Game 115: Yankees at Rangers
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- August
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YANKEES (62-52)
Damon CF
Jeter DH
Abreu RF
Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Nady LF
Cano 2B
Betemit SS
Molina C
Mussina RHP
Mike Mussina (14-7, 3.44) vs. the Texas hitters.
Scott Feldman (4-4, 4.97) vs. the New York hitters.
Notes: The Yankees need a win to split the four-game series. … Red Sox are idle today. The Rays are at the Mariners later on tonight. … Damon is 5 of 13 in the series with three runs scored. … A-Rod is 0 for 10 in the series with 3 GIDPs. … Molina is 4 for 9 since Pudge Rodriguez came aboard.
SO IT SEEMS MELKY HAS BEEN BEEN FIRED: Hmm, very interesting. That’s four days in a row out of the lineup for the Melkman. Guess he’s not getting a rest after all. That’s what being an out machine for three months will do.
THE MOOSE VS. TEXAS: Mussina is 6-4, 3.94 at Rangers Ballpark. He is 17-13, 3.74 in his career against the Rangers. … Frank Catalanotto is 26 of 59 with 10 extra-base hits against Mussina. Think he might be in the lineup?
MILESTONE MOOSE: Mussina needs 4.1 innings to reach 3,500 for his career. He would be the 70th pitcher in history to reach that mark, the fifth active player. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Randy Johnson and (of course) Jamie Moyer are the others. … Moose has 264 wins. A victory tonight would tie him with Jim McCormick for 37th place all-time.
ROUGHED-UP RANGERS: David Murphy strained a ligament in that collision with Pudge Rodriguez yesterday and went on the DL. The Rangers are also likely without Milton Bradley, who has a hamstring pull.
HUGHES TV: Want to watch the Franchise chuck it for Scranton? I’m told MLB.TV will have the game. Follow this link.
Back later with updates.
UPDATE, 6:38 p.m.: OK, here is what we have:
Pudge: Feeling better, hopes to catch tomorrow.
Joba: On his way to Tampa to because that’s where the trainers are.
Melky: The plan is to play him tomorrow. But Girardi said the complexion of the team changed when Nady was acquired and he has to put the best lineup he can out there. Girardi also said Damon looks good in CF.
ANDY PETTITTE UPDATE, 6:46 p.m.: The Daily News reported that Andy Pettitte could miss his start on Sunday with some manner of arm injury.
“News to me,” Joe Girardi said.
Pettitte also said he would make his start and that he felt fine. I watched him play catch in the outfield before we spoke to Girardi and he looked OK to me.
UPDATE, 7:00 p.m.: Here is the latest from Florida via the AP:
New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui began a running program Thursday for his sore left knee.
After hitting 10 home runs on 58 pitches during his second consecutive day of batting practice on the field, Matsui ran about 90 feet six times in the outfield.
“I was able to run and I didn’t have any problems after that,†he said through a translator. “So, in that sense, I’m pretty satisfied.â€
Matsui will face a big test on Friday—seeing how the knee reacts. The designated hitter and part-time left fielder had his rehab program shut down last month when the knee swelled even more after two days of batting practice.
“We did something new today, so it will be interesting how the knee responds,†Matsui said. “If I don’t have any problems, then I think that’s going to be a big step forward.â€
Matsui opted against having surgery last month with the hope of rejoining the Yankees this season.
“I think it was a very good day,†he said.
Also, right-hander Victor Zambrano allowed a broken-bat single over four scoreless innings in his first start for the Gulf Coast League Yankees. The former major league pitcher, recently signed to a minor league contract, struck out three and walked one.
Another former big leaguer signed by the Yankees to a minor league contract, Eric Milton, threw off a bullpen mound and is expected to pitch in minor league games later this month. The left-hander is coming off elbow ligament replacement surgery in June 2007.
UPDATE, 7:35 p.m.: Tony Pena will coach third tonight. Bobby Meacham will miss two games to attend the wedding of his daughter in Colorado. Ally Meacham, a former backup dancer for Rihanna, is marrying NBA player Maurice Evans.
UPDATE, 8:55 p.m.: Phil Hughes is finished in Scranton. 4.2 innings, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts. 68 pitches, 40 strikes and he was sitting 93-95 with his fastball and had good movement.
68 pitches means Hughes can get around 85 his next time out. That would line him up for a MLB game if needed.
Carl Pavano is also finished in Trenton. 3.2 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, 4 strikeouts, 2 wild pitches.
UPDATE, 9:02 p.m.: Nice series for A-Rod, 0 for 12 with four GIDPs and two strikeouts.
UPDATE, 9:13 p.m.: Marlon Byrd is 7 of 13 with six runs scored and four RBI in this series.
UPDATE, 10:01 p.m.: How are the Yankees 2-4 against this team again? Meanwhile, the Moose is putting on a clinic of how to pitch out of trouble. Texas has eight hits and a walk over six innings and hasn’t scored.
UPDATE, 10:27 p.m.: Telling that Texas would choose to face A-Rod with first base open and intentionally walk Giambi. A-Rod was 0 for 14 in the series.
Brian Bruney with a 2-0 lead against the top of the order? Interesting.
UPDATE, 10:37 p.m.: The addition of Marte really changes the way Girardi can use the bullpen. Marte seems best suited for situational work, at least based on what we have seen so far.
UPDATE, 10:52 p.m.: Another briliant play by Jeter. By making the final out of the inning after the RBI single, he allows Mo to get the save. What leadership!
