Game 5: Yankees at Royals (updates with audio from Mark Teixeira)
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc, Podcast on Apr 11, 2009 
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YANKEES (2-2)
Jeter SS
Swisher LF Damon LF
Teixeira 1B Swisher 1B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Nady RF
Ransom 3B
Gardner CF
Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia.
ROYALS (2-2)
Crisp CF
Callaspo 2B
DeJesus LF
Butler DH
Gordon 3B
Aviles SS
Jacobs 1B
Olivio C
Bloomquist RF
Pitching: LHP Horacio Ramirez.
CC Sabathia (0-1, 12.46) vs. the Kansas City hitters.
Horacio Ramirez (1-4, 4.34 in 2008) vs. the New York hitters.
WILL THE REAL CC SABATHIA PLEASE STAND UP, PLEASE STAND UP: Sabathia was, well, dreadful in his first start as he allowed six runs on eight hits over 4.1 innings against Baltimore on Monday. He walked five without a strikeout.
Sabathia and pitching coach Dave Eiland worked on a mechanical flaw when he threw in the bullpen on Friday. Sabathia’s footwork, specifically how quickly he landed on his front foot, was to blame. He was taking too long a stride and it threw off his mechanics. Watch his fastball command in the first inning or two. If he has that, it’ll be a good night.
OLD BUDDIES: CC is 14-10, 3.40 vs. Kansas City over 31 starts, the most he had made against any team.
THAT’S A RELIEF: The bullpen in the last three games: 10 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 3 walks, 12 strikeouts.
YER OUT!: Yankee pitchers have struck out 22 in the last two games.
DON’T YOU KNOW: Robinson Cano is 8 of 14 with six runs, two extra-base hits, four walks and a stolen base. He is 45 of 129 (.349) against Kansas City in his career, his best mark against any team. He also has a 15-game hitting streak and is 4 for 6 against Ramirez in his career.
LEADERS IN THEIR FIELD: The Yankees are the only team in the major without an error this season. Of course they should have been charged with two yesterday.
WHAT DO YOU GET A MAN WHO WILL MAKE $180 MILLION?: Mark Teixeira turns 29 today.
CATCH AS CATCH CAN: Jorge Posada has caught at least one game for 15 straight years. The last man to accomplish that with the same was Johnny Bench with the Reds from 1967-83. Thanks to the Elias Sports Bureau for that one.
THE DISH ON SWISH: When Nick Swisher drove in five runs against Baltimore on Thursday, he was the first Yankee to drive in four or more runs in his first start with the team since Roger Maris drove in four runs on April 19, 1960. Thanks to the Elias Sports Bureau for this one, too.
Back with more later on.
UPDATE, 5:52 p.m.: Reggie Jackson is in town. He told a funny story about Austin Jackson sending him a text message last night as he was watching Game 6 in 1977 on ESPN Classic. Mr. October, of course, was thrilled. “I told him, ‘I told you I was bad.,’ ” he said.
UPDATE, 5:58 p.m.: Nice nights for some minor-league pitchers yesterday:
Ian Kennedy: 6 4 1 1 0 11
Zach McAllister: 5 4 3 1 2 2
Dellin Betances: 6 3 1 1 2 7
D.J. Mitchell: 6 1 1 0 0 6
UPDATE, 6:25 p.m.: Mark Teixeira (sore left wrist) was scratched. Swisher will play first and Johnny Damon left field.
UPDATE, 6:49 p.m.: Just spoke to Teixeira outside the clubhouse. He said his left-handed swing is fine but that his wrist bothers him when he swings right-handed. He’s going to get checked out by one of the Royals doctors shortly.
When batting right-handed, his left-hand would be his bottom hand, which generates the power. When he hits lefty, his left hand is more of a guide.
Tex didn’t seem to think it was a major issue.
Here’s the audio of the interview:
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UPDATE, 6:53 p.m.: Here’s Joe Girardi’s pre-game interview. He talks mainly about CC and his adjustment he made. This was prior to Tex being scratched.
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UPDATE, 7:10 p.m.: We’re underway. It’s 54 degrees in Kansas City. Enjoy the game. I have some newspaper work to do but we’ll update here from time to time.
UPDATE, 7:26 p.m: CC is filthy. K’d Crisp on a 96-mph heater and just hit 97 against DeJesus. It would appear the adjustment has been made. 11 pitches / 7 strikes / Seven were 95 or better.
It’s going to be a long night for the Royals. Those two runs might be all the Yankees need.
UPDATE, 7:49 p.m.: Nick Swisher, once again, is the man. His little bloop became an RBI triple. Then Posada doubles again and it’s a 4-0 lead for CC.
UPDATE, 8:25 p.m.: Nick Swisher would appear to be the greatest Yankee ever. His two-run bomb into the Yankee bullpen made it 6-0.
Swish had nine RBI and two HRs in five games.
He has a triple and a HR. Can he get the cycle?
UPDATE, 9:14 p.m.: Sabathia’s line so far: 6 5 0 0 0 5 along with two HBP. He’s at 87 pitches and there is nobody warming up, so I assume he’s going back out there.
UPDATE, 9:19 p.m.: Swisher has 15 plate appearances and has been on base 10 times. He also has five extra-base hits.
If Tex is back tomorrow against the right-handed Gil Meche, maybe Swish plays left and Damon sits. How can you sit Nick down at this point?
UPDATE, 9:43 p.m.: CC is back on the mound despite having thrown 98 pitches. It’s also 6-0. Save a few bullets, no?
UPDATE, 9:49 p.m.: Two outs and CC is done. 7.2 6 0 0 0 6. Jose Veras in to face Butler.
Good Job on 1050!!!
Lets Go CC!!!
FYI
today is Mark Teixeira’s bday – good luck Mark
(I know because it’s mine too)
Sorry I missed Pete – ASH, care to summarize? Thanks!
Happy Birthday, Tex!
Mark needs a ring.
I like the TBA line ups…
Pete, are you planning on continuing with these cheesy little blurb titles?
“THAT’S A RELIEF: The bullpen in the last three games: 10 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 12 strikeouts.”
Mo gave up a hit yesterday. Then again, Yankees’ Bullpen and Mo tend to be two different things.
Teixeira shares a birthday with my brother. Pity, one day later and he’d share mine as well!
Ransom is awful
we need to play Pena.
Happy Birthday Tex, Boston Dave and Rebecca (for tomorrow)
Hey Pete – a couple of mistakes in the info. Mo gave up a hit yesterday, Swish had 5 RBI against the O’s.
Big start for CC today – let’s see what he’s got.
>Mo gave up a hit yesterday.
I saw no such thing. I saw Cano botch a play where a simple underhanded toss would’ve sufficed.
Peter and I are not penalizing Mo for the error of the scorer not scoring that an error.
Nady for Matsui too, please.
Pel:
As someone stated so wonderfully yesterday, can Mo pitch tomorrow? What time does he get resurrected?
Sample sizes are too small to be meaningful against Horacio Ramirez, but:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....8;sort=OPS
Happy birth day Dr. Cox!
Catch as catch can seems to be missing some words, or am I reading it wrong?
i thought cano should of backed off quicker on the play in right center that swisher dropped
The TV analysts are so right – the Yankee bullpen is awful.
“Jorge Posada has caught at least one game for 15 straight years. The last man to accomplish that with the same was Johnny Bench with the Reds from 1967-83. ”
That HAS to be “with one team”, no?
Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating a birthday this weekend
“Paul Maholm started against the Reds this afternoon, and so far, so good. He retired the first nine batters, striking out three.”‘
from baseball musings
…Nevermind I got that late.
Interested in seeing the lineup today.
Does Matsui get another day off after looking bad at the plate?
Does Swisher get another start?
Is Girardi tempted to move Cano up in the lineup?
Hopefully CC gets back on track today. They say good pitching is contageous. If that’s true then look for 7 solid innings today from the big fella.
so are the Red Sox going to headline Sportscenter for only have won 1 game so far? You know something cliche ‘The Nation in panic’…….I doubt it from NESPN
“That HAS to be “with one team”, no?”
Must be. Checked out baseballreference.com and a couple long timers, Fisk and Sundberg, exceeded that number but on various teams rather than one.
Still, 15 years is impressive.
Damn Rebecca,
I feel like your stealing my birthday thunder for tomorrow. I see happy b-day Rebecca and here i thought it was my big day. Now i know how it feels to have twins. hmmm I wonder if theres a way to change it to the 13th?
Happy birthday to everyone that has a birthday this year.
Boy, Cleveland is starting to look like the Tigers did out of the gate last season.
Meant to say to be a twin.
“Hopefully CC gets back on track today.”
No better team than the Royals to face when needing a good outing. Some baseball talking heads talked about the Royals being this year’s Rays. Someone forgot to tell them the Royals offense is barely major league level.
man, was cliff lee’s season last year a fluke?
The lefties and switch hitters seem to have better numbers than the righties against Ramirez?
Apparently A Rod is moving at lightspeed through his rehab and if not for the conservative nature of the team he would be back in the lineup by the end of April.
Supposedly the doctor has cleared him competely and now its all about shaking off the rust.
IMO he wouldn’t be cleared unless he was ready. No way Phillipon is risking his reputation with such a high profile client just to get him back to the team a few weeks earlier. The doc wants him playing healthy with no setbacks. That’s what is best for Alex and best for his practice. I see no need for the team to be extra conservative considering the doc is presumably hasndling this case with kid gloves.
Play in some minor league games and get his ass back on the field. The Yankees sure could use him for that homestand at the end of the month.
“man, was cliff lee’s season last year a fluke?”
let me give that a big HELL YES.
miggs,
What is up bro. I think they should keep Cano down in the lineup for the month. Keep the pressure off of him and keep him relaxed at the plate. I dont think iv ever seen him as complete defensively and offensively as he does right now. As far as Matsui is concerned. Its funny. I think him and Wang always seem to run into the same problems every year. Wang dropping his shoulder(always see Posada give that shoulder gesture) which makes his pitches not sink and Matsui seems to fall away from his swing. The good thing is their both professionals and will figure it out.
How did that conservative meeting go?
oh Rebecca, Boston Dave –
Happy Birthday.
Cliff Lee’s career has been through upsides and downsides, he’s a marvellous pitcher if healthy and with command.
Check His stats out.
I’m guessing the free extra innings is over?
‘i thought cano should of backed off quicker on the play in right center that swisher dropped’
He was called off, it’s either he moves aside or collides w/ Swisher, there was nothing wrong w/ Robi, infact he has had a near flawless beginning of the season.
Do you realize it’s early and these are his numbers ?
.571/.667/.857
.492 since being benched last season is that not enough
Really do you want to pick on Manny Cano or Robi Ramirez Cano
Should have only been one error yesterday. The Cano play in the 9th inning was correctly ruled a hit.
The runner was running to first, he rushing for the last out and barehanded the ball, it was a hit.
S.o.S.: There are three other people on my facebook friend’s list with my birthday!
I don’t think Cliff Lee is a bad pitcher but I don’t think you can replicate what he did last year. It’d be like asking Da Vinci to repaint the Mona Lisa.
The ump took the fact that it was Mariano Rivera closing out the game and he knew Robi was trying to get the final out, all that in effect it was ruled a hit.
Happy Birthday, Rebecca and Boston Dave! I wont be rude and ask ya’ll how old you are going to be
Happy B-Day Rebecca and BD.
miggs – I agree. Alex wouldn’t be cleared by Phillipon unless everything was A-OK. And it’s not just because it’s ARod – this guy has quite a reputation among athletes and the hoi polloi, which is well-deserved, I’m sure; and he’s not about to risk his livlihood and lifestyle by rushing anything with anybody.
What do you think, Alex back in the lineup by MayDay? Or Cinqo-de-Mayo?
Brandon, I must ask…you still not over the “you love yourself” thing? lol
Maris got his four RBIs at Fenway. He played right field for the first time, after playing all spring training in left
Ed, It’s a TO quote
Pssh. With all these birthday wishes today there will be none left over for tomorrow!
” It’d be like asking Da Vinci to repaint the Mona Lisa.”
yeah, that leonardo guy was a one shot wonder. in an odd , but true story, he was going to put more people in the Mona Lisa like the Last Supper, but as he got older he had trouble painting to his left ( like jeter) so he said to hell with it and went with one person at a time from then on.
all kidding aside, lee had amazing command last year. you’d think he’d be able to keep that.
Randy: I don’t deny Lee has great stuff, I just don’t expect him to repeat last year.
Joe- honestly I think as soon as he’s ready get him back in there.
Optimistically, I’d hope for the start of that homestand at the end of the month, I think its April 30th? Tough homestand, it would be fantastic it he was playing.
WHAT DO YOU GET A MAN WHO WILL MAKE $180 MILLION?: Mark Teixeira turns 29 today.
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A Dunkin Donuts gift card? Who doesn’t love Dunkin Donuts coffee..
happy birthday rebecca!
LOL Ed.
Halliday masterful today. 7 innings 1 run. If you can get Halliday for 3 years by trading Hughes or Joba? Do you pull the trigger? Do you go with the known vs.the potential?
I got to the blog as soon as I could…. someone is worried that CC is hurt????? *RELAX*, please, it will be ok!
Happy birthday Dr. Cox! I hope you get a Sox loss as well as a Yanks win to make it all perfect. Today Brad “No Question Marks for the Red Sox” Penny gets the start. I hope he gets a rousing welcome to the AL.
‘If you can get Halliday for 3 years by trading Hughes or Joba?’
No to both.
‘Do you pull the trigger?’
No
‘Do you go with the known vs.the potential?’
Yes because Roy is not going to get any better w/ age, he has alot of miles on that arm at some point it will take an effect.
Yes but* Roy is not going to get any better w/ age, he has alot of miles on that arm at some point it will take an effect.
WHAT DO YOU GET A MAN WHO WILL MAKE $180 MILLION?:
Money clip?
Happy birthday to all the Lohuders who graced the world with your presence this weekend oh so few or many years ago.
If you’re going to trade for Halladay you do so five, ten years ago. People forget, he’s been around a long time. He’s not any sort of kid any more.
Brandon: of course you pull the trigger. We only need Halladay until Pujols gets here, right?
“I don’t deny Lee has great stuff, I just don’t expect him to repeat last year.”
just teasing you. 22-3 had to have had a lot of luck in there. i agree it’s not likely to happen again.
Hey Nick we can package an extended Wang w/ Teix and land Pujols in the Bronx.
Happy Birthday for tomorrow Rebecca. The funny thing is my little sister is turning 15 tomorrow and guess what her name is……Rebecca
I like the way you think, Brandon. Once we have Pujols, the Dominican revenue will follow!
Tex for Pujols? holy crap, that would be awesome.
The Jays are about to go to 5-1 – nice start for them. Just another team in the division to worry about.
