Game 98: Athletics at Yankees
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- July
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YANKEES (52-45)
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi DH
Cano 2B
Betemit 1B
Cabrera CF
Molina C
Gardner LF
Pettitte LHP
Andy Pettitte (10-7, 4.03) vs. the Oakland hitters.
Justin Duchscherer (10-5, 1.82) vs. the New York hitters.
Notes: Late report for the fellas today and the lineup was just posted. The Yankees claimed yesterday that Posada bruised his hand, which could be why he’s out. That he can’t throw could also be a reason. … The Yankees have won 7 of 10 overall and six straight at the Stadium. … Cano is 6 of 10 since the break with three runs scored, three RBI and threee extra-base hits. … This is interesting: The starters have a 3.86 ERA since Joba Chamberlain joined the rotation. It was 4.88 before. … The starters are 4-2 with a 2.64 ERA over the last 10 games. … The Yankees have struck out 30 over 21 innings in the first two games of the series.
A NO-NO FOR EDWAR: Edwar Ramirez has thrown nine consecutive hitless innings, walking two and striking out 14. He has allowed one hit in his last 11 innings while walking two and striking out 15.
A NEAR NO-NO FOR FARNSWORTH: Kyle Farnsworth’s last 9 appearances: 8 0 0 0 4 7. He has dropped his ERA from 4.24 to 3.43.
Edwar and Krazy Kyle are actually reliable. Joe Girardi and Dave Eiland should start working on gas prices next. Clearly they are brilliant men.
BLOG INTERVIEWS SOME DOPE: The Chuck Knoblog did an interview with me if you’re interested.
Back later with updates.
UPDATE, 10:57 p.m.: Sen. John McCain is scheduled to be at the Stadium today and will be interviewed on YES.
UPDATE, 12:00 p.m.: Johnny Damon started a throwing program today and tried to get activated for today, to no avail. “My decision is to play today and hit leadoff,” he said.
Brian Cashman said there was a chance Damon could go on a one-day rehab. It seems to be a fluid situation.
UPDATE, 1:08 p.m.: It’s 92 degrees (and rising) at first pitch. Yikes.
Sen. McCain and Rudy Giuliani are in the box next to the Yankees dugout. The Senator is wearing a light blue shirt, which would seem to be a bad choice in the heat.
UPDATE, 1:24 p.m.: That’s twice in the last three games that Bobby Meacham has gotten A-Rod thrown out at the plate. It’s one thing to be aggressive, but it’s another thing to give away outs. Meacham is getting guys thrown out by five feet.
Meacham and Mike Harkey were the two choices Girardi made for his staff. It’ll be interesting to see whether the Yankees make any changes in the offseason.
Paging Willie Randolph.
UPDATE, 1;34 p.m.: By popular demand, here are the pregame interviews of Joe Girardi:
and Johnny Damon:
UPDATE, 1:51 p.m.: Andy Pettitte is dealing. He has struck out five of the first 11 batters he has faced. Of his 41 pitches, 29 have been strikes. The big Texan is used to the heat and seems to be thriving.
UPDATE, 1:51 p.m.: Forgot to mention this before, but Mike Mussina took BP today before the game. He informed Kevin Long that since he had the only hit by a pitcher this season, he had earned the right to hit whenever he wanted.
With many of the guys taking a pass on BP today, they let Moose take his hacks.
UPDATE, 1:59 p.m.: Get this, Brian Cashman attended the New York premiere of The Dark Knight on Monday. Seems that a member of Assistant GM Jean Afterman’s family was involved in the making of the movie (which is great, go see it) so C-Money was in the house with all the celebs.
UPDATE, 2:25 p.m.: That’s seven in a row for Pettitte, three by strikeout. He’s at a solid 68 pitches after five innings. Duchscherer is at 70 as we start the bottom of the fifth.
UPDATE, 2:27 p.m.: Brett Gardner has to stop hitting the ball in the air as much as he does. He has not been nearly as tough an out as the Yankees thought he would be.
UPDATE, 2:43 p.m.: Nice AB by Sweeney who came back from 0-2 and hit Pettitte’s cutter for an RBI single to center. The Yankees have let Duchscherer off the hook with two quick innings. He’s at 79 pitches after 5.
UPDATE, 2:46 p.m.: The ’stache delivers the short way, just inside the foul pole in right field and just above the wall. 2-1 Yankees. That’s 20 homers for Giambi.
Nine outs to get for the pinstripes. Pettitte 3, Farnsworth 3 and Mo 3? Not blowing out Mo yesterday was a smart move by Girardi.
UPDATE, 3:04 p.m.: Great job by Pettitte (7 4 1 1 0 7). He’s at 97 pitches and is likely done for the day.
UPDATE, 3:07 p.m.: But no, Pettitte is going back out for more. Girardi got burned by this once before in that wild game against KC on June 7, we’ll see what happens.
UPDATE, 3:1x p.m.: That’s how you Kyle-proof a game, you retire the side in order in the eighth inning. That was a dominant start for Pettitte. 8 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 0 walks and 9 punchouts. 114 pitches by my count.
UPDATE, 3:24 p.m.: Tough error there. Bet they change it to give Alex a hit.
Enter Sandman.
UPDATE, 3:26 p.m.: Hmm, Richie Sexson as a defensive replacement at first base. I guess he is the best option. Betemit is an adventure there.
UPDATE, 3:34 p.m.: And there you have it, a 2-1 win after a little drama. That’s a three-game sweep, eight wins in the last 11 games and a 53-45 record for the Yankees. They are eight games over .500 for the first time this season. Has the train started to roll?
Back later with some reaction.
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Why do they keep playing Betemit at first? Giambi seems to play better when he is fielding.
Very interesting stats on both Edwar Ramirez and Kyle Farnsworth. It seems like the pitchers are doing the job. The only problem now is bringing in the runners who are usually left on base. Go Yankees!
Kevin
The pitching as a whole has been a pleasant surprise this season. A lot of players are stepping up and contributing. I think it has a lot to do with people have their designated roles at this point.