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lets go yanks!
Giese, Kennedy, and Rasner in Anahiem?
Ouch.
can we pleaaaase win this game
For those that missed it in the last thread
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/yankees/
Andy Pettitte likely to miss next start with arm stiffness.
I love Damon, but I wish we could, I don’t know, have someone else play center…
No Pettitte now, we better win with our “ace” tonight…
Why not Betemit in center when everyone gets their rest? He seems to be able to play anywhere, average at best, but still a Juan-of-all-trades.
Tank August 7th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Giese, Kennedy, and Rasner in Anahiem?
Ouch.
Watch us sweep.
i would rather have justin christian play center and damon or nady dh than have betemit playing shortstop… but at least there’s no melky!
Sidney Ponson is now our #2 starter.
Just let that all settle in for a moment.
Well i guess the Melk is tasting a bit sour. Could it be permenantly expired from center field?
The Melk Man is now missing
“No Pettitte now, we better win with our “ace†tonight…”
Crap with the way the season has been going. Ponson might end up our ACE.
I love Damon, but I wish we could, I don’t know, have someone else play center
OH LORD WHY DON’T THEY JUST SHOOT ME ALREADY !!! I HATE TEXAS
Pettitte already missed his last two starts…
Well that would explain him getting tattooed his last 3 starts. Let me guess Mussina next week?!! It is just unreal… Good thing we don’t have the pitcher batting 9th for another game. But I am sure he will return tomorrow. A. Jax please hurry up….
I notice Girardi has a soft spot for Wilson Betemit. He seems to play more than he deserves to although he hasn’t been too bad recently. P.S. I know many on this board don’t want to hear this but i believe Kei Igawa has earned the right to get another chance with the big club. Look at his numbers at Scranton. They are pretty impressive if you ask me.
I like what Joe is doing, Betemit isn’t one of my favorites, but hes been hitting the ball well. Melky, I love you but we are doing better without you. I just wish Abreu could get to DH more since he owns as a DH.
I did, then I just realized…
Kennedy (0-3; 7.41) is now our #3 starter.
Give Chase Wright his shot.
That’s what being an out machine for three months will do.
I thought this said “That’s what being an all-out machine for three months will do.”
It changes the meaning completely.
Pete Abe might be called on to throw a few innings in relief this weekend.
Melky’s got a good arm. Why not start him Sunday?
More cheery news: just saw on the YES ticker that the Rays have reportedly picked up Chad Bradford from the O’s. So they just got even better.
P.S. I know many on this board don’t want to hear this but i believe Kei Igawa has earned the right to get another chance with the big club. Look at his numbers at Scranton. They are pretty impressive if you ask me.
I’m mean this in a jokingly manner but
GTFO this blog NOW
Sidney Ponson is now our #2 starter.
Just let that all settle in for a moment.
....
I…am kind of speechless.
Phil: Well put.
Texas = Bad luck city
Early SuperBowl odds:
Pats 3 1/2 to 1
CBoys 6 to 1
Colts 7 to 1
Giants 15 to 1
Jets 30 to 1
They are not in the business to lose money.
Wouldn’t it be funny (in a tragic) way) if Pavano turns out to be the Yankee saviour in September. Oh God, why?
From the book of Melky,
“And the Lord said Pavano will lead us to the promised land.”
The Melk Man is now missing
Put his face on a melk carton!
Igawa and Chase Wright need to be given consideration.
Aceves has fallen off the map.
Now, how can Girardi not play Melky after saying such nice things about him (sarcasm).
Its why I rarely listen to what managers/coaches say to the media. Actions speak louder than words.
Add CF to the list of needs for the Yankees in the off-season. I hope Austin Jackson has a bang up spring training next year.
Can’t complain about the lineup. You play the guys who are able to play.
As G Love said, Sidney Ponson is now the #2 starter in the Yankee rotation.
At this point, you just hope they finish the year fielding a team.
What a disaster from an injury standpoint.
It’s a trade-off, Damon’s bat wins over Melky’s arm.
he’s not the franchise.
“Andy Pettitte likely to miss next start with arm stiffness.”
Well I only have 29 innings pitched this year, I could spot start lol. Seriously, this is crazy now. Moose is the ace and Ponson is #2 LOLOLOL…see you in 2009 folks.
Moose
Ponson
IPK
Giese
Rasner
Your starting rotation. Wow $200mm buys a lot of spares.
Chet
Seriously, are we were being punk’d?
I can’t take these injuries anymore. Wrap everyone up in bubble wrap and away we go!
I’m eager to see Rafael Chavez work his magic on Hughes.
From last thread… about K-rod
SJ,
I think K-rod could sign with the Mets. Their bullpen is awful so making K-rod the closer with Wagner as the main setup man would improve that area quite a bit. Also Wagner is never very good in a big spot and K-rod could fix that for them. And of course we know how much Omar loves Latino players.
Peter, the Scaranton game is on Milb.con, not Mlb.com You have to pay to watch it
Well, you can forget about Pettitte coming back next year now, I’d imagine.
it’s going to be a tough stretch
let’s get it on
I hope Cashman was secretly scouting the Old Timers game last weekend.
I’d go with a Leiter, Jim Abbot, David Wells, Jimmy Key and Scott Kamemiecki rotation in a heartbeat right about now.
How’d Whitey look?
Melky Fans: Don’t Cry Over Spilt Melk
Hughes should get the start after tonight for the Yanks…. If he has a 85 pith limit so be it.. He can go 5 innings….
