Gaudin to join Yankees on Sunday
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Aug 06, 2009 
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Just spoke to Brian Cashman. Chad Gaudin is scheduled to join the team on Sunday. He’ll make only the prorated minimum for the rest of the season. He has a $2 million deal for this season, but the Cubs are on the hook for that beyond the minimum.
Cashman was talking to Kevin Towers about a deal before the deadline. But the Padres prioritized trading Jake Peavy and ran out of time. But once Gaudin cleared waivers, a deal was swiftly made.
“He gets his fastball up to 94, he has a good slider, he’s stretched out and can give us innings,” Cashman said. “This gives Joe (Girardi) more choices.”
Cashman said Sergio Mitre will stay in the rotation. But Gaudin is clearly here to offer an alternative.
Mitre will stay in the rotation?
Why?
So if he does not replace Mitre, then Claggett goes down, I guess. And he just becomes an updated version of Brett Tomko?
FWIW, remember a few weeks ago how there was the closed door meeting between Girardi, Swisher and Cashman?
Swisher and Gaudin were roommates on the A’s.
This team doesn’t have room for Mitre AND Gaudin
Pick one.
It’s sort of like Ransom staying awhile after the Hairston jr. trade. But he’ll eventually get the boot.
I think “Mitre will stay in the rotation” is just doublespeak for “he has one more start before we pull the plug”, which seems fair enough. It lets them use Gaudin out of the bullpen if need be Sunday, or he can cover for Mitre if he pitches like garbage on Monday.
What this may mean is Mitre DFA to Scranton or goes into the LR role or Gaudin goes into the BP and Ace goes into the # 5th SP slot.
Betsy
August 6th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
GB, that’s fantastic. Would you like me to post the theme to the Patty Duke Show or Mr. Ed?
sure thing, Betsy.
Theme song for Mr. Ed
Mister Ed by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston – Mr. Ed Lyrics
A horse is a horse, of course, of course,
And no one can talk to a horse of course
That is, of course, unless the horse is the famous Mr. Ed.
Go right to the source and ask the horse
He’ll give you the answer that you’ll endorse.
He’s always on a steady course.
Talk to Mr. Ed.
People yakkity yak a streak and waste your time of day
But Mister Ed will never speak unless he has something to say.
A horse is a horse, of course, of course,
And this one’ll talk ’til his voice is hoarse.
You never heard of a talking horse?
Well listen to this.
I am Mister Ed.
theme song for the Patty Duke Show
- The Patty Duke Show Lyrics
Meet Cathy, who’s lived most everywhere,
From Zanzibar to Barclay Square.
But Patty’s only seen the sight.
A girl can see from Brooklyn Heights —
What a crazy pair!
But they’re cousins,
Identical cousins all the way.
One pair of matching bookends,
Different as night and day.
Where Cathy adores a minuet,
The Ballet Russes, and crepe suzette,
Our Patty loves to rock and roll,
A hot dog makes her lose control —
What a wild duet!
Still, they’re cousins,
Identical cousins and you’ll find,
They laugh alike, they walk alike,
At times they even talk alike —
You can lose your mind,
When cousins are two of a kind
Zach,
Gaudin.
Beckett/Burnett will be a great game tomorrow.
If we can emerge from that game with a W, then we really have a chance to step on their throats Saturday and Sunday.
By the end of this series, Boston could feasibly be behind Texas and TB for the wildcard.
How great would that be?
Good pick up Rebecca……
“FWIW, remember a few weeks ago how there was the closed door meeting between Girardi, Swisher and Cashman?”
I thought we all agreed that Swisher was teaching Cashman and Girardi how to use Twitter.
Brandon:
Once again, you are 100% correct. (for like the 3rd time tonight, a record)
I was thinking this before, I was just in the middle of a insult war with some 16 year old who posts on the board to type it.
But would this make the 5th slot more effective considering Ace’s recent troubles out of the bullpen?
GB, actually I have memorized those theme songs by heart – I love old tv shows………
Here’s a good article talking about the differences between the Sox and Yanks:
http://www.newsday.com/columni.....-1.1354092
nice move. he is not Ponson or Igawa plus he’s actually had success at this level before.
btw, what was that PR sham the Yankees PR machine subjected Muhammad Ali to before the game? Lonn Trost and Levine should be dragged out behind Yankee Stadium and shot, in addition to the loud boo’s they both (especially Trost) deserved to have heard when they were introduced.
rotoworld.com – MVP for Tex??
“Mark Teixeira went 3-for-4 with a homer, two doubles and three RBI in a win over the Red Sox on Thursday night.
