: I don’t like #5 starters who pitch like #5 starters either. How dare they.
When Jason Giambi is your best defensive first baseman, you probably need some help at the position. I still think Sexson’s a no-brainer.
Rubin: I would LOVE to Mientkiewicz back, even more than I’d like to sign Sexson. The fact that the man wants to be in pinstripes makes it even better.
Well…this game’s started a bit differently. GO YANKS!!!!
That was unexpected.
YAY! Congratulations Derek on career #200!
EL CAPITAN!
Jeter!!!
Signing Sexson is an admission of the dismal failure of the
Yankee hitters.
The pitching has been heroic in the face of injuries,
the hitting has been shameful.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=3483646
Stark likes Rivera for Cy Young
200?
“Signing Sexson is an admission of the dismal failure of the
Yankee hitters”
maybe. it also could be seen a simple bench acquisition which the team makes every year.
Jerome July 12th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
I don’t like Rasner. He needs to go. Listen to me Cashman: GET ME A PITCHER!!!
You must be the Jerome that calls into WFAN..
NOw that Yanks got all the runs they can score for 9 Innings we can win this if Rasner pitches a 9 Inning Shutout.
“You must be the Jerome that calls into WFAN..”
I would guess not – the point was borderline coherent
LOL TKinDC. That’s true!
If we had to give up money for Sexson, I would say don’t do it. Since he is essentially free (based on our 205mil payroll), I say get him and dump him if it doesn’t work out. What could it hurt? Maybe a change of scenery will do him good.
Wow, Rasner, that was totally NOT what you were supposed to do.
“Steve Lombardi of Was Watching has some interesting stats that reveal the tendencies of A-Rod and Jason Giambi.”
But…don’t people here complain that ARod always swings for the fences when it matters? These numbers seem to indicate that he instead hits singles…which is exactly what people here clamor for him to do.
nice tweak of the mechanics there rasner. is the tweak intended to give up hits and runs sooner than usual?
oh geez
Catch that
Rasner stinks. We need to get rid of him.
Anyone have a promo code for the free MLB.TV for a week thing? They sent me an email to try their service since I voted and their promo code said it was already used :/
It seemed to me that Abreu should have caught that one.
there you go folks! the worst right fielder in the american league!
thanks abreu….thanks for nothin….
the promo did the same to me
that first hit was a deep fly ball….abreu has had trouble with walls his entire career…..such a catchable ball….no reason to jump down rasner’s throat on that play.
Rasner’s Yankee swan song????
there you go folks! the worst right fielder in the american league!
thanks Abreu! thanks for nothin!
Now would be a good time for one of those sinking fastballs he’s been working on.
i guess abreu should have caught the one up the middle also.
Well, this is not the best start.
Rasner is terrible.
woo hoo one out!
Finally an out!
how about a freaking OUT
Bye Bye Rasner.
• First prize: From Jay Leno, on A-Rod’s alleged new favorite girl, Madonna: “How old is Madonna? Instead of A-Rod, maybe they should call him AARP-Rod.”
Loved that line also from starks column…
Can Sexson pitch?
In today’s St. Pete Times, Scott Kazmir spoke out against teammates that are too concerned with what the Yankees and Socks are doing.
He said that too many are watching the scoreboard from the 5th inning on and they’re losing focus on the game they’re playing.
This comes with the lack of experience the Rays have for the pressures of a pennant chase. They will now find out what they’re made of after the All Star break.
Contenders or pretenders ?
Well, according to these announcers, Bobby’s fielding is better than last year. He has 7 assists. I’ve seen him blow some throws so actually, he should have closer to 12.
Well, we are going to need to score 7 runs today.
We can’t take score in 7 games.
how much longer to we have to watch this late 20`s AAAA I never did crap in the ML`s pitch?
seriously…this is the first inning??? how many pitches so far?
This half of the inning is taking an hour.
Laura – Praying for a better second half!
July 12th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Well, according to these announcers, Bobby’s fielding is better than last year. He has 7 assists. I’ve seen him blow some throws so actually, he should have closer to 12.
according to this chart….
http://www.replacementlevel.co.....july_8_200
he is the WORST outfielder in the american league.
He’s already at 31 pitches and rising.
Alan
The Rays are getting a lot of encouragement from watching the Yankee scores.
Have we seen enough of Darly Rasner yet?
4-1. I do not think we will see Rasner after the All-Star break.
well this game is over.
hey ….nice job, abreu, letting the ball roll ALL the way to the wall.
oh yeah…and rasner belongs in AAA.
Happy Trails Rasner. Lets try another Cashman retread.
How many bad starts by Rasner will it take to get him out of the rotation?
Is this team trying to lose as many games as possible?
Yeah, I’m that frustrated.
Abreu should have stopped that one. No excuses. Rasner is DONE.
Horrible
Just horrible
Rasner is doing a great job. Just great! How can the Yankees keep going with him?
2 miscues on bobby a boo hoo
37 pitches in the first inning…
you guys hear that?! it sounds like…..
IGAWA on the next bus to yankee stadium!
Rasner strikes out the side….not in order
This sort of opens up the old schedule for the afternoon!
ugh
So I guess we will be seeing Giese today..
rebecca, that will be enough…we need your optimism….
Don’t worry, though, Cashman will make a trade and get some over 7 ERA pitcher to patch up this hole in the rotation while patting himself on the back for holding on to all his prospects.
You suck Rasner. Enjoy the rest of your career in the minors.
“Rasner strikes out the side….not in order”
He was ahead in the count on almost all of the hitters before they got hits.
prediction: Yank’s win 8-6
ok, how much clearer does this need to be now.. no way both Rasner and Ponson can stay in the rotation, not if we want to win. This offense is nowhere NEAR good enough to support two below avg pitchers.
Now Litsch will shut down the Yankees. At least Moeller is catching for Rasner, that is what he really needed to turn things around.
If only Phil was here or IPK. Then we would win.
A couple of things to learn from this inning:
1. Rasner is not good regardless of what mechanics he has
2. That is what a hit with RISP looks like.
3. That is what a hit with 2 outs looks like.
4. Rasner sucks (but where is the other option)
5. Girardi still wont acknowledge numbers 1-4 because…the guys gave a great effort and Rasner is leaving it all out on the line.
Congratulations Sir Sidney – you are now our #4 starter – please keep your blood alcohol level below 50% until further notice.
is that the FIRST walk in the series by a yankee?!?!
This has 3 game sweep written all over it.
When did Robbie start wearing his pants high?
Congrats to Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy for their Cy Yuk awards on ESPN.com
new mechanics, same results
Darrell Rasner the AAAA wonder
I thought maybe Rasner would have more success with Moeller catching, but it has been just as bad, in fact worse with Moeller costing him an out and at least 1 run. Guess he is understandably rusty though seeing as how he hasn’t played in what, a month?
no cano walked yesterday
I think after this game, at the very least, we should switch Giese and Rasner’s roles.
Cano walked yesterday
Would be nice to see some signs of life from the Yankees offense. Let’s see is they do the usual, or actually fight back in this game
Phil was too injured to attend and IPK lost his nerve and did not show
Cone pointing out how that is a pitch RObi should take
Rasner will be okay here. He is a solid major leaguer.
Cano…try one pant leg up and one down next time
good god! how could i forget that cano got a walk yesterday! that’s like a solar eclipse. or hailey’s comet!
I’m smelling a couple runs this inning….It’s aint over yet
Dear Brett Gardner,
I know power at this moment is not your thing but a line drive to the gap would work wonders.
Thanks and good luck,
Brandon
Yanks need to get some runs here and get right back into the game
woohoo!! go gardner!!
let’s see if our boys learned anything from the jays in the first inning as to what to do with the bases loaded.
brett singles!
Big hit from Brett
So does Gardner lead the team in batting with RISP now? Or is it Christian?
lol @ brandon –
If had signed off w/ “hugs and kisses” he would have hit a gapper.
pitcher’s rattled
The reason Girardi won’t reveal the rotation is at any moment someone will be brought up or we we get another pitcher.Ponson and Rasner will not be here soon.
Remember when some people thought Rasner rigured out how to pitch in the majors?Good times.
If Jeter hits into a DP, I’m going to scream.
hey hey hey!!!
Dear Brett,
Thanks for your speed.
Sincerely,
Brandon
Hey, I’ll take my Yankee runs any way I can get them.
Thank you Scutero for that error
You cannot win anything with Ponson and Rasner pitching.
You just can’t.
Why didn’t they juggle the rotation and pitch Joba today and punt last nights game with Rasner starting?
No RBI for my fantasy team, but I’ll take it!
“If Jeter hits into a DP, I’m going to scream.”
I think you should still scream – that was room service.
Did Brett’s speed help cause him fumble that grounder?
that’s a nice break right there…the kind of stuff needed to break out
Igawa, Rasner, Ponson
Thanks Hughes and Kennedy!
Wow, Bobby, that was crazy unclutch.
Well, now that we’ve seen the last of Cy Rasner and we know Sir Sidney isn’t going to stick through the whole second half, looks like the Yankees have to add two pitchers. Should be interesting to see who those two arms are.