Not to worry, I have a feeling that Geise, Kennedy, and Rasner are just going to make them look stupid.
typo, sorry, Milb.com
“EdFL.
August 7th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Wouldn’t it be funny (in a tragic) way) if Pavano turns out to be the Yankee saviour in September”
savior from what? Last place?
The way Hughes through earlier this season 85 pitches should get him cleanly out of the 2nd inning.
I have to ask: Who honestly thought that at this point of the season Mike Mussina would be the last man standing?
I almost think the Yankees should keep him from pitching tonight…
At the very least they need to do as SA suggests and wrap him in bubble wrap.
That ‘franchise’ nonsense was giddy over-hype when it started. Now it’s just embarrassing.
good lord good lord ….
I really think we need to retire the whole franchise BS until the guy…oh i don’t know…proves he can go half a season.
Jarrod Washburn sounds pretty good right about now…
Dare I say Bronson Arroyo? Yes, I dare.
Ok, Cashman—- go get Paul Byrd.
Nick,
LOL. Rebecca, ironic, isn’t it? Remember all the talk in the spring about where Joba would “fit” in the rotation?
Moose was the guy most people connected with the Yankees thought would pitch himself out of the mix once the season began.
There wasn’t a lot of belief he had a lot left in the tank.
Now, he’s not only the last guy standing, he has been their best starting pitcher all season. Amazing.
“August 7th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Add CF to the list of needs for the Yankees in the off-season. I hope Austin Jackson has a bang up spring training next year”
SJ: I know you’re connected. And i’m not. However, i do expect we will remain with internal options (Gardner, or others) until AJax is ready. Provided, Cashman remains (which i hope)
i agree moose has saved us
i’m hoping for another to save us – i still believe
“I have to ask: Who honestly thought that at this point of the season Mike Mussina would be the last man standing?”
Would have bet my mortgage on him not even making the rotation in February. Now he’s the ace…lol. Not our year obviously, regroup and regain the empire’s power in 2009.
What are you crying about? Pettitte was absolutely BRUTAL last 2 starts, BRUTAL! He’s a great pitcher but hey, put Kennedy & Hughes back in action! With no Joba, no Wang there is barely other option (while I’m still kind of sure Cash will pick up Washburn from waivers). Give Ian & Phil another shot. Look at Ponson! Would you expect it? He was really good yesterday, if you don’t expect too much from pitcher like he is than you can say he was awesome! Job well done Sir Sidney! GO YANKS and kill Tex tonite.
Patrick,
I don’t see Omar outbidding the Tigers for KRod. That is, if Omar is even employed by the Mets after the season.
They won’t move Wagner out of the closers role. If they were ever to sign KRod, Wagner would demand a trade and they would accomodate him.
Teams don’t commit that much money to two veteran closers and then ask one of them to move into a setup role. That’s not how it works in the game.
Closers go to the HOF and saves are a big reason why. Guys aren’t giving that up to move to a setup role.
SJ44:
Weird sport, isn’t it?
I guess you gotta play the games for some reason…
I bet Wade Boggs can still throw a filthy knuckleball…
BTW – what are the chances for A-JAX for making a team next year?
SJ, I just read your 4:55 post. Frankly, I’m offended by your sarcastic cynicism. It’s what Girardi says that matters, not whether a particular person is in the lineup or an injured player returns in 2 weeks or not at all.
I’m assuming this his pronouncements will be delivered via stone tablet once the new stadium operation is up and running.
stf: slim as anything other than a September call up.
He’s got to get through AAA first.
This has been pissing me off for a long time. Can we STOP with the nickname abbreviations?
The most creative thing people can come up with for Austin Jackson is “Ajax”? Really? What happened to real nicknames? I swear it’s a dumbing down of our society that has lead us to consider this cool or creative.
I hope the bench inspires some hitting for melky, maybe he needs what Jeter’s got. I mean seriously he’s got an edge, and got it with a sunroof too.
Did you ever stop to think Pettitte was brutal because he was hurt? Not too big a leap to make, is it?
Vinny,
Depending how the team is re-shaped in the off-season, and depending on how he plays in the Spring, Jackson could be an option next year.
If there is enough offense to absorb his bat (while hitting 9th) as he learns at the big league level, it could be a possibility. May be too early for him but, who knows. Sometimes, players are just ready. Even at a young age.
When you have almost 40 x-tra base hits as one of the youngest players in the EL, while also playing an excellent defensive CF, you have to say he’s in the discussion now about 2009.
The Eastern League is known as a pitchers league. What he has done this season is very, very impressive.
Poo-poo on Feinsand…Post says Pettitte is good to go on Sunday.
So you do have to pay to see the Hughes game? I got excited for no reason.
http://blogs.nypost.com/sports/yankees/archives/2008/08/pettitte_says_i.html
Chobba: we did have a nickname for him: Action Jackson
he didn’t like it, tho.
Incredibly, Jeff Karstens would be the Yanks #2 starter if he were still here.
girardi just said to dog that andy was going on sunday
What a wacky season this has been.
“Closers go to the HOF and saves are a big reason why. Guys aren’t giving that up to move to a setup role.”
Yes but Wagner wouldn’t really have a choice unless he flat out refused to pitch. If Wagner was a true team player like he constantly claims to be then he would be happy to become a setup man.
I’m not saying K-rod to the Mets will happen, I’m saying its a possibility (IMO). Tigers sound like another good option, they are another big market team with a terrible bullpen (and no closer).