Not to knock on Torre, but whoever had the hot hand at the time would get the call when he was managing…no matter how many days in a row it was (unless it was Farnsworth who appeared in very few games late last season)
Now, Girardi has the pen set up like it should and people know when and what situation they will be called upon.
Now, he and Long need to concentrate on getting this offense rolling and score some runs so we can take avantage of the spectacular pitching performances.
Believe in the power of the ’stache. Giambi has good numbers against Duchscherer.
McCain will proceed to tell everyone the Yankees were just in a mental offensive slump.
“The Yankees claimed yesterday that Posada bruised his hand”
YES showed Posada’s hand yesterday, and it clearly was bruised.
which probably explains yesterday’s crappy throws. Posada made some good throws before the all-star break, he clearly had improved….
Turntwo-
actually he’ll call us an empire of whinners.
Posada said afterwards that the bruise may have affected his throwing. His throwing is bad to begin with because of his shoulder, and the bruise only made it worse.
is there not enough of a military/religious theme to every event at Yankee Stadium, they need to be overtly pro-Republican, too?
Posada got a bit beaten up in yesterday’s game.
“is there not enough of a military/religious theme to every event at Yankee Stadium, they need to be overtly pro-Republican, too?”
Very well said, CC.
And McCain is running for office (i.e., President).
This isn’t surprising, but it’s totally inappropriate.
McCain will tell everyone that the Yankees need a surge, that he was in favor of it when nobody else was and that he was right then and that we are starting to see a turnaround in Baghdad, er… the Bronx.
JR
I think even the most fervent Torre supporters will tell you that he could have handled the bullpen better.
If Posada’s hand was bruised, wouldn’t it be difficult to even direct the ball? The ball was thrown in the right direction every time (2nd base) it was just always short… I think Jeter actually saved 2 errors from Jorge.
Political comments on a sports blog are always nauseating.
There are better venues.
McCain? Why? I don’t like my sports marred by politics. Boo!! Leave baseball alone.
Hopefully YES will ask McSame about his ole friend, Abner Doubleday
Murphydog - LOL!
Greg Oden: “I like Barrack Obama but I went to high school with McCain.”
ya know, Cindy McCain and Vicki Isman are a couple of nice MILFs.
Evan
What does milf mean?
Rock on Edwar..and..goo..goo…oy..good job so far Krazy Kyle.
I can’t believe I just typed that.
Girardi has done a great job with the pen. Everyone gets a chance like Robertson is getting opportunities along with Veras, Edwar, Farnsworth, MO obviously. That is five guys to work with all of whom, he has trust in. We have Hawkins mopping up and Giese in long relief. Right now, our pen is solid and I think we shouldn’t change anything until something falters. By the way, the starters ERA after Joba joining the rotation has to be inflated from Rasner.
as a Yankee fan, it’s bad enough that you periodically have to put up with him on broadcasts, though the broadcasters never ask non-softball questions such as “Mayor Guiliani, was it stupidity or corruption that caused you to put the NYC emergency commmand center in the WTC?”
just ban politicians from the broadcast booth. no baseball broadcaster will ever ask a tough question.
Melky I’d Like to Forget?
“Greg Oden: “I like Barrack Obama but I went to high school with McCain.””
Wow - Did Oden’s uncle, LeBron go to the same school?
Vrsce-
does your cable system block Google?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=adc3MSS5Ydc
I think this video from JibJab sums up the past year pretty darn well.
Who is “Sen. John McCain?” Never heard of him. Must have played for Boston.
Ok,
I will look it up.
“is there not enough of a military/religious theme to every event at Yankee Stadium, they need to be overtly pro-Republican, too?”
I’m sorry, but when did the Yankees become a publicly owned governmental entity such that they cannot espouse an opinion or political point of view including, gulp, the very frightening and dangerous concept of “God Bless America?”
If indeed equal time requirements apply to YES and Cable/Satellite/Telecom TV broadcasts, then they will no doubt be honored and the junior senator from Illinois will get his shot.
As I understand the law, Steinbrenner/Yankee ownership is just as entitled to have an opinion as are the rest of us. That opinion seems to be: honor the troops and respect what they are doing. Most of you apparently cannot understand the difference between honoring the troops versus a sentiment that expresses love for war anytime, anyplace for any reason.
Contrary to the fashionable, standard liberal/progressive party line, Patriotism is not the same as fascism and Good Citizenship does not require that expressions of love for America have to be fought at every turn. Really, you people ought to get over the “God Bless America” problem. It’s maybe 90 seconds out of every game to honor people who have died, been wounded and who dodge bullets wearing our country’s uniform.
Mo’s the weakest link in the bullpen now, if they keep insisting on bring him in non-save situations.
Molina Is a Large Fellow?
murphydog
Well said.
My father sent John McCain’s campaign my address.
I have not forgiven him this.
Posada’s shoulder is a lot worse than they are letting on. There is no other reason to be starting Molina 5-6 times a week (and don’t get me wrong, Molina is a great catcher) and at the same time keeping Moeller on the roster too.
If Posada seriously cannot continuously throw out runners, ot atleast get the ball to second base, he needs to forget about this season and get the surgery.
Right now his bat is not that great and is probably being effected by the shoulder injury as well. If we didn’t already have a jam at the DH spot I would consider keeping Posada around.
Let’s get one thing straight though. We all want Posada to be an above average catcher for the remaining years of his contract. Why jeopardize his health/safety by running him out there when he clearly needs to have his shoulder worked on?
Rebecca–Optimist Prime-Mo for Cy Young 08
Maybe he was trying to tell you something.
Murphydog-
I believe in going to church every sunday, unless there is a ball game on. And I love fireworks!!
Matsui Is Likely Finished?
Rebecca-
has mccain knocked on your door? I hear he’s pretty randi.
Good one Nick
““is there not enough of a military/religious theme to every event at Yankee Stadium, they need to be overtly pro-Republican, too?”
