Game 38: Twins at Yankees
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on May 18, 2009 
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YANKEES (20-17)
Derek Jeter SS
Johnny Damon LF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez DH
Nick Swisher RF
Robinson Cano 2B
Melky Cabrera CF
Ramiro Pena 3B
Francisco Cervelli C
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (3-1, 4.00 ERA)
TWINS (18-20)
Denard Span LF
Brendan Harris 2B
Joe Mauer C
Justin Morneau 1B
Joe Crede 3B
Jason Kubel DH
Michael Cuddyer RF
Carlos Gomez CF
Nick Punto SS
Pitching: LHP Glen Perkins (1-2, 4.27)
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., YES/ESPN
ROLLING: After losing four games in a row from May 4-7, the Yankees have won seven of their last nine games including the past five straight. It helps that the Twins are the anti-Angels (of Anaheim) when it comes to playing the Yankees: The Yanks have beaten Minny 22 out of 25 times in the Bronx since the start of the 2002 season and their last three wins have all been of the walkoff variety.
A LA MODE: Along with a silly fastball and plentiful body ink, A.J. Burnett has brought a good clubhouse tradition with him to the Yankees: pies. Game-winning hits are now rewarded with whipped-cream pies-in-the-face and even the unflappable Mariano Rivera has embraced the concept. He encouraged Burnett to get his pie ready before Johnny Damon’s dramatic homer on Sunday. “Don’t mess with karma,” Rivera said.
CLEAN AND COMFORTING: Yankees relievers have allowed three runs in 11 1/3 innings during the past three wins and struck out 11 hitters. Yankees fielders haven’t made an error in 35 innings, dating back to Wednesday’s game in Toronto.
BELLY TO BELLY?: Andy Pettitte pitched well up in Toronto but the last time he recorded back-to-back victories was July 20 and 26, 2008.
UPDATE, 4:50 p.m.: Sorry for the delayed lineup but it didn’t come out until just before Girardi addressed the media. Here are a few news items:
1. Brian Bruney will be activated from the DL tomorrow assuming he continues to be pain-free. Of the potential pitchers to come off the roster, Jonathan Albaladejo, Edwar Ramirez and Alfredo Aceves have options left. Girardi said “that’s my plan” when asked if Bruney would immediately return to his 8th inning role.
Bruney said he was looking forward to getting back and pointed to the 8 1/2 minute review of Jorge Posada’s seventh-inning home run on April 19 as a cause of his injury. Bruney was throwing in the bullpen when Posada hit the homer and continued to throw throughout the lengthy delay, not knowing how long it would take for the video review to be completed. By the time he came into the game (he pitched a scoreless inning), he’d already thrown more pitches than he expected.
Bruney said he spoke to the players’ union about the incident to find out why the review took so long and learned that it isn’t the umpires on site who are doing the reviewing; it’s a central office in New York that handles all reviews. “I don’t know if somebody was on a lunch break or what,” he said, but 8 1/2 minutes “is a long time for anybody to be throwing.”
2. Chien-Ming Wang will be in the Bronx tomorrow to throw a side session in front of the Yankees staff. Girardi said the team would like to see Wang’s sinker be a little sharper than it was in his last minor-league start and was non-commital about when he could return to the rotation. Wang’s velocity in Scranton was a bit slower than it’s been (88-92 mph), but Girardi said he was less concerned with that and more concerned with the quality of the sinker.
3. Brett Gardner is “day-to-day” with a contusion of his right rotator cuff, Girardi said. Gardner didn’t feel any pain after his collision with Joe Mauer at home plate Sunday but woke up hurting today. He had an MRI which showed the contusion.
4. Steven Jackson was claimed by the Pirates, joining his good buddy Ross Ohlendorf on the team.
UPDATE, 6:07 p.m.: Just talked to Brett Gardner, who said he didn’t feel any pain when he got home yesterday but woke up in the middle of the night hurting. After looking at the MRI results, the doctor was encouraged, Gardner said, and he thinks it will only be an issue for a day or two. With Joe Mauer diving at him from one side and the bat laying on the ground on the other, “it could have been a lot worse,” Gardner said.
UPDATE, 7:12 p.m.: Chilly night here at the Stadium (54 degrees) and it’ll get even colder. The crowd booed a little when Teixeira tried to cut off Cabrera’s throw to the plate, but Melky’s throw was way off-line (and late) anyway. Then Morneau lined a clean single up the middle to make it 2-0. Morneau is a hitter – some of the Yankees were saying they heard Morneau hit a ball into the third deck at the Stadium during batting practice earlier this series.
UPDATE, 7:26 p.m.: Ladies and gentleman, Glen Perkins. Single, single, balk, three-run homer for Mark Teixeira. Yanks up 3-2.
UPDATE, 7:28 p.m.: Solo shot for A-Rod. Now the Twins pitching coach is at the mound for a talk. What is he saying? Try to get an out? Please? That was the fifth time this the Yankees have hit back-to-back homers.
UPDATE, 7:35 p.m.: Cano doubles, Melky singles and it’s 5-2 with R.A. Dickey warming in the Twins pen. If he comes in, that’ll be interesting; I believe he throws a hard knuckleball.
UPDATE, 7:39 p.m.: And that’ll be all for the illustrious Glen Perkins. Given a two-run lead before he went to the mound, he leaves trailing 6-2 with a man on first and two outs. Dickey coming on now to face Jeter, who led off the inning about an hour ago.
UPDATE, 7:45 p.m.: That was 11 batters, eight hits and six runs (all earned) if you’re scoring at home. That was the most runs scored in a first inning since Aug. 17, 2008 against Kansas City.
UPDATE, 8:19 p.m.: That could have been a missed hit-and-run sign by Melky – pretty rare to see Cano running on a straight steal.
UPDATE, 8:54 p.m.: It’d be good for the Yankees to add some runs if they can. Pettitte is doing a good job getting in and out of trouble, but Bruney isn’t back until tomorrow so the bullpen behind him is still shaky. Meanwhile, Dickey is doing a great job – three scoreless innings and counting.
UPDATE, 9:18 p.m.: That’s a rough inning for Jeter — he should have kept going back on Span’s pop-up instead of stopping and trying to jump (the ball hung up longer than he expected) and then in the bottom of the inning he goes down looking with two RISP. Nice job by Luis Ayala to escape unscathed after a rocky start to the inning. Now we see if Pettitte can get through the heart of the order one more time.
UPDATE, 9:27 p.m.: With two righties (Jose Veras and Edwar Ramirez) warming in the pen, Girardi couldn’t just hold up his arm to signal for the reliever. So, to indicate he wanted Veras, he held up his right arm and then raised it higher – as if showing he meant the taller one. Big spot for Veras here.
UPDATE, 9:35 p.m.: How about that. Gotta be honest, I wasn’t expecting a fly to center as the result there. Mazel tov, Jose Veras.
UPDATE, 9:37 p.m.: Second-deck shot for Teixeira, his second of the night. It’s the second time he’s hit two homers in a game this season (the other was May 4 vs. Boston) and 23rd multi-homer game of his career. It’s also the seventh time he’s hit homers from both sides of the plate in the same game (the May 4 game was also one of the seven).
Enjoying you work Sam keep it up.
The Bats need to explode Early tonight, the Pen is gassed and Veras and Ramirez should never be used when the yanks are up or down by less than 6 runs…
Swisher needs to be dropped down until he starts to put the ball in play more consistently.
I’m a little surprised Pena is in there since he’s facing a lefty and his weak side is his right side.
Glad Cervelli is back. I think he’s been a bit better then Cash defensively. And offensively.
Swisher could probably use a day off (don’t worry, I still love Swish), but other than that no complaints.
Hey, if it ain’t broke…
The pies are my favorite part about the walk off wins. So much fun.
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>>Yankees relievers have allowed three runs in 11 1/3 innings during the past three wins and struck out 11 hitters. Yankees fielders haven’t made an error in 35 innings, dating back to Wednesday’s game in Toronto.<<
Thanks for pointing this out. Expect an awful bullpen meltdown tonight!
I hope to God I’m wrong.
The only problem with the pies is that now, the guys will know to expect it and will probably run to try and escape it.
Uncle Ellsworth (relax Chief)
May 18th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Zach, Bronx Jeers
http://www.youtube.com/sparrowbar
3 minute film contest hosted by Sparrow bar in Astoria
I’ve just seen one so far – cool concept i think.
(Bronx sparrow is a hip but not too hipstery bar near the Beer Garden, lots of music and arts people hang there – it pretty cool)
“Swisher could probably use a day off (don’t worry, I still love Swish), but other than that no complaints.”
Sure, but the Yankees don’t want both Swish and Matsui out of the lineup at the same time.
Still can’t get over Mushnick’s article on Sterling. Hilarious.
HERE WE GO SWEEEEEEEP
Bruney back tomorrow
Wang Bull pen session in NYC tomorrow
Gardner out today with sore shoulder
mau
How many times and under how many different names do you have to hawk your blog. Enough already!
Brett out with bruised shoulder, day to day NOT available today.
This is how you use a bench, 2 games in a row good lineups.
Who’s unavailable?
What a terrible lineup
Swisher-Cabrera-Pena-Cervelli are all automatic outs and Cano is in a deep slump.
Matsui is swinging a hot bat too. Why can’t Joe put a good lineup out there?
Gardner with a bruised shoulder….day to day.
“Brett out with bruised shoulder, day to day NOT available today.”
What ? not even to PR dammit !
Glad Alex gets a breather at the hot corner; I think he’s been there each game since he returned in Baltimore.
It’s really tough to DH players on this team for a one or two-day rest because doing that and getting Matsui in the lineup is mutually exclusive. That’s why Matsui’s actual value to the team is lower than it should be, because he can’t play the field. So he actually ends up getting less playing time because others need to DH from time to time, which in turn has a less-than-salutary effect on his performance at the plate.
I like the guy a lot, but I hope this is his last season in pinstripes. He would have to play in the Japanese Pacific League, though, his former Yomiuri Giants team plays in the Central League where there’s no DH.
Jennifer and Unle Ellsworth,
Where did you hear the news? Guess Gardner hurt his shoulder sliding into home yesterday.
Maybe cause Alex needs a day at dh? Geez you think that is a good reason. I mean my god every single day people complain about the line up. Give it up already.
Joe is trying his best to keep guys healthy. What is he supposed to do? He is missing his everyday catcher, his everyday right fielder. His third baseman just came off of major surgery.
fran- wfan just said it.
I imagine the belly flop in the ninth had something to do with Brett being sore.
Yeah, that Melky, what an auto out. Idiot.
I guess the Snr. citizen is our pinch runner today
Brett bruised it trying to score in the 9th?
Thanks Jennifer. I had Francesca on earlier, but I turned him off about 1 hour ago.
Brandon
It does seem strange, But I could swear that is what he said. I don’t see why he couldn’t pr as long as he didn’t slide in head first.
DH is needed for other people. Plus, Matsui probably can’t even DH every day at this stage.
Feel better Brett
See you soon Bruney
Wang-hopefully that velocity gets better
nothing wrong with the lineup…you can beat glen perkins with that
Matchups for the Phillies series will be
B. Myers vs. A. Burnett
C. Park vs. A. Pettitte
C. Hamels vs. C. Sabathia
Glad to see Alex get to DH finally. The team is surviving with Swisher in the lineup because he’s still seeing a lot of pitches, and Melky is hitting well. In essence, Melky, Damon, and Tex are “picking up” guys like Swisher and the fill-in catchers.
Much different than last year when seemingly everyone struggled simultaneously.
He needs to be available to pinch run atleast that dammit !
Ellsworth,
Yeah I’ve heard of Sparrow Bar. Never been but I’ve heard they do an excellent burger.
Alex… OBP is good. Keep the OBP high, don’t worry about XBHs they will come. Keep working counts and trying to get on base.
Melky an automatic out? have you been watching games lately?
Mike F. was talking about how bad Swish is doing in home games – it is pretty bad. He’ll come around.
i checked the sheldule on yankees.com and it said the game on thursday is on my9 is that a mistake?
From Bryan Hoch:
Brian Bruney will be activated from the disabled list tomorrow, Yankees manager Joe Girardi has confirmed. The Yankees will lose a reliever as Girardi said it was unlikely they will carry a 12-man staff.
Chien-Ming Wang will come to New York for “a change of scenery” tomorrow and throw a bullpen, after which the Yankees will make a decision about his next start, but it does not sound like it will come with the Yankees. There are still concerns about command, as his sinker was high in the zone. His velocity was OK, averaging between 88-92 mph, Girardi said.
Additionally, Brett Gardner has a contusion of his right rotator cuff after his slide into home plate yesterday. He had an MRI today and Girardi said he is day-to-day.
The games tomorrow and Thursday are on My9. The Saturday game is on Fox.
Bronx Jeers
May 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Ellsworth,
Yeah I’ve heard of Sparrow Bar. Never been but I’ve heard they do an excellent burger.
My friend is a regular there.
They recently started focusing on the food more.
It’s a little like Cheers meets CBGBs
They better not send down Aceves
“That’s why Matsui’s actual value to the team is lower than it should be, because he can’t play the field.”
No doubt, but look on the bright side… he’s a nice bat to have off the bench – which in this series seems to be pretty useful. There’s little chance Matsui is back next year, which will really hurt the lineup, but you can’t go spending all that money and tying up a roster spot on a guy with his limitations.
“Additionally, Brett Gardner has a contusion of his right rotator cuff after his slide into home plate yesterday. He had an MRI today and Girardi said he is day-to-day.”
Called it.
pirates just claimed steven jackson
Thanks for the impersonation!
I HAVE ARRIVED!
I’ve been to the Sparrow bar a few times too. I’ll always prefer it over the Beer Garden, especially on weekends when you can barely move anywhere.
Does Sparrow Bar have a juke-box?
A good juke-box?
Why do the Pirates want all of our pitchers so badly?
Melky the automatic out?? You mean CANO. Cano is the automatic out (with runners on, that is).
because they have none of there own, alex. they’re the pirates after all
“pirates just claimed steven jackson”
What is it w/ them and our pitching ? so what do we get now ?
I can’t answer the jukebox question, I don’t think it does. But I do remember good music being played, at least in my opinion.
LOL- anyone listening to FAN?
Zach in Port Jeff
May 18th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Does Sparrow Bar have a juke-box?
A good juke-box?
I think no- I think they are Ipod centric.
If you mean one the vintage boxes from the 90s with all the classic stuff from 60 70 80s – no
“Why do the Pirates want all of our pitchers so badly?”
If you had to eat out of a dumpster… would you rather it belong to a McDonald’s or a 5-star restaurant? lol
just confirmed no Juke
Ipod playlists
We need some runs and home cooking tonight to save the pen.
What is it w/ them and our pitching ? so what do we get now ?
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Can we get Tabata back and a therapist to be named later?
“Can we get Tabata back and a therapist to be named later?”
I wish.
I’ll worry about the Pirates taking our pitchers when they start winning.
I want WDR to work with Rafael Chavez
our pitchers actually pitch well for them
“I want WDR to work with Rafael Chavez”
Yeh I want Rafy to teach him that cutter
Does anyone have a link about the Steven Jackson/Pirates story?
no link, but from rotoworld:
“Pirates claimed RHP Steven Jackson off waivers from Yankees.
Jackson was designated on May 8 after posting a 1.88 ERA in seven appearances for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 27-year old will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.”
Gardner’s left shoulder? It did look like it snapped back on the slide.
Need your help gals (and guys).
Russell Brand (aka Aldous Snow) was at the Laker/Rockets game to watch his brother play.
Debating with the kids on who it was:
Exhibit A: http://lakersblog.latimes.com/.....970c-popup
iPod centric is cool. Bartenders at good bars usually have good taste. A dingy dirty dive-bar with a great juke-box is The Library in the lower east side. They have everything from The Stooges to The Walkmen. Like I said, its a bit dirty, but its so dark you cant even notice it. I love the place. Sometimes they let me watch Yankee games.
Or Exhibit B:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie
It would be nice to see a game where our hitters jump all over the starter and pile on.
Who gets Axed tomorrow when bruney gets back? Veras or Ramirez?
probably ramirez since veras is out of options
Hi-Fi in the east village has an awesome jukebox, thousands and thousands of albums (all MP3s) from relatively obscure indie acts to classic 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s. It used to be Brownies, one of the coolest places to see a show in NYC. They don’t serve food though. But they will show games on their one TV.
Who gets Axed tomorrow when bruney gets back? Veras or Ramirez?
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What about Berroa?