Jeter nearly killed the rally with a DP, but in the Captain’s defense, he has looked like he’s making a concerted effort to drive the ball more often over the last few games.
Dear Alex,
For some reason you hit it hard but at someone, lets try to find a gap somewhere in this AB.
Goodluck,
Brandon
Why are Abreu and his “great eye” so easy to strike out with men on?
Just face it, with the way they’re playing, there’s a 99% chance the Yanks could get swept in every series.
Apparently our neighbors to the north are not big fans of Madonna – it must be a Celine Dione thing
Yeah Alex!
;
Clutch hit by ARod – that will shut those fans up
Ha!!!
that gardner is might speedy. i like
Dear Alex,
you see what happens when you adjust your swing to offspeed pitches
Thanks,
Brandon
that HA thing is old. get over it…
wow…nice Alex.
We have the lead..for now
come on Big G
Nice one, A-Rod!
And notice A-Rod does that on Shabbos! Kabballah all the way, baby!
Let’s just hope Ras can hold them down in the bottom of the inning…
All right Rasner. How about this time we *hold* the lead?
In the name of Kabbalah, hold this lead Rasner.
Rasner needs to shut them down this next half inning. Too many times our pitchers go out there and give back the runs we just got.
hmmm Sj44 where you at?
I could see the Ponson dislike more if the Yankees lost the games he pitched. But they have won the 3 games that he’s pitched for them so far, even the really bad one (ah, glimpses of a functional offense, if only it was more commonplace). Besides, the two not-bad ones were really not-bad.
i’m coming up for the orioles series later this month. anyone know the best route for tickets? i usually get them off ebay but i don’t see many on there now.
Fran,
Clutch hit by ARod – that will shut those fans up
No.. thats what A-rod is supposed to do.. A clutch hit would be a single in the 9th to win the game. A-rod is supposed to drive runs in, and thats he does that by getting those singles in the 2 inning but when its the 9th inning he has come up short all of his years here except for last year.. He has to get those clutch hits time and time again like ortiz to make this offense go. He needs to carry this offense casue he is in his prime and no one else..
Hey Brandon,
Why are you still blogging…after all – according to you the game is over….
Sincerely,
The New York Yankees
BBB
July 12th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Why are Abreu and his “great eye†so easy to strike out with men on?
cause abreu got socked in the “great eye” when he hit that twins pitcher in the noggin. incidentally, his heart went on the DL during that same incident, while that same twins pitcher went on to make his next couple of starts. go figure.
John McDonald out.
HA!
5 runs?
Wow, that’s a weeks worth already.
Better hold then from here Rasner, they won’t score again until after the ASB.
hmmm Sj44 where you at?
My guess is kidnapping McCutchen from Scranton to bring him to NY
I am feeling a lot better about this game now, but the lineup has GOT to keep fighting and plugging away each time they come out, because Ras is probably gonna give up a few more runs. Hopefully he can at least hold them here though, let us enjoy a whole inning of this lead!
But I expect to see Giese in long relief at some point either way, hopefully Girardi does not wait too long this time.
I have no confidence Rasner can hold this lead.
auuurgh, cmon man, dont give away precious Rasner outs!
Uh oh. Let’s hope Melky didn’t see that…
To The New York Yankees,
It’s Saturday my television is on, I’m curious to see if you can score. Meanwhile 5 runs must have shocked Joe.
Thanks for your concern it’d be nice if you can score,
Brandon
Is that guy related to Melky?
I have no confidence Rasner can hold this lead.
I have no confidence Rasner could hold a 10 run lead.
Melky will run into the dugout and say…see…sliding into first really works
Paul,
Keep up your positive thoughts! You are the only one who believes in this team. Thanks!
Here we go..
Brandon, my wild guess would be in NYC for the futures game
YankeeNate:
I just purchased tickets on stubhub for the 7/30 game. There seemed to be a fairly large number of seats available for the bleachers and tiers.
cabrera will never be the same since scuturo dove in 1st and was safe
WTG – I never liked Stairs much (btw – Canadian)
Here is my beef with Girardi. Why is he leaving Rasner in long enough to give Toronto the lead back?
Are you kidding me? This game has featured some absolutely crappy pitching and defense. No wonder both of these teams are not in first place.
Dear Ras,
Are you trying to give this game away ?
Curiously,
Brandon
Yankee Fan in Vermont
thanks
Can we please end the Darell Rasner Experiment?
He’s awful.
geez….two innings and both pitchers combined have 100 pitchers already. thats some clean baseball we’re witnessing.
“WTG – I never liked Stairs much (btw – Canadian)”
I’ve disliked Stairs since he tried to start trouble with A-Rod after the Ha! play. He’s a goon and should be playing for TB.
That was what we needed.
Paging Dan Giese?
woo hoo!!!
score some more runzzzz boyzzzzz
Considering that Ras had to get 5 outs that inning…Not bad.
I have no confidence that 10 runs can be scored in the first place
What’s our track record on insulting the offense and the team scoring in bunches afterward?
No control at all on his FB. When you throw 88mph, you should at least be able to command it.
Nice play by Jeter/Cano
You can’t blame Rasner. He is a 4A pitcher.
Blame Cashman for not getting a starter during the off season and not improving the bench.
Whew! That was a close one.
BTW, anyone who voted for the AS game last man, gets a free week of MLB.TV and the Yanks game is on it today.
Kind of nice since it’s blacked out on Extra Innings.
“What’s our track record on insulting the offense and the team scoring in bunches afterward?”
A day would have to go by without a gazillion insults to the offense if were going to test your theory. Good luck with that.
Anthony July 12th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
hmmm Sj44 where you at?
He is still eating crow about DFA’ing Giambi and trading Cano.
Wow, the Yankees almost batted around last inning. When’s the last time THAT happened against a Major League pitcher? (meaning, that Rangers scrub/gift from Ron Washington cause he loves the ‘stache doesn’t count.)
Robi should have slid – lol
It didn’t look like Robbie was running all that hard.
What will they do here…
Is Melky’s bat coming alive? He’s got two hits already.
Melky with 2 hits in a game?
Now we have to win it.
Jessie Litsch should be sent down.
Giving up all these hits to this pathetic bunch?
thanks for the heads up Original Bob, I was not aware of that.
that was a damn good AB for Moeller
If Moeller was just a little faster there…
Moeller really doesn’t have a bad eye. Perhaps he should get a bit more playing time?
BRETT !
Brett is having himself a game.
Thank you Jesus!!! Gardner is doing GREAT!
Gardner is better than Ellsbury. Mark it down.
Big hit by Gardner
Brett the Hitman with 3 RBI’s.
Yeah, he can’t hit.
BRETT!!!!!!
Yay Brett!
Brett’s the MAN!
Okay, I’m officially on the Brett Gardner bandwagon!
wtg – Little G!
Knock him in Jeet
The great thing about gardner even when he isn’t hitting is when he gets on base, he makes it count. When he hits, he drives someone in. Everytime he gets a hit, someone is on. He makes things count like he hit that sac fly like a week ago where no one else could. He may not be hitting but unlike the veterans, when he does, he makes it count.
We are going to need 5 solid from the pen.
I knew this delightfully scrappy youngster was not overmatched at this level! He just needed some time just like he did when he moved up to AA and AAA.
Gardner’s approaching the Mendoza line… maybe this game will get people off his back… We need him long term… he is our FUTURE leadoff hitter in CF
What I like about Gardner is with runners in scoring position he gives it his all, and even with his limited hitting abilities he does occasionally come through. What I can’t stand is people that are hitting in the .300s and batting 200 with RISP.
Anyway, I think we need to sign him to a 10 year 250mil contract with milestone bonuses when hitting with RISP. Deal?
Brett’s gonna a raw hitter this year, but I can’t think of one bad AB that he’s had all season, just look at that kid he’s havoc on the basepaths when he gets on.
….Where the heck has this offense been the rest of the season?
Is that a Giambi stashe the blue jay coach is sporting?
sssshhhhhh –
nobody wake up Cito Gaston.
I’m sorry, but I do not recognize this offense. Who are these people getting 2 out hits with RISP?
I think Brett scored before Jeter’s hit ball got into the outfield .
Jeter!
And Derek adds another run.Hopefully Rasner will be able to hold this lead.
Just got in. Who’s on the field? I thought the Yankees were playing?
Keep pounding the pen.
They’re gonna need it tomorrow I would think with Burnett going on short rest.
Remember last week when Girardi chewed out the team? It doesn’t appear there’s anyone who took his words more to heart than Jeter. He has been playing great since then. Nice to know the Captain’s still got it!!
What a day for a day dream. Brett Gardner closing in on Melky
I know Litsch got pounded today but the Jays really do have good pitching… Every guy they bring in from the bulpen seems to have a sub 3 ERA…. Whether it’s Tallet, Marcum, Ryan etc they all seem to have great ERA’s as well as their starters besides the Yankee punching bag Litsch….. but still a great day for the big O
Why does our offense do good when our pitching sucks? Ponson pitched horrible that one time and the offense did good. This game Rasner is doing bad and the offense does good. Joba and Moose and Pettite continue to pitch well and the offense decides to not hit.
