Alone in first place
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Jul 21, 2009 
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With Boston losing its fourth straight, the Yankees are now alone in first place in the AL East for the first time since June 8.
The Yanks (56-37) have won five straight and 18 of 23.
Last five games: 45 innings, 9 earned runs. It’s not rocket science.
I asked Sergio Mitre if he remembered the last time he pitched in front of 45,000+ fans. He shook his head.
“I was in Miami,” he said. “It had been a long time.”
YANKEES IN FIRST AND IM FIRST WHOOOO!!!! GOOD TIMES GALORE
Good thing we spotted the Red Sox 8 games!
Now we just have to stay in 1st place
Life is good.
I wonder what John Henry will write on his Twitter next.
Maris, “frustrating games”
From the other thread:
Everyone has issues with the back of their rotation. The Yanks are far from the only one.
Look at the Red Sox….
Dice-K has been a complete disaster just like Wang – ineffectiveness, injuries, and all.
Wakefield was just placed on the DL. Smoltz hasn’t been good at all. Penny hasn’t been good, either.
The Yanks probably do need to go find another arm but their primary competition is not exactly sending out the 1970 Baltimore Orioles to the mound every night.
They have just as many issues as the Yanks do.
now if only this team could figure out how to beat Anaheim, I’d be excited about their prospects about getting out of the first round if this holds up.
I wish the Sox swoon was happening next month.
As is, they have all the more reason to make a splash at the trade deadline…a Victor Martinez-type.
Good thing we spotted the Red Sox 8 games!…Don’t forget that they are the better team too, if you listen to the so-called experts.
MG, I’m not fretting, but you and I simply want what’s best for the team and we disagree on the best method. Just because the Yankees have a good record in Andy and Joba’s games doesn’t mean they’ve pitched well – it’s merely a product of the Yankees scoring a lot of runs. I’m glad you have faith in Andy, but IMO, it’s still something of blind faith. I think the Yankees need pitching – and I think it’s an obvious need. It has nothing to do with me worrying and everything to do with me being realistic.
GF, good points – hadn’t thought of it like that.
Richie, it’s too late to stretch Phil out…….and I don’t want him bouncing back and forth between starter and reliever. I honestly think he’s staying just where he is for the remainder of 2009.
The 1st place Yankees are playing great baseball.
It feels nice to have first place all by our lonesome, even if it’s just for one night
It feels nice to have first place all by our lonesome, even if it’s just for one night
…and yet all they’ll be talking about on WFAN and the Michael Kay show tomorrow is the bogus Mets-Halladay trade rumors. Very frustrating.
Gee whiz – y’all realize that if the Yanks had SPLIT the season series thus far with Boston, they’d right now be leading the AL East by 9 GAMES? That’s insane.
Darrin…If they had only won two games it would be a 5 game lead.
I’m happy with the back of the rotation. Don’t forget guys, this was Mitre’s first major league start since having Tommy John surgery.
Joba, Pettitte and Mitre will be up and down but we saw this week how good they can be. If they pitch like this it gives the team a shot to win every time out.
And like Pat M said, think about who will actually be starting in October. Once you hit the playoffs you can survive with 3 effective starters.
We are also playing .600 ball and only trail LAD for the best record in baseball. Life is good!
“Gee whiz – y’all realize that if the Yanks had SPLIT the season series thus far with Boston, they’d right now be leading the AL East by 9 GAMES? That’s insane.”
Mitre did a nice job he had to be a little nervous. So far he has a lower ERA as a starter then Hughes and Wang this year.
I dont understand why people want Hughes in the rotation. The yankees would be foolish to do that. He has 5.45 era as a starter this year and 0.84 era as a reliever he belongs in the bullpen and now it has become a 7 inning game for the yanks.
I don’t get overly excited when the Yanks are down by 3 games in the middle of July so I’m not going to get overly excited about being up by one game in the third week of July.
Lots of baseball to be played until October. This race is likely going to have a few more lead changes before the regular season is over.
Anyone else concerned about how Girardi has used the bullpen. I understand game situations are going to dictate usage but doesn’t Joe have to find spots to use everybody. At this point Melancon, Bruney and Roberttson havn’t pitched since Anaheim. Eventually you are going to need them and you an’t expect relievers who are used to throwing everyday to have any command off of a 10 to 12 day layoff.
Don’t get too happy with the wins, fellow Yankee fans, there is still a lot of baseball left to play. But, you gotta like our chances!
Anyway, the Yankees pitching is fine, there is no need to make a stupid trade right now. Things seem to be falling into place rather nicely, and if there is a problem down the road, then ride it out. This offense is too good to lose too many games by 5-4 or 6-5 margins. If the pitching falters a bit, the offense can keep them in it.
