Game 98: Athletics at Yankees
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc, Podcast on Jul 20, 2008 
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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:
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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.
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?â€
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?â€
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.â€
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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.â€
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
“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.”
Angel, that’s probably the philosophy Meachem was using and it’s the philosophy he should have. However, a good coach knows when to apply it- namely on a close play. Cano’s ball was a rocket and everything would have to go wrong for A-Rod to score, and that makes it a bad send.
No Nibs, if you’ll stop selectively reading my posts, you’ll see that I wasn’t all that happy about him being sent. But I was trying to be reasonable and fair about thinking about what he might have been thinking in sending him – seeing as that seemed to have been a question that was asked by people.
Brandon I agree. Meachem sent all these guys with 2 outs, that’s when you take a chance. Then the other day (I can’t remember what game) Meachem held somebody up that would’ve most likely scored, but he did it when there were 0 outs. I guarantee if there is less than 2 outs he holds ARod and Jeter and if there were 2 outs he sends whoever that was he held up with 0 outs.
geez.. molina hits into a dp and people want to kill him. give him a break
look, when everyone realizes meech is making mistakes, something is wrong. even more, im sure players are losing confidence in his ability to make decisions. once that happens, you cant keep him around.
Pete – Please ask Joe about what he thinks of Meech’s decision and all the people being thrown out at Home. I would imagine Joe will flip his top defending his guy.. If Joe is unable to view these type of things objectionably .. that is a major flaw.
As bad as Meacham apparently seems, it would take an awful lot for Girardi to want to get rid of him due to their history, friendship, and the closeness of their wives and family. That change would have to come from Cashman.
There is little to suggest Cashman would make a move like that in mid-season.
As for the comments about Willie and the Mets being his only shot…that remains to be seen. Would he take a job as a bench coach again…or third base coach again? I don’t know. He is a prideful man and that is a set back. However, there are few ML managing jobs and if he wants to remain in baseball, he might have to.
I love Willie as a person and hope he learned a tremendous amount while managing the Mets in dealing with various personalities in the media, in the front office, and in the clubhouse. That is one guy I really want to succeed.
Jennifer,
Then you’d see a spike in pick offs!
Brandon- Just because you post here often doesnt mean squat.
Right because when people post here they like being told to shut up.
Shut Up. (see I bet you didn’t like that last comment may have even pissed you off a bit and for no reason did you deserve it)
brandon: didn’t know the price (for Nady), were 2 Grade A’s. That is crazy.
will take Milton.
we need a new RF
Randy 1, Did Clete ever talk about Game 4 of the 1963 WS vs LA, when he made a great play and fired a seed to Pepitone who insisted that he lost the ball in the shirts…Cost the Yanks the game…Ford pitced a 2 hitter and lost to Sandy K 2-1….Mick almost hit one out of Dodger Stadium to put the Yanks up…..Damn that was a long time ago….Pre-Beatles …..Wow
The young Steinbrenners should make 2 executive decisions, right out of George’s playbook:
1. fire the 3B coach. get Willie Randolph, or whomever.
2. pick up Bonds, a la the way George picked up Strawberry off the scrap heap. today’s lineup is weak, it would look exponentially better w/Bonds in it!
When the Yankees traded for Molina, they knew they weren’t getting much in a bat, and they needed something better than Wil Nieves behind home plate.
As far as I’m concerned, Molina is better than Nieves.
What exactly has Rob Thomson done wrong to warrant someone else coming in and taking HIS JOB! He has paid his dues. Should he be fired because the Mets thought Willie couldn’t hack it as a manager. now really lets be fair!
yikes. 1 more Andy. Come on
Jennifer – who suggested firing Thompson?
“Any third base coach in the entire world would have sent the runner in that spot.”
So David Ortiz would have been sent in that spot on a base hit to Ichiro?
Carl Crawford would automatically be held up on a hit to Damon as long as there were no outs?
This isn’t IF … THEN computing. It’s right move for the right situation. Hard liner to an outfielder who’s shown a great arm the whole series is not the right situation.
Meacham sent Wang remember?
“As far as I’m concerned, Molina is better than Nieves.”
This may be the understatement of the year.
I love Coney.
“On the other hand, give Harkey a raise! He’s done a great job with the bullpen this season.”
the bullpen coach doesn’t really coach just the relief pitchers. he ideally helps out the pitching coach in all pitching areas. not just the bullpen. he’s more of an assistant to bring out the balls, answer the phone, have beers with after the game, etc.
now third base. that’s a hot spot. meacham needs to drink less coffee or something. maybe he should have a glass of wine before games. and put himself in a more social mood to chat with the guys at third , maybe ask the guys to stop and hang out a little bit before they head home.
Having a tremendous backstop with a cannon for an arm is not the worst thing in the world, regardless of his batting average.
“I owned you!”
Pettitte strikes out the side. Way to go Andy
Great job so far by Pettitte. They’re really going to need him to go at least 7 to give some guys a break.
“we need a new RF”
I mean, I agree, but I didn’t see anything wrong with the way Bobby fielded that ball. Nobody’s catching it, and unless a Molina is running, the guy on 1st makes it to third.
I think we just have to hope Abreu heats up. But I’m all for saying farewell this offseason. He was a great bargain, but it’s time to move on.
MILF?
Meacham Is Losing Friends
Phil – you said Willie should be bench coach. That is Rob’s job. Unless I am misunderstanding you.
“So David Ortiz would have been sent in that spot on a base hit to Ichiro?
Carl Crawford would automatically be held up on a hit to Damon as long as there were no outs?
This isn’t IF … THEN computing. It’s right move for the right situation. Hard liner to an outfielder who’s shown a great arm the whole series is not the right situation.”
I’m as much of a fan of situational stats and percentages as anyone, but coaching 3rd base is pure judgement, nothing else. There are too many variables to rely on set rules.
Brandon, it’s really hard to quantify what coaches mean, imo, it’s more of an observational thing, and I think we’ve seen enough from Meachem.
However, if you want stats, baseball analysts did an analysis of 2006 coaches and Meachem ranked next to last. It’s an interesting amnalysis and Meachem fell because the Marlins scored well in non-coaching opportunities (obvious send or obvious hold)
http://baseballanalysts.com/ar....._coa_1.php
I have a feeling once everyone sees the paucity of solid corner OFs in the upcoming offseason free agency pool, they might have second thoughts about tossing Abreu out the door.
I’m not sure what Harkey’s daily responsibilities are, but all I know is that the Yankee bullpen has far exceeded expectations this year with most of the same guys from last year. Maybe it was an extra year a lot of the young guys like Veras and Ramirez needed, but maybe it’s the advice they’ve been given by Eiland and/or Harkey. Either way, he should be back next year.
Laura:
That was kind of the idea
Justin’s not razor sharp. Really, his AS game appearance left me quite unimpressed. He’ll come back to earth. He just doesn’t have good enough stuff to blow away hitters, and that’s what you need to have an ERA below two.
Jennifer – re-read what I typed. I never said Willie should be the bench coach. Geez, no need to project things into what I typed. This board is so damn negative.
I asked if Willie would be willing to accept less than a managing post. READ what I post before you comment on it.
I’d like the Yankees to put out feelers for Jason Bay. I’d be willing to give a fair bit for him. He’s still pretty young, fairly cheap, and can play CF quite well.
Good one, Bronx Jeer!
Hey, did Gardner just hit a ball out of the infield in the air? That’s pretty good.
Gardner has got to find a way to get on base more. His benefit is his speed. He can’t steal second and third if he doesn’t get on.
I love Moose. I don’t know why we never learned of his awesome personality before this season.
Gardner needs to learn how to hit the ball on the ground!
Andy Pettitte, of course, is from Louisiana. He’s a big Louisianan.
So close!
No pressure, Bobby and Alex.
“I love Moose. I don’t know why we never learned of his awesome personality before this season.”
It’s weird. I mean, our positive opinion of him is partially based on the fact that he’s pitching great, but my opinion of him before this season was ornery, egotistical, and finiky.