“The most creative thing people can come up with for Austin Jackson is “Ajaxâ€? Really? ”
it could be worse. i think i remember people wanting him to be called “action jackson”, along with the 3124982735982743897489574893 others with that nickname
SJ: interesting. I hope Ajax forces the issue.
I don’t know, I’m disappointed with the 2008 season to date, but still think that Kennedy and Hughes will give us a boost provided they get some runs to work with.
I’m hoping Moose gets to 20 wins, and then there could be a Pavano sighting in the next few weeks.
So from a entertainment perspective, there could be some this next month. Maybe a few surprises.
I’m sure not ready for football.
There is a large “X” over Melky’s name until such time as Nady cools off, and hopefully, that won’t happen.
I don’t want Damon in CF.
Jeff Kartsens is easily the best pitcher on Pittsburgh’s staff, but is Sir Sidney tops on ours?
Yeah ZMAN – How about Jeff Karstens?! WOW! Good for him.
Eh, Action is marginally better, but still, the only draw there is that it rhymes. But I don’t think you can give someone a nickname until you’ve seen them play.
I’d promote Jackson to AAA for at least a month or two in 2009. Once he demonstrates he can hit well there (and I expect him to do exactly that) he can get a call-up. In the meantime Melky or Gardner can play CF. Nady can be the fulltime RF, Damon is the fulltime LF.
The brilliant Cashman had better find some quality arms for next season to offer fans a reason to pay $1000 per seat. A declining Andy Pettitte, Methuselah Mike Mussina, deer-in-the-headlights Ian Kennedy, and oft-injured Phil Hughes will not cut it. Even the Aruban Aristocrat can’t justify those prices.
I am guessing “blackjack” is too offensive.
Girardi on WFAN is denying Pettitte is going to miss a start –
Here comes another ugly situation
Stupid question: Are we going to re-sign Abreu? He’s HOT!
lol @ “Aruban Aristocrat”
If you think those $1000 seats are going to be empty, I have a bridge to sell you!
“I am guessing “blackjack†is too offensive.”
offensive? yes.
but also awesome? YES
probably Chobba, but you made me laugh
I’m not so sure having Pettitte miss a start is even that bad. He’ll likely suffer through his usual 4-run inning at some point. Of course, he’ll then tell us all how he stunk up the joint during the postgame to make us feel like he truly cares.
IMO there is nothing wrong with ‘A-JAX’.
What if AJax wore #21 – then the other nickname would be irresistible!
offensive? yes.
but also awesome? YES
Yes, this.
Sometimes I don’t get Girardi, we need to make a RUN, not REST players…
A lot of times I don’t get Girardi. Like every other day?
Ah so now that the “Pettitte is done/The team is done/The rotation is AWFUL” hyperbole has died down, this thread can go back to what it is supposed to be: a place for people to complain/whine/gripe about the lineup.
Who is he resting that should play?
Why does everyone need a nickname? How about Austin or the young man with the big bat. Also can anyone clarify if I can really watch the Hughes start or was Pete just gassing us.
stf –
Nobody’s resting, though. I don’t think we can characterize Melky’s situation as “resting” anymore, and even if I-Rod is healthy enough to play, Molina always catches Moose.
Any chance we can see Nady playing center next year with Damon/Matsui platooning in left/DH and Abreu in right?
“I am fine. [Missing a start] is news to me,” Pettitte said, speaking in the YankeesNew York Yankees clubhouse before tonight’s game in Texas. “I feel great. No one has ever discussed missing a start with me. I am pitching. I have not discussed missing a start with anybody.”
Asked how his left, pitching arm was feeling, Pettitte replied, “I’m good.”
A newspaper Web site said today a “source with knowledge of the situation,” said “Pettitte has been experiencing stiffness in his left arm.” The site said “The issue will likely keep the lefthander from taking the mound on Sunday in Anaheim.”
source
My foot in someone’s a** at the end of tonight.
...and place with tons of cynism… Andrew?
Abreu wants to stay with the Yankees (who doesn’t?)
link:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269288&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy&partnerId=rss_nyy
Girardi is a LIAR!!! EXECUTE HIM!!
How long do we have Nday under contract?
“Any chance we can see Nady playing center next year with Damon/Matsui platooning in left/DH and Abreu in right?”
If Nady could play center, he’d be there today over Damon…
I thought it was funny a few years ago when the Twins had Jacque jones, Torii Hunter and Shannon Stewart in the OF they called those guys “The Soul Patrol” that is a tad offensive but then again I am not a person of color so my opinion is from a distant vantage point.
The only problem I have with the A-Jax nickname is the demise of the mythological Ajax.
Snippet from wikipedia:
”..When he wakes up, he is under the influence of a spell from Athena. He goes to a flock of sheep and slaughters them, imagining they are the Achaean leaders, including Odysseus and Agamemnon. When he comes to his senses, covered in blood, and realizes what he did, with diminished honor he decides that he prefers to kill himself rather than to live in shame.”
But pre-demise Ajax is cool.
Am I missing something or Girardi rests Jeter? Who else, despite having a great game day before was rested? Nady? Giambi? ...
Asked how his left, pitching arm was feeling, Pettitte replied, “I’m good.â€
Sounds ambiguous to me. I bet there was truth in the original article and he is feeling tightness but he plans on pitching through it.
I believe we have Nady through 2009.
Just wondering—- Was Ponson an international FA when he signed 10 years ago? How did they find him in Aruba? Did he deflect to the DR or something?