Who gets Axed tomorrow when bruney gets back? Veras or Ramirez?
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What about Berroa?
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Nope, Girardi said a reliever was going down. Hopefully, it’s Ramirez.
Hadn’t seen anyone talking about this today…
http://www.newsday.com/sports/.....7197.story
“What a reward for Gardner: His little fan gets new heart”
I hope that they DFA Veras.
I imagine Berroa stays for the time being, because with our bench as thin as it is there’s really no reason for yet another pitcher.
I’d guess Albaladejo or Ramirez gets the short straw.
If they send Aceves down I’ll be more than a little upset.
“Who gets Axed tomorrow when bruney gets back? Veras or Ramirez?
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What about Berroa?
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Nope, Girardi said a reliever was going down. Hopefully, it’s Ramirez.”
I also think Edwar will be sent down. Tomko did his time in SWB, and he deserves to get his shot. Although I was defending him earlier, I do think Edwar could benefit from AAA.
Agreed Stultus. Hi-Fi Bar’s juke-box is downright impressive. My only problem is that whenever I go there, it takes 2+ hrs for my songs to come on. By the time my songs get played, I’m absolutely tanked and about 2 seconds away from getting my butt kicked…usually for talking smack to the psuedo hipster wannabes or the wall street suits in the corner that are turning the place into a frat party by playing endless Weezer songs.
“probably ramirez since veras is out of options”
he does have option left.
“I hope that they DFA Veras.”
No chance… they’ll give him until June and see if he’s improved by then. If so, then great; if not, then the trade market should be heating up at that time.
Tomko has to stay.
We need to abuse that arm.
He is so getting “Proctored”.
Sorry Brett.
Phil Mushnick in today’s NY Post argued for the removal of John Sterling. He made his case… all of the usual stuff. Any thoughts?
How were finals Ed?
Ed – the new age of the Yankees is here May 18th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
“probably ramirez since veras is out of options”
he does have option left.
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No, he doesn’t.
We’ve talked about this 500 times already this season – every time Veras has a crap outing.
Swish is 6-for-46 at the Stadium, 5-for-39 the last 14 games. More proof of the need to get one of the RH bays from Scranton in place of Berroa.
Unless they are certain about Nady being back soon getting a RH bat for the bench who can play a little OF is something they need to add.
Interesting bullpen situation tonight. Rivera has to be off after 44 pitches in two days. Has Coke had enough rest of 30 pitches Saturday? Aceves has pitched the last two games, but only 21 pitches total. Albaladejo threw 24 yesterday.
Tomko should be fine, but the best rested guys — Veras and Edwar — have been scary. I’m surprised they didn’t do something to bring up Robertson and/or Melancon.
Yes, Zach, that is a problem at Hi-Fi. Last time I went there I was trashed before I heard the three songs I put in. If I go after work on a weekday (rarely these days), then it’s not an issue.
” Phil Mushnick in today’s NY Post argued for the removal of John Sterling. He made his case… all of the usual stuff. Any thoughts?”
DFA Sterling! Demote Kay to Suzie’s sidekick, have the dude who does the PA at the stadium take Kay’s place and re-hire the freak who sounds like Sheppard to do the PA.
I really hope Aceves can hold physically as a reliever.
I’d prefer that they mostly use him in the long-man role, once or twice a week, as needed.
“We’ve talked about this 500 times already this season – every time Veras has a crap outing.”
Here’s my point – Who cares if Veras has options or not? He sucks!! Should the Yankees really care if some other team grabs him off the scrap heap? They should dump him and hope that one of their AL East rivals picks him up so that he can blow games for them.
“Phil Mushnick in today’s NY Post argued for the removal of John Sterling. He made his case… all of the usual stuff. Any thoughts?”
I’ve been listening to Sterling for 5 years now, and I’ve been able to tolerate him all the way until this season. I’m tired of his pompous calls, and his mis-calling the action… not to mention the cardiac-damaging “it is high, it is far, it is caught” calls. The biggest indictment in that article was that Sterling wasn’t calling the game accurately. Being pompous is really just his style, but not getting the facts right is inexcusable.
As far as the hipsters go, what can you do? That would be nearly every bar on the LES and east village.
Giuseppe Franco – my bad, I misread it.
SA – finals were okay. One more final tomorrow. =)
Or better yet. Have Larry David doing his Steinbrenner voice on the PA.
Here’s my point – Who cares if Veras has options or not? He sucks!! Should the Yankees really care if some other team grabs him off the scrap heap? They should dump him and hope that one of their AL East rivals picks him up so that he can blow games for them.
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Congrats Laura, you get post of the day!
Ah-Good luck Ed with the last final!
Regarding John Sterling: The man is just lost.
Mushnick’s article was right on. Sterling is tough to listen to and I did it for 4 years before getting cable. I was struck at how good a play-by-play guy can be (I’d never listened to anybody but Sterling) when I switched over to the WFAN one day when the Yanks and Mets were playing each other. There was no contest, it is 100 times better on the WFAN. After that moment, I listened to away broadcasters on MLB.com when I could.
another idea…
why can’t they play random “Costanza’s in the building!” soundbites at the stadium.
I’m getting tired of the random “Daaaaay-O’s”.
So, the Pirates pitching staff is half old Yankees prospects?
Here’s my point – Who cares if Veras has options or not? He sucks!! Should the Yankees really care if some other team grabs him off the scrap heap? They should dump him and hope that one of their AL East rivals picks him up so that he can blow games for them.
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Maybe the Yanks feel he’s capable of doing what he did last season and don’t want to let him go.
He does have nasty stuff when he’s on. He’s just so inconsistent and has always had issues throwing the ball over the plate.
“why can’t they play random “Costanza’s in the building!” soundbites at the stadium.
I’m getting tired of the random “Daaaaay-O’s”.”
I’m in favor of that. I can’t stand the Day-O. Everytime they do that on a game I’m watching, my wife will inevitably turn to me and comment on how tired that is. To me, it’s as bad as the wave, the chicken dance, cotton-eyed Joe and YMCA.
Re: Seinfeld – I was just watching the episode yesterday where George lands his job with the Yankees by always doing the opposite. Great stuff.
As far as the hipsters go, what can you do? That would be nearly every bar on the LES and east village.
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True. Weekdays are definitely not as bad as weekends.
The weekend is total amateur hour down there.
I gotta think Alabadejo will be the one going down. Although I would prefer Ramierez.
hey, that lineup has the words “alex rodriguez” in it, and there was no steroids/madonna clip to go with it.
i like this.
Brandon i finally watched the full version of SNL with Timberlake- he really is one FUNNY GUY
“Girardi said the team would like to see Wang’s sinker be a little sharper than it was in his last minor-league start and was non-commital about when he could return to the rotation.”
So he’ll remain on the DL until his sinker is better. That quote must thrill the other MLB executives complaining about misuse (by the Yanks and others) of the disabled list.
Let’s see…
DL Veras for inability to throw strikes.
DL Cash for inability to catch the ball
DKL Swisher for inability to hit the ball
…and on and on.
Re: Seinfeld – I was just watching the episode yesterday where George lands his job with the Yankees by always doing the opposite. Great stuff.
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The best is when George is giving hitting tips to Jeter and maybe Bernie (I can’t remember) and they say they just won the World Series and George replies “Yeah, in 6 games!”
It’s a shame that a few homers forgives a serial cheater from his responsibility to share jail time with Manny and Rachel Maddow.
sam, i find myself missing peter’s work… do u think u could say some nasty things about arod, and then complain about the price of seats, the empty seats, the obstructed view of some bleacher seats and the location of monument park????
a few hundred time for each will have me back to normal in no time.
Berroa can’t hit and he can’t field. Why the hell is he on this team??
“Congrats Laura, you get post of the day!”
Awesome! What do I win?
The Whole baseball/Seinfeld deal was GOLD JERRY!
Mets and Yankees.
I love when George first tells Jerry about his new job…He tells him in slow motion…THE. NEW. YORK. YANKEES! So good.
“Berroa can’t hit and he can’t field. Why the hell is he on this team??”
The Yankees are afraid that if they can him, they’ll get sued by AARP.
Sorry, but with Pete MIA, someone’s gotta do the “Berroa is old” jokes.
“Maybe the Yanks feel he’s capable of doing what he did last season and don’t want to let him go.”
Yeah and maybe I’m going to hit Mega Millions tomorrow night. That’s my pipe dream and Veras is the Yankees. The guy has stunk since the season started. Why should we think that it will miraculously change overnight?
“The best is when George is giving hitting tips to Jeter and maybe Bernie (I can’t remember) and they say they just won the World Series and George replies “Yeah, in 6 games!” ”
Or how about when George get Danny Tartabull on board with wearing a cotton uniform.
Which players appeared on the show?
Bernie, Jeter, O’Neill, Tartabull???
Keith Hernandez, of course
“I love when George first tells Jerry about his new job…He tells him in slow motion…THE. NEW. YORK. YANKEES! So good.”
Jerry: Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle… Costanza?! lol
Sorry WDR is out of luck as far as Chaves is concerned. He’s with the Oakland organization, as, I believe, the roving pitching instructor. I don’t believe the Yankees have such an animal. Nardi comes around once in a while but is mostly in Tampa. The Yankees have to save money in the minors. There can’t be any other reason. They saved close to over 5 mil in the draft last year.
Awesome! What do I win?
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Since you mentioned it, how about an expired copy of Angel Berroa’s AARP card?
second spitter
magic loogie
Hey Laura, it’s not too far from the truth that some “officer of the court and blessed” lawyer would sue on the drop of a hat for Berra. Wonder if SJ’s here Rachel Maddow would agree?
Zach in Port Jeff
May 18th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Awesome! What do I win?
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Since you mentioned it, how about an expired copy of Angel Berroa’s AARP card?
Zach – don’t quit you’re day job
Anyone going to the game? I’ll behind the right field foul pole
your – that’s bad
“Since you mentioned it, how about an expired copy of Angel Berroa’s AARP card?”
Uncle Ellsworth
Actually that was hilarious, “you are day job”
“Anyone going to the game? I’ll behind the right field foul pole”
Be sure to stop by the O’Neill banner, and say “hi” to our old pal Joe Francisco.
You guys dont think that the Yankees would send down Aceves down , do you? I hope not!
Bo
I never had trouble with your and you’re until I started commenting here.
Vin – I’ll be looking for that Matsui Jersey
Since you mentioned it, how about an expired copy of Angel Berroa’s AARP card?
Zach – don’t quit you’re day job
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Uncle, you drive a hard bargain! Ok fine…a copy of Angel Berroa’s AARP card AND a signed geriatric diaper (unused).
But thats my last offer!
Veras/Edwar/Alba are pretty much interchangeable. All are good one day, bad the next.
Yesterday, Alba got a huge out with the bases loaded in the 7th, then loaded the bases yesterday in the 8th. Pitched a scoreless inning on the Friday night game in Boston, gave up a 3-run HR the next afternoon. He also was summoned in 2 blowout games (which are rarities for us) and couldn’t get outs and we had to get Mariano up. His control has been crap too– he only has 1 less walk then Veras.
Edwar has 17 hits, 14 walks, and 5 HRs in 16 innings.
Veras needs no introduction.
All 3 have proven to be automatic base-runners who can’t pitch scoreless innings and are inconsistent from one day to the next. But what Veras has going for him is that he has by far the best stuff of the 3, pitched the best last year, and has no more options. Edwar/Alba do have options.
Since all 3 have been ineffective, might as well send down one of them rather then DFA’ing one of them.
Uncle
Which is why I found it so funny. Normally it’s there and your. It must have been a communication device for the illiterati.
Mike making good points about Cal and his team mates. Anderson Palmiaro (sp)
I don’t think they’ll send Ramirez down. The organization has a love affair with him. If it comes down to Albaladejo vs. Aceves, they may elect to keep Alby even though Aceves is more effect. But he’s a starter, and if they keep Tomko that makes Aceves redundant. Maybe Aceves goes back to work as a starter in case we need one at some point. After all, IPK is out indefinitely. Has Aceves already used up an option for the year? Or Alby for that matter?
The beauty about the pies is that its indefensible. AJ waits for them to be on camera with their backs to the dugout when he sneaks up on them. Kudos to Kim Jones for keeping a straight face while she sees him run up behind them.
I hope you guys have fun here tonight, Berroa jokes aside.
“Bruney said he spoke to the players’ union about the incident to find out why the review took so long and learned that it isn’t the umpires on site who are doing the reviewing; it’s a central office in New York that handles all reviews. “I don’t know if somebody was on a lunch break or what,” he said, but 8 1/2 minutes “is a long time for anybody to be throwing.””
That’s unbelievable about Bruney………
there need to be some guidelines on the review stuff/some way to understand impact. Even if it is, everything stops and then there are like 5 mins before the game starts up again for warm ups (dependent on “stoppage time”)
Doc, I don’t think Kim is paying that much attention – she looks as shocked as the players, lol. The Alex pie, AJ just absolutely flew in from out of nowhere. For Johnny, she was already interviewing him and was looking at him – not AJ sneaking out of the dugout. I could have sworn by reading his lips that AJ said “BOOM” as he smashed the pie in Johnny’s face, but I can’t be sure……
Girardi/Cashman love the Albaladejo/Veras/Edwar trio
Aceves is the one going down so he can train as a starter
Mo is even getting into the act, lol – quiet, dignified Mo. I love it!
I’m more surprised that a camera man/producer doesn’t say anything…esp since you know they are getting the shot
If Cash doesn’t send down Edwar he should be certified as insane. Alba and Aceves have been WAY better overall, and it’s really not close. LATER EDWAR
Yep, it’s an offensive jaugernaut. If the CC boys are in mid season form and Alex is still hurting, you have three Major League hitters.
I didn’t think they reviewed it that long, it looked like they argued whether to review it or not for at least 5 minutes before going in the dugout to check it out.
At some point, Bruney’s got to stop throwing. (ahem-Harkey) Common sense.
Isin’t it Harkey’s responsibility to make sure Bruney doesn’t warm up too much? Why even have a BP coach then?
I don’t think Aceves is going down. He’s done a good job and very few of those bullpen arms are remotely trustworthy.
My money is on Ramirez going down – although it could be Albaladejo.
At least Albaladejo has had a few good performances this season. Ramirez hasn’t even had that.
Just got home and found out about Pete. Shocking. Not much else to say.
The newspaper industry really needs to get it together for the 21st century.
Was that first one to Melky whipped cream? His eyes looked like they were burning something fierce…looked to me like shaving cream. Alex and Damon’s was definietely whipped cream.
How would it be any different if we had a 8 minute long inning and were getting hits instead of waiting for the HR to be reviewed?
8 minutes is 8 minutes.
Edwar has a 1.86 WHIP
Veras and Albaladejo’s are around 1.50
West side, that’s a good point. He wasn’t in the game yet and would have still gotten his 8 pitches.
It’s a tough call between the lesser of two evils. Albie is too wild and Ramirez is prone to the long ball more than anyone. Flip a coin between those two.
Its a shame Veras has no options, he would be the clear candidate. I can’t see them DFA’ing him though.
Melky’s not a star so he gets Barbasol in his face.
For Damon and Arod, they have a chef whip up some organic cream with a hint of Tahitian vanilla.
” Flip a coin between those two.”
Agreed. We’re talking about two 6th inning guys, in essence. Neither one should be logging really important innings for a playoff team, based on how they’ve pitched thus far.
Sam, you’re doing a great job with the blog and updates today.
From @mlbcoz via twitter:
Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks will miss the rest of the season due to a tear in his left wrist.
And
Delgado has an impingement of his right hip, a bone spur, and a torn labrum. Will undergo hip arthroscopy surgery.
The torn labrum is this year’s oblique injury.
Yanks need to break out fast tonight and enjoy a breather for a change…..ESPN has changed their tune when reporting on the Yankees now that they’re showing some life….The big bear has awoken….Should be interesting how they cover the game tonight as it’s a national covered game…..The YES feed will be blocked out for us living outside the NY Metro area…..
Bruney strike anyone like a Nuke LaLoosh? Maybe it’s just the hair but many of his quotes make him seem to be not the brightest bulb.
why is it so cold?
i thought it was supposed to be summer?
DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …. DFA Veras ….