Have I mentioned that I love Mike Mussina?
well here we go RISP
surprised Meacham didn’t send Jeter on Abreu’s hit.
Come on, A-Rod. Here is your spot!!
C’mon… manufacture a run dammit.
haha.. wow, look Meech let someone hold up at 3rd.
i think meech just sends people cause he doesnt want to deal with talking to them at 3rd base.
Here is what you all forgot. Idiot 3rd base coach sends Wang who ends his year and most likley playoff hopes. Why is he still on the field? In my business you mess up bad again and again YOU GET FIRED
did m,y eyes decieve me a sac fly
Good move by Jeter. Took it out of Meacham’s hands and he probably would’ve gotten thrown out.
Way to go, Alex. See, it doesn’t hurt.
That’s a good send. Jeter’s running in a straight line, and Sweeney’s throwing from deeper in the outfield.
Finally scored on Sweeney’s arm
Thank You!
Did Alex just get a man in from third with less than two out?
Oh Oh look! A run!
hey can we send something young to oakland to for ryan sweeney…ive fell in love with this guy lol
Even on the slide. His left foot crossed before his right foot tripped the catcher.
Why r they trying to get to Cano? Haven’t they heard that he’s red hot?
walking Giambi to pitch to Cano ?
This is just dumb by Geren. Giambi’s slumping, and Cano’s radioactive.
More importantly, they’re driving up Duchscherer’s pitch count.
hey can we send something young to oakland to for ryan sweeney…ive fell in love with this guy lol
Seriously lacking in the power department for a corner outfielder.
DUH. Giambi’s 5/7 off this guy and Cano’s 0/4. Why wouldn’t you walk Giambi?!?
Giambi owns Duchscherer in his career to the tune of 5-7 with 3 home runs. So for Oakland it’s a choice between bad choice A and bad choice B.
“Hey confucious, the runner was arod moron. Anyone would have sent the runner. Try not to be an idiot next time you speak.”
What is this, V in disguise?
I must have missed the memo coronating A-Rod as The Flash. In that case, rounding third on a hard liner to guy with a cannon arm would certainly have been appropriate.
And I do -try- not to be an idiot. But sometimes the need to fit in with my peers compels me too strongly.
Haha, so the theory is that Meacham has Social Anxiety Disorder? That makes about as much sense as anything else.
Because the Big G is 5 for 7 with 3 HR and 2 doubles against Dukeshire. They’re playing the odds. Let’s hope they lose.
It’s such a relief to watch Robby being semi-patient.
Gee, I wonder if Oakland’s league leading ERA has anything to do with that home park with the parking lots down the lines?
Ewwwww.. did you see that wet spot on the umpire’s shirt?
Wow. Robby’s turned into Nick Johnson.
hey can we send something young to oakland to for ryan sweeney…ive fell in love with this guy lol
Seriously lacking in the power department for a corner outfielder.
I love his approach at the plate, he’s one of the youngest clutch hitters in this game, asking price would start w/ Austin Jackson (No way do I deal him)
Pete: Yes, but did Cashman see it in IMAX?!
…And that pitch was high.
That’s not fair. Seriously. How can you throw that there?
Robby, it was a strike. You, of all people, do not have the right to bitch about pitch calls.
wow I know he struck out but that’s the first sign of patience I’ve seen from Robi this season.
Too close to take Cano. Gotta swing at that pitch. Still, a very nice AB.
Jeter’s got an edge
Too close to take Cano. Gotta swing at that pitch. Still, a very nice AB.
Not really that was borderline at best, if anything Robi taking that pitch improved his discipline and I hope he stays w/ that approach.
i think Confucius said that “when ball hit hard directly to right fielder, wise man hold runner at 3rd.”
The FCC really needs to ban ED commercials.
A’s color man Ray Fosse could not believe that Cano griped at that call.
that was a BS call on Robbie. That pitch has been a ball all day long!
At what point do the runners stop trusting Meachem?
habla cono !
Ray Durham to Brewers
This is around the point in the game that Andy has his ‘bad inning.’ But so far he’s making this AAA lineup look silly.
i think Confucius said that “when ball hit hard directly to right fielder, wise man hold runner at 3rd.â€
Not true because picking it up and throwing it in one motion is like hitting a moving target, Sweeney just made a damn good throw.
I think Andy’s throwing a lot more curves than he did earlier in the season. He seems to get in trouble when he falls in love with his cutter and can’t spot it perfectly.
Pettitte has filthy stuff today.
Astros want a reliever
“‘We’d like to get some late-inning bullpen help to help with Doug Brocail so we’re not wearing Doug out,’ Wade said prior to Friday’s win against the Cubs. ‘And obviously we’re always trying to see if there are ways to upgrade our starting rotation, but that doesn’t put us in exclusive company with anybody.’”
Would they part w/ Wesley Wright for JB Cox and Brian Bruney or Farnsy ?
Andy oh so Dandy
“Sweeney just made a damn good throw.”
Actually, his throw was kind-of off line. It just beat A-Rod to the plate by so much that the catcher could easily apply the tag. If the play had been closer, there’s a good chance A-Rod manages to get under the tag.
pat m-
i never let on that i was a yankee fan because as you know that would get you out of a pro clubhouse pronto, and the manager doesn’t talk too much to the bullpen catcher( now that’s an understatement).
i really never heard any stories about the old days from clete. everyone was pretty much in the present. maybe that’s part of the old yankee’s secret to winning.
i do remember that pepitone play. he was kind of a kindred spirit with manny in some ways. and he could hit too.
My dad was also at that premiere!! Also maybe part of Robbie getting hot is also he’s remembering how to take pitches.
Rebecca: link?
I wonder if Ray will suit up for the Brewers today against Lincecum. And I wonder if he already packed his bags to leave town with his new team.
Actually Sweeneys throw was up the line. Suzuki sort of met
Arod on the way home. That is how not close the play was going to be
damn 12 pitches in 2 AB for Bet and nothing to show for it
What’s Duscherer’s pitch count?
hitting a moving target is what major league right fielders do.
if the ball is hit to the side, then the outfielder has to take time to adjust position.
Nick: My bf got it from John and Suzyn.
He’s at 67 pitches and rising
george you got a point.
Here is a link regarding Durham
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brew.....urham.aspx
Its minor league outfielder Darren Ford and minor league pitcher Steve Hammond for Durham
Rebecca,
67 thru 4. The Yanks are doing well. That’s above Dukeshire’s league leading 13 point something pitches per inning.
LH Relief for the deadline
Wesley Wright Houston Astros
vs LHB 1.80 BAA, 1.17 ERA, 0 HR
Ron Mahay KC Royals
vs LHB .206 BAA, 0.92 ERA, 2 HR
Bill Bray Cin Reds
vs LHB .240 BAA, 2.31 ERA, 1 HR
Jeremy Affeldt Cin Reds
vs LHB .248 BAA, 4.58 ERA, 3 HR (2 in Cin)
Mike Gonzalez Atl Braves
vs LHB .229 BAA, 6.75 ERA, (relax he just came back !), 1 HR
Rafael Perez Cle Indians
vs LHB .215 BAA, 1.93 ERA, 1 HR
Wilson Abdul Jabar!!
The ball was hit like a bullet to a short right field and Sweeney has a strong, accurate arm. Ya don’t sent Arod….Ben Johnson on steriods would’ve been out by 8 feet!
…Did any of you catch Andy laughing after that?
nice play by Betemit>Pettite
if a player knew how ridiculous it looked, would they slide?
Andy is looking really good today.
Good play, A-Rod!
Andy has been kicking butt so far
what a gun
I’d be pissed off if I were that Oak batter that just hit a shot down the line only to be robbed by Arod
wasn’t it last year ARod had trouble finding the first baseman on plays like that??
Ok, we need to get some runs here. I don’t like 1 run leads. Let’s go, guys!!
Pettitte’s been pitching well, but don’t put too much weight on the entire staff this series. Oakland’s lineup is absolutely pathetic.
That said, I hope they keep pitching like this
Yesterday it was the bottom half that produced the early run(s), guess the top half feels that its their turn today.
wow. KC put up a 4 spot in the first in Chicago.