But, I do have one major complaint – If my cable baseball package forces me to have to watch the Oriole broadcast tomorrow, I will go stark raving mad! Jim Palmer cannot shut up for 2 seconds! It’s blah blah blah, the Orioles can win this game … blah blah blah … the Orioles are back in this game … blah blah blah … the Orioles can get to Mariano Rivera here … blah blah blah … he’s due for a blown save … blah blah blah … oh, Yankees win again…
We have to have optimism with our pitching matchups tomorrow and CC against the A’s as well. Maybe hold first place for more than a day or so
GF…that is true, but to be where they are, being 0-8 against the Sox, is huge.
f-ck the chowds in beantown.
Day game tomorrow, with AJ on the mound.
“Lots of baseball to be played until October. This race is likely going to have a few more lead changes before the regular season is over.”
Bingo. All 3 of these teams in the East will be there deep into September.
“Anyone else concerned about how Girardi has used the bullpen.”
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I understand where you are coming from, but for me, no.
I have also criticized joe’s use of the pen, and a few other things, but after what I have seen lately, he has this team firing on all cylinders – good the wheels come off in August, absolutely, but I don’t think it will.
He knows these players strengths and weaknesses, who to use, and who to rest, who to position on the field, and who to pinch hit for. I got no complaints, win or lose this year, he’s done fine by me.
“It feels nice to have first place all by our lonesome, even if it’s just for one night”
Save the feeling for a while because it’s not going to only last one night.
@hsilverm11375
July 21st, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Anyone else concerned about how Girardi has used the bullpen. I understand game situations are going to dictate usage but doesn’t Joe have to find spots to use everybody. At this point Melancon, Bruney and Roberttson havn’t pitched since Anaheim. Eventually you are going to need them and you an’t expect relievers who are used to throwing everyday to have any command off of a 10 to 12 day layoff.
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I was thinking the same thing. Bruney has been struggling with command since coming back from the DL. Him not pitching for this long cant be good. I think the yanks kind of rushed him he should of had a couple more rehab apperances in the minors instead of just one. Hopefully the yanks blowout the orioles tommorow and Burney can get some work.
Girardi HAS to get Melancon/Bruney/Robertson into a game. It’s been almost 2 weeks since they have pitched.
I understand we’re playing close games, but he can’t just let those guys rot in the pen. Then when we need them, don’t be upset if they walk the bases loaded and have no idea where the ball is going. They haven’t worked in so long.
Betsy, we’re both good fans of the same team, there is no argument between us, but it’s not blind faith on my part. I just don’t see any other team in contention that has a #3 that is significantly better than Andy, particularly considering his overall playoff success. If this were the ’69 Mets as the opponents I might be concerned but somehow Tim Wakefield or the other potential 3rd game starters in a series don’t bother me enough to make a trade that costs me multiple good prospects. Plus the Yankees ‘pen is going to be extra strong during the playoffs so it isn’t as much of an issue anyway.
Girardi can’t manufacture innings for these guys. We have played 5 close games coming out of the break— that is not the time to try and work Bruney back into shape or get Melancon innings.
He handled the pen fine. He gave MO his day off. He got Hughes another day off today. He has to try and win close games, not get his secondary relievers work. I’m sure those guys are all throwing bullpens to keep them fresh.
Don’t worry – Girardi will be able to get those guys into games. Sometimes you just go through funny stretches during the season. There hasn’t been a reasonable place to put the 2nd tier in a game the past week. Just like sometimes we go 10 games without Mo – this is one of those stretches.
Girardi is doing a good job handling the ‘pen, I agree with 81 Yankees. Secondary pitchers don’t get used unless it’s the right time, there is nothing you can do about that. There will be plenty of opportunities to use each of them because the Yankees are not going to continue to win 18 out of 23 the rest of the season and the pitching won’t continue to be lights out either without some bad games.
Darrin
Gee whiz – y’all realize that if the Yanks had SPLIT the season series thus far with Boston, they’d right now be leading the AL East by 9 GAMES? That’s insane.
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5 games… split would be 4-4. 1+4=5
sorry for another math lesson.
Girardi is doing a good job handling everything except CF.
Mr. Franco & MG……The point I’m attempting to make is that the loss of Wang can be covered up during the season…Come October teams like Tamps & Detriot will be very tough because of their front line starters and the depth of the roation…..Think about rolling out Andy Pettite as the # 3 starter and all you’re going to get is the same as in 05,06,07….Great offensive team with a lack of starting pitching….One of most debated issues this winter was whether Wang was an Ace or not….Regardless of that debate he was a solid # 2 starting pitcher and he’s gone…..That is what needs to be fixed now….I still think the front office sees this and will make a play for Halliday…And if they need to take on a salary so be it…
Wow Gardner – I think you need the math lesson.
“Girardi is doing a good job handling everything except CF.”
Even that. LOL
BTW Austin Mr.Jackson if your nasty will soon put an end to it next yr.
Pat, which starters behind the #1 and #2 on Detroit and Tampa give them a huge advantage over Andy and Joba? I sure didn’t see it in the series against the Tigers this past weekend. Other than Verlander and Jackson, who scares you? Porcello has fallen way off and is a rookie, who else do they have?
