Game 130: Yankees at Orioles
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YANKEES (69-60)
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
A. Rodriguez 3B
Giambi 1B
Nady LF
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
I. Rodriguez C
Rasner RHP
ORIOLES (61-67)
Roberts 2B
Markakis RF
Mora 3B
Huff DH
Millar 1B
Monanez LF
Payton CF
Quiroz C
Castro SS
Cabrera RHP
Darrell Rasner (5-9, 4.93) vs. the Baltimore hitters.
Daniel Cabrera (8-8, 4.98) vs. the New York hitters.
Notes: The Yankees have won 5 of 7 and are seeking a three-game sweep of the Orioles. … The Yankees start the day five games behind Boston in the wild-card race. … The Yankees are 3-2 on a road trip that ends today. … The team is off tomorrow and starts a three-game series at home against the Red Sox on Tuesday.
A TALE OF TWO PITCHERS: Daniel Cabrera is 3-0, 3.15 in three starts against the Yankees. He is 5-8, 5.23 in his other 24 starts.
JUST WALK HIM: Nick Markakis is 10 of 13 with four extra-base hits in his career against Rasner. That’s a 1.940 OPS. Oddly, he has driven in just one run.
HAS ANYBODY SEEN DAMASO? Marte has appeared in two of the last nine games, throwing 12 pitches and getting two outs. It’s time to ask Joe Girardi is he’s hurt. Check back for the answer later.
CAPTAIN CONSISTENT: Derek Jeter is 19 of 41 and has a nine-game hit streak.
CASTAWAY: Wilson Betemit has appeared in four games and had three at-bats since Aug. 13. Cody Ransom has become the defensive replacement at first base.
GODZILLA ON THE PROWL: Hideki Matsui is only 3 for 18 since he came back. But those three hits are two homers and a double, worth four RBI.
SEE YA: The Yankees have hit 12 homers in the last six games. Then again, they’ve walked only five times in the last five games and whiffed 49 times.
CLOSING TIME: The bullpen has thrown seven scoreless innings in this series.
Check back later for updates.
UPDATE, 12:13 p.m.: Joe Girardi said Damaso Marte is fine. Marte didn’t quite say that. “I needed to rest,” he said. “But I’m OK now.”
Hmm.
In other news, Joba Chamberlain will throw 35 pitches in the bullpen tomorrow, which is only five more than he threw yesterday. Joba hoped he would be closer to 50. The Yankees are clearly going to be extra, extra cautious with him.
Not much else to tell you. It’s usually pretty uneventful before day games.
UPDATE, 1:51 p.m.: Hey, Rasner got Markakis out. That’s four times in 14 at-bats.
UPDATE, 1:58 p.m.: The O’s have gone back to back five times this season, four of them coming against the Yankees.
Here’s the thing I don’t understand about Rasner. He was taken out of the rotation after a poor performance on July 29 against Baltimore. Then Ian Kennedy stunk it up in Anaheim, so Rasner got a second chance. Not really because of anything he did.
So now the Yankees are trying to stay alive and they’re starting a guy whose 5-9 with a 4.93 ERA.
UPDATE, 2:11 p.m.: Here is my professional sportswriter analysis of Daniel Cabrera: He doesn’t have a blessed clue where the ball is going.
UPDATE, 2:48 p.m.: They have a day off tomorrow. Rasner needs to be on a short leash. Meanwhile Pudge Rodriguez is 2 of his last 17 and has one RBI as a Yankee in 44 ABs.
UPDATE, 3:14 p.m.: Why is Bobby Abreu halfway to third on Giambi’s fly ball to deep center? It was either a home run or a catch. He should have tagged up and gone to third.
It didn’t matter when Nady got the double. But it’s another example of how poorly the Yankees have run the bases this season.
Meanwhile, anybody who thinks Cabrera is throwing at A-Rod doesn’t understand baseball. He had no idea where the ball was going and rarely does.
UPDATE, 3:54 p.m.: David Robertson is going to have earn this win. Meanwhile, Jose Veras has thrown 32 pitches the last two days and Rivera 25. Veras might be out and Mo limited to one inning.
This one isn’t ending 7-5, that’s for sure.
UPDATE, 4:03 p.m.: Like I said. And that was before I knew Edwar Ramirez was coming in to pitch.
Kicking away a 7-2 lead against a last-place team is not a particularly good sign, is it?
UPDATE, 4:22 p.m.: Edwar Ramirez has allowed 12 home runs in 67.2 innings in the majors. He’s a useful guy in sports but he’s a tough guy to trust late in games against good hitters.
UPDATE, 5:01 p.m.: The well-rested Damaso Marte just got two huge outs. I would think he stays in for the 8th inning, nobody warming up.
This game is so long that A-Rod had to get his hair frosted again in the 6th inning.
UPDATE, 5:06 p.m.: With all due respect to Damaso Marte, the Yankees would be wise to score a few runs here. Like five.
UPDATE, 5:08 p.m.: And just I finish that update, Giambi grounds into a double play.
UPDATE, 5:11 p.m.: Now that Boston has beat Toronto in extra innings, the Yankees cannot afford to let this game slip away. They need to go home with some momentum, not a terrible loss.
UPDATE, 5:17 p.m.: They’re asking a lot of Mariano here. 1.1 innings and 15 pitches on Friday, 1 inning and 10 pitches yesterday and now 1.1 innings today. It’s not the pitch count that gets closers, it’s the up and downs.
But what choice does Girardi have? They have to win games and they burned out the bullpen thanks to Rasner and Pavano.
UPDATE, 5:37 p.m.: That’s a three-game sweep for the Yankees, who have won six of eight overall. It got a little hairy there at the end, didn’t it?
Super work by the bullpen in this series: two runs over 12.2 innings.
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A win today would be really really amazing.
todays win means a winning road trip which is an absolute must right now.
if we can somehow trim the lead to 4 games going into the series against the sox this week i like that we wil have our destiny in our own hands heading into oct.
Man, I want to see this game except I have a tee-time to make.
Go Yankees!
A win today would be more than amazing.
Going home on a high of a road sweep only to face the Sox head to head:
Pettitte vs. Wakefield
Ponson vs. Byrd
Mussina vs. Lester?
We tend to knock around Wake and Giambi is a one man wrecking crew against Byrd. Lester got schooled in Toronto yesterday but he has pitched against us well. However, he may be tiring as he approaches 170IP for the first time I think. And, obviously Mussina will give us a shot to win that game anyway. I like out chances in all 3 games against Boston.
I won’t say anything about the Boston series, but it may well be our season right there
To focus on the positives –
Brian Bruney, Hideki Matsui, Cody Ransom. These are 3 clutch performers we have now that we didn’t have 2 weeks ago. They alone can’t push us into the playoffs, but they have certainly made a difference already.
It is intersting to see hwat happened to the line up since Matsui returned.
Before, the bottom part of the lineup was so weak, if the top of the line up failed, there was no hope. Now the line up is balanced and the only weak link if the catcher position, still IRod is not that bad.
If Pavano holds up, the pitching will be alright and with lineup doing well
“I won’t say anything about the Boston series, but it may well be our season right there”
Agree completely. I think we’ll know if our team is worthy of the playoff after this series. Frankly I didn’t think we were worthy after that 13 inning tough win over the Royals. I’d love to be proven dead wrong by thursday night. I’ll be at the game Tuesday, I can’t wait.
“I won’t say anything about the Boston series, but it may well be our season right there”
Could be. Today’s results go along way towards making it more true. Yankees can end up 4, 5 or 6 games in back of Boston by late this afternoon. If it’s 6, the Yankees must sweep Boston or it’s all over. If it’s 4 or 5, merely winning the series (thus reducing Boston’s lead to 3 or 4) would be enough.
Can’t forget the Twins and White Sox in all of this. Unfortunately, they play each other only three times in September, so they won’t be beating each other’s brains out as much as I’d hope.
it baffles my mine, on why we can’t beat this guy cabrera.he looks like crap against some teams,but against us he looks like j.r richards
The key to today’s game for the Yankees? DOn’t swing the bat1
“it baffles my mine, on why we can’t beat this guy cabrera.he looks like crap against some teams,but against us he looks like j.r richards”
It will be different today just like it was different with Guthrie yesterday.
BBFan i hope so
“Can’t forget the Twins and White Sox in all of this. Unfortunately, they play each other only three times in September, so they won’t be beating each other’s brains out as much as I’d hope.”
I believe our competition for WC will be with ChiSox.
We still have four games with them and they still have three games with Boston and LA. So, we get to control our destiny to a large extent.
Hey Pete, I’m curious, since you are a Patriot fan, is there any beat writers from the Journal thinking about doing a Giant blog similar to this one?
Today and 3 more like it this week would be a pretty nice way to get the race going.
“Brian Bruney, Hideki Matsui, Cody Ransom. These are 3 clutch performers we have now that we didn’t have 2 weeks ago.”
A little hyperbolic to put Ransom in the “clutch” category? He’s been a nice little bench player but come on.
sweep
The Yankees have to be patient against Cabrera. And Derek and Alex need to wear suits of armor up to the plate since Cabrera always seems to hit them with pitches.
“HAS ANYBODY SEEN DAMASO? Marte has appeared in two of the last nine games, throwing 12 pitches and getting two outs.”
“CLOSING TIME: The bullpen has thrown seven scoreless innings in this series.”
I think you answered your own question there. Damaso and his 10+ ERA can’t be put into games the Yankees need to win, and right now, that is every game. If the Yankees are up by 10 runs, maybe they can try running him out there, but so far he has not shown any ability to handle a game closer than that.
I’m trying to convince myself that a new positive mindset could be taking place with this team.
If they play their best fundamental baseball, it will reinforce my thinking.
How they score will be telling. If Giambi and A-Rod do the little things to win, it makes a statement. Continuing to swing for the fences sends a bad message. It has to be 25 players on the same page or 2009 talk becomes predominent.
If we can win today, I have HIGH hopes for the season. It’s pitchers like Cabrera who shut down our offence. If we can show patience at the plate, I’ll be very happy. I WANT TO SEE WALKS, PEOPLE!
I think we should give Wilson Betemit the start sometime soon. Cano had a great unassisted DP last night, but I haven’t been happy with his defence… deflate his balloon a little!
Hopefully Rasner keep them in the game and they find a way to beat Cabrera. Big series with the Red Sox coming up
Damaso Marte needs to be used for what he’s best suited for, a situational lefthander that comes in for one or two hitters.
David Robertson, Brian Bruney, Jose Veras, and Edwar Ramirez handle the other roles.
“If Pavano holds up, the pitching will be alright and with lineup doing well”
And if I hit the lottery I’ll be worth millions
I posted this down below but think it is repeat worthy up here:
Okay here is my gripe of the day.
I happen to think that the majority of the posters here are extremely baseball savvy, if not basically all. And I mean that sincerely. Not everyone is going to have the same perspective and some people want instant perfection, but I think that people understand baseball. They may just have different ways they want to get there.
That said, how in hell can’t people figure out that players who are just coming back
1. probably need some innings to get back into the groove
and
2. aren’t going to necessarily have their best performances first game out?
I couldn’t believe my eyes (okay I could but it still found it distressing) when some posters jumped on Matsui when he didn’t get hits his first AB; jumped all over Brian Bruney when he came back and didn’t have his best stuff; and jumped all over Pavano when he gave up some hits and runs in the first few innings?
Especially in the case of Pavano, how could you not figure out that the guy was probably dealing with nothing but a case of nerves for every reason possible and likely was going to overthrow and not locate his pitches too well for a few innings?
That lack of logic that is prevalent here when guys are just coming back absolutely defies reason, because this is not a stupid blog. Far from it.
Dats all for now.
If the Yankees don’t need him next year fine.But they still are gonna pick up that option.Marte a hard throwing lefty set-up man/closer for $6 million is a steal.
If Gagne can get $10 million this year Marte is worth something.
Exactly
Not to mention, Cashman traded a whole lot to get him in the package, I doubt they wanted him for 2 months and picks in a weak draft.
Relievers are year to year, Marte has a track record and is the lefty specialist we have been looking for.
“That lack of logic that is prevalent here when guys are just coming back absolutely defies reason, because this is not a stupid blog. Far from it.”
Trisha,
Have you never read this blog during a game the Yankees are losing, or right after a 2 game losing streak to the Royals?