I don’t know if Chicago’s the real deal, Minny’s right behind them.
We have seen the first bad AB for Brett Gardner
Thanks for popping up on the first pitch Gardner…..
Arods been quietly solid at 3rd this year. Cant find a pop up behind him to save his soul but pretty good in the infield.
OK can I get an opinion which would you like for the Yankees to acquire ?
LH Relief for the deadline
Wesley Wright Hou Astros
vs LHB 1.80 BAA, 1.17 ERA, 0 HR
Ron Mahay KC Royals
vs LHB .206 BAA, 0.92 ERA, 2 HR
Bill Bray Cin Reds
vs LHB .240 BAA, 2.31 ERA, 1 HR
Jeremy Affeldt Cin Reds
vs LHB .248 BAA, 4.58 ERA, 3 HR (2 in Cin)
Mike Gonzalez Atl Braves
vs LHB .229 BAA, 6.75 ERA, (relax he just came back !), 1 HR
Rafael Perez Cle Indians
vs LHB .215 BAA, 1.93 ERA, 1 HR
last year it seemed like A-Rod was throwing the ball at a weird sidearm angle with a big arc, causing him to throw it away. it looks like hes adjusted his arm angle a bit. This is the first year I’ve seen him really use the overhand when he needs that extra zip on the ball.
Hmm, I would like more than one Yankee run.
Couple of things here:
Pete’s 1:51pm update reminded me to mention this. Saw Dark Knight last night. One word…AWESOME. You will not be disappointed.
And, I just had a horrible thought. What if Betemit is playing 1B so the organization can see what it has for next year? In other words, what if this is their backup plan in case they cannot get the likes of Teixeira?
Anybody else frightened?
Okay, can we stop hitting the ball right at people?
Andy is dealing. They just need to score him some runs now. The run production is killing the pitchers records. Many of the pitchers deserved wins, but didn’t get any support.
Kevin
or, you know, not.
We might need to win this one 1-0.
jr- No need to worry Wilson will not be our first baseman next year.
Brandon,
WordPress ate up my post, probably thought it was garbage.
But you’re not going to see an acquisition. The righties are getting the job done against both LH and RH hitters.
The LOOGY and left hand specialists have failed us in recent years.
Let’s just get Sabathia, stick him in the 6th until it’s Mo time.
If they spend their chips, it’ll be on a bat, not a reliever.
If they spend their chips, it has to be for a bat.
Yankee Killer pitching career over
Adam Loewen’s career as a pitcher is over. The once highly-touted prospect is planning to reinvent himself as an outfielder/first baseman rather than opt for surgery and face a year and a half off.
…stupid fan.
Crap. Not a good start.
“I don’t know if Chicago’s the real deal, Minny’s right behind them.”
and liriano is waiting in the wings to come up if any starter falters.
How about some Ks, Andy?
Oddity of the unbalanced schedule, according to A’s broadcast:
The Yanks are playing the A’s for the 6th and final time today but have not played the Angels yet this season; they meet 9 times.
This is why it’s frustrating to watch this game. Pettitte has flat out dominated and now we have a ground rule double by the 9 hitter, who can make it around without another hit…..sometimes the team is so frustrating.
Uh oh..
So I was listening to Sterling and Waldman talking about Duchsherer and they Sterling said Ian Kennedy should take notes on how to succeed without an overpowering fastball. Waldman went on to say that Mussina was a good enough mentor for that. I know Kennedy’s attitude soured a lot of people, but is it deeper than that? Anyone know the real situation here, if there is something more to it?
mel so true but Wesly Wright or Bill Bray could bet gettable, I wonder if we could get Francoeur and Gonzalez for Kennedy, Duncan and Marquez.
Pelfrey’s lead is gone.
“and liriano is waiting in the wings to come up if any starter falters.”
You mean if the Twins can find enough loose change under the couch cushions to let his service time clock resume ticking.
That stinks.
We really need this offense to pick up. Andy’s doing all he can.
Understood Randy…There was a great book “” Joe You could have made us proud ” ….Some amazing stories from Pepi himself….One about Sinatra and a pool game in Brooklyn is most memorable….You need to share more Randy 1….
damn you Ryan
Wow. Poor Andy. Working with one run.
Let’s go, guys.
This guy Sweeney is hurting the Yanks defensively and now offensively.
Bah.
Kill me….KILL ME. At least the A’s have an all-star on the mound.
Who is this Ryan Sweeney? Where did he come from? How do we get him? Trade everyone for him.
Dumbass fan.
I getting visions of yesterday…
Oh no, here comes the meltdown.
Sweeney came out of the ChiSox system, I think. How’d he end up in Oakland?
The last person I rely on for any kind of baseball analysis, is John Sterling.
Yanks see the angels 10 times. They have a 4 game labor day series. Ouch! 4-6 3-7 ?
Yeah, a real meltdown right there.
“Pelfrey’s lead is gone.”
Thank goodness that bubble has burst. Met fans were getting -really- annoying with this guy…
Who is this Ryan Sweeney? Where did he come from? How do we get him? Trade everyone for him.
They got him in the Nick Swisher trade, he has future power potential. Let say this as much as he is killing us he won’t be better than Austin Jackson.
Come on, you millionaires!! Start earning that money and get us some runs!!
I was hoping they would walk Sweeney and try for the double play on Crosby.
Just bad luck for Andy, hope the batters pick him up.
Not an Andy start without the double play!
Okay Yankees, let’s do the whole run scoring thing!
1 more Andy
My guess would be through the Nick Swisher trade.
Great. Meltdown avoided.
Sweeney was in the Swisher deal.
Now if only we had a real offense out there.
dp’s are fun
Ya know what’s even more fun..numerous Yankees runs.
Get to work bats
Okay, let’s get it back.
Brandon,
Saw that about Loewen. He wants to avoid another elbow surgery and hit .350 (1 HR) in his one year in college. Best of luck to him, except when we play the O’s. :p
“They got him in the Nick Swisher trade, he has future power potential. Let say this as much as he is killing us he won’t be better than Austin Jackson.”
Ah, that makes sense.
Though I’m pretty sure the concerns about his power have been there for a while. I’m not convinced he’ll last as a starter.
The Angels are the last team I want us playing 10 times.
rally cap time
chip just said A-rod not a “lucky star”
lol
“Thank goodness that bubble has burst. Met fans were getting -really- annoying with this guy…”
I’m pretty sure Pelfrey’s for real. I was really surprised by his struggles. He looked great coming out of college, but the Mets messed with his breaking stuff. Still, he’s got a mid-90s heater with sinking action. He’s probably the most reliable guy on the staff, looking forward.
Ryan Sweeney 23 yrs. old
career w/ RISP .346/.385/.397
career w/ MOB .336/.371/.432
2 outs RISP .293 AVG
tie game .338/.375/.441
Wonderful OF
YES JASON GIAMBI!
yessssssss
I was hoping he’d do that. He was due.
Ugh, we had Ducksauceserver on the ropes, at least pitch count wise, early, and we let him off the hook.
Until now! Yay ‘stache!
the power of the stache compels him!!!
Wow. He owns this guy.
That’s 6-8 with 4 HR and 2 doubles.
Na na na na na na na na na na na…STACHEMAN!
K, now I understand why he didn’t want to pitch to him today. He was going to make sure he didn’t get burned by Giambi, and then he got burned by Giambi.
Return of the Stache!
Thrills! Terror! Nonstop Excitement!
Jason!!!!Big HR
STACHE!
fist pump
Bang. 6-8 with 4 HRs, does it get any more dominating than that?
Heh, guess Giambi’s numbers were well earned.
Nice Jason!!
rally caps still on
The Angels pitching is scary, but they have offensive troubles. Vlad is no longer that scary, and neither is Garret Anderson (perennial Yankee killer…probably still will be). The guy they always seem to have trouble with is Chone Figgins. If the Yanks play LAA and pitch well, theyll have a chance.
I was just about to write a post about how the Big G hasn’t looked too good. BIG G !!!!!!!!!!!!
The Stache has spoken !!