Pat, if the Yankees could get Doc without mortgaging their young talent (particularly Hughes and Joba) I’m all for it but I believe the chances are 1 in a 100 at best.
Great point, Pat M – as usual.
However, the playoff rotation of Sabathia, Burnett, Chamberlain, and Pettitte is the best we’ve had since the days of Clemens, Cone, El Duque, and Pettitte. I know Andy and the Jobber make us nervous, but they may just get it together in the second half and be the kind of pitchers we know they can be.
I really respect your opinion, but I vote stand pat (no pun intended) : )
I understand game situations for the most part have dictated the way he has used everyone. And for the most part I believe he has done what he has had to based on how the games have unfolded. I’m just concerned especially for Bruney because I think he is a top tier guy who needs to pitch his way out of his current problems and isn’t getting the opportunity
Nope, sorry Darrin but Gardner is right. If they had split the season series, thats 4 wins to the Yanks and 4 losses to the Sux. That’s a four game lead…same thing as tonight’s win combined with boston loss
Darrin July 21st, 2009 at 11:50 pm
Wow Gardner – I think you need the math lesson.
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No, we would have won 4 more games and Boston would have lost 4 more. That’s 4 games in the standings.
Think of it this way, NYY wins and Boston doesn’t play, that’s a half game we have up on them. They lose and we don’t play, that’s another half game. So we play them head to head and that’s 1 game up. Multiply that by 4 and that’s 4 games. Just take my word for it.
We grabbed first place on the day Beckett pitched.
No looking back.
We will continue to be in first place for the rest of the season.
All is right with the world.
I am with Pepitone on this. I think Joba has 2 months to start dominating and be a #1 in the 3 hole.
By the way Pep. how was CC’s last start ace like or…
In the case of Bruney, I have a feeling that he is being rested to become completely healthy.
LMAO! karl ravech just said this is the first time the yanks are in first place for the first time all year pahaha what a joke.
Can anyone tell me which team this year that will make the postseason will have 4 lights out starter? Sabathia, Burnett, Pettitte and Chamberlain as starters and having a lock down bullpen with Mariano, Hughes, Aceves, Coke and hopefully Bruney if he gets back to form is good enough to win in the postseason.
Gardner –
Yankees (56-37)
Boston (55-38)
If the Yankees went 4-4 against Boston instead of 0-8
Yankees (60-33)
Boston (51-42)
That’s a difference of nine games. But, it’s entirely wishful thinking.
ok if the 8 games were split the Yankees would be 60 – 33
The sox would be 51 – 42 that is nine games
“5 games… split would be 4-4. 1+4=5
sorry for another math lesson.”
They would be nine games up. If they split, Yanks would be 60-33, Sox would be 51-42. You’re forgetting to tack the losses onto Boston’s record.
Sorry for the math lesson. (Is that what the cool kids say?)
“Jason
July 21st, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Nope, sorry Darrin but Gardner is right. If they had split the season series, thats 4 wins to the Yanks and 4 losses to the Sux. That’s a four game lead…same thing as tonight’s win combined with boston loss”
Jason and Gardner need to go to Math Summer school.
Currently NYY are 56-37. Boston is 55-38.
If they had split the first 8 – NY would have four more wins, four less losses. Boston would have the opposite.
NYY would have been 60-33. Boston would have been 51-42.
Happy to hear NYY are alone in first place.
I still worry about hitting problem,and hope Kevin Long to teach Posoda and Swisher how to hit well.
Pepitone # 25….Are we really expecting Joba to be a starter come October ??? Is Dice-K really done for the season ??? Is Santana really not going to be ineffective for the Angels come August ??? Just 10 days ago in Anaheim just about everyone here was all over Andy Pettite as well as Chamberlain, with just cause…..As we’ve seen in the past 5 years you can slug your way to October, but you must pitch your way thru October….And as it stands right now, that’s a major concern….I’m very pleased that the Club is in postition to take control of the AL East, it’s when the leaves turn colors that concerns me…….
We lost the 8 games period. No what if’s. Now we go out and win the next 8 against them.
Not really worried about holding onto first place right now.
I think the Red Sox are in their annual 2nd half swoon right now and we’ll be able to build up a small lead.
The bad thing is it’s giving Theo time to get creative and make deals.
That said, not all deals work out like the Nomar deal did for them in 2004.
Make the wrong deal and you can tank a season.
I’m reading about them sending their top scout to Cle/Tor and Cliff Lee & Victor Martinez being the targets.
Just amazes me how the pitching loaded Red Sox, according to every media type, are now scrambling to fill in their rotation.
The Yankees are playing championship ball. This is the best team we’ve had in years. The defense on the right side of the infield alone is amazing this year.
If Joe keeps this group together the way they all seem to be right now, they’re going to do some exciting things in the post season.
This a much different team than what Torre was dealing with in the last few years.
They finally have pitching and the offense is rising to the occasion rather than tucking and running.