I agree Jackson has to be in the back of the organization’s colletive mind for ‘09 but it would be ideal for him to get in half a season of AAA, but SJ is right, his play in Trenton in a strong pitching AA league is exceptional.
Right now Damon in CF makes sense, but we’ll see Melky again. He just has to keep at it and take advantage of his next opportunity.
I think Hughes is on a 65 count tonight, then 85. Those two will likely both be in SWB and if they go well he’ll join the bigs. None too soon as far as I’m concerned.
The idea that the Mets would pay $ 26 M to two releivers is pure insanity. Also, the Dodgers’ owner is not a big spender and only agreed to the Manny deal because the Sawx are paying the entire salary through the season. I predict Manny will be with the Sox in ‘09, not the Sawx, but the Sox! Playing for Ozzie Guillen is the only way for Manny to look like a regular guy.
TK in DC—Those seats will most assuredly not be empty in ‘09. However, if the Yanks string together a few 75 – 85 win seasons, the notion of fiscal prudence and maximizing the value of every contract might actually become en vogue. Maybe 36-year-old catchers won’t fetch $13M per, and talented, but poor-in-the-clutch, third-basemen might not be paid the equivalent of the GDP of some countries. And on what other planet could Andy Pettitte get what he’s getting here?
I think Nady has the arm strength for center, but is he speed the question mark?
“Sounds ambiguous to me. I bet there was truth in the original article and he is feeling tightness but he plans on pitching through it.”
I think things are getting a little out of hand in terms of the general theme of “everyone is a liar and everything that members of the Yankees organization say aren’t really what they mean or totally the truth” that surrounds this board. I’m sure someone will say Pettitte is lying now like he has in the past, but whatever, let him pitch, him at 80% is better than anyone coming to replace him. It’s not like he’s a rookie that needs coddling, he’s been pseudo-retired for 2 years straight.
If memory serves me (from my years living there) looking like a regular guy is not especially relevant in Los Angeles. McCourt might not like spending money but he loves making it, and the Dodgers might as well be printing it the way the Manny merchandise is flying out the door—maybe he stays?
Am I missing something or Girardi rests Jeter? Who else, despite having a great game day before was rested? Nady? Giambi? …
He needs a rest, if you saw pregame you’d notice Jetes was worn out all day, first the funeral and then the flight, no sleep and was a little sore. His range is hurting us a bit, so a day off from the infield doesn’t hurt him. Besides he’s in the lineup tonight so what’s the problem ?
Nady is a COF period.
Nady’s catch yesterday was SO underrated. Was that even a web gem? I really hope it was because he deserved it.
Nady said himself that he can’t play CF because he doesn’t have the speed.
anyone have Brett Favre’s email address?
like to tell him, he should check out Dutchess county. Mountains, the hudson, farmland, woods, and lots of wild animals. And only 70 miles north of the city.
Nady can play CF, the question is can he play it well? I would answer, “No he can’t.” Nady is good but he’s best utilized in RF in my opinion.
Nady is under contract thru next yr..
Jeter is playing it is over 100, the guy is DH’ing
enough with the lineup complaining….
Yeah Girardi on Mike the maddog said Pettitte is pitching on Friday???
nady is too slow for CF, let it go man….....
Favre will likely stay in Northern New Jersey—closer to the Jets stadium and their new practice field.
Lots of athletes or former athletes live around these parts, including Willie Randolph, and, for a time, Bucky Dent and Don Zimmer.
Jorge—I believe the Ponson story is as follows: A baseball scout was vacationing in Aruba. As he was sunbathing, he heard a loud noise. He looked up to see a rotund, rather inebriated young man throwing Corona bottles at jet skiers. The scout couldn’t believe the arm strength of the young man, who repeatedly knocked person after person from their perch at a distance of over 200 feet. At that point, a legend was born, and a contract signed.
If the Yankees want to keep Abreu next year, they will have one outfielder too many. If it were up to me, I’d keep Abreu in RF, keep Nady in LF, use Matsui as the full time DH and move Damon to 1B (if we don’t get TEX, which is a possibility). If we do get TEX, then I’d trade Damon.
Pretty Soon guys we will be putting Mo is center field you have said everyone else play there…lol
ZMAN7777
– post of the day!
Damon should be playing CF everyday. melky is just flat out terrible. He should be the 4th OF and defensive replacement.
Mo could play a mean center field.
Problem is, his bat’s worse than Melky’s.
Ah. The insightful Stuart is back….Let me find my translation book so I can try to figure out his language and retoric
“If the Yankees want to keep Abreu next year, they will have one outfielder too many. If it were up to me, I’d keep Abreu in RF, keep Nady in LF, use Matsui as the full time DH and move Damon to 1B (if we don’t get TEX, which is a possibility). If we do get TEX, then I’d trade Damon.”
Because players never, ever get hurt especially one’s in their 30’s, right?
And having a deep bench really stinks too.
ROG:
You ever have anything to say that isn’t directed at making fun of stuart?
“Take your meds and chill out.”
SJ44. Promise I will do that the first time there is ever evidence here that you have done the same thing.
Thanks saucY. I’ll treasure that, along with my lifesize Sir Sidney bobblehead doll. Tweak his head, and George Thoroughgood’s “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” plays.
soul patrol isnt offensive because they made it up. austin jackson said he prefers ajax. blackjack is HIGHLY offensive unless he decided to call himself blackjack. which i dont think he would because the whole world can see he’s black. speaking of which, who was the last prominent african american player drafted and developed by the yankees, other than jeter of course?
now you people want to make nady a centerfielder. oh boy.
so utterly clueless most of you are.
trisha do not take crap from lightweight quitters like SJ44.