This blog is hideous to read sometimes. If the Yankees don’t make the playoffs this year you are going to see stupidity in all it’s glory.
“I doubt they wanted him for 2 months and picks in a weak draft.”
One of the main reasons the Pirates moved Marte was fear that he’d accept arbitration after they turned down his $6M option.
well, i’ve wanted Giambi to move down in the lineup since he’s been in one of those slumps. but maybe last night shows he’s coming out of it – not just ‘cuz of the HR, but he smoked a ball to left too.
Giambi’s like the Batman villain Two-Face – he has some long periods where he’s a whiff/groundout-to-2nd machine and looks washed up; then all of a sudden he goes on a monstrous tear that helps carry the team and causes women to wear mustaches.
“That lack of logic that is prevalent here when guys are just coming back absolutely defies reason, because this is not a stupid blog. Far from it.”
You are as charitable as Mother Teresa. This is the same blog where people criticize SJ44 for writing too intelligently.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes (okay I could but it still found it distressing) when some posters jumped on Matsui when he didn’t get hits his first AB”
The other thing on Matsui is that people have to appreciate the fact that he came back this year. He probably best serves himself by getting his surgery in ASAP and coming back as strong as possible next year (his walk year). Instead, he’s put it off and is attempting to contribute to a playoff run that has a 50/50 chance of being a fool’s errand. That’s a team player at the highest level and the very definition of honorable.
““If Pavano holds up, the pitching will be alright and with lineup doing wellâ€
And if I hit the lottery I’ll be worth millions”
Did you check your lottery tickets from yesterday? You might have won a dime, check again
They need the sweep today, and then need to punch Boston in the mouth. Boston is ripe for the taking. If the Yanks stay in it, the Wild card could come down to those four games against the Sox next month…The White Sox!
“it baffles my [mind], on why we can’t beat this guy cabrera.he looks like crap against some teams,but against us he looks like j.r richardsâ€
The book on the Yankees all season has been: throw hard, down the middle, and they will get themselves out. It holds up. Sometimes being patient means an automatic 0-2 on every batter.
“I think you answered your own question there. Damaso and his 10+ ERA can’t be put into games the Yankees need to win, and right now, that is every game. If the Yankees are up by 10 runs, maybe they can try running him out there, but so far he has not shown any ability to handle a game closer than that.”
I don’t think this is right – Marte did not pitch in the blowout against Doc Halladay but did pitch in the win the following night in a close game (or right when the Yanks were blowing it open)
I think he should be in the mix for the 8th – but his numbers haven’t been tremendously encouraging.
“Damaso Marte needs to be used for what he’s best suited for, a situational lefthander that comes in for one or two hitters.”
I don’t think for a minute Cashman was thinking “left handed specialist” when he got Marte. This is a guy who was closing with the Pirates in the absence of Matt Capps and who before that was THE 8th inning guy for them. I think Cashman was expecting that kind of pitcher here. Veras, Ramirez and Robertson are decent relievers, but they are by no means automatic. Cashman believed he was getting something a lot closer to a shut down 8th inning pitcher than what he ended up with. This is not to say that Marte IS bad. He’s not. But he’s BEEN bad since he got to NYC.
I have a bad feeling that A-Rod better put on some extra armor today – Cabrerra seems to love plunking him (and Jeter too
)
Trisha and those fighting with her:
Enough. I’m sick of people insulting each other on this blog. That is not going to take hold here. I’ll delete such posts and if it keeps up, you’re out. Nobody else gives a crap. Either be adults or go someplace else.
“Enough. I’m sick of people insulting each other on this blog. That is not going to take hold here. I’ll delete such posts and if it keeps up, you’re out. Nobody else gives a crap. Either be adults or go someplace else.”
It is unfortunate it has to come to this.
There are too many kids and immature people here who write insultiang notes and then keep harping and harassing the people who want to have decent baseball discussion. I hope this sends a strong message to such people.
Pete -
I actually consider this an insult since I have not been insulting anybody.
Does it appear that I am more the insulter or the target? Or are you saying that it’s fine for everyone to take a dump on me but when I finally say something – which was relatively benign compared to the crap thrown at me – you will call me out?
Well I guess you did.
Thanks for that. Maybe an earlier public chastising of the morons who have been all over me would have made my response totally unnecessary.
Thanks for simmering everyone down Pete!
well, it’s no surprise that Girardi would lie to the press, but, now, he’s got his players lying too. I smell a conspiracy.
Trish, if you want to leave the blog we can converse over the phone about all subjects baseball
the point here i believe is that it takes two sides to keep the insults going and it might be better to rise above it instead of being 50 percent of the problem,go yankees.
So – How ’bout them Yankees?
trisha- how old are you?
Kay interviewing Pavano on Yes right now for those interested.
Why do people care how old somebody is?
Why does it bother the constant complainers when eternal optimists refuse to trash any and every player for doing something that the whiners could only dream of. There’s nobody on these boards that has enough talent to even get a chance to be on a major league field to even give up a home run, make an error or strike out in a real ML game. Those are the real downers to sports boards.
We need this sweep for some big-time momentum going back to the Bronx against Boston.
o/t, but have they shown the gold medal game and ceremony on the east coast yet?
Pavano was straght forward in answering the questions about his injuries, and, once again gave his team all the credit for the win last night. He did remark again that he wasn’t happy with the 91 pitch, 5 innings, though. He also said that he wasn’t interested in talking about next year, only to help NYY win this year. He will pitch somewhere, though.
mel, if you’re asking about the basketball game, then yes, they showed it this morning.
Pav said all the right things in his interview with Kay: team, team, team (with humility), focused on this year (i.e., not pitching for a new contract), etc.
***straight***
Mel – I watched the game live at 2AM and they re-ran in this morning as well.
Is the Little League WS final today? Good luck to your team!
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/a.....yeing.html
Just came across this link. Has anyone heard any such rumors about Springsteen possibly closing Yankee Stadium?
The people who haven’t even managed a McDonalds giving out management advice are even more ridiculous and tiresome in my opinion. A modest suggestion from time to time, yes — but nobody who hasn’t managed 50 or so people successfully should bluster on and on day after day about how they’d manage the team.
Zach: Pete mentioned it the other day
Zach,
Pete posted something a couple of days ago about Springsteen or McCartney as the stadium closer. Rumor level, nothing final.
DON PRATT and others if your willing for a NY Giant or Jets coverage site I will have it at my site at: http://www.yanksgameday.blogspot.com
Zach, thanks for the link. Yeah Pete has mentioned it. He said Paul McCartney is also rumored.
The Boss all the way I say. No offense to Sir Paul but does he even know how many outs there are in an inning? Maybe I’m dead wrong and he’s a known baseball fan, but no one tops Springsteen for a super Yankee fan.
Fascinating blog entry by Buster Olney this morning on ESPN.com.
Spoke on how the entire industry is pulling back from giving long term deals to free agents over 30 in the Post-PED Era.
Also talked off the record to several executives who basically have a list of guys they suspect were PED users, got their big contracts, and couldn’t perform well once drug testing has taken hold.
It seems like the industry has been tracking player performances at given ages and they are going to use the data compiled to hold back making large commitments to players at certain ages and whom they suspect were PED users.
If these guys are serious about this, the middle class and the Over-35 crowd in MLB will be looking at short term offers in the off-season.
He also said that if CC wants to stay on the West Coast, he believes the Dodgers are the favorites to land him. Only if they decide to go “nine figures” on a free agent this off-season.
Perhaps that’s why we are beginning to hear AJ Burnett’s name involving the Yankees.
I could live with AJ if both Moose and Pettitte are back in 2009.
Wang, AJ, Moose, Pettitte and Joba isn’t a bad way to go if CC ends up going to the West Coast.
Dee,
Thanks, didn’t want to play spoiler. I’m reading the espn recap of the game and while I’m not surprised they won, I continued to be surprised at this gang. How a bunch of spoiled athletes behaved like, well, Olympians. They actually took off their medals and draped them all 12 on Coach K. Then did the same for the assistants. Pure class.
It was a very good Olympics for the team sports who with the exception of mens soccer all made it to the medal round. Very good Olympics, very good sportsmanship.
Congrats to Clay Stanley, Natasha Kai, Heather Bown, Kim Willoughby, Lindsey Berg, Robin Ah-Mow Santos, and to the greatest athlete in the world, Brian Clay.
“Maybe I’m dead wrong and he’s a known baseball fan, but no one tops Springsteen for a super Yankee fan.”
Billy Crystal?
Fran,
Yes, the LL game will be on ABC. Get this they’ll have a pre-game and a web gem show. Maybe some of Cano’s beauts will get in.
Good start for A.J. “don’t call me Carol” Burnett vs. the Sox.
Consider this an audition, A.J.
SJ,
If either Moose or Andy retire (maybe both). Do you think there would be any chance that the Yankees offer Pavano a one year incentive based contract if he pitches well for the rest of the year? I know a lot of Yankee fans hate Pavano. But I think Hughes needs to stay in Triple A next year to get his innings in, and get a 3rd pitch.
Eh. Only 2 K’s so far. Go, Canada!
99% of the problems on here are eliminated by requiring registration.
You have a handful of people who come on this board everyday, with different names each time, only to stalk and insult people. Its been happening all season.
Registration makes people more accountable over what they write, easier to track and/or ban when they get out of control, and will make the blog a more interesting and fun read. Especially on the gameday threads.
It won’t slow traffic on here. It will increase it.
Many of the good posters avoid the gameday threads once the game starts because they disinigrate with nonsense. This really takes hold once school is out for the summer.
I sincerely hope the powers that be change their minds and make registration a requirement after the season.
It will make a good blog even greater, IMO.
Re: Pavano? That’s a tough question..
I doubt the Yankees are going to pick up his 13 million dollar option.
If you are Pavano, why would you come back here?
I guess if the guy pitches the Yankees to a World Series this year, fans can chant “One more year” to him at the parade! lol
Seriously though, its probably best for all concerned to part ways after this season.
You have to think so much has happened behind the scenes that it would be tough for both parties to do business again.
SJ, as long as money runs these blogs and boards with advertising dollars, the quantity of hits will rule over the quality.
2-0 Jays on a Vernon Wells homer.
But Dice-K is still awesome.
Was watching the Mets game what ever happened to Reggie Abercrombie ? He was as 5 tool as any prospect. He still is a damn good route runner w/ speed and a gun for an arm but what ever happened to this guy’s bat ?
2-0 Jays on a Vernon Wells homer.
But Dice-K is still awesome.
Those will be the only 2 runs scored against Dice K today, Sox will win 5 – 2
Nico, hi, yeah I should have said musical act. I think Billy Crystal is already signed on to do the stadium closing. Maybe he’ll be the MC?
Mel, I’ve been thinking the same thing too. Not as much dancing in the end zone as I had expected, and a lot more class. The fact that they have called themselves the Redeem Team vs. the Dream Team set the tone early too. I fear they would phone in their performance, but you can tell they really cherish the win especially at the award ceremony.
Well The Lord Of The Long Flies (Matsuzaka) has given up a 2 ringer to wells.
GB,
Agreed. My contention is, advertising dollars won’t take a hit with registration. It will just eliminate most of the nonsense. As it has on other blogs.
I doubt advertisers want to be associated with nonsense. If its about hits, why not look to achieve both quality and quantity?
SJ there probably is a bit of animosity between the Yanks, and Carl. But I think if he finishes the season well, and is willing to take a low risk, low money 1 year deal they’d be hard pressed to turn him away. Assuming once again we lose either Mike or Andy. If they leave I honestly don’t see who we have to replace them.
“Those will be the only 2 runs scored against Dice K today, Sox will win 5 – 2″
What, the Jays can’t score after the 5th innings, when Dicey is gone?
It will be a tough call on Pavano if he pitches well the last 5 weeks. On the one hand, you want to believe, but on the other, how do you ignore the history? Maybe a one year deal, though I would think he would get better offers if he pitches well.
Yes, AJ Burnett has been on the DL at times, but there’s no doubting, I think, that he’s a competitor. I’d take him as a back-up plan if CC doesn’t pan out.
“I doubt advertisers want to be associated with nonsense.”
On behalf of Stilette and Lace, I take offense.
Even if Pavano pitches the Yanks to a world series title, I’d be seriously concerned about resigning him.