I’m sorry, but when did the Yankees become a publicly owned governmental entity such that they cannot espouse an opinion or political point of view including, gulp, the very frightening and dangerous concept of “God Bless America?”
If indeed equal time requirements apply to YES and Cable/Satellite/Telecom TV broadcasts, then they will no doubt be honored and the junior senator from Illinois will get his shot.
As I understand the law, Steinbrenner/Yankee ownership is just as entitled to have an opinion as are the rest of us. That opinion seems to be: honor the troops and respect what they are doing. Most of you apparently cannot understand the difference between honoring the troops versus a sentiment that expresses love for war anytime, anyplace for any reason.
Contrary to the fashionable, standard liberal/progressive party line, Patriotism is not the same as fascism and Good Citizenship does not require that expressions of love for America have to be fought at every turn. Really, you people ought to get over the “God Bless America” problem. It’s maybe 90 seconds out of every game to honor people who have died, been wounded and who dodge bullets wearing our country’s uniform.”
Blah, blah, blah youre a fascist pig, blah blah
One person on a sports blog and it’s “you people”. There is a very very small yet vocal minority who feel that way, on both sides. Doesn’t mean it’s “party line”.
Pete:
Edwar and Kyle look good.But just like last year they will play good for a week or 2 then implode.They both will still end up with high 4 Era’s.Edwar with a 6 Era.
Remember when Ohlendorff was consider a set-up man.People forget quick.
Evan:
“I believe in the Church of Baseball. I’ve tried all the major religions, and most of the minor ones. I’ve worshipped Buddha, Allah, Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, trees, mushrooms, and Isadora Duncan. I know things. For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I heard that, I gave Jesus a chance. But it just didn’t work out between us. The Lord laid too much guilt on me.”
- Annie Savoy in Bull Durham.
Globalwarming
in terms of structure, I love murphdog’s rant
murphydog: Barf.
Guess we know where -your- politics stand.
Politics should stay the H out of sports. Sports are there to get away, not to ‘enjoy’ the garbage some more.
poor jorge… he is getting beat up this year.
hopefully he feels better soon, but i still like at the DH spot for now.
Wire, if Mo had a representable catcher catching for him yesterday, then maybe there’s no stolen base and on the two hits, the run doesn’t score.
I agree with what Girardi said, you’ll take your chances every time with him.
murphydog
Ironically, Annie Savoy broke most of the ten commandments
McCain will fall asleep by the 2nd inning. That’s his scheduled afternoon nap time.
The 1st inning will see him liking the Yankees and the 2nd inning, the Oakland A’s.
Owner John Henry, CEO Tom Werner, and Theo Epstein are traveling with the Socks on their road trip.
A good guess is that Manny will be part of their discussions.
MoBoy, you really think Edwar is going to end up with an ERA of 6?
If Matsui is done for the season and Jorge can’t contribute consistently, we really need help. I dare not say the name.
How do you worship mushrooms? Is a saute pan involved?
McCain will fall asleep by the 2nd inning. That’s his scheduled afternoon nap time.
LMAO! Nice to see Robbie moved up even though it is temporary.
Global Warming:
With all due respect it’s been a lot more than one person expressing some chafing at God Bless America over the last year or so around here. It’s a far from uncommon theme, albeit misguided.
And if you are calling me a fascist pig, you misfired. My point was that Freedom of Expression works for everybody, and that Patriotism is more complicated than any one approach to Peace, Love and those cuddly Jihadists.
“Ironically, Annie Savoy broke most of the ten commandments.”
Name one of us who hasn’t
“Pete:
Edwar and Kyle look good.But just like last year they will play good for a week or 2 then implode.They both will still end up with high 4 Era’s.Edwar with a 6 Era.
Remember when Ohlendorff was consider a set-up man.People forget quick.”
You keep saying they will implode but Kyle has like a mid 3 ERA and Edwar has a sub 3 ERA.
Also, if you knew anything, Ohly faltered when he was used as a long man and Girardi screwed up there. Olhy was pretty good in 1 inning but when Girardi tried 3, he faltered. Olhy just needed the right role.
Mariano a weak link? That was a stupid post. I think he can let up a run once in a while.
“Mariano a weak link? That was a stupid post. I think he can let up a run once in a while.”
To add to that comment, Mo has the lowest ERA of anyone and is perfect in save situations. God, whoever said Mo is the weakest link needs medicine to fix that brain of yours.
Barf:
I didn’t come here looking to read political opinions either. Some other folks raised the issue earlier and I responded. But apparently you do not believe in equal time for opposing opinions. I guess that’s where your politics stand.
BTW, nice screen name.
There are NOT 108 beads in a rosary. There are 59.
Murphydog–
Could not agree more. And, in tone, you raised the level of discourse, which of late has been declining on this wonderful blog.
Good going.
“There are NOT 108 beads in a rosary. There are 59.”
Stathead!
“There are NOT 108 beads in a rosary. There are 59.”
That’s why you can’t believe everything you read.
I took the quote from Wiki’s entry on Bull Durham. Assuming you are correct, (and the last time I laid hands on Rosary Beads, they caught fire, so you can’t go by me), it’s either Wiki’s error or the screenwriter’s.
“Sen. John McCain is scheduled to be at the Stadium today and will be interviewed on YES.”
i hope someone asks him, ” senator, what do you think of cashman’s younger and cheaper plan?
Maybe its not an error at all, just a joke.
Greg Norman tied after 11th hole.
I wonder if he’s juiced.
Maybe just because I’m from the most republican area in all of NY but McCain 08!! And I remember that the reason that the Yankees had that whole winning stretch last season after the All-Star break was because all the injured players were slowly coming back. Once Damon comes back and the others slowly follow suit—things might start looking a lot brighter.
“senator, what do you think of cashman’s younger and cheaper plan?”
McCain: Well, my wife is certainly younger, but I can’t say cheaper. Works for me.