Jeter has been swinging the bat very well but lets call it like it is Brett Gardner opened up this game.
Now hopefully Ras doesn’t get in a charitable mode.
I seriously luurrve Gardner. Don’t think I’m the only one, either. His approach at the plate is great and his talent is starting to come through at this level. If he even becomes so much as a .250 hitter at this level, he will be one of the most popular players on the team. I mean how do you not love this kid?!?
Lineup for 2009
Damon – LF
Jeter – SS
Texiera – 1B
Arod – 3B
Rios – RF
Matsui – DH
Posada – C
Cano – 2B
Gardner – CF (who’ll move to leadoff in 2010)
We need to trade assets like Cabrera, Kennedy, and a couple of our AAAA pitchers to acquire Rios (unless for some reason Crawford from TB comes available)
SAD NEWS:
The founder of Benihana, Rocky Aoki, has died. For forty years, Benihana has brought you the finest in teppen-yaki dining.
and that’s the 15th celebrity death this month. in 15 minutes, you can save 200 dollars by switching to Geico…
Why does our offense do good when our pitching sucks? Ponson pitched horrible that one time and the offense did good. This game Rasner is doing bad and the offense does good. Joba and Moose and Pettite continue to pitch well and the offense decides to not hit.”’
If only we knew. But thats the Yankees
BREAKING NEWS*********************
ESPN is reporting that the Yankees are being investigated by MLB. Apparently there is concern at MLB that the Yankees have exceeded all the runs scored in the past 3 games, in today’s game before the 5th inning. The concern is that the Yankees have replaced the hitters in their offense with players not on the Yankee Roster.
More to come on Sportscenter
We need to crush Burnett tomorrow. He’ll be on short rest so hopefully, he’ll be rusty. I was hoping he’d be traded before tomorrow, but no such luck.
Damon – LF
Jeter – SS
Texiera – 1B
Arod – 3B
Rios – RF
Matsui – DH
Posada – C
Cano – 2B
Gardner – CF (who’ll move to leadoff in 2010)”
Hahahaha If only
Whiff, that made me laugh out loud.
Wasn’t Tallet the guy who was supposed to start tomorrow before they decided to send Burnett on short rest? If thats the case I’m sure he can go a few innings, but hopefully we will at least blow their pen out for tomorrow. Hold em here Ras!!!
Laura – he’s also on a lower pitch count so if the Yanks can run up his count, they’ll get him out early.
Grounhogattor: I don’t kow enough about Rios, but that’s an interesting proposition, especially since he’s so underperformed this year his stock is likely to be lower.
More to come on Sportscenter”
I believed it up until this. They dont talk about the Yankees on NESPN
Even Rasner can’t blow this.
Rios – RF
No way TOR gives us Rios. Is he due to be a free agent?
Gardner running for Melke……you showed up today?…. what a coincidence.
That’s just what Rasner and the Yankees needed.
Whoa! It’s a 1-2-3 inning!
Brett Gardner in 7 games (positives in the lineup)
6 R, 6 RBI, 3 SB, 2 GW RBI, 1 WALKOFF
1-2-3!!!
RAZAMATAZ!
No way TOR gives us Rios. Is he due to be a free agent?”
I believe he just signed a huge contract before the season
“Hold em here Ras…”
…exactly like that. GJ Darrell.
I love how the dumb here start posting the 2009 lineups already.
Why not just do 2012 while you are at it?
Pete, what happened to your post?
Gardner running for Melke……you showed up today?…. what a coincidence.”
Im here everyday
Someone posted a line up for 2009 with Tex in it. Not for 23 million. That money needs to be spent on a catcher and future SS.
Don’t get me wrong, Tex is a good 1b but if he will come in at 15-18 (not likely since Boris is his agent and is already talking ARod money) then you can go after Tex.
otherwise, with Damon likely gone, Matsui in doubt, Abreu likely gone, Giambi gone, suddenly a team of DH’s becomes a real baseball team and needs other positions filled before adding another 20 million first baseman.
A-Rod homer here.
I don’t know exactly how this Rios on the Yankees conversation got started, but Toronto is not trading him. I highly doubt it anyway. They might be more willing to trade V. Wells, but he hasn’t been healthy or very effective since he signed that huge contract a few years back, so I’ll pass.
The Yankees aren’t signing Tex.
Deal with it.
The Melky fans are sh itting a brick. I think they actually thought Gardner would never hit
ALEX!
Damn there were cruel intentions in that swing.
Yes. I just called that A-Rod homer!
Kellen called it
kellen July 12th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
A-Rod homer here.
What are the lotto numbers for this weekend???
kellen, nice call.
I think there’s a way we can trade Matsui and get both Rios and Lincecum. Rios would have to be a throw-in.
Some of you people are unbelievable.
First off, Rios isn’t getting traded.
Second, even if they did, there’s no way they would trade him in division to the Yankees.
Do you guys think before you post some of this non sense?
“Yes. I just called that A-Rod homer!”
I think everyone on the eastern seaboard called that one …
Yeah, I agree Whiff. As fantastic as it would be to finally have a 1b who is helpful in both halves of the inning, Teix is not worth the price. Because of the Boras hype, he has become one of the most overrated players in baseball.
Oh, and who called the A-Rod homer?! Nice!!!
Of course, A-Rod homers. Limited stress, un-clutch HR…just kidding, a run is a run!
Alex just went Kabbalah
LIGHTEN UP ELROY
Toronto really has terrible uni’s and bad hats. They should never have stopped using those classic uni’s and colors they had.
Alex and Brett both with 3 RBI today.
Just remember who called the Tampa Rays collapse last week before their 5 game losing streak
Mussina A
Pettitte A
Joba B+
Rivera A+
Faransworth B+
Jeter B+
Abreu B-
Rodriguez B-
Giambi B
Posada C
Cano C
Cabrera C
Girardi B-
Kevin Long E
Dave Eiland C
The HR was nice but for some reason I like the 2 run single of Litsch better
Everyone is available – at a price… bottom line is that Abreu significantly underperforming offensively and defensively has been the most glaring issue for the Yankees (besides the injury bug).
In order to upgrade the team – Cash will need to deal for a RF given the dearth in FA this offseason.
As Rebecca pointed out – with Rios injured and signed to a large contract and the likelihood of change in the front office for Toronto – he would make a great target to focus on. Additionally – Toronto has several pitchers who are FA’s this offseason and we can assist in that area.
As for Heathrow… I hope you’re feeling better about yourself with your subaltern commentary
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Nice hit Arod…
We have to be careful not to score too many runs because we won’t have any left for tomorrow.
Cano another big hit. Im starting to think he might hit .300 this year.
Nick: I’m not sure in which non-parallel universe that is possible, but where it is, it woul be the steal of the century
“Of course, A-Rod homers. Limited stress, un-clutch HR…just kidding, a run is a run!”
It’s a little known fact that a half hour after the bombing of Hiroshima, A-Rod flew overhead and dropped another bomb on the ruins.
Sterling’s infamous HR call was born.
“Alex just went Kabbalah”
off*
“Someone posted a line up for 2009 with Tex in it. Not for 23 million. That money needs to be spent on a catcher and future SS.”
The only way he gets that much money is if Angelos goes nuts to make the guy an Oriole. Angelos is not very good at locating his wallet.
Another catcher? no need with Molina and a surgically repaired Posada.
Rios is not even an upgrade on Abreu
the grass is always greener. I watch alot of baseball and watch almost every team play. Many times you hear a name of a player on another team and think “wow hes a great player” watch him everyday for a week or so, and you may think that what we have on the Yankees is just as good or better.
Mussina A
Pettitte B+
Joba B+
Rivera A++++++
Faransworth B
Jeter B+
Abreu B-
Rodriguez B+
Giambi B
Posada B-
Cano B-
Cabrera C-
Girardi B-
Kevin Long F
Dave Eiland C-
EDIT
The Toronto announcers just said Melky was a solid hitter from both sides of the plate.
LOL
Guess they don’t follow baseball too closely.
It’s a little known fact that a half hour after the bombing of Hiroshima, A-Rod flew overhead and dropped another bomb on the ruins.
Sterling’s infamous HR call was born.
Disturbingly hilarious to me.
“I think there’s a way we can trade Matsui and get both Rios and Lincecum. Rios would have to be a throw-in.”
Where will Bronson Arroyo fit in?
Good swing Pillsbury
“Mussina A
Pettitte A
Joba B+
Rivera A+
Faransworth B+
Jeter B+
Abreu B-
Rodriguez B-
Giambi B
Posada C
Cano C
Cabrera C
Girardi B-
Kevin Long E
Dave Eiland C”
Jeter had a C first half at best. Giambi has to rate higher than him. I’d give Cano and Melky something in the D area. Pettitte’s been too inconsistent for anything higher than a B. Otherwise, I’d say you’re spot on. Only I wouldn’t know how to evaluate the coaching. I’m not one to blame the hitting coach for any offensive slumping.