Vince, not as bad as Darling’s “to get out the speedy Gonzales”
Cano!
Giambi’s hitting .190 in July…with an .847 OPS. How is that even possible?
loving that plate discipline ROBI !
Really, I thought verbal or implicit consent was enough? Thanks for clearing that up, Kenny.
I like this Robbie
DFox,
Lucky thing Alex didn’t get on base. They would’ve walked Jason fer sure.
Ryan Sweeney 23 yrs. old
(*coughs*) like I was saying wonderful OF reminds me of Paulie
career w/ RISP .346/.385/.397
career w/ MOB .336/.371/.432
2 outs RISP .293 AVG
tie game .338/.375/.441
Wonderful OF
Is Cano going to be one of those hitters who every year stinks during the first half and is ridiculous the second half?
“Giambi’s hitting .190 in July…with an .847 OPS. How is that even possible?”
One word: WALKS.
what’s that stat on the number of Giambi home runs this ear that have either tied the game or given the Yankees the lead?
“Is Cano going to be one of those hitters who every year stinks during the first half and is ridiculous the second half?”
Not if we lie to him and tell him that the second half begins in April.
com’on Bet when will you lay off that damn breaking ball !
I’m the world’s biggest Wilson Betemit fan…but he’s getting waaaay too much playing time.
TB ties it up.
We need to sign a first half 2B and just tell Robi to report post ASG.
Would that statistic be an indication of clutch hitting?
Melky’s showing signs of life. He’s twitching, at least.
TB takes the lead. They seriously need to stop this crap.
Yanks are 41-1 when leading after 6 innings.
“I’m the world’s biggest Wilson Betemit fan…but he’s getting waaaay too much playing time.”
Girardi’s motto is if you produce, you’ll play. That clutch hit Betemit got yesterday guarantees that we’ll be seeing more of him.
Im pretty sure I’m not alone in saying this can Tampa frickin lose one game already!
time for a liverworst sammy
Nice, Duesower is at 99 pitches now.
Spike Cano’s gatorade and have a fake ASG at Legends Field. Let him hit 3 bombs off Igawa, give him a truck and tell him he was the MVP.
Rebecca the stats recorded for Giambi
tied game .314/.425/.643 7 HR 18 RBI 14 BB
he is SLG .622 when the team is down by 1
TB plays well at home. They’ll start losing again once they go on the road. I think they finish the year on the road.
Mel
leave it to a met!
Brandon: Dang! Stache can clutch!
“Spike Cano’s gatorade and have a fake ASG at Legends Field. Let him hit 3 bombs off Igawa, give him a truck and tell him he was the MVP.”
Post of the day.
“Im pretty sure I’m not alone in saying this can Tampa frickin lose one game already!”
They lost 7 straight before the break … :\
TB’s last 8 games are on the road.
This was the type of start that we needed by Andy. Like Cano, he’s a second half performer.
Andy pitches the 8th? It’s damn hot out there.
Laura: So are the Yankees, I think.
Difference is, the Yanks actually play .500 ball on the road.
Laura- I know its about time they hit the road theyve played alot of games at home it seems.
Just guessing, but our 7-8-9 hitters might have a -20 VORP combined.
Alex in 95 AB w/ the game tied
.253/.360/.442
3 HR 13 RBI 16 BB 3 IBB (23 K’s)
Does it bug anybody else that the Yankee announcer sounds like Bob Sheppard?
Andy also rocked before the second half.
Bullpen is pretty taxed after yesterday, and with Ponson and Rasner coming up the next two days, Andy should pitch another inning.
you mean especially when Jeter is at bat?
Does Andy get the 8th??
“Laura: So are the Yankees, I think.”
Yeah, our last 7 games are on the road. I still think it’s a shame that the schedulers couldn’t have us finish at the stadium during it’s final year. What a bunch of losers!!
“Does it bug anybody else that the Yankee announcer sounds like Bob Sheppard?”
I think most people at the stadium don’t even know !!!
“Does it bug anybody else that the Yankee announcer sounds like Bob Sheppard?”
I think hes trying to sound like Bob, I feel for the guy its hard to replace a guy who did it for 60 years.
Does it bug anybody else that the Yankee announcer sounds like Bob Sheppard?
It’s I-Can’t-Believe-It’s-Not-Bob-Shepard.
Molina choke up
Why were the BlueJays worldbeaters when they played the Yanks (halladay didnt help) and they look like garbage against the Rays?
Interesting that six out of their 7 losses were on the road. They lost every road game, their last road trip.
Other than Kazmir ( 83 ip ) the remaining starters are all around 115-125 IP….They’ll be reaching that out of gas mark right around September…..Nice story but thery’ll fade…..
Because the Rays are playing at home.
Al: the home games now are to make up for the month spent on the road in April.
“Why were the BlueJays worldbeaters when they played the Yanks (halladay didnt help) and they look like garbage against the Rays?”
A lot of teams pump themselves up when they play the Yankees. They want to beat them more than they want to beat your average teams.
Why do we have to subjected to a Varitek lovefest?
After this week TB goes on a lengthy road trip. The Yanks are currently in a stretch where they play 13 out of 16 at home. It is now officially time for that run that we always discuss.
AHAHAHa
“Yankees start a series against the HR derby champ…”
And I was like…no, they’re not playing Texas…and then I remembered Hamilton didn’t win the Derby.
He just blew everyone away.
Gardner is really starting to wear thin on me with his popups and lazy fly balls into the outfield. For all the talk about scrappiness and energy, he’s hitting .163, which speaks more loudly than any intangible he brings to the table.
I’ve heard the saying that “copying is the greatest form of flattery” but I think that having an announcer with a voice and enunciation like Sheppard’s is a deception and is a dishonor to Sheppard.
How nice of Ortiz to plan his return during the BOS/NYY game this upcoming weekend. Here’s hoping he has a setback.
Rebecca hey still have played around 10 more home games than road games. I think those 10 games represent the gap in the standings.
Michael Kay is back tomorrow night. Guess our vacation is over.
Sending Andy out there with 97 pitches already?
Not the best idea Girardi has ever had.
“It’s I-Can’t-Believe-It’s-Not-Bob-Shepard.”
nice one.
In 40 years their voices will be identical
Did you read that article where they can record Shepards voice and cut it up phoneticly to say any name?
I really hope he makes it back this year.
I’m surprised to see Andy back out there.
Laura: The Sox were doing worse with Ortiz in the line up.
“How nice of Ortiz to plan his return during the BOS/NYY game this upcoming weekend. Here’s hoping he has a setback.”
Heres hoping he gets buzzed high by Joba. Same goes for Fat turd Ramirez.
Rebecca
Andy will do well this inning and give the pen a rest.
BTW Brian Fuentes has only faced 14 LHB this season
he has a .192 BAA and 3.86 ERA.. I wouldn’t touch him w/ a 10 foot pole.
Pettitte looks bored.
“Here’s hoping he has a setback.”
Or even better, makes it back and strikes out repeatedly.
‘Michael Kay is back tomorrow night. Guess our vacation is over.”
The break from Kay’s annoying voice was great while it lasted. But alas, all good things must come to an end.
Andy’s a bulldog – its damn hot, but he’s back out there.
My question about the upcoming BoSox/NYY series…who is in-line for the rotation? Are Ponson and Rasner due up in that series? If so, any chances of a move?
Good call, Girardi. Joba, I hope you’re paying attention!
“Michael Kay is back tomorrow night. Guess our vacation is over.”
Kay is the worst. Maybe him and Meacham could trade jobs.
Singleton and Coney are my favorite team.
Andy!!!!!!!!!
Rebecca- were you not watching last nights game? Take it easy about the 100 pitch count that is the worst thing to ever happen to the starting pitcher Andy can handle it.
“The Sox were doing worse with Ortiz in the line up.”
Who knows? Maybe they don’t want him to come back? LOL!
He was trying to play injured and that never works out well.
I actually don’t dislike Ortiz as a person. He seems like an okay guy. He just kills Yankee pitching, which makes me dislike him as a player.
Now, Manny Ramirez is someone I despise. I hope that the Red Sox decline his option and he ends up in the National League or better yet, on Mars.