Chris Berman and Orel Hershiser are calling the game
Thankfully, no Steve Phillips
1. Brian Bruney will be activated from the DL tomorrow assuming he continues to be pain-free. Of the potential pitchers to come off the roster, Jonathan Albaladejo, Edwar Ramirez and Alfredo Aceves have options left. ”
Remind me to hurl if they send Aceves back down, never mind the guy is coming in and getting outs and just doing his job and can be used in long relief. Truth be told all three of these guys have pitched better than that piece of garbage Vera$$, who would walk a blind man if given the oppurtunity, yet he is untouchable in this disaster of a pen because of stuff, yeah okay, whatever.
Noticed when this team called up Aceves how the pen became a little more stable because he could pitch multiple innings and they didn’t have to rely on Jose Vera$$ and Edwar Ramirez to pitch daily and eat up innings, etc.
I hope you guys talking about Aceves in the minors are dead wrong, the guy has done nothing to warrant not being kept up at the expense of keeping guys like Tomko, Vera$$, Ramirez, etc, up in the majors. If they have to send Vera$$ packing so be it. His numbers stink, I don’t care what his stats are he isn’t getting outs and cannot be relied on to throw strikes. Cashman ought to wake up and smell the coffee. I can’t deal with cobbling together guys for outs in multiple innings as we have had to put up with before Aceves was called up.
Cashman sending Aceves to the minors is a fireable offense
The objective is to improve the bullpen, right?
That means one (or all) or Veras, Edwar, Albie need to go
Thankfully, I get YES in the Bronx.
“Bruney strike anyone like a Nuke LaLoosh?”
Complete with the quadraphonic Blaupunkt?
“DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …. DFA Veras …”
Exactly, I don’t get the love affair with this guy, he couldn’t throw a strike if he needed to to save his life. Why should he be kept around at the expense of Aceves or any other guy who is throwing strikes, working out of his messes he creates for the Yankees and is getting outs. Many seem to be holding onto some notion that Vera$$ is actually good, pshh, the guy is worse than Farnsworth for crying out loud. Maybe we should see if Pittsburgh wants Vera$$.
It will be interesting to see how Edwar/Veras fare against the Philly and Texas lineups upcoming.
Chris Berman is calling today’s game for ESPN?
I gather all the other play by play men called in sick?
“It will be interesting to see how Edwar/Veras fare against the Philly and Texas lineups upcoming.”
I shudder at that concept, Edwar I don’t mind as much, but he can only go one inning and has to get ahead to be effective. Vera$$ on the other hand is just downright hideous to watch, i mean has the guy ever heard of the concept of strike one. Its Farnsworth all over again with Vera$$. I simply don’ trust Vera$$ late in a game that is close he is guaranteed to put runners on base and create a jam for the team.
“Chris Berman and Orel Hershiser are calling the game
Thankfully, no Steve Phillips”
I love Hershiser… Berman on the other hand, I can’t stand. Is there anything worse than him doing the HR derby, with his “back, back, back…” call? I know he’s a legend on that network, and he’s been there since the beginning, but who can tolerate him anymore? ESPN needs to stick solely to football – they’re 70% of the way there already.
Aceves has looked VERY good. I just cant see them sending him down. Cashman would be a moron if he sends Aceves back.
“Cashman sending Aceves to the minors is a fireable offense
The objective is to improve the bullpen, right?
That means one (or all) or Veras, Edwar, Albie need to go”
We shall see what he does but knowing Vera$$ and Edwar are the love child of Cashman, in his bid to make himself a smart GM who found them on the scrap heap he will hang on to them come hell or high water just to make a statement about him finding them. This is a game of results and Vera$$ is not doing his job, why should he have a spot on this team when he can’t get outs. It seems so obvious I don’t even know what there is to debate, send his behind packing.
Selig held a press conference today to announce that the starting times of the WS will be moved up.
He also noted that they are seriously considering a rule that whenever Jose Veras comes into a game, the first hitter will automatically be awarded first base, just to speed up the game.
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“He also noted that they are seriously considering a rule that whenever Jose Veras comes into a game, the first hitter will automatically be awarded first base, just to speed up the game.”
LOL, too bad we can’t do anything about that surefire second walk or double into the corner that is sure to follow with the next batter. It takes about all of 6 pitches for him to create a jam for the Yankees as soon as he enters a game, the similarities to Farnsworth is eerily similar.
Aceves is going nowhere. We’ve said it here a million times, we’re stuck with Veras until either: he turns it around, or the trade market develops. He’s got a good arm, but unfortuntely he’s only been effective in about 1/2 of the games he’s appeared in. I really can’t see Cashman simply cutting bait with Veras, unless if other legitimate BP options develop.
We shall see what he does but knowing Vera$$ and Edwar are the love child of Cashman, in his bid to make himself a smart GM who found them on the scrap heap he will hang on to them come hell or high water just to make a statement about him finding them. This is a game of results and Vera$$ is not doing his job, why should he have a spot on this team when he can’t get outs. It seems so obvious I don’t even know what there is to debate, send his behind packing.
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So true
Lets see what he does tomorrow.
Chris Berman is a Yankee Fan,,,,,knows and repects the rich tradition and the teams history……
Edwar and Albaladejo have options though. You would think one of those guys would go. They are looking to improve the club,no? Getting Bruney back plus deleting one of those two…..no brainer.-
Aceves is going nowhere
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Please let that be the case.
I met Berman a few years ago at the Football hall of fame. He wasn’t working, he was just there as a fan. He’s a huge Bills fan…
Swisher wins the Yankee Player Of The Month for April. He ran out to get the award and he missed connecting with the trophy and dropped it.
“Chris Berman is a Yankee Fan,,,,,knows and repects the rich tradition and the teams history……”
Still doesn’t make me like the job he does on that network.
It took Berman an hour to get Hershiser to start talking.
Let’s go Andy
Here we go Yankees, Here we go!
Lets go Yankees!
nice play tex…love that wingspan!
Teixeira has made more great plays in 38 games then Giambi made in 7 seasons.
Gotta root for Harris. He is our local boy.
ouch, not to the extent to which his scores on us though.
Listening on the radio… did Melky have a shot at Harris, or should he have held Mauer to a single?
melky has made some poor throws of late..unmelky-like…lets go andy!
andy – you cause me pain – very solid pitcher but he never makes it easy
Pettitte looks terrible today.
Fail
andy – you cause me pain – very solid pitcher but he never makes it easy (this is not a duplicate post)
Here we go again with the dramatics.
The yankees never come back and win!!! waahh!!!
Oh. Noes!
2 runs in the first!
The game is over.
Fire everybody.
Shoulda signed Sheets!
Who’s acting dramatic?
andy is usually quite good at limiting damage. this is what he needs to teach the young guys, it’s ok if you’re not pitching your best. just get outs and don’t give up a huge inning.
This team has no heart and NEVER comes back.
2 runs down – yep, this game is over. I’m calling it now.
/end sarcasm
Not the best start for Andy.
Let’s get those bats working
Jeter!
Talk about playing hurt – did you see Crede on Jeter’s hit? The guy has no range and can’t bend over. Saw that in the first game of the series just before he was taken out of the game; then he didn’t play last two.
He’s still hurting. There’s no imagined injury there.
Perkins doesn’t look good either.
I love watching slugfests.
Balk!
BANG!
Tex!!
A TEX MESSAGE HAHAHA
WOW
YEA TEX!!…
Boom
Teix!
Ye people of little faith.
Tex!!
Things are starting to come together….
called it
I knew it. Tex bomb.
So begins Mark Teixeira’s march toward the MVP.
Gonna go out on a limb and say that Tex seems to have turned it around.
can we go back to back?
AROD!!
this is lovely!
BOOM!
Teixeira is such a chump, why do the yankees sign players with no heart?
Alex!!
back to back.
called it again
Woohoo every hitter scores so far.
Way to bail Andy out, offense.
Tex just told Joba ” I called that”
it seems as though the yankees actually like arod this year
So begins Arods march towards the MVP.
called it as well.
i know i may not post here often enough, but…..
neway, good job tex n arod.
Swish just missed it!
Almost
darn!
damn i thought swisher had that
We’ll be seeing back-to-back HRs from Tex and Arod for a long time to come…
Man, Swish was so close. At least the Yanks are hitting Perkins HARD
lets pray Perkins isint Joba giving up bombs in 1st inning and then shutout after
Who wants to bet that this pitcher won’t make it through three innings?
Robinson!
nice hit cano lol
He might not make it out of the first.
24 finale tonight
This should help raise Perkins 14 pitches per inning average
I think Glen Perkins is doing a wonderful job so far
Kevin Long for President
man i love this…
The way A-Rod and Tex have been heating up, they’re probably the next best thing since the Ruth/Gehrig 1-2 punch.
Melky!
Too bad we can’t play MIN every day. Heeheehee!
Doris from Rego Park,
It might be easier for A-Rod to fit in because he played with Tex in Texas.
Keep them runs coming boys
Its a hit party.
Melky!
5-2 yanks
BTW- is there any doubt about Gomez getting drilled tonight? Just need to wait until Pettite is out
I like Glen Perkins, he is a good pitcher.
Not sure if this means anything and I am probably reading too much into this like many people here tend to do, but Arod and Jeter have been sitting next to each other in the dugout quite a bit. There have been a lot of camera shots of them sitting there chatting.
Like I said, I am probably reading too much into that but has anyone else noticed?
Doris- Agreed, someone needs to do it. The guy is a punk.
I think A-Rod and Tex might have a nice, healthy competition between each other. And wow, that automatic out Melky Cabrera seems to somehow keep getting on base…
Can we bat around this inning?
Cliff- one of the NY columnists (Sherman?) said that its the best those two have gotten along in years
“Like I said, I am probably reading too much into that but has anyone else noticed?”
I have noticed them talking more than usual. I guess Jeter doesn’t hate A-Rod as much as the media says he does. Either that or he’s a very good actor.
“I think Glen Perkins is doing a wonderful job so far”
I’ll say… player of the game?
If Cano and Cabrera keep it up, I propose we call them the “C and C Hit Factory.” Just throwing it out there…
what happened with gomez???
Doris, that is great to hear. It has to be good for the team.
Doris, it might not be tonight. Do they Minnesota again this year? These guys have long memories, and might not want to risk a suspension this series, especially in light of MLB’s heightened sensitivity to these things (Lackey got tossed after throwing at Kinsler the other day).
Melky called himself safe. LOL!
bru- Friday night he ran inside the line going to first. The second time he almost took off Mark’s wrist. Mark yelled to him that it was twice he ran inside the line. they yelled back and forth, Ron yelled at Mark, Joe yelled at Ron.
I love it!
“what happened with gomez???”
He’s a punk, who likes to run inside the line. He almost took of Tex’s hand.
the twins are 3-22 against the yankees the three wins are probably by Johan
woo
6-2!
Twins are already thinking about their Charter out of town…..Twins bullpen is thin ….
lol this is too funny
hahahahaha
6-2
Love it. Perkins pitched 2/3 of an inning. Why can’t we see more of him?
Okay, it’s official. The Twins are cursed at any stadium named Yankee stadium.
This is awesome
Cervelli!
I called it! he won’t get out of the inning!
Cervelli is unbeleivable.
For a catcher, how many infield hits he has…. Awesome.
Into the bullpen! All right! You’re welcome, White Sox (Twins’ next opponent).
Nooooooo
Perkins was doing so good! Keep him in the game.
Suffice it to say, I don’t think MIN is too impressed with the new stadium.
“CLEAN AND COMFORTING: Yankees relievers have allowed three runs in 11 1/3 innings during the past three wins and struck out 11 hitters.”
Coke allowed all three (two solo HRs and RBI double after walk).
I think the (possible) sweep is enough pay back for Gomez.
Can’t see it happening.
Damn, Perkins out and I was just getting used to this.
“Into the bullpen! All right! You’re welcome, White Sox (Twins’ next opponent).”
vin, as bad as the White Sox are right now, we aren’t helping them at all. They just got swept by TOR.
t/y
i didn’t know that.
he needs to get plunked.
to bad joba isn’t pitching.
Knuckleballer dam…
I wonder if Andy is taking a nap?
Great…knuckleballer will probably throw the hitters off.
Never mind
Number 2!
wow he throws a fast knuckle
Look what Glen Perkins said about yankee stadium today
“It’s not a place where Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio and all those guys played; it’s a new park,” Perkins said
http://www.realgmbaseball.com/.....s_perkins/
Okay, I’ve enjoyed this hit parade and all, but we need to save some of this for BAL, our mortal enemy (except for Markakis, who is wicked hot!!).
“Knuckleballer dam…”
Because they’re not used to seeing a knuckleballer? Wakefield, anyone?
i hope this game is blowout- gossip girl and 24 season finales
RA Dickey is a guy that you have to cheer for, given the birth defect. As long as he does well after he leaves NY.
“Look what Glen Perkins said about yankee stadium today”
Guess what? The new stadium wasn’t impressed with that loser either. LOL!
lol Laura
Nice first inning.
Trying to get caught up on this thread… so Yankee fans are stuck with John Sterline because he’s out of options?
I hope Pettitte isn’t too rusty.
Does anyone know how many runs the Twins have scored besides the ones driven in by Morneau and Mauer? If we can get those two out beating this team would be that much easier.
just tuned in to the game in time to see run #6 score. Whew.
I guess I’m glad I didn’t tune in to the top of the first.
Now Pettitte has a four-run lead. Nice.
The Tex-Arod combination is gonna be stupid good.
A 1-2-3 here would be nice.
Great start by Andy to the second. Quick out. Now make it a quick inning and go back and sit in the dugout.
Coincidence?
That was not good enough. I wanted him to get one in the ear hole
Aww, is he hurt? That’s so sad…NOT!!!!!!!
“The Tex-Arod combination is gonna be stupid good.”
Tex is going kill A-Rod’s RBI numbers if keeps clearing the bases in front of him. ;-p
He wasn’t hit him with a 2 strike count, and if the do anything, it’ll be be later this year.
Come on Pettitte battle
wow cano
Big play by Robbie.
I think Robbie got the memo about this being a new season.
“the twins are 3-22 against the yankees the three wins are probably by Johan”
Two are by Johan…
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxe.....YA2005.htm
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxe.....YA2007.htm
The other one is by Scott Baker…
http://www.retrosheet.org/boxe.....YA2006.htm
Cano no longer afraid to get dirt on his uniform.
Harris always hits Pettitte well.
nice play by cano…
Come on Andy
GJ Pettitte
get back to work bats
“get back to work bats”
Yes, you can never have enough runs. No walk-off today, guys. Win with some cushion.
to bad we got rid of ohlendorf.he ius doing very well.
“to bad we got rid of ohlendorf.he is doing very well.”
In the National League. Doubt he’d be doing that well with us.
A knuckle ball probably isn’t going to help Alex’s timing.
Alex isn’t getting booed. Crazy.
too bad when we go on this winning streak it seems like toronto and tampa do the same! and boston staying consistent also.
i pasted this article about melky.
Melky Cabrera: The Melkman Delivers! Ok, I just could not resist. But, make no mistake, Melky is here to stay. Last night before a packed house, Melky came up with the bases loaded, two outs in the bottom of the ninth to face all-world closer Joe Nathan with his team down by one run. To add pressure to the situation, the Twins had dissed Melky by walking Robbie Cano to load the bases. First pitch – smack – a line drive the other way to knock in two, earn a celebratory pie in the face from AJ Burnett and an improbable come from behind victory. Yes, I know Schultz is retching at this pro-Yankee rave, so I will get to the fantasy analysis. You are watching the coming of age of Melky Cabrera. Thus far, despite not starting the season in the lineup, Melky is hitting .330 with an OBP of almost .400, a k/bb of 13/10 and is on a pace to exceed 70 runs and rbi. Remember that Melky has been in the big leagues since he was 21 years. Players who arrive in the show at a tender age are blessed with major talent or they would be in the low minors with their baby-faced contemporaries. Often, those diaper dandies don’t hit their peak for a few years. Smart fantasy owners will have seen that in Melky and will look for that in other youngsters. At 25, Melky is about to skyrocket. Will Melky be Joltin’ Joe or the Mick? No. But who is? Has he turned into a switch hitting staple in centerfield in the mold of Bernie Williams? Yes indeed. Buy!
Hey – Mauer and Morneau are Minnie M&Ms!
Jeez, Hershiser is brutal! Ay yay yay!
“Minnie M&Ms!”
Did you perhaps vacation at a Disney park last week with that spelling of mini?
Remember Melky started out hot last year too. I’m very optimistic about the way he’s rebounded from losing his job, but I’d like to see a larger sample size. I think the way he responds to his first extended slump of the season will tell a lot about his progress.