Can Nady play Left and/or center?
J
I would give Dave Eiland a B+. If you think that a bullpen like the Yankees have should be performing like they are, wrong. Plus, he has kept Ponson from giving up a disaster of a performance.
With what he has had to work with, he has done well. And you cannot count Kei Igawa, Hideki Irabu’s love child is beyond help. He needs to go back to Japan and finish his career on the Japanese version of Big Brother.
It’s really that Melky hits blindfolded from the right side.
Hopefully Bronson Arroyo would be the player to be unnamed later.
Rasner. Outs. Now.
meh, I dunno, I think Rios would be a HUGE upgrade over Abreu. But why are we even talking about this? Toronto wouldn’t trade him for Tim Lincecum, so there is absolutely no way they trade him to the Yankees for anything we’re willing to give up. Especially not with the way he hits against the Yanks. You think they’re going to give our pitchers the break of not facing him anymore PLUS have his hitting, defense and speed playing against them 18 times a year? Not a chance in hell.
Perhaps we should focus on Xavier Nady since he’s also an upgrade over Bobby, and actually a realistic trade target.
Um Rasner..
giese should really replace rasner, jump on the giese train!
This is the Rasner we all know and hate
Hopefully D Rob finds sometime in this game
anyone know???
Rasner looks like hes gonna cry
looks like the prime minister from india is in the stands behind home plate
AROD never comes through. The Yankees never hit with runners on base. Jeter is washed up. Gardner is overmatched.
It’s like this game is being played JUST to spite the haters.
How many more starts is Joe gonna give Ras? Is it that we really have no one else?
anyone??
I love baseball
Eiland should drop kick Rasner in the nuts for all this chaos he’s causing
Eiland’s sole purpose was to provide continuity for the young pitchers – - – 1 out of 3 isn’t that good.
AROD never comes through. The Yankees never hit with runners on base. Jeter is washed up. Gardner is overmatched.
1. Wrong- He comes through all the time, just not in big situations
2. Wrong – You call the last week or 2 washed up?
3. Wrong – Almost ever at bat (Strike out, Walk, Hit, Sacrifice whatever) has been a very well fought at bat
In all seriousness, I think it was the Giants who said no to the Lincecum-for-Rios deal. Smartly.
Gardner Running For Melkys Spot–Brett Gardner > Jon Papelbon–MO for CY Young 2008
July 12th, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Mussina A
Pettitte B+
Joba B+
Rivera A++++++
Faransworth B
Jeter B+
Abreu B-
Rodriguez B+
Giambi B
Posada B-
Cano B-
Cabrera C-
Girardi B-
Kevin Long F
Dave Eiland C-
EDIT
how are you giving the worst right fielder in american league a b-?!?!
joe, quote of the day.
The Yanks will probably go 1,2,3 next inning, and we’ll see all of the Melky lovers come in if Gardner gets out. Right now they have changed their name, and will change it back if Gardner gets out
guess not
Ump helping Rasner out this inning
nick in SF: My bad, didn’t know it was SF that pulled out, but yeah, smart move on their parts indeed. Still, though, no way Toronto helps out the Yanks tremendously by trading Rios here.
Gift call for Rasner there.
what chaos is Rasner causing? I can’t watch the game, it’s blacked out
Chris,
He can, but it doesnt matter, the Yankees arent trading for him, Not when Cash is “seriously” looking at Richie Sexon
this umps strike zone is gettinng WIIIIDDDDEEEE
Nady is a corner outfielder, can’t play CF, but the Yanks don’t need that. They need a RH hitting RF to replace Abreu and bring better balance to the lineup.
Nady and Marte would probably cost Kennedy or Horne, plus Melancon or Robertson, and Tabata, Montero or A Jax… is it worth it?
No chance of acquiring Rios.. ZERO
Jeter gets a B+ and A-Rod a B-…. Mrs. Jeter when did you start posting about your son?
anyway, is it me, or does Rasner now work an awful lot slower than he did when he first came up and was mowing everyone down?
this umps strike zone is gettinng WIIIIDDDDEEEE
Well I would too, it’s 3 PM and the 5 inning hasn’t begun umps have homes to get to.
Chris re Nady;
http://www.baseball-reference.com/n/nadyxa01.shtml
Razamataz!!!!
LMAOOO
“Timbuurrrrrrrrrrr” – Kenny Singleton
Nice recovery by Rasner
So Darrell Rasner just struck out Matt Stairs.
Cy Razzmatazz.
Is it too early to drink?
w00t! Got out of it. HA, Stairs! Sit the F down
Pete – You have my sympathies. I never trusted the Internet and electrons, anyway.
Darrell channeling his inner Joba.
Giese next, please.
I think Rasner’s spot is still in major jeopardy.
Harden’s debut over. 5.1 innings, 10 Ks.
I would do that minus marte and the batters. Pit wants 2 pitching prospect for nady and i think kennedy and another would be worth a solid OF like Nady
Harden to Gaudin today, and the Giants are the worst team in the league right? Well maybe the Nats since the Giants have the pitchers.
Ron,
safe to say Harden is in line to win?
“Ron,
safe to say Harden is in line to win?”
Well, it’s 7-0 with two on, so yeah.
“Nady and Marte would probably cost Kennedy or Horne, plus Melancon or Robertson, and Tabata, Montero or A Jax… is it worth it? ”
If we don’t have to part with Melancon, AJax or Montero, I say yes it is. I like Robertson a lot and would love to keep him, but that’s also what I thought about LHP Matt Smith when the Yanks traded him for Abreu, and what has he done for Philly since then? Obviously Robertson is way better than Smith, but if I’m Cash, I don’t let a relief pitcher get in the way of a trade that will improve my club greatly.
My God I wish we could have known if Harden would get hurt in the future…But if we did, Pavano wouldnt be here
I was having a talk on the Subway last night with a Met fan and I told him just wait until our rotation has CC and Wang to start off, and the guy says the Brewers will resign BOTH sheets AND cc
Aiming at Gardner now? Thats f’d up
Brett for player of the game
It’s good to see the Offense on track, but I still am not confident in dong this with consistency. I’ll take it today though.
Brett’s first ML walk!
Gardner gonna pad his SB stats here
Way to be Brett.
steal second steal third
he just doesn’t have bad AB
Awesome game for Brett so far!!
Brett’s first ML walk!”
No its not
Liking the Brett more and more
Gardner is getting on base today. It’s tough to say because of the milestones accomplished today by Jeter and A-Rod, but I really hope Gardner gets POTG
Brett Gardner is for real
I don’t know whether this has been mentioned already, but what is up with Cone’s new “Singy” nickname for Singleton? He is REALLY pushing it for the past three games. I’ve never heard him called Singy before on these broadcasts and now all of a sudden Cone uses it in nearly every sentence.
“Brett’s first ML walk!â€
No its not”
Yup, it’s his third. Oops.
“the guy says the Brewers will resign BOTH sheets AND cc”
lol, crack is wack. Haven’t they already pretty much come out and said they plan to let CC walk and take the draft picks?
but I really hope Gardner gets POTG
How could they not ?
Nice DP Jeter. Who’s got that running tally going?
Someone has got to tell Jeter that there isn’t actually an award for GIDPing the most in a season.
I was going to say, Gardner has two walks prior to today(as well as a .200 obp with a .129 BA prior to today as well).
Jeter has ground out in two double plays today. This team suxs.
Run, Brett, Run!
All the scouts have the book on him. Remember the pitcher that had 5 or so pickoff attempts on him?
Oops. Guess they also have the book on Jeter.
No harm, no foul with a 5-run lead.
Even on a good day, there has to be a DP for Jeter.
It is becoming increasingly more difficult to say Melky can help this team more than Brett can. and I love the both of them, so no bias here.
“Singy” for Singleton
“Gardy” for Gardner
“Josey” for Molina
Feels like kindergarten.
lol, crack is wack. Haven’t they already pretty much come out and said they plan to let CC walk and take the draft picks?”
Funny thing is, he wasnt a crack head, he was serious. But Yes, and it was said that they will make a normal offer at first, but wont bid for him once it gets high
Brett better win POTG if this score holds up, it’s his AB that extended the rally and his baserunning effected this game probably even the pitches thrown.
I’ve got Gameday up, and figured I’d take a look at some stats for the game. I guess it turns out that in 12 at bats, Gardner seems to do well(so far) with runners on batting .333…a lot of that seems to be today though.
Jeter has ground out in two double plays today. This team suxs.
1
Say it isn’t so,
Does it sound as lame as it looks?
Why not Single? Sing? Kenny?
Will Rasner make it through the 5th?
Paging Dan Giese…
Gardner showing his true colors.
Jeters 200th HR makes him automatic POTG – Suzyn will drool all over him.
I was just gonna say, Why is Rasner still in, then saw its only the 5th inning
Prediction, the Yanks blow this lead and the game.
I just got a bad feeling.