I’m not sure if I’m more shocked at how poorly the Indians are playing…or well Toronto is…
Pujols and A-Rod, back to back.
So, it’s Boston Dave, Dr. Cox, Rebecca’s brother, Mark Teixeira today? And tomorrow is Rebecca and S.o.S.?
Freaky.
Happy Birthday to all. Hope we can all celebrate with a couple of wins!
m: Sounds about right
Rebecca,
If this score holds up, the Indians will be 0-5.
m: Iknow, but since when does Toronto score runs?
And the Tigers…with Robertson starting… two-hit the Rangers.
What. The. Heck?
It’s going to be a long, brutal three-way race in the AL East, just like everyone’s been saying… Yanks, Blue Jays, Orioles…
Hey, has PAT M posted onto this board lately? I recall he was about to go in for surgery not too long ago. Hope all is well and he’s recovering nicely.
Sux have a decent chance to go 1-4 today at Angels!
Rebecca: I think Verlander started that game.
Nick: Ah, you’re right.
Ive got a sterling hr call for Nick Swisher which is right up his corny ally. “Nick nack patty whack put it on the board”! I crack myself up
It’s way too early to make generalizations about any of these teams, but I would really enjoy the Sox getting off to a rough start.
I just hope that we beat the teams in the east that we need to beat. Can’t have everyone beating up on each other and only one team ends up coming out of hte east.
I really like that one, call up Francesa. It’s got Sterling cornyness.
If the one team coming out of the east is the Yankees, why not? The AL East doesn’t need to earn respect from the BCS voters.
Unless, of course, that one team is us.
There isn’t a team in MLB that worries me.
Happy birthday rebecca!
Of course it’s too early to judge any of these teams. Halladay is an ace, so it’s no surprise that he shut down the Indians, especially coming off of bad performance last time. Baseball is a loooooooooong season, so we’ll see if the Jays hold up. Their offense could be a function of having faced bad pitching, but hey – they’ve gotten the job done. I just try to concern myself with how the Yankees are playing….
Swish in LF! I still want Matsui dropped, but on the other hand, I like Cano right where he is, so there isn’t really another option
OMG, Betsy. Please limit your worry to just the Yankees. I’d be worried if you started fretting about all the good things the other teams have going for them in addition to all the bad stuff going against the Yankees.
Swisher 2nd? Hmmmmmmm
you know, if Toronto finds it’s magic offense and Baltimore ever gets another pitcher behind Guthrie, the AL East will be a five team division.
Seriously, Baltimore’s a lot better that people think. I don’t expect Toronto’s good play to last, but then again, Cito’s managing the team and I’ve been wrong before.
Swish hitting 2nd, interesting. Still think Matsui should be dropped lower.
Got to run. But the other night some analyst said the Rays made a biiiiiggg mistake by standing pat and not improving their team.
It was very interesting to hear and totally plausible.
Damon sitting.
LOL M – my comment was not meant to sound like doomsday was upon us because the Jays are playing well and I’m concerned. I just meant to convey that the Jays are off to a good start and they do have the pitching to compete. This division is going to be tough because the worst teams are simply not bad teams. Hey, I just want the Yankees to play well – everything else will take care of itself.
BJ Ryan doing his best to blow it…
I’m not sure I would have sat Damon, but I guess I don’t have a real problem with it – Matsui isn’t going to break out of his funk by riding the pine
I like what Joe’s doing with the lineup. As he pointed out, with older players, you have to rest them throughout the entire season. One day Nady, the other Matsui, or Damon. One way or another, Swisher will get his 400 ABs, although at different positions. He’s going to be very valuable, I’m glad Cash held onto both he and Nady. The odd man out is going to be Melky. Swish has proven a lot more over the years.
I still think there’s going to be a multiplayer trade during the season, involving young arms, and maybe Melky/Nady. Johnny is too big a part of the lineup and team, and Joe really likes Swish and what he brings (so do I).
Remember when Baltimore was leading the division a couple years back…that is the feeling i get from the Jays..but you never know because the Jays do have good pitching and if their young arms pan out they could be descent, but i don’t trust their offense one bit.
Matsui has been god awful. How long of a rope does he get before you don’t play him?
Elsberry looks bigger than i remembered
CC give us 7 inn 6 hits 1 bb 9 SO
What the hell is up with the Sucks uniforms?
the Sucks now have 6 different uniforms that I’ve seen, wow, I guess they are really trying to expand ‘Pink Sox Nation’
Now that I think about it, Matsui should have been dropped to the 7th spot and Posada and Cano moved up one. I like Cano where he is, but moving him up one spot wouldn’t kill him and Matsui is a black hole. I almost wish we could send Matsui to AAA for at bats until he works his rust off (if it’s just rust; he may just not be able to hit anymore, period).
Mark
Fox uses different camera levels for their Saturday games, Jeter usually looks like a giant of Fox Saturday Baseball
Happy B-Dayto the lohuders!
Reading SJ’s comments about Tex made me super happy. It’s nice to see that Cash went out and convinced management that he was the guy to get.
Let’s hope that CC’s first start was an anomoly and he’ll dominate again.
Mark: The thing that worries me just a little about Toronto is that Cito Gaston’s back as their manager.
Mark- Good question, they had a different uniform on last night as well.
watch Matsui go 3 for 4 today w/ a couple of RBIs after all the ship him back to Japan talk
They are pounding the ball down on the over grown midget…I like it
Nice pick off!! Although the pitcher probably should have still ran after him instead of throwing it.
hehehe, Ellsbury got caught stealing.
Swisher is starting to steal jobs. P.S. when the hell does Pena get his shot at 3B ?
tampayank April 11th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
watch Matsui go 3 for 4 today w/ a couple of RBIs after all the ship him back to Japan talk
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I’ll fly the plane lol
Ian Kennedy
6IP, 1 run, 11K for Scranton
keep it up Ian and they’ll either have to find room for you on the 25man, or trade you for a good position player
Cito Gaston is a paper tiger. Or maybe that’s Jim Leyland.
Either way, let’s revisit the Blue Gastons threat on May 11.
trade.
Red soxs rotation the deepest in all of baseball? wth. Sorry I’m not being a homer when I say the Yankees is. We have Pettitte as our number 4!! He could be at least a 3 elsewhere, and Joba is better than a 5.
And again he says not a better 1-5 in all of baseball. okay, stop smoking the pipe.
Tampayank: your right everyone looks bigger
One exception Dustin still looks like a midget
Boston- That is the problem Ian always looks so good in AAA, than he comes up and looks like garbage.
Yeah steal off of Penny and Fairy.
Lets go Abreu
Kennedy for Gerut? hmm…
Did u hear the announcer he said Bobby abre-O lol
RBI ground out for Bobby.
Guys, don’t get caught up in what the Red Sox are doing. It’s April 11, and Game #5 tonight. If the Yanks play as they are capable of, they will win over 100 and nobody will catch them.
It’s nice to root for Abreu and not have to worry about his wallophobia!
I predict Buchholz will knock Penny out of the rotation soon enough anyway.
I also predict all of the “experts” who said Penny would be dominant and just as good as AJ Burnett won’t come out and admit they were dead wrong.
just my opinion.
The injuries have really taken their toll on Vlad. Has no speed at all.
‘Kennedy for Gerut? hmm…’
That takes Gardner out of the lineup and I like the dynamic he brings until Jackson arrives, So not in favor of this. How about Kennedy + Albaledejo for 8th inning RP Leo Nunez of the Marlins.
I think Matsui is the paper tiger…….or is that his wife?
Where do you get the Angels – Red Sox game? MLBTV?
Excuse me, it’s FOX. I just don’t think of FOX doing baseball.
Joe, ch. 5
Are the Angels’ announcers singing the praises of the Sox rotation again? Oy – well, all the Yankees can do is go and pitch up to their capabilities, showing everyone how wrong they are. Tonight would be a start for CC…….
“How about Kennedy + Albaledejo for 8th inning RP Leo Nunez of the Marlins.”
i think the Marlins want more than that. but who do i know? lol
“The New York Times says that Troy Glaus told investigators he injected himself once every four days with the steroids nandrolone and testosterone starting in November 2003 and continuing for three months.”
Oh, that explains it them. I can’t stand Joe Buck…….
Matsui has been god awful. How long of a rope does he get before you don’t play him?”
He’s played 3 games. 3 games. This isn’t the first time a player has gone 1 for 14 in a 3 game stretch. Jeter is like one for his last 8. If he has an 0′fer today he’ll be like 1 for his last 13. Guess they shouldn’t play him either if that happens.
I just realized that the Nomar Garicaparra era is over with. they actually gave out #5. NOW when they will give out #21? hmm…
I don’t think Joe Buck is doing the Sox/Angels game…
Ed,
IMO, I wouldn’t make that trade if I were the Yankees.
poor Sux, right now they are the Yanks of last year. where they couldn’t get anything doing.
raymagnetic,
I agree. I think it’s way too early to judge Matsui by the #s. However, if it turns out that he’s just not healthy enough to be effective, that’s a different story.
Especially once ARod comes back, if Matsui is still struggling, I’d hope they could put him on the DL to build up more strength in his knees and use Swisher more often.
‘i think the Marlins want more than that. but who do i know? lol’
Throw in Miranda.
Joe i know it’s only game #5 but its a Saturday afternoon im home with the girlfriend and she is sleeping so i have nothing better to do
wow, that Star Trek trailer looks awesome.
“Guys, don’t get caught up in what the Red Sox are doing. It’s April 11, and Game #5 tonight. If the Yanks play as they are capable of, they will win over 100 and nobody will catch them.”
*thumbs up to this post*
Miranda’s probably our most expendable trade part now, isn’t he?
Boston Dave I agree that if he’s really injured or incapable of playing he shouldn’t play once A-Rod come back.
I just don’t get why everybody is saying how awful he looks when it’s only been 3 games that he’s played in.
Rebecca, Yep. but the Marlins don’t need Miranda, they already have like 5 1b.
Boston- Thankfully he was never a Yankee.
raymagnetic- Yeah you are right.
jennifer
April 11th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Boston- That is the problem Ian always looks so good in AAA, than he comes up and looks like garbage.
Yeah steal off of Penny and Fairy.
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Kennedy wasn’t exactly garbage when he came up in September of 2007 and shut down Toronto on 2 hits. Only Frank Thomas got to him.
Damon is going to be ticked like he was in Minnesota last year. You can’t give him a day off this early.
I also have more confidence in Damon to hit the lefty Ramirez than I do Matsui.
Well last year he was garbage when he came up.
x-mann- Agreed.
Batting Swisher 2nd? oh geez.. Here we go again.. another year of Joe Girardi!
Ed: Ah, but maybe someone has a SS prospect they don’t need…
I expect to see this same lineup Monday against Kazmir, except with Matsui sitting then an Damon at DH.
Every player 35 or over should be rested whenever practical.
“Guys, don’t get caught up in what the Red Sox are doing. It’s April 11, and Game #5 tonight. If the Yanks play as they are capable of, they will win over 100 and nobody will catch them.”
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Its a Saturday afternoon and and I’m bored whats wrong with rooting against the sucks?
jennifer
April 11th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Well last year he was garbage when he came up.
x-mann- Agreed.
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Just correcting your definition of always.
I think so, Rebecca. Outside of filling a roster spot in Scranton, he’s not doing much. However, his rep is that of not hitting lefties, and not so hot at 1st. Sounds like a limited trade value, but maybe as a add on. But, I’m just guessing, as we all are.
tests
i would rather see Swisher 2nd than Gardner batting leadoff
“i would rather see Swisher 2nd than Gardner batting leadoff”
I agree
yea, Joe better be careful with Damon. He has shown he doesn’t take off-days very well. Even when Torre did it he made a big deal.
Rebecca, I have one in mind. JJ Hardy since the Brewers already have Alcides Escobar waiting and being blocked. If we wanna get Escobar, the price will be high. :X
mark – oh, I absolutely agree. I’m just saying that we shouldn’t get fixated on what they do. Though it is great fun when they lose.
About the Red Sox I’m watching beccause it’s on TV and the Devils already played!
OH make me sick, now they are waxing poetic on Jason. Please he can’t hit since he is off the juice.
I agree GB7.
If the best Kennedy can bring back to the Yanks right now is middle relief fodder, they’re better off keeping him around.
He’s dominating AAA, as usual.
It’s amazing how a few bad starts in 2008 at the age of 23 have turned him from a Yankee fan favorite into a trade throw-in for nothing special in return.
Boston Dave, I’m sorry that you have to share your birthday with Jason Varitek.
What up with the suxxks and all there unii’s….they look horrible and please as soon as matsui starts hittin cashyy better get on that fone and find the 1st team that will give us sumtin nice and cheap ..and we eat as much salary as they wnt lmaoo ….on a serious note start pena or send him downn please joe he is to young to ride the bench …
ps i cant wait till our boys play the bo sox and they pitch this fat monkey penny so when can bomb himm
You have to get Matsui going… benching him every other day isn’t going to do that.
Joe-Yeah i get what your saying, it just brings great pleasure to my heart when red sucks fans suffer
Oh god the man hit .220 last year.
Why in the hell would you bench Damon and keep Matsui in there… Does Damon have horrid numbers against against Horacio Ramirez?? I don’t get it…
Wow .220 i thought it was lower lol
don’t the red sox uniforms look kinda like the Yankees road uniform?
I give Gardner 2 more days to prove himself. If he is still inept, then I give Melky a week in center to see if he can get hot and claim the job.
“Joe better be careful with Damon. He has shown he doesn’t take off-days very well. Even when Torre did it he made a big deal.”
well Johnny better get used to it. He’s 35 and probably best suited to play closer to 140 games (he’s averaged about 144/season for the Yanks). If they want to keep guys fresh and utilize both Nady and Swisher, they might as well give guys a game or two off a week.
Ed,
I know all too well. My ex-girlfriend’s favorite player is Tek… I got my “Happy Varitek Day” text this morning.
ugh
“I give Gardner 2 more days to prove himself. If he is still inept, then I give Melky a week in center to see if he can get hot and claim the job”
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Its not like hes hitting .100 he needs to improve yeah, but I would give him more then two days…The Tampa series is going to have some good pitching match-ups I can’t wait
Dave D: Gardner’s the number nine hitter. I wouldn’t be worrying about him just yet.
AD,
I don’t get it either but I’m guessing Girardi is planning on having a rotation in the OF with Nady/Swisher/Damon specifically and this is just going to be par for the course this season (sit Damon a game a week when it’s a lefty throwing).
Hopefully Pete can ask Joe about that.
I thought Joe said he was going to stick to a set lineup?
3 days in a row, we’ve benched one of our starting 9 to accommodate Swisher.
Damon will NOT be happy.
I missed Pete on 1050. I’d like to hear it.