Jason & Gardner -
The math isn’t that hard –
Current standings:
NYY 56-37
BOS 55-38 1 GB
IF the Yanks and Boston had split the 8 games this year, then this is what the standings would look like:
NYY 60-33
BOS 51-42 9 GB
You’re right – you guys got me. It’s just one of those things… That means it’s time for bed.
Here’s some numbers we can all appreciate
69 = Boston’s elimination number
65 = Tampa Bay’s elimination number
So, did you guys decide who was right? Well, it doesn’t really matter because it’s a moot point.
missed the game, but from the few hightlights I saw Sergio has a smooth delivery and a lot of movement on his ball.
Looked like some good defense as well. Cano was a little to casual on one DP, but he knocked the snot out of that tater.
Was Ransom the POG?
Darrin, if that were the other way around, I’d be scared. LOL
“The recipe was for four to six people, I had to multiply for a hundred and eighty-three people. I guess I got confused.”
always a good time for a Seinfled quote
Sorry I brought the whole thing up in the first place
I do agree with you though – Gardner DOES belong in center.
Did some say “first place”? Drink!
>Sorry for the math lesson. (Is that what the cool kids say?)
In your case, yes.
I have to be completely honest here.
The last time rooting for the Yankees was, really, this much fun, I was young enough that my parents drove me to and from school and bedtime was a very real thing.
It’s been a long time.
Yeah Darrin was right – I forgot to figure in the fact that the Yankees winning 4 and Boston losing 4 would have prevented the Yankees from losing 4 and Boston from losing 4.
Tricky stuff.
Well it’s in the past so here’s what we can look forward to:
We win the last 10 from Boston and that’s 11 games they’re back (that’s counting our current lead)
“By the way Pep. how was CC’s last start ace like or…”
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I give credit where credit is due, it was an ace effort all the way … now let’s keep it going.
Gardner – funny guy!
Darrin I think we agree on everything now. That must be why I only have a minor in mathematics.
Pat M,
I don’t see the Yanks making a move for Halladay. I didn’t see it two weeks ago and I don’t see it now.
That doesn’t mean they can’t use another starter – but it won’t be Halladay.
Rebecca,
Agreed.
Anyone else patiently waiting for the old timer’s day that includes Darrel Rasner, Sidney Ponson, and Kei Igawa?
Okay, just for a good laugh.
Steve Phillips was on espnradio this afternoon. Totally making sense, said he would trade for Halladay, yada yada yada. Said that managers aren’t always the best people to be involved in these kinds of decisions because it’s a careful balance between winning now and giving yourself a chance to win in the future. blah, blah, blah.
I mean he was totally making sense and sounded like, you know, a real gm.
But what really got my attention, is he said he heard a rumor of ?? (this is the part I started listening), Youkilis, and DelCarmen for Halladay. Then he mentioned that more likely they would do a Buccholz for one of the martinez brothers. I forget which one. Edgar?
I was sure Pettitte was done and would wet the bed yesterday, but I am glad to eat crow if he continues to have a good 2nd half.
Sergio Mitre was a nice surprise, having a serviceable 5th starter for the 2nd half would be big for this team.
Just liking the vibes all around and the bounce back from the whupping at the hands of the Angels.
lol. For a really good laugh, check out the highlights on the espn.com recap for the Boston game. Big Papi turned on the afterburners after rounding first and was still out by a mile on a double to deep right.
Sorry, what makes it so funny, is I don’t know if that part of the highlight was in slow mo or not.
Saw Damon got subbed out for defense. Is this a regular thing now? He’s starting, so it’s obvious he’s not hurting too much.
Great game tonight, its nice to be in first place. I have to say though, life would be a lot better for me anyhow if I didnt have this ridiculous 20 minute presentation tomorrow about the lovely theory of Critical Literacy.. Now if it was a presentation about the Yankees, I could probably manage to talk about that for 20+ minutes… I think I am getting the wrong Master’s degree or something.
Anyone have any suggestions for overcoming a fear of public speaking? I think I am going to keel over and die, or at least pass out tomorrow after the first 5 minutes. I have never had to babble about something for 20 minutes before..
Mr. Franco, as you know I have the upmost respect for you and the knowledge for the game that is your’s…..Halliday is a reach indeed, however if they take on Rios or to a lesser degree Wells and do not have to give back blue chips, they may make that deal…..They do need an outfielder next season….With so many teams in the postseason tournament hunt it maybe a few more weeks before we see who is really a buyer or seller…..Make no mistake, Toronto is a seller….JR is doing his best to project a differnt stance, but they must move money so the Franchise can be sold…..Somehow, someway, Cashman comes up with a good starter from somewhere….
“Then he mentioned that more likely they would do a Buccholz for one of the martinez brothers. I forget which one. Edgar?”
Edgar was one heck of a hitter but he’s closer to 50 than 40 now.
Guessing he meant Victor but Buccholz is no longer a spare part now that Wakefield is on the DL so they’d need to use someone else to acquire him.