“Scoop” Giambi hehe
Mel, it sounds so lame that I’m embarrassed on behalf of David Cone. It easily ranks up there with Generation Trey.
Gardner showing his true colors.”
Getting hits, and walks? Yes he is
Jeter would have grounded into 2 DPs had Scutaro not messed up, let’s be honest.
Edwar heatin up the bull pen
Just getting here for the game. I didn’t get to hear any of it but I see the score. I had to chuckle reading all of your posts. Now I see how everyone feels when they show up and read all the armageddon posts!
BBB I can see why you were down on Rasner when you were but why Ponson? He’s been great. I predicted the Texas game might be bad because of nerves but the other two games he was great.
Everyone else. They keep saying that only one of the Rasner runs was earned. It looks like he cleaned up his act after the first inning. No idea how everything scored though.
Jeter’s 200th HR, A-Rod passes Mantle, Gardner career day(hopefully more to come)…quite a few good performances beyond that today too.
If the fans vote right…(they didn’t vote Varitek into the ASG after all), Gardner would deserve it.
There is far too much negativity on this board. It sounds more like Giants fans in the late 90′s, than Yankees fans to me.
Yankees will bring Edwar and David Robertson in this game, and maybe Farns in the 9th if its still 5 runs
Cmon Ras! One more and he will qualify for the cheap win that he definitely deserves, karmically speaking.
Jeter would have grounded into 2 DPs had Scutaro not messed up, let’s be honest.
Give him a break.
so many peeps TODAY with the barrel’s half empty mindset…gloomy gus types..who was that hound on the cartoons that saud ooooo dear….oooooo my…..all the time?
Razamataz!!!
Rasner’s last inning? so Giese will pitch 6,7?
Can’t believe that Rasner actually made it through 5.
There we go. After all the bad luck he’s had with run support, he deserved that.
WTG Razzle Dazzle!
This would be Rasners first win in how long?
So right now Rasner qualifies to win this game.
baseball is a funny sport, isn’t it?
Keeping my fingers crossed that Orioles keep the lead. 4-3 in the 7th.
And Rasner has 5 innings. Honestly, take away his first inning, and he’s earned a win today. He kept the damage down post 1st inning. I agree that I wouldn’t mind Giese getting a shot, but he’s pitched well enough in other games for the Yankees and took the loss too.
Let’s get him this win at least.
The Jeter GIDP count vs. the Santana HR count promises to be a compelling storyline in the second half of the season.
Paul –
is this who you had in mind?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droopy_Dog
hope the game speeds up…gotta start the grill
Rasner today:
5IP 108 pitches 7hits 4Runs 3ER 1BB 6SO
I give him an…eh..alright..I guess….blah kinda grade.
Could have been much worse..
Keeping my fingers crossed that Orioles keep the lead. 4-3 in the 7th.”
What? Their game isnt until tonight
Keeping my fingers crossed that Orioles keep the lead. 4-3 in the 7th.
Ummm…they play at 7 PM
Mark (my Moeller buddy) – it’s not so much that I am down on Sir Sid, more just worried about his getting exposed. Other than the Rangers game which I also suspected he would not do well in, he has been great so far. And I am not one who worries about his personality, I believe he badly wants to be a Yankee and is on his best behavior. I just wonder, based on his career history, how much longer he can keep this up, ya know? I don’t want Cash to not make a SP move at the deadline b/c he figures we’re ok with Sid and Ras, then all of a sudden one or both implodes completely in the 2nd half.
that game hasnt started. r u watching sox in 2?
My bad. DUH! I just caught a play from last night’s game. No Red Sox score.
mark, are you enjoying that Oriole game on tivo? Keep those fingers crossed!
HAR HAR HAR YEEEEEEESSSS! THAT’S HIM!!!!!! HEHEHEHE
I’m with Paul, looks like I’ll miss most of the 2nd half going swimming.
Like what I did see today though.
Nick, will you be keeping the GIDP count?
BBB how did Rasner look after the first inning? Did Moeller and Rasner look like they got it together?
Yeah Brandon if you can believe I channel surfed an ESPN station just as a play from last night’s Red Sox game was showing. I left it as fast since the score was up there.
BBB: I talked to Ponson in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before he was called up. He seemed(and granted, this is my first time interviewing the man) that he really was intent on behaving this time around. He truly likes to be in Pinstripes, and was on a good terms with everyone in the dugout, joking around, having conversations.
All in all, he seemed like he truly wants to be in New York(a few days later, he got called up). If he can keep up what he’s been doing, I don’t know, but attitude wise, he seems ok for now.
The ‘stache has gone cold. .143 in July.
Haha, Abreu never got to leave his lead position
Giambi a victim of bad luck there. That was hit really well.
Thank god the happy hour didn’t have that guy, can’t stand him at all
They will probably replace Rasner with Karstens.
Rebecca, Brandon has both counts covered.
Are we going to see Hawkins today? Is the lead big enough?
Nick: Ahh, I missed that!
Karstens got bombed his last game, but prior to that he had pitched three great games in which he gave up 3 runs and 11 hits over the course of 21.2 innings.
Not too shabby.
The last outing wasn’t so hot though, 8 runs allowed I believe it was.
We have some interesting times coming up. Hughes is going to be ready to pitch again at some point. So is Wang. Maybe Bruney and Abaladejo (sp?) Anyone else? Will Kennedy get a trip back up? Is Rasner going away? Where will Karstens be?
With all of that going on should Cashman bother going after someone?
Enough to give you a Yankee-sized headache. Happy I don’t have to make those decisions!
I guess Edwar does need some regular work… but shouldn’t Giese get some work in today too?
Edwar has looked good, if it wasn’t for a rough June, he’d have an ERA under 2.00.
Alby is done for the year, no?
Bruney is in Scranton now iirc.
Mark – yeah, once Moeller shook off the rust in the 1st inning from not having played in so long, the battery worked out just fine since then. This is really a near AAA lineup without Rios and Wells though, so it is hard to predict a result against better hitting teams, but if they were thinking about replacing Ras in the rotation prior to this start, I think he’s done enough to stay, and hopefully Girardi saw enough to keep starting Moeller as his catcher.
Hawkins? We’re up 4, not 14 !!
Edwar goes two, then Farns and Mariano
Still wouldn’t be shocked at a change in the rotation, but give Rasner credit for gutting it out… four in the first, then four scoreless innings.
So…
Let’s hope Joe finally decides to keep Gardner in the Line-up.
Very gutsy performance by Darrell Rasner today. Horrendous first inning, and he kept on flirting with trouble. I was incredibly impressed at how he handled the adversity and was able to excel when in tough situations after the first. It also allowed for us to take a lead that, hopefully, we keep.
I think this absolutely buys him at least two more starts, and I think he earned them today.
I know there’s those who think our fifth starter should pitch like Sandy Koufax, but I like the toughness I saw today just fine.
Yanks are 38 – 1 when leading after 6 innings!
For everyone worrying last night about Yankee hitting and wanting to go out and get a bat. I think now you have to understand that Doc Halladay knows how to get hitters out. Whenever Doc pitches against us I figure there’s a good chance we’re going to lose. The only unknown is by how many runs.
You really need to know that Yankee hitting is there. So it’s streaky it’s streaky.
“I guess Edwar does need some regular work… but shouldn’t Giese get some work in today too?”
Maybe Giese comes in to finish it out, once the game is more certainly in hand?
Chris: That’s great about Ponson. That was my impression all along, it’s nice to hear the confirmation from someone who spoke to him. I imagine Sir Sid must have been a Yankee fan growing up, he has always seemed to speak and think highly of us, even when with other clubs. Which was a nice switch from all the Yankee haters on other teams throughout baseball!
Anyway, I’m glad he has gotten this chance. Hope he continues to make the most of it.
I like the idea of bringing in Sandy Koufax to be our 5th starter, but who goes if his spot falls on a Saturday?
Yanks are undefeated in games they have outscored the other team…..:)
anywho in other news, Toronto is really working their pen today, Tallet and Wolfe both threw about 30 pitches. Bodes well for tomorrow with Burnett on short rest.
“I think now you have to understand that Doc Halladay knows how to get hitters out.”
What about the myriad of other pitchers they’ve been unable to hit?
Guys who can’t throw strikes and don’t have good stuff, they hit. Junkballers who pound the zone, they lose. Guys with good stuff who miss a lot, they lose.
and hopefully Girardi saw enough to keep starting Moeller as his catcher.
BBB it is REALLY going to be frustrating if he doesn’t stay with that combination.
It was a nice recovery for Rasner, though he threw way too many pitches in the first
“I like the idea of bringing in Sandy Koufax to be our 5th starter, but who goes if his spot falls on a Saturday?”
We’ll have to check with Madonna.
Haha, yeah BBB. His locker is(I guess I should say was now) right by Gardner in Scranton Wilkes-Barre. Gardner happens to be one of the easiest guys to talk to if you’re the media, so it was easy to end up in that area.
As for Rasner, I really did like how he played today. He fought through, and didn’t make Girardi go to the bullpen after two or three innings. When it comes to a fifth starter, I’m in agreement that I’m ok with him getting a start or two more.