Nick in SF
April 11th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Cito Gaston is a paper tiger. Or maybe that’s Jim Leyland.
Either way, let’s revisit the Blue Gastons threat on May 11.
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Leyland is a jerk. He tried to intimidate a female reporter on the beat in Florida, asking the other beat writers if they were sleeping with her, and basically making her job extremely unplesant. She had never done anything to earn the abuse, but we have to hear about what a “great guy” he is.
I think it’s in Dave Rosenbaum’s book “If They Don’t Win its’ a Shame; The Year The Marlins Bought the World Series.”
Matsui should be the one sitting today, but maybe he has a good day.
‘Rebecca, Yep. but the Marlins don’t need Miranda, they already have like 5 1b.’
umm, they have one legit like 1B and that’s Cantu who is better on 3B/2B. Miranda is a run producer they’d think about it. Right now the Marlins have only 2 arms they trust in the BP Leo Nunez who they bring to kill rallies and Matt Lidstrom who closes the door. I want that Nunez kid, he has nerves of steel.
Gardner is doing as well or better than expected offensively and maybe better defensively. He also gives the Yanks a presence on the bases that nobody else on the roster can provide.
also, it’s 4 games. You don’t name a starter and then question them after even 10-15 games unless there is obvious reason or suspected injury.
“don’t the red sox uniforms look kinda like the Yankees road uniform?”
Yeah it does. Too much navy blue. The main color of the Red Sox is suppose to be well, Red.
Where are they RED SOX?
They opted for Yankee blue sox instead.
“Leyland is a jerk. He tried to intimidate a female reporter on the beat in Florida, asking the other beat writers if they were sleeping with her, and basically making her job extremely unplesant. She had never done anything to earn the abuse, but we have to hear about what a “great guy” he is.”
It’s almost like we’ll never be respected in the game…no matter how hard some might try. Ayayay.
“I thought Joe said he was going to stick to a set lineup?”
Seymore,
where did you hear that?
I always had the assumption that he would find at bats for Swisher which would require some shuffling.
BD, I agree. I don’t know that I would have rested Damon here, but then if not now, when? He is not a young man – and keeping him fresh is a good idea. As to Johnny getting upset, he was upset with Girardi in MN last year because he found out about it through the media – and he had every right to be annoyed. Girardi handled that horribly. I’m sure he told Johnny about the day off today himself……
Brandon, actually they have Gaby Sanchez and this other kid down in the minors. Gaby was supposely be their 1B this season, but he got injuried towards the end of spring training. I think this kid is in A-AA now, his name just slipped my mind.
Boston Dave
April 11th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I agree GB7.
If the best Kennedy can bring back to the Yanks right now is middle relief fodder, they’re better off keeping him around.
He’s dominating AAA, as usual.
It’s amazing how a few bad starts in 2008 at the age of 23 have turned him from a Yankee fan favorite into a trade throw-in for nothing special in return.
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as long as Kennedy pitches like or close to last night, somebody will pay for him by mid-season. NYY is under zero pressure to move him unless they get what they want. I said it earlier that there’s no way of knowing what he’ll do, but, if injuries crop up in teeams trying to make a push, they’ll come calling…whether it’s Milwaukee, st. Louis, LA Dodgers or even Seattle. They all need starting pitching and bullpen help. That’s what NYY has the most of. It’s the first time in years that NYY isn’t under pressure to deal for pitching. They can hold up other teams for a change.
BTW, to repeat something I heard at the end of yesterday’s game, that was Andy Pettitte’s 216th career win, tying him with… Curt Schilling. Andy will have to lose 19 more times to tie Schilling in *that* category.
Congrats, Andy. You’re one Heinz accident away from serious Hall of Fame consideration!
If that story about Leyland is true, then it’s very disappointing. There’s no excuse for insulting someone. Least of all, someone who’s trying to do their job.
“BTW, to repeat something I heard at the end of yesterday’s game, that was Andy Pettitte’s 216th career win, tying him with… Curt Schilling. Andy will have to lose 19 more times to tie Schilling in that category.
Congrats, Andy. You’re one Heinz accident away from serious Hall of Fame consideration!”
I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone mention “Pettitte” and “Hall of Fame” in the same breath…but that is an interesting point.
A big HAHA to the person who said melky would be starting today.
‘April 11th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Brandon, actually they have Gaby Sanchez and this other kid down in the minors. Gaby was supposely be their 1B this season, but he got injuried towards the end of spring training. I think this kid is in A-AA now, his name just slipped my mind.’
Ed, Miranda is in AAA, Gaby is not going from A to ML this year that’s just crazy.
“That’s what NYY has the most of. It’s the first time in years that NYY isn’t under pressure to deal for pitching. They can hold up other teams for a change.”
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exactly. When you look at some of the starting rotations around the league, even with some potential contenders, you realize how much of a luxury it is for the Yankees to have tremendous depth (and much of it cheap$) in both the rotation and the pen.
Leyland is a jerk. He tried to intimidate a female reporter on the beat in Florida, asking the other beat writers if they were sleeping with her, and basically making her job extremely unplesant. She had never done anything to earn the abuse, but we have to hear about what a “great guy” he is.
I think it’s in Dave Rosenbaum’s book “If They Don’t Win its’ a Shame; The Year The Marlins Bought the World Series.”
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I never knew that. If indeed true, not cool Leyland.
“Congrats, Andy. You’re one Heinz accident away from serious Hall of Fame consideration!”
I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone mention “Pettitte” and “Hall of Fame” in the same breath…but that is an interesting point.”
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Schilling gets all the credit for his postseason success but Pettitte has been quite impressive there himself. He has more rings and could add to that total this year and/or next.
We just gave Matsui a day off on Thursday, you want to give him another one tonight?
How do you ever expect to get him in a groove if he is sitting every other day? And we face Kazmir on Monday so he’ll likely sit then too.
Nady rakes against Lefties, so the only one to sit today was Damon. Swisher has earned it. Ride the hot hand.
I’m not so sure anyone’s advocating benching Matsui as they are simply moving him out of the clean up spot.
Brandon,
sorry for the confusion. Gaby is in AAA, he came up as September call up last season. He was suppose to open up the season in the majors. Gaby was optioned in favor of Bonifacio because of his leadoff skill and improving 3B. Gaby almost missed the last 2 weeks of spring training because of injury.
The Marlins have another 1B prospect who could also make an impact. He’s the one in AA, as for his name..I don’t remember.
“And we face Kazmir on Monday so he’ll likely sit then too.”
great point. I am sure Girardi has a plan and I’m glad he’s finding ways of getting more guys involved.
He’ll let the players make a case for playing time on the field. If one guy is clearly outperforming another by May, I imagine that will lead to more playing time.
Am I the only person who realizes how worthless and pathetic Matsui is in the clean-up spot?!?! Instead of platooning Nady and Swisher, Matsui should be the one getting benched. How is this underachieving choke overlooked every year!?!?!!?!?
“I’m not so sure anyone’s advocating benching Matsui as they are simply moving him out of the clean up spot.”
maybe… the way Cano is hitting I’d like to see him move up in the order.
however, with Alex back in perhaps 2 weeks, I think it’s worth waiting to see how things shape up by then.
WHAT? looked like that ball hit the wall to me
Matsui is pretty much finished. Two bad knees, diminished bat speed, etc.
When A-Rod comes back, I wouldn’t be shocked if we play Swish every day and trade Matsui to the NL for some prospects.
Brandon,
check that…the Marlins other 1B prospect name is Logan Morrison. that kid’s numbers are unbelieveable.
A.J vs Garza I can’t wait, i see the Rays taking two out of three, I see CMW struggling on the turf.
How was Leyland never run out of baseball for that. That is disgusting.
did kennedy strike out 11 last night in 6 innings?
“Matsui is pretty much finished. Two bad knees, diminished bat speed, etc.
When A-Rod comes back, I wouldn’t be shocked if we play Swish every day and trade Matsui to the NL for some prospects.”
If Matsui is as finished as you say he is, he then would have no trade value…thus negating a reason for trading him.
Matsui’s had a great run with the Yankees, but Matsui 2009 is not (yet) the same as Matsui 2001. Of course, he might catch fire, but players are _very_ rarely the same eight years apart. Unless you’re Mo.
The Red Sox got away with one there. That ball hit the wall.
“Matsui is pretty much finished. Two bad knees, diminished bat speed, etc.
When A-Rod comes back, I wouldn’t be shocked if we play Swish every day and trade Matsui to the NL for some prospects.”
He has two bad knees and you think some NL team is going to trade for him
How much would the Marlins ask for Leo Nunez Ed I mean srsly they got him for Mike Jacobs
“I give Gardner 2 more days to prove himself. If he is still inept, then I give Melky a week in center to see if he can get hot and claim the job.”
what has gardner shown to be inept in during the past 4 games?
oh boowoowoo, I wonder how many Sox fans said that same thing about Ortiz last year when he couldn’t put strength on his wrists?
“The Red Sox got away with one there. That ball hit the wall.”
It looked like it hit the ball TWICE to me!
Goes from a leadoff triple and eventual run to an out.
Matsui hit .294 last year. I wouldn’t say he is finished.
Brandon,
all I could say is, that Marlins ripped the Royals badly. lol
I’m waiting for A-Rod to come back and do that…
Boston Dave
April 11th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Gardner is doing as well or better than expected offensively and maybe better defensively. He also gives the Yanks a presence on the bases that nobody else on the roster can provide.
also, it’s 4 games. You don’t name a starter and then question them after even 10-15 games unless there is obvious reason or suspected injury.
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Everybody keeps talking about “only four games’, and certainly, the Yankees are going to give him some rope, because they chose him to start.
But his tendency to react late to balls hit straight over his head, and to not be able to successfully employ his superior weapon – speed – to even get near enough to make a play on them, was in evidence down the stretch in 2008 and again in Spring Training.
There was the one play where he made a really great catch in CF and hit the wall, but I can’t recall any other catch made on a ball straight over his head to the warning track.
So it does look like a deficiency in his defensive game, which was advertised as superior to Cabrera’s. So far, that has not been the case. At the moment, he’s just a fast guy who can cover the span side to side and make standing catches, and can come in well to make plays.
He needs a better plan on back flight. Playing deeper is one obvious adjustment, especially when we get home. He’s a better runner coming in, any way.
30 HR/80 – 90 RBI for a 8th inning SU
seems good both ways.
“what has gardner shown to be inept in during the past 4 games?”
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seriously, what do people expect?
I think he has met or exceeded expectations so far on both offense and defense.
Melky will get some at bats here and there but he’ll need to look better than he did in his last at bat against Matt Albers the other day.
Damn u Lowe
hmm why is Rosenthal talking about if Boston had signed Teixeria?
“There was the one play where he made a really great catch in CF and hit the wall, but I can’t recall any other catch made on a ball straight over his head to the warning track.”
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interesting point. I’ll need to see a larger sample size I guess. We’ll see how he does over the next few weeks in that area.
Matsui has a no trade clause
Brandon, Jacobs is more of a DH and a pinch hitter for the Royals. that dude can’t get on base, don’t get me on his defense.
oh yeah, Kauffman stadium is more a pitchers park.
Ah, the timeless allure of the ‘trade Matsui to the NL’ dream.
They’re so silly in NL, they would *love* to take Matsui.
Hey, maybe the San Francisco Giants could be that team – you know, because of the massive Japanese population in the Bay Area.
I give Gardner 2 more days to prove himself. If he is still inept, then I give Melky a week in center to see if he can get hot and claim the job.
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Melky had two years to take a stranglehold of that job and couldn’t do it.
So why does Brett Gardner only get a week?
Seems rather nonsensical.
If Juan Rivera wasn’t the slowest outfielder in the league, he had a perfect setup for a web gem on the Mike Lowell HR.
‘batting him higher in the order is REALLY F’ING SMART.
but you probably wouldn’t understand that.’
And Johnny hasn’t been pulling the ball into the hole so let’s see if Swish can use it better, he is Mr. full count on this team and that back to back w/ Teix will be interesting.
jennifer
April 11th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
How was Leyland never run out of baseball for that. That is disgusting.
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Jennifer, if you were running MLB, I have a feeling the writer would have been better protected
Sometimes, the comments on this blog, they make my head hurt.
“not saying he should get the job, just don’t think we should draw any conclusions from one AB.”
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curious, no doubt. I didn’t mean to say he won’t hit because of 1 AB. He just looked helpless in that particular appearance and it’s the first thing that came to mind.
seriously, I guess scarism fails today. what Rebecca said was just PURE scarism.
I still think Matsui will get it going; I’m not on that train yet
so….
what is the general overall mood of yankee fans?
remember 2 days ago when we were in panic mode?
are we officially back to “Optimist Prime” mode?
Mike Napoli = Red Sox killer
Napoli another HR
dude, Napoli is on fire today.
Napoli!
My friend has Napoli on his fantasy team.
Along with Longoria, Markakis, Miguel Cabrera, and Canó.
I kind of hate him right now.
a good amount of hard hit balls off of Penny so far. If he isn’t locating his secondary stuff, his fastball is pretty hittable.
Rebecca, let me guess…he’s manning 1st place now?
Like the lineup tonight. I like that Swisher is forcing his way into Joe’s plans.
Giving Damon a day off isn’t the end of the world although with Damon you never know how personal he takes it since it’s KC where he’s from. Hopefully, he doesn’t get a bug up his butt over it like he did that time last season when Girardi benched him in Minny.
I think Joe has to play Matsui right now to see what’s still there. It’s almost akin to Giambi.
I felt Torre kept playing Giambi when he was horrible in the hopes he would get some random injury and force his way out of the lineup.
Matsui looks like he’s swinging all with his upper body right now, but that doesn’t mean his legs aren’t going to get stronger and come back. He’s 34. Not 64.
At worst, if he’s not effective he becomes an important bench bat the likes we haven’t had in years.
At best, he cranks 30 homers and knocks in 100.
They need to let him play himself back into the shape or onto the bench.
Getting Arod back is huge because it takes Matsui out of the 4 hole and Joe can then drop him lower than 5 if need be.
And chill with the Ransom/Gardner bashing.
Ransom has been robbed a bunch times this season (from a game tying homer in Baltimore that hit the top of the wall) and some great defensive plays on balls he hit very hard. He’s doing a good enough job right now.
As for Gardner, his speed and the fact that he is getting the bunts down when asked is helping this team score runs and win.
He’s also showing a good accurate arm in the OF.
I don’t know what else you would ask from him.
I traded for Cano yesterday
Ed: I dunno, his league’s password protected, I can’t access it.
All these people talking about trading Matsui.. doesn’t he have a full no-trade clause in his contract? Pretty sure we can’t just dump him on some other team. Anyway, I say give him some time to work off some rust, but I do feel he should move down in the order a little bit until that happens. It is far too soon to say he is finished, however.
