Comments on: Breaking down a breakdown

By: AD

AD — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:34:30 +0000

jpb1973 -

Relax, it was one game, before yesterday, the bullpen was un -hittable, they blew one game. Let’s put things in perspective… Melancon/Robertson/Alby will be a very big part of the team come May 15th

Now, I believe that there is no way Veras finishes the year in pinstripes, same with edwar, Coke may need to be sent doen for some tuning up in Scranton, but i think he will be ok in the longrun, He had a bad game, but hes got good stuff, he just may need to go down and work at it some more..

Let’s get Melancon and Robertson a little more seasoning in the minors and have them up here when we really need them. The third game on a rainy day in Kansas City is no way to rate the bullpen and start asking for trades… lets stay the course.

By: jpb1973

jpb1973 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:45:43 +0000

If the Yankees must improve the ‘bridge to Mariano’ they will do so by trading for an experienced reliver instead of trying Melancon/Chamberlain. By the end of June, many teams will be out of playoff contention. Attendance is woeful so far this spring so the teams that are out of contention will look to unload big salaries. I would expect that the Yankees will be able to acquire someone else’s high-priced, experinced close and plug him into the 8th inning role.

I wouldn’t be too surprised if the Yanks could pick up a top-notch reliever for a package of Jose Veras, Phil Coke and Juan Miranda because they are all relatively cheap (which will be important to some owners).

By: E-gawa

E-gawa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:28:41 +0000

It’s a good thing that 8th inning pitcher doesn’t matter, right Pete?

By: UpState

UpState — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:20:21 +0000

Just trying to lighten things up a bit !

By: Rosa

Rosa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:53:28 +0000

UpState

Agree with you about Melky.

But that Polonia remark was a low blow. lol

By: Mr. Clean

Mr. Clean — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:22:27 +0000

Coke’s velocity isn’t anywhere near what it was last year

Now he is 88-91, last year he was 92-95. I remember he struck out Drew with a 96 MPH FB during Mussina’s 20th win.

No excuses for him though, he was facing the bottom of the Royals lineup with hitters we can’t even name. Girardi has to stop using him in high leverage situations.

Veras needs a couple days off too. Should be interesting to see what Joe does tomorrow if the game is close. Rays have an excellent lineup.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:21:39 +0000

Betsy- Don’t recall exactly, don’t have it saved anymore it is probably on YESNETWORK. She just kept hammering that he made a poor pitch and that he should feel like garbage for throwing it.

By: GreenBeret7

GreenBeret7 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:20:29 +0000

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April 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Anyone know the story with Eric Duncan? Is he the bust or was there a third Duncan in our organization?

Anyway, they’re trying him in the OF in Scranton and wanted to know if anyone knew the rhyme or reason with that.

BTW, GB7, Kevin Russo seems to be taking to the leadoff spot like a fish to water.

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yep..the same Eric Duncan. Besides making him more useful/versatile, I think they’re trying to ease the stress of bending over and keeping his back healthy.

Always liked Russo’s bat. Like many of the other kids coming through the sysyem, it’s his defense that’s in need of a lot of work. angelini is still only 20, and, now, he’s starting to hit, but, the defense is just brutal. 4 errors at shortstop anready. Justin Snyder is the same thing….all bat, no glove.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:19:54 +0000

I wish, Jen – but the Angels got their revenge by winning. On a weekend when the Angels are mourning for their lost young pitcher, Beckett really showed what he is made of, didn’t he?

What did Kim say to Phil? It doesn’t sound like her, being rude……..

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:17:17 +0000

Besty- that looked like it just about brushed his helmet. Bobby should have decked him.