If he doesn’t perform, I wouldn’t be surprised if Karstens got the call-up.
whozat
So it’s streaky it’s streaky.
Mark: I don’t think this is time to make big moves. We’ve got a lot of players coming back from injury, youngster gaining more experience and, even with all that, there are no quick fixes for this team. Our retooling needs to happen in the off-season.
I wouldn’t be opposed to moves that add depth to the bench and additional rotation options that allow us not to rush anyone from AAA out of desperation. I’m not giving up anything of note from our system, though, not for a team who is no guarantee to reach the World Series.
I’m off, if anyone gets a chance(I never do this)…I’ve got a poll up on my site in reference to Brett Gardner, figured since he’s such a hot topic you might be interested in filling it out.
Here’s to Dan Giese pitching today.
Cheers
“I like the idea of bringing in Sandy Koufax to be our 5th starter, but who goes if his spot falls on a Saturday?”
he’s, like, 80 years old. tell him it’s Thursday.
“he’s, like, 80 years old. tell him it’s Thursday.”
Livan calls him “Kid”.
J Steinbrenner I definitely agree. Like my tagline says I do believe in the players we already have.
Last night I called the Yankees inconsistent and a few people flipped out. Inconsistent is the only way to describe the way this team hits or doesn’t hit.
whozat I am only talking to the posters last night who were in total despair because they were convinced the Yankees couldn’t hit. Someone wanted to go out and get a bat. Look at them today. So last night was all about Doc Halladay. It’s no great shame to admit that by the way.
hmm, I thought we’d see Robertson here..
Take care Chris. Sorry I wasn’t here to talk to you during the game. I hope you come back another time. I will go and take your poll.
““he’s, like, 80 years old. tell him it’s Thursday.â€
Livan calls him “Kidâ€.”
bwahahaha! I’m afraid to ask what Duque calls him then. Grandson?
As the resident Jew here, I can tell you that if it’s a Saturday night game that starts after sunset, it’s kosher to pitch.
“Someone wanted to go out and get a bat. Look at them today. So last night was all about Doc Halladay. It’s no great shame to admit that by the way.”
No. Today is all about Litsch. They do need another bat. They right bat, but they need another bat.
“streaky” and “can only hit bad pitchers who miss the zone” are not the same thing.
Yesterday was about Halladay. Explain their chronic inability to hit with runners is scoring position. That’s not about Halladay.
Besides, I thought Koufax was ok with pitching on Shabbos, it was just Yom Kippur that gave him pause?
5 of the 9 runs today had to do w/ Brett Gardner, he better get the POTG
2 runs, 3 RBI in (16 pitches in 3 AB)
BBB that sounds about right. Hank Greenberg was similar as well, I think.
Explain their chronic inability to hit with runners is scoring position.
Wish I could. Wish I could.
Pete, can you PLEASE press Girardi about his bullpen decisions? Why is he using his normal 7th inning guys when they’re up by 5 runs, and Giese hasn’t pitched in 8 days? Giese has good numbers too. So does Robertson.
YOU DA MAN BRETT!!! They just cant get him out!
Jeter should refuse POTG and demand that it goes to Brett!
I love YES when there are animals on the field. They just ham it up.
LOL at the Randy Johnson reference.
Melky, Melky, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when Brett comes for you
dammit Jetes
The birds are hysterical.
EVERYONE VOTE FOR BRETT
Aaron, where you at boy? And Pavado? Where are you guys today?
“Wish I could. Wish I could.”
Then how can you tell me that it’s all about being “streaky”?
There’s a deeper, chronic problem with this lineup. Getting a righty bat so that Betemit isn’t the de-facto 1B against lefties could help. If Matsui or Damon is going to be out for a while, getting another bat of any kind could help.
How can you claim it’s all about Halladay and then acknowledge that they have failed to hit with RISP even against chumps making their MLB debuts like that Thompson kid for the Reds?
Actually, I think they were referring to Winfield.
Giese is a longman.
I don’t disagree with Girardi bullpen usage. Why not get people some quick innings before the AS break? They are each pitching an inning, throwing maybe 10-15 pitches. Nothing wrong with that.
Pete, can you PLEASE press Girardi about his bullpen decisions? Why is he using his normal 7th inning guys when they’re up by 5 runs, and Giese hasn’t pitched in 8 days? Giese has good numbers too. So does Robertson.
There’s this thing called the AS break coming up. After tomorrow the Yanks don’t play until Friday. He’s getting guys work.
Relax.
Rebecca – don’t you wish us Jews (or half Jews in my case, lol) still had representation like Koufax and Greenberg in today’s game? Instead we’re stuck with Youkilis, who actually allows fans to call him the GREEK god of walks! Pitiful. But at least we have Kinsler now too.
“dammit Jetes”
I’d really like to see a % of GB to 2B or SS with a runner on 1B for Jeter.
Is 6 full innings pitched the requirement for a quality start ? Rasner gave some fans the jitters but we’ve seen worse performances. He did get some deserved run support compared to a few of his starts.
Damnit Lou, can you stop trying to go all Travis Harper with Marmol’s arm?
How do I cast my vote for Brett again ?
“Bruney is in Scranton now iirc.”
According to the awesome Mike Ashmore over at Thunder Thoughts, BB was slated to start tonight then be followed by Chase Wright.
http://thunderbaseball.wordpress.com/
“There’s this thing called the AS break coming up. After tomorrow the Yanks don’t play until Friday. He’s getting guys work.”
Sigh. You make it sound like this is the only time he’s made a choice like this. It isn’t. It’s a continuing pattern. When your starter goes out in the 5th and you have a guy who hasn’t thrown in 11 days that has great numbers out of the pen and you’re up by 5 runs…seems more important to get him some work than your normal late innings relievers who have thrown in the last couple days.
Zambrano,Milton,SAnchez,Damon,Matsui,Kennedy and Hughes.
This is what we have to save this season.Hurt and past their prime major leaguers/hurt and no expirence prospects.
YEp that will help.
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/.....p?t=244256
Now Farnsworth? There’s still a game tomorrow, Joe. Up 5 runs in the 8th and there’s no one else you trust?
Youkilis has 24 karat chutspah for allowing the Greek god of walks to stand.
I’ll bet he never eats anything kosher. Heavy on the ham & eggs. Fraud.
Brett Gardner leads w/ 45 %
Jetes 25 %
Alex 15 %
Melky 12 %
There’s this thing called the AS break coming up. After tomorrow the Yanks don’t play until Friday. He’s getting guys work.â€
Sigh. You make it sound like this is the only time he’s made a choice like this. It isn’t. It’s a continuing pattern. When your starter goes out in the 5th and you have a guy who hasn’t thrown in 11 days that has great numbers out of the pen and you’re up by 5 runs…seems more important to get him some work than your normal late innings relievers who have thrown in the last couple days.
SIGH.
Girardi’s bullpen management has been great this year.
Are you really that concerned with Dan Giese getting work? Call me crazy, but I think Edwar and Veras are gonna have a much bigger role with the team in the second half. I’d rather see them getting work to stay sharp before the break. Giese can go throw in the bullpen.
Go Yankees!
By the way, wanna rent my place?
http://tinyurl.com/6pd73s
“This is what we have to save this season.”
It’s the DL report from Tampa.
hey, did bobby catch that???
I don’t mind Girardi getting Veras, Edwar & Farns their work today at all, but it looks like this is leading up to Mo in th 9th, and I’d prefer Robertson in a 5 run game. He needs work too and Mo has had two 2 inning outings in the past 6 days.
wow
Alex now down to 13 %
Jetes is up to 30 %
Melky 15 %
and Gardner 41 %
How did Melky effect this game more than Arod
Gardners making a good case for getting more playing time than Melky when Damon/Matsui come back.
BBB: Ryan Braun is Jewish as well
Joe would feel pretty crispy if he threw an inning to Geise and then needed him for long relief tomorrow.
Don’t start with the religious clasification of MLB players again.
It’s stupid.
All the Melky homers stuffing the box with votes. Get over it, Melky is out, Gardner is in
“Girardi’s bullpen management has been great this year.”
He has been more willing to give new guys a chance, yeah. He also tried to turn Ohlendorf into a long man, which he’s not. He also let Britton rot on the bench for no reason. And right now he’s pitching his top relievers in a game that is neither close nor the last game before the break. Farnsworth pitched two days ago. He really needs the work over the other guys in the pen? They might need these guys tomorrow. If you’re not going to trust your B-relievers in a game where you’re up by 5 runs, when will you trust them?
“Joe would feel pretty crispy if he threw an inning to Geise and then needed him for long relief tomorrow.”
Then put him in to finish out the game back in the 6th or 7th and save all your good relievers for a game that might actually be close.
Uhh, guys, what’s going on in the Cubs game?
Wow, how could I have forgotten about the Hebrew Hammer? Shame on me! Wouldn’t mind seeing him win the HR Derby Mon., but I think Hamilton is gonna take it.