Pat M is right to bring up these rotations questions… I was an advocate of brining Andy back and I have high hopes for him in the 2nd half, but he has to show he’s to be trusted come October… Mr. Cashman and the brain trust are having these discussions as be, be assured… Wang was the #2 at season’s start, or co-2 if you prefer…
Imagine your audience is their underwear – foolproof.
dont thank me thank the brady bunch.
trade Youk? huh?
pat,
I’m sorry. I think he said Gonzalez.
Victor makes a lot of sense for the Sox, but I know he didn’t say Victor.
I’m so proud of Mitre he wasn’t great,but his debut put the Yankees in 1st place all by their lonesome.
HE HAS TO BE STOKED HIMSELF!!
Anyone have any suggestions for overcoming a fear of public speaking? I think I am going to keel over and die, or at least pass out tomorrow after the first 5 minutes. I have never had to babble about something for 20 minutes before..
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As one who speaks in public on a regular basis, my advice is do not take a manuscript up there and read, you will get even more nervous if you lose your place. Take as few notes as you can, and relax. You know your stuff, now tell them about it. That’s really all it is, knowing what you want to say, then saying it. People get nervous when they aren’t sure what they want to say.
Remember, the more notes you take with you, the more you will be tempted to use them, and that’s when you really get nervous. Remember too, the audience is equally nervous about you. No one is comfortable sitting there listening to someone who has obviously lost their train of thought, so go up there and look them straight in the eye, and start talking. You will do fine.
And here’s yet another funny (i’m in such a good mood, don’t know why). Phillips said he’d trade Buchholz now because he’s not sold on him.
Add Hinske to the Kevin Long Fan Club:
July 21, 2009, 5:38 pm
Hinske Making a Strong Impression
By Tyler Kepner
The New York Yankees
Eric Hinske is 5 for 15, with four home runs, in his five games for the Yankees. He had one homer in 106 at-bats for Pittsburgh before the trade, and credited the hitting coach Kevin Long for a mechanical adjustment.
“The first thing he said when he saw me was, ‘You’ve hit everywhere you’ve gone, but there’s more in the tank,’” Hinske said.
Hinske said he had always concentrated mainly on his hands during practice. Long emphasized hip rotation and keeping the head still. By doing that, Hinske said, the hands follow naturally through the hitting zone. The less there is to think about, he said, the better it is for a hitter.
“It’s been a great ride so far,” he said.
Just what I need to visualize: 25 females in their underwear. If only there were men in my class. Oh well.
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Gonzalez? Adrian from the Padres? That would be a big bat but also infer they have concern about Lowell’s hip, Papi’s bat or both.
we might see Ransom in the lineup again tomorrow, jeter might be sore tomorrow from that slide at home. But maybe thats just me seeing things, idk he seemed to be hurting a bit.
Christina, I had a slight fear of public speaking too, until I gave the best man speech at my brother’s wedding. It helps to have confidence in your material and also to be more sober than your audience. And practice.
“Anyone have any suggestions for overcoming a fear of public speaking?”
may I suggest:
http://themagicdragon.org/wp-c.....40x180.jpg
pat,
Were you listening? That’s exactly what Phillips said.
The Yankees need to beat the Red Sox and Angels first before I get all excited about this team.
Mr Veeck July 22nd, 2009 at 12:47 am
The Yankees need to beat the Red Sox and Angels first before I get all excited about this team.
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Funny stuff. Typical post-1995 Yankee fan.
Nick in SF…I too was in favor of bringing back Andy for one more go around as the club’s # 4 / 5 starter and provide Young Master Hughes an additional season of apprenticeship before taking Pettite’s slot in 2010….Besides, after having 2 inexperienced starters in the same rotation as was 08 was not desirable….However, much has changed since February…..I did think that the All-Star break rest would help Andy…However to hinge October sucess on his left arm as the # 3 starter is shakey….
Yankees need to complete the sweep tomorrow and take 3 of 4 from the A’s. This is the easiest stretch of games the Yankees will have all year.
Home from Sir Paul McCartney and Citifield. I am too tired to type much, so I will give my Citifield thoughts tomorrow. Sir Paul was amazing as always.
So happy to turn on the car radio after the show and hear the Yankees are alone in first place. I can go to sleep happy now.
Good night Yankee people!
On checking my yahoo mail the headline doesn’t say “Yankees move into first place” but instead says “Rangers knock Red Sox from first”
Not sure what to comment. Good night all.
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No, I didn’t hear Phillips but I may have nightmares tonight knowing that I’m thinking like him.
Just seen a funny sign,put up in the stadium the night Halladay pitched to the RS.It says…..
Keep Doc,and Trade Riccardi!
Looks like there’s a revolt coming from the fans.
We have beaten the Angels.
Mr Veeck July 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 am
Yankees need to complete the sweep tomorrow and take 3 of 4 from the A’s. This is the easiest stretch of games the Yankees will have all year.
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And they are beating the teams they are supposed to beat.
That’s why they are 0-8 against the Red Sox but lead them by one game in the division.