The Yanks can afford to pay Pavano for another year, but can they afford the insurance premiums?
i wouldn’t mind brunett at all if we fail to land CC.
SJ, registration hasn’t done a bit of good on the ESPN Yankee boards. The trolls run wild, because nothing is being done about it, because they outnumber fans 2-1. Money will rule these things, unless of course, you make the mods unhappy…especially with the truth.
““I doubt advertisers want to be associated with nonsense.â€
On behalf of Stilette and Lace, I take offense.”
Epic post
If even we get either AJ, or CC. If Moose or Andy walk we’d have CC or AJ, Wang, Joba, Moose, or Andy. That still leaves us with an open rotation spot. I have not given up on Phil, and still think he’ll be a great pitcher, but he won’t be ready for a full season in the bigs next year. Once again I’m only advocated signing Carl if Moose or Andy walk. I personally hope they’ll both come back next season.
The only type of contract that Pavano is likely to see over the next couple of years will be 1 year, low base, high incentive type of contract…maybe with a team option and no buyout.
No we’re not gonna see alot Kenny
mission: Beat Daniel Cabrera starts now!
Maybe Pavano will take a month-to-month contract.
After he rejects week-to-week.
That’s exactly the type of deal I’m talking about. I don’t see ANY team giving Pavano a multi-year deal. Even if he’s lights out down the stretch. There is just to much risk there for anyone. If we have a 5th spot open at the end of the season he is the best guy to fill it. He’s a very good pitcher when his butt isn’t bruised.
This is the first time all season they have followed the pregame plan of attack. Lets see is Stache also follows it.
Brandon, I think the question in your handle has been answered.
dammit ~!
good play by millar, that idiot can still play
Thanks Nick
good giambi… way to hit into the shift… for the 19 billionth time… don’t try to adjust or anything… moron.
The good news is that they followed the scouting report that 1st inning, first time I’ve seen that in awhile now executing is gonna be the tough part.
masn… have to listen to idiots all game…
Wondering when Girardi will decide that having Matsui up in those situations rather than Giambi would be a better fit. Seems to me that Matsui (or even Nady for that matter) are ready for that 5 spot…(sigh) what a season this has been.
Micheal Kay just can’t shut up..
i still don’t get why giambi doesn’t just bunt on the shift..for practical purposes, would it be any different than taking a walk?
Why can’t Burnett pitch well against anyone besides the Yankees? Oh great, good job Rasner.
Oh no, we all know what happens when they score first.
lol, they actually got a hit, Brandon. Being able to beat Cabrera would be the new question.
Can’t beat up Giambi on the out there. He had a quality at bat, just missed a 3R shot and Millar caught a line drive. That being said, Giambi should not be hitting 5th, but I get the feeling Joe G committed to the team that he keeps a consistent lineup.
sunny615
August 24th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
masn… have to listen to idiots all game…
You think so? I really dont mind these two guys compared to some of the other homers and poor announcers we get subjected to by the MLB package.
Uhh, Rasner, this isn’t how you beat Daniel Cabrera
Wow, everything turned crappy at once.
and there goes all the good feeling i had.
Rasner don’t have it… bad bad bad bad pitching
Chase Wright or Victor Zambrano are more then ready to pitch for this team.
Just great.
RobNY, I know there are worse announcers, but these guys aren’t that much fun to listen to…
Rasner is sucking hard right now.
Chase Wright or Victor Zambrano get ready for the bus ride
pavano pitched better.
who are our long relievers? Anyone warming up yet?
It’s great that Rasner tops out at 88mph with no command. He’ll really be successful.
Would you rather have Rasner or Hughes out there? Might as well get him some big league experience. He’s getting hit but he’s still throwing 92-93, he’s just missing his spots and going through a bit of dead arm. Rasner doesn’t have enough to get a good hitting team out.
now razz can’t even find the frickin’ strike zone… great.
Yeah when your team is losing it’s never fun listening to the other team’s guys lol Maybe Rasner can settle in if he can just get this third out here.
rasner is going for the hat-trick here.
Has Rasner got ahead in the count against any batter yet?
Rassner is lost out there… Just bad. When he is a little off, he has no stuff to rely on and fight through a game without his best stuff… On days like today its gonna get ugly… very ugly
ugh… ugly inning there for razz… he doesn’t have it today. unless he settles… it’s going to be a long game.
He can’t pitch in first innings. Never has, never will.
Just means they have to sweep the Sox at home this week, regardless of the outcome of this game.
The problem with Rasner is, he doesn’t give you a chance to win games in most of his starts.
When you are as offensively challenged as the Yankees have been this year, 2-0 first inning deficits are huge.
Unfortuately with Rasner, that’s the norm in most of his outings.
Not what you want when you need every game you can get.
Gotta hope the bats show up today. Looks like they will need at least 8 to offset this start.
Guys, it’s the second inning. This game isn’t exactly over yet.
Though Giambi’s inability to hit with RISP still bites
Let’s not get into panic mode yet, we were down on Friday night too. Cabrera is very hittable. No reason Rasner can’t settle down. The sky has not fallen yet.
Hughes has been awful in his last two AAA starts. Its not about velocity. Its about location and quality of pitches.
Hughes can’t get his secondary pitches over the plate and has no fastball command.
He is where he belongs. In the minors and should stay there the rest of the year.
He’s not the answer. Rasner just needs to pitch better.
Let’s also keep in mind that Rasner is here right now because Joba, Hughes, Kennedy, and Geise can’t/shouldn’t be.
Watching Cabrera throw is pretty scary. This guy is 6′9″ 270lbs, with no control. Somebody is going to get hurt. Baltimore should have gotten a warning on that pitch to jeter in the 1st, given this guy’s history with the yankees.
Garbage player IMO
any idea when giese can be back. he is a good pitcher and person.
I hope Robi follows the gameplan
Some of you talk like its 5-0 in the bottom of the ninth. Cabrera will not shut us down today. 8 runs is on the horrizen.
SJ,
When we win today. I think we just have to take 2 of 3 from the sox and continue to win series. The month of Septemeber will be ours as usual.
Just got back (hopefully will bring some good luck to us and bad to the Sux!)
Did Rasner give up a ton of hits or was it a bloop and a blast?
When I saw Melvin Mora’s face last night I thought he was really hurt because he had this weird looking grimace. Seeing him today I guess he just wears that grin like he just ate a bowl of S*** all the time.
Rob NY, you know that Mora is the father of quintuplets.
Funny about these quirky pitchers. There are a handful I can think of who, when their stuff it totally on, are deadly. Yet other times they look terrible. Cabrera is one. Another is Victor Zambrano. Colombe as a reliever/closer.
And Robi follows the gameplan for once !
i told my 88 year old father that cabrera was pitching against rasner today.
he basically said “oh crap”.
then i said that rasner should buzz the first oriole hitter on the first pitch and then hit him on the second pitch. after warnings are sent to both teams, cabrera will either have to watch pitching inside or he’ll say to hell with it and drill a yankee.
either way, the yankees would have abetter chance than rasner vs. cabrera.
by the way,my father gave his stamp of approval on my dirty tactics.
Cano!!!!!
I’m glad I didn’t post the “you better take the next pitch, Robbie” that I was thinking.
I’m stuck watching MASN and the Oriole announcers on the baseball package. I actually think Jim Palmer is a real good color guy. Knows his stuff and gives the Yanks thier props.
Mel -
Congrats on your LL team’s comeback last night. We were at the Yankees game last night and they were showing the victory on the big scoreboard during I think pitching change and most of the players on the field were watching it.
We just got back from last night’s game about a half hour ago. Anyone who has the opportunity to see a Yankee game at Camden Yards has to do it; even if you don’t have the opportunity, try to make one – it’s a fantastic experience. And lots and lots of Yankees fans to enjoy it with.
Nick are you saying that being the father of quintuplets puts that S*** eating grin on his face all the time? lol
I love it when Cano steps it up!
So Cabrera is already on the ropes. Let’s see if the undisciplined hitters can make him work a little instead of swinging at the first pitch… um pudge, pull your head out.
Baltimore better get the pen up, Cabrera is toast. Palmer is saying his mechanics are a mess and his velocity is down 5mph and his command is bad as usual.
hard hit, no luck.
runs ?
Hey! Damon finally got the right side of the foul pole! Yay!
POSITIVELY DAMONIC! 4-2 Yankees!
Pudge is unwalkable.
“Let’s not get into panic mode yet, we were down on Friday night too. Cabrera is very hittable.”
Ahem.
JOHNNY!!!!!!!!!!!
Damon!!! That got out fast.
Please somebody give Pudge more steroids. And nice job Johnny!
seems mr cano go the message the yankees were trying to send him. i think a ‘get on your case’ coach will do wonders for him. i vote paul o’neal. if that’s the case, i will also buy some gatorade stock because demand for coolers will significantly increase
I honestly think our offense is back. Huge September coming up, just need decent pitching and we’ll make a run for it.
4 more to go!!!
YAY DAMON!!!
Nice Johnny!
Exactly what is so difficult with Girardi telling (not asking) Giambi to tap the ball down the 3rd base line to keep defenses honest with the exaggerated shift ?
Is Giambi exempt from suggestion ?
Is Daniel a FA this offseason ?
Damon’s HR, justification for Giambi being robbed last inning.
Cabrera is very very shakey today. Yanks have a chance to put a 6 spot on the board.
Is Dice-K throwing alot of pitches? Jays need to get to the pen.
When Cabrera is wild, he is scary for the hitter. Balls just come right at your head and he has no idea where the ball is going.
Plus, at 6-9, the hitter’s view of him is as if he is throwing the ball from a foot away.
“seems mr cano go the message the yankees were trying to send him. i think a ‘get on your case’ coach will do wonders for him. i vote paul o’neal. if that’s the case, i will also buy some gatorade stock because demand for coolers will significantly increase”
I’d love to see ‘O’neal’ (O’Neill) as a coach, but I don’t think he wants the obligation to be around for a full season. He’s on a 20 game maximum schedule at YES for that reason.
kd
buy some gatorade stock because demand for coolers will significantly increase
That is funny! So right on.
I miss Paulie and his fire. The current bunch are a little “Nancyish”.
Ellsbury is injured making a nice catch in the outfield. Banged off the wall. He is really shaken up out there.
SJ If he’s a FA I’d love to stick that arm in our minor leagues have Chaves and Nardi work w/ him what do you think ?
Girardi offered O’Neil a job last year and he turned it down.
I don’t think he is ready to leave the family and take on a fulltime gig.
Uh anyone criticizing Joe G on Giambi today is not watching the game, there was not much of a shift on today with runners on 1st and 2nd.
Is Derick Lowe a free agent this year? If so, thoughts on getting him to be a 4th or 5th pitcher?
Wang
Moose
Burnett(assuming C.C. stays in the west coast)
Lowe
Joba(innings cap)
Rays lead White Sox 2-0. Since we play the White Sox 4 times in September we might have to focus on both Sox teams.
Jacoby still sitting on the warning track being checked by the trainers. The broadcasters suggesting maybe it’s his shoulder.
“Is Dice-K throwing alot of pitches? Jays need to get to the pen.”
Not by his standards. 50 pitches so far. He’s got 2 outs in the 4th.
“Is Dice-K throwing alot of pitches? Jays need to get to the pen.”
Not by his standards. 50 pitches so far. He’s got 2 outs in the 4th.
Let’s hope Rasner settles down and the HR derby is over.
Maybe in another year or so for O’Neill? Once his kids are a bit older?
Anyone notice how slowly Pavano work in the first 2-3 innings last night? He seemed to get a little better those last two innings and had the results to show for it, I think. It was painful to watch how long he held onto the ball. I’m chalking it up to getting his bearings, etc. I was happy to see he ended the game stronger and with a lead. I guess he’s getting another start? I haven’t read the past posts yet today.
The Yankees should have this rotation next year!!!
1) JOBA!!!
2) Burnett!
3) Daniel Cabrera!
4) Jonathan Sanchez!
5) Derek Lowe!!!
And get Eric Threets for the bullpen! How about Cano for Threets and Sanchez, sign Lowe and Burnett and trade Hughes for Cabrera!!!
Make it happen, Cashman!!!
Nevermind lol it looks like it’s just his eye. Smashed his head and arm off of the wall at full speed and looks like he lost a contact lens.
I don’t think he is a FA, Brandon. If he is, I wouldn’t touch him.