As for Gardner in center, while he isn’t lighting it up offensively, he has gotten down a couple of sac bunts to move runners along. He can play some small ball well. I’m pretty sure I remember Melky having some trouble with that (more than he should). Girardi is committed to Gardner as his CF for now; I wouldn’t be surprised to see Melky get a day in here or there, but unless Gardner has serious deficiencies I don’t see Joe G giving up on him for a couple more weeks.
Mike Jacobs is a middle order power bat and a team leader… he will teach those young Royals how to win
Boston Dave
April 11th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
“not saying he should get the job, just don’t think we should draw any conclusions from one AB.”
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curious, no doubt. I didn’t mean to say he won’t hit because of 1 AB. He just looked helpless in that particular appearance and it’s the first thing that came to mind.
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He did look awful in that AB, but speaking of sample sizes, his approach was just great in WB and he brought it with him to ST. The tell-tale with Melky was getting to that high outside pitch and fouling it off, as where last year, he was taking ridiculous hacks and swinging through it.
It’s a pity for him he’s on the bench, because his bat was really coming alive. They need to get him some ABs, now that he’s out of option. Not like he’s some 30-year old guy, he’s just 24 and still developing. Maybe he gets lucky and they trade him. Might as well if they’re not going to use him.
Why would the marlins trade Nunez? He is their future closer.
I live in So Fla and that team is for real. They do need another arm in the pen and their starting 5 is outstanding.
Bonafacio is fun to watch and they say he is the fastest player in MLB.
Hanley is scary.
They don’t need a 1B.
They have enough young good arms to land a releiver and they will.
Watch them win the east this year.
just for kicks – projecting the Yanks @ Sox series in 2 weeks
Apr 24: Wang vs. Lester
Apr 25: Burnett vs Matsuzaka
Apr 26: Pettitte vs Wakefield
It could be Penny, Lester, Matsuzaka but I’m guessing the Sox will skip Penny’s turn because of an off day on the 23rd.
Rebecca-Optimist Prime..staying to write the story
April 11th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
My friend has Napoli on his fantasy team.
Along with Longoria, Markakis, Miguel Cabrera, and Canó.
I kind of hate him right now.
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Your friend’s a smart GM.
bodhistava,
I’ve always been a Melky supporter – especially because he’s only 24. I didn’t mean to say he can’t hit… it’s just the last impression I had was that he looked downright awful in his only AB.
I’d like to see him get some at bats, especially against lefties. I think they will come soon enough, even if Gardner hits well.
So the Mets game is blacked out for the first hour because the Marlins started the game in the FOX 4-7 window, because Pitbull and Flo Rida are hosting some Summer Jam party after the game.
Why in the world would you want to host a Latin/Hip-Hop party in Dolphins Stadium and not somewhere on South Beach?
*bodhisattva
Brandon W
April 11th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
All these people talking about trading Matsui.. doesn’t he have a full no-trade clause in his contract?
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He does, but even if he didn’t, he’s making 13M and can’t run. That sort of limits any options there. If we had a deal in place for Matsui, he would wave his NTC. He’s just that kind of guy.
waive
Burnett vs. Garza on Wednesday is going to be a wild game. Two emotional guys with swing and miss stuff on the mound
‘Why in the world would you want to host a Latin/Hip-Hop party in Dolphins Stadium and not somewhere on South Beach?’
The game is at 6:30 the concert is after. IDK all I know is I wish I was there
PitBull, Flo-Rida latin women all around and every type of a.. known to man. 
Sea Net
April 11th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
So the Mets game is blacked out for the first hour because the Marlins started the game in the FOX 4-7 window, because Pitbull and Flo Rida are hosting some Summer Jam party after the game.
Why in the world would you want to host a Latin/Hip-Hop party in Dolphins Stadium and not somewhere on South
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Every Saturday home game is called super saturday. After the 6pm game they have fireworks and a concert. Went last year and saw KC and the Sunshine band. Was actually a pretty good night as the kids had a blast.
They have to do something to draw fans unfortunately.
Don’t you think it’s just a little presumptious to say that Matsui will or will not waive his NTC.
Yes, he has been nothing but a classy guy, but there are more factors at play than whether or not he’s just that willing to leave the team he’s played for for eight years.
You can always release Matsui like the Tigers did to Sheffield
Give him till the end of the month to prove he is not done. If he continues to struggle, then thank him for his professionalism as a Yankee, and send him on his way.
watching rosenthal and chris rose on fox makes me very uncomfortable.
does anyone else get the same feeling?
Why in the world would you want to host a Latin/Hip-Hop party in Dolphins Stadium and not somewhere on South
Rebecca, actually its been 6 years. Matsui debuted in 2003.
Penny doens’t look bad
“Why in the world would you want to host a Latin/Hip-Hop party in Dolphins Stadium and not somewhere on South”
To put butts in the seat for the game.
“You can always release Matsui like the Tigers did to Sheffield”
Miami is going to be rocking when we play down there in June… Alex will bring all his people, it will be fun.
Boston Dave
April 11th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
bodhistava,
I’ve always been a Melky supporter – especially because he’s only 24. I didn’t mean to say he can’t hit… it’s just the last impression I had was that he looked downright awful in his only AB.
I’d like to see him get some at bats, especially against lefties. I think they will come soon enough, even if Gardner hits well.
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He seemed to be making some progress hitting right-handed as well; now this is purely about approach, not results.
One thing he has going for him is that the GM seems to value him. Cashman has also opined that his early summons might have impacted his development. I’m not certain, but I think they sent him down one day too early, nullifying any option on him. That’s sloppy.
Fox knows how to over-do anything, it’s not good broadcasting to spend 20% of air-time doing play by play and the rest discussing this tragedy.
The Yankees won’t outright release Matsui unless he’s hitting .150 in August and someone is aboslutley torrid at AAA.
The thing is, you can get rid of Matsui, I guess…but who do you replace him with? He’s got no trade value right now; the marginal prospects we might get for him right now won’t help are team this year, if they ever do.
Again, the argument shouldn’t be for removing Matsui completley, just for moving him out of the clean up spot for a game or two, to see if that gets him going.
Great game for Penny. clearly didn’t have his best stuff but battled through and gave his team a chance to win. Very good for a #5 starter, he could be the ace on most teams
Since when are there so many Sox fans in Anaheim?
4-3 Red Sox with the lead now. Those unis look weird on them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMMOSTJepw
int51
April 11th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
watching rosenthal and chris rose on fox makes me very uncomfortable.
does anyone else get the same feeling?
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May I suggest the mute button? It works for me
Damn frickin Bay
The ball is just flying out of Angel Stadium.
“he could be the ace on most teams”
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like the Toledo Mudhens?
I hope Alex is running better post surgery than Lowell is.
Didn’t the Mets have Reggaeton night or something last summer at Shea? That was after that Mets/Cardinals game… the game went into extra innings and Pujols hit a HR off of Heilman and it ended at like 1 AM
“Since when are there so many Sox fans in Anaheim?”
Worlds largest sports bandwagon Becca.
Dazz Pujols wanted to hear reggaeton real badly
And it’s was merengue night I think.
Puljos isn’t human
::sigh::
I guess it was too much to ask the Angels to take 2\3 from the Sux.
At least they won last night
Penny could be an ace on most teams based on one decent start?
Ed – need a new tag (lol)
April 11th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Rebecca, actually its been 6 years. Matsui debuted in 2003.
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Home opener. Grand slam, in the snow.
Stupid Pujols. Oswalt’s on at least one of my fantasy teams!
Um, Al – the game isn’t over. It’s 4 to 3 and there are still a couple of innings left.
Pitbull ha, he has some funny songs…yeah Dolphin Stadium is really out of the way but the concert is to try to draw more than then usual 5k there or 10k purchased at a normal Marlins game……Yanks play the Marlins in June, man it will be brutal outside, that should be an 830pm first pitch
Are you people discussing releasing Matsui after 4 games? A whole lot of stupid is raining down on this page.
So Penny’s now an Ace and Matsui should be waived soon?
That’s my signal to get out of the gameday thread.
Friggin’ Bay. Let’s get this game back in the loss column where it belongs.
Beckett against Mosely tomorrow?
Wow the Angels pitching is in shambles. Luckily Boston didn’t sweep them.
Srsly Yankee fans are stuck w/ the fruity annoying YMCA w/ grounds crew and we’re paying prices up the ying yang while in FLA they have cheerleaders in the 7th inning stretch, what is wrong w/ this picture.
I don’t get how you get the idea that Penny is an ace from reading this gameday thread.
G Love,
I’ll take that cue as well…
go Yanks!
Sad that the Marlins have to pull these tricks just to get fans to the game
Should be a fun night there though
It sounds to me from reading the posts here that Penny had some hard hit balls against him, including a HR that the umps turned into an out. I’m sure Sox fans are satisfied with his performance and I’m not saying he won’t turn out to be decent, but is he really that good of a pitcher? The AL East is a different ballgame from the NL West.
Why the hell did Kansas City trade this guy for Coco…its a steal by the Sucks.
Since wheb did oswalt became one of the best pitcher in mlb
I- Brandon. Pin-striped hot pants and halters? C’mon.
Boston plays the Angels 3 more times before their healthy starters come back. They also finish all their West Coast trips by Mid-May.
Yanks might put Matsui on the disabled list when Arod returns, but doesn’t seem likely he would be traded (little current value).
I am tempted to agree with G. Love…
However, someone has to say and be a voice of sanity!
Clark, Mosely was a good friend of Nick Adenhart’s. You’d expect Beckett to be good, but if the poor kid gets knocked around tomorrow, I would hope that people don’t start trashing the kid because he lost to the Sox.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taKLu7ktXF0
Yes your right that doesn’t belong in New York, just disgraceful, I’m insulted, just disgusting.
Bella Napoli !
Penny’s performance was fine. Like AJ’s yesterday without the Ks… some trouble, but limited the damage.
Wow – the Sox have no more West Coast trips after mid-May? Sheesh.
Yea, that was a great trade by the Sux
They didn’t even need Crisp and they traded him for a setup man.
Does anyone know if the Yankees fixed that camera shot behind home plate?????
Brandon,
I saw them last year when I was in Miami. it was absolutely amazing.
I’m sure Penny was fine, but when you have experts claiming he’s some fantastic pick up for the Sox and that AJ will blow up in our faces…….it’s just annoying. The key is just not to pay attention to what the so-called experts say.
Breath taking and I was w/ my gf watching it last year.
Well gotta go, later guys.
Brandon – I guess that controlled climate does have its advantages
I guess I’m the only one not a fan of the cheerleaders…
We have a Minnesota-Angels trip right before the All-Star Break
Then we have a Seattle-Oakland 7 game trip in late August
And finally we have a 6 game Seattle-Angels trip in Late September.
Sox don’t go west of Texas after May.
Brandon, when you went? I was at Griffey’s 600 home run game.
“Ed – need a new tag (lol) April 11th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Brandon,
I saw them last year when I was in Miami. it was absolutely amazing.
”
I spent the weekend in South Beach a few weekends ago, plenty of distractions there not involving baseball
I can see why some married couple could have issues in that town, it’s ridiculous
Awesome vid
But who the hell needs them when we have the lovely cheerleaders we do right here on this blog?
If that were one of our relievers, Figgins would have hit a 2-R HR to take the lead.
I don’t think cheerleaders would work in any of the traditional baseball cities though
Figgins is a yanked killer at least we don’t have to deal with G. Anderson in an Angles uniform anymore
I would start Nady and Swisher…and have MAtsui come off the bench..
because long gone are the days of matsui hitting .285 with 25 HR and 100 RBI in my opinion!!
Ouch, that’s a lousy schedule, Forntoso. Sheesh. Still, the way I look at it is that good teams find a way to overcome.
The Yankees are seriously lagging behind other teams in a lot of areas— in-game entertainment, announcers, etc.
No reason we have to put up with the corny YMCA while the Marlins get to see cheerleaders and hip hop/latin commentary.
Can anyone tell me the difference between the Yankees and that of the rest of the teams in our division? Because other than last to me it always seems like the Yankees have more west trips than any other team in our division.
The Yanks just don’t cater to the common fan.
Some people may see it as gimmicky to have cheerleaders and such, but I think it’s great to get fans into the game and add some personality to the game. Let’s face it, watching baseball for 4 hours can be tedious.
Marlins have to do this to get fans, but they recognize what the fans want.
Reggie Jackson is awesome, that’s a cool story.
I have to admit that the eagle and the warplane is getting a little long in the tooth.
this Ramirez kid was a great pickup for BOS
they have a top bullpen, they get a lead, it’s over for the other team
Do you notice, it tends to be only the men that have any interest in the cheerleaders?
I tend to think the Yankees are a classy organization by not having them.
That said, I’m remain mum on the YMCA and Cotton-Eyed Joe
No thank you on the cheerleaders….ugh.
Man the look like idiots in Kansas City for trading this guy for Coco..are you kidding me please tell me they got more than Coco.
Rebecca – maybe if the groundscrew came out wearing thongs the thinking would be a little different round here
gosh I hate the ‘Papelbum stare’
Mark: Are you serious? They traded a reliever for a guy who has the potential to be above average with the bat AND provides GG caliber defense.
Its a middle reliever. Get a hold of yourself.
that’s cool that Reggie is mentoring AJAX, hopefully it pays off in a few Octobers
They count Texas as a “West Coast” team I guess, so the Sox get their quota there while we go to Seattle for 7 games and Anahiem for 6 (plus 3 @ OAK).
16 games in the Western Time Zone does seem excessive though.
Teixeira scratched?
How sore are we talking?
NY Football Giants don’t have cheerleaders
“Do you notice, it tends to be only the men that have any interest in the cheerleaders?”
Hmmmm. So what you’re saying is, men are more likely to be interested in scantily-clad females? Interesting theory, but I’ll have to research it more before I can comment further.
Tex with an injury? that’s not good.
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Tex scratched with a sore left wrist
Oh man, this is like a punch in the stomach.
And that’s the ballgame
Sox are so lucky. Unfortunately, as good as we are on paper, we just can’t fight the fact that the Sux get all the lucky breaks.
Tex has a sore wrist?
Jerkface: Coco does nothing for Kansas City if they held on to him they might of got way more during the all star break, Kansas City needs prospects not coco. I agree he plays great defense, maybe its me I see Coco as a below average player. And he may be a middle man but he has got a great arm he had a great year last year and he is only 29, all I’m saying is Kansas City should of gotten better then Coco.
It could, you know, just be a sore wrist.
I wouldn’t go jumping to conclusions just yet, just hope it’s nothing serious.
just hope it’s not serious and he can be back tommorow
Just checking in. No good news. Tex’s wrist is “sore” and the Sux just tacked on a run.