Do you realize the Red Sox are only 1-4 against the Rangers and 8-15 against the Al West?
Do they have to start beating those teams before Red Sox fans get excited about their chances?
Funny stuff. Typical post-1995 Yankee fan.
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I have been a Yankee fan during the days of Kevin Maas/Matt Nokes/Alvaro Espinoza etc. There were just no blogs or message boards for me to complain on then.
It is shaky indeed, and we know today more than ever that we can’t count on Wang’s return, as much as we wish we could. He could be the best pickup, if only…
We have enough now to be competitive for sure, but whether it’s enough to play into October and beyond the first series is a legit question… Another dark postseason would be costly.
Christina, I agree with Nick about the confidence part. Know the stuff, especially if someone in the audience already knows it as well.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/re.....38;prov=ap
the headline makes it sound like if boston’s not in first place, nobody is.
Christina
Know your material well, practice it alot and if not reading from a script, write yourself a bullet point list that can get you back on track in case you lose your way.
And they are beating the teams they are supposed to beat.
That’s why they are 0-8 against the Red Sox but lead them by one game in the division.
Do you realize the Red Sox are only 1-4 against the Rangers and 8-15 against the Al West?
Do they have to start beating those teams before Red Sox fans get excited about their chances?
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Fair point. The yankees just look like a different team when they play the Red Sox and Angels. Its a concern in that these are the teams they will have to beat in October.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW5PSBFta3o
AJ Burnett’s Unique Edition Challenger
In public speaking, you use a lot of colored graphs and charts, tap dance and baffle them with BS. Crowds lot graphs and charts, especially if you have a lot of pretty colors.
Angel Berroa watch-
Still hitless for the Mets going 0-1 tonight. I believe they have not won a game he played in
Okay, going to bed for real now
Thanks guys… I feel like I pretty much have the material down, but I had this terrible feeling that once I get up to the front of the class, i am going to forget it all. I have this insane phobia of speaking. I guess I have to get over it one of these days. A bulletpoint list is a good idea, thanks Pat.
SMK- I have a feeling if i went that route, I would forget my topic and just start babbling about baseball or something.
GB, theres only so many charts you can add to a presentaiton about Critical Literacy, but a powerpoint is definitly the way to go.
Its a pretty bland topic unfortunately. 20 minutes is a hell of a long time, especially if you talk fast when you get nervous. I hope i start coughing a lot, as that I think will take up some time.
Cashman should go after Cliff Lee because the Indians are now willing to trade him. The cost would not be as high as a Halladay deal, and it would cost less in terms of prospects. If Cashman can pull off this deal then the yankees chances of going to the world series are greater.
““The first thing he said when he saw me was, ‘You’ve hit everywhere you’ve gone, but there’s more in the tank,’” Hinske said.
Hinske said he had always concentrated mainly on his hands during practice. Long emphasized hip rotation and keeping the head still. By doing that, Hinske said, the hands follow naturally through the hitting zone. The less there is to think about, he said, the better it is for a hitter.
“It’s been a great ride so far,” he said.”
LOL
Trumpetman CLE isn’t trading him, not at the price of SP nowadays and V-Mart isn’t really heavily on the table. BTW The Padres are so so SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO not deal Adrian Gonzalez.
The players voted and guess which outfielder has the weakest arm in the league?
Just got over the golden gate bridge, have we picked up a new starter yet??
Brandon… I’M AWESOME
Cleveland’s GM Mark Shapiro said he is open. And articles today and yesterday have indicated that the Indians are willing to trade him if the package is good. So I think the yanks should go for it, and put a nice package that can lure Shapiro in. We can’t count on Wang, and we are one pitcher away from taking out Boston this season.
“Just got over the golden gate bridge, have we picked up a new starter yet??”
Can you tell Brian Sabean to trade Sanchez to us already?
And the Indians and there organization are a complete joke. They should trade Lee because they aren’t going to be contenders for a couple of years.
Trumpetman, guarantee you he ain’t going nowhere.
Nick in SF….What’s the toll charge now a days to cross on the Golden Gate ?????
Sanchez? But I want to win.
Why go after Sanchez when you could try to get Lee?
Sanchez is nothing more then an average 5th starter.
Sox will get V-Mart AND A-Gonz, not just one
You think you can get Lee as a special ?
They aren’t giving him away.
Your not dealing Jackson, Montero or Joba or Hughes…so automatically we’re out and Shapiro is not a fool, he gets back big prospects for veteran players. Just look at the CC Sabathia deal and the DeRosa heist.
Acquring Sanchez shouldn’t be tough for Mr. Cashman
Just offer Nady to the Giants and that will get it done.
Christina- pictures from AAA Yanks game
July 22nd, 2009 at 1:03 am
GB, theres only so many charts you can add to a presentaiton about Critical Literacy, but a powerpoint is definitly the way to go.
Its a pretty bland topic unfortunately. 20 minutes is a hell of a long time, especially if you talk fast when you get nervous. I hope i start coughing a lot, as that I think will take up some time.