“Owner John Henry, CEO Tom Werner, and Theo Epstein are traveling with the Socks on their road trip.”
are the wheels starting to come off the red sox bus? for how bad the yankees have been for most of the season, it’s hard to believe they are only three games back from the red sox in the lost column.
red sox ownership and upper management believes that all players are expendable. players are just carriers of numbers . manny on the other hand has an egocentric view of himself that he’s pretty important and unique. i tend to think manny’s right.
red sox ownership is on a collision course with manny and that can be nothing but good for the yankees. a little losing streak by the red sox to amp up the pressure cooker in boston and things could be fun to watch.
Pete’s on 1050 ESPN right now
Hey Pete, you sound great and your points are right on. Now go straighten out M&MD.
Incidentally, there are 108 outlaws covered in Shuihu Zhuan/Water Margin/Outlaws of the Marsh, 108 temptations/desires in Buddhism, and apparently Hindu deities have 108 names, if I am to believe Wikipedia. Oh, and a Japa mala usually has 108 beads.
guhhh yeahhhhh
ur voice makes me want to jizz all over gauhhhh
(The Hindu deities having 108 names is what I’m not sure about; the 108 outlaws and 108 desires I know from other sources)
There is no set number of beads. It could run anywhere from 3 to 500, depending on the religous order and use.
A Buddhist rosary has 108 beads
I’m proud to say there are a number of commandments I haven’t broken… I admit partial credit goes to my neighbors who married some really ugly women!
Who cares about McCain being interviewed… at least we’ll hear from someone who actually knew Abner Doubleday!
My only problem with “God Bless America” is that the recording is more than 30 years old… can’t we get a newer version sung by a New Yorker… Bill Joel, you busy?
Of course 108 is an important number on the show Lost.
And John McCain is 108 years old.
And Barrack Obama has changed his Iraq position 108 times.
Yay, fun with numbers!
“Sen. John McCain is scheduled to be at the Stadium today and will be interviewed on YES.”
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McCain will not be buying Budweiser at the Stadium. He had some shipped cold from Cindy’s Budweiser distributorship in Arizona.
Oh yea, gotta smack the Bull Durham writers in the head if they seriously wrote that Buddhas get worshipped.
BTW, folks, if you want to vent about McCain, you can blame our old nemesis, Randy Levine.
As many of you know, since Signore Giuliani’s abortive Presidential campaign ended, he has become a vociferous champion of Senator Diamondback. In fact, McCain and Giuliani have enjoyed a close political and personal relationship for over a decade.
Just yesterday, in fact, the Little Duce, faced with political irrelevance, announced the formation of a political PAC to assist in promoting Republicans for NY state and national offices.
And, we all recall, President Randy Levine, was a former commmissioner and deputy mayor during the Giuliani administration the Yankees hired because they calculated his political acumen would assist them in winning approval for all the construction licenses and tax abatement the new Stadium required.
George Steinbrenner, contrary to popular myth owed to his entanglement with Nixon, is actually a Democrat. (I don’t pretend to know Hank and Hal’s leanings.)
In fact, the reason why CREEP (aptly named)– Nixon’s committee to re-elect the President which used the IRS to extort campaign contribution from wealthy businessman, among others– embroiled George in the campaign finance scandal in the 70’s that resulted in his first suspension from baseball was because he’d contributed publicly to Democrats candidates in the Cleveland area and the Nixon people thought extorting money from him amounted to fair retribution.
Kill-Schill, thanks for that really, really useful information. Please make sure you’re seated when McCain appears on YES and keep cold liquids at hand. If you start to hyperventilate, try calm breathing exercises.
the only thing I will say about the Kate Smith “God Bless America” issue is that for a team valued at over $1bn the version of that song sounds like it was recorded on a wooden tape recorder (no McCain jokes) and is of a crap like quality so high that liberals and conservatives should be offended….
86….you posted it while I was writing the same thought…crap like version from a fat Flyers fan
Thanks Nick but I actually like McCain.
I only hyperventilate when the Yankees are losing and are multiple games out in the standings.
Why such a political atmosphere on the Yankees blog? Who cares who is being interviewed by the YES network crew?
Let’s talk Yankees…let’s talk about the upcoming schedule, let’s just talk baseball.
Can we stop with the political commentary?
Pete shouldn’t have even mentioned a politician coming to the Stadium because it always provokes people to express their opinion on political matters and none of it is appropriate for this blog.
Shame on you, Pete.
Was I hearing things or did Mike take bp today?
Boston is counting on the return of Ortiz to stablize the club….Randy 1, just read your posting on the great Clete Boyer & he was the best 3rd baseman I’v ever seen going to the line…..He throw guys out from his knees…He also would hit 18 HR’S and drive in 70 runs from the 8th spot in the lineup….He played of the line to cover for Kubek….But that was an infield as good as there ever was…..Wonder how they’d fair today with all the endless sabermatics evaluations…..Sometimes stats do not translate clearly enough to what you actually see…Talent cannot be equated to stats as life or death measure…..Old School is guess……
McCain’s little interview was harmless, very nice actually. He spoke of attending the post-9/11 2001 World Series games in Yankee Stadium & Arizona with Guliani.
Back to baseball. Play ball!
Duscherererer hard to hit with RISP…hmmm, not good for our boys.
Let us move from this religious and political stuff and refocus on baseball the purpose of this blog
I like today’s lineup.
It looks weak in the lower order, but I believe they will have success against Duchsherer. His success is primarily becuase of his soft stuff and the lower order which does not swing for fences will have a better success.
Duchcherer has been superb this year. He gave up more than 2 runs only once this year and Pettitte has to really keep up with him and hope the offense scratches some runs. It will be interesting game today.
I sitll predict Yanks will win with contributions from unlikely sources.
Just for the sake of it being interesting, I mentioned McCain is here.
NOW STOP TALKING POLITICS!
Please.
Thank you very much. The last thing we need is political stuff.
Quick Note: OTL on ESPN today had a brief look into Mix Martial Arts, do you guys know that there are kids being trained at age 4 in the U.S. how to kick somebody’s a*s in 300 different ways, submission holds, take down manuevers, violent punches to the face, listen I’m no parent but any parent that puts thier kids into this crap should be arrested for child abuse. So the next time your kids play fight in the school yard his opponent whether he/she knows it might be and 8 yr. old or 10 yr. old who wants to show off those moves and possibily land him in the hospital or worse.