I’ve really liked Ken Singleton and Cone/Flaherty combo. Its been a nice break.
I happen to like Leiter, Cone, Singleton and Flaherty. O’Neill is good when he’s on. Who am I now leaving out? Oh yeah…Kay. He’s awful.
NongeyeJon- Its set-up Joba, Pettitte and Ponson for the Bos series.
Andy’s history as a good 2nd half pitcher marches on. A sweet day’s work.
What an impressive outing by Andy.
Wow Andy.
GREAT today!
Rebecca,
Sending him out for the ovation. And he’s getting the job done.
I know the bullpens are short, and they are the opposing team. But I have a problem with the A’s sending out Dukeshire out when he’s coming off of an illness that left him weak.
I know that it’s the A’s and Andy’s in pinpoint today, but Molina sure calls a nice game.
Jays back on top! Caray’s jinx attempt foiled.
Great job, Andy.
Hmmm….do we throw Ponson into that series? I guess we have to, right? No other options.
I’ve really liked Ken Singleton and Cone/Flaherty combo. Its been a nice break.
I know …trust me I know
Anyone want to apologize to Girardi?
Imagine if this team could actually score runs???
I didn’t know Marco Scutaro hit homers off teams other than the Yankees.
I actually prefer Flaherty to Cone. Coney tends to talk a bit too much about his pitching days.
Have I mentioned that I hate that “It’s Love” song? It needs to be retired.
Ahem, Brandon wants us to sign Bradley so he can go into the YES booth and beat up Kay.
Be patient, guys.
Who would have thunk it!
I do believe in ghosts! I do believe in ghosts!
Anyway I think that the embarrassment of having to watch Red Sox overrun Yankee Stadium at the All Star Game didn’t hurt with either the ghosts of the players.
Whatever it is, good for Girardi, good for the Yankees, good for us!
Nong, we’re 3-0 in Ponson starts.
*or the players
Insurance runs would be nice.
Alex is due for another bomb.
Ahem, Brandon wants us to sign Bradley so he can go into the YES booth and beat up Kay.
That’s not the only reason, you can’t prove that
Anyone want to apologize to Girardi?
Pete does! Ha ha.
I criticized Posada a few times but I never trashed Girardi. So the answer is no!
he’s due for a bomb
I’ll be in the Bronx for Sir Sidney’s start. I’m really hoping for a good outing.
I mean, I was at the 22-0 game, so it can’t be worse than that…right?
now that’s hussel
Oh, it looked worse than it really was. He could’ve rolled an ankle there.
En Vogue
lmao
Giambi another INF single WTF
Man we could use a run. Mo’s control has been a little off last couple of weeks.
Only 3 game sweep of an AL team this year has been Seattle.2 X Doesnt really count
Giambi an infield hit!!!!!!
The Stache has wings !!
Pete, is Giambi getting an infield hit a sign of impending victory?
I smell insurance.
…Robbie, remember, this is the second half.
Evidently my sense of smell ain’t so good.
Arod showing energy and hustle.
Yankees’ offense = pathetic.
Why is Cano so damn slow?
bronx Jeers – Mo’s rhythm is only off when it’s a save situation. Not to worry.
You better take the clothes pin off your nose, Ron.
That was a shift-assisted infield single, lol.
“I actually prefer Flaherty to Cone. Coney tends to talk a bit too much about his pitching days.”
I’m not fond of the way he grunts for emphasis. Sounds rather corny.
Flaherty I like a lot. Good voice and good insight. If the YES booth weren’t such a carousel, I’d nominate him as a fixture.
TOR leading TB 6-4.
Wow. Padilla and Scott Baker in a pitcher’s duel. Baker only gave up one hit, a HR. Twins down 1-0.
Hey, there’s Sexy in for defense.
Cano grounded out…at least Meachem didn’t make a stupid move this time with Cano batting.
Ooops! I mean in a tie situation.
arod ,if i’ve told you once i’ve told you a thousand times, never ever dive after you run through the bag.
One down and two to go.
Tor 6 – Rays 4 bottom 5th
damn…………….. big Sexy for defense!
Cone is grunting and growling his way to broadcasting immortality. Has he been in the booth with O’Neill yet?
watchout w/ Paul O’neil Jr. here
(nevermind)
GIDP please. Pretty please?
hahaha @ Richie Sexson as the Chrysler Building.
…..Wow.
Is this a contest for “weirdest baseball play ever?”
WTF BOBBY !
OH DAMMIT
PHEW !
Well, that was weird.
Two out.
Someone want to tell me what the hell that was about? He caught that….he dropped it in the transfer.
WOW!!!!!
Yikes, that was a roundabout way to getting the out.
JFC!!!!! Bobby. You’re killing us.
KA-RAZY!!!!!
That will make Baseball Tonight is a combination Web Gem/Embarrassing Moment!
Wow, can our defense get any sloppier?
I thought it was a catch anyway
Arod was summoning jeter’s “Flip” on that one
Hooray for Arod
Averts disaster.
*as
What the hell was that?
First off that was a catch. Second great heads up by Alex. Might have saved the game.
They don’t seem to be mentioning that the umpire blew that call. He caught that ball.
Excellent job by A-Rod there. Saves Bobby’s @#$.
The A’s broadcasters are saying it was a clear catch. Bad call.
…
That’s a fielder’s choice?
ARod saved the Yanks there. Think that will be a webgem?!!
Thank you Jose.
YOU DO NOT RUN ON MOLINA !!!
Oh by the way, nice play Molina!!!!
Who’s managing the A’s?
Bobby Meachem?
That’s not the first time I’ve seen that. Why other teams run with two outs in the 9th is unknown.
fitting end Jose Molina guns him down
GO MOLINA, WHAT AN ARM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow what a break he was absolutely safe!!!!!
And THAT sportsfans is why Brian Cashman’s greatest moment was the Jose Molina trade.
WHAT A MAN!
Can’t run on Molina’s arm on that one. Thanks A’s
Go Toronto!!
Go Angels!!
That was a brilliant throw. You don’t get better placement than that. Damn!
I bet Posada will say he could have thrown him out.
Awesome. Love Jorge, but no way he gets that out. Davis’s hand mind have been in there. But who cares. Bang, bang. Let’s go, Toronto.
Ballgame
Good job Posada not in.
Girardi is actually managing well.
Kim Jones interview with Jose??
btw: but what a perfect throw
YEAH JOSE! What a crazy 9th inning. 3 game sweep is a great way to come out of the AS break.
Call Elias, has a player ever ended one game on a walk-off HBP and then ended the next game by throwing out a runner?
Good thing Molina was behind the plate.
Yanks sweep the A’s – nice way to come back after the All Star break.
I’ll take his .222 BA, his defense is sterling, and his arm is gold…
“I bet Posada will say he could have thrown him out.”
WTF does this matter? Sheesh.
Nick,
Caray said you have to reach into the glove with your other hand and make a clean transfer.
All’s well and ends well.
Can Toronto hold on? That would be terrific.
Yeah! Girardi’s fired up!
Actually he was safe. Thanks ump
wow what a break he was absolutely safe!!!!!
he was out, Robi tagged him on the left hip before the finger touched 2B
I thought the play at 2B was a tie with the Yankees getting the call because of the great throw. Who cares…we won! That’s all that matters.
Nick in SF – Ha ha!
QUIZ – fill in the blank
Yankees really only need three starters in the postseason but would like to have a fourth as backup. Here are the three. Fill in the blank to name the 4th.
1. Mussina
2. Pettitte
3. Chamberlain
4.
I think we officially have a $52 million back-up catcher.
Abreu was almost a goat. Saved by a heads up Alex. Next time wear sunglasses.
This MLB Extra innings is pretty darn sweet. Just switched to the TOR/TB game in time to watch TB waste a chance to score. Woohoo!
Arod and Molina, what great plays at the end of the game.
Can you imagine how awesome Molina would be if he could hit?
You know we can win it all with this crew don’t you?
Of course you do, ha ha!