By the way, Melky actually doesn’t turn 25 until August.
pat -
I was going for short for Minnesota.
wow, came back from vacation to a brand new team, I’m liking it! Can we play the Twins everyday?
“Jeez, Hershiser is brutal! Ay yay yay!”
It could’ve been worse… you could have been listening to Felix Lopez on the radio with John and Suzyn for the top of the 3rd. That was a very awkward discussion with a not- so- polished public relations guy.
Did Melky start out hot or did he start out hitting homeruns?
He seems to be more consistent this season.
Doreen-
Now I see what you did there!
Oops.
Is this thing working right? Did Pete take the secret code with him?
“Did Melky start out hot or did he start out hitting homeruns?
He seems to be more consistent this season.”
Melky started out mediocre now he looks like a decent player, lets see how long it lasts.
Robbie, why are you looking back? You slowed yourself down.
wow what a cannon
I think so, Doreen. He’s had a much better approach in most AB’s this year.
watching cereveli for the first time tonight.
I appreciate his presence defensively. I think he gets it.
after a goood move to block and pick up a wild pitch…
he takes his mask off..and glares all runners on base, to keep them in check.
Also…after Andy strikes out the side. Cereveli charges off the field, like work done! lets get out of here boys.
He seems to have some command of the moment.
Doreen,
I know he did hit a bunch of homers to start last season, but I think his average was pretty good too. He probably has been more consistent this year but I can’t remember how long he was hitting well last year. I’m just cautiously optimistic that he’s here to stay. If he’s still hitting .285 or higher in another month, I would think he’s figured something out. But he will have a slump at some point and that is where he will either revert to 2008 Melky for the rest of the season, or bounce back and get hot again.
Ugh
he crushed that.
Suddenly the lead isn’t as comfortable.
Darn
Pettitte really not that good this year.. 5 HR already given up at the new stadium.. Thank God they gave him a 6 spot.
Andy doesn’t seem to have his best stuff tonight. He’s been battling through.
Okay I take it back about Melky. You people have convinced me. Mea Culpa. The throw to whom it may concern and missing the hit and run is because he had his head up his aft orifice.
Gomez punk!
That was clean, but Gomez is getting on my nerves.
punk gomez should have been called out. He slid into Jeter not the nag
They better bean that punk. Clean hard baseball my foot! Please.
TD- Cervelli has looked very efficient, I like what I have seen.
Wow
flashing leather
What is thing called defense the yankees are playing?
2 great plays.
we all of a sudden have a nice bench
huh, the yankees have defense!? nice to see.
Slick by Pena. Alex doesn’t make that play today.
Pena’s a keeper.
Defense!
Let’s get a few more runs now and increase the lead
Oh this cereveli kid has an arm too?
And how about Pena. That dude gets it too!
Cervelli is better then Cash. I don’t want to see Cash again unless it’s to give Cervelli a break.
Texeria is an anchor @ 1st….A Gold one at that….I watched him do this last season in Anahiem, it’s like watching Mattingly all over again…..
Sam,
That steal was probably because a knuckleballer’s on the hill. It just so happened that the pitch he ran on was the first fastball Dickey had thrown in a while.
They’re flashing more leather than a biker bar tonight! Good stuff. Love the hell out of it.
piazza raved about cervelli during the wbc
cervelli is da man
gee whiz, when is cervelli going to get the permanent starting-catcher-while-jorge-and-molina-are-out role?? dude’s hitting .375 and playing some sweet defense with energy.
There goes the Jeter we all know and love
Damn Spiced Ham, Dude has 2 hits in an inning is 2-3 and you are complaining.
Typical Spiced Ham. Nasty.
I am not complaining, I am just saying
Just wondering…
This thought occurred to me during the Cleveland series:
If you could add any current player (and his contract) to this year’s Yankee team, who would it be?
During that series, I was thinking Sizemore… but Mauer would be a nice addition.
“gee whiz, when is cervelli going to get the permanent starting-catcher-while-jorge-and-molina-are-out role??”
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This kid almost has me thinking he should be the #2 when Georgie returns. Micro sample, I know, but I like his game.
Does every game make you miserable, Spiced Ham? Sheesh.
Does every game make you miserable, Spiced Ham? Sheesh.
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The answer is yes.
He’s one of the daily whiners.
I couldn’t watch baseball games if they made me that miserable.
Oh my, I didn’t know everyone hated me. OK. I will stop acting stupid I promise.
Meanwhile, Andy. Come on!
Boy, Andy’s getting hit pretty hard. I hope he can hang in there…
Morneau and Mauer just walk em’.
morneau is just a damn beast..hes hits everything hard
come on Andy
I don’t hate you at all, Spiced Ham. I thought you were a parody to start with but now I’m not sure. You sound genuinely miserable, lol.
these guys are teeing off on Andy
Good play by Andy, did he have the DP? Hard to decide right after getting hit by the ball and seeing the guy at 3rd though
Is it safe to say Ramiro Pena is now a permanent member of the New York Yankees?
I certainly hope so.
All I care about are quality starts for Yankee pitchers.
Despite getting hit tonight, Pettitte is just four outs away from doing just that.
Pettitte gives me a heart attack everytime he pitches! He’s a gamer, but he hasn’t found a rythm all year and he gets hit very hard.
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Andy’s been flirting with disaster so far but as long as he finagles his way out…AND, he does!
Nice getting out of that little jam.
Another laborious start for Pettitte. At least hes held them to only 3 runs so far.
Time for some tack on runs…Twins getting some excellent long relief tonight…..
Pettitte had a 4.00 ERA coming into tonight’s game and failed to throw at least 6.0 IP just once this season.
I’ll take that from the Yanks’ fourth starter all season long.
Yeah, Andy has done it tough. But he’s battled despite not having good stuff tonight. He hasn’t given up the lead and has worked out of jams.
In the mean time, I can’t help but think that Pepsi Throwback Ad is kind of racist …
Take a look at those Twins batting averages. They hit everybody hard.
Whew. “Full Pack” Andy. Good recovery, that inning could have been a lot worse. Now let’s put up some crooked numbers!
Keep pounding em’
Hey – both Pete and Michael Kay are MIA tonight. I really hope they aren’t hanging out . . . for Pete’s sake.
Nothing is more racist than those SNY ads.
Pena and Cervelli have certainly been pleasant surprises so far. But I think Girardi’s doing just fine limiting Cervelli’s play. He’s been successful. Too much and his weaknesses (if any) could get exposed. This way builds confidence, I think.
Gotta love Andy’s guts and grit.
They do need so more runs tonight though. Those Minnie M&Ms make me very uncomfortable.
I miss Perkins
Come on Swish
Swisher needs to sit a few games out
Kind of surprised they are having issues with this knuckleballer, given this team’s experience with Wakefield.
They’ll do some more damage again in the 7th
Yankee bats are good for a big inning, but they dud the next 8.. Need to put consistent at bats throughout the whole game.. This has always been a pattern in Yankeeland!
“Is it safe to say Ramiro Pena is now a permanent member of the New York Yankees?”
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Man, I hope so. These are the kind of guys a championship team needs on the bench. Peña and Cervelli are young, talented and fearless at this level. Would love to see both on the roster for good, somehow, someway…
I thought Kay was at the carnival with O’Neill
Awful job by the offense. You have to keep adding
I want Gomez to get drilled in the ribs
Im pretty sure I saw Pete in the stands, behind the backstop, more towards the 3B side of the plate.
Rays have 11 runs on 6 hits and none of the hits are HRs? Whoever started for the A’s must have walked the park.
Swisher won’t be getting a day off while Gardner is hurting.
There are no other outfielders.
I just realized MLB’s Vice President of Umpiring is Mike Port.
That’s Mike Port as in former Boston Red Sox front office member and temporary GM at one point.
Gotta love the MLB/Red Sox collusion. Mitchell, Port, what’s next?
Theo Espstein will decide what MLB trades involving $$ are permissable?
“Man, I hope so. These are the kind of guys a championship team needs on the bench. Peña and Cervelli are young, talented and fearless at this level. Would love to see both on the roster for good, somehow, someway…”
Couldn’t agree more, these kids are great bench players and who knows might start some day.
“Awful job by the offense. You have to keep adding”
Give some credit to the pitcher, it’s not like he’s serving up cookies.
Whats that Corn on the cob?
A Pete sighting? Such is a rare thing in the wild. I’m scanning the stands.
ha-ha Cone, ” GET A HOTEL ROOM”!!!
Why am I getting a bad feeling about where this game is headed? I hope I am wrong but it seems like the offense has checked out since the 6 in the first.
Why didn’t Teixiera just drop that ball and get the easy double play?
Okay we definitely have to drill him.
Jeter. What the crap was that
Um Jeter how about trying to go back?
Not liking them chipping away here. 6-4
twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.
Then need to tack on some more runs
Some tack on runs would be nice.
Jeter sized that up as if he even had a chance at jumping to catch it. It was way over his head.
And people want him playing CF?
not sure if tex could of dropped it and get 2..did punto run?…even if he did they could of easily forced gomez at 2nd to take the speed off the bases…weird inning…weird game
We need another walk off
Can’t say the damage was minimal since the Twinkies are slowly chipping their way back into the game. I never like it when they have an explosive inning like they did in the first and then disappear the rest of the way through. Those kind of games tend to be losses!
Dickey has given the twins length. I still crack up when I think of that day Chris Russo went on and on and R.A Dickey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hzI_aBATO8
Love it!
Got a lot of clairvoyants here saying the Twins will win the game!!
OPPC alert!
Do your thing here, we’ve got some nervous nellies.
Andrew May 18th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.
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Yeah, the Yanks have clearly packed it in this weekend. Not sure how they won the other three games after quitting.
Good grief. Get a clue.
“Do your thing here, we’ve got some nervous nellies.”
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I believe the Yankees are undefeated when the game is tied after 7 innings.
Perhaps Andy just needs to give up a couple more runs to ensure the win??
Nice! RA Dickey is out now they are having success
Bunt Cervelli?!
Pena!
Come on velli
What is wrong with Pettitte? He’s getting shelled again tonight. 11 hits in 6 innings against the Twins is ridiculous.
1.83 WHIP tonight. WHIP in his previous 4 starts: 1.50, 1.67, 2.29, 1.67. He’s been incredibly hittable this year.
This guy Cervelli is a baseball player.
Flawlessly executed!!
As soon as something goes wrong, something fairly small at that, you guys come out of the wood work.
Do you guys realize they have already taken 3 of 4 and are currently winning?
It all about winning series.
Krazy Eyes Killa does it all huh?
Jeter please be productive here.
Should I hypnotize them? Or start handing out the Tums?
Jeter. I’m not even going to say anything.
JohnBlacksox May 18th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
What is wrong with Pettitte? He’s getting shelled again tonight. 11 hits in 6 innings against the Twins is ridiculous.
1.83 WHIP tonight. WHIP in his previous 4 starts: 1.50, 1.67, 2.29, 1.67. He’s been incredibly hittable this year.
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OMG!!!!! THE SEASON IS OVERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!!
So not a strike.
That wasn’t even close to being a strike.
Thanks ump.
Ouch, that one hurt. Achiles at the plate!
My god, Sterling is gonna give me a heart attack
Frankie is always soooo excited – loooove to see that!
In Trenton, he would go running down to the BP for warmups and he always yelled “Hello, hello, hello” to the little group of us standing there. One day he was signing for the kids and one of us said “Frank, you’re always so happy and smiling.” and he responded “Baseball is fun!” in his little accent. So we would say it to him all the time and he would laugh. He’s always so happy.
Yanks want a sweep, not just to win 3 of 4, the opportunity is right in front of them.
This game sort of has the air of inevitablity about it – the Yankees haven’t done anything since the first and Andy keeps giving the runs back. In fact, Andy hasn’t pitched that well at all recently……..
SA- What did he say?
Giuseppe Franco
May 18th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
JohnBlacksox May 18th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
What is wrong with Pettitte?
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OMG!!!!! THE SEASON IS OVERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!!
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Franco, I asked a simple question. Relax, ok?
5 starts in a row Pettitte has been giving up a crazy amount of baserunners. Sorry for mentioning it, go back to your ranting.
Failure
So clutch.
The umpires have been a joke in this series.
Don’t understand why Jeter and Damon were admiring Ayala’s pitching instead of just hitting those balls…
Twins are crawling back and the Yankees are completely satisfied at 6.
Betsy
May 18th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
This game sort of has the air of inevitablity about it – the Yankees haven’t done anything since the first and Andy keeps giving the runs back. In fact, Andy hasn’t pitched that well at all recently……..
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Jesus, Betsy, don’t mention it. People will go mental on you.
That was craptastic…
Andrew May 18th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.
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Yeah, the Yanks have clearly packed it in this weekend. Not sure how they won the other three games after quitting.
Good grief. Get a clue.
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My comment had nothing to do with this weekend or whether the yankees had quit this game. Did you even read it? Yeesh. Chill out. I’m just saying this game has a bad feeling to it.
This looks like a loss…….WAY too many wasted opportunities
Twins are going to end up winning
No MO, no Aceves tonight… bats go silent after the 1st, Pettitte keeps giving up runs
The Minnesota pen has given it up this entire series – including Nathan.
Dickey was the only arm out of that Twins’ pen who the Yanks didn’t hit.
This is just adding a little drama so that our win will be that much sweeter . . . courage, courage.
What is wrong with Pettitte? He’s getting shelled again tonight. 11 hits in 6 innings against the Twins is ridiculous.
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his bread-and-butter cutter has softened into a slider, and he’s looked very ordinary this season. he’s a smart dude, though, he’ll figure out a way to make it work.
jennifer-With Damon: “IT IS HIGH…IT IS..foul..”
Typical John lol
This game sort of has the air of inevitablity about it – the Yankees haven’t done anything since the first and Andy keeps giving the runs back. In fact, Andy hasn’t pitched that well at all recently……..
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I give up, lol.
JohnBlacksox,
Apparently this blog has become Communist over the past week. Nothing but smiles & sunshine allowed. McCarthy lives on.
This game has 8-6 Twins written all over it. No Rivera to close it out, no Bruney until tomorrow.
So many chances to blow this open. Going to come back to bite us….
Trevor May 18th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
The umpires have been a joke in this series.
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Series? Try this season.
Sa- Oh it wasn’t really all that close too. John keeps getting worse and worse.
1 down, this inning is big!
Time for Pettitte to buckle down.
Andrew May 18th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.
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Yeah, the Yanks have clearly packed it in this weekend. Not sure how they won the other three games after quitting.
Good grief. Get a clue.
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My comment had nothing to do with this weekend, nor with whether the yankees had “quit.” Did you even read it? Yeesh. You need to chill out a little.
I’m just saying this game as a bad feeling about it.
Andrew May 18th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.
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Yeah, the Yanks have clearly packed it in this weekend. Not sure how they won the other three games after quitting.
Good grief. Get a clue.
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My comment had nothing to do with this weekend, nor with whether the yankees had “quit.” Did you even read it? Yeesh. You need to chill out a little.
I’m just saying this game as a bad feeling about it.
Morneau and Mauer are always up.
God I am sick of the Ms
I hate Morneau
Jesus, Betsy, don’t mention it. People will go mental on you.
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Not going mental on her. She’s right, Andy hasn’t been great.
But honestly the team deserves better than fatalistic talk like that after the last couple of games too.
We are gonna win this damn game.
come on Andy
Franco, I asked a simple question. Relax, ok?
5 starts in a row Pettitte has been giving up a crazy amount of baserunners. Sorry for mentioning it, go back to your ranting.
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I’m going mental? No, people just overreact.
Pettitte has always been a “bend but don’t break” kind of pitcher. He’s been that way for years.
He’s also given them at least 6.0 IP in all but one start and came into the game with a 4.00 ERA.
He’s their fourth starter. He’s not going to be dominant every night – but he gets the job done.
roast beef
May 18th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
his bread-and-butter cutter has softened into a slider, and he’s looked very ordinary this season. he’s a smart dude, though, he’ll figure out a way to make it work.
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Yeah, he’s done a good job of minimizing the damage. And I think we’ll win tonight.
I’m more concerned that Pettitte’s strike outs are way down, and everyone seems to be teeing off him for the last 5 starts.
As a matter of fact, in the 7th now, I’d like to see them yank him.
That’s right.
Scorpio: Or Barney-esque
Everyone relax, the Yanks are just setting us up for 4 walk-offs in a row.
I might think of pitching Morneau OUTSIDE
Apparently this blog has become Communist over the past week. Nothing but smiles & sunshine allowed. McCarthy lives on.
jeezus Andy, I said buckle down not f*** up.
