Bittersweet night in the Bronx
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- September
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As single-minded as Derek Jeter is about winning, even he could not dismiss the magnitude of what he accomplished this evening. Breaking a record set by Lou Gehrig is something that must be paid the proper respect.
“Where do you want me to start?” he said when asked what he admired about the Iron Horse. “His consistency, first and foremost. I think a lot of times people overlook consistency and he was as consistent as any player who ever played the game. What he did year in and year out is something that all players admire.”
Around the clubhouse, his teammates spoke in glowing terms
“Good things happen to good people,” Mariano Rivera said. “Derek is a special player. I’m happy for him to have that record It’s great. I know he feels the same way that I do and other guys who have been here for many years, he would trade it for a place in the playoffs.”
Johnny Damon made an interesting point, noting that Derek is one of the few modern players who has spent his entire career with one team for so long.
“The best organization around, in my mind,” Damon said. “This team has always taken care of their players. It’s a great accomplishment for Derek.”
The bad stuff: Andy Pettitte has lost his last five starts and is 1-7 with a 6.45 ERA in 10 starts since July 31. The 14 losses are the most for Pettitte in his 14-year-career. He has never had a losing record. … The Yankees were 2 for 12 with RISP and are 9 for 44 on the homestand.
The details: Carl Pavano will start Friday as Sir Sidney sits. … Lefty Clayton Richard (2-4, 6.94) was named tomorrow’s starter for Chicago. Javier Vazquez goes Thursday.
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Peter Abraham
Hooray for Derek!
Congratulations Derek! Postgame interview looked like he was dressed to celebrate a little tonight.
I’m really happy for Derek and I think Lou would be proud that that a respectful and classy player and person like Jeter was the one to break his record. There’s a lot to admire and love about Lou; I’m thinking now might be a good time to start reading up on him. Wasn’t there a biography of him that came out a few years ago?
Tomorrow is a big night, with Phil’s return. I don’t care if he gets the win or even whether the Yankees win (or not). I just want Phil to pitch well, mostly for his sake. I don’t even care about hushing up his naysayers because they are going to feel the way they feel regardless and there’s no convincing them otherwise. Phil has worked hard to get himself back here and he’s going to work hard in the AFL and the offseason. He’s a good kid and very talented and I’m rooting for him. However, if he does not do well tomorrow, I hope the fans will not boo him.
Congrats to Jeter!
Damon laying it on a little thick talking about the Yankees.
I can understand the Yankees wanting to get a little ROI. But, ugh.
Phil tomorrow? Good luck!
Brandon, I think Ramirez will go in a trade before Veras does.
I agree GB I think Robertson and Sanchez are going to take his spot next season. Hey …would Beane entertain Kennedy,Cox and Ramirez for Ryan Sweeney ?
Huges vs Richard tomorrow?
battle of the young superstars.
Juan Miranda might debut tomorrow.
Looking foward to seeing a good game live tomorrow.
Beane won’t touch Ramirez. The Angels are the one team he can’t beat.
I can understand the Yankees wanting to get a little ROI. But, ugh. (w/ Pavano)
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September 16th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Brandon, I think Ramirez will go in a trade before Veras does.
I agree GB I think Robertson and Sanchez are going to take his spot next season. Hey …would Beane entertain Kennedy,Cox and Ramirez for Ryan Sweeney ?
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Actually, I was thinking San Diego for Kouzmanoff and a good minor leaguer for Kennedy, Igawa, Ramirez and Cabrera. Then look to move Damon, Geise and Rasner to another NL team. The NL would be perfect for those guys. Maybe to Milwaukee. Milwaukee has enough to make one more run in the NL Central and Damon could help them.
“Damon laying it on a little thick talking about the Yankees.”
Maybe not. Almost every player who leaves Boston is less than happy over the way they think they were treated. There have been many comments from players who come to the Yankees and talk about how different and better it was than they thought it would be. While that might just be some sour grapes on the Boston end of things, and some BS because of being with a new team, there could be something to it.