4. Wang?
Wouldn’t Wang be back by september? So Wang could be fourth.
Arod and Molina, what great plays at the end of the game.
I agree here thier 2 plays killed that inning, it won’t reach the newstands or stats sheet but 2 heads up clutch defensive plays ended that game.
Toronto and TB both dipping into the bullpen early. 3 innings and 4 inning respectively for their starters.
More importantly… Why didn’t the devil rays get halladay for a guaranteed loss. Anyway it’s all good, as long as they lose and boston loses. Oakland was right there with the yankees. Those 3 games helped extend a 2 game lead on oakland. Now we just gotta get past boston/minnesota.
Check it out Bronx Jeers. Imagine if we have Wang back in time and he turns out to be the backup????
Then we could have Ponson and Rasner in the pen for long relief/spot starts.
WE ARE COOKING!
Posada’s injury is worse than he or the Yankees are letting on. It is evidenced every time he throws the ball.
Unless an offseason of rest heals him and his shoulder…you are looking at the 1B/DH of the Yankees being named Posada after this year…with occasional catching duties.
Mark, hopefully the 4th will be Wang
Nick: Good question. I’m actually kind of curious
Emma and Bronx – Wang should be the answer.
If anything happens that he isn’t back we could have the Ponson/Rasner combo as backup.
It would be great if Wang could make it back, but don’t get your hopes up. Hughes could be that #4 or… well, I won’t say his name. And I won’t say his name either.
Oh I was going to watch the TOR/TB game, but the Rays home announcers irritate me so much, I just can’t.
Yaaaay!!! woohoo sweep and 8 games over! And to further twist the knife in, I believe Mo just broke Eckersley’s record for number of saves converted for one starter? I forget the name of the SP he had the record for.
Great play by Alex in the 9th, he saved Abreu’s butt, and maybe Meacham’s too considering if Oakland had scored there, his horrendous decision to send A-Rod early on would have cost us the game.
But nothing was more fitting than Molina ending it again today. What a great trade.
oh, and, Justin Duscherererererrr: property of Jason Giambi. ALL HAIL THE STACHE!!!
Check it out Bronx Jeers. Imagine if we have Wang back in time and he turns out to be the backup????
Hughes is the key, Wang would shore up the rotation, Hughes if he hits his stride would take it to another level.
Are we all busting with excitement????
I am.
I’m thinking of Mussina, Pettitte, Joba, and even Ponson and Rasner. I’m having trouble breathing correctly when I think about it.
And that doesn’t even account for Wang in there.
“Posada’s injury is worse than he or the Yankees are letting on. It is evidenced every time he throws the ball.”
No it isn’t. They’ve said he needs surgery. Clearly he’s not going to be anywhere near 100% until he gets it.
I’m having trouble settling on a tagline! I think I hit it.
Mark – hopefully Wang as the 4th with Jarrod Washburn coming out of the bullpen (yes, I really really want to trade for him and I recently read that Seattle only wants salary relief, not real prospects, so I hope Cash is hot on the trail)
will: Halladay did pitch in this series, the Rays beat him.
“Unless an offseason of rest heals him and his shoulder…you are looking at the 1B/DH of the Yankees being named Posada after this year…with occasional catching duties.”
I think this is too pessimistic – has there been a shoulder injury yet that Doctor Andrews couldn’t fix?
It is concerning to me though that we had the full break and Posada didn’t seem to have benefited from the time off.
It’s get away day for the umps as well as Oakland….After yesterday’s marathon and isn’t in real hot in NYC, anything close up goes the right arm….Slowly climbing up the ladder as the other teams desend to reality….
Yeah hopefully Wang makes it back in time. I hate to think where we would be if he never went down. Maybe 3 games better which puts right in the race.
Our pitching is on fire! Bullpen and starters. Let’s hope Ponson and Rasner don’t stink up the place.
and even Ponson and Rasner
temper it here at best 1 out of these 2 will work out. IDK about Rasner, he’s been stinking it up a bit. Ponson we have to hope he stays into the game atleast sober.
this teams offense in just flat out horrible. I’ll take the wins, but for years now this offense has been in decline. It’s unreal how dramatic it has been. I cannot believe this team. If we were losing these games I would be even more livid but I’ll take the win.
we better do something to get Matt Holliday. we need proven young bats. if it means trading kennedy, cabrera, jackson/tabata .. I’m all in.
hughes/cabrera for holliday? I am doing it as well. let the rockies work hughes into a ML ready role and we can get him later maybe..
Remember this is Andy’s kind of weather. It should just keep getting better and better!
did any of you guys see kim jones today?
woooo, she looked fine as can be
Angel, the only problem is that Posada seems to think he is not a liability in the field. He’s made comments as such, about being disappointed by being a DH or playing 1B. If he can’t see that his comments are only self-serving, instead of team-oriented, then I don’t know how else he can convinced, if not by Molina’s example throwing runners out and Posada’s inability to throw the ball to 2nd on a fly. Don’t get me wrong, I love Posada, and would rather have his bat in there together with his glove. HOwever, he’s not even hitting right now, so until he recognizes that he’s a liability until he starts hitting, I will continue to think that his comments are somewhat selfish.
Angel: Yes, it is. But thanks for trying.
you can’t win on pitching alone, you can have the best pitching in baseball, but if you don’t have the bats to back them up, forget it.
this team has not been playing like a playoff team.. no way. it will be amazing if they make the post season, without a BIG trade, I just don’t see it happening.
Okay, Dr Phil, MD. I stand corrected.
“we better do something to get Matt Holliday. we need proven young bats. if it means trading kennedy, cabrera, jackson/tabata .. I’m all in.”
Yeah, we need proven young bats…Holliday has proven nothing outside of Coors, except mediocrity. Even one of Jackson or Tabata for him would be horrendous.
Nady won’t cost as much and would be the better player at Yankee Stadium.
If the late 30′s Posada gets the surgery and it works…great…but his arm was average to above-average, at best, at his peak. At his age, after surgery…he’ll be at DH/1B with occasional catching.
Andy and Mo tied the record of most wins saved combo using the same starter and closer of Bob Welch and Dennis Eckersley at 55 games. Pete posted about it when they got 54: http://yankees.lhblogs.com/200.....s-a-charm/
we better do something to get Matt Holliday. we need proven young bats. if it means trading kennedy, cabrera, jackson/tabata .. I’m all in.
hughes/cabrera for holliday? I am doing it as well. let the rockies work hughes into a ML ready role and we can get him later maybe..
None of those moves are smart longterm moves. The offense in a decline for years are you serious fleas ? Are you really serious ! WOW sometimes you say some dumb things and I mean pretty dumb the Yankees offense last year was one of the top in the AL, this season they are mediocore at best. (For years really)
It takes a special kind of whining ability to be able to post something like that after a 3 game sweep, Fleas.
Bravo.
BBB,
put holliday in Yankee Stadium and he will shine no doubt. if you don’t know him personally, you just won’t understand that.
and to imply he is worthless except at home is just flat out ridiculous. most players are better home hitters, or do you not understand baseball.
If you say so, Dr. Phil.
He or she is still watching Johan Santana make excuses in the NL and blaming it on everyone else. (Why couldn’t he be a Yankee, meanwhile reports are surfaceing that Johan never really wanted to come to NY)
Angel, three game sweep that we squeaked out by nothing short of fantastic pitching and a miracle. How many runners did we leave on base these 3 games? How many runs scored?
heh. you shine with your ability to be objective.
Holliday is not worthless outside of Coors…but it sure does help to play there.
These are times that yankees should be allowed to struggle offensively. The guy is leading the league in era.
“Andy and Mo tied the record of most wins saved combo using the same starter and closer of Bob Welch and Dennis Eckersley at 55 games.”
thanks sw, I’d had my eye on this since Pete last posted about it, but couldnt remember the record number or name of the starter. I love that they at least tied it vs OAK!
A win, is a win is a win, Fleas. You need to win all kinds of games, Fleas.
Good thing you took the “only negative when we lose” tagline off, or you’d really look silly right now.