Alex Rodriguez 13 %
Brett Gardner 42 %
Derek Jeter 30 %
Melky Cabrera 15 %
WOW….well no one said all Yankees fans were smart
Alex had the exact same line as Jetes yet he has lesser votes than Melky. ok…………
Atleast they got Gardner right.
“Girardi’s bullpen management has been great this year.â€
He has been more willing to give new guys a chance, yeah. He also tried to turn Ohlendorf into a long man, which he’s not. He also let Britton rot on the bench for no reason. And right now he’s pitching his top relievers in a game that is neither close nor the last game before the break. Farnsworth pitched two days ago. He really needs the work over the other guys in the pen? They might need these guys tomorrow. If you’re not going to trust your B-relievers in a game where you’re up by 5 runs, when will you trust them?
My God, give it a rest already.
If Andy is right tomorrow, chances are he goes 7/8 innings. Then you use Mo to finish it off.
If Andy is off, you’re gonna need Geise tomorrow.
It’s not that hard to understand his logic here. Why you’re getting so worked up about it is beyond me.
Geise probably wouldn’t be needed tomorrow if the game was close. If he’s needed for long relief, that probably means that Pettitte was knocked out early.
Mr. Clean getting ready in the BP
Is five runs enough to trust Hawkins with?
Hawkins is warming up. I think they can trust him with the bottom of the 9th.
Not watching the Cubs game but who let it get so out of hand? Wasn’t Marmol was it? Lou seems to go to him a lot, I hope he doesn’t get Proctorized…
Oh, the SF Giants just tied up the game with 2 outs in the 9th. No win for Harden.
Carlos Marmol’s arm is officially dead.
Lou a decent manager, but Girardi is worlds ahead of him when it comes to pitchers.
Holy crap Marmol thinks he’s Armando Benitez
Melky is pathetic
What the heck happened to the Cubs?
There goes Harden’s win.
Holy crap Lou, get him out of there and on the DL.
The entire inning has been Marmol. Yet he remains.
Let the Cubs keep losing
I know Wood’s pitched like 60 games in a row. But Marmol is not the only reliable arm out there!
Well, Harden won’t get a win. SF just tied it up in the top of the 9th.
“Geise probably wouldn’t be needed tomorrow if the game was close. If he’s needed for long relief, that probably means that Pettitte was knocked out early.”
Yes…I know. That’s why I said to use Giese, maybe Robertson and Hawkins today when you’re up 5 runs. Save the big guys for tomorrow. What’s more likely? Andy gets lit up tomorrow and needs to be bailed out in the 3rd, or he goes 6 and keeps the team in the game?
Play the odds.
Oops, didn’t see the other 5 comments saying the same thing.
Jon Miller: “The Cubs fans are not saying Loooouuuuu”
Wow, Harden must feel like he’s back in Oakland with those bullpen woes. The Cubs need a better short reliever to ease Marmol’s workload, not a former starter like Gaudin. I guess they didnt have the prospects to get Street thrown in the deal rather than Gaudin, cause I am pretty sure Oakland sees Joey Divine as their future closer anyway.
Aaron Rowand, Ray Durham and Bengie Molina just refused to quit.
“that probably means that Pettitte was knocked out early.”
Also…you finish out today’s game with Giese and Hawkins, you have 5 guys to finish out the game tomorrow if you need. Robertson can go 2, Veras could throw 2, Ramirez and Farnsworth could throw one, Mo can throw one, you could even use one of the other starters to throw a relief inning with the break coming up. It just seems wasteful to throw your late innings relievers when you’re up by 5 runs and your other guys are plenty rested…and actually solid relievers.
““Geise probably wouldn’t be needed tomorrow if the game was close. If he’s needed for long relief, that probably means that Pettitte was knocked out early.â€
Yes…I know. That’s why I said to use Giese, maybe Robertson and Hawkins today when you’re up 5 runs. Save the big guys for tomorrow. What’s more likely? Andy gets lit up tomorrow and needs to be bailed out in the 3rd, or he goes 6 and keeps the team in the game?
Play the odds.”
That kind of pre-set bullpen management is what got Torre in trouble.
Girardi’s sharing the workload. It worked. Get over it.
Maybe Joe Girardi is the worst manager in the history of the game, but not using Geise in today’s game doesn’t seem to be a major blunder.
None of the good bullpen arms pitched yesterday. Traber went 1 1/3. Veras is the only one that pitched in Pittsburg.
Tomorrow’s the last game before the break.
Ramirez, who hadn’t pitched in a while, through 14 pitches. Veras 11. Farnsworth 17.
They could all pitch tomorrow, no sweat.
That kind of pre-set bullpen management is what got Torre in trouble.
Girardi’s sharing the workload. It worked. Get over it.
Some people just like to complain.
If people can’t see how much better Girardi is than Torre ever was at handling a bullpen I don’t know what to say.
if we hold on and Rasner gets the ‘W’, i’m happy for him (though i bashed him earlier). early on in his starts he threw well and didn’t get run support
Nick,
You don’t understand. The manager and coaches just pick names out of a hat. They don’t look at the scoreboard and decide these things. Absolutely random on who gets the call. lol.
Tomorrow’s game has the looks of another struggle. I just hope I’m wrong.
Nice job by Hawkins. Maybe we can trade him to the Cubs now. lol
Does a scoreless Hawkins inning up 5 fall into the same category as a “meaningless” Arod homer?
Phew, glad that’s over, even with a 5 run lead it is like pulling teeth with LaTroy. Nothing against him personally, but I absolutely cannot stand watching him pitch and eagerly await him getting handed his walking papers.
Good win though. Gardner is the man!!! And for those who will minimize the W by saying, oh, well Litsch just didn’t have his stuff today…it’s true, he didn’t, but how many times this year has the Yankee offense just let a struggling pitcher off the hook? Nice to see them make someone pay today finally, and a pretty decent pitcher too.
OH WOW!!!!!!!!!! DID U JUST SEE THAT CATCH BRETT MADE!!!!!!
Wait, it’s just run-of-the-mill.
Next goal: POTG!!!
Nice to win again!
Didn’t watch the game due to blackout, but it looks like Brett did okay today.
We shouldn’t overreact and say he’s here yet. But it seems like Brett’s had good at bats since he came up, even though he’s not always getting the desired result. He’s also faced some pretty good pitchers.
Is it Brett adjusting? Is it facing league average pitching? Don’t know. But some pretty good things happen when Brett’s out there. Hope we get to see more of him and that he can adjust successfully.
With the win today, they are 50-44. For a team whose hitting woes have been ongoing, that is not bad. That is 7 wins more than last year at the same point, and they STILL haven’t gotten HOT. To think they are on a pace to win 86 games seem unrealistic. I still don’t think they will win more than 91-92 games but that should be good enough for a playoff birth.
Nick seriously the 2 run single was my favorite AB for Alex today, the HR was nice but that 2 run single was what did it for me. He still has to adjust to those slow offspeed pitches. Jetes well for 1 R 3 RBI HR (where have you been ?)
Gardner was the man today 22 pitches in 4 AB, 2 R, 3 RBI was on base 4 times. (THE MAN TODAY !)
A betting man would say Girardi was showcasing Hawkins.
Great job by the bullpen, and a even betetr job by the Yankees bats today. Now lets see if the Sox or Rays win..chances are that we gain some ground today.
Kevin
Showcasing Hawkins?? Did the glue factory have a scout at the game???
Yes Brett!
Good day today – Went to Stingray city off of Grand Cayman… amazing
then come home to see the last inning of a Yankees victory!! Great to see that Brett Gardner had such a good game, hopefully he’ll have some confidence now as a big league hitter. Gotta beat Burnett tomorrow and go into the break with 51 wins… 41 wins in the second half should get it done
“That kind of pre-set bullpen management is what got Torre in trouble. ”
Are you kidding? I was advocating the direct opposite of what you’re talking about.
Today, we saw the standard late inning pitchers in their normal roles, despite being up 5 runs and the B-relievers being plenty rested. And having it be unlikely that they would be needed tomorrow.
Girardi has been more willing to give new guys a chance. It’s true. But…he still does stuff like today. Perfect opportunity to NOT throw your late inning guys and spread the load. Instead…he pitched the A-list. “We needed this game?”
If they want to win tomorrow, they need to work Burnett. He is on a 90 pitch count, which is about 5 innings for a normal Yankee team. Let’s see how that works out.
I knew Rasner would settle down. He’s a solid major league pitcher.
Well this day just went to …you know.
Bobby Murcer, RIP
RIP Bobby Murcer…. sad day
omg!
Bobby passed away nooooo
RIP
OMG they just said on the YES post game that Bobby Murcer passed away. RIP
God bless Bobby.
We’ll miss you.
wow…. RIP bobby
Wow that was a shot to the gut. I wasn’t expecting that at all. RIP Bobby.
RIP Never got to see him play, but you will always be my favorite YES announcer. God Bless you Bobby.
Wow, that came out of nowhere.
R.I.P.
Bobby Murcer
The I will miss you everygame when you not in the broadcast.God Bless he’s family.