He can’t stand the fact that you are so positive and usually right. It burns him up inside.
“Moose was the guy most people connected with the Yankees thought would pitch himself out of the mix once the season began.
There wasn’t a lot of belief he had a lot left in the tank.
Now, he’s not only the last guy standing, he has been their best starting pitcher all season. Amazing.”
I believed Moose was going to do well. So did some others. Looks like we “guessed” well!
Eric, I am actually at the point of writing to Pete about SJ44 seeing his disrespect in addressing me is a direct violation of forum policy.
Austin Jackson’s new nickname. Not Melky.
Trisha can you start supporting A-Rod in hitting with runners on in your handle. You have been 100% on every player you have included this year. You have made Farnsworth and Ponson good. You are a miracle worker.
trisha-
Are you serious?
How’s Pudge?
Breaking News…...... Bret just tok his first crap as a Jet
Trisha may be a little off her rocker but I’d much rather listen to her be positive about the Yanks than the blowhard SJ rip into every Yankee. Like he knows anything.
I don’t know but it’s been awhile since the Yankees drafted and developed an African American player.
jeter is black?
More bad news. This just in…
Girardi to the 15-day DL with a serious headache and excessive gray hair.
Buddy yes I am serious. I purposely do not respond to stuff he says because I don’t want to get into a cat fight with him but his “take your meds and chill out” is getting very old, especially when I am not ever posting to him and have to read that.
He is all over me like a cheap suit because 99% of the time my thought processes are not in agreement with his and instead of drinking the kool aid he puts I stick to my guns. I could care less is someone disagrees with my takes. My opinion is just that. But when someone has to be personally demeaning about it I do care. It’s one thing when someone makes a comment about the forum in general – it’s quite another when someone comes after you personally.
I’ve actually heard that Mo is the best center fielder on the team.
lindenhurst –
Well I’m happy to try it to see if we can give him good luck but I don’t know if the results will be there. With Farnsworth and Ponson I was at least going on things I was able to observe!
is sj44 the original stalker that trisha had here?
ZMAN7777: “The brilliant Cashman had better find some quality arms for next season to offer fans a reason to pay $1000 per seat. A declining Andy Pettitte, Methuselah Mike Mussina, deer-in-the-headlights Ian Kennedy, and oft-injured Phil Hughes will not cut it. Even the Aruban Aristocrat can’t justify those prices.”
Ummmm… Wang and Joba?
watch out for the sj44 negative brigade trisha. They are relentless and spare nothing defending their quitting leader. Be careful
Don’t sell yourself short, Trisha. You singlehandedly saved Kyle and Sid. You can help Alex out in the late innings.
yanksince57 –
No that person was a Sux fan from another forum who used to trash me on the forum and email me behind the scenes asking me out. No lie. Definitely wasn’t sj44, at least not at the beginning.
“is sj44 the original stalker that trisha had here?”
Probably. The guy is kind of a jerk. I wouldn’t doubt it.
Mike If you dislike SJ44 just ignore him. Your obsession with him is getting too creepy for this blog
It only took 100+ games for them to sit Melky.
Mike I already have scars from members of the brigade. But it hasn’t happened in a while so I’m hoping they got over that need.
lindenhurst I don’t know if you’re goofing on me but all I did was pointed out that both Kyle and Sidney had been very effective. I think people were so down on them because of their past they weren’t really willing to give them a chance. (I tend to be more patient than the average bear).
I’m also superstitious so maybe some positive energy can help Alex. I will add him to my handle.
Could they demote Melky and promote Gardner?
Lax Guy: “It only took 100+ games for them to sit Melky.”
No it didn’t. It took them almost 3 seasons of offensive futility.
The sj44 negative brigade shows up in Yankee tech. Shocked. Pointing out the obvious tech. Deal with it.
promote gardner? i guess your in the mood to watch a slightly older player strike out a lot?
LET’S GO DR. PHIL!!!
I’m hoping he has a dominating start.
Another craptastic pitcher the Rangers send out there. Maybe we can hit this one like last nights crap starter.
Okay, new handle.
Gardner is a solid 4th Outfielder. Same as Melky. But at least he has wheels.
Favre’s wife went condo shopping and turned down a sweet buy in Bushwick. She fell in love with a deal in Bed-Stuy after calling Riverdale a slum.
I could understand that trish has had her disagreements with sj44 and they don’t like each other very well. However, the only difference between her and you is that she isn’t a troll looking for trouble like you are.
Trisha not goofing at all.
Giving some credit where some is due.
When Alex gets a big hit with runners on tonight you can keep taking credit.
Trisha –
His Holiness Poop SJ XLIV responds with his entire arsenal of put downs to anyone who disagrees with him as follows:
1. You are a troll
2. You are a 12 year old
3. “take your meds and chill outâ€
These gems tell us a lot about the man. He needs to cull better material from some stand-up guys the sa
What toppings were on Favre’s pizza today?
Typical sj neg brigade tactic. Call who disagrees a troll. Obv I’m not tech since you notice me all the time. Im myself But keep at it.
... same way he gets most of his info from other Yankee blogs.
I always laugh at people who put the fragile label on Hughes.
Keep in mind, Josh Beckett landed on the DL nine times with an assortment of ailments with the Marlins.
Yes, nine times – with the Marlins alone.
2007 was the first time he played an entire season.
GAS-
Where’d you hear that about Washingmachine?