The Yankees have enough reclaimation projects among their pitchers.
I’d prefer they begin to move away from that and focus on the young, high ceiling arms in the organization.
Guys like Hughes, McAllister, Betances, Brackman, Sanchez and DeLaRosa, Garcia are guys with enormous talent. Even more than Cabrera.
If they are going to sign a FA pitcher or two, I’d prefer it to be finished products.
“Jacoby still sitting on the warning track being checked by the trainers. The broadcasters suggesting maybe it’s his shoulder.”
Nah. Just saw the highlight. He face planted into the chain link portion of the fence in right making a catch.
What happened to Luis Matos?
I’m thinking about going up to Cooperstown. I just looked at reviews on the hotels and a good majority of them sound like dumps.
Has anyone gone recently and what hotel did you stay at?
Anyone think Trembley looks a bit like William Shatner?
Wow Ellsbury must have been really shaken up. I just read the post about him being hurt (happened a bit ago) and turned to see they were still dealing with him.
Let me say this. If you have to have injuries, obviously the best timne to have them is before the trading deadline. Seems that the Sux have been stacked with them on the wrong side of the deadline.
West Virginia resident wins tickets to see 81 Orioles games?
First prize was 40 games.
Homerun Jays. 3-4 Boston.
The Yankees have enough reclaimation projects among their pitchers.
I’d prefer they begin to move away from that and focus on the young, high ceiling arms in the organization.
Good point. The thing is when he’s on he’s dominant when he’s not he’s Jaret Wright. Since he’s cheap that what made me wonder about it , it’s never about his stuff just his delivery he can’t seem to repeat it makes you wonder how this guy was 1 out away from no hitting us.
Homer Jays.
Can I grab coincidental credit here? Showed up and both the Yankees and Jays started hitting!
Hey Nick SF didn’t you say you were going to last night’s Yanks game? Did you go?
Speaking of taking a chance on injury prone players. It seems like Baldelli has comeback from his strange injury. We are thin in center. Maybe roll the dice and see how much we can get out of him?
“I just read the post about him being hurt (happened a bit ago) and turned to see they were still dealing with him.”
Think he lost a contact and they were struggling to get it back in.
I don’t touch Rocco. He had some disease where he has no energy. No way to I try to get him.
Brandon,
Crap i just heard Umenyora is out for the season. Never liked pre season games. I wonder if Strahan will unretire? Sorry for the news bro.
jenn I’ve only done daytrips there but someone I work with was telling me about a place he stayed at that he loved, said it’s where the players typically stay when they go there for events and you can generally end up talking to them at breakfast etc.
I will ask him when I go to work and give you the name of the place.
S:
Even now, Baldelli can’t play everyday. That disease he has may stick with him forever as I understand it. Probbably too much risk there unless you are looking for some bench depth.
Thanks Trisha!!
Rasner, can we get the last out of the inning please?
I said I was going to last night’s game? No, I’m in San Francisco. I think I said my dad was driving towards Baltimore, where he is now. But he didn’t go to the game either.
was your post sarcastic Idiotic Yankees Fan?
NO! Osi is out for the season?!
Got to get Rasner out of there. He has no idea where the ball is going leaving his hand.
This is when Giese being out hurts because there is no real long man in the ‘pen.
Hope the O is truly on today because we are going to need them bigtime.
this is a game we absolutely need to win. it would be a huge boost to sweep this series.
having to trust rasner pathetic, he is not a real big league pitcher
btw, washburn is 0-5 with a 6.5 ERA in Aug; but of those 5 games.. he got killed in 2 and the other 3 were not bad.. how much would you rather like to see him pitching today then this minor leaguer
Fredo looks like you’re right. He’s still in the game anyway.
About Rasner – let’s not throw him on the trashheap just yet (meaning he might just be having a bad outing and it doesn’t mean he’s turned into a bum).
I’m all for getting a pitcher into the game as soon as they get one warmed.
Rasner looks very confused. Look how we spins after he throws the pitch.
Let Ras walk in a run and get Robertson in there.
SJ44, if Giese wasn’t hurt he still might not be available to be the long man; didn’t he take Rasner’s spot in the rotation right before he got hurt?
Whew.
Nooooooooooooooooooo NOT OSI !
Thanks Ras
63 pitches in 4 innings for dice. Their pen will be tested today.
WOW.
GREAT job Rasner. Goes to show what a manager I’d make. I was willing to pitch around Mora and walk in the run.
Please, no more of Rasner, he always gets in trouble the second and third time through the order. He’s a long reliever at best.
Jennifer,
I went to Cooperstown in July. My advice…..Stay at the Rose and Thistle Bed and Breakfast. Its great.
Really nice people run it, its a short walk to the Hall, and its very comfortable.
When you guys think Joba will be back? I am wondering if the Yankees will bring him back as starter, since they would have to experiment on stretching him out in the major.
Razz at 59 pitches after 2 innings… Not very good… lets hope for 5 innings.. thats all we can hope today
who is in the pen today? how easy will it be to piece together 5-6 innings from them?
Where is the news on Osi? I can’t find that anywhere.
Meanwhile, I was at the game last night. What a strange first few innings…even discounting the fact that Pavano was pitching. It’s also crazy how many Yankees fans show up at Camden Yards for these games. I even overheard “Get rid of Giambi, he’s a bum!” It was just like being in Yankee Stadium!
Robertson. Don’t know if Bruney could go again. Ewar. Veras?
Eric – the news on Osi is Breaking News on ESPN News and is accroding to the Newark Star Ledger
Eric,
Just watched it on espn news.
Man. Watching highlights of the l.l. series. Mexico looks like the real deal. How does the Hawaii team match up?
Robertson was warming up and Britton is in the bullpen as well.
EricVA -
Even more strange last night was the number of Yankees fans participating in that ridiculous wave that went around 5 or so times!
Thanks sj
http://www.nj.com/giants/index.....go_su.html
That sounds bad. Osi going for surgery according to the star ledger.
Did old man Matsui just beat out a ground ball? That’s a lot of hustle for a gimp.
I’ll miss you Osi, we all will
Robbie *so* just missed that.
Godzilla is a gritty gamer.
Melky dissed by Mcfarlane!
http://www.spawn.com/news/news3.aspx?id=13437
They pulled his figure from next years line!
Also heard Merrimans injury could be carreer threatening. Jason Taylor also hurt.If this keeps up, the sack leader in the nfl will be at 6.
Pete – Thanks for the post about the absurd fighting…please consider this yet another vote for registration (I think I’ve cast at least 100 votes on getting registration and editing on this board).
Matsui really changes the lineup. Glad he’s back.
If D. Cabrera had one ounce of control, he could be a scary dominator. Like Randy Johnson in his prime after he found his control. (Unfortunately, the Yanks got him quite a few years too late.)
Strange that last night there was no ligament damage and today it’s severe. Not good news at all.
Doreen,
I tried not to take part in the wave but I was with a 4 year old that insisted!
Melky dissed by Mcfarlane!
http://www.spawn.com/news/news3.aspx?id=13437
His figure gets pulled from next years line!
One of those things that you can never know the answer to but still wonder about (if you’re me you wonder about it): Have the bats come back to life just because they have or have the bats come back to life because the players realize they are finally in heavy do-or-die time and so are up there fighting every AB.
Seriously, why is Pudge playing? He has done absolutely nothing to help the Yankees.
Kiwa is going to have to step up big this year even so you still risk putting an inexperienced DE, Tuck STAY HEALTHY !
Is there anything at this stage of his career that Pudge does better than Molina? I like Jose behind the dish more, and Pudge’s bat has not impressed.
Will anyone really be upset if we dont bring back pudge next year?
Whats wrong with the wave?
“I tried not to take part in the wave but I was with a 4 year old that insisted!”
Rasner’s already thrown 75 pitches.
Pete,
Re: your 1:58 post. Who else do they have? Joba is hurt. Giese is hurt. Hughes, Kennedy and Aceves are struggling in AAA.
They are so desperate, American Idol pitched last night.
We are down to Victor Zambrano, Chase Wright and Rasner for that spot.
Its like goint to a buffet and only seeing burnt food. You either leave the restaurant or choose the less burnt of the dishes.
There are not appetizing menu options for the Yankees with that slot right now.
Thank goodness we have Damon in center. A speedier Gardner would have overrun that ball.
Nice play by Damon.
timmy, although it has not looked this way for the past month, pudge is a better hitter than molina, a lot of players struggle adjusting to new york. i’m hoping pudge starts hitting in line with his career averages soon
Can the kid that broke his wrist be an option to split time with Molina next year if Posada isnt ready?
EricVA,
Last night, he hadn’t gotten the MRI. Today, he did. That’s why teams are hesitant to say anything until the player has an MRI.
Huge loss for the Giants. Hard to say where they go to fill that spot now. Probably will check the waiver wire heavily in the next week or two.
How do you search a webpage for certain words?
SJ, I’m going to Cooperstown in two weeks and I am completely psyched. I’m staying at the Cooperstown B&B, which has gotten great reviews. I’m not just looking forward to the HOF, but just walking around a town that seems to exemplify Main Street America. I love where I live, but it’s just boring suburbia and it will be nice to visit a beautiful part of the state. Plus, there’s so much to do in the area. I’ll be there for 2 full days. SJ, or anyone else who has been to the HOF, how much time did you spend there? Is it a whole day experience or closer to a half day? Either way, for me it will be heaven.
After that, I am stopping in Hyde Park and spending some time in the Mid-Hudson Valley, visiting the historical/extravagant mansions in the area as well as checking out FDR’s home and Presidential Library. I can’t wait – I’ve been wanting to do this for just about forever….
Rocco Baldelli had his 2nd home run in 3 games for the Rays, I would like to see the Yanks take a chance on him in the offseason as an extra outfielder, he’s a FA
Im no expert S.o.S. but I cant imagine Cervelli is ready to be penciled in next year. He would probably start at AA and get promoted to AAA half way through.
steve ctrl F.
I’m hoping Pudge starts to hit near his career averages to, but I simply don’t think he’s that player anymore.
Spend the whole day in the Hall.
Can anyone explain to me why the Yankees can’t hit Burnett and the Red Sox, with the lineup they fielded today, have scored 4 runs against him and have hit Burnett all season.
I don’t get it.
Girardi can’t stay with this guy much longer. There is an off day tomorrow.
Get him out now and piece it together the rest of the way.
He can’t locate anything and all of his fastballs are in the middle of the plate.
He has to have a short leash at this point.
Steve – go to the top of the page and go to “edit”. Click on that and you’ll see “find”. Put the word(s) in and you’re in business.
I say bring Pavano back in today and Pavano him after the game. It was only a matter of time that he would. Why not milk it for an extra day.
In all seriousness. Why wont they give Chase a chance?
Osi
jenn – duh! and thanks!!!
EricVA -
That’s what I told my husband – most of us were there with families/kids and like it or not, it’s fun for the kids – and in a strange way, it was interesting to see how the heck many times it was going to go around. Fortunately, there was someone in our section without a child attached who loudly observed, “Hey, look, there’s a baseball game going on!” Too funny.
Rasner can’t seem to get that third out very easily today. I thought this was going to be an easy inning for him. Or hoping, anyone.
Kill-Schill, that’s the mystery of certain pitchers owning certain teams.
Rasner really battling. I hope he gets out of this clean.
Jennifer
Thanks
Betsy,
I was there for two days and spent both days at the Hall.
Its basically a town that is dedicated to baseball. Main St. is filled with memorabilia shops leading up to the Hall.
If you like Italian food, go to Nicoletta’s. Its across the street from the Hall and its very good and not expensive.
Its a very cool place to spend a few days. The people are very friendly and the Hall is fantastic.
Clueless Joe will wait ’till they hit that 3-run HR before taking Rasner out. Just great.
Score 2+ runs and Rasner comes back out for the 4th?
Rasner keeps getting into trouble but at least he has gotten himself out of it the last two innings. Don’t think the Yanks should risk another time.
80 pitches through three? Ouch. At least we’re winning
Is it possible it’s just an inexplicable enigma that the Red Sox can hit Burnett and the Yankees can.
It has to be something more than that, doesn’t it? Burnett looked like the most dominant pitcher in the league on Monday night, more dominant than Halliday.
I’ve never watched him pitch against another team. I really wonder what Burnett look like, whether that curve is as devastating.