Oh God, I just threw up a little bit in my mouth upon reading Teix was scratched with a sore wrist. Ugh, please dont let this be serious….
“Hmmmm. So what you’re saying is, men are more likely to be interested in scantily-clad females? Interesting theory, but I’ll have to research it more before I can comment further”
Kim Jones said it cropped up on Wednesday, but that he could hit righties….not lefties. How does a wrist become sore without it being hit in some way? Ugh -wrist injuries are not good.
Let’s just hope Tex is day to day.
Yeah… not a big fan of going out to the West Coast in late September, right at the end of the pennant race.
That trip is probably going to decide our season (I’m assuming we’re not going to be a ton of games ahead or behind at the time).
Did he have a MRI yet?
Matsui’s last full season he hit 25 HRs with 103 RBI and 100 runs. He hit .285 with a .855 OPS. He’s going to be a big part of the lineup this year, just like he has been every other year he’s been healthy.
HR Hunter. 5-4 game now
Oooh. Bay’s second homerun really hurts right now.
I assume if it was anything serious Teixeira would have already had the MRI.
I can’t see the Yankees being anything but overly cautious here.
Tori took Papelbum deep
And the injury bug is hitting again, ugh
Without Alex, we NEED Teix.
I didn’t hear that Tex was getting an MRI, but he should. If he’s got a sore wrist and hasn’t been hit by a pitch, then something is wrong.
Too bad Morales is so damn slow. That would’ve been an inside the parker for Brett.
Matsui just needs to trust his knees and that aint easy in the beginning. Believe me you are very conscious of using them wrong. It will come with time, I see no appreciable loss in bat speed. The guy has been borderline great here, he hasn’t forgotten how to do it.
He will wake up one morning go to work come home and realize he never thought about his knees. Until then he is what he is not what he likely will be.
Could Papelbon implode?? God I hope so….!!!
Pete get all the info you can on Tex wrist please I’m think I’m coming down with something
Rebecca: Ditto, except I keep having unpleasant (paranoid) memories about last year when injuries were sometimes made to sound less serious than they really were and how if that were the case here, we might not even know if a MRI were needed. But I know Girardi is aware of the things he needs to do different and that is one of the biggest, so hopefully we are getting all the info. this time.
The thing is, Rebecca, how can the Yankees tell if it’s serious or not? If it hurts Tex, then it’s serious enough. Does a wrist just become sore on it’s own? Perhaps there’s a weakness there, perhaps not. They should find out……..
Give Teix a few days off… no need to rush it with him.
Angles should of bunted
BBB and Betsy:
I understand your points, I just refuse to doom and gloom just yet, until we know more.
At any rate, what’s done is done and they only thing you can hope is that it doesn’t get aggravated.
So then play him tonight against the lefty and let him bat righty
That’s the beauty of being a switch hitter, if ne side of his body is hurting, he can use the other.
Pete, I’m sure you’ll keep us posted on what the doctor says…
TEX most likely hurt the wrist last night when he caught the ball and his glove bent back. Im sure its nothing to serious and just felt a little sorness after BP Id be surprised if hes not in the lineup tomorrow. Good though to have a guy like Swisher around where we can fill him in.
BTW,
Those Boston unis are actually pretty nice. They should’ve topped it off with a blue cap with a nice white “B”. I just hate red on any of the Sox players.
Come on someone. Just a little base hit.
Aybar doesn’t like taking pitches, does he?
I just heard the interview and I’m worried
How about a walk and a HBP?
bases loaded
Ok, nothing about this story sounds right.
It said it was bothering him since Wednesday… so then why did he play the last 2 days? And how did he get it injured if it wasn’t in a game?
That’s a good attitude to take, Rebecca…..Tex seems to think it happened on a diving attempt to field a ball. I’ll be crossing my fingers that it’s just sore and just needs rest.
Ca Vz: There are a few ways a guy can injure his risk. You can’t print all of them in a newspaper, though…
Donnie, Tex said he woke up on Thursday and it was sore…..
Tex says it isn’t a major issue.
And the panic begins.
This is where I stop reading the comments.
Teixeria wrist bothers him from the right side not the left. So we will likely see him tomorrow.
Wrists don’t generally heal very quickly… he may have to play through it like Ortiz and Jeter did
Pap should throw splitter in dirt for the K
Also, Tex said his wrist doesn’t bother him batting righty, but it’s his top hand that is sore so he can’t hit lefty
Very impressed with this at-bat.
this is a battle come on howie
Papelbon getting a workout in this inning
Let’s just wait and see with regards to Tex.
This really is a great at bat Kendrick is having…and with that game over-Sox win
Lucky bum!
damn. so close
Wrong Betsy he has sorness when hitting RIGHTY thats why hes not playing tonight cause theirs a Lefty going.
A tough loss for the Angels, but a great at bat by Kendrick. Hopefully this messes up Papelbon for 2 weeks.
You guys are right that it’s smart to avoid jumping to conclusions and best to wait and see. I just suck at waiting!
Your left wrist is your top hand batting lefty thats why he didnt feel as much “pain”. You guys are making this a major issue when its really not. If its a close game and KC has a righty on the mound late I wouldnt be shocked to see TEX pinch-hit. Its nothing like Ortiz had..
Oops, you’re right Donnie – mistyped there.
Waaahhh! Where’s my Hollywood inning? I guess only Red Sox dreams come true at Disneyland.
I just read Teixeira’s lips and he said he’ll be fine tomorrow.
Johnny Damon Broken Bat Tally: 1
I’m sure this is just the Yankees being overly cautious but either way I’m pissed.
Please be ok mark.
The lineup looks pretty damn good considering A-Rod AND Tex are out of the lineup.
These guys need to realize that its better for them and the team to sit for a game or two when something is hurt. A-Rod and Posada missed more time than they would have last year if they took some time off early when they got injured.
Swishy walks
Man I love Swish.
need a big performance from the big man tonight – as that batting lineup looks scratchy!!
come on cc!
I’m so happy we got swish for free pretty much. He might end up being the best pick up.
Poor Tex on his birthday nonetheless
2-0 Yanks
Hip Hip Jorge
Oh, Jorge. How we missed you dearly.
Jorge Juiced one!
POSADA!!!
“There are a few ways a guy can injure his risk.”
Polishing his gold glove?
Posada right now reminds me of that kid from “Rookie of the Year”, coming back stronger from injury than he originally was…
why is matsui hiiting 4th
This lineup is so great with Swisher in it.\
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love the guy right now. He is doing EVERYTHING well, except that one play last night where the sun messed with him. He made up for it, though, by driving in a run immediately after.
Nady looks foolish, Swish looks like God.
as i said, scratchy looking lineup!
my timing was impeccable..
Swisher becomes more valuable every day. Like the start of every Yankee season, we lose 2-3 all-star players to start the year.
Figures. Thank god he is a switch hitter and 1B-men generally dont need to whip their arms like all other positions.
Hey guys -
Busy, busy day – baking, cooking, cleaning
So, I come here – see Tex is a scratch – ahhhhh! How Worried should I be?????
Nice first inning.
How did the Yankees manage without Jorge last season?! Man!
Can he play 3B!!!
Time to earn some of that Doe CC
Yeah, how come SwisherIsGod hasn’t been posting lately?
Despite the evidence to the contrary, CC, it is NOT a Yankee tradition to give back the runs right after we score.
95mph..there we go
!!
This is already a great game for CC!
It is so weird to think Teixeira was born on exactly the same day as my brother…
Is there anything that guys do with their left hand that makes them happy for their birthday? Something that flexes your wrist in a consistent motion?
Can’t think of anything.
I’m loving his.. VELOCITY!
How sad that the KC Royals need MSG Network to advertise a series on the Yankees behind home plate. I wonder if this annoys Royals fans.
It’s only two batters but man does CC look GOOD. Throwing 96 and hitting the corners.
Now THAT’s CC Sabathia!
Well it seems he’s locating tonight.
cc’s first inning= tasty
Nice start CC.
CCisGod?
niiiiiiiiiiiice first inning:)
CCisGood.
There is the heating pad. Oh noes!
I have to be up in 5 hours for a golf tournament (i’m in england). But I want to hang around for a bit longer to see how CC looks on Gameday.
To any of you guys luck enough to actually be watching it – how’s he looking so far?
Uh Uh OOOoooo ground out
“There are a few ways a guy can injure his risk.”
It can happen. It’s a game of world domination.
Just wondering, why did they skip Joba and start CC today. Not complaining, it could be a way to cut down on Joba’s innings but I was just kind of expecting the youngin’ today.
“To any of you guys luck enough to actually be watching it – how’s he looking so far?”
Very, VERY good.
Nady Yuck
That was hard hit by Randsom
“Just wondering, why did they skip Joba and start CC today. Not complaining, it could be a way to cut down on Joba’s innings but I was just kind of expecting the youngin’ today.”
You answered your own question.
its ok cody. I still have faith.
Boy the 7-8-9 are like 7-8-9.
Just wondering, why did they skip Joba and start CC today. Not complaining, it could be a way to cut down on Joba’s innings but I was just kind of expecting the youngin’ today.
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Keep CC on regular rest and lines him up for the home opener?
Long has to put more work in with Gardner. He’s looking atrocious. I’m embarrassed for him.
When is A-Rod back? lol
If Gardner continues to look like this his speed won’t matter because he can’t get on base all he does is pop-out and K.
CC looks great. That’s why CC and Wang are the last things we need to worry about as long as they are healthy.
Sooner the better.
WOW! Awsome
I love the over analyzing of every swing that Gardner takes.
hmm, perhaps CC won’t have a 0-25 record this year after all
Good catch, DT. Maybe Tex went for Asia too early?
CC fell apart when a runner got on base last time. Lets see what happens here.
who is number 52? when did we sign him?
The ump is missing some calls.
He could of moved
DP for CC!
Nice dp
A pitchers BF.
For some reason the YES radar guns have been off the last couple games, a lot of fastballs show up as 58-60 mph…on another note, go CC! I knew he was going to be back in good shape the second time around!
Robbie Cano for player of the week.
pedoria is hitting .158
“pedoria is hitting .158″
Polishing his MVP trophy?
SWISHER!!!!!
I LOVE SWISH
I <3 Nick Swisher. Marry me in Nebraska.
Swish does it again!
I love Swish!
also, swisher is basically my new favorite yankee
Swish!!!!! The Man. I love this guy.
Great hustle too from SWISH!
atta boy Swishy
Matsui you failed
And Matsui makes me sick. Again.
matsui sucks
Matsui is a corpse at the plate right now. There’s no leg drive.
And wasted by Matsui. Godzilla is struggling.
Matsui sucks. I can’t wait until he is gone after this season.
man – matsui looks terrible right now…
POOOOOOSADA, LOVE!!!!
“Good catch, DT. Maybe Tex went for Asia too early?”
my thoughts exactly. A giant pain in the Yakutsk.
Man the Yankees missed Posada last year. He’s such a difference maker at the plate.
jorge.
I love Jorge! Man, he’s clutch so far…..
Again. Oh, Jorge. How we missed you dearly.
Ok Ok nice. Jorge!!
Yanks are helping this bum with his ball/strike ratio.
Nady will be riding the bench soon. Or will it be Matsui?
Either way, Swish is here to stay.
Hip Hip Jorge!
That’s the Jorge they missed sorely, last year.
Jorge bails out Matsui
lovin this yankee offense…and pitching!!
I had to triple check the score. I thought they were losing badly judging by some of the comments here, lol.
Not that Jeter had been having terrible at bats, but I think he had gone 10 without a hit. Great start to the inning from him, and I liked the aggressive base running. Really got that inning going. Keep it going, CC.
If brett gardner never gets a hit again he will sill be a better player then melky and he will still continue to play becaus joe giradi absolutely LOVES and I mean LOVES brett gardener.
I’m voting for Matsui in the Toyota Text poll. He’s not getting any love lately.
way to go cano he is just great.
Is Swisher going to sit ever again?
Team Melky
Angel – hello.
Like the Macbeth quote, am intrigued by the reason it’s in your name header.. Is it a reference to the passing nature of intelligence on this blog?
PS – isn’t it full, not fully?
I would say not in the near future.
cc goes 8 today
Livan is mowing the marlins down lol
Posada bails out Matsui………………BENCH HIDEKI.
The Easter Eggs are dyed, my daughter has multi-colored hands and I now have a formerly white towel that now matches her hands but the Yankees are winning so I’m gonna put up my feet, enjoy a margarita (rocks, no salt) and watch the game.
I’ve learned from reading these game threads you can go from God to Dog (and back again) more quickly than you can transpose two letters.
“cc goes 8 today”
Borderline jynxing it.
How long until LivanIsGod appears?
Benny, if CC gets smacked around I’m blaming it on you.
Another DP maybe???
It just doesn’t get any better then that.
Damn! There goes the no-hitter
One HR and those trashing Matsui will be dolling out the Godzilla love. Matsui has ALWAYS been streaky, why would that change now.
pat -
Sounds good!
Enjoy the margarita. I had two glasses of wine with dinner- one too many for me today – after a FULL day of getting ready for Easter. More to do in the morning, of course, and after my girls go to bed.
4K’s
Waaaa got’em CC gets Coco!!!
And whats really sad is that KC ROYALS have to face JOBA THE HUT tomorrow.
I’m trying to watch the game on mlb.tv and i am freaking losing my mind! what a scam!
And Nady gets on the board.
Swish reminds me of Kevin Millar, not as a player but just the energy and clubhouse personality
Happy Birthday to all of you having a birthday today and in the next few days. Seem like a lot of you have birthdays this week.
how can people insult others when this cody guy is horrible!
Who ever you are your an idiot!
So far, Ransom has not fooled anyone into thinking that he’s A-Rod.
Doreen
Same here with the cooking. We still have a “believer” who doesn’t go to bed for an hour so I’ll have to rev it back up after the game so only 1 cocktail allowed.
time for gardy to silence the haters!
That will be taken down soon.
I feel for Ransom, hes been hitting the ball well just not getting the results
did anybody else just have the sound go out for them on mlbtv? good ole bush league Royals!
Bear with me – I’ve been away all day But I’ve been skimming and I see there is some concern about the BueJays and/or Orioles.
It seems every April the teams are a little “topsy turvy.” I wouldn’t waste 5 minutes worrying about the Blue Jays and Orioles. Things always settle out. More times than not the teams are where most people thought they should be.
Not a good start this season for Gardner and Ransom.
Nady how has a higher average than Gardner.
i’m counting the days until Arod is back – the blush is off that rose called Ransom
Dano – yes it’s Macbeth. And its dedicated to some of the more interesting “sound and fury” posters here.
I didn’t even noticed I’d used fully instead of full, haha. Its full on my desktop – I’m posting from my laptop now. Thanks for the heads up, I just fixed it.