Favre is a Jet??
lindenhurst, well okay but we have to at least give him a little time for the magic to work! Cool if it works fast.
Southern Yankee – thanks. And thanks to anyone else who at least understands where I’m coming from with that.
Check you all out later.
And who’s part of this negative brigade ??? The more knowledgable posters ???
Don’t let people get you down, Trisha. Most fans here support you. You’re a real fan.
A ROG post without bashing stuart!!!
I wouldn’t believe it if I didn’t see it.
Obviously, it is ripping on someone but hey you can’t have it all!
Everything in little steps for “ROG”.
Mike August 7th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Typical sj neg brigade tactic. Call who disagrees a troll. Obv I’m not tech since you notice me all the time. Im myself But keep at it.
Honest Question-do you ever feel like coming here and posting anything Yankees game/player related other than coming here and stalking SJ44? A least a “Let’s go Yankees” post? “Nice AB Nady”. Anything like that?
You can you know..
Carl, you been living under a rock?
“Southern Yankee
August 7th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
… same way he gets most of his info from other Yankee blogs”
did SJ travel south, and kidnap your dog?
Didnt take long for SA to come out for the sj44 neg brigade. U almost had ne worried there SA.
Mussina adds to the Cy Young resume tonight. He has a legit shot to win the award.
Carl, you been living under a rock?
I take it women here don’t get a thing called “sarcasm”.
I’ll try to post s warning next time.
Betemit is a butcher at SS. You may see some angry stares from Moooooose towards him tonight.
Carl: Hard to pick it up on the net, but I get sarcasm fine.
Hughes needs to come back. Fast.
I like to think the “Favre is a Jet???” thing was self explanatory since it is on ESPN since midnight and the cover of every tabloid and even women know it. But you can never tell.
The late starting time of the game means I can watch Hughes throw. Which is nice.
I like Stuart, very entertaining, very funny…Especially when he gets excited and becomes longwinded and just rambles on with sheer nonsense….
Hughes really needs a nickname. Franchise is ludicrous. He hasn’t earned that.
Mike August 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Didnt take long for SA to come out for the sj44 neg brigade. U almost had ne worried there SA.
LOL
How about “rehab” for Hughes? since he spends every summer in Tampa rehabbing.
Everyone figured this season would come down to how good Hughes and Kennedy are. Now it really might.
Melky should be plying his trade in Minnesota or Oakland right now as part of a starting pitcher package. Now we couldn’t get 5 maple bats for him in any deal.
Poor Britton… he had to fly all the way from Scranton to Dallas and unless Mussina bombs today, it would have been for nothing.
Now watch him fly back to Scranton tonight, then have to fly out to LA on Saturday morning because Kennedy got shelled on Friday and we need a “long man”.
AB—The Franchise moniker cuts both ways. If he can’t stay healthy, he could find himself owning/running a fast food franchise in the future.
my homer predictions for today are…abreu and the X-man
-Hopefully Arod can at least get 1 hit this series.
“Carl
August 7th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I like to think the “Favre is a Jet???†thing was self explanatory since it is on ESPN since midnight and the cover of every tabloid and even women know it. But you can never tell”
o sh*t. Here we go…
Dude, Joe, I’m all for optimism, but try nont to get delusional on us, okay?
yeah you’re right, AB. what about pavano jr? hows that? you like it better?
He said Damon looks good, he didn’t say anything about Damon having an arm like the wing of a pidgeon.
ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that Brett Farve, Deanna Farve, and Jets brass are headed out to Ruby Tuesdays in downtown Cleveland after the press conference. NFL Live has planned a live remote from outside the restaurant. Sal Paolantinio will give us the inside scoop. Stay tuned to ESPN for further developments from this story.
I really haven’t even posted today yet but thanks for the mention..
Hey guys how about a win tonight for the Yanks???
They need to hit Feldman tonight and pay him back for the last time… They need 8 runs tonight and bury the Rangers early.
Hopefully Hughes will get his game in tonight and pitch well…I see him helping this yr. may be wishful thinking but what the heck.
“Melky: The plan is to play him tomorrow. But Girardi said the complexion of the team changed when Nady was acquired and he has to put the best lineup he can out there. Girardi also said Damon looks good in CF.”
This isn’t a Girardi move.
This has to be someone else in the organization.
Clap, Clap to whoever that is. It’s about time.
He looked better with long hair.
I just bought an MILB subscription I must see Phil pitch.
ANDY PETTITTE UPDATE, 6:46 p.m.: The Daily News reported that Andy Pettitte could miss his start on Sunday with some manner of arm injury.
“News to me,†Joe Girardi said.
Pettitte also said he would make his start and that he felt fine. I watched him play catch in the outfield before we spoke to Girardi and he looked OK to me.
Sounds good.
I still think we need to wrap up everyone in bubble wrap to protect them from harm.
“ESPN’s Chris Mortenson is reporting that Brett Farve, Deanna Farve, and Jets brass are headed out to Ruby Tuesdays in downtown Cleveland after the press conference. NFL Live has planned a live remote from outside the restaurant. Sal Paolantinio will give us the inside scoop. Stay tuned to ESPN for further developments from this story.”
I hope they let us know which appetizers Brett orders.
seriously, I’m not trying to cause any race issues here but do the Yankees scout in inner city neighborhoods? Maybe they’ve started to now perhaps? I did see that they drafted that black kid from Calif in this year’s draft and all, but isn’t their record on drafting and developing African American ballplayers a little dispicable? New York has a ton of inner city schools that play baseball are the kids there just not as good at baseball? Does anybody know what the deal is with the Yankees drafting policy? Again I’m not looking to be offensive but I’d truly like to know what’s up. Pete, I apologize in advance if you’d rather I keep this race stuff to myself.