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Print some of these posts on here. It will show just how critical literacy is with baseball fans.
Brandon he isn’t going anywhere if Cashman doesn’t at least try. If Shapiro is willing to deal we should try and not just stand on the sidelines. And just because sanchez has been alright for the Giants doesn’t mean he will be good with the yankees in the AL East. He is an average pitcher in the worst division in baseball.
“Sox will get V-Mart AND A-Gonz, not just one”
I betcha they don’t land either one. SD isn’t giving a 5 millon dollar position player!? who is 2nd in the league in HRs! you crazy…and Shapiro is no fool, if V-Mart goes Boston Bard and Bucholz are goners. And that’s fine by me.
Making shadow puppets also helps to kill time in your presentaion.
$6 or $5 with the FasTrak. Bay Bridge is $4.
“Acquring Sanchez shouldn’t be tough for Mr. Cashman
Just offer Nady to the Giants and that will get it done.”
injured players don’t get dealt.
Trumpetman, Shapiro will dangle him, but he ain’t giving him away, it’s not like he’s a FA this offseason. They are going to have some type of rotation whether you believe it or not. Lee unless you go big prospects ain’t landing in the Bronx, this is the guy that FLEECED Minaya.
Brandon. The yankees never keep all of the prospects in the farm, they usually trade most of them. So I take what Cashman and the rest of the organization said with a grain of salt.
Thank you RC 16
Very good point Trumpetman. Yanks don’t need a #1 ace type of guy right now, but they def could use a #2 or #3 guy. I’m really loving what I’ve seen from the youngsters Hughes and Joba and I’d hate to see them go even if it’s for Halladay, for whom we do not have an urgent need.
If we can get Cliff Lee and still keep both Joba and Hughes, I’d do it. The chances are he’ll cost less than Doc. Or even, call Mariners up on Washburn.
I want V-Mart. Posada could be next year’s DH.
“I want V-Mart. Posada could be next year’s DH.”
You know V-Mart isn’t a good catcher right:?
Brandon, I know…hence why he’s playing 1B right now. so vice versa, lol…
You know who’s still pretty good? Not Lilly. Vazquez.
What a weird trade market.
Everyone’s “probably not available”, which means they’re available but no one wants to make a move.
Someone (Starks?) on the radio said Halladay goes before Lee.
There’s just not a demand for starting pitching. There’s Halladay, and then a big drop off. I’m telling you, it’s a soft market. Even for Halladay.
“Brandon. The yankees never keep all of the prospects in the farm, they usually trade most of them. So I take what Cashman and the rest of the organization said with a grain of salt.”
Okay that’s nice but umm…your living in a fantasy thinking they’d deal the future CF or C or 2 big time SP for Cliff Lee, believe it or not Shapiro ain’t selling cheap he can always keep him and take the draft picks.
Brandon, the day the Yanks get Sanchez…you will go ballestic. lol right?
if people are going want Vmart lets atleast let Montero Play b/c they are about the same defensivly and Montero is only 19 so no thank you to V mart. Cliff Lee aint going anywhere without a top prospect at the very least. Halladay costs too much for a 32 year old pitcher, and Jonathan Sanchez ill trade a rack of bats for him
45,000 people were at a Marlins game?????
“Brandon, the day the Yanks get Sanchez…you will go ballestic. lol right?”
The worst that happens w/ an arm like that is he becomes a backup LH specialist in the BP. The best he can be a #3-5 SP who gives you innings.
That’s the worst that happens, Brandon? I think the worst that happens is he stinks and isn’t worth what he cost.
“That’s the worst that happens, Brandon? I think the worst that happens is he stinks and isn’t worth what he cost.”
That’s negative worst.
Nick in SF July 22nd, 2009 at 2:00 am
That’s the worst that happens, Brandon? I think the worst that happens is he stinks and isn’t worth what he cost.
lol
In my opinion…
We do not need to gut our system to go after a Halladay or a Lee. I’m saying this even though I believe Halladay is the best pitcher in baseball.
For those of you who haven’t noticed, we have a really good pitching staff. I know this because we currently have the second best record in baseball, best record in the AL.
Yes, it would be nice to extend our depth a bit. Our #6 (Hughes) and #8 (Aceves) pitchers are in the bullpen, and #7 (Kennedy) is on the DL. I’d look to find someone to stabilize the back of the rotation, like the Lidle pick up a couple of years ago.
If that’s not good enough for you, I ask you this. If you could trade our current rotation for any other rotation in the majors, which rotations would you go for?
“Sergio Mitre was a nice surprise, having a serviceable 5th starter for the 2nd half would be big for this team.”
Jeez, who cares who the fifth starter is. No team in the HISTORY OF BASEBALL has had a steady or good fifth starter. NONE! The 98 Yankees had Hideki Irabu, who won 12 or 13 games by accident, Mendoza subbing out of the bullpen and 3 or 4 other clowns filling in. and they were the best team of all time.