Uh oh. I sense a regression to the mean in progress for our gritty hero. The offense is clicking, though. Let’s see where BG is on May 1 and how many runs per game we’re scoring.
oh, nevermind, it’s back now.
I feel bad for Ransom, in addition to being not that good he sure isnt getting any lucky bounces either. just the opposite. I hope they start to fall in for him soon.
Benny, remember you’re responsible if CC has trouble today. You jynxed him.
I am very glad the Yankees didn’t listen to some of requests on here to trade Swisher, once they acquired Teixeira.
Come on CC i sense a strikeout of Butler…Lets see if im right
Ransom has been a little unlucky on some hits.
He’s not A-Rod, he never will be, but he’s not yet killing them by being in the lineup either
Yeah i was right
Okay i sense a DP
To be fair, Mark, predicting Billy Butler’s Ks is like shooting fish in a barrel
Oh man CC with his 2nd double play!
I was right again
DP!
Damn Mark!
I know there were people on the ledge a few days ago, but Sabathia is coming on. Looks good tonight.
I think I like this rotation
GREAT job by CC getting out of 1st and 2nd jam with no one out. That was a nasty pitch he K’d Butler on – love those DPs!
Ransom is 1-16…he IS MOST DEFINITELY hurting the team right now. Why not see what Pena’s got? I understand not starting Pena tonight against the lefty. But Ransom is an automatic out. You just have to hope he k’s instead of hitting into a DP. He stinks.
Livan having a very nice time tonight eating those innings up for the Mets
Ha thanks Russell
Were you guys talking about cheerleaders for BASEBALL games????
I vote NOOOOOO – having done it in high school.
The posts seem all over tonight – difficult to follow – or it could be the wine.
Another nice inning for CC.
I’m not worried about Matsui just yet.
Gardner has raised some eyebrows with his fielding, which wasn’t supposed to be a question, but, again, it’s early enough to take a “wait and see” approach.
“I think I like this rotation”
Just now, you like this rotation? You’re a little late to the party.
Ransom isn’t hurting the team. This isn’t last year. We don’t even need him to hit we have pitching.
Good call by the ump… never thought I’d say that.
Did you guys see Melky tell Jeter to slide next time?
I love how the captain always runs hard to first..
My confidence is growing with this team but Matsui better start hitting. I think he needs to be moved out of the 4 spot for now. He is a rally killer. Posada has picked him up like 5 times already.
The Milwaukee Brewers have cheerleaders. I watched them shake their pom poms after the anthem. Bad, but not as bad as swimming pools at ballparks.
In the end it won’t be a big deal, but why wasn’t Ransom bunting Nady over to 2nd in the top of the 4th?
This is how the yanks give up so many base runners.
If Nady moved to 2nd it would have put him in coring position & kept Gardner out of the double play creating an extra chance to bring in a run. Like I said not a big deal against K.C. tonight but against TB or Boston these runs could be critical.
Despite only giving up 4 runs Ramirez isn’t really having a great game here.
I wouldn’t mind Ransom if his only problem was that he wasn’t hitting. But he can’t play the field either. He is so shaky and misplayed quite a few balls already. He is probably one of the worst baseball players in MLB right now.
OK, I’m feeling a tiny bit silly here because this is something I should know… but I’ll ask anyway. When did Tony Pena become the bench coach? How did I miss that?
:confused:
Swisher = MVP.
could you get off to a better start
who said it the other night?
WHEN YOU SWISH UPON A STAR….
Fantastic.
Wow.
Play Swisher until he gives you a reason not to. What a great start.
“He is probably one of the worst baseball players in MLB right now.”
Huh???
Have not checked in in a few days. The sky still falling?
proving to be one of the best trades cashman will ever make
my dream of crawford/ajax/swisher outfield next yr gets more and more likely everyday!
Joe will never be able to sit Swish!
Bunting is the wrong strategy, GeorgeinJax, given the marginal value of the 5th run, and the fact that Gardner bats after Ransom. Bunting is not an effective general strategy, even if plays later in an inning make it appear otherwise.
You have more of a chance scoring a run with a man on first and none out than you do with a man on second and one out. Don’t argue with that. Argue with Elias.
Call 911….he is HOT!!
Nick Swisher – Right Field
End of Discussion
Angel – in the off season with the demise of who ever that terrible 3b coach was
and everyone loves matsui again
Nick Swisher *IS* the Heating Pad.
Good to see Matsui driving the ball to the opposite field.
SWISH!!!!!!!
Matsui got a hit! Lets get him a pinch runner lol
Swisher is looking like Shelley Duncan with talent.
Breaking news, the Nike Swoosh has officially been renamed the Nike SWISH!!! Just Do it Nick!
There’s the Hideki I know. Goin’ the other way.
Hideki SAN!
well Girardi is going to have to make some choices, even when Swish goes a cool streak, you know he always works the count, he’s a keeper in this lineup
How bout some props for Cash tonight for these moves starting with swisher
Does anyone else wonder if Jeter is going to retire at the end of the season and its going to come out that hes been playing the last two years with extreme shin splints or chronic gout or something? 10% of me believes this. Everything he does he looks like he is in pain. It’s all Will Smith smiles from the dugout, but on the field he’s rocking a grimace 95% of the time. He just tried to leg out a grounder and made a face like there was broken glass in his shoes the whole way down the line. I still think he’s going .320, 110 runs, 18hr, 70 rbi this year, but he just always looks like he’s playing through something, even 4 games into the season. Weird.
Annddd there goes Swisher….this guy is not going back to the bench this season.
Angel – Pena got promoted to bench coach in one of the Yanks’ first offseason moves after they fired Meachem and moved Thomson from bench coach to 3b. I think it is a good call, Pena knows how to get the best out of the players.
“Ransom is 1-16…he IS MOST DEFINITELY hurting the team right now.”
Well, the Yankees have still managed to win two games despite having him on the team – so I’m not quite following your logic there. Assuming that it is based in logic, given your name choice, lol.
I am awesome
A healthy Matsui would have made it to 3B. No worries! Someone will drive him in from 2B.
Swish!!!!!
Oh my, I have so much love for Swish and our new guys – it’s just unbelievable.
Cone/Kay were discussing the fact that some players are going to be unhappy about not playing, but that’s a good problem for the team. The dynasty Yankees had good players who sometimes didn’t get to play because other good players had to. It’s all about the team.
Nice multi-tasking! You are truly amazing!!
Also, Swish is the man!!! Did anyone catch Sterling’s call for him? He crushed it this time so John had to come out w/some catchy slogan!
And…whats this I see? Signs of life from Matsui?
Great to see Matsui drive a ball!!
We need him to get it cranked up.
& I agree Swish for MVP!!!!!
Cody haters, don’t get your undies up in a bunch Alex will be back in a few weeks.
Angel, Cody Ransom is one of the worst players in the league right now. There’s no denying that. He is horrible. Take off your Yankee blinders.
Swisher drinking Red Bull on the bench.
red bull..??..give cody and hitdeki more of that.
“When batting right-handed, his left-hand would be his bottom hand, which generates the power. When he hits lefty, his left hand is more of a guide.”
i thing the top hand is the power hand. almost all the best home run hitters have their dominant hand on top .
top home run hitters:
1 Barry Bonds 762 lefty hitting/left handed ( dominant left hand on top)
2 Hank Aaron 755 righty/righty
3 Babe Ruth 714 lefty/lefty
4 Willie Mays 660 righty/righty
5 Ken Griffey, Jr 612 lefty/lefty
6 Sammy Sosa 609 righty/righty
7 Frank Robinson 586 righty/righty
8 Mark McGwire 583 righty/righty
9 Harmon Killebrew 573 righty/righty
10 Rafael Palmeiro 569 lefty/lefty
11 Reggie Jackson 563 lefty/lefty
12 Alex Rodriguez 553 righty/righty
13 Mike Schmidt 548 righty/righty
14 Jim Thome (1) 542 lefty/righty
15 Mickey Mantle 536 stronger when righty/righty
16 Jimmie Foxx 534 righty/righty
17 Manny Ramírez 527 righty/righty
18 Willie McCovey 521 lefty/lefty
Frank Thomas 521 righty’righty
Ted Williams 521 lefty hitting/right handed
21 Ernie Banks righty/righty
so the top 14 home run hitters hitters in mlb history all have their dominant hand as their top hand.
what does that tell you ?
it tells me that the dominant hand on the top is what creates power.
so i’m saying teixeria’s power hand when hitting right handed is his top hand or right hand and not his left as pete says.
just my opinion, but i think the stats back it up.
Who did we give up for Swish again? He’s not going to stay this hot, obviously, but boy he’s a very, very valuable piece to a possibly championship team. It’s been awhile since we’ve had a player like Swish…….
Man, I wish LAA could have stolen that game from BOS. They had bases loaded on Papelscum and couldn’t pull it off. Drats!
That double by Matsui looked like an ‘cuse-me hit.
I like the scoring, it looks like Seattle’s problem (Ramirez) has now become KC’s problem.
Swish so reminds me of Giambi. I like Swish better though.
You guys think that CC will initially find his comfort zone against the Central teams?
Sterling’s call was golly St. Nick or something like that, sounded lame, he needs to come up w/ something better ha
“You guys think that CC will initially find his comfort zone against the Central teams?”
Royals are going to be a lot of pitchers’ comfort zone.
Hey guys great news the Nets season is over on Wednesday..more yankee programing
Betsy- I can’t find it. Baseball-reference used to have it but they redid their site and I can’t find it.
Somebody tell John Flaherty to loosen up.
betemit for swish
Oh, that was disappointing……..well, there’s always next time
Oh.. thanks BBB. So the news is THAT old and I missed it? Ack. It does make sense though.
Must have been experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from them missing the playoffs or something and I missed it, LOL.
betemit jeff marquez and johnny nunez for swisher and kanekoa texeira
We gave up Wilson Betemit (lolz) and Jeff Marquez for Swisher. Can’t remember if there was a 3rd player but if there was, he was a total nonentity.
Jint51, thanks! I knew that, I just can’t believe that that’s basically all we gave up for him. Of course, he won’t always hit like this, but he’s still very valuable.
Found it.
The Yankees traded infielder Wilson Betemit and minor league pitchers Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez to Chicago in exchange for the switch-hitting Swisher and minor league pitcher Kanekoa Texeira.
cano needs a hit – hit streak in play IIRC…
Thanks Rishi too.
John Haflz:
I don’t argue with your comment.
You are right.
However, there is also something to be said about making productive outs to help your team. We saw the great success of the Asian teams in the WBC. They played smart baseball thru & thru.
Against tough pitchers when every run counts you can’t waste any outs.
NYY gave up Wilson Betemit, Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez for Swisher and Teixera.
ransom is not a good third baseman and he cant hit maybe they should consider pena
Ransom is a butcher.
Ransom is awful. sure double play and we got nothing. I cannot wait till Alex is back.
Ransom’s having a tough night.
Cody Ransom is the worst player in the league. CUT HIM!
Oh Damn
o Alex, where art thou????
Well, maybe Joe Giradi doesn’t think Horacio Ramirez is a tough pitcher. Maybe in a 1-0 game against Beckett you’d have seen Ransom bunt. I expect so. But by the time you’ve gotten to 5 runs, it’s basically folly to play for just one (unless it’s very late or very close).
But, yeah, it’s important for the team to play solidly
so I thought Ransom was supposed to be at least good on defense, mannnnnn, costing CC more pitches
Does Pena have history at third?
A-Rod is not only better on offense, but he is light years ahead of Ransom on defense. They are doing alright without him, but what a difference he’ll make when he gets back, especially against the good teams.
i am done with Ransom…2 weeks to AROD???
Dear Arod,
Get well, get well soon
get well, get well soon,
get well, get well soon,
we want you to get well
Best Regards,
Nick in SF
The guy made an error. It’s not the last error that will be made and, if I had to guess, there will be a couple of errors at each of the other positions, too.
All Ransom has to do is make the plays, he doesn’t have to hit. If he can’t even make the plays than why is he out there? But Pena out there.
Hey Angel where are you now? I am 100% correct about Ransom. He might cost CC a whole inning worth because of this…
Yanks should go sign Dallas Mcpherson if he hasn’t signed with anyone yet. He can hit and can’t play any worse defense than Ransom.
Matt, you are making too much sense. Totally agree. Can’t be too down on Ransom even if it was a terrible throw.
I never thought I’d say this but I can’t wait for A-Rod to be in the field again.
Matt- I can’t believe we actually heard people say than Ransom is better than Alex at third.
man crisp would be a perfect fit on the yankees
Remember when Yankee fans said we didn’t need ARod? And people wonder why every one hates Yankee fans. So ignorant…
I’m soooooo tired of Ransom
Ransom messed that play up. He needs to look in the mirror… Oh wait, forget that part.
*decides its really not worth dignifying someone with the name “cut ransom” with any further responses*
GreenBeret7
April 11th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
The guy made an error. It’s not the last error that will be made and, if I had to guess, there will be a couple of errors at each of the other positions, too.
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Yes but that was an easy play where you just have to make sure of one as the chance of getting two was slim. When you are not hitting you can’t put a spotlight on your defense.
Ransom isn’t as terrible as some are saying he is but it is odd given how he’s been playing that Cashman said he’s a better defensive 3B than Alex.
Ransom’s error was the 1st of the year for the Yanks.
“The guy made an error.”
It’s not so much that he made an error. The problem is that the error forced CC to have to throw more pitches. That’s what I don’t like.
CC was sharper earlier, but he’s done a darn good job of getting out of trouble. He always looks so calm out there……..
But ANY error usually does that.
Put swisher at 3rd get Randsome out of here disgusting
Put swisher at 3rd get Randsome out of here disgusting
Actually, Angel you just did respond.
Ransom cost CC about 15 extra pitches. I just hope Girardi is not going to pull a Torre. Hopefully Girardi has some guts and benches Ransom for good starting tomorrow. Torre played favorites and probably would’ve kept marching Ransom out there.
Sweet Lo
u,
nope
Laura, exactly. I don’t think Ransom is going to work out – he can’t even play decent defense, which is all the Yankees were asking from him. They need someone better……..and soon.
“Matt- I can’t believe we actually heard people say than Ransom is better than Alex at third.”
People? How about Cashman? Cashman said that he was better than A-Rod. Cashman needs to have his contact lenses adjusted. I have seen Alex make errors at 3B. I have never seen him make such a horrible throw to 2B. Alex’s errors are usually to 1B.
Nice jab by Flaherty in the booth.
Kay: Are we losing you John?
Flaherty: I’m getting a little frustrated, this is a big point in the ball game. Their trying to pick up their 3rd baseman that just made an error, and you’re talking about first names again.