Is Coke available?
1 more dude
Nice andy. One more!
Would you settle for a Pepsi?
Sorry, I’m working on 4 hours of sleep.
Scorpio May 18th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
JohnBlacksox,
Apparently this blog has become Communist over the past week. Nothing but smiles & sunshine allowed. McCarthy lives on.
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Perhaps someone should learn what the First Amendment actually means before he makes retarded references that have nothing to do with anything.
Pete Abe or LoHud can ban anyone he likes on this blog and doesn’t need a reason for it.
It looks like slow pitch softball when Morneu is hitting. This has been a frustrating game. Praying that the lack of tack on runs dont come back to bite us.
Oh God. Game over man, game over
Veras in
Now we need the walk-off.
Oh my god it’s Veras. My heart dropped.
WHY IS VERAS COMING IN? Joe Girardi really never learns. Only two things can happen here. A three-run homer or a walk. This is disgusting.
Oh dear
Please lord let veras be a quality reliever for 1 out
Oh god…not Jose Veras….anyone but Veras…
Well it’s all about which Veras we get tonight….
Veras?? Veras?????
C’mon , Joe. What happened to you bull pen mastery.
I hope Cuddyer doesn’t feast off ALL Yankee pitching, otherwise this pitching change will be the turning point of the game.
Nick in SF? Nick in SF? Please report to the LoHud blog.
Well, this AB is the game right here.
1-0 count. Standard.
Just one out Jose, thats all you need to get.
Here he goes already
Way to get ahead Veras. YOU’RE TERRIBLE.
this guy
C’mon people, we’re on a roll! We can’t lose!
oh god not veras.
strikes!
Aaand the walk, thanks Joe.
get him out of there.
good start veras you putz
Veras is doing what he’s done best. 3-0 pitch to get us worried as hell.
I am sorry, whether or not he gets out of it. He has to be gone tomorrow for Brian.
please, will anyone be shocked if this guy blows tonight. I’d be more shocked if he actually did well.
I am going to freaking explode
bring in someone else in!!!1
IS THIS A JOKE???
Oh my god. Get Veras OUT of there.
girardi is an idiot
Just an awful job Veras.. cmon
I would’ve preferred a pitching coach mound visit than this. Girardi must’ve panicked.
Wassamatter Girardi, my mother wasn’t available?
Just a wasted game here. Andy should go pull Veras himself.
he walked him…unbelievable…get him out of there
Wait…didn’t Veras get knocked out of the game last time he walked the bases loaded? Then Coke came in? This is ridiculous.
veras can get carlos gomez. easy peasy.
sunny, I wish he was a putz. JJ is doing great for the Mets.
Who give a flying if he gets claimed. He is awful. I can’t stand him.
I’ll never understand that. That. Right there. You’re job as a reliever is to throw strikes and NOT walk anybody.
Infuriating.
At best we are looking at a tied game now.
This can’t end well.
how is veras still on this team…..this is going to be bad…real bad
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH
What a drama!
Providing the fans with an exciting experience …
thank you.
Now DFA him before tomorrow.
I hope Cuddyer doesn’t feast off ALL Yankee pitching, otherwise this pitching change will be the turning point of the game.
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Yeah, since he is a career .250 hitter against the Yankees. Great comment.
Bye Veras you punk, nice knowing ya. Hope you are gone tomorrow.
Veras = lucky ducky
o praise God.
by the skin of his teeth
Sweet. That was a miracle.
Yesss!!!
Got that punk!!
Good karma
Thanks Veras. Now you can kindly gtfo. Pettite was ****ing bricks.
Disregard that, but Jesus why does Veras still have a job?!
Veras rolls a lucky 7!!!!!!!!!!! The guy stinks….
Thank You!
Thank You!
Thank You!
Big xxxxxxxxxxxxxhale…
We strand. We stretch. We thank God.
Phew. (Is it okay to say this Giuseppe? I sure do hope so.)
My eyes hurt watching Veras. Robertson is better.
Don’t understand why the bum is still up here :/
At best we are looking at a tied game now.
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Good call.
holy crap… where’s my gatorade?
Once Bruney & Matre return, Veras & Edwar or at least one of them has to go….Yanks got off easy there….
A miracle.
Glad he got the out but he has to go when Bruney is activated tomorrow.
It is sickening to watch him pitch.
Who needs a drink after that
Was sweating bullets…but they’re probably not going to stop until the final out in the top of ninth!
Mr.Franco,
what you just wrote applies to me also. I did not make any negative comment towards anyone unlike you just did. I’ve been a regular poster here so please don’t try to that Pete
will ban me stuff.
Enjoy the game.
Sincerely yours,
Scorpio
US Citizen
UPDATE, 9:27 p.m.: With two righties (Jose Veras and Edwar Ramirez) warming in the pen, Girardi couldn’t just hold up his arm to signal for the reliever. So, to indicate he wanted Veras, he held up his right arm and then raised it higher – as if showing he meant the taller one. Big spot for Veras here.
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I was wondering how he indicated which righty he wanted. So if one was very fat would he have held out his arms?
christina… my God, even a real Putz is better than our putz…
Anyone want to start a blog that highlights the most idiotic comments here on Lo Hud? I think it would be quite the hit.
Nobody to blame but ourselves
Had our chance in the bottom of the 7th to pile on Ayala and we let that journeyman RA Dickey throw 4scoreless against us
When you score in the 1st and fall asleep the rest of the game, this ALWAYS happens, the other team just keeps chipping away.
“sunny, I wish he was a putz. JJ is doing great for the Mets.”
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I wouldn’t say “great”. He’s been decent but certainly not the guy he was 2 years ago.
he needed a cortisone shot in his arm just to make his last appearance.
compared to Jose Veras, hes doing great.
Christina (UPDATED:pictures from the Toronto series on my blog)
May 18th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
sunny, I wish he was a putz. JJ is doing great for the Mets.
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Yes, Putz has been great. 3.86 ERA and 10 walks in 20 innings.
TEX MESSAGE! YOU’RE ON THE MARK, TEIXEIRA!
Tex!!!
Teixeira is a beast. Both sides of the plate.
The game was 6-2 after the 1st inning. Why did they stop trying to score?
Did they think it was 10-2?
A 4 run lead with 8 innings to play was hardly insurmountable for the Twins. They still have 2 cracks at it to score 2-3 runs.
That should stick a fork in this one.
Andrew May 18th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Phew. (Is it okay to say this Giuseppe? I sure do hope so.)
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If you don’t like getting challenged and called on your whining – maybe you should stop posting that nonsense.
There’s a reason why the smart baseball fans avoid this place like the plague during game threads.
It’s not because of me. It’s because of whiners and people like you.
Think about that for a minute and let it sink in.
Tex!!!
“Oh what a text message that was”
that’s right Tex, ensure the W for Andy!
Oh come on. Girardi was just doing some people a service who haven’t really had anything much to get worked up with tonight. Veras obliged.
Your turn compainers
Tex giving some breathing room. That’s what I call clutch, even though they’re winning. Need all the runs you can get.
You think the Sox are crying about not being able to sign Tex??????????? You bet!!!!!!!!!
Back to back home runs for the second time today? Would that be a first?
Who is the closer tonight? Coke?
Me:
“May 18th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
They’ll do some more damage again in the 7th”
The sweep draws closer!
Gardenhire must by dying here. They have the bases loaded against Veras, and can’t score. Then Tex leads off with a HR. The guy probably can’t wait to hit that plane.
it really is amazing..just 2 weeks ago people were saying they wanted to trade tex lol…crazy people
“compared to Jose Veras, hes doing great.”
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not gonna touch that one
that’s all Arod had to do, get on base
If we go back a couple weeks, there were many why would we sign Tex and CC? They have no heart.
Where are you guys now?
Man what is up with Swish?
Swish is having a bit of bad luck tonight.
0 for 4 Swisher…Is it really that hard to hit like he did in April? Doing the same thing you’ve done before can’t be that hard. I mean…he’s not hitting at all.
Swishy needs a day off
Swish wasn’t up at the plate for more than 5 seconds.
i’m pretty sure 11 walks, 13 hits, 2 hrs, 12ER in 16IP is a lot worse than Putz, which was my only analogy.
Scorpio May 18th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Mr.Franco,
what you just wrote applies to me also. I did not make any negative comment towards anyone unlike you just did. I’ve been a regular poster here so please don’t try to that Pete
will ban me stuff.
Enjoy the game.
Sincerely yours,
Scorpio
US Citizen
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I never said Pete should ban you. I didn’t even hint it.
But you obviously don’t have any idea what First Amendment means or you wouldn’t have referenced Communism and McCarthyism.
The First Amendment doesn’t mean you are allowed to say whatever you please without being challenged.
It only means the government can’t put you in jail or shun you for speaking out against them.
It does not apply in this forum. Any high school dropout knows that.
Dan April 8th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Tex is a headcase. This is unacceptable.
Why can’t we ever acquire players with guts? We always go get players who have been losers on other teams.
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Where you at Dan?
Pettitte is our version of Livan Hernandez… eat innings even if he gives up runs in the process. He is going to give up a ton of hits and be in and out of jams all night.
This isin’t the 2003 Pettitte. 6.2 IP, 4 ER is hardly a terrible performance for our #5 starter.
Since Francisco and Ramiro are now officially members of the Yankees, can we give them nicknames? Like..”Frankie the Yankee” and “Ramiro the hero” i can see it now
Sterling: IT IS HIGH, IT IS FAR, IT IS GONE! RAMIRO THE HERO SAVES THE DAY!
Hank April 8th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Great job not taking a long man Girardi. He’s fired by May.
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Hank, it’a the middle of may.
“There’s a reason why the smart baseball fans avoid this place like the plague during game threads.”
You’re here, so what does that make you?
Duh!
Where’s all the Tex haters this week???? In hiding now?
Too funny, people last week throwing out he used steroids, he stinks, the whole slow starter thing is nonsense, he can’t handle the pressures of playing in NY, can’t hit in the clutch.
What happened???
RC 61 April 8th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
The problem is that Cashman didn’t get any players with fortitude. He should have signed proven winners like Lowe and Manny who are clutch and unfazed by pressure and know how to win. You think Lowe gives up 7 runs tonight??
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My personal favorite.
Since Arod’s return….Teixara…. .375, 5 Hr, 15 rbi
My favorite quote from last week, he’s an “average” baseball player
John, just 2 weeks ago many here wanted to drop him to 8th in the order…..
Comparing a journeyman relief pitcher over a former closer is hardly a comparison. I won’t mention that the Mets didn’t pay that contract for 5 walks per nine from a setup guy.
6 outs. That’s all we need
Putz admitted that he isin’t able to get the same adrenaline in the 8th inning that he could in the 9th, and thus he doesn’t have the extra “juice” on his FB that he had in the past.
Joe Beningo KILLED him for that comment last week, he told him to go back to Seattle hahahaha
The great question never to be answered; did Tex heat up because it’s May or because Alex is hitting behind?
I gota go with a combination of the 2.
Solution for JJ Putz. Kick him in the nads. If he’s not wearing a cup that’ll get him fired up.
“At best we are looking at a tied game now.”
Al, don’t change. You provide balande
For those interested, Melancon was just hit for 3 hits, a walk and 3 runs in an inning. It’s now 4-2 with Scranton losing. Jackson has an RBI double and a walk and 1-3. He’s struck out twice.
GreenBeret, relax dude. I understand the difference. I just simply made a comment based on sunny calling Veras a putz. I understand he isnt pitching to the capability that he has had in the past. I guess it is a good thing the Mets have K-Rod as their closer rather than just J.J.
oh jeezus… out of the frying pan…
isn’t swisher available?
7 UP,
At least Putz is being honest, we’ve seen Mariano have problems in non-save situations, too.
Another terrible reliever, ugh
Pat M
It was crazy. The guy is a premier player, not Big Albert, Arod, Manny, but right in with the Longoria, David Wright, Ryan Braun group. He’s right in the prime of his career and in this lineup and offense he has the talent to reach that top tier group.
And let’s not forget the runs he has already saved this year on defense. The throw home from his knees the other day. Tonight if he doesn’t make that catch on the first batter that Cano nearly threw away, that could have been another run.
So many. And the kid is a class act and wants to be here, grew up loving Mattingly. A guy you can actually root for.
I hate the fastball with the tailing action that Veras and Edwar throw. It always Tails outside.
Putz admitted that he isin’t able to get the same adrenaline in the 8th inning that he could in the 9th, and thus he doesn’t have the extra “juice” on his FB that he had in the past.
Joe Beningo KILLED him for that comment last week, he told him to go back to Seattle hahahaha
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I remember listening to that. Joe was going nuts!
Make that *balance* – typing is hard.
So are we hoping that Jose Veras just went out on a high note or are we fearing that he won’t be the one?
And Tex stopped trying to be Abreu. Great to walk, but need to be a little aggressive from time to time. That’s the only reason Bobby A isn’t here, they needed another run producer. Tex still gets on base and works counts the same, but the big bat is what was needed in this lineup.
Hey, Melky had a good at bat. Took some pitches, no shame in getting beat.
Walk coming up Punto is too pesky.
Would anyone like to see Huston Street here this year? Probably will be available, it’s just if he can get back on track. Makes too much money for the Rockies to want to hold onto him.
hey…just got in…what is Mo’s status for tonight?
Aaarrrghhhh!
Scorpio
May 18th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
7 UP,
At least Putz is being honest, we’ve seen Mariano have problems in non-save situations, too.
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Just what a team asked for…a player that has the guts to say he can’t deal with pressure.
Edwar ; /
And Tex stopped trying to be Abreu. Great to walk, but need to be a little aggressive from time to time. That’s the only reason Bobby A isn’t here, they needed another run producer. Tex still gets on base and works counts the same, but the big bat is what was needed in this lineup.
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Or Bobby is not here because he is a 34 year old average corner outfielder, that was going to cost the Yankees 16 mil in arbitration.
Rishi- Mo should probably not pitch and I’m sure Joe feels the same.
Reason I want Street most of all career 81 walks in 284 innings pitched.
Crap
It’s not hard to understand why Putz wants to close.
He didn’t ask to get traded to the Mets to be a set-up guy – he had no choice.
Although the Mets have a club option for Putz for 2010 – I wouldn’t be shocked if Putz requests a trade or asks them not to pick up his option.
He doesn’t want to play anywhere where he’s not the man in the 9th.
I think it is safe to say, Edwar at this point is pretty useless.
Oh Edwar
jeezus… please can we end the edwar experiment now??
Remember Edwar’s very first appearance in pinstripes? Wasn’t it something like 9 pitches striking out the side on maybe 7 or 8 change ups? Something stupid like that, can’t recall the specifics…
man does Edwar get crushed
MandM boys again?
Thanks, Al…I’m thinking these last 5 outs just got a little hairy
That definitely wouldn’t have been even close to a HR in the old stadium.
Cliff, they still could have signed Abreu afterwards and didn’t. And that was when it looked like they were going into the season with Nady in RF and Swish at 1B. Abreu was all about the offense, not defense. Swisher is no better defensively in RF and doesn’t have an arm. Bobby’s offense was one of the most consistent bats in this lineup while he was here.
Just in the “Nick in SF” of time. We need some comedy. One word: Edwar.
Remember when Edwar went like 30 innings without giving up a hit last year?
Good times…
Good times…
Rishi
May 18th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
hey…just got in…what is Mo’s status for tonight?
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I can’t imagine him going 4 innings in 3 days. But, Rivera will go if he thinks he needs to.
Pretty obvious Edwar out, Bruney back in tomorrow.
Veras as scary as he is is better than this.
Walk with Morneau up
Please make it stop.
Let’s not use Aceves. He would only get outs.
GB7,
Isn’t it the opposite acyually, Putz is saying he NEEDS the pressure situation of a save?
Absolute garbage this guy is
Thanks, GB – I guess we’ll see based on what Edwar does here…an out would help
GreenBeret7 May 18th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
For those interested, Melancon was just hit for 3 hits, a walk and 3 runs in an inning. It’s now 4-2 with Scranton losing. Jackson has an RBI double and a walk and 1-3. He’s struck out twice.
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Ouch. Tough night for Melancon. Thanks for the update GB7
Please just send Edwar and Veras far, far away. I don’t care who is out of options. They are no good.
Falling behind all the batters like that is going to have dire consequences.
At least Coke isn’t horrible, just bacd. sigh
Sorry, but if “Edwar” is the punchline, I’m scared to hear the setup.