Frank Shamrock sounded like a complete jackass. I hope you guys take the time to spread the word that you do have a problem w/ MMA training at such a young age, they are going to teach kids how to kill someone at before he reaches 14.(think about that next time you take your coffee in the morning.)
Duchscherer is tough to hit period.
If Andy can keep this a close game and we can atleast make Duch throw a lot of pitches, we can attack that bullpen again.
OTL MMA for kids
I strongly suggest you take the 5 mins. a skim through that video before game time.
I have no doubt that our Murderers’ Row lineup can rough up Ducksauceserver. That team is demoralized!
hey guys if anyone is looking for some cheap hilarious internet entertainment I highly suggest http://www.drhorrible.com/index.html, its free for the remainder of today
I just felt like adding that, anyways sweeping a team mathematically able to challenge for the WC would be nice, as would Cano hitting some more. I’m more worried about the offense with this team than the pitching.
A few quick points:
Are we surprised that the Yankees franchise is pro-Republican? George was convicted of making illegal donations to support Watergate and of obstruction of justice.
The Yankees are a private enterprise but they receive MASSIVE public funds and therefore would generally not be treated as a regular private company.
And finally, I love how Joe is managing the bullpen. In the Torre days games where the Yanks were losing and had to go to the pen often turned to blow outs because Torre’d use some of the guys one a week and they were never sharp. Joe seems to get everyone in often enough that they stay sharp and can keep them in games when they are losing.
Star-Ledger Staff
Hideki Matsui’s uncertain status for the rest of the year has caused the Yankees to increase their interest in Pittsburgh outfielders Jason Bay and Xavier Nady. A major-league official familiar with the Pirates organization, who asked not to be named because of the sensitive nature of trade talks, said the Yankees also have interest in lefty relievers Damaso Marte and John Grabow.
“It’s going to take a little bit of time,” the official said of Pittsburgh’s evaluation of Yankees prospects. “I think with recent events, (the Yankees) would like to add a bat.” Pittsburgh wants more for Bay than Nady, the former Met; both are right-handed hitters who would help balance the Yankees lineup.
Minor-league outfielders Austin Jackson and Jose Tabata and pitchers such as Ian Kennedy are names that could be discussed. Melky Cabrera does not interest the Pirates, who have All-Star Nate McLouth in center field.
Bay or Nady could split left field/DH for the Yankees with Johnny Damon. Going into last night’s game at Colorado, Bay (an All-Star in 2005-06) was hitting .285 with 19 homers and 54 RBI and Nady was batting .321 (fifth in the NL) with 12 homers, 56 RBI and 10 outfield assists.
How Richie Sexson fares in the next few days could affect the Yankees’ plans. Through Friday’s game, Marte had held lefties to a .245 average, and Grabow had allowed left-handers a .256 mark.
The Pirates see Marte as a solid setup man and not a lefty specialist and thus are asking for a fair amount in return. With Matt Capps on the disabled list, Marte has served as Pittsburgh’s closer and went 3-for-3 in save chances just before the All-Star break.
In fact, the official said, Pittsburgh isn’t dead set on parting with any of the four players. The Pirates would like to acquire prospects to help rebuild, but they could also keep the big-leaguers and make a run at finishing .500 for the first time since 1992.
I love Johnny Damon’s attitude. He wants to play. Carl Pavano and Erik Bedard could take some lessons.
OTL MMA for kids
I strongly suggest you take the 5 mins. and skim through this video before game time. Your future kid our current kid’s life could be in jeopardy.
“Duchscherer is tough to hit period.”
Hamburgler has the best WHIP in the big leagues. Andy better bring his A game.
Steve Phillips on ESPN is saying the Yankees are interested in both Jason Bay and Xavier Nady of the Pirates….11 days until the trading deadline….
Yanks:
19-3 in World Series under the Dems.
7-10 in WS under the GOP (last title occurring in ‘58).
Kill Shill(ing)
“In fact, the reason why CREEP (aptly named)– Nixon’s committee to re-elect the President which used the IRS to extort campaign contribution from wealthy businessman, among others– embroiled George in the campaign finance scandal in the 70’s that resulted in his first suspension from baseball was because he’d contributed publicly to Democrats candidates in the Cleveland area and the Nixon people thought extorting money from him amounted to fair retribution.”
I’d never heard that before. Any way I can fact check it?
Pete,
Shame on you for all your negativity about Girardi in the past few threads.
It is almost like Girardi p’d in your redbull and it tasted so bad and you have to keep killing the guy with your negativity day in day out
It is shame on you that you say Girardi lied about Damon when he did not. If Girardi does not say what you want to hear, that is your problem not his.
Girardi told Damon he is not going to play at least until Monday because he wanted to be very cautious. He has been very clear to the media right from the beginning of the season that he and Cashman will discuss and decide what is the best for players and the team. That is what he exactly told to meida yesterday about Damon. Every one of your peers were OK. You are the only one who has a problem with it. After Girardi and Cashman discussed, there was always the possibility Damon would play today given how well he did in the BP yesterday.
Only thing I can think of is you do this kind of thing to increass the number of posts here as there are so many Girardi supporters here and will react. If it is true what a shame…..
Bx 12 Fordham
It sounds like you can hear the crackling of a needle going on a record when they start that Kate Smith atrocity. Couldn’t they play Tynan’s version.
The Anthem they play is also bad.I’d rather hear a nobody sing it live.
YMCA before the stretch is tired and stopped being funny like 6 years ago.
Are You ready For This is lame when they take the field.
Most of the music they play is bad. I really hope they change things for the new stadium. I’m sure the sound system will be better.
Steve Phillips on ESPN is saying the Yankees are interested in both Jason Bay and Xavier Nady of the Pirates….11 days until the trading deadline….