Ras really flirting with disaster today.
81 pitches after 3 for Rasner. Yikes!
“Can anyone explain to me why the Yankees can’t hit Burnett and the Red Sox, with the lineup they fielded today, have scored 4 runs against him and have hit Burnett all season.
I don’t get it.”
Before today. You could have added Cabrera to that list. We might as well ask why we aslo struggle against rookie pitchers and pitchers with a 5 plus e.r.a. Some things cant be answered.
Well now we know why Reese drafted alot of pass rushers this draft, man Kiwanuka is just coming off surgery there is no way I’d throw him in for all of Osi’s snaps, Tom call call Micheal tell him Fox sports sucks.
See this is one of those moments when you can see that the difference between baseball genius and baseball stupidity is all in the result. Rasner got out of it, Girardi looks smart. Rasner gives up a bomb, Girardi is an idiot.
Betsy, Cooperstown is amazing, I hope you love it!
SJ, CB or anybody with actual whispers of rumors…are there any thoughts to sending Hughes, Chamberlain and/or Kennedy to Arizona or Hawaii this winter to get some innings in?
Someone up there loves me!
Just turned to see Wells hit a homer.
4-4.
Jays tie it up 4-4
Pitchers like Burnett, and Cabrera own the Yanks because they’re an older team with declining bat speed. They have a hard time catching up to good fastballs. Notice D-Cab is only around 90mph today, and the Yanks are hitting him. Does anyone remember that game earlier in the year against Tamba where Garza threw nothing but fastballs the whole game. He shut the Yanks down for 7 innings with one pitch.
Tor just tied Boston and the White Sox moved ahead of TB. Although I’m not sure that 2nd score is good for us.
“Can anyone explain to me why the Yankees can’t hit Burnett and the Red Sox, with the lineup they fielded today, have scored 4 runs against him and have hit Burnett all season.
I don’t get it.â€
Before today. You could have added Cabrera to that list. We might as well ask why we aslo struggle against rookie pitchers and pitchers with a 5 plus e.r.a. Some things cant be answered.
There is a simple answer to these questions….Effort. 5+ ERA pitchers, Burnett, Cabrera, and everyone else put up more effort against the Yankees than anyone else. Just look at the difference between Kevin Millar’s AB’s vs the Yanks and vs the Red Sox. That is all the evidence you need.
Hopefully a bad inning for Dice-K.
Homer Wells. Nobody out. Runner on 2nd.
White Sox leading Rays 4-3.
So far via Chad Jennings..
Chase Wright 7 innings of scorless ball
Oops. Got that wrong. Wells hit a triple, runner came home. I thought the ball was out. Still 4-4
“Can anyone explain to me why the Yankees can’t hit Burnett and the Red Sox, with the lineup they fielded today, have scored 4 runs against him and have hit Burnett all season.”
A little patience??? One thing that the Yankees didn’t do last time out against Burnett was work the count. Only twice in that entire game did a Yankee batter get to a 3 ball count and only one of those walked.
Different looking group of Yankees today.
As a baseball lover, SJ, I can imagine spending that much time there. I want to do some other things in the area, so a full day is as much time as I will devote to the HOF, but I will make the most of my time there. It just looks like a heck of a lot of fun and, since I think baseball is a perfect game, a perfect way to spend a day. I don’t know how much $ I will spend in these memorabilia stores, but I know I will spend a lot of time in there. I love baseball history.
Nicoletta’s is on my short list of restaurants to try, so I ‘m glad you confirmed my choice for me.
This is going to be a special trip for me…….
Wells didn’t hit a hr, he hit an rbi double
Never mind. I screwed the whole thing up. I was right the first time.
Still 4-4. Stay tuned.
Cmon Alex!
Thanks 13. I am switching back and forth so sometimes just see where a ball is hit and hear the talk in the background. They were probably showing the highlight of his first homer!
cmon Giambi!!!
So far via Chad Jennings..
Chase Wright 7 innings of scorless ball
Time to forgive him for that boston night. He is being treated like Buckner after his error. Give him a start!!
Fair point, Lupus, but the Yankees have had hit hard-throwers this year. Purcey threw hard. Beckett throws very hard. They hit Guthrie last night and he was registering close to 94-95. In fact, they had more trouble with him his previous outing when Guthrie held back a little and only threw about 91.
Cabrera is a menace to our lineup.
So far via Chad Jennings..
Chase Wright 7 innings of scorless ball
That was last night
To quote my 11:57 a.m. post:
“I have a bad feeling that A-Rod better put on some extra armor today – Cabrerra seems to love plunking him (and Jeter too)”
I know it isn’t exactly rocket science w/ this clown on the hill.
How many freaking times does Alex and Giambi get hit
its ridiculous
Trish, do you have MLB Extra Innings?
Thanks Brandon, my bad
What was his final line?
Now why would you swing at that Jason ? Don’t break the plan of strategy the team set today.
Rebecca, thanks! I only wish my father could go because he is a baseball fan and grew up rooting for the NY Giants (he ran onto the field at the Polo Grounds once and took the cap off of Ernie Lombardo’s head…….a very, very slow catcher. Needless to say, he got into a spot of trouble that day!)……..I think even my mother will enjoy Cooperstown, even though she thinks she knows more about baseball than she actually does!
Alex would go up a notch in my book if we would crack one of those pitchers one day. I thought Cabrera got glasses to take care of the plunking thing.
Doreeen,
Thanks for the cool tidbit about the players watching the comeback.
I read today the Sux may place Drew on the DL.
Sac fly, sac fly! (or a hit)
I like this today’s Daniel Cabrera.
But I am still so sad about Osi.
**I like today’s
Cripes, good for us. That’s what we need.
5-2 Yanks! Thanks Jason
Now 5-2 I bring Rasner back out and keep him on a short leash.
Thanks Brandon, my bad
What was his final line?
7.0 IP 5 hits 0 Runs 0 ER 0 BB 3 Ks,
In 30 innings pitched in AAA he now has a 2.05 ERA
(AAA hitters) .185 BAA vs Wright so far.
Woo, sac fly!
Sterling thought that was a grand slam
LOL
Buck up S.A., the Giants have plenty of time to make up for the loss of Osi. Also remember last year after they lost Kiwanuka and then Shockey it felt like the season was over, it was not.
X !
can’t complain
X is so amazing.
Kill Shill, I do have Extra Innings.
yes 7-2 game goood hit nady this guy is on fireeeeeeeeeee
NADDYYYYYYYYYYYY!
X-MAN!!!!!!
Hey this Nady guy is ok, maybe Joe should reward him with a few days off and then maybe bat him 9th for a few weeks to ease him back in.
X-Man!
Now we have the luxury of bringing the Ras out for one more inning, at least let him go batter to batter.
X!!!
I definitely bring Rasner back in and let him try to get the win.
That Xavier Nady character is quite a baseball player! You hate to give up a guy like Tabata but if you have to you can’t argue with doing it for a guy like Nady.
Nady!!!!!!!!
Such a hottie!
X-Man comes through. Has the offense finally awoken for good?
blue jays need big two out hit here
Damn, he’s hot.
Uh, you know. His hitting.
“7.0 IP 5 hits 0 Runs 0 ER 0 BB 3 Ks,
In 30 innings pitched in AAA he now has a 2.05 ERA
(AAA hitters) .185 BAA vs Wright so far.”
Awesome to hear, hope he gets a shot
AND THE JAYS TAKE THE LEAD! 5-4
Damn, Stairs thrown out at home.
5-4 Jays.
Great trade.
I haven’t seen the RISP numbers but X must be in the top 3 for the Yanks.
X-Man comes through. Has the offense finally awoken for good?
Lets not get carried away here.
Damn I just can’t stop thinking about Osi
i love rod barajas!
Everytime I see Joba in the dugout the last few days…he’s sitting with Pavano. I hope nothing rubs off on Joba from our Idle.
“Sterling thought that was a grand slam”
Sterling has no clue as to what is going on in the games. He is so hard to listen to.
Buck up S.A., the Giants have plenty of time to make up for the loss of Osi. Also remember last year after they lost Kiwanuka and then Shockey it felt like the season was over, it was not.
I know. But it just..sucks.
But I am sure the Giants will survive. The defense can still be scary.
Who is this Quintin guy? 36 homers? Someone needs to check his mail and receits.
burnett for one more
You’re righthrisha. the double Nady just bought Rasner another inning (or, at least until he gives up a couple of runs/runners).
rasner must be on short leash here. id rather have robertson in there
***the double by Nady***
if we can somehow pick up a game today there is hope.
Kill-Schill,
They’ve had some success against pitchers with good fastballs this year. More often than not they struggle against a good fastaball.
Ugh – tie score in Toronto.
struggling against good fastball pitcher = sign of aging bats
jeez that lead didnt last long
Someone explain to me how this line-up gets older AND slower but scores more runs?
Nice catch Bobby!
Answer to 2009 FA starters: No Cabrera not on list
.Possible FA starters, age in 2009, that Yankees could show interest:
Sabathia[28]-7 years? West Coast?
Sheets[30]-1st healthy year in while-back to the Brewers?
Oliver Perez[27]-worth 5 years at 12M per?
Dempster[32]-wants to go back to Cubs-12M/year?
Garland[29]-4-5 years on him??
Burnett[32]-if he opts out- getting trashed by weakened Sox offense today-3 run jack to Pedroia-injury prone-kills us-want him 4years at 13M/year??
Looper[34]-St Louis will want him back. Do we want him???
Derek Lowe[36]-is he worth 3 years??
Penny[31]-could be FA if 8.75M option not picked up. Injured
Mussina[40]-13M one year??
Pettitte[37]-13M one year??
Lackey[30]-9M club option- could he become FA, since they need extension for Vlad and sign Teixeira, K-Rod???
Wolf[32]-back rotation??
Then there is Moyer ,Rogers,Byrd, Lieber, Hernandez half-brothers, Martinez!!!!
7-2 Go Yanks!! Rasner will be out of gas, down a quart soon!!
Giambi’s sac fly was pretty deep and hit very well. He did just miss a GS. However, Sterling can never be given the benefit of the doubt on those calls!
Mel -
You’re quite welcome.
I can’t believe this game is only in the bottom of the 4th. Ugh.
SJ44 -
I loved your burnt food analogy!
Re: Burnett and the Red Sox –
I’m no baseball professional, but I think it’s probably hard to figure that out without seeing the game yourself. Burnett looked awfully good against us, throwing a lot of strikes. When hitters start off 0-2, I’d think that makes them want to swing early in the count. Was he throwing strikes today? If not, that makes it easier to work the count.
Look at Jon Lester. The kid was lights out for most of the season, and the other day gets absolutely clobbered. Some days, you just don’t have it.
I’d still think long and hard about AJ if CC doesn’t work out for us.
5-5 in toronto goign to bottom 7th
Sux just came back to tie Jays 5-5.
why the heck cant wang come back. perhaps by sept 15th? our rotation is utterly pathetic.
Rasner is not getting any help from Jeter or Nady here.
TRADE NADY!!!
Nady trying to make Jetes look good today, because IDK WTF happened there
get rasner out of there before we blow this game
Don’t let them back into the game Rasner. Ya hear!
Matsuzakker is out.
john I’d let him try to get out of this inning. If he does I might let him go the next.
Get him out now, sloppy play and soon 100 pitches. Whose up in the bullpen??
On second thought…
“why the heck cant wang come back. perhaps by sept 15th? our rotation is utterly pathetic.”
If Wang were to be rushed back now he would suck as bad if not worse than Razzy. Hes simply not ready.
giambi is always fixing his hair
Was Rasner about to cry?
D-Rob please find yourself
id rather have hughes in there than raz
98 pitches to get 10 outs. Not very good
Remy just saying Stairs might have gotten in before the tag AND the Jays hitter just called out was called out on ball 4.
Remy is nothing if not fair in his calls.
Jebus, the defense is killing Razzy in this inning. Hate to go to the pen so early. Sucks that Giese is injured, too, this is the kind of game where we could really use a tandem of the two.
I think our rotation is pretty darned good. So I sure don’t agree with calling it utterly pathetic.
Poor Ras.
Not sure that I’d bring in Robertson here. I’d go with Marte against Huff and hopen the fifth inning. Just my thoughts, which mean nothing.