Tex has collected hits in 14 of his past 15 games, and is hitting .349 with a .698 slugging percentage during that span. If he can keep hitting like this down the stretch — as he did last year — he’ll be the MVP frontrunner. “
Wow Rebecca. Good detective work there…
Gaudin can and should give the yankees the same kind of games/flexibility that Lidle gave them during his short time….5-6 wins if he starts and allows NYY to give Chamberlain a skip through the rotation if necessary. The best case scenario would be pitching Mitre and Gaudin against teams like KC, Oakland and Seattle.
Imagine if Michael Kay called Yankee games solo Vin Scully-style?
No, I don’t want to either.
BD 2.0: Derek Jeter first.
Pat and DT: I think RAB mentioned Swisher had been roommates with Gaudin; that tipped me off
Tweet from Sox owner John Henry –
“How did we lose that game? Let me count the ways. Tough loss.”
oh wait.. never mind. He’s got his twitter on auto pilot – replaying the same message day after day.
Ace is staying in the pen.
If anything, Gaudin replaces Mitre if he bombs the next 2-3 starts.
Betsy:
Is that tomorrows column or a blog entry?
That was the most painful win in recent memory. I was at the stadium, the crowd was buzzing and every seat was packed (except for a few in the legends section of course).
The walks were out of control but at least the Yanks won. I think you guys were getting on Melancon too much, he doesn’t pitch much and he gave up a walk and HBP but overall he did his job. Clagett and Joba on the other hand… yikes.
Hopefully Burnett shuts down the Sox tomorrow and gives New York a clean victory after tonight’s slop.
Gaudin is a nice acquisition, he has been bad this year but in 2006, 2007 and half of 2008 he was a fairly effective starter and reliever. I like the move and I expect Mitre will be gone soon. I think he will stay in the rotation for at least one more go simply because the Yanks are 3-1 in his starts but if he doesn’t give at least a quality start he’s gone.
My question is, do the Yanks stick with 13 pitchers until Mitre has worn out his welcome? If they only go with 12 this move probably spells the end of Melancon’s stint in NY (for the time being). That’s a real shame, he’s pitched well of late.
Ideally the Yanks would slot Gaudin into the 5 spot of the rotation, keep Melancon, get rid of Mitre and Claggett and call up Pena or Duncan.
Anyways, my throat is sore from all the cheering I did so I’m going to sleep. GO YANKS!
Somethings gotta give because Claggett will be sent down so Pena can be called up. Thats already been mentioned by Girardi. Who is going to go so that Gaudin can be added? Everybody in the pen seems to be throwing good enough to stick around for the time being.
I don’t think Pena is coming until after Monday. I say Clagget stays for tomorrow, Gaudin takes his place Sunday, and then if Mitre bombs he will be sent down and Pena will be up.
“Going to e-mail me again and tell me Ellsbury isn’t a good CF? That’s a terrific catch. Defensive metrics are fundamentally flawed and only somewhat telling.”
Pete, how many of Ellsbury’s 860 defensive innings have you watched this year? I know the defensive metrics are less developed than the offensive ones, but it is still a much better judge of performance than someone’s opinion that has only watched several dozens of innings. Our opinions and biases are much more flawed than the defensive metrics are. Just because you disagree with it on one player doesn’t mean that it is a terrible or unreliable method. I’m not sure if that is what you are saying or not, but it sort of sounds like it. I’m going to stick with the defensive metrics. I have only seen a dozen or so Red Sox games this year. I know that I have only seen a small portion of Ellsbury’s play out there. But I’m not going to believe that this guy is an elite fielder because of one flashy play he made tonight. The defensive metrics account for every inning and every play. I’ll trust what they say. He’s been a poor fielder this year.
Dr. Cox, I think it’s tomorrow’s column….
Betsy
August 7th, 2009 at 12:01 am
GB, actually I have memorized those theme songs by heart – I love old tv
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LMAO. Sorry, Betsy. I misread that and thought that you asked for the lyrics. I could give you the lyrics to “The Gene Autry Show”, The Roy Rogers Show”, “Tales Of The Texas Rangers”, “Maverick”, “Adventures Of Robin Hood” or, Clint Eastwood’s “No Sweeter Cheater Than You”.
I’m sure those will bring tears to your eyes.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ref=sihpT1
Suddenly it is the Red Sox who are watching aging sluggers break down (Mike Lowell, David Ortiz) while Yankees such as Jorge Posada and Hideki Matsui enjoy bounce-back years well into their mid-30s. Suddenly it is the Red Sox who are getting less-than-expected from young arms (Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz) while the Yankees thrive (Chamberlain, Hughes). Suddenly it is the Red Sox who are making deadline deals to import expensive talent (Victor Martinez) at the cost of young prospects, while the Yankees are content to add low-cost complementary pieces (Jerry Hairston Jr.) to add depth and flexibility.
NYY is better off keeping the extra pitchers with them through this series, because it’s likely to be a battle of attrition, like tonight’s was.