I don’t hear all you that supported Melky and claimed that he would be an all-star chiming in these days.. yeah, you guys really know your baseball.
a bunch of bandwagon-sheep.
what about all of you that cried for hughes and kennedy to stay.. I bet you don’t even post on hughes’s blog anymore. Yeah, you know who you are.. talk about sharp.. amazing that you people are not in africa running around naked with some tribe.
sorry that your biology has made you a follower and not a leader.
put holliday in Yankee Stadium and he will shine no doubt. if you don’t know him personally, you just won’t understand that.
and to imply he is worthless except at home is just flat out ridiculous. most players are better home hitters, or do you not understand baseball.
FACT 1: He’s a FA after next year
FACT 2: His slugging is 162 points higher at Coors
FACT 3: He’s a horrible defensive OF
FACT 4: 79-39 that’s his career HR Home/Away
Besides I didn’t realize being objective meant being a negative whiny gnat, no matter what.
You can have “objectivity” all to yourself, if thats what you think it is.
“How many runners did we leave on base these 3 games? How many runs scored?”
They still determine playoffs by wins/losses right? Or is it cumulative OPS + Whip ^ LOB?
Just win baby!
fleas, the Yanks raked on Friday night, yesterday was a pathetic offensive showing, albiet against a good pitcher, and today they faced an all-star who’s only given up more than 2 runs once this season, and that was 3. And did you look at today’s lineup?
angel? *look silly* uhm, oh, okay. got me there genius.
for 2 years now I have been saying the same thing, everyone comes down on me or being *negative* but I am batting 1000. Yet, you all just choose to stay in denial and blame me for your own misery and this teams as well.
whatever works for you. I’ll keep doing my job. no hard feeling here. hard to get angry when 95% of you have an IQ bordering 100.
“put holliday in Yankee Stadium and he will shine no doubt. if you don’t know him personally, you just won’t understand that.”
Do you know him personally?
Since I don’t, all I can go by are his numbers…and they’re very pedestrian outside of Coors. Not WORTHLESS, I never said that, just pedestrian. Anyone who trades for him will have to pay in part for what he’s done at Coors. Why, when there are other OF available, including one who is already proven in NY, would the Yankees do that?
And also, lol at the irony of you telling me I don’t understand baseball, but then suggesting that we should trade Jose Tabata when his value is at the lowest it probably ever will be.
As opposed to someone who calls himself “fleas”?
Mmm’kay.
Holliday career wise SLG % and OBP %
.362/.425/.656 (Coors)
.277/.341/.449 (Away from Coors)
that’s a 207 point drop SLG
and 84 points in OBP %
Can this arguement.
Nick in SF,
First off, at least your intelligent. However, if the yanks offense was doing what was expected of them, games against good pitching would be understandable. but it is not only good pitchers shutting down this offense, it’s mediocre and even some lame pitchers shutting them down.
Ouch, I just remembered who fleas is. Now I have to go wash my hands for responding to him.
“amazing that you people are not in africa running around naked with some tribe.
sorry that your biology has made you a follower and not a leader.”
Whoa – easy there with the eugenics! At least you have evolved into someone who has a highly developed ability to call names!
angel,
I can tell by your tag line you are brilliant.
“Angel {zOMG!!11!!!1 Teh Yankeezzz r epic fail 4 this yr!!111!!! }”
their going to laugh at you!!
TKinDC,
I always appreciate the sarcasm and humor.
“Whoa – easy there with the eugenics! At least you have evolved into someone who has a highly developed ability to call names!”
you did just make me laugh
geez that was like the fastest played game I’ve seen this year
Yeah Fleas, its EASY to bat .1000 when you look from a glass half full mentality all the time. Its not like you ever go out on a limb for anything you say. Worst case possible scenarios are your specialty.
Hey, no one forced you to put “only negative when we lose” in your tagline. But its absence now is somewhat telling of the kind of commenter you always have been. Negative Regardless – would have been more accurate.
back after a long day out in the bloody hot sun… another 2 run outing for the offense. Concerned I am. I understand it’s Duscherer who has a sub 2 era, but seriously…
Not to blame soley one person – but Meachum needs to go.
“Holliday career wise SLG % and OBP %
.362/.425/.656 (Coors)
.277/.341/.449 (Away from Coors)”
If only you knew Holliday personally, you would understand that these numbers just don’t matter!
You guys are very lucky that I don’t have a vote in Tampa when it comes to trades!
maybe I should pull a GW Bush and force my cronies to hide the hat behind a church and just tell everyone at the table what I want an demand. No need for a democracy..
Hey Brandon –
To be fair – anyone would hit better in Coors than the average park because of its dimensions. They also didn’t start using the humidor until recently so his numbers will be even more juiced.
I’m pushing for a Holliday move though – I think it will cost too much.
Yikes –
NOT pushing for a Holliday trade.
“I always appreciate the sarcasm and humor.”
LOL! Do you?
“can tell by your tag line you are brilliant.
“Angel {zOMG!!11!!!1 Teh Yankeezzz r epic fail 4 this yr!!111!!! }â€
their going to laugh at you!!”
Because you missed the sarcasm in MY tagline.
BTW, its they’re not their.
BBB,
I know a lot of ballplayers and celebrities personally. Am I cool now or what?
fleas your more like a dictator all bark no bite, BTW wonderful season so far for Johan Santana
BBB, i understand his numbers, but why is it that everyone on this team is allowed time to develop.. i.e. melky cabrera, but when someone who has natural talent like holiday are put under a microscope and anything short of perfect is unacceptable in a trade?
just doesn’t make sense to me is all.
“Durham was a late arrival to the ballpark, arriving to the clubhouse in a rush about 2 hours before the game with a bag on his shoulders.
“I’ve got to do a few things right now,†he said.
A baseball official close to the deal expected an announcement to be made after the game. A Brewers trainer also was seen leaving the Giants clubhouse Sunday morning.
Durham was held out of San Francisco’s lineup, but manager Bruce Bochy said he was available for the game.”
Something tells me Ray Durham probably won’t be called to pinch-hit against the Brewers.
I see where Fleas is providing the post game comedy entertainment….Very Funny from Nick In San Fran…..
and for the record I don’t take today’s offense as a bad omen. Duscherererererrr does that to every team he faces. The Yankees got the hits when they needed them as well as worked almost every count on the normally economical Dusch. And if it werent for Meachem’s blown call, we may have scored a few more runs. Also, we don’t face a Duscherererer every day. The only AL SP who has been better than Duch is C. Lee, and we’re done facing both of them. So clearly it’s all uphill from here w/the hitting!
Brandon, Johan is doing great. How many of the HR’s were 1 run HRs when he did what he was supposed to, which is throw a strike and go after the hitter? Also what is his ERA, how many SO’s does he have?
I guess you think Joba sucks to because he can’t win a game. Your another genius Brandon.
“Something tells me Ray Durham probably won’t be called to pinch-hit against the Brewers.”
How great would it be if he walked across the field from one dugout to another and put on the other lid?
TKinDC when I read those splits I wonder if I take Milton Bradley and put him in Colorado does he turn into the best HR hitter in the game ? I mean he right now is a better hitter and cheaper than Matt Holliday, plus he can field his position.
Fleas you are entitled to have a negative personality. I am serious. Or you’re entitled to be worried even when the Yankees win. But the rest of us are entitled to feel good about it and be positive about it. Most people would be positive about sweeping Oakland and would take real good things away from it especially with the starting pitching we’ve been getting.
Don’t insult people here or yourself by saying that most of us don’t know baseball or have low IQs because we are hopeful about these Yankees. Maybe we actually have the pulse on things and you don’t.
Toronto blowing it open versus Tampa
Blue Jays up 8-4 now with the bases loaded and none out.
TKinDC, I want to see Durham going from first to second and try to bust up a double play.
Brandon –
It worked for Todd Helton for a good long while – why not psycho?
Blue Jays are about to step on the D’Rays throat hear – bases juiced none out!
fleas it’s beautifull atleast Joba isn’t being paid 21 – 25 million for those results, atleast Hughes has what 8-9 more years than Johan has left in his career. It’s beautiful when I hear ignorance one thing I have noticed is how many leads Johan has blown. Nice.