Edwar/Veras need to be sent down and Robertson/Bruney need to be up. Now Coke against Morneau for the game, dunno how to feel.
Why is Edwar still in the big leagues? He is a gopher ball machine. He is horrible.
well Bruney is back tomorrow and one of these guys goes away…but right out I want 4 quick outs
This is Coke’s shot at Morneau. After the last game (homer), he said that he’d get him out the next time.
Oy! And that ladies and germs will hopefully be the last of El Flaco or whatever his name was.
Didn’t Coke already give up a HR to Monreau this series?
Or was that Mauer?
So many bombs, such similar names…
The only way Veras and Edwar are off this team is if the Yankees lose an important game that they lose. And it sucks that that is what is needed for the two to be gone.
hope he’s right… GB7
I hate walks
Edwar 17 innings pitched 16 walks allowed
Veras 16 innings pitched 12 walks allowed
Relief pitchers who walk guys not only compound the issue, but are not dependable to bring in with men on base.
No way you can carry both these guys in the pen.
Tomko deserves to stay until he fails. He isn’t good, but he will throw strikes.
that is just awful, awful pitching.
4 hitters: 2 BB, and a HR by Edwar and Veras tonight.
The pen is short tonight and these guys fail again.
It’s tough for Girardi. He has to be given better options than those two.
It’s not fair to the guy.
just a joke that Ramirez was in a close game in the 8th inning. Why not put Aceves in there? MUCH better pitcher. The Veras, Ramirez tandem is an utter disaster and it is borderline criminal that a.) they continue to be on this team and b.) they continue to be used by Girardi in close and late games.
S.A.–The sun will come out tomorrow; I’m down with the OPPC
May 18th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
GreenBeret7 May 18th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
For those interested, Melancon was just hit for 3 hits, a walk and 3 runs in an inning. It’s now 4-2 with Scranton losing. Jackson has an RBI double and a walk and 1-3. He’s struck out twice.
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Ouch. Tough night for Melancon. Thanks for the update GB7
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I would have preferred saying that he struck out all 3 batters, but, you guys would find out the truth, eventually.
Bruney up = Edwar down.
Jeez!
Phew. Good job, Coke!
BOOOM!
Wow, Coke made Monreau look bad there.
big strike out.
Coke is the real thing!
YES!
This is Coke’s shot at Morneau.
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Coke prepared for that, huh?
Great job by Coke. He’s not all talk.
Coke!!
Vindication for Coke.
get that man a coke
That was awesome. A relief pitcher who provides relief!
Is Coke too good to stay in the circle of trust?
Have a nice cold coke..Coke
I’m all for options SJ44, whom would you suggest?
This is Coke’s shot at Morneau. After the last game (homer), he said that he’d get him out the next time.
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Good call!
nice job by Coke. He gives up too many homers right now, but he is a tough kid with good stuff and you get the sense he doesn’t scare easy. I think he will be a BIG part of this bullpen for a long time.
so according to gameday (take it for what you will), not one of those pitches was in the strike zone
Coke Cane is a hell of a drug
after the first inning I thought this would be one of the few relaxing games this season….I was wrong, I give the Twins credit, they’ve been giving the Yanks pitchers fits every single inning this game…let’s hope the Yanks hold on…is Mo available tonight? He has pitched I think 3 innings in the last 2 days
I didn’t want to say anything before the at-pat, but Patrick Ewing guaranteed a K there.
GreenBeret7 May 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I would have preferred saying that he struck out all 3 batters, but, you guys would find out the truth, eventually.
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Hahahahaha
So much for Spiced Ham turning over a new leaf.
SJ44
May 18th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Imposter time. Right on cue. Just as school is out for the day.
Last post from me for today. *If someone posts as me, it ain’t me.*
Enjoy the game folks!
I still maintain that Morneau looks like John Cena from WWE.
This game is a lot more exciting than it has any right to be. We should have put them away after that first inning, but Dickey did a heckuva job, and gave Minnesota a chance to crawl back in to the game. Unless we touch Breslow for, like, 3 more runs, this is going to be an exciting top of the 9th.
Aceves pitched the last 2 days. He’s gassed.
Instead of second guessing, think.
We ALL knew the pen was going to be short tonight.
Just the way it shook out tonight.
“So much for Spiced Ham turning over a new leaf.
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It’s hard, I’m trying though
Yanks pen clutch:
Mariano Rivera, Phil Coke, Brian Bruney, Alfredo Aceves
Yanks pen (Cash’s boys):
Jose Veras, Edwar Ramirez
Donnie,
At least they just got through their big 2
“I didn’t want to say anything before the at-pat, but Patrick Ewing guaranteed a K there.”
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St. Pat is hot right now, don’t bet against the streak!
looks like Coke for 3 more
Spiced Ham, what’s hard about it? The yanks are have 3 straight series wins
Didn’t the Nady trade last year nearly include Coke but there was something on his medical report they questioned and they switched it to McCutchen??? That would have been a big loss.
Love how the Pirates make their hold staff off Yankees castoffs. Ohlendorff, Karstens in the trade, they pick up Hacker the other day, sign Steven Jackson today. They can have Igawa for a relief pitcher if they want the Scranton starting five from last year !!!
Cashman has to start improving the bullpen, this isin’t fair to Girardi (or the team).
Bruney is going to force the Yanks’ hand. Veras or Edwar is the only logical choice. They have been given every opportunity, but show no hint of taking advantage.
Hate to say it, but Kevin Millar was right, last season, about Edwar – nice guy, but nothing there. It’s the law of the jungle.
nice, pena – need more runs for Mr. Coke
Indeed they did, Cliff. But look out for Kubel. He’s no slouch either. If Crede manages to get on, Kubel would be the tying run. Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that though.
Yikes. Tough break for Punto there.
“Spiced Ham, what’s hard about it? The yanks are have 3 straight series wins”
What do you think? The relievers make it hard to stay positive all the time.
hmm… nice at bat by Pena so far.
Did Gardenhire show “Drag Me to Hell” on the team plane flying in for this series?
Lets get Mo some rest.
Thats our insurance run on 1st
They make me nervous, I don’t know about not being able to stay positive when they have won 5 straight, even if the pen has been rough
Jesse Crain, again. Wow, Gardenhire must be strapped for pitchers.
Here’s Johnny!
The original Pirates trade was Coke and Kontos instead of McCutchen and Karstens.
Glad we kept coke for sure.
Now if you knew Coke would keep pitching like this would you have ever resigned Marte?
What is they signed Cruz for less who signed with the Royals instead?
I hear you Donnie, just glad they dont have to see either of the big two
Get rid of Veras and Ramirez! Why are they still there?
Why is everyone bagging on the bullpen all of a sudden? Seriously. The pen has been GREAT the past three days. Alby’s been spotty at times, but managed to work himself out of trouble. Tomko did a great job yesterday. Coke has been good, aside from getting hammered by one of the best hitters in the game today. Mo has looked great.
Veras is terrible. Edwar is hit or miss. Everyone knows that. If we hadn’t had three very close games the past 3 days, neither of those guys would have smelled this game, and as soon as Bruney comes back, one of them is out of here. Calm down about the pen.
Cervelli is so fundamentally sound.
A guy who can bunt, a novelity.
If that had been Gomez bunting, he would have run headlong in to the pitcher at top speed, and not understood what he did wrong.
I saw Cervelli in the minors. Good guy.
I know they are completely different situations but can you imagine how frustrated Twins fans must be watching this series?
Donnie it’s mostly because they are only needed for a few innings lately and they have been shaky. So obviously you can’t trust anyone right now. There is no way Burnett should throw 125 pitches, CC go that high every start, push Joba over that limit every time out. Eventually you will risk injury. And all of that is connected to the bullpen not being consistent. They simply walk to many guys, throw too many balls. A runner on third and one out. Who would you trust to bring in? Personally Coke and Mariano if you didn’t want them to score. Bruney when he comes back.
I’ll think about the Twins fans when a Yankee W is in the books
“Edwar is hit or miss.”
Too much hitting, not enough missing.
Big duck left on the pond.
crap
Yeesh, Johnny, terrible, TERRIBLE move there.
Nice pitch by Crain, though.
Those were two ugly, wasted at bats.
3 outs
Cashman couldn’t have known the pen would be THIS bad.
Bruney was lights out last year
Marte did well in September, has a proven track record, and if nothing else, could be very valuable against lefties only (think this series how many times the M&M boys have killed us).
Veras and Edwar did well last yr. Coke really impressed in September.
Albaladejo was seen as a guy with some nice potential
Robertson was highly touted
Melancon was supposed to be a stud for us and soon.
Sanchez was seen as a guy who could make an impact
Aceves was thought of as our Mendoza
Even in the Spring, all of these guys had ERAs under 2. We had to forgo taking a long man because we had so many impressive short relievers.
But such is the viotility of bullpens. Cashman did the right thing though. How did he know ALL of them would flame out at the same time or get injured?
LMFAO @ Damon to the ump: ” That was a ball wasn’t it.Dammit”.
Good call Rishi, not saying I feel for them. Just with the complaints from Yanks fans, I can’t imagine how frustrated they must be. At one point yesterday they were 0-23 with runners in scoring position I think
Hold on tight everyone
“I know they are completely different situations but can you imagine how frustrated Twins fans must be watching this series?”
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Yeah, this has got to hurt, but here’s to a 1-2-3 nightcap going successfully. Personally, I can’t wait ’till Halos fans feel similar pain.
Fingers crossed.
God bless Coke’s arm.
Don’t walk him please
Let’s throw strike one once in a while.
John,
I hear what you’re saying, and I agree to an extent…but my point is those things you mentioned, really, are true of just about EVERY MLB team. Every team has a couple of guys who can’t be trusted, and who you don’t throw out there unless you have to. We had 3 very, VERY tough games, and used up all the guys we trusted because of it. That left us with Veras and Edwar to use today. We didn’t have anyone else and we HAD to go to them. I’m sure Joe would have preferred to put Coke out there sooner, and pitch Alby at some point, and then close with Mo. But that wasn’t an option because of how we’ve had to use the pen the previous three games. Is the pen great? No, not by a long shot. But it could be a HECK of a lot worse than it’s been lately.
Fuggetabout the record book. Let’s win tonight without a walk-off, Yanks! Let’s go, Coke!
Twins fans are pretty classy, I went over and read their MLB fan board this afternoon and whilst they are upset and frustrated, they only vent about their own team. Not much cussing either.
Ugh, here we go
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
That’s about the worst thing he could do.
10 straight fastballs.
Every reliever with a walk tonight. Standard.
LONG LIVE EDWAR RAMIREZ YOU BUNCH OF HATERS!!
come on Coke
I’m not feeling real good about Coke here. Crede helped him out by swinging at ball 4 something like three times in a row, and then Coke wasted one in the dirt. He’s gotta find the zone.
tough ab by crede…come on coke..get out of this!
praying for a GIDP
Is anything ever easy with this bullpen??!?!
It’s all Coke, win or lose
AHHHHHHHHH
That was on Jeter. Cervelli had the ball there in PLENTY of time, but Jeter made one of the laziest moves towards a runner I’ve seen in some time.
HOLY CRAP, TEX. Man, he’s amazing.
Really nice play by Tex…Come on Coke 2 more outs!!!
Run on base doesn’t matter just make your pitches!
Great D by Tex. Nice.
Battle Coke battle.
Twins fans? Nothing against them, but tough luck.
I’d rather think about the Twins front office that tried to hold us up for Johan Santana and then took trash from the Mets. Yes, Gomez, I’m calling you trash.
And no, I don’t blame them for wanting more from an American League team, but that doesn’t excuse the amateurish yo-yoing of the negotiations. I’m glad they got hosed.
1 more. Please get him and get him quickly
Come on Coke..1 more out
THROW STRIKE ONE
Gomez is a punk, I want him to be the last out.
Donnie, I agree with you. They have pitched well enough recently. I am just really adverse to the walks. The homers I can deal with, it’s the walks before the homers. Tex obviously had a huge defenseive play the other day. It’s always at least letting the ball go in play. I don’t blame Cashman so much either. I thought he could have gotten a guy like Cruz who went cheaper with the market for another veteran. This pen is filled with guys with limited experience. And that’s always the issue. Veterans are calmer. Even Tomko coming in doesn’t look rattled and will throw strikes. Coke comes right back at Morneau tonight. It’s just like Kennedy and Hughes last year, not throwing strikes. But a healthy Marte for a hitter here and there, a healthy Bruney. And I too assumed that out of Melacnon and the other young arms there were a few guys down there to help this year as Coke came up last year.
do not walk him.
do not walk him.
okay
okay
okay
just need 1 more out. Come on Coke
Please for the love of Christ, not Gomez. If this rat bastard leads to this game going to the bottom of the 9th, I will punch a baby.
This is awful. Every hitter ahead.
Strikes, strikes, strikes….
He will steal second if he gets on.
of course the punk would b up now. of course.
was the Gomez HBP in the 2nd intentional?
1 more strike..Get this rat idiot out
Rishi, no it hit him on his back foot
Coke really? Are you kidding me?
Anyone notice how the stadium is getting louder? I was there again on Friday. It is feeling more and more like home, I know where things are, less people just walking around the whole game. Seems like more people are going to watch baseball now than just going to see the stadium.
OH MY GOD… YOU ARE TERRIBLE COKE
one more strike
Did you guys hear Dwight Gooden wants to come back as a reliever for the Yanks?
He heard there’s Coke in the bullpen
It’s never easy.
OH. MY. GOD
Coke please man, your killing me here !
Grrrrr, if you’re going to walk him you might as well plunk him.
Thanks, Cliff
Walking him was incredibly stupid.
This is just awful…Can anyone get a freaking out?!?!! Is it too much to ask?
Did I mention how much I hate walks yet????? Ha ha
Oh gosh
Maybe if you threw strike one to a hitter once in a while you would be successful in the major leagues.
Oh, for the love of God, Coke.
Must get the .196 hitting Punto out…let’s go
get it done phil, get it done.
Jam Redmond inside, don’t let him extend
ok, or the PH
Gomez is a .220 slap hitter. You HAVE to make him hit the ball there. Just terrible…
And Gomez will be on second in a second.
Dominant relievers throw strike one if Coke ever wants to get there he has to get it over.
THROW
A
STRIKE
What in the name of Christ are you doing, Phil!?
This is why I thought it’d be best to give Rivera a day off yesterday and go with Aceves in the 9th. There wasn’t going to be a save situation yesterday, and the Yankees had some other options to go to in a tie game.
There are no other options to close. But what’s done is done. Hopefully Coke can get out of this.
coke dont let gomez distract u. get redmond out.
How do you walk Carlos Gomez ? I mean really, 1 out away, battle fool !
Why are people surprised?
We knew this game was going to be an absolute grind even before it started.
Not much you can do.
I call Gomez gets thrown out to end the game.
I can’t take it anymore…
does anybody want to see coke have a demonstrative celebration if he gets the save?
i don’t.
Coke – pretend this is Morneau circa 1 freaking inning ago
This inning should further solidify in every Yankee fans minds how Mariano Rivera is the greatest ballplayer they have every had the pleasure to lay eyes upon. Closing games is the hardest thing to do in sports.
Is Coke at his 100 pitch count limit yet?
I am going to implode
Classic overthrowing.
this is brutal
Those lead-off walks tend to suck. And so does falling behind the count!
Hidden ball trick. I’m calling it.
I think this is the strategy of this bullpen to all stay on the big club.
“Let’s all walk a ton of guys and they’ll never know which one of us to get rid of.”
Hey, its worked so far.
Do you bring in AAA Tomko if it is 1st and 2nd?
This is horrendous. 1 more strike is all we needed!
You know, I mean you know.
Paging Brett Tomko, you’re needed to stop the bleeding. Brett Tomko to the mound, please.
can we get a mound visit
One more strike.
Don’t lose your nerve, LoHuders!
you can do this coke! Come on!
Zach in Port Jeff
May 18th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Hidden ball trick. I’m calling it.
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LOL…that’s hilarious. I’m calling eephus pitch strike out.
Coke isn’t even close. Redmond is helping him out BIG time.
Come on, Phil. Just one more.
Coke’s gassed, running on fumes
It is almost like they want another walk off win.
YANKEES WIN! DAAAAAAA-AAAAAAAAA YANKEES WIN!
Come on!
Phew!!!!!
That was easy ball 4, but I’ll take it
Jesus about time.
6 game winning streak! Woooooo!
YES!
Thank you Coke…I almost lost it here
Not an easy win, but it’s a win!