Rebecca,
I agree on Jeter.
I’ve been posting his projected stats every once in a while.
They are impressive, as you know.
have gun will travel reads the card of a man
a knight without armor in a savage land
his fast gun for hire he’s the calling wind
Palldan Palladan where do you roam?
Mark H
August 7th, 2009 at 12:11 am
I don’t think Pena is coming until after Monday. I say Clagget stays for tomorrow, Gaudin takes his place Sunday, and then if Mitre bombs he will be sent down and Pena will be up.
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I agree Mitre next game will determine if he stays in the rotation or goes back to Scranton.
have gun, will travel
Chad Gaudin
And the Yankees inch ever closer to the announcement that it will soon be Lima Time in the Bronx
LOL GB, no need to apologize – sorry you had to type all that. I hesitate to say this, but those shows are even too old for me, lol
I’m reposting this because it got lost in the game thread and I think it’s a good article:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ref=sihpT1
The Seinfeld episode with Paul O’Neill is on right now, classic .
Lima just was traded from Long Beach to Calgary in the independent league………..GB 7, I’m starting to worry about you old boy……
Is Halladay pitching us again next week when we play Toronto?
The Sox lineup is filled with players who either not that good, good or aging. No ones great imo. Not a whole lot of difference makers in that lineup either.
Which is why they’re struggling offensively.
Betsy
August 7th, 2009 at 12:19 am
LOL GB, no need to apologize – sorry you had to type all that. I hesitate to say this, but those shows are even too old for me, lol
I’m reposting this because it got lost in the game thread and I think it’s a good article:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c…..ref=sihpT1
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You don’t honestly think that I typed all of that, do you, Betsy? I figured that te lack of typos would give it away.
Actually, Clint Eastwood has some pretty good music that’s been recorded. “No Sweeter Cheater Than You” is just one of them.
“And the Yankees inch ever closer to the announcement that it will soon be Lima Time in the Bronx”
Cue “La Gozadera”
Youk and Pedroia are very, very good hitters.
why did the yanks plunk pedroia?
Everyone root for a Dodgers loss, because that would give the Yankees the sole best record in baseball.
Uncle Ellsworth
August 7th, 2009 at 12:18 am
have gun, will travel
Chad Gaudin
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I’ve got that recording of the complete 2 minute song by Johnny Western. Bet you didn’t know that I was such a music Connoisseur, did you? I’m quite the patron of the arts….style, class, taste….all around bon vivant.
“why did the yanks plunk pedroia?”
You see we’ll answer that after we hear the answer to why Penny plunked Alex.
Pat M….
August 7th, 2009 at 12:22 am
Lima just was traded from Long Beach to Calgary in the independent league………..GB 7, I’m starting to worry about you old boy……
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LMAO. I’m trying to add a little culture to these bohemians.
bon who?
I hope we beat Beckett. The yanks need to push Boston down in the standings even further.
“why did the yanks plunk pedroia?”
ok it’s time for bed. I read that as – why did the yanks PUNK pedroia?
Alex, I’ll take TV Show theme songs for $ 10,000.00
sole position of the best record in baseball is near…
Dodgers down 4-2 in the 7th
LOL GB ..I do remember Clint singing on an episode of Mr. Ed……..or did he? Hmm, maybe not. Either way, he rocked on that episode.
I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week. This isn’t figure skating, you don’t get points for being the prettiest.
Can’t believe someone would complain after a win.
“I’m quite the patron of the arts….style, class, taste….all around bon vivant.”
lol
GB – tell yourself that when you are changing diapers with a clothes pin on your nose.
out for real now…
Uncle Ellsworth
August 7th, 2009 at 12:32 am
bon who?
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Bon Vivant!!! You know? Man about town. At least I’m a man about town when my keeper allows me out alone.
welcome back kotter
According to Pedroia, that was the first opposite HR he’s hit in his life.
http://twitter.com/AmalieBenjamin
imo, if the Yanks can rectify the RF situation, all of the bandbox talk should die down. LF at the old Stadium was always an easy poke, so nothing’s really changed in that regard, and CF seems fair enough.
Bon Vivant!!! You know? Man about town. At least I’m a man about town when my keeper allows me out alone.
Dr. Frankenstein?
Betsy
August 7th, 2009 at 12:34 am
LOL GB ..I do remember Clint singing on an episode of Mr. Ed……..or did he? Hmm, maybe not. Either way, he rocked on that episode.
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Yes, he did. He was in a 4 part show….the new next door neighbors of Wilbur and Carol Post. Mr. Ed had a thing for Clint’s horse.
What would be the best way we could win tomorrow?
Pitcher’s duel with the Yankees touching Papelbon up for a walk-off?
Tagging Beckett early and winning another laugher?