Is it so hard for everyone here to call Austin Jackson by the nickname he likes?
AJack!!!!!
For those of you who want to know about Phil’s start I’ll be live blogging on here for the duration of his start.
raymagnetic: Latino players are cheaper.
which, coincidentally or not as much, maybe be one of the reasons or the scandal brewing right now.
Ground out to SS for Hughes’ first batter.
Ground out to 3B for second batter. 12 pitches, 7 strikes for Hughes.
Trisha- Listening to facts and logical analysis puts me to sleep. Enough of that already. I am ready to join your team of positive people!
i know a girl who worked for Harlem RBI last year and she said the Yankees were cheapskates while the Mets were always offering stuff and had players volunteer to talk to the kids.
Not to start a conspiracy here or anything.
Single against Hughes.
I miss the days where Rebecca would lead as the Queen of Optimism!!! (ah the glory days of last year’s blog during the summer)
Phil, I just got back from visiting a dying relative.
Forgive me if I’m not the queen of optimism right now.
Hughes: 1-2-3. 2 gbs, 1 K. Hit 95mph.
K for the third out.
Sorry, forgot about infield single, another gb
21 pitch 1st inning for Hughes, but no damage.
HUGHES 1ST INNING WITH SWB TONIGHT Hughes allowed one hit an infield single. He struck out the final batter on a nasty slider. He had decent control got ahead on all four batters and his breakings tuff got better as the inning progressed. His velocity was good 93-96.
Rebecca, I’m so sorry.
I didn’t mean to call you out, I was just speculating as to the “days of yore.”
Hughes new nickname is Hugo.
Hey, how do you watch the video of the Scranton game? Is it indeed free?
“Hey, how do you watch the video of the Scranton game? Is it indeed free?”
I had to pay but it was like 6 bucks well worth it.
Phil: It’s okay.
I’m certainly not saying the Yankees are done or anything like that. They can still win this season, but they’ve got to make their move and win games they should win
Al-
You sure it was a slider? He was said to have given that pitch up some time ago. Also, did he actually hit 96 or just 95?
raymagnetic:
Cheaper to sign a kid in latino countries(not counting Puerto Rico) at 16 rather then a inner city kid at 18.And inner city kids play football and basketball more.
That why they aren’t also too many Puerto Rican ball players like 10 years ago because Puerto Rico is subjected to the draft.Which sucks.
Hughes threw both his change up and slider in that first inning.
Very good sign. Hughes change is a good pitch. He just hasn’t used it much. And in the first inning he usually sticks exclusively to his fastball and curve.
Small fee at MiLB.Com for Scranton game.
That’s weird—from what I’ve heard, Hughes hasn’t thrown the slider in a long, long time. His repertoire is fastball, curve, change. Maybe he added the pitch back? I’m still skeptical.
Announcer said 95. Looked like a tight curve or slider
And out other super prospect Carl P has pitched 1 inning 1 hit 0 er 0 walks and 1k for the Thunder.
The MiLB Gameday layout is much better than the MLB one – with better info and more options.
What is up with that?
Jettman- It appeared to be a slider and the broadcaster called it a slider so I would say he was looking to surprise the hitter. It was called at 95 that was a typo my bad.
4 pitch walk to 1st batter in 2nd
Hughes walked lead-off man on 4 straight.
dp on 2nd batter 4-6-3
fly ball to end inning
Is Hughes wearing the glasses?
These injuries have driven me so crazy that I’m praying for Pavano or Paul Byrd!
“I’m not trying to cause any race issues here but do the Yankees scout in inner city neighborhoods? Maybe they’ve started to now perhaps? I did see that they drafted that black kid from Calif in this year’s draft and all, but isn’t their record on drafting and developing African American ballplayers a little dispicable?”
What team does?
This is not a problem specific for the yankees. The lack of african-american ball players is an enormous problem for baseball as a whole. Huge problem. And there’s been lots of speculation as to why.
That’s the whole reason baseball set up their RBI program – to try to get more African-American and kids living in cities playing baseball.
Go back over the first round of each draft for the past several years. There are only 2-3 african-american players drafted in total.
This has nothing to do with kids from other countries being “cheaper.” Teams want to win and want talent.
There’s just a real problem that has gotten worse over the years of there being fewer and fewer african-american players.
One of the best sign in this years draft was how many players drafted had once been in the RBI program – I believe Aron Hicks, Anthony Hewitt and Zach Collier were all in RBI.
It’s a general problem. It’s far from a yankee’s specific one.
Wow Mark really dropped the ball on this one!! THANK GOD!
Hughes is wearing Contacts, he looks good so far
Phil wearing contacts?
I think Hughes is indeed rocking the specs but I’ll have to wait til next inning for sure.
Oops. I see that he is.
Thanks guys. I kind of figured it was a money thing which is even more disgusting in my opinion being that the Yankees make a ton of money, but I guess it is what it is.
“Maybe he added the pitch back? I’m still skeptical.”
He’s started throwing his slider again. He never completely scrapped it. He just made his curve ball this primary breaking pitch.
Andy 18-19 year old in the minors is going to be trying to master only 1 major league quality breaking pitch. It’s just too much to try mastering two off speed/ breaking pitches at that age.
He started throwing