You also missed the part where he said Cash is not into trading prospects for them. I stand by saying I don’t want Nady or Bay they will not solve anything, are you trying to improve RF defense if so there are better options than the over priced Nady and Bay.
Even though the game is on TBS, I’m going to watch the YES broadcast on MLB Extra Innings.
“My only problem with “God Bless America” is that the recording is more than 30 years old…”
Yeah, that’s true…Kate Smith recorded it in 1939, so its almost 70 years old! Irving Berlin wrote the Song during World War I.
Yankee management uses this version more for its Kate Smith sentiment and tradition than the its melodic value. For those older hockey fans that remember the Stanley Cup Champion Philadelphia Flyers of 1973-74, the kate Smith version could be considered a ‘Good Luck charm”:
An interesting chapter was added to the Kate Smith- God Bless America story in the twilight of her 50-year career. Officials noted that when the national anthem was played at the opening of Philadelphia Flyers’ hockey games, the fans were not properly respectful, while they listened more quietly to Kate’s record of God Bless America. Furthermore, a statistician noted that they won most games when the latter was played. Fans were given a surprise on October 11, 1973, at the season opener, when Kate Smith walked across the red carpet on the ice to sing her anthem in person. They beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0. Announcer Gene Hart commented that Kate “brought chills and a standing ovation of three minutes. It fully met the ultimate definition of the word triumph.” At critical games Kate was driven down from New York to repeat the favor. When the Flyers clinched the championship and won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Boston Bruins 1-0, even the Bruins skated over to shake Kate’s hand. She was called their talisman and good luck charm; she loved the free publicity! She repeated the role the next season, and the Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres to retain the Stanley Cup.”
But Xavier Nady brings important intangibles.
It’s always good when there’s an X-Man on the NY sports scene — remember how well it worked for the Knicks.
And the Yanks could use a Cal Bear.
They should have someone current record a newer version of God Bless America for the new stadium.
“She repeated the role the next season, and the Flyers defeated the Buffalo Sabres to retain the Stanley Cup.”
And to think I used to like Kate Smith…
In regards to Nady, he’s stated publicly that he doesn’t want to be traded. Who wants someone who would rather play for the Pirates than the Yankees?
“It’s always good when there’s an X-Man on the NY sports scene — remember how well it worked for the Knicks. ”
Wait, Xavier McDaniel played on the Knicks too? I remember him having a stay on the Nets…
Nice start, Andy. Just need 26 more quick ones.
Nice follow-up, Jeter! Just need 25 more.
Man, that Jeter has got to work on his range. He’s embarrassing us out there.
I’ve been in favor of acquiring Nady/Bay and Marte since opening day, but it all depending on the price tag. I consider AJax to be 100 % off limits, and would hate to move Tabata. The Pirates need arms and the Yankees should be able to offer up a pretty nice quartet of arms from the group of Bruney, Britton, Kennedy, Horne, Cox, Karstens, Jones, Hacker, Coke, Clagett et al.
That probably won’t get it done and the Yankees may have to decide who to give up from McCutchen, Melancon, Robertson and Betances…
Jason Bay RISP .208/.351/.333
Where have we’ve seen this before
Okay I’ll ask again. Why the heck was Mike Mussina taking BP?
Holy Inning Andy!
Can I have another like that?
pat m-
the old yankees really had something special about them and it probably doesn’t show up sabermetrically. thanks for reading my recollections about clete. he really was an amazing third baseman and person.
If only Joba can pitch as economical as Andy’s 1st inning someday.
god bless america is a good song. But it’s not our national anthem. but if we do play it, we can do better than a mono sounding recording. Let us Josh Groban’s version.
Really good first inning for Pettitte. He’s going to need to conserve energy today in the subsaharan weather if he wants to save the rest of the pen.
Bay would be a good addition to this lineup.
i can haz a no hitter andy?
jumpman jeter!! nice play.
im still convinced that jeter is hurting and something is wrong with his leg(s). everytime you see him.. he looks like he is wincing and walking slowly.
I agree, YankeeVIP. Something is not quite right with Jeter, but he will never admit to that.
Bay would be a good addition to this lineup.
Not really, just check his splits
ex. 2 outs RISP .192/.417/.346
Does anyone know Bay or Nadys future contract status? We really need an outfielder for the forseeable future.
2009
RF? def. not Abreu
CF? Melky? Is he a bonafide starter?
LF? Damon/Matsui? No arm/bad knees
Jeez I want so badly for Gardner to hit. He got a very lucky infield double yesterday. He’s got negative power.
Jason Bay RISP .208/.351/.333
his other stats especially SLG drops away from Pittsburgh, his price tag is ridiculously over the bar.
Giambi has been sitting on those 19HRs for a while now. He’s due.
Milton Bradley is a FA this offseason.
“Jeez I want so badly for Gardner to hit. He got a very lucky infield double yesterday. He’s got negative power.”
We have to give Gardner a bit more time. He hasn’t really played a whole lot of MLB games.
“there are some countries of the world that don’t have an army that big”
LMAO
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Bobby Meachem, not cool.
Two birds with one stone: DFA Meacham and make Hawkins the new third base coach.
OK Meech not good there
That ball was hit too hard. He should have been held at 3B.
How much longer do we have to watch Bobby coach third?
Can we fire Meachum yet?
Can we fire Meachem? What the hell is he thinking?
What the fudge is wrong with Meacham?!?!
I want to know what Bobby Meachem is thinking!!!
Fire Bobby Meachem?
This is just getting clownish now…
Fire Meachem.
Let’s start a campaign calling for Meachem’s head.
Wow, Meachem has to get better. That wasn’t even close. Was A-Rod running hard? I don’t see how with 2 outs he could be out by so much… Way to go for Cano, by the way.
and bobby mecham costs the yankees another run!
Meacham has done the worst job this series in the history of 3rd base coaches.
Wow, that was godawful. ARod was rounding third when the guy released the ball.
How much did the ball beat A-Rod to the plate?