Please get it through your heads – no team ever has had a regular fifth starter who was any good. NONE!
You make good points, BJK, but remember that one of those wins was delivered by one Chien-ming Wang. Take that away and we’re only tied…
Brandon: sometimes bad stuff happens. Or worse than bad. No Sanchez!
I’m going to trust Nick’s judgement on anything related to San Francisco and the Giants. He usually has his ear to the ground. That’s if he can stay in one spot.
Mrs Kekich….All those Yankee teams were lights out # 1 thru # 4…..
3 things I know are going to happen in life….
Death
Taxes
And Brandon wanting the Yankees to trade for mediocre left handed starting pitchers.
Poor Kei Igawa. He set yet another ubiquitous record. He now holds the SWB franchise record for wins.
Congratulations and what not.
Hopefully, he’ll get to pitch in the majors soon.
Nick in SF
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:40 am
You make good points, BJK, but remember that one of those wins was delivered by one Chien-ming Wang. Take that away and we’re only tied…
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Ha. I’d rather take away Wang’s April.
It’s amazing how much those 3 CMW disaster starts in April ballooned the team ERA. If we could take a mulligan on those three games, the team ERA would drop from 4.40 to 4.06. Which is good for 2nd best in the AL.
Just think Igawa is simply a sore arm away from Yankee Stadium…..That must make every suit in the Yankee’s Front Office feeling rather good about themselves…..As for all those here who have been led to believe that everything is just swimmingly wonderful, Kei Igawa is closer than you think…….Cashman will be getting a pitcher to fill in the blanks……Roy Halliday is on the top of the list, regardless what you read and hear…..The staff is not enough to make it through 3 rounds in October….
Gammons is drinking early today. Working hard to name all those “can’t miss” Boston Socks prospects.
Jays are not trading Halliday for Youkolis and Delcarmen, and they are not getting Victor Martinez and Cliff Lee for Bucholtz. Try Bucholtz and Lars Anderson just to get them to the table, and throw in 1 or 2 more prospects at a minimum.
Unlike the lame Minnesota manager a few years ago with Johan Santana (does he have a contract waiver option, BTW?), JP Riccardi and Mark Shapiro laugh off the media Red Sox fanboys.
What is interesting is that this trade talk does expose some issues with the Red Sox depth.
My lineup guess for today:
Gardner CF
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Ransom 3B
I am not too confident because a lot of changes coudl be made and they would make sense. For example, we could see Posada benched for the day game after night game, Hinske could play RF because he’s swinging a hot bat.
Patrick the Prospect Hugger
2 people playing 3rd base. Double the range baby.
Gardner cf
Jeter ss
Tex 1b
Arod 3b
Posada DH
Cano 2b
Hinske rf
Melky lf
Molina c
This is no time to get content or fat headed. There’s 69 games left to the regular season. The Yankees need to play one game at a time with a goal of winning the series with each team.
Cashman will make the right moves by 7/31.
Glenn.. I agree 100 percent. .Lets finish off the birds first !
Jeter ss
Swisher rf
Tex 1b
Arod 3b
Matsui DH
Cano 2b
Cabrera lf
Gardner cf
Molina c
Mrs Kekich —-
Your claim that “no team has ever had a fifth starter who was any good” is as inane as it is inaccurate.
Just last year Tampa Bay had a 5th starter, Edwin Jackson who made 31 starts and won 14 games with a solid 4.42 ERA. He averaged basically six innings and three earned runs for the entire season which is the definition of a quality start.
To assert that Irabu won “by accident” further shows that you are making a point without making any sense. Irabu made 28 starts that year and was 13-9 with a 3.06 ERA.
The HBO special with Jorge in it is a must watch. Just make sure to have a box of tissues handy. I was crying watching it. Felt so bad for Jorge Jr. Glad to see he is doing well. Sad to learn he will need another surgery somewhere down the line to complete the cosmetic part.
Also a good read in the Bergen Record about the man the Yankees are honoring today who is stricken with ALS. I was getting teary eyed on the bus reading it.
http://www.northjersey.com/spo....._fan_.html
Glenn —-
Make up your mind. If all they have to do is play one game at a time (which is required by rule and on the list of dumbest cliches in sports) how can the goal be to win each series?
The mindset, as always comes from the legendary Mariano Duncan… ” We play today, we win today… Dassit”
Gammons is drinking early today. Working hard to name all those “can’t miss” Boston Socks prospects.
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Bob Ryan is probably drinking early too
The Red Sox have some issues with there rotation. Beckett and Lester are solid, but Penny, Smoltz, and Wakefield are question marks, and personally I think they are garbage pitchers. Penny like Chamberlain hasn’t gone six innings in a long time, Smoltz is old and coming off major surgery, Wakefield is old and already on the DL, and gives up a ton of base runners and runs. There rotation is older then ours.
And the Red Sox offense is clearly not better then when they had Manny, and compared to the yankees the yankees offense is better.
I predict that the Red Sox bullpen will get worse as the back end of the rotation continues to implode.