That really is a shot to the gut. Wow R.I.P. Bobby.
That’s awful news. One of the classiest Yankees (and person in general) ever. RIP.
RIP Bobby Murcer.
they saved this annoucement for the end of the game.
As tears well up in my eyes now i wish only my heartfelt sympathies to bobby murcers family. He will be eternally young in my eyes, wearing number 2. G-D bless you.
oh no
This is awful, I thought he was doing much much better. RIP Bobby, you are loved and will be missed.
What a sad day RIP Bobby we miss you already. I lost a family member last night this is a tough day.
Bobby Murcer was one of the most gracious and graceful human beings in the baseball world. He will definitely be missed. My thoughts are prayers go out to Bobby and his family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Murcer family. This really came out of the blue, because although there were reports that things were difficult, it wasn’t clear things were this badly. A very sad day for any baseball fan as by all accounts Murcer was a gentleman and a fine man. .
Went from thrilled at a great Yankee win to choking back tears. Dammit, I’ll miss hearing his voice. I’m glad I was born long ago enough to see him in a Yankee uniform at least a little bit.
I wonder how the team is doing hearing this news.
I hope the Yankees have a commemorative band or something on their Uni’s to remember Mr. Murcer similar to Phil Rizutto last year.
rest in peace bobby murcer
what terrible news after a great win
May you rest in peace always Bobby and may God Bless the Murcer family in the days to come.
Very sad news.
This is very sad news. Bobby Ray Murcer was a great Yankee and gave us hope when the team was in between championship eras. He was a courageous man who rose to the occassion when he drove in 4 runs on the day they burried Thurman. His Oklahoma drawl was a refreshing sound in the broadcast booth as he joked, reminesced about the gane, and provided some good insight on the game itself. More importantly, Bobby was a strong and decent man who loved his family, loved the fans and this great game of baseball. He willbe sorely missed but he will never be forgotten. So long Bobby, we will miss you.
RIP, Bobby Murcer
anyone think Jeter’s gonna use another number in honor of Bobby Mercer?
He did use No. 2 in his second coming to the Yanks.
I can’t get the postgame, and haven’t seen it reported anywhere else.
Who announced it?
Man, I’m sitting here with my eyes watering.
Sad sad day.
The YES network announced it.
Booby Murcer can now sit and listen to more stories from his two idols, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Booby Murcer learned many things from Mantle, like being able to play hurt, 100% hustle, telling stories, but, mainly how to make fun of himself. I’ve never heard him talk about his talents in anything less than self-deprecating humor. Very few player that good could do that without it sounding like he was fishing for compliments. He, Mantle and Jim Kaat could do that.
Awful day, he was always a gentleman and loved and respected the game so much. Thoughts and prayers to his family. He was loved by so many, one of the true good guys
***Bobby***
RIP Bobby Murcer. You will be missed.
All of Yankeeland mourns the loss of Bobby Ray Murcer and all of baseball should as well. A class of a man and a credit to the game. Rest well, Bobby.
Lost a member of my family today. Rest in Peace Bobby. My condolences to his family and his extended Yankee family.
Girardi’s in tears. He’s gonna make me cry, too.
I really hope Selig does the right thing and pays some sort of tribute to Bobby Tuesday night, although I’m sure the Yankees will put together a really nice memorial before their next home game.
Girardi fighting back tears. Tough day.
I guess they’ll replace the all star patch with the black armband for Bobby?
This sucks.
Sad day, Ive always liked murcer.
*raises a toast in honor of a great ballplayer and announcer.*
Didn’t think this would affect me so much.
Childhood hero…going between the monuments…playing a big centerfield with a clutch bat…that homerun the game after Munson died…but more than that he was such a good man.
What a loss..God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Girardi was being absolutely real there Bobby was one if his heroes growing up how sad, we love you Bobby you are in a far better place.
Bobby Murcer R.I.P… an excellent player in his time…
My prayers are with Murcer’s family.
He was a gentleman.
hopefully this will turn around the season for the Yanks emotionally.
What a great, great man. Seemed like such a nice guy. I really thought he was in the clear with his disease. Rest in Peace, Bobby.
Obviously Pete hasn’t paid much attention to Canadian news throughout his weekend trip to our great nation. Had he picked up a newspaper he would have learned Rogers is the most hated corporation in this country. Not only does it provide an unreliable wireless network, they make you pay outrageous amounts of money just to access it. Just look at what a Canadian must pay just to own an iPhone.
You Americans should be thankful you have options such as AT&T, etc. Don’t take your Phone companies for granted!
never trust the media.
they always say things to make the people not worry.
YES is doing a terrific job with their tribute to Bobby.
Oh my god, Im about to cry, no i am crying. This world and the Yankees just lost a great man, and a wonderful player, and announcer. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
RIP Bobby Murcer
1946-2008
You will me greatly missed.
Rebecca,It really amazed me how Girardi seemed most affected by this of all those interviewed. Says a lot about the man that is Joe Girardi.
This is just a crappy day. I’m trying to just imagine Murcer and Rizzutto calling games in heaven.
“Rebecca,It really amazed me how Girardi seemed most affected by this of all those interviewed. Says a lot about the man that is Joe Girardi.”
Out of everyone interviewed he is not only the only one old enough to have really watched him play he also worked side by side with him in the YES booth. I would have been shocked had he not been crying.
Murcer along with Mantle are the reasons so many Oklahomans such as myself, father and brother are Yankees fans. He will certainly be missed but he has a great legacy that will never be forgotten.
Damn, Bobby Murcer’s gone.
He was only my dad’s age.
Rest In Peace, Bobby.
raymagnetic it is difficult because matsui will be back and has to dh wich puts giambi at first and matsui was on fire before his trip to the dl.sexson will seriously complicate things.matsui has to dh or we might lose him for the year,plus sexson uses a roster spot and betemit will be lost in the mix.we need wang,damon,matsui back,platoon gardner and melky to light a fire under melky’s but.the pitching has been great.pavano,hughes,sanchez are throwing.i can’t wait to get a look at sanchez plus the yankees wan’t to see acevez at the major league level.going to get interesting.
Sad news about Bobby. May he rest in peace.
Bobby will be missed by one and all. Condolences to his wife, family and many friends.
Bobby
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord: and let perpetual light shine upon them. May he forever rest in peace.
Has anyone read Bobby’s book? I imagine it might be hard to get a copy in the coming weeks. I’m not much of a reader but he’s someone that I’d love to read his thoughts and stories.
R.I.P Bobby Murcer. I remember them high school days where i came home to watch the Yankees and you shared those amazing stories. Will for ever be miss. A beautiful human being.
Jeez, I’m a really young Yankee fan, and I may have never gotten to see Bobby play, but damn if this doesn’t feel like I just lost someone from my family epsecially after seeing his smiling face in the booth, and hoping that her could return. My prayers go out to his family. We’ll miss you dearly Bobby! RIP.
YA MAN!! – I’m going to hope and assume that you’re referring to the game
Anybody know who if any players we may have in the “Futures Game” Tomorrow?
I know last year Joba and Ian were in but I’ve not heard of anybody that may be from the farm taking part.
BO-BBY MUR-CER!!!!!!!
I’m not the biggest fan of Kay, but I found myself missing him whenthey reminisced about Bobby. Kay has stated time and again that Bobby was his favorite Yankee growing up and was an unabashed fan even while working with him. I’m sure he would have had something really nice and poignant to say.
jesus montero and ramiro pena
RIP Bobby Murcer. A Yankee for life…
Kevin
Kay wouldn’t have been able to maintain his composure.
JoeT- I literally just finished reading his book while on vacation this week; its a great read for any baseball fan. The last few chapters about his struggle with brain cancer might be particularly hard to read now given his passing, especially because he mentioned one of his goals was to throw out the first pitch at opening day 2009
RIP Bobby
RIP Bobby.
A legend to us Yankee fans. It’s sad to see how quickly we can all fall. May he rest in peace.
Anybody know who if any players we may have in the “Futures Game†Tomorrow?
I know last year Joba and Ian were in but I’ve not heard of anybody that may be from the farm taking part.
Hope Piniella is ok.
Bobby is in the light on earth and in heaven
What time does the Futures game start tomorrow?
I feel like I’ve lost a family member, even though I never had the opportunity to meeet Bobby. A sad, sad, day for true Yankee fans everywhere. He has at least finally been freed from all the pain and suffering he undeniablely has gone through these last couple of years. Somewhere upstairs I can just picture Mickey yelling towards Bobby as he walks towards that pickup game. “Hey #2, grab a glove, we got room for one more. My thoughts and prayers go out to Diana and her family.
RIP Bobby
You may be gone, but never forgotten.
Thoughts on Bobby Murcer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
Thoughts on Bobby Murcer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBARKlfGm3E
Thanks Scott…. yeah not sure if i’d be able to read that part now. I’m not much of a reader at all and i’ve been meaning to buy a book by one of the Yankees greats that are out there (Bobby, Yogi, Torre, someone like that).
hey, off to tampa i go to see the new york yankees.