Whew.
thank god. nice catch kid on the foul ball. good win. we sweep!
Whew. That was so far outside even Bob Uecker spit out his whiskey!
no more such drama, please…
I think Mo needed vodka in that water bottle after that inning.
The Yankees win!
never in doubt lol
4 game sweeps are sweet
wow, whew………….I’m thrilled with the win, but boy they cut it close!
Now keep going against the Orioles as the Sox face the Jays. Each night you are guaranteed to gain on one or another with a win.
“This is horrendous. 1 more strike is all we needed!”
Then what happened?
Cokes for everyone.
man that was a rollercoaster ride…good game
pat
May 18th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I think Mo needed vodka in that water bottle after that inning.
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I thought the exact same thing.
SWEEP. Nice. Very nice.
How great it is watching Teix play 1st?
Kim’s not comfortable with Tex yet.
This has to be the first 4 game sweep to feel like a split. That’s how evenly these two teams played in this series.
Amazing they have over $250m+ in there rotation and all AAA guys in the bullpen….Maybe next year Cash can save some of the money for the bullpen.
they say its a different mentality closing out games and i think we just saw it with coke..usually he stuggles when people hit his strikes…today he just was wild…
is the game on YES (in DE for work)…is there a postgame?
Man, not to dump on them, because a win is a win…but Redmond blew that AB four straight times. Every one of those fouls was ball 4. But hey, whatever, we’ll take it. Six in a row. Now if Toronto would just friggin’ lose a game.
They just talked to Coke on the radio. He said he was a little spooked to be pitching in the 9th. That would explain the control issues, I suppose.
Suzyn is interviewing Coke, he said he was jacked up, but relieving in the 9th is definitely different than the 8th, he got tips Tino the other day about pounding the outside corner.
*Cisco to Coke:*
“Com’on your good enough to do this”
“Relax dude you look a little excited out here”
I love ya Cisco
3 games back in the loss column to the Jays and 1 to the Red Sux
that was a long 9th inning, makes you appreciate how great Mo is, the 9th inning is whole different mindset from 7th and 8th inning relief, nice 4 game sweep, GO YANKS!
8 innings from CC tomorrow?
if someone could post post-game highlights I would be your best friend for life
I think Mo needed vodka in that water bottle after that inning.————————-
I thought the exact same thing.
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Wow. That was first thing I thought, too. Straight Stoli if he was smart…
Amazing they have over $250m+ in there rotation and all AAA guys in the bullpen….Maybe next year Cash can save some of the money for the bullpen.
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A bullpen is a tricky thing to set up. Not as easy as it sounds. Marte was lights out before he came to the Yanks.
Coke showed a lot of guts there. He’s been used a bit, lately, and combined with the adrenaline rush, was high and outside. Despite that, he hung tough and got it done. This will be a very big confidence builder for him.
I think he needs a day off, will pitch tomorrow for only one lefty batter.
Rishi – Game on YES, post-game coming up
And my favorite post of the 4-game series still remains one from Friday night. The Yanks are down 2 runs with a few innings left and the commenter writes:
“great. now we can’t win 3/4″
not a pretty game, but a win is a win.
Pat M
Absolutely, Coke was gassed two hitters ago. When you’re right, you’re right. I just hope the kid is OK. They’ve been riding him hard the last little while. That was a lot of high stress pitches and he’s still raw. Needs Mo to show him the cutter, just for a different look.
Angel, I didn’t see anything particularly negattive with my comment – I didn’t say they were going to lose – although I guess that’s how it sounded. I was just getting nervous…..The Twinkies were pecking away at the lead and the Yankees hadn’t scored in a few innings. I really didn’t mean to make it sound like the Yankees were destined to lose because by no means did I feel that way. This team does great things in late innings….it would be premature and foolhardy to lose faith in them
How come the people that complain and whine, stop posting immediately after the yankees win?
Great win by the Yankees with no Mo, and a short pen.
Thank goodness Mark Teixeira is Mark Teixeira:)
That’s 6! 134 more wins to go, Joe!
Yankees have spent big money for guys in the pen before and it didn’t work. Marte himself got a big deal. It’s not always lack of spending money. Anyone wants Kyle Farnsworth back? Dotel? Latroy Hawkins? Need I continue????
Bullpens are all about guys accepting their roles and succeeding. Each role is different from the next.
I am not satisfied.
Once…Just once, I’d like to see them attempt the hidden ball trick.
Is that too much to ask?
I am not paying these people to not exhaust all possibilities.
Gosh!
Thanks, Scorpio…I got the Baseball Tonight recap…yuck.
“Coke showed a lot of guts there. He’s been used a bit, lately, and combined with the adrenaline rush, was high and outside. Despite that, he hung tough and got it done. This will be a very big confidence builder for him. ”
In the post game he said the other day Tino was talking to him about learning to paint the outside corner and pounding it there in these type of situations, he said that’s what he was thinking while he was pitching vs Morneau and in the 9th.
Cisco calming him down was hilarious. I tell ya I love that guy.
At least tomorrow they will have Bruney for the 8th and then Mo. I am curious to see which clown they will get rid of tomorrow for Bruney. I am assuming it will be Ramirez and they will give Veras a little more time. Otherwise I am sure the Pirates will be waiting to pick up Veras. They are building a ex Yankee garbage team of their own.
Andrew
May 18th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.
Todd
May 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
This looks like a loss…….WAY too many wasted opportunities
R+
May 18th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Twins are going to end up winning
No MO, no Aceves tonight… bats go silent after the 1st, Pettitte keeps giving up runs
Eastport
May 18th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
This game has 8-6 Twins written all over it. No Rivera to close it out, no Bruney until tomorrow.
So many chances to blow this open. Going to come back to bite us….
Spiced Ham
May 18th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Oh God. Game over man, game over
Al from BK
May 18th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
At best we are looking at a tied game now.
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I don’t think you guys should buy lottery tickets tonight.
Your prognosticating skills are a little off. Better luck tomorrow.
Scranton fought back to tie the game at 4-4. Jackson struck out in the 9th with 2 outs and bases loaded, 1-4 with and RBI double and three strikeouts. Reegie Corona had a solo homer. Robertson pitched the perfect 10th but in the 11th inning, gave up a run on 2 hits and a walk. 5-4 Columbus.
Maybe I just read it wrongly, Betsy. It just sounded like you were thinking ominous thoughts and were sounding a tiny bit fatalistic, lol. Sorry, if I took it wrong way.
Anyone notice how Tex has basically made this his club since the Gomez incident? I really want him to emerge as a leader on this club. Jeter and Rodriguez are more of the lead by example type and Swisher and Damon are the jokers in the back of the room keeping everyone loose. This team needs an emotional leader and I am encouraged to see Tex getting in some faces on the field and in the dugout. That’s important and something the Yankees have been lacking since Paulie retired.
Brandon, I wonder how much Coke and Cervelli had played together in the minors. That’s what Coke needed, that little talk from Cervelli, more so than from Girardi the manager; that might haved intimidated him more.
Bo Knows,,,,Giradi was going to live or die with him in the 9th…..Slim pickins in the pen…..He’s been getting better as of late….Pitching his way out of that jam will make him better…..He’s now a go to guy….
Hey guys,
Pardon my ignorance but I was just wondering if anyone knows why only Pena, Cervelli and Coke (aka the youngsters) had that pep talk on the mound before the last out. I ask because Ken Singleton and David Cone just simply stated “Only coke, Cervelli and Pena can meet” – then cone said “welcome to the big leagues” (or something to that effect).
I’m impressed that Cervelli calmed him down so quick, he was on fumes in that 9th b/c of the adrenaline. I think he’ll do better next time since he got his feet wet there.
Thanks a lot DT for doing that. The y need to be reposted so people can see how dumb they are.I went back and found a few from earlier in the season when everyone was calling Tex a joke and posted them.
GB, I disagree – I don’t care how close the games were, the Yankees got the job done – 4 games, 4 wins. The Yankees were a little bit better in each game – this feels like a very sweet 4 game sweep. They won close games – I feel very good about that.
I meant to say how dumb their comments are by the way. Not trying to put anyone down.
Frankie has made the loss of Posada and Molina bearable………He won’t keep hitting like this, but I love this kid: confident, enthusiastic, calls a good game, can execute a bunt…….the vets like him already.
hey baseball tonight guys, the Yankees took 2 of 3 from the Jays…thanks
Pat
I agree, but my concern is for the kid. He needs a light regimen for the next week and he won’t get it. Baltimore have very good hitters. Bruney coming back is not a sure thing.
Dave, that was a great observation by Singleton wasn’t it? I doubt I would have noticed it if he didn’t mention it. I doubt it was done by design but maybe the vets stayed back since Coke was obviously nervous going for his first S so having a couple of familiar faces from AAA – where he was a stud – maybe helped his confidence level a bit more than a couple of baseball legends giving you advice.
Hey Angel – well, I was quite negative at that point -but that’s just me. It’s not that I lost faith in the Yankees, but I worry about everything, lol.
Bruney plus another solid arm in the BP would be great. Get it done Cash.
Dave – unless it’s a pitching change, only one infielder can go over and talk to the pitcher. (besides the catcher)
A rule change from a few years ago.
Why Pena and not Jeter? I dunno. Maybe because Pena is faster.
Rishi,
Post game update:
They just showed Girardi handing Edwar a Metrocard and directions to Port Authority!
One thing is for certain, The Twins are a very good hardnose ball team….Very young as well…..Thye’re not going away for some years to come……That’s what GB was alluding too, all these games were tossups
No worries tonight all! 6 straight wins and 3 series wins. All is good in Yankee land. Keep it rolling with Bmore and bring in the champs!
I live in Philly for work so a series win this weekend will be especially nice. Plus I am heading up Saturday.
Thanks, Bronx Jeers:)
The Ghost, thank you so much for confirming that. I think you are probably dead on that it had more to do with the fact that the vets didn’t want to stress him out than anything else. But still, and maybe I’m over-reading this – the tone of Singleton and Cone as they made the observation was a little neutral. It seemed like that was something “standard.”
And there’s no question that was a great observation by Singleton – he’s second to none as a commentator.
I hope Coke didn’t use the worked “spooked”, lol. However, I can completely understand it if he was jacked – why wouldn’t he be? He struggled, but he got the 3rd out before the Twins scored the tying run and that’s all that count. I do think he could use a couple of days off – he’s been used a LOT lately…..and coming off of a back injury to boot. I hate to ask any pitcher, even an ace like CC, to have to give us 8 innings, but he almost has to tomorrow.
I agree with Bo. I’m concerned with Coke’s arm as well. Not a lot of options tonight so there’s nothing much Girardi could do. But that doesn’t change the workload issues and stress on his arm.
That said this will be a very good learning experience from Coke. It’s very easy to forget that he’s a rookie and has never pitched out of the pen before the end of last year.
Veras and Ramirez continue to be terrible. They just don’t throw strikes. That Veras didn’t implode in that inning was just random luck. Once again he had terrible command.
Bull pen issues aside – terrific series against Toronto and obviously against the Twins.
Mark Teixeira is once again Mark Teixeira. The home runs speak for themselves. But that play he made in the 9th was tremendous. Another huge 9th inning defensive gem for Tex. Imagine Giambi trying to make that play.
The teams coming together some and they are still playing very, very short. Reinforcements are coming.
For Rishi:
Never done a post-game recap so bear with me.
Part 1
Postgame starts with Lorenz running a short “Big Tex” highlight reel from this series and commenting on how things have changed for him since A-Rod came back. Coney & Singleton comment on the great defense behind Andy, Phil Coke praised for handling inherited runners well but closing a ball game is a diff animal. Coke earned his save.
3 of the games won by 1 run, very impressive…Yankee stadium crowd was alive and loud said Cone.
Girardi: 4 great games, Minny very hot coming in, team did great job tonight without Mo, was hoping for tack on runs but Dickey shut them down, didn’t think Andy had a good cutter but battled & did a nice job, only wanted to use Coke for 1 inning but with Morneau on deck changed mind…BP did a good job, noted the great defensive plays. Mo wanted to pitch b/c “Andy’s pitching” but Joe told Mo no.
“Dave – unless it’s a pitching change, only one infielder can go over and talk to the pitcher. (besides the catcher)
A rule change from a few years ago.
Why Pena and not Jeter? I dunno. Maybe because Pena is faster. ”
Oh boy – my apologies
Cliff –
I’m not trying to pick on the negative nellies.
Some can’t help it. It’s their nature. Others are probably trolls.
Strange dynamic though. If you say “this Yankee will get it done here” everyone says – shhh… you’ll jinx him!
If you say “oh boy, here comes a Yankee disaster” – no one ever says shhhh… it will come true!
Rishi,
Girardi on postgame: four great games, Twins were hot coming in, was hoping they would keep tacking on, but Dickey did a good job shutting them down, every player is a little happier when they are hitting. Great performance from Andy, didn’t have good cutter, took line drive off palm and bicep, not used to seeing anyone but MO save games, only wanted to use Coke for one inning, but felt needed to bring him in for Morneau, Coke will be off tomorrow, it’s a different feeling without Mo, needed lenghth out of Andy, big defensive plays, Pena, Tex, defense was really good. Mo was stretching, but that was just habit, Joe asked him how he felt and he said “Andy’s pitching”, but Joe wanted to give him a day off. Tex is playing up to his ability, doesn’t think he was uncomfortable, attitude has remained the same.
LMAO this was a hilarious exchange in the 9th inning
*Cisco to Coke:*
“Com’on your good enough to do this”
“Relax dude you look a little excited out here”
*El Nino to Coke:*
“What’s the big deal, it’s just an out”
I can’t believe that slap rat Gomez swung at the 1st pitch in the 7th inning with the bases loaded. Veras just walked the batter before him and I am sure that Gardenhire wasn’t too happy about it. I remember reading that Gardenhire sometimes gives him and the other young guys on the team the take sign when he thinks they are too aggressive at the plate. But I will take it.
That’s true about Coke and his inexperience – you know, in the heat of a game, you get frustrated with these guys, but they are all doing the best that they can. Phil’s come a long way in a short time.
CB, I was just about to say that Tex made ANOTHER great play in the 9th. He’s better than Tino at 1B IMO – and I adored Tino. He and Alex make for a beastly combination (and by the way, how foolish do those mediots who claimed the two don’t get along look)…… Tex is more emotional than I thought he’d be as well. He handled his struggles extremely well – remained his usual level-headed self. I think that showed that he absolutely does have the personality for NY……I was one of those who thought he should be moved down temporarily, and I was wrong.
“Mo wanted to pitch b/c “Andy’s pitching” but Joe told Mo no.”
Thanks for the recap, Scoprio and Clare…I especially like that Mo wanted to get the record for closer/starter saves
, but I do agree he needed to stay seated, but you can see why he was getting to antsy in the bp
lol coke is a character!!
With any luck, Sabathia can go at least 8 innings tomorrow, preferrably the distance.
Coke is hilarious. Great interview.
Rishi,
Coke: Getting a save “is hard” with lots of emphasis. Mo’s really good. It’s different than just coming in with 2 run lead. Joe told him he’s the only one he wanted out there. Frankie and Pena were telling him to relax. “Man he loves that guy” regarding Tex’s play. Everything was way more amplified. He was a little mad at Morneau, wanted to make sure he got him out, then the ninth rolled around and he doesn’t know what happened. Said to Mo, he, you’re way better than I am – you can have that job.
Coke is not your typical Yankee interview. He’s more from the Swisher school, with a whole lot more Opie in him.
Coke is funny.
He looks a little shell shocked.
Coke” Uh, Where’s Enter Sandman?”
Coke to Mo: ” You’re way better than me”
Anyone else notice the emotion (fist pumps) Cervelli showed after the Veras flyout in the seventh and the Coke K of Morneau to end the eighth.
I love that he dosen’t feel he needs to act a certian way to fit in…just being a kid and acting like himself.
This is something I haven’t seen with team in some years.
To anyone who says defense at First doesn’t matter, look at the last two games. Tex’s defense may have saved two games the past two days. It’s great having an all around player at first base finally.
Rishi – Part 2
Coke: totally gassed right now, can’t think…Joe told him that he IS the guy they want out there, Velli told him to be cool, Pena told him to be relaxed but Coke admitted to being pretty nervous. Loves Tex. 9th inning just seemed “more amplified”…and he wished “Enter Sandman’ would start playing…Mo told him he did good that he got the job done.
Nice comments from Coke. He was DEFINITELY relieved.
Next up is Andy but I’m pretty sure you know what Andy will say, that he battled and thank all his great teammates for picking him up.