BBB – If Giese wasn’t injured he probably would have started the game. Rasner came back into the rotation after Giese went out.
Our rotation is good for what it is. Meaning, for the names and talent levels of the guys in it, it has performed pretty well.
GB – it looks like it might have been a good thought.
MY GOD LET BOBBY CATCH IT !
Can someone help me understand how that 3rd run was earned if the runner reached on an error and scored on an error…
Oh boy.
Not second guessing, just a slow typist.
why does damon inssit on catching those balls. let abreu catch it.
Tampa ties game- Baldelli has 2 run shot in 1st, does he have chronic fatigue syndrome? He’d be worth an incentive laden contract IMO.
Like I said- you cannot afford to keep running Rasner out there in key games down the stretch. YOU CANNOT. Period. It’s as simple as that. There are tons of options down in AAA- Chase Wright, Phil Hughes, and many many more.
Rasner’s performance today was barely better than even Kennedy has been lately.
And again, the Yankees are making stupid mistakes. Bad baserunning, bad defense. They’re lucky they’re hitting now because they’re giving this one away.
“our rotation is utterly pathetic.â€
i think calling it a rotation is giving it too much credit.
Those 2 errors are really big. Baltimore is back in this game.
Why is it that twice in two days Damon is calling off guys with good throwing arms to catch the ball in the outfield? Is he confused or does he like guys running on us.
How fast things can change with this team thats why you cant get too excited.
I’m slightly disturbed by Millar’s ’stache…
thats like 10 times now where damon caught it when someone esle with a better arm could have.
Right on que, first sign of trouble and the whiners and trolls appear.
I don’t think this inning is on Rasner…
Fran – Exactly, Giese is the better pitcher (or had been for the time being anyway) so he may have gone deeper into the game, but even if he had struggled and given little length, Rasner could have come out of the pen and been decent for a few innings and got the ball to the late inning guys. It just sucks to not have a reliable long reliever as insurance for our 5 starter!
I don’t think you can throw Rasner out against the Blue Jays next weekend.
““our rotation is utterly pathetic.â€
i think calling it a rotation is giving it too much credit.”
Let me see Moose, Andy, Ponson, Pavano, Rasner. That is like a punchline.
GB, it actually appears that we have fewer posts per game when things go well. You’d think with fans it would be the opposite. But noooooooooooooo!
yanks need about 5 more runs to seal the deal.
Nady’s error didn’t hurt, because he would have scored anyway. The first error hurt, because the sac fly would have been the third out.
FYI: the Yankees are still ahead in this game.
That was not good
“MY GOD LET BOBBY CATCH IT !”
That’s the second time this series Johnny has caught a ball next to someone with a better arm – (insert punchline here)
Well the good news is that Daniel Cabrera was still worse than Darrell Rasner
“Meanwhile, anybody who thinks Cabrera is throwing at A-Rod doesn’t understand baseball. He had no idea where the ball was going and rarely does.”
PETE, You still dont understand?
He tries to stay off the plate with Arod because hes afraid to pitch him. And he KNOWS he doesnt have the control to do that. So every game he faces Arod he hits him at least once. That is intentional. He knows how to stop hitting Arod. Either pitch him with quality pitches or walk him every time. Instead he attempts to get the strikeout and risks Arods well being every time. No other pitcher does this with such a high risk of hitting someone.
If you hit a guy every time you face him and know how to stop hitting him there is intent. Maybe he doesnt know which pitch will hit Arod. But the entire approach to an Arod at bat has the intent of pitching him in a way that has a high risk of hitting Arod.
It is intentional. And they should retaliate against this idiot for doing it consistantly.
Sucking is not an excuse.
Trisha, the trolls and whiners don’t show when the going is good, and only show when things get tough or tight, because they are guttless.
OK, so the 5th inning was just basically a wash. We still got our 2 run lead and Baltimore’s bullpen isnt exactly the ‘76 Reds.
horrible job by rasner…im so glad we have pavano(gasp)
**4th inning rather…wheres that edit button?
OH MY GOODNESS GRACIUOS !
Everyone knows that Rasner is only near this rotation because nearly every pitcher on the staff has been injured this year. He wont see pinstripes next year so don’t worry about him.
Please don’t show a shirtless John Sterling unless he’s wearing his bro. Or is it manziere?
another must win game.. especially since Boston may lost to Toronto.. (5 to 5 )
Maybe will only be 4 games out of the wild card by the end of today. You never know..
Yeah, Pete still doesn’t get the Cabrera issue. If you have no idea where the ball is going, and you still attempt to pitch someone inside, and you constantly hit them, that’s as good as intentional.
Cabrera has to be 100% aware that if he tries to pitch A-Rod inside, like he does every at bat, he’s constantly going to hit him. Just because he doesn’t say “I’m going to hit A-Rod now”, having no control and attempting to pitch him inside is pretty much the same thing.
Someone on the Orioles needs to get hit. What Cabrera does is reckless. I doubt it would be such a non-issue when he breaks A-Rods elbow or wrist or something.
“And they should retaliate against this idiot for doing it consistantly.”
i’d agree if he can’t control it, he shouldn’t go inside.
if rasner would have drilled someone with the first two pitches of the game as i suggested, then cabrera couldn’t go inside later the way he has been.
If our cleanup hitter would do a little something and act like a cleanup hitter against garbage pitching the game would have been settled long ago. He cant do a thing and we cannot pull away from Baltimore
The difference is other teams cleanup hitters find ways to keep it going and drive in runs
With Cabrera, it’s wreckless endangerment.
GreenBeret7
If you think this is good,wait until next year, when it will be much better.
Make that reckless endangerment.
But something is going to get wrecked if he’s not more careful.
who is your “oh no” opponent?
I have always had one player from an opposing team who scares me more than other players. For years it was Jim Thome. No matter what team he was on, whenever he came to bat, I held my breath.
My current “oh no” player is Vernon Wells (and has been for a few years). I have no idea how he is doing this year, but there is something about him that scares the life out of me whenever he’s up at bat. I also hate the way he fields! I think he is just a great player.
Kim Jones’ parents look like they’re bored to tears.
Fran -
I agree with that statement about Jones’ parents. Especially “Mom” Jones. Maybe they’re not fans?????
“My current “oh no†player is Vernon Wells (and has been for a few years).”
Wells has got to be your “oh yeah” player this weekend. He is wearing out Boston pitching.
What happened to DRob his control is horrible right now.
c’mon David
What other options do they have right now other than Rasner, Pete? Any other magical starter in the minors ready? Any waiver moves possible?
Joe Girardi: “Marte’s fine.”
Marte: “I’m OK.”
hmm…yeah, big conspiracy…
Well said on Cabrera, DFox. I agree completely. I understand that he doesn’t TRY to be that wild, but given how hard he also throws, he needs to learn to be more careful, and the only way to teach him is by hitting enough of HIS hitters to cause vehement complaints on their part.
I mean, look how many good months Jeter was robbed of because he hit him on the wrist, and how much his play during that time hurt this team. It’s ridiculous and cannot continue.
CC ‘only’ went 6 innings today.
And only gave up one run.
And ‘only’ threw 96 pitches.
BTW -
I finished reading Bobby Murcer’s book in the car ride this weekend. I loved it. It’s funny but you (I) felt like I was hearing his voice reading it to me.
Trisha=
You “hate the way Vernon Wells fields. I think he is just a great player.” Is that like jumbo shrimp, an oxymoron?
Jay Payton looks immortal against the Yanks.
was outside playing baseball with my kids – holy crap – I don’t envy these guys… I’m sweating my patookas off…
that said… what the hell happened… ?? 7-2 gone in the blink of an eye…
Why would Ray Catena feature himself in his commercial? I’m not moved by his pitch. He seems oily; like if you shook his hand, you’d have to wash yours.
“CC ‘only’ went 6 innings today.
And only gave up one run.
And ‘only’ threw 96 pitches.”
lol.
“was outside playing baseball with my kids – holy crap – I don’t envy these guys… I’m sweating my patookas off…
that said… what the hell happened… ?? 7-2 gone in the blink of an eye…”
Its the Yanks Sunny this is to be expected.
“I mean, look how many good months Jeter was robbed of because he hit him on the wrist, and how much his play during that time hurt this team.”
Seriously, there’s no reason the Yankee players should be Cabrera’s practice targets. Let him practice his failed efforts at pitching inside against a different team. He almost hit Pudge in the head today, and I think someone else.
I would say if it ever happens again, the Oriole hitters should expect some Bruney or Joba fastballs near their heads. It’s better their players than the Yankee players.
Sunny-
Poor fielding, poor tired pitching, poor hitting with RISP.
when is millar up?
No runs scored.
Back to work bats
Trisha – Well, my “oh no” opponent was Manny for years – glad he’s out of teh AL! Now I’d say it’s a tossup between Garrett Anderson, Alex Rios and Josh Hamilton – even though he didn’t hurt us THAT badly this year, he is just such a dangerous hitter, I held my breath every AB.
Hey joe, terrefic move there. remind me to check of manager of the year for you.
FYI: the Yankees no longer lead in this game.
Ooops. Spoke too soon.
Yes Edwar Cano indeed
Can we get a real pitcher on this team?
looks like you cant blow someone alway with a change-up.
the love for edwar baffles me. the guy has the most average stuff i’ve ever seen. he’s the most hr prone pitcher in the majors. that pitch was simply made to be hit out. 86mph inner half to good lefty hitter. pathetic.
ramirez is way too predictable with his changeup
S.A., I like the game you’re watching better!
Oops – the Yanks are going to have to slug their way out of this one.
Eveery game is so important right now and blowing a 7-2 lead is pretty frustrating
anyone who thinks this is a playoff team is delusional
Well, that sucks. You think that a 7-2 lead is a sure win. Let’s get it back.
Sunny-
Let me repeat, poor fielding, poor tired pitching, poor hitting with RISP, poor managing!! Robertson needed to go back to minors weeks ago!!
Well, I haven’t been too optimistic about this team as of late, but I still think we take this one.
every time edwar comes up and pitches, he proves max kellerman is an idiot.
“anyone who thinks this is a playoff team is delusional”
Yeah, because the Red Sox bullpen NEVER blows leads.
sunny, are you blaming edwar’s gopher ball on robertson!?
The scores that hurt were the in the previous inning, where Jeter and Nady made their errors.
Anyone – even score now. Start from scratch.
Let’s go Yankees!
I am so sick of the Yankees pitchers…
Rassner goes 3.1 inning, and then you are left with the bad end of the bullpen.
David R…. First pitch… A double
Edwar… 2nd pitch a 2 run homerun
Just pathetic. Cant hold a 5 run lead.. See yea in 2023
“You “hate the way Vernon Wells fields. I think he is just a great player.†Is that like jumbo shrimp, an oxymoron?”
I knew as I was typing that it had potential to be a little confusing!
I actually think he is a great fielder – hence, I hate the way he fields. But that’s what I meant anyway. I think he is tremendous in the field.
Ellsbury is the man.
.688 OPS this year.
Who would have thunk it, Jetes boots a misplays a ground ball then all this sh… happens
““anyone who thinks this is a playoff team is delusionalâ€
Yeah, because the Red Sox bullpen NEVER blows leads.”
no, but their rotation doesnt consist of three minor leaguers and two guys past their prime.
lot’s of crazy back and forth games today…
S.A., I like the game you’re watching better!
Haha. It’s going much better than the real one!
Papelbon coming in in the 9th in a tie game. Interesting move for tito.
Just win baby!
the change up is a plus pitch, the change up in the middle of the plate is meat. That was the difference.
I have a question:
At Camden Yards, not only do they post the speed of the pitch but what type of pitch it was. And it’s fairly instantaneous. My question is, how the heck do they know for sure what type of pitch is being thrown? I mean, it’s fairly obvious when a fastball is thrown, but what about the various breaking pitches?
The announcers said Edwar’s pitch was a fastball, not a changeup.
Yes kidjock. Just win!
“no, but their rotation doesnt consist of three minor leaguers and two guys past their prime.”
Neither does the Yankee’s rotation.
Oops! Bad Scooter I mean. I was agreeing with you. Just win!
no way that was a 86 mph fastball.
I am so sick of the Yankees pitchers…
Rassner goes 3.1 inning, and then you are left with the bad end of the bullpen.