They both sound so tempting.
im going to the game tomorrow, sooooo excited. Its going to be my first live yanks/sox game and i hope good AJ shows up!
also big props to the melkman for that clutch HR.
GO YANKEES!
Another one like tonight.
Uncle Ellsworth
August 7th, 2009 at 12:35 am
welcome back kotter
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Yep. Got the John Sebastian version of the complete song.
w/e August 7th, 2009 at 12:35 am
According to Pedroia, that was the first opposite HR he’s hit in his life.
http://twitter.com/AmalieBenjamin
imo, if the Yanks can rectify the RF situation, all of the bandbox talk should die down. LF at the old Stadium was always an easy poke, so nothing’s really changed in that regard, and CF seems fair enough.
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Who cares.
I love the launching pad. Bombs bursting in air are fun.
“Pitcher’s duel with the Yankees touching Papelbon up for a walk-off?”
the stress leading up to it makes you want to throw ur tv out the window but the feeling of a walkoof especially off Papelbum is oh so worth it.
I’d prefer a Yankee blowout where Burnett and Chamberlain both pitch complete game shutouts and gives the bullpen two more days off.
“I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day of the week. This isn’t figure skating, you don’t get points for being the prettiest.
Can’t believe someone would complain after a win.”
Ray,
you didnt even see HALF of the stupidity that was on this blog tonight,
Music to OUR ears,as per Bostonditdogs.com.
It’s a big Bronx blowout,as the S**ks keep sliding away!
They want Damon in 2010.
“What would be the best way we could win tomorrow?
Pitcher’s duel with the Yankees touching Papelbon up for a walk-off?
Tagging Beckett early and winning another laugher?
They both sound so tempting.”
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I vote for tagging Beckett early. Lets beat down their bullpen til their arms fall off. I’m tired of hearing “red sox have the best bullpen in baseball blah, blah, blah”
Melancon didn’t hit him on purpose but you gotta throw somewhere near the plate with a 9 run lead. Earlier he threw one at about the 6 foot level.
Does the warning extend to tomorrow’s game? Beckett’s gotta be thinking about who he’s gonna plunk. I would say Tex which sucks.
Smoltz has no answers as to why he has been so terrible but I just want to see him keep pitching.
Red Sox took a nice jab to the nose tonight but don’t count them out this weekend. They’re like a case of the crabs.
Uncle Ellsworth
August 7th, 2009 at 12:37 am
Bon Vivant!!! You know? Man about town. At least I’m a man about town when my keeper allows me out alone.
Dr. Frankenstein?
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Of course. It would be in bad taste to act like Albert Desalvo.
“I vote for tagging Beckett early. Lets beat down their bullpen til their arms fall off. I’m tired of hearing “red sox have the best bullpen in baseball blah, blah, blah””
Agreed. If Beckett pitches badly tomorrow the Sox all of a sudden have to be worried because he and Lester are their only reliable starters. They also have Buchholz going on Saturday, who has yet to pitch into the 6th inning in four starts this year. Meanwhle the Yanks have CC, who is almost a lock for 7 innings.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) directed by Eastwood has some GREAT music… other than the tracks by he & his daughter which are there (to be bypassed). He’s a huge Jazz guy.
Frank from Chatham
August 7th, 2009 at 1:11 am
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) directed by Eastwood has some GREAT music… other than the tracks by he & his daughter which are there (to be bypassed). He’s a huge Jazz guy.
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I used to live a few blocks from Jim Williams’ home. That was an ugly 4 trials. Good book and good movie, but, a lot of liberties taken with facts. John Berendt didn’t meet Williams until a year after the killing and after the 2nd trial, in prison.
Gaudin good sign. He has some potential, not great but much better than Perez does. Welcome aboard.
Mitre is on a vert short leash for his next start if there really is one. The slightest sign of trouble and Chad Gaudin will be ready to go and make a case of being the No. 5 starter.
Burnett needs to come up big tonight. beckett has been lights out since before the All Star break. Don’t figure to get more than 2-3 runs off him.
gaudin is perfect for this team, he has control problems too.
I gotta believe that Mitre staying in the rotation has a shelf life of about 6 minutes. Gaudin isn’t making anyone forget about David Cone anytime soon, but he has proven himself to be a decent major leaguer and, over his last 9 starts he has allowed 3 or fewer runs 7 times.
Again, this guy isn’t slated to be a star but he has already proven more worthy of a spot than Sergio Mitre.
Gaudin is pitching in the NL and in a pitchers park. He will be coming to the AL east and the yankees stadium is not consider a pitcher’s park anymore. People should not use mitre as a basis if a deal is good or not bec. mitre was awful so a lot of pitcher is better than mitre.
Now that Gaudin is here, I gotta think Mitre has one more start to prove himself…. He has to have a quality start next time out or Gaudin gets a chance in the rotation.