Bring me the head of Bobby Meacham.
uggg.. Meech at it again..
read a scouting report will yeah
Pete, can you ask Girardi in a post game question what he thinks of the aggressive calls of meech .. would love her hear how he defends him.
this is nonsense
So much for making the last out at home….Man Bobby Meachem you need to give that arm a rest…..Or at least read the scouting reports..
Meacham can’t judge the arms of opposing outfielders. Can’t he at least rely on scouting reports ?
Nick: I’d be all for that, actually.
Bobby Meacham is a worse third base coach than he was a shortstop.Memo to Bobby RYAN SWEENEY CAN THROW!!!!!
Enough with Meacham already. That was a joke! How many times do we need to see someone thrown out by 10 feet or more?!
Who cares about the price tag for power hitters like Bay and Holiday?
What Yankee prospect has shown anything of legit all star ability besides Joba?
If the system is in such god hands we can afford to lose 2 or 3 of these guys now.
20 feet
Meacham has done the worst job this series in the history of 3rd base coaches.
I’ve seen worse, but this series he’s been bad.
Meacham..ugh
Ahh! Alex hesitated. That’s not all on Meacham.
Well, at least they made him work.
BABIP be damned, we will get to him yet.
Darling just called Alex, “Jeter”. lol.
Meacham needs to go to First Base or….just go!
is that bobby meachum or dale sveum at 3b?
This is pathetic. Something needs to be done about this fool. Is he blind?
And we actually got a hit with RISP, but couldn’t score.
That’s twice in two days a guy has been thrown out at home, was it ARod both times?
A-Rod was running hard. It was a bad call. Meacham is trying to be aggressive because the Yankees have been having trouble scoring runs. But there is a difference between being aggressive and being stupid.
Cone and Singleton, in typical YES fashion, being as careful as they can in scrutinizing Meachem.
If I’m a Yankee baserunner, I totally ignore Bobby from now on. Hold on at 3rd rather than get nailed at the plate. If Bobby’s waving the arms, glance back to make sure it’s ok.
I’ve resisted joining the “Bash Meachem” bandwagon, but that send was just awful. Especially after Sweeney’s already done it this series.
good God we need to remove both of his arms just in case he can windmill with both!!!
I am sio sick of having runners thrown out at the plate…or should I say 6 feet up the baseline. What the hell is Meachum thinking in these situations?
do any of the beat writers have the lemons to ask Joe G. flat out why he puts up with the detrimental 3rd base coaching decisions?
They should just hire Willie Randolph to take Meachem’s spot. He can’t possibly do worse. I’ve never seen this many Yankees get thrown out before in my life.
How were those not strikes?
if only there was an ex-yankee out there with third base coaching experience, championship experience and managing experience…
Meachem must have it out for Cano, he’s stealing RBIs left and right from him!
Wow, Pettitte’s really doing the job in the heat. Way to put the pressure back on Duchsherer
Holy inning Andy, can I get another just like that?
Are they trying to set records for being thrown out at home and men left on base. Do you think Willie Randolph would be up to coach third ?
This is the same guy that sent Posada a few games ago, YES POSADA, from second no less. Meacham doesn’t have a clue. Is he one of Girardi’s picks? if so, bad, bad judgement.
if the price is right, Nady may be intelligent. Do not have RF’er, for next year. And Milton Bradley will prolly have several offers.
Rock on Andy
Volquez seems to be having a bad day. The Mets are doing some damage and it’s only in the 1st inning.
They are trying to stay aggressive on the paths, for the Meechem debaters he hasn’t even reached double digits in guys throw out at home, so refreakinglax… He’s been bad this series. (my guess it’s a mindset to keep the runners aware and agressive, the angels did this before 01′ to keep an agressive mindset, the yankees are now installing it)
Pete,
PLEASE get Meacham out of there, he is killing us
He seems to take the risk of the thrower having to make a good throw to get someone out at home a lot. Unfortunately that risk seems to backfire on him more often than it doesn’t. Ugh.
Anyone remember when we had a good third base coach? His name was Larry Bowa. Just last year, I think, but it seems so long ago.
Terrible job by Meachem there. An outfielder with a strong arm gets a hard hit ball right to him and has the ball by the time A-Rod hits Third. That’s a no-brainer hold. I know it’s tempting to send the runner with two outs since it takes another hit to score the run, but you can’t keep getting runners thrown out by 10-20 feet. That wasn’t a bang bang play. It would have taken a terrible throw to score the run. Even if the throw was slightly off, the catcher had time to catch and move to get A-Rod. that’s a bad send!
I’d like Meachem out, move Pena to Third to coach.
Offseason Changes? Let’s make a change now. Meacham is awful as a third base coach. A-Rod hadn’t even touched 3B yet when the ball was in Sweeney’s glove. Hello, Sweeney has a good arm. Didn’t Meacham learn his lesson Friday night?
Meacham is so blatantly incompetent. do the Yankees even care?
Cashman - i’ve always thought he was a good GM, but if he lets Meacham stay, then he’s a fool too.
“Do you think Willie Randolph would be up to coach third ?”
I don’t. After tasting what it’s like to be a mgr, he probably wants to look for that type of work. Unfortunately for him, I think the Mets job was his best and only chance at that. Before that, he interviewed for several jobs, but didn’t get them.
Question for Pete (or anyone who knows):
Does Bobby Meacham bring something else to the team other than just being the 3B coach? Is he an important player in the clubhouse, or is there something else that’s keeping him around? Other than blind loyalty, I mean.
if the price is right, Nady may be intelligent. Do not have RF’er, for next year. And Milton Bradley will prolly have several offers.
There is nothing intelligent about getting X..his price tag is ridiculous when you have Pittsburgh asking for 2 grade A prospects end of discussion, Milton Bradley as crazy as he is a better choice.
I’m all on the ‘kidnap Bowa and bring him back’ bandwangon.
Scorpio,
Yes, Meachem is one of Girardi’s picks. He coached third with him and did a horrible job with the Marlins too.