Classic. He hates Kay as much as the rest of us.
Cashman really said Ransom’s better than Alex defensively? Yikes.
In no way will I ever join in on any kind of hard core Cody Ransom hating; the guy is what he is and eventually gonna get exposed. I dont know why anyone would think he is even close to Rodriguez in any facet of the game.
It’s not that big a deal that he made an error in this particular game situation, it only cost CC a few extra pitches, no harm no foul, but if that play’s a reflection of his defense then I want Pena in the field for close games/against good teams.
“Laura, exactly. I don’t think Ransom is going to work out – he can’t even play decent defense, which is all the Yankees were asking from him. They need someone better……..and soon.”
For real???
Put pena in. He is a switch hitter and you dont want to destroy Ranso’s confidence.
I wonder if Alex will be in the dugout during the TB games. I think it would do him a world of good to be back with the guys.
Ransom is pressing. Anybody filling in for one of the top players in the game would.
The good news – he’s on the road. At least he isn’t getting booed. Hopefully he’ll get a couple of bloops before Thursday and loosen up.
Laura- I didn’t remember that Cash was the one who said it.
Awesome AB, Ransom! Angel still loves you! 1-17 + handful of errors + Angel’s Yankee blinders = Ransom is awesome!!!
Cashman really said Ransom’s better than Alex defensively? Yikes.
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Something tells me Cashman’s beef with ARod colors his judgement.
JoeWapner
That was pretty funny.
Livan only got to eat 6.2 innings.
You know he can’t be full.
Sweet_Lou
It should have been the third, but for some reason the official scorer the other day wasn’t actually watching the game, and called errors hits.
Laura – Plug it in, change the world!
April 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I wonder if Alex will be in the dugout during the TB games. I think it would do him a world of good to be back with the guys.
Me too. He needs to be around those guys.
I’m not saying that Ransom should be removed. I am saying that it is disappointing that we are only on game number 5 and already, his defense has been exposed. No one was asking him to be Alex Rodriquez. The Yankees were perfectly fine with him batting .200. What I don’t think they were expecting was for him not to be able to simply man 3B.
5 games into the season and everyone misses A-Rod I had a feeling this would happen
“Laura- I didn’t remember that Cash was the one who said it.”
Yep. During an interview with Francessa. I almost fainted when I heard it.
YankeeRay
April 11th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
GreenBeret7
April 11th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
The guy made an error. It’s not the last error that will be made and, if I had to guess, there will be a couple of errors at each of the other positions, too.
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Yes but that was an easy play where you just have to make sure of one as the chance of getting two was slim. When you are not hitting you can’t put a spotlight on your defense.
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I remember seeing players that made errors last year that not only cost runs, but cost them games. That includes a few from everybody’s darling, too.
Kay and Flaherty are really going back and forth from time to time it’s hilarious!
“5 games into the season and everyone misses A-Rod I had a feeling this would happen ”
You know what they say – you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.
ransom is 5 games into the opportunity of his life . is he feeling some pressure? wouldn’t you?
he’s not going to be arod , but i think once he settles down he’ll be better than what he’s showing.
One quick note to toot my own horn. I said last night that Damon would get today off in favor of Swish. Would’ve happenned if not for Teix’s injury. As for tomorrow, I bet they are over cautious with Teix and Swish gets another game at first.
As long as they are winning and unless Alex has a setback during rehab, Cody is the man for the next month so be a little supportive.
you the man brett
Jetes works a walk
“I remember seeing players that made errors last year that not only cost runs, but cost them games. That includes a few from everybody’s darling, too.”
Errors are a part of baseball. They are going to happen to every player at some point or another. Some are going to be harmless. Some are going to do real damage. Ransom is in a very tough position. He’s filling in for one of the best players in the game. Despite the hatred that people around here have for A-Rod, they know that he wouldn’t have made that bad a throw to Cano. I’m not ready to throw Ransom to the wolves, but the guy has got to get his head together and play a better 3B.
Ransom is playing well below his career numbes right now, so there’s a fair chance he can rebound from awful to mediocre.
His baseball-reference page is sponsored by “Ben, Calvin, Deacon, Rick and Joy” and their chosen tag line is “Show the Yankees what you can do.”
File that under Be Careful What You Wish For?
Laura – Plug it in, change the world!
April 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I wonder if Alex will be in the dugout during the TB games. I think it would do him a world of good to be back with the guys.
Me too. He needs to be around those guys.
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Let’s not go overboard.
Remember Torre said the Alex’s only bud is the bullpen catcher.
I could watch 9 pitch Jeter AB’s until I was 70 years old and never get the slightest bit tired of seeing them.
Not that it matters vs this team at this point in the game, but Jeter’s going to see an absolute ton of pitches this year with Gardner on base. Between his natural plate discipline and the way Gardner’s speed disturbs pitchers. Good times.
Cody Ransom is a joke. He should be on the next bus to Scranton. He’s a minor leaguer at best.
I don’t see Cody going anywhere… so I am attempting to be supportive. I do this with all players that are wearing Yankee pinstripes.
Plus, it helps make the gamethreads at least readible when it doesn’t consist entirely of every single poster piling on a particular player.
Good AB by Jeter……..and my jaw dropped when Cash made that statement about Ransom being a better 3B than Alex. I don’t think so.
Agreed with those who think Alex should be with the club for those days. Rehabbing is a lonely process……Many retired players have said that the thing they miss most about playing is the camraderie they felt being part of a team.
“Rehabbing is a lonely process”
Alex is never alone: He has Alex.
Laura – Plug it in, change the world!
April 11th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
“I remember seeing players that made errors last year that not only cost runs, but cost them games. That includes a few from everybody’s darling, too.”
Errors are a part of baseball. They are going to happen to every player at some point or another. Some are going to be harmless. Some are going to do real damage. Ransom is in a very tough position. He’s filling in for one of the best players in the game. Despite the hatred that people around here have for A-Rod, they know that he wouldn’t have made that bad a throw to Cano. I’m not ready to throw Ransom to the wolves, but the guy has got to get his head together and play a better 3B.
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He made quite a few of them just like that in ’06 and at least two last year. Sometimes, trying to lead a moving player running towards you onto a 1 foot square isn’t as easy as people seem to think.
Ransom should stick to jumping in youtube videos.
Ouch got the fingers.
“Livan only got to eat 6.2 innings”
what! livan is pitching?
how’d i miss that ?
“I’m not ready to throw Ransom to the wolves, but the guy has got to get his head together and play a better 3B.”
I agree. If more people expressed their criticism of a player constructively like this, it would be much easier to get on board with and discuss.
Kay always asks what does it feel like to get hit. He must have been the idiot who ask Mussina what it felt like to get hit in the head with a line drive. His answer was give me a bat and I’ll hit you.
He must have been the idiot who ask Mussina what it felt like to get hit in the head with a line drive. His answer was give me a bat and I’ll hit you.
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LOL
randy l -
You didn’t know Livan was pitching tonight? He did good.
“He made quite a few of them just like that in ‘06 and at least two last year. ”
You sure, GB? I don’t remember that. My recollection of Alex’s errors are bad throws to 1B.
Who would ask a question like that… lol.
I dont know personally what its like to get hit by a car, but I can imagine that it would hurt quite a lot, and wouldn’t need to ask someone to explain how it felt to me.
Terrific pickup at first by Swisher.
So Ransom’s struggling? Not like Alex and Jeter never have? Let’s relax. We’re on our way to extending our win streak to 3 games. Especially after Swish bails out CC on that pick. WooHoo.
One more inning for CC. But he needs to make it a quick one. Looks like he’s running low on petrol.
I took the over for Livan’s first start. Thank you, Mets bats!
I can’t wait for Kay’s next keen “observation” – maybe after Swisher goes deep next inning.
Kay: Swisher, with ANOTHER big hit. John, can a player get a big head with all this early season success?
John: Not as big as you, Michael.
Angel, I appreciate your positive attitude – I really don’t mean to come across as piling on Ransom. He’s trying – it’s just frustrating. That said, I’ve always believed that a pitcher can’t blame his fielders if an inning gets away from him because he still has the ability to get out of the jam if he’s good enough.
Nice play by Swish!
Kelly:
What about cano and cabrera? He isn’t friends with them?
Laura – Plug it in, change the world!
April 11th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
“He made quite a few of them just like that in ‘06 and at least two last year. ”
You sure, GB? I don’t remember that. My recollection of Alex’s errors are bad throws to 1B.
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In 2006, Rodriguez made 24 errors. He made errors in every conceivable way a third baseman could make errors.
Swisher is on fire to open the season. Great pickup.
Swish……..again!
Swishy with another walk
I guess they don’t want Swish hitting for the cycle.
Girardi has to play Swish tomorrow. You gotta ride the hot hand.
DT—lol
Really looking foward to hearing the roar when Swish is introduced for the 1st time at the new Stadium.
“So Ransom’s struggling? Not like Alex and Jeter never have?”
Hmmm, Cody, Alex, Derek. Which one of these players is not like the other two?
“In 2006, Rodriguez made 24 errors. He made errors in every conceivable way a third baseman could make errors.”
Oh, that was that bad year he had. Yeah, I blocked that year out of my memory. LOL!
Kay: Swisher, with ANOTHER big hit. John, can a player get a big head with all this early season success?
John: Not as big as you, Michael.
Ahahahaha.
nick in sf-
what! you thought livan was going to give up a lot of runs?
didn’t i teach you anything last year ?
Wanted to catch part of the Red Sox-Angels game today but didn’t. Must have been a good game (Don’t know if you saw it, but the Angels did an outstanding job with the Nick Adenhart tribute Friday night. Thank you, MLB.tv.). In the clubhouse today the players were watching the Masters. Swisher says he’s a 13-handicap. It’s impossible to imagine Swisher on a golf course, exhibiting the requisite decorum.
“I’m calm when I golf,” Swisher insists. “Really, I am.”
So, now we know the two places the guy isn’t going 100 mph: At the plate and on the course.
http://kimberlyjones.mlblogs.c.....in_kc.html
No, randy, I thought Livan was going to drive in a lot of runs.
doreen-
i thought the mets were going to skip livan until they had no choice but to pitch him
I get the frustration with Ransom, Betsy. And I don’t think you’re part of the piling on. Like has been said, he’s playing worse than he normally does, so he certainly has a chance to get his head back in the game and give them a decent third base, at least.
I just think that Cody isn’t going anywhere, especially not if they’re talking about Alex being back around May 1st. It’s not necessarily me trying to be positive, for the sake of it. I treat all players who put on the pinstripes the same way, they get my support until they do something to not deserve it. I’ve only ever had to withdraw my support from one player – Kevin Brown, lol – so I guess its worked for me so far.
The plate ump gave Tejeda 2 of those strikeouts low and outside.
I want CC to go 8
Cano cooling off a bit.
Even RJ couldn’t push me to not support him while he played for us, although I admit I came close a few times.
Robinson Tejada has a great arm……nice job, wow.
“I want CC to go 8″
Same here but I expect Girardi to be cautious with the 161 million dollar arm.
In Chicago, a drunk cop slammed into the back of a car that was disabled and off to the side. It burst into flames, killing the two occupants. This happened the same day Adenhart died.
Time to re-call Angel Berroa. Atleast we know he can hit, he won Rookie of the Year
Alex reports to Tampa Monday to start the baseball part of his rehab he could be back as soon as 2 weeks from there.
Ramiro Pena may be great defensively, but he won’t improve as a hitter riding the bench. Better to send him back to the minors to get more at bats when Alex returns.
Face it Cody is our utility infielder. He is more than capable as a utility guy. He’s just pressing right now because he’s trying to replace one of if not the best player in the game. Once he settles down he’ll be fine.
For all you Cody haters…2 WEEKS! Only 2 Weeks!
I think this is it for CC.
Marte needs work. (but Ramirez is warming up)
Laura, wow that is so sad.
I hope Marte doesn’t come in. He makes me nervous. I have no faith in that guy whatsoever.
The reason that Swisher came so cheap is because of his contract.
He is signed for 3 more years at almost $21 million with a $10.5 million dollar option for 2012.
Heyman mentions this in every column of his.
CC has Ransom’s throwing issues. LOL!
Job well done today CC!
Cano duidn’t get a hit tonight, so, now, he’s cooling off? Get a grip on reality.
No, Laura, CC has Chuck Knoblauch’s throwing issues.
“Laura, wow that is so sad.”
Proof that drunk driving is an epidemic that affects all of us.
Nice play again, Nick…..lol CC throwing BBs to first.
Angel, I agree. The only players in pinstripes that I wouldn’t support are guys who don’t give their best effort. If you put in the hard work and do the best you can, then that’s all we can ask. I support Ransom, but he may be playing nervous and trying to do too much.
CC is a beast. He gets better the more pitches he throws.
“No, Laura, CC has Chuck Knoblauch’s throwing issues.”
True. You know, I had forgotten about Knobby’s issues until Obermann’s piece on his mother. Funny how I blocked that out of my memory.
Laura-well we are stuck with Marte for the next 3 years, so you’ll probably have to get used to him.
CC at 98 pitches. I’m sure he’s done for the night.
Nady trying to keep up with Swish.
Yeah, Marte is the weak link of the pen
He is Felix Heredia part 2
I suppose up 6-0 its safe to brig him in, but have Edwar or someone warming just incase.
woooot…..for some reason, this game makes me feel so good inside….I reallly, really expect big games from our boys this year
People evidently didn’t read of the other fatality after the Angels’ game the night before adenhart was killed. In a fight after the game between two guys, one of the combatant’s friends snuck up behind the guy and sucker punched him in the back of the head. The guy went down and he hit his head on a curb, and died on the way to the hospital.
“Laura-well we are stuck with Marte for the next 3 years, so you’ll probably have to get used to him.”
Tell me about it. Well, if the A-Rod haters can put up with Alex for 9 years, I guess I can suffer through Marte for 3.
hahah Reyes dominating for the mutts
Why is K-rod in a game with a 5 run lead? He pitched yesterday. I’d be ticked if I was a met fan.
Nice job by X breaking up the double play!
It’s obviously no big deal for Cano not to get a hit – I’ll be interested to see how he reacts (in terms of whether he starts flailing away and reverting to bad habits). If he can still have a good approach to his at bats tomorrow, then that will be encouraging. I would not classify him as cooling off after one game…..it’s hard to hit.
“The guy went down and he hit his head on a curb, and died on the way to the hospital.”
Actually, all of the news articles I had read also mentioned this unfortunate incident. So far, this has not been a good year for LAA.
Nady is quietly hitting .294
It’s Matsui who is the weak link right now
Whatever happened to Austin Jackson? wasnt he our future center fielder? why Brett Gardner? solid player yes, in terms of potential and talent though, id put out Austin there on a daily basis.