David R…. First pitch… A double
Edwar… 2nd pitch a 2 run homerun
Just pathetic. Cant hold a 5 run lead.. See yea in 2023
WAH WAH STFU, It’s the first time this week you can really bit** about the pen letting a lead go. Point is Jetes fields a ball correctly we’re not in this type of thing because Ras would atleast have pitched 6 IP instead of taken out on pitch count in the 4th. Again SHUT UP !
That’s it, the offense has already hit one crappy pitcher today, so that means they can mail it in against the other crappy pitchers the O’s will be bringing today. I seriously hope I’m wrong, but I’d be surprised if we score another run this game.
The announcers said Edwar’s pitch was a fastball, not a changeup.
Could have been a hanging slider.
C’mon Yanks…lets get the lead back and keep it this time.
Did you guys/gals discuss what a meaningless stat fielding pct is? The Yanks were leading the league in fielding the other day and they really have to be one of the worst fielding teams in baseball.
I guess we’ll find out what he threw after the game, then. But it sure begs the the repeat of my prior question: How can the indicator at Camden Yards display both the speed and the type of pitch?
Xtras in Toronto.
Yankees got way too many journeymen or men who never pitched a full year on any team in this bullpen.
None of these guys can be set-up men or great pitchers besides Veras….never will and no one can show me proff no matter what Nick from SF says.
Also if anyone thought that the pitching was gonna hold up when we started hitting is as dumb as the “Save the Big three” people.
Ugh, we need some X-Magic here.
“How can the indicator at Camden Yards display both the speed and the type of pitch?”
I think it’s technology made by QuesTec called pitchFX or something. It tracks the data on all pitches using multiple mounted cameras in the stadium. It probably decides the pitch type based on the movement and speed.
But if your starter give you more than one inning, you’ll not see guys like David Robertson…
MoBoy, you never fail to crack me up.
It’s crazy, but we miss Dan Geise in this pen.
Good that Papelpoose pitched in the 9th. Because now BJ Ryan is in for the 10th. 2 outs. How many innings will the Bosux riverdance queen be able to go?
is it time for cody ransom to come in for giambi yet?
Bottom of the 10th coming up. I think they said McDonald, Scutaro and Rios. Wells if anyone gets on.
GO JAYS!
“Good that Papelpoose pitched in the 9th. Because now BJ Ryan is in for the 10th. 2 outs. How many innings will the Bosux riverdance queen be able to go?”
Couple innings for both guys. Day off tomorrow and neither needed 10 pitches in their 1st innings.
This game feels like it’s about 2 days old!
It is amazing how offensively challenged this team can be at times. It is like fundamentals of hitting escapes them at the most opportuned time.
But if your starter give you more than one inning, you’ll not see guys like David Robertson…
So what the hell are you bi***in’ about about the BP ? You think they are use to coming into a game in the 4th and 5th inning they are out of thier normal roles today.
Thanks, DFox. Appreciate the info.
rameriez is not long for this game. he is throwing ballons up there.
Payton is killing them.. Bad defense cost them a few runs. Damon cannot throw so any fly ball with a man on 3rd with less then 2 outs is a run.
overall another bad game, up 7 t o2 and they may lose this game… edwar missed his location and gives up a jack…
Rasner does stink the guy is a long man can we get him out of the damn rotation???
Robertson has been giving up a hit to his first batter consistently they are sitting on the fastball…..
We could have had Byrd. 5-1 last six starts, averaging about 7 innings a start. Worst start gave up 4 runs. FA. Cost to us only reainder of this years contract.
I guess we were counting on Hughes and Kennedy and Giese, and Ponson and Rasner!!!!
I PRAY Edwar Ks that big mouth loser Millar after the junk he said about Edwar.
Jesus Christ Audry Huff is just a pain in the ass.
huff is the best hitter on either team, who could imagine that…
what a joke.. it is not just the errors it is the Yanks do not get to a lot of balls…
SIT DOWN YOU FREAK MILLAR!
1 more Edwar. Be careful
For those of you not paying attention…the home run pitch to Roberts was supposed to be as low and outside fastball. It ended up a low inside fastball. Marte should have been pitching there to keep Roberts on his weaker side of the plate….the right side.
Ouch! Rios took Papelbon to the wall. 6 outs on 16 pitches. Wonder if they use him for a 3rd inning?
GB, it’s still shockingly only the 6th innings, I think Girardi is saving Marte for later on.
why dont outfielders throw to first base on a basehit. eariler in the game there was linedrive in shallow right that abreu could have thrown to first to get the force.
Ryan only got one inning. I guess they don’t want to push him. League in now.
Lowrie hit a hr..great
IBB here?
Lowrie just went deep. don’t know why Ryan was pulled after only 8 pitches.
Dammit. come on Edwar
Come on Edwar!
well the good news only 3 more heart stopping innings to go.
That was sweet.
This is exhausting!
I would have been at this game if I didn’t have to be here in Scranton to get a few more interviews.
Part of me is glad, part of me isn’t. Of course, I love to watch the Yankees play but I’m tired as hell today.
wow and he didnt even get all of that.
Thank you Robbie!
ROBBIE!!!!
CANO!!!!!!!!!!
So ya see, Melky and Robby had to split up for Robby to realize just what he had!!!
He he he!
ROBBIE!!! Can we hold this lead please?
CANOOOOOO!
wtg Robbie
Delcarmen walked the leadoff man. Let’s hope the old axiom works out here.
Is Larry Bowa back?
Cano!!!
Lead off walk for Jays to start 11th.
Dear Melky,
Having a great time, wish you were here!
Love,
Robbie
Any idea what Robbie’s been hitting since Melky was sent down?
Thank you Robbie
“Is Larry Bowa back?”
No, Melky Cabrera is gone.
anything bolded will be a Jays update
Griffey just doubled in bottom of ninth. We want TB to win, so Chicago stays in WC hunt with us.
Delcarmen walked the leadoff man. Let’s hope the old axiom works out here.
He ain’t blowing that game. That would be a ticket to Pawtucket
Why do we want Chicago in the hunt with us???????????
I thought you guys might be interested in knowing that the Buffalo Bisons are in town in Scranton and their line-up is stacked.
We’re talking Josh Barfield at second base, Victor Martinez at catcher, Travis Hafner at DH.
Morgan Ensberg is in the house as well at third base.
if cws wins and bos loses then boston is in 2nd place for wc.
“Why do we want Chicago in the hunt with us???????????”
I want Chicago in the hunt because if the Yankees should not win the wild card i’d prefer the White Sox knock out the Red Sox. That’s just me though.
one out, runner at first
okey dokey guys. Chicago it is. Anything to punch out the Sux is a friend of mine.
Rooting for the Rays here feels wrong but it’s right.
Trisha lets make it easy.
Jays lose
down to their last out, runner at first
did crsip just rob a homerun?
Brandon – never never never until and unless it’s appropriate to report that!
“Rooting for the Rays here feels wrong but it’s right.”
Yup. They ain’t getting caught. More important for the White Sox to tank.
No, j, it wasn’t that deep.
Trisha-
TB has 6 games with Red Sox and 4 with Minnesota. If they sweep the other wild card contenders, other than us, our chances improve to get in as wild card as we won’t win the division.
Well Red Sox win and Damaso Gagne is up throwing.
uh oh.
Brandon
the time is now
Ugh!. White Sox tie and Boston wins about 4 seconds apart. Yankees need to maintain status quo here.
Well that’s what I thought re: rooting for the Rays.
The Rays are my WS team if it isn’t us anyway.
Ruh Roh
No way do I root for the Rays. If the Yankees are out, than CUBS all the way!
out please ASAP!
Need this game.
Marte’s gotta come in to Markakis. risky either way, but gotta go for the kill here, maybe he gets a DP
Lets hope Gagne gets it done.
I would always root for an AL team over an NL team unless the AL team is the Sux.
I think the Rays deserve to win the WS as much as any team. So if it isn’t us, I’m rooting like crazy for them.
I’m in and out watching this game (thanks for the update Yankee Trader)
Man, I can’t believe these guys are having problems beating these O’s…!!
so who is going to pitch the rest of this game? Is there anyone left?
1 more Damaso Gagne.
We are competing with two teams ahead of us for the Wild Card. Those teams are the Red Sox and the White Sox/Twins runner-up.
Draw your own conclusions.
Wow. Tying run in the White Sox game should have been out by 20 feet. Catcher mishandled the throw. Free baseball in Chitown too.
And ya see, that’s why the Yanks were so excited to get Marte along with Nady!
Let’s hope it keeps on…
That’s a money K by Marte
Everytime I watch, the Yanks get or hold the lead…
Everytime I go out (play with kids, shopping) the Yanks give up the lead.
And now I have to head out again… so now I’m nervous about leaving…
There’s only two and 2/3 innings left. Please guys, hold the lead!! I don’t want to be disappointed when I get back!
Ideally then I should be rooting for the Rays and for Chicago to lose!
Who’s available in the bullpen? Chris Britton?
Nice job by Marte there!
There’s that damn reliever I’ve been waiting for !
GAGNE THIS! all ye of little faith!!!!
IT’S MORE LIKE DAMASO RIVERA.
Now THAT’S what Cashman thought he was getting.
great pitch by marte. That should be his role now. 1 or 2 batters maximum. Anything more and he makes me nervous.
whoa – wtg Damaso!!!
That has to boost the teams and Marte’s confidence!
SHYADUP he still has to do it in the 8th inning.
Mo for two since there’s an off day? Or do they risk using the mighty Britton in a one run game.
Well hello Marte!
Trader I don’t think the team lost confidence in Marte. I think they realized they had overused him on a number of occasions. I think they know what they have in him.
Great to see nonetheless.
Nick, not that what I think means a thing, but, the game may have been lost in the earlier innings, regardless of whether Marte just dtruck out Markakis and Mora, but, it was a great job, there. Hopefully he can do that in the 8th against Huff, Millar and Scott.
8th – I wonder if it’s Marte to Huff, Bruney to Millar, Mo to Scott?
Mo’s only thrown 25 pitches the last 2 days
I for one would root for Joe Torre’s Dodgers if the Yankees fail to make the postseason, however, I am not quite ready to concede this season, a lot can happen in 5 weeks.
What kind of a name is Rocky Cherry??? lol!
***druck or struck*** I type so well.
Hopefully he can do that in the 8th against Huff, Millar and Scott.
He has to, the main problem w/ Marte is Daniel Cabrera’s problem he can’t repeat his motion and he has to in order to be successful in the AL.
If the Yanks don’t make it I have to root for the cubbies. It’s sweet Lou, and hey it’s been 100 years they’re do.
Jeff NJ – I have absolutely not conceded the postseason. I’m just trying to figure out the best rooting configuration here for the Yanks to be there in the end!
I know first and foremost it’s always root against the Sux.
By the way. My favorite Yankee = Bobby Abreu, hands down.
ewwwww….bad swing there
If the Yanks don’t make it I have to root for the Cubbies. It’s Sweet Lou, and it’s been 100 years they’re due.
Jason, that was not cool at all.
fyi, Giambi still sucks.
Queue the Giambi trashing…
Rally killer Giambi strikes again!
Guess I was late!
Its a good thing Giambi is still hitting 5th at this point in the season. Thanks buddy.
Way to go Giambi against Rocky Road Cherry, the ice cream man!!
can somepone please convince Girardi to give Giambi some time off??? Like the next 2 months??
crowd cheers Alex he feels the pressure to swing at an outside pitch, meanwhile Giambi swings into an inning ending GIDP
yay cody “homerun” ransom is in. but only for defense.
Why is Girardi still putting Giambi in the 5th spot? Is he stubborn? Stupid? Both?
jason is busting my chops
kevin millar has a hitler mustache
What bothers me about Marte is that he was supposedly gotten to get lefties out. I guess we’re out of choices but 2 innings with mixins is a lot.
By the way – I just heard I was correct to root for Tampa. Singleton said so!
Umps trying to hand the White Sox the game.
My FAVORITE O to have eat dust – Millar.
0 for 5 from the captain not helping.
@Fredo:
But you gonna give credit to AJ. Could anyone on the Yankees pull off such a nasty move?
GB, your opinion counts as much as anyone else’s on here.
In this case I think Girardi did the right thing. Things could have worked out had he followed your course of action too, but that would have been a less conventional move. And it seems like he had Marte slotted for late-inning work today.