Things are looking good in Tampa. Blue Jays up 8-4 top of the 7th, bases loaded no, outs..
“I guess you think Joba sucks to because he can’t win a game. Your another genius Brandon.”
See how brilliant this is. He ascribes a statement to Brandon, that Brandon has never said as a way of backing up his believe that Brandon is not a genius.
Its you’re not YOUR. If you’re going to start taking cracks at people for their IQ’s (or lack of) then you better make sure that don’t look like you’re in need of remedial spelling coaching yourself, and thus hypocritical.
This ‘fleas’ is an imposter. The original ‘fleas’ was only negative when we lose.
Can’t rain on the parade today. Milestone win today! lol.
What will Jose Molina do to end the game against the Twins ?
Walkoff jack ?
“BBB, i understand his numbers, but why is it that everyone on this team is allowed time to develop.. i.e. melky cabrera, but when someone who has natural talent like holiday are put under a microscope and anything short of perfect is unacceptable in a trade?”
Fleas – that is a total apples to oranges comparison. Melky is allowed time to develop because it doesn’t cost any prospects or money (in fact it has saved prospects and money) to let him do so. Plus, Holliday has been in the league several years longer than Melky, so I think it’s safe to say he’s pretty well developed and what you see is what you get…he might do somewhat better as a Yankee than he does on average out of Coors due to more protection in the lineup, but IMO, we’ve seen enough of him on the road to know that he wouldnt be worth the exorbitant asking price. And we KNOW it’ll be exorbitant since Colo. is saying they’ll have to be blown away by an offer to move him.
“Brandon, Johan is doing great. How many of the HR’s were 1 run HRs”
12 were solo shots
“See how brilliant this is. He ascribes a statement to Brandon, that Brandon has never said as a way of backing up his believe that Brandon is not a genius.”
This maneuver is an all-time blog favorite – The Straw Man.
Someone mentioned Milton Bradley, is Texas shopping him? I think he’d be a great pickup for the Yanks. Every year he’s been a FA I’d always hoped they’d look into him. Until this year, he’s been one of the most underrated OF in baseball.
Whatever happened to Todd Helton?
Anybody see Molina on the post game show? He is so modest and was blushing when Kim said that Andy and Mo were saying great things about him.
Aha! So this fleas is a troll, probably a Mets or Red Sox fan, who is trying to make it look like the Yankees suck, as spoken by a “Yankee” fan, thereby giving more “validity” to it, because when a Yankee fan says that the Yankees look pathetic of course it has more of a ring of validity than if a Sox or Mets fan says it!
Meanwhile, it would make sense if it was a Sox or Mets troll since both of their teams are tanking again and it covers their vast insecurity about their own teams and jealousy of ours!
I got an A in Psychology 101! Ha ha.
It looks like Phil Hughes might be here sooner than expected.
“Injured Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes — now in a rehabilitative throwing program at the team’s training complex in Tampa — may be among a handful of players who may appear within the next couple of weeks or so at Triple A Scranton-Wilkes Barre, according to a speculative report by The Sunday Voice.”
http://www.mlbnewsonline.com/2.....-phil.html
man, I should have paid more attention in Intro to Philosophy…I always forget the difference between The Red Herring and The Straw Man. It seems like both crop up pretty often on the blog though, in addition to probably every other logical fallacy out there.
“What will Jose Molina do to end the game against the Twins ?
Walkoff jack ?”
I would suggest scratching ‘stealing home’ off the list of possibilities.
I guess Yadier is the speed merchant of the family.
I’d love to have Holliday…Watch him play, he’s a very good ballplayer just 28……He did hit 5 dingers last October in his first Postseason appearence….
Fran: I saw that.
I love Jose Molina!
I’d rather have Milton Bradley than Matt Holliday
“Meacham is getting guys thrown out by five feet.”
Try 20 feet.
9-4 TORONTO.
Milton Bradley has had ONE healthy season btw. (Or he was never good enough to play very many games in a year.
Texas wins 1-0
Game over, Texas beats Twins 1-0, so we gain a game in the wild card. If the Sox lose tonight, we can call it a pretty good day for Yankee Universe.
“I’d rather have Milton Bradley than Matt Holliday”
Not me. People can say all they want about Holliday’s splits, but he’s a terrific hitter. He’s 28 and under control until 2010. Bradley is over 30, has never really played a full season – until this year – and never had anything close to this performance until, drumroll- before a contract year. Factor in his previous health and attitude problems – I’ll pass.
Not me. People can say all they want about Holliday’s splits, but he’s a terrific hitter. He’s 28 and under control until 2010. Bradley is over 30, has never really played a full season – until this year – and never had anything close to this performance until, drumroll- before a contract year. Factor in his previous health and attitude problems – I’ll pass.
Holliday is not controlled until 2010, Bradley’s cheaper the contract year is beneficial to the team, he’s been hurt once really w/ the knee cap injuries, last season was a freak injury, his first season was an eye contusion…he has better upside than Holliday away from his field. And his defense is way, way, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better.
P.S. Girardi catching K-Rod in the BP session at the ASG anyone think he was spying on his pitches.
Brandon,
Check out Bradley’s splits, they are crazier than Holliday’s. Bradley has a 1.263 OPS at home versus a .845 OPS on the road. Bradley also plays at a launching pad.
It’s also important to remember that Holliday plays the majority of his away games in pitcher-friendly parks – Petco, Dodger Stadium, Bank One.
Bradley is a fine hitter, but he’s never been close to this good – ever. If you can get him at the trade deadline for not much, then OK. But his value will never, ever be this high.
Holliday is a stud, has been for a few years now.
I’ll take the guy who has the proven track record every time.
rconn23 there is no way trading the pieces that you are grade A for Holliday should even be discussed, listen is Holliday garbage ? no not really, one thing I know is Bradley is cheaper and they 2 years apart meanwhile 1 of them add OF defense and that’s not Matt.
Another option not being talked about is Nelson Cruz of Texas’s AAA team I hope the Yankees pay attention to his splits he is turning it on in AAA and would be a cheap get.
Matt Holliday already wears Pinstripes…..Now he’d look even better in Yankee Pinstripes……rconn23, I’m with you, he is a stud and your right about the Parks that he plays in….The only question is the cost in AAA/ AA players
Here are reasons we won’t or shouldn’t go all out for Holliday:
Boras is his agent.
The Angels inquired and Colorado wanted Nick Adenhart top AAA pitcher, Howie Kendrick their starting second baseman, and either one of these two all-star pitchers- Ervin Santana, Joe Sanders.
He’s a FA after 2009 season, and Boras likes his stars to opt for FA, rather than sign an extension.
IMHO we won’t be getting Holliday, especially for just Hughes and Melky.
I would also like to see Holliday as a Yankee but I don’t want to give up too much to get him. I really think he’d hit 35 HRs with 100 RBIs every season with the Yankees. Put Cano between him and Arod and you have a powerhouse lineup.
Also, while I am thinking about it, the series next weekend against Boston might be a BIG series. The Yankees are within striking distance of Boston right now. Could be a crazy weekend in Bean Town
Brandon – I really don’t get what goes through your mind.
Teams are not giving away LH relievers or 30 HR AAA’ers. You will have to overpay to get them. It’s not worth it.
The Farnsworth –> Thames thing would make sense, OTOH.
rconn23 either someone’s being using your identity or you’re looking pretty foolish right now. The night of the All Star Game (I think) someone saying they were rconn23 posted something about home field advantage and how it wasn’t getting sewn up for the Red Sox in the world series. I thought it was a pretty stupid and pathetic statement since the Yankees weren’t anywhere near out of it.
Now I’m thinking it was an rconn23 troll! If it was really you please don’t think I’m calling you stupid and pathetic just the statement giving up on the Yankees.
almost every post is a negative one.you people complain as much or more when the yankees are winning.we just won 3 in a row,gained ground on the devil rays and boston and all i hear is complaining.you are as worse than the media,and that’s right i said devil rays.
ON the milf thing……………
Mets In Lasting Funk ?
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