“Why is K-rod in a game with a 5 run lead? He pitched yesterday. I’d be ticked if I was a met fan.”
I don’t think K-Rod pitched yesterday. There was another guy who blew the lead for the Mutts yesterday. O’Dell or O’Day. I forget.
“I’d be ticked if I was a met fan.”
They’re conditioned for pain, recrimination, and disappointment.
“Whatever happened to Austin Jackson? wasnt he our future center fielder? why Brett Gardner? solid player yes, in terms of potential and talent though, id put out Austin there on a daily basis.”
They want AJ to get one more year in down in the minors.
In a fight after the game between two guys, one of the combatant’s friends snuck up behind the guy and sucker punched him in the back of the head. The guy went down and he hit his head on a curb, and died on the way to the hospital.
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I read about that before. Just horrible.
GB, I read about that – but it was too depressing for me to even comment about. This is why I don’t listen to the news…..
Laura – Plug it in, change the world!
April 11th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
“The guy went down and he hit his head on a curb, and died on the way to the hospital.”
Actually, all of the news articles I had read also mentioned this unfortunate incident. So far, this has not been a good year for LAA.
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Last year, they had one shooting death and a stabbing in the same parking lot. Apparently, security and police patrols are not in the budget at “The Big ‘A’”.
Kim Jones’ blog is great…. gives us a lot of little details about what goes on in the clubhouse (what the players are watching on TV, AJ staying longer than normal in the clubhouse the night before his start etc.)
sammy- He will likely be up later in the year, or next season. He isn’t ready. He is only 20.
I guess I was wrong, he hasn’t pitched since Wednesday.
I see that Pujols was a beast today with 7 RBIs. It will be interesting to see if he can put STL on his back and carry them throughout the season.
CC!
Oh CC still out there
Okay, CC – we get it. You the man. Now take your big butt and head into the dugout!!!
Jerry Manual needs to learn a thing or two from Girardi about managing the pen
Yeah I think I’d pull him. He’s done his job, That is what his pen is for. He has nothing to prove.
If Brett has a good season, him and Austin will be in the OF next year…There will be at least one, probably two, maybe three, OF spot open with Damon, Nady, and probably Matsui walking.
Nice play, Cody! We’re in your corner! Go, go, Cody, go!
(positive reinforcment)
Would be good if this could be a quick 1-2-3 inning.
DT
April 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Yankees should ask Baseball and the league to implement a salary cap in baseball, there are teams not competing because of our greed, its UnAmerican during these tough times. Folks are out of work, and we are spending a billion dollars on a game. Back to priorities fans.
umm…. that was not me.
Wow, my first imposter. Should I be impressed?
I told y’all that cc was going 8
Bad move letting CC pitch. The man has tons of mileage on his arm from last year and the Yanks need to save precious pitches when they can. This is not necessary – if you can’t trust your pen with a 6 run lead, then it’s pretty sad.
Just looked at the box, he put him in with 1 out. If your pen can’t hold that big of a lead, than they shouldn’t be up here.
to Sammy:
Austin Jackson is still developing on handling breaking balls. He has a good chance to come up next year as Damon & Matsui will not likely be re signed when their contracts are up this year. We can resign Nady if he has a good year as there will be room for Swish without Damon.
They wanted to get Sabathia over 100?
My respect level for CC is going higher and higher.
This dude wanted the CG vs Kansas City.
“If Brett has a good season, him and Austin will be in the OF next year…There will be at least one, probably two, maybe three, OF spot open with Damon, Nady, and probably Matsui walking.”
I doubt that any of those guys will be back. The one “maybe” is Damon. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Yankees tried to keep Damon. Matsui will probably retire. Nady will find work elsewhere.
wow we have a starting pitcher pitching in the 8th.
Nick,
You’re absolutely correct. Neither Derek nor Alex can jump 60″. There’s no vertical jump juice that can do that.
Seriously, though. If Ransom was penciled in for the year, I’d be all over Ransom, too. But right now, I feel for him.
ok 7 2/3.
On the other hand, maybe the Yanks think they’ll need the pen tomorrow for Joba. I know CC is a horse, but I’d like to keep him fresh if possible.
Alright, so that’s it for CC. Job well done. Go have a nice dinner.
Love Kim’s blog too, except I can’t sign in. Mlb is awful!! For an industry that earns millions upon millions of dollars their sign in’s are very antiquated.
Thats ok as CC can handle that pitch count. They will need the pen tomorrow with Joba pitching.
So the season is not over? From everything I read here the other day I thought it was
So the season is not over? From everything I read here the other day I thought it was
Veras should be able to close this game out.
“Bad move letting CC pitch. The man has tons of mileage on his arm from last year and the Yanks need to save precious pitches when they can. This is not necessary – if you can’t trust your pen with a 6 run lead, then it’s pretty sad.”
It has absolutely nothing to do with trusting the pen. The bullpen has been awesome, just like it was last year. CC knows his body well enough that if he wants to go out for the 8th Girardi should let him. It’s not like he was well past 100 pitches before the inning started. Get used to having starters go into the 8th with CC, Wang, and Burnett on the team.
So …. how many pitchers will be buying and using heating pads tomorrow?
‘I know CC is a horse, but I’d like to keep him fresh if possible’
That makes no sense if he’s use to being a horse you would think you’d want to keep him in that mind frame, almost like a momentum thing. Think of it as someone telling you don’t punch hard when your use to punching hard, if you get into the routine of going soft then you will never cont. at that level.
Maybe CC wanted to go over 100, he was at 98
If not for that Swisher drop in the OF yesterday, the Yanks would be working on back to back shutouts.
Hopefully the KC bats stay asleep tomorrow too.
sabathia is used to running with the Clydesdales and people want to turn him into a Shetland pony.
From Hoch’s twitter:
BTW, John Sterling’s home run call for Nick Swisher: “Jolly Old St. Nick.” As in, “The Yankees get a gift from Jolly Old St. Nick!”
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Hhhhmm. Keep working on it Sterling.
No. 27, that’s true -good points. Brandon, also good points. Also, the reason why our pen will be better this year (or at least one of them) is that the SP will go deeper into games……I would imagine we’d need them tomorrow with Joba on the mound.
Great job, CC !!
m: on a human level, yes, sorry for Ransom’s slow start. But I’m not a mommy.
I’m not in the ‘cut Ramson’ camp, btw, but I think he’s a marginal player at best. Maybe I saw him too much as a Giant, so my expectations for his play may be even lower than most.
But one grimace at a time and the Ransom era will be over.
GeorgeinJAX
April 11th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
to Sammy:
Austin Jackson is still developing on handling breaking balls. He has a good chance to come up next year as Damon & Matsui will not likely be re signed when their contracts are up this year. We can resign Nady if he has a good year as there will be room for Swish without Damon
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Ajax and Swish for sure next year in the OF. Manny will opt out and be our DH.
I’d love to steal Bay away from the Sox.
Also, how does that blond behind home plate get away with sitting there and texting away during the game??? Oh, that’s how.
See now your getting it Betsy.
Let’s hope Joba keeps it up…he might be rusty
S.A.–It’s a marathon, not a sprint
April 11th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
From Hoch’s twitter:
BTW, John Sterling’s home run call for Nick Swisher: “Jolly Old St. Nick.” As in, “The Yankees get a gift from Jolly Old St. Nick!”
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Hhhhmm. Keep working on it Sterling.
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I would have preferred “A Nickie Swoosh”.
“But one grimace at a time and the Ransom era will be over.”
The NY rags are just dying for Alex to return quickly so they can use the headline: “AROD for Ransom.”
I have no problems personally with CC going over 100 pitches tonight.
This is CC’s mentality – he wants to keep throwing, throwing, throwing. The Yankees will probably need to rein him in a bit – he won’t need to carry the team on his shoulders – but you have to let him be the workhorse he wants to be.
We now have a bullpen that went from being taxed after two games to one that is very fresh again.
And we have Gil Meche tomorrow he always seems to pitch well against us.
What was that all about? With Jorge?
I like Kim Jones’ blog as well – I’ve posted a couple of times, but I wonder why it’s the MLB log-in instead of the YES log-in. She gives lots of great tidbits that we ordinarily would never hear about
CC wanted to go out there, maybe he wanted to go over 105 or something.
Stop using 100 pitches as a barometer. The game has changed.
Somebody said something nasty about Posada’s wife, you could hear it on the broadcast
Yeah, I heard it too, disgusting hecklers with no class need to be thrown out of the ballpark.
It was important to let CC go as long as he could because it’s a great bounceback psychologically after the season opener.
You have got to be kidding – Jolly old st. Nick? I guess if Swish hits a HR in July it will be Christmas in July……Boy, Sterling is really reaching there, lol
What did they say? Can’t blame Jorge for getting angry.
“Yeah, I heard it too, disgusting hecklers with no class need to be thrown out of the ballpark.”
Kay just said they got thrown out of the park. Security at Yankee Stadium should be prepared to do the same thing when BOS comes to town. I’d be very surprised if someone doesn’t say something nasty to the Hobbitt about his brother.
I hope that blond with the Royal-blue jacket wasn’t mixed up with those hecklers!
I love HDTV and DVR. It’s the two guys on the bottom right of the screen talking to Posada. The guy in the gold jacket is the one who yelled, “I F***ED YOUR WIFE.”
the heckler insinuated that he had relations with Mrs Posada in a manner you wouldn’t want your children to hear
They said stuff about Jorge’s wife? Ugh – Royals fans stink. A few years ago, they threw coins onto the field in protest of the Yankees’ free spending – that’s unforgiveable.
Veras – good job, walking the leadoff hitter with a 6 run lead.
Weird, but Veras looks like a young MO, before he developed the cutter.
I remember hearing that up in Boston some ‘fan’ was making fun of Jorge’s son. I would have given Jorge a metal if he smashed that ‘fans’ face in.
Good game today
jennifer –
they said the usual, “hey Georgie, I F— your wife” etc…
repeatedly. the mic picked it up.
“The guy in the gold jacket is the one who yelled, “I F***ED YOUR WIFE.”
I folded your wife? Did they get Posada mixed up with Godzilla?
was CC at 103 as his final count, should be fine as long as he’s feeling good
Veras is too erratic to be given the ball in a really tight situation. His control isn’t good enough.
Veras walks are a no no when your a reliever, no shut out now
I’ll gladly trade the run for an out – it would have been nice to get a SO, but it doesn’t matter in the scheme of things.
Heckler are like trolls. Best to be ignored. Surprised Jorge engaged in conversation.
When did Pena go in for Jeter?
Just rewound it, pretty disgusting.
Nice play, Pena!!! *You* da man!
is it me or BG is not good at tracking balls, doesn’t have that quick first step and bad arm…. hmmmm…. I don’t think he’ll last in that CF postion…. we’ll see the melk man sooner or later…
Theeee Yankees win.
He kept yelling at him. Good to see that security at the K is on top of things.
I loovvvve Nicky Swisher hahahah…he’s so fun…..
Nick and 3 Red Bulls? LOL man, is he energetic. He’ll be climbing the walls in the clubhouse, lol
Big games from Miranda (3-4, homer 4 RBI)
Jackson was 3-5, triple and 3 RBI
Montero hit a game leading homer in the 9th in Tampa (2-4), but, Ortiz lost it on a 3 run homer.
Banuelos 4.2 innings, 4 hits, 1 run, 1 earned run, walks 0 6 strikeouts for Charleston
Is Kim’s blog on MLB.com blogs?
wow nick swhsher is the f***ing man… “wow three red bulls and im pretty wired”
gotta love him
something tells me he is gonna be the guy kim jones seeks out first for a great comment consistently this year.
Nice CC/Yankees win.
Brandon’s favorite pitcher alert: Jonathan Sanchez is perfect through one vs. Jake ‘the mistake’ Peavy.
Me sensing something deeper between Kim and Nicky haha.
Anyway, great Yankee win, very important for C.C to quiet the doubters, and he came out and showed it.
Can only expect good things from a very deep rotation.
Ugh, why do hecklers feel the need to use a players family against them? That’s just pitiful.
Swisher wired? no way!!
That play by BG looked pretty good to me. That ball was hit in the gap. No way the melk man makes that stop.
I thought Swisher was gonna grab Kim and plant a wet one on her.
jennifer,
I just got a text saying “The Yankees won!” Hopefully my inbox can hold more than 100 of those.
Kim Jones has a blog on Yesnetwork.com
Better to give up a run in a 6 run game than a close one
Amazing what 7.2 innings of shutout ball will do for the ERA. CC’s is down to a decent 4.50 right now.
mel- I had to stop the text alerts it caused me to go over my limit.
Robinson Tejeda has grown up and learned to pitch since leaving the Rangers. He’s going to be good.
GB, thanks for the updates. Great night for Jackson – I’m pulling for him not just because he’s our top position prospect, but because he’s apparently a great kid.
Perspective alert: overall, complaints about Ransom might be a good sign.
jennifer,
I’m think of stopping the Lakers one. They update after every quarter and sometimes send “newsflashes” that aren’t really news.
I’ll dig up the # for the update on demand. Then you can use it when you’re not near the computer and you’ll stay under the limit.
GB7,
That Tejeda? He was a starter no?
New post
Betsy
April 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
GB, thanks for the updates. Great night for Jackson – I’m pulling for him not just because he’s our top position prospect, but because he’s apparently a great kid.
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My pleasure, Betsy. The best thing with Jackson tonight was no strikouts.
They said stuff about Jorge’s wife? Ugh – Royals fans stink. A few years ago, they threw coins onto the field in protest of the Yankees’ free spending – that’s unforgiveable.
That’s absurd to say Royals fans stink. They are actually quite good. There are lousy fans in every park, in every city. It’s not as if every Yankee fan is an angel. However, it was goodto see them ejected. If I were a betting man, I’d put money on somebody saying something to Pedroia about his brother when the Red Sox come to town. Will that be OK because he’s a Yankee fan.
m- yeah let me know what it is. I used to be able to text google, ny yankees score. Now I get addresses.
It is not Royals fans, it is two drunk idiots who moved next to the screen and decided to push Jorge’s buttons. they wanted him to go through the screen and punch him.
m
April 11th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
jennifer,
I’m think of stopping the Lakers one. They update after every quarter and sometimes send “newsflashes” that aren’t really news.
I’ll dig up the # for the update on demand. Then you can use it when you’re not near the computer and you’ll stay under the limit.
GB7,
That Tejeda? He was a starter no
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Texas bounced him between the rotation and relief. He was originally a Phillie and they did the same thing. His issues were always walks and home runs. Great arm, though.
Who saw the part where they zoomed in on Cone’s nose-tip reader glasses in the booth? Classic. Nice MacBook too. Cone is still the greatest!
Good job Sab! I just pray aroid doesnt wreck the chemistry that is growing with Swish and company.