Coke is awesome. So refreshing to see a kid, totally enjoying the experience, being completely honest and not just running out boilerplate. Man, it’s great to have some youth on the team.
wow, coke seems almost traumatized in his post game interview. mo makes it look so easy, but games like today remind us how good mo really is.
coke said he went up to mo and said wow youre a lot better at that than i. and mo just said good job man that doesnt matter you got it done. haha
Andy:
” I was scared for our health, They were hittin so many balls hard”
Andy-I was concerned for the fielders and myself because the balls were hit so hard…lol
El Nino to Coke:
“What’s the big deal, it’s just an out”
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Hahahahaha
nice win. Bring on Baltimore!!
LOL Coke……..I hope he’s just kidding with his Mo comments, though. I’m a little uneasy because hidden within cracks and jokes are always kernals of truth. I’m not saying he should expect to be a closer, but does he want to pitch in a big spot, even in the 8th? I can’t say for sure…….
Andy:it was a battle, was concerned for his health and his guys because they were hitting so many hard hit balls. Bullet off of him, was fortunate to get an out at third, ball hit his thumb and his bicep, but he’s still attached. His cutter was flat all night long, but good win, good sweep.
Andy
“For a while I was concerned with my health and the safety of my players out there that they were hitting the balls so hard.”
The ball hit off my thumb and hit off the biceps but I’m all good.
They scored a lot of runs for me. Never had a cutter at all. Good win. Big Sweep. We’re playing good at home and hopefully we can continue to do this.
“He’s better than Tino at 1B IMO – and I adored Tino. He and Alex make for a beastly combination ”
He’s much better defensively than Tino. Much better. He’s not Mattingly out there but that’s hardly a knock. Tex is a very good defensive player and he’s shown it here.
Coming into the season Alex and Tex looked to be the most 3-4 combo in the game. That didn’t go according to plan but they’re both back now and they’ll continue to be enormous challenges for the opposition to get through. Both guys hit for power and get on base.
Look at how Boston’s struggled since Youkilis hit the DL.
You can’t replace players like Alex and while Youkilis is nowhere near Alex’s level or Tex’s he was the hottest hitter in the AL this season. Any team that has that kind of bat removed is going to struggle.
“To anyone who says defense at First doesn’t matter, look at the last two games. Tex’s defense may have saved two games the past two days. It’s great having an all around player at first base finally.”
You got a believer in me. Tex is the MVP of this series.
S.A. Coke is hilarious but Pena might have had the quote of the night there.
Vader – I couldn’t agree more with you. I really hope that we will see a lot of Cervelli in the future. Pena is also playing great, I love both of their gloves. They’re both the type of players you need on the team to win, and the type that we’ve been lacking a little bit recently. I love the enthusiasm, as well as the “young/athletic” player
Betsy,
I wouldn’t take what Coke said too seriously, he was clearly clowning around for the press. He was nowhere near serious. He was deliberately being funny and self-deprecating, and not revealing anything at all, except his sense of humor.
awe, Coke…just be happy you got it done
Cervelli is a very cool, confident kid…..I love it. Maybe he won’t ever be a starter in the big leagues, but he sure seems to have the smarts and defensive ability to be a terrific backup.
“I’m not saying he should expect to be a closer, but does he want to pitch in a big spot, even in the 8th? I can’t say for sure…….”
Betsy he was converted to a reliever this past yr. he had never pitched to save a game let alone in the show. He got that much better over the past yr. that GI Joe is starting to have faith in him when he needs a big out. He’s like his Farsny only more effective. I think putting him in that situation was good b/c it was like breaking his inexperience and growing him up. His post games are YT worthy.
During the winter I mentioned that Texeria is a switch hitting Tino,,,only better…That wasn’t recieved warmly, but it’s true…Texeria is going to win a few MVP’S here in NYC….He’s that good….
Damon – “It would help if the teams in front of us start losing too”
LOL, he scoreboard watches too. He knows what Boston/Toronto are doing and Tampa has won 4 in a row too.
Cisco eyes: “Yeh you know”
God I LOVE Cisco
Will be a sad day when we have to send him back down
Cervelli postgame:
I forgot what he said. Too hypnotized.
I think Kim Jones fainted.
I don’t think there is anyway Pena goes down.
Cervelli will have a harder time to stick when both Posada and Molina come back, but Cash will be the one to go down when Posada comes back.
I am also getting this feeling that Teixiera is going to have a big presence in that clubhouse for years to come.
Tex on MLB Network
Andy’s performance today gets a “C” grade.
Giving up 12 hits in 6 innings is ridiculous.
Tex is starting to warm up, and Swisher needs to sit for a while.
Six wins in a row, only one game back of Boston. They must be pulling their hair out over there, here they sweep us 5 straight, and we are still right on their butt. HA HA HA!!!!
Wait till we play you again Red Sox, you will be eating smoke from our exhaust as we pass you. HA HA HA.
“I forgot what he said. Too hypnotized.
I think Kim Jones fainted.”
That’s why Berroa is still around. He’s in charge of the smelling salts.
lol at Swish interrupting Mark during that interview.
Tex- “I apologize for the interruption that’s Nick Swisher yelling at me”
argh! I am so mad I have to watch this stupid ESPN!!! You don’t realize how bad it is/has been until you stop watching and are forced to watch again!
I hope that Molina is still a couple of weeks away. I love how much energy Cervelli has and of course his defense. Obviously I don’t expect his hitting to continue like this but as long as he can hold his own and continues the great defense. At least they know they have an option for next years back up catcher.
so Tex gets the belt?
Cone looks like this every night. What is up with him? Boozing with Siwisher?
http://thesportshernia.typepad.....fying.html
Clare, thanks! I listened to the post-game, but really was posting here and on my other Yankees sites so I wasn’t paying that much attention. I will catch the replay on YES.com later…….Brandon, very good points. Also, I like that Coke has a self-deprecating sense of humor and it sure is better than being all mopey and depressed about the struggles. He seems to have the right attitude.
Did Pena really say that? LOL I wonder if he was being purposely humorous or if he really wanted to know what the big deal was about one out? Pena and Frankie have brought youthful enthusiasm to the team, but not just that – they bring skills. Are they great? No – but have we found our future utility infielder and backup catcher? Very possibly……..
One thing I saw tonight that I loved was the guys giving Swish a pat on the back after he made his last out, supporting and encouraging him during his slump.
S.A. Coke is hilarious but Pena might have had the quote of the night there.
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It’s was as though Pena was like, come on dude and just get the out. I have to make it home by curfew.
Post game over.
Now we get to see how big Kay’s head is compared to Girardi’s.
So Damon hands out a championship belt to the player of the game each game ?
BTW who doesn’t love that Super Mario Bros. accent Cisco has, Kim Jones nearly fainted.
Cashman better get us some relievers and he better get them soon
Betsy, how soon do they post the interviews on YES.com?
Kevin-
He said he was out with Boomer (wells not Berman) until the sun came up today
I think the person who has the belt passes it on the to the top (offensive?) performer of the game…Damon has it to pass on. he got it from arod
“So Damon hands out a championship belt to the player of the game each game ?”
I read somewhere today that the player with the belt decides who gets it next.
Gayle,
I believe it. He always looks so sweaty and freaked out during the postgame. It’s comical.
“Cone looks like this every night. What is up with him? Boozing with Siwisher?”
At some time during the game Singleton was saying how he left his home so early to catch a train to get to NY and Cone asked him if he saw the sunrise. Singleton said yes and Cone responded ” Yeah I think me and Boomer saw it too”
Coke has an ERA of almost 5 and has been tremendously overused
He is becoming another Proctor. Bruney is no savior either, he isin’t going to pitch 2 innings everyday.
Ultimately, other guys have to step up… can’t blowout the arms of Coke/Bruney.
Oh man, I missed Conie saying that about Boomer. Classic.
Molina’s rehab is now on a much slower schedule….
Rishi, not for a few hours at least. Here in NY, they probably won’t be posted until I wake up in 8 hours, lol, since the post-game just ended.
Bronx…I heard that too, pretty funny.
I was also thinking the same thing during the post game recap.
Thanks, Betsy…i’m going to go pass out now and check again in the am
“He is becoming another Proctor. Bruney is no savior either, he isin’t going to pitch 2 innings everyday. ”
Relax man what’s the big deal
Hey, if you play close, nailbiting games everyday– then this is what will happen. The pen is going to be taxed and ineffective and they have no margin for error.
Winning close games builds character, but after a while, it takes a toll on the team, physically and mentally. These guys need a 10-0 game in the worst way.
Or a 9 inning 4 hit shutout from your Ace.
West side May 18th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Coke has an ERA of almost 5 and has been tremendously overused
He is becoming another Proctor. Bruney is no savior either, he isin’t going to pitch 2 innings everyday.
Ultimately, other guys have to step up… can’t blowout the arms of Coke/Bruney.
West Side,
The point is Bruney makes the lineup longer. Just like Arod in the lineup, it is another more than capable arm. With Bruney back, Coke now gets pushed back to the 7th, if needed. When Marte comes back, same thing. With Aceves also in the mix, the bullpen now becomes quite deep and formidable.
I’d rather keep Cisco on the team as a 3rd catcher than have Nady as a DH only
Vader,
Even then, MO was warming up and ready to come in if CC had allowed another baserunner. We only had a 4-0 lead.
My battery died so I couldn’t do a Cervelli recap as it happened, but he was adorable. I really like the fact that he does interviews in English without an interpreter even though his English is not perfect.
As to substance, Cervelli said that Coke was kindof freaked out, and he told him to relax. He says he tries to make the pitchers comfortable, and asks lots of questions. He agreed that this is a great learning experience. Kim asked him where he learned to bunt, and he said he’s always been able to bunt, his whole life. He said he’s not a power hitter so he has to do the little things. He said he was telling Andy to keep trying to throw his cutter because it’s his best pitch.
These close games wouldn’t be a problem if we actually had a bullpen.
But considering that all but 2 arms are mostly dead weight, it makes it difficult. You’re force feeding the underbelly of your pen into big spots out of necessity. Do you think Girardi likes bringing Veras and Edwar into big spots? He has no choice.
Great win though, but Cashman HAS to fix the bullpen. We can’t keep winning games like this.
Clare, thanks! Cervelli sounds like a 10 year vet…..and he’s just a kid.
Lifer…true but I will take it.
How can anyone not love Cervelli, I mean really.
When you win 4 games by a total of 5 runs you’re going to use the pen a lot. I’d rather have a tired bullpen and a 4 game sweep than a rested bullpen and a split.
Tex and A Rod are going to cause teams a ton of problems this year, its going to be fun to watch.
Expect to see Cervelli for awhile, Molina isn’t close to returning. It’ll be interesting to see how the staff does with Posada behind the plate vs. Cervelli when Jorge comes back. The guys love throwing to Frankie.
This is what they needed,anmice long streak. No reason to think they can’t win 2/3 from Baltimore, and a sweep is a definite possibility.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05.....38;emc=rss
As for that infamous blooper from 2001, Burnett later admitted that he was sick of seeing the van — which carried the mascot Billy the Marlin — circling the field while he warmed up. It caused a delay of several minutes while the glass was picked up.
“I was young and stupid,” Burnett said before smiling and reverting to his official explanation at the time. “But it slipped.”
I don’t think I’ve ever seen that blooper – I would kill to see it now. I wonder if it’s on You Tube? I would also kill to see someone dump some Gatorade on AJ, lol
Cervelli, Aceves, and Pena – the Mexican bandits
Love these guys. Hope they stay up here a while.
I TOLD you this team would be fine.
Stadium was good tonight!
I love how Steve Berthume refers to Yankee Stadium as “The Whiffle Ball Ballpark in the Bronx” on Baseball Tonight
I know it is supposed to be a shot at us (Berthume is a Sox fan from CT), but its still funny
My guess is Edwar gets sent down tomorrow when Bruney is recalled. They just can’t seem to let go of Veras. They’re hoping the light turns on at some point. I don’t know. Veras scares me. The guy shows flashes of brilliance then makes you want to put your head through a wall.
Veras is the 2009 version of Kyle Farnsworth. That’s the best way I can describe it. You’re never happy when they bring him in. At least that’s the way I feel.
I mean, they can’t send down Aceves after the way he pitched right? Can they even send Tomko down? Not Coke. Not Mo. Who’s left?
Alby, Veras, Edwar.
My guess is Edwar goes down.
The secrets behind AJ’s success:
http://www.nj.com/yankees/inde.....ohnny.html
Of course, surprise is tougher to achieve after three straight walk-off victories. Take Sunday afternoon for instance. Damon kept his head on a swivel, looking back toward the dugout as the time neared for his close-up. Spotting this, Burnett got a little help from teammate Brett Gardner.
Just when Damon thought he was safe, Burnett popped out from behind the human shield, and wham.
“It’s going be hard soon because guys are going to start looking for it,” Burnett said. “So I’ve got to use a blocker. And you’ve got to try new routes.”
*Welcome to Miss Annie’s Daycare. While we’re waiting for the mommies and daddies to pick up their todlers Miss Annie is going to show you the new things they learned today! Please keep the noise down because they are all curled up into little balls now and sucking on their binkies.*
“This game sort of has the air of inevitablity about it”
“twins are going to win this game. this has a really bad feeling to it.”
“This looks like a loss…….WAY too many wasted opportunities”
“Twins are going to end up winning”
“This game has 8-6 Twins written all over it. No Rivera to close it out, no Bruney until tomorrow.”
“WHY IS VERAS COMING IN? Joe Girardi really never learns. Only two things can happen here. A three-run homer or a walk. This is disgusting.”
“Oh god…not Jose Veras….anyone but Veras…”
“Way to get ahead Veras. YOU’RE TERRIBLE.”
“oh god not veras.”
“please, will anyone be shocked if this guy blows tonight. I’d be more shocked if he actually did well.”
“Oh my god. Get Veras OUT of there.”
“girardi is an idiot”
“Wassamatter Girardi, my mother wasn’t available?”
“Just a wasted game here. Andy should go pull Veras himself.”
“Who give a flying if he gets claimed. He is awful. I can’t stand him.”
“Bye Veras you punk, nice knowing ya. Hope you are gone tomorrow.”
“Veras rolls a lucky 7!!!!!!!!!!! The guy stinks….”
“Don’t understand why the bum is still up here :/”
“christina… my God, even a real Putz is better than our putz…”
“At best we are looking at a tied game now.”
“Absolute garbage this guy is”
“The only way Veras and Edwar are off this team is if the Yankees lose an important game that they lose. And it sucks that that is what is needed for the two to be gone.”
“Ugh, here we go”
“OH MY GOD… YOU ARE TERRIBLE COKE”
“What in the name of Christ are you doing, Phil!?”
“How do you walk Carlos Gomez ? I mean really, 1 out away, battle fool !”
“I am going to implode”
“This is horrendous. 1 more strike is all we needed!”
Even though the toddlers are still learning, we had to put little Christina in time out since she couldn’t play nice and said stupid things. If her mommy and daddy can’t control her better we will have to ask them to stop taking her to Miss Annie’s.
I don’t understand all this talk about Cervelli as a backup. We’re talking very good game calling skills, good defense and maybe it’s early, but good hitting for average. Where does this backup thing come up? To me he’s already better than Montero offensively, just on his approach to at bats. Sure you send him down when Montero comes back but with the caveat that he’s apprenticing for the starting job because I think Posada’s age makes it risky to be a full time catcher.
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“To me he’s already better than Montero offensively, just on his approach to at bats.”
I hope you mean Molina. Because Montero at 19 is better offensively then Cervelli will ever be. You have to look at #’s. I hope not, but odds are that Cervelli will come back to earth, based on his #’s in the Minors.
I like the way Girardi has been handling the pen the last couple of games – especially the way he’s handled Veras and Ramirez. He’s keeping a close eye on the implosion meter and yanking them before the game gets out of hand. This is what he did last year and was one of the big reasons why the Yankee bullpen was their greatest strength. When pitchers have a couple of effective outings it does wonders for the confidence and it can sometimes get them on a roll. I remember Veras, Ramirez and even Farnworth having untouchable runs last year and it was all due to Girardi not allowing them to implode when they don’t have it.
Unfortunately it’s probably too late to save Ramirez with Bruney coming back, but it’s important to note that there are very few reliable relievers in MLB so managers are routinely forced between a bad or worse choices in late innings. I think the way a manager uses a reliever can go a long way in establishing their confidence and effectiveness. Hopefully Girardi keeps it up.