Pete just made an interesting point about Harkey and Meachem. I honestly don’t know how Meachem can be brought back next season after his dismal showing so far. The worst thing about the third base coach is that fans never really focus on the right calls, only the wrong ones, and Meachem has made a LOT of them this season. On the other hand, give Harkey a raise! He’s done a great job with the bullpen this season.
canocabrera
July 20th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Meachem must have it out for Cano, he’s stealing RBIs left and right from him!
Nah.. He is not stealing RBI”S for Cano he is trying too hard for Cano to up his Rbi tally.. BY sending whoever and whenever
just fire meachem already, this guy has constantly ended potentional scoring innings, these plays aren’t even close, he has to go
I don’t know if they talked about it on TBS or YES, but they said on the A’s broadcast that Ducksauceserver isn’t feeling very well. Get the pitch count up and he can be knocked out early.
Meachem is a serious problem. How often do you hear fans complaining about a 3rd base coach??? When is this going to get addressed???
It also could be that maybe he figures that they have to try and capitalize on when they have scoring opportunities on Duchscherer, because they might not get many given his ERA. Who knows.
We probably remember more the times when it hasn’t worked, than we remember the time that he has sent someone and they have been safe on a close play.
well at least the most important hitter on the team didn’t try to run over the catcher which was one option.
maybe the yankees should save some money and send out players to coach third like in sandlot baseball. jeter would be excellent. or how about damon. he could use the same motion he tries to throw with to wave runners around.
Another hanging breaking pitch way outside. Betemit is helpless.
looked like A- Rod paused due to a WTF moment… he may have felt he should stop…
They said Duchscherer has a throat infection (a sore throat?). The crippling heat isn’t doing him any favors either.
Yes, Meachem is one of Girardi’s picks. He coached third with him and did a horrible job with the Marlins too.
Yes horrible job, they took a team w/ the average age of 23 till the last month of the season into playoff contention before they fizzled out
“my guess it’s a mindset to keep the runners aware and agressive”
And in other news, the Yankees have decided that, in an attempt to keep their batters patient at the plate, they are not going to swing at another pitch the rest of the season. Keep taking those pitches and watch the BB’s roll in, Bombers!
“They are trying to stay aggressive on the paths, for the Meechem debaters he hasn’t even reached double digits in guys throw out at home, so refreakinglax…”
It doesn’t matter that he hasn’t reached double digits. More often than not, he sends a guy home when he shouldn’t…and not just this series.
what the heck happened to the knee “move”?
This is the worst 6-9 in a Yankee lineup since the early 90’s.
Guess the walk was too good to be true.
Chuck, read Murray Chass’ great book on the Yankees 1978 season, October Men. The answer to the question you asked me about the Boss is in there.
God, Molina is an offensive liability and Posada, a defensive liability. The Yankees can’t win at catcher.
Molina should not be allowed to swing the bat. Just take as many pitches as he can. Everytime he swings the bat, something bad happens.
It would be even worse, except Suzuki botched a short hop from a relay in the first game that would have caught Jeter by at least 15 feet.
NO one could have scored on the hit to right that AROD got thrown out on!!!!
Flip over to ABC if you want to see the British Open champ hole out.
The ball Cano hit was a rocket right at the RF.
So you make the last out at home because the pitcher has a low ERA?
Shut up.
Nick,
They mentioned that he has a virus. Something about throat and something about fatigue.
He’s also pitched more innings than last year.
boo on Wilson for swinging when Dukeshire’s all over the place.
And boo on Jose for swinging on 1st pitch. He’s almost an auto out, so he needs to wait until he has 2 strikes before he swings. You know, make the pitcher work, throw you a good pitch, or maybe even make a mistake.
Jeter would have been out by a mile Fri night if Suzuki catches that throw. Yesterday he held when he should have sent. The old Boss would have definitely had something to say about this guy. It’s a tough job but he really does not seem to be able to read the play.
And in other news, the Yankees have decided that, in an attempt to keep their batters patient at the plate, they are not going to swing at another pitch the rest of the season. Keep taking those pitches and watch the BB’s roll in, Bombers!
Meanwhile Melky and Bet had good first AB doing just that. (bad results good AB)
“This is the worst 6-9 in a Yankee lineup since the early 90’s.”
Have we really become that spoiled? Geez.
“Meacham debaters”…what is there to debate? Meacham reeks.
This isn’t the first series he’s got runners thrown out at the plate against strong arms…Markakis, anyone? That ball was hard hit, Alex on 2nd not 3rd, Sweeney’s already shown what an arm he has. Doesn’t take rocket science to not send Alex.
“Yes horrible job, they took a team w/ the average age of 23 till the last month of the season into playoff contention before they fizzled out”
Brandon,
Meachem did a horrible job as Third Base Coach with the Marlins too. He made the same mistakes he’s making now. It’s why I was really not happy when he was hired as third base coach here.
The overall team record isn’t a reflection of Meachem. Plenty of teams play well with horrid third base coaches, that doesn’t change the fact that they are bad. Girardi did a great job maximizing the talent of the Marlins, but looking at the team’s record as a way to argue that Meachem did well there is flawed.
So you make the last out at home because the pitcher has a low ERA?
Shut up.
The next batter was Wilson Betemit not exactly a sure thing, P.S. newbie show some respect before you tell posters that post here daily to shut up.
“God, Molina is an offensive liability and Posada, a defensive liability. The Yankees can’t win at catcher.”
Molina was hitting a ton of doubles before that hamstring injury. He hasn’t been the same since.
Brandon,
Meachem did a horrible job as Third Base Coach with the Marlins too. He made the same mistakes he’s making now. It’s why I was really not happy when he was hired as third base coach here.
Do you have statistical evidence of this ? if not I can’t just take your word for this.
Yeah how about swapping Pena and Bobby? I think Tony has earned a promotion.
“Meanwhile Melky and Bet had good first AB doing just that.”
The day Wilson Betemit is the model for the team’s plate approach is the day we can all weep for the future.
Brandon- Just because you post here often doesnt mean squat.
Pete, has anyone asked Girardi in his postgames about Meachem sending guys and getting them thrown out by 20 feet? It’s getting ridiculous
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