Why is Millar wearing a Hitler-style mustache? very weird
Is it me, or did the Yankees win by two runs yesterday, and wasn’t it Giambi who hit a two-run dinger?
Just askin’…
All hail or lefty specialist who walks LHB’s
can we go to Mo for 4 please?
head hurts
Great job by Marte gave us a lift
White Sox win
Pale Hose win
I would have liked to give Marte a chance to get through the inning.
Cmon MO!
yanks gain no ground today if they win.
Here we go Mo, at least its not tied
can marte finish off an 8th inning for christs sake. i thought he was an awesome reliever. hasnt impressed at all.
AJ for the White Sox is the dirtiest player in MLB, period.
What great job, he did Ok. It’s still frustrating to see him struggle to get 3 straight outs.
“yanks gain no ground today if they win.”
Don’t lose any either.
cws winning is a good thing. we dont want boston to soilidfy their hold on the wc.
I went out for a bit at 4-2. Looks like its been a topsy turvy game since then.
j, we are competing with the White Sox. Better for them to lose, unless you think the Yanks are out of it.
“can marte finish off an 8th inning for christs sake. i thought he was an awesome reliever. hasnt impressed at all.”
Then possibly your expectations are unrealistic?
no i think we are in it, but for now we have to hope the boston gains ground on no one, and then in september we make our move.
“It’s still frustrating to see him struggle to get 3 straight outs.”
He got 4 straight and two were very tough ones. Don’t like walks anymore than anyone else, but that was a very good relief outing.
Nick, can’t disagree with you or Girardi, before or after. Just would have been my preference. I have no problem with Girardi having defined positions for the bullpen, under most circumstances. For me, earlier in the game and certainly for Roberts in the 7th to turn him around would my choice. He was, so far, the key batter from that point on for Baltimore.
I just don’t gt all the freaking negativity re: Marte…didn’t give up a run = did his job.
Payton was killing everybody. You know how they say you want to get beat on your best pitch. That works with pitchers too. If Payton’s going to get a hit/plate a run, I’d rather he try to do it off Mo (since the situation allowed) than Marte
j, I think we have to agree to disagree here.
It seems more logical to say that when you’re trying to catch X number of teams, you want those teams to lose whenever possible.
J:
Boston isn’t the Yankees only problem. White Sox and/or Twins are too. We did NOT want the White Sox to win today. Only thing tougher than gaining 5 games on one team is gaining 5 games on two teams.
What’s Cano’s splits since his little buddy was sent down ?
Brandon – I was wondering the same thing…
By all reports, Bobby Meacham is a class act as a person. But I’m not sure a new manager (who only has one year of experience at the helm in Florida) with a neophyte pitching coach and a neophyte bench coach should have an inexperienced third base coach, as well. His decision making is questionable. The third base coach is like an umpire, you don’t notice them when they are doing well. But when they screw up, everyone notices.
I hope Cashman surrounds Girardi with a more seasoned support staff.
As far as team mascots go, I think it’s Venezualan little leaguers and parents of Kim Jones yes, Melky no.
Maybe the Yankees aren’t happy to have a day off tomorrow (Jeter usually says that when they’re on any kind of a winning streak they don’t want days off) but I know I’m sure happy they’re off tomorrow!
These games have been exhausting – and long!
Marte did his job. Get off his case
thank god for the off-day, the BP is toast.
That’s the story of the season for our offense right there, we get a couple of hits with 2 outs, a nice little rally going, and then when we need it the most, our big hitters, the millionaires, either pop up or strike out.
I’m hoping that Mariano Rivera is teaching his kid the cutter. He can take the old man’s spot in about 4-5 years from now. No sense in him wasting away his youth playing video games.
I swear I’m going to MUTE this game the minute Kay saids something stupid.
Anyone know how Zambrano and Milton are doing in their rehab?
No sense in him wasting away his youth playing video games.
or school
“Marte did his job. Get off his case”
Joe, an impossibility for the naysayers. They cannot function in life in they can’t complain.
Plus they are practicing up for their later meeting of the “What Have You Done For Me Lately” club.
well said Trisha
Uh…Mo?
Mo always likes to challenge himself to greater heights…
Can LAA please put some runs up?
Now 3-2 Minny, Angels have a man on 3rd, 2 outs.
…
I’LL KILL YOU !!
Sokay. One more pitch and Mo has it.
what was he doing throwing the ball?
ugh. Come on Mo, get this guy and we all enjoy the day off.
Just get the fraking K here and it’s all forgotten.
Brandon, the kid can go to school in the off-season (after October).
Mo freezes the batter.
Oh yeah.
Wow did we need that.
We still have a legitimate shot at the Wild Card
Yeeeessssssssssssssss!!!!!
Yankees Sweeeeeeeep!!!!!
Nail-biter, laugher, squeaker, whatever, JUST WIN, BABY.
whar a rollercoaster!
yes! Big win, or should I say it would have be a disastrous loss, so the Yankees live for another day.
SWEET!!!!!!!!!
Little Mo stays in that dugout from now on.
Game over but one awful strike zone
Oh yeah, I forgot to add Little Mo to the list of mascots who are better than Melky.
FYI, the Yankees are two games off the pace of last year. They wound up with 94 wins, just sayin.
We need Molina to catch more often than Pudge.
Never liked Pudge, and never will.
Seriously.
Jesus I just realized we swept this team. Still doesn’t guarantee anything, but atleast they are showing a pulse.
Leadoff double for Tex in the bottom 8th, still down 3-2.
And I just saw an Al Franken for Senate commercial followed by a Norm Coleman commercial. Yeeps. Twins broadcasts are awful.
Triple for Vlad, 3-3, he’s on 3rd with none out.
Get K-Rod up!
sunny615-
It seems you and I cancelled each other out today – every time I was here, they gave up the lead, every time I left, they took it back. Direct opposite of you! I left the room for the last out – what did you do???
Triple for Matthews Jr. and it’s 4-3 Angels, still one out.
Peter, what is your obsession with Alex Rodriguez? Like seriously, all jokes aside, do you really have to take every single dig at him that is humanly possible? Jeez.
Aceves will pitch vs legit ML players tonight so look out for that start, he will face Hafner, Barfield and Victor Martinez.
Jesus is DHing today and he already has helped Charleston take a 10-3 lead, launching a 3 run shot to RF for his 17th HR of the season.
Ok I’m outs.
Now 5-3 on a sac fly.
This is a good thing, we want to gain on the Twins.
Nice series with some grit shown. Need no worse than 2 of 3 with Boston or the Baltimore games were for naught.
Pedal to the metal – full throttle. No room for let up.
Hey guys, you know how to not feel bad about the Yankees’ numbers with RISP, go look at the hit to run ratio of both teams in the pittsburgh milwaukee game.
That was pretty incredible how Guillermo Mota got out of that bases loaded none out jam.
Yes, I have money on the Brewers.
joba short relief= excellent
Starter= above average…
More value in relief?!
Yes we need 3 starters…. But….
“This game is so long that A-Rod had to get his hair frosted again in the 6th inning.”
Really Abe? Is this what it comes to, cheap shots on A-Rod?
Suzyn reported that Marte’s been out due to inflammation in his elbow.
JD, please tell me you’re joking. Anyone who watched Joba start should never question his roll again.
Once again the rule is proven, no Pete Abe commment is too innocuous to not draw lame snipes from underground dwellers.
As the Brewers win in the 12th!
“Really Abe? Is this what it comes to, cheap shots on A-Rod?”
I’m telling you, the guy enjoys watching the Yankees fail and enjoys taking digs at certain players on the team
“joba short relief= excellent
Starter= above average…”
A 2.76 era as a starter isn’t excellent?
Err role even.
Oh, come on, the A-Rod hair frosting was funny! Sure, Pete will take his shots at Alex, but this was not one of the, IMO.
Wow, that was a walkoff hit by J.J. Harder on J.J. Harder bobblehead day.
Babe Ruth never did that.
Make that Hardy.
But he tries harder.
And the Angels win as Span gets tossed out of the completed game for arguing the called 3rd strike.
Someone needs to send a tape of Rasner’s postgame interview to IPK.
That’s how you sound when you have hurt your team with your pitching.
Poor Ras. Gets screwed in Toronto and then has a bad game. He’ll be back in there.
….Marte just admitted to inflamation in his arm.
A-Rod is having an awful year with men in scoring position.
That is true.
I like Marte. He seems like a very nice and understated guy.
Just got back in. The Yankees did what they needed to do and swept the Orioles. Huge series starting Tuesday against the Sox.
Kim does ask some dumb questions.
There are a lot of humorless people posting on this site. Thank goodness, Pete isn’t one of them.
Get a grip and lighten up.
Rasner is what he is. A 5th starter. Inconsistent and you never know what you will get.
That’s all good except we got 3 of those in the rotation.
Hey Fran! Time to start gearing up for stress alley! At least it’s at the Stadium.
Talk to you soon.
It would be nice if Rasner didn’t have to start another game this year. But he probably will.
“Rasner is what he is. A 5th starter. Inconsistent and you never know what you will get.
That’s all good except we got 3 of those in the rotation.”
Which 3 would that be? Ponson has been very consistent. Pavano just got here. Who could I be missing? Or do you mean Andy?
Can’t imagine what the Rays are going to be with Crawford and Baldelli in the lineup.
Hi Trisha – we’ll be ready for Tuesday! The match-ups do favor the Yankees.
marte did get 4 outs today, and did get out the tough lefties with guys on base (markakis/mora) and huff to lead off the 8th.
give the guy more rest and he will be a weapon. he did surpass his innings total from all of last year before he was even traded here.
K. I can concentrate on the Yankees now.
Not happy to see a 7-2 lead evaporate.
Too bad about Boston and Chicago, but we gained on Minny and Tampa (haha).
Why is Marte pitching with inflammation?
Prediction: Rasner will not make his next start. If it lines up correctly, we’ll see Chase Wright.
Moose, Pettitte, Ponson, Pavano, and whoever is our rotation until it’s not anymore.
If the bats stay alive, it’ll be an interesting 5 weeks.
Any chance Yankees can get Melancon and Chase Wright up here? How about Phil Coke for lefty relief? I think this team needs to replenish the bullpen and maybe have Wright get a start for Rasner or Ponson.
hey mel – was thinking of you watching the tail end of that game…congrats, Hawai’i
Just finished helping wife get dinner going, now back to blog…and see people moaning and groaning about the game. It sure was long, and not particularly well-played, but a win is a win.
Great pitching by pen, thank goodness tomorrow is an off-day before the evil Red Sox.
You know, despite everything, if we do manage a SWEEP – and don’t be pessimistic, stranger things have happened – then we’re only 2 behind, with 29 to play.
Baseball is a strange game. You never know. But, to quote that famous baseball sage, Tug McGraw, “Ya gotta believe!”
While I don’t neccessarily believe we’ll sweep, I have a good feeling about this upcoming series. The matchups seem to be in our favor so I’m hoping for the best.
Plus, I’m going to the game on Thursday so it would be even better if I could catch a Moose win on that day.
rishi,
Thanks! Mexico was favored, but collectively they couldn’t control their nerves.
It was also nice to see the Yankees and some of their players listed as favorites of the kids. One kid was up and they flashed “Favorite Player-Alex Rodriguez”. This is really mean, but I’m yelling at the tv, “Don’t channel your inner Alex!” Of course the bases were loaded and it was still a tight game at that point.
I’m still glowing from all the good wins over the weekend. Olympic volleball and basketball, Yankees sweep, and little leaguers grabbing the brass ring.
With today’s games (Sunday, 8/24)
Red Sox go 450 rest of way = we need to go 19-13 to tie
Red Sox go 500 rest of way = we need to go 21-11 to tie
Red Sox go 550 rest of way = we need to go 23-9 to tie
Red Sox go 600 rest of way = we need to go 24-8 to tie
White Sox go 450 rest of way = we need to go 19-13 to tie
White Sox go 500 rest of way = we need to go 21-11 to tie
White Sox go 550 rest of way = we need to go 22-10 to tie
White Sox go 600 rest of way = we need to go 24-8 to tie
Twins go 450 rest of way = we need to go 18-14 to tie
Twins go 500 rest of way = we need to go 20-12 to tie
Twins go 550 rest of way = we need to go 22-10 to tie
Twins go 600 rest of way = we need to go 23-9 to tie