Game 127: Rangers at Yankees (updated with Girardi pre-game audio)
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YANKEES (79-47)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Molina C
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (10-7, 4.08).
RANGERS (70-55)
Borbon DH
Young 3B
Hamilton CF
Cruz RF
Kinsler 2B
Murphy LF
Teagarden C
Davis 1B
Andrus SS
Pitching: RHP Dustin Nippert (4-2, 3.95).
TIME/TV: 1:05 p.m., YES.
STATE OF THE ‘STRIPES: The Yankee have won five of their last seven. They start the day with a six-game lead in the American League East.
SERIES STREAK: A victory today would give the Yankees victories in 11 of the last 12 series they have played.
THE BURNETT BLUES: A.J. Burnett is 0-3 with a 6.32 ERA in his last five starts. He has allowed 36 hits and 14 walks in his last 31.1 innings.
THE JETER METER: Derek Jeter is 39 of 102 (.382) this month with 16 RBI and 20 runs over 23 games. He is 30 of 61 (.492) in his last 15 games with 12 RBI and 15 runs.
BRING BACK BRETT: Melky Cabrera is hitting .209 with a .258 on-base percentage since Brett Gardner went on the disabled list.
LONG GONE: There have been 191 home runs hit in 61 games at Yankee Stadium this season. There were 160 hit in 81 games last season.
FREE PHIL HUGHES: He has thrown a grand total of eight innings this month.
MATSUI MASHING: Hideki Matsui is 14 of his last 40 with 18 RBI over nine games. That includes going 8 of 23 with 12 RBI in the last five.
GET OUT IN FRONT: The Yankees are 51-15 when they score first.
HOME COOKING: The Yankees are a Major League best 42-19 at home.
CANO CONNECTS: Robinson Cano is 8 of his last 17 with four RBI and four extra-base hits.
STOP SIGN: Cano is 16 of 36 in his career in stolen base attempts.
SWISHER SWATS: Nick Swisher is 12 of 46 with eight extra-base hits and seven RBI. Oddly enough, he has gone 49 plate appearances since his last walk.
TEXAS TROUBLE: Michael Young has a 13-game hit streak, the longest current streak in the majors. He is 23 of 54 (.436) with 14 RBI and six extra-base hits in the streak.
ON THE iPOD THIS MORNING: Uptight (Everything’s Alright) by Stevie Wonder.
Back with more later.
UPDATE, 10:22 a.m.: Late report for the fellas today. In the house so far: CC, A.J., Joba, Hinske, Coke and Molina.
UPDATE, 11:07 a.m: Brett Gardner will hit off a tee today for the time since he fractured his thumb. He’s hopeful of starting a rehab Monday.
UPDATE, 11:55 a.m.: Here is Joe Girardi’s pregame interview session:
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He talked about Jorge Posada’s injury, what A.J. Burnett has to do today, Brett Gardner and other topics.
UPDATE, 12:05 p.m.: The Yankees ruin more careers than fast women and hard liquor. The Rangers DFA’d Jason Jennings after his performance last night (1 3 3 2 0 1) and called up RHP Pedro Strop.
UPDATE, 12:50 p.m.: Via Howard Rubenstein, here is a statement said to be from George Steinbrenner:
“Ted Kennedy and I were friendly for many years and I was honored to have him as a guest on my farm in Florida. Of course we talked baseball. He was a die-hard Red Sox fan. That never stood in the way of our friendship. It was a good natured rivalry. He understood competition and winning but he also he had a great sense of humor and sportsmanship. Our relationship was probably stronger because we were on opposing sides in sports, but still respected and admired each other.
“What impressed me most about Ted Kennedy was his commitment and never-quit attitude. He was focused on using his position to help those who needed it the most even against great odds. He was a warrior in that. And you had to admire the courage and strength he displayed throughout his life right up until the end. He’ll really be missed.”
UPDATE, 1:10 p.m.: We are underway at the Stadium on a perfect day for baseball. 73 degrees and just a few white clouds floating around. Stay tuned for plenty of updates. A.J. Burnett is even throwing strikes.
UPDATE, 1:14 p.m.: Three up, three down. Three first-pitch strikes. 12 pitches/10 strikes. Who’s the guy wearing No. 34?
UPDATE, 1:16 p.m.: Every time Jeter comes up, I enjoy the dichotomy of hearing the recorded voice of 97-year-old Bob Sheppard announce him while 50 Cent is rapping Get Up in the background.
What’s really funny is Jeet, Shep and Fitty hang out all the time downtown.
UPDATE, 1:19 p.m.: What’s even funnier is that Mark Teixeira, the only player in the history of baseball who shaves every day, comes to the plate to Twisted Sister.
UPDATE, 1:35 p.m.: Cano lines one the other way and still can’t get a knock with RISP. He’s 30 of 146 (.205).
Yankees made Nippert throw a bunch of pitches but all that produced only one run.
Still, they are 51-15 when they score first.
UPDATE, 1:43 p.m: Six up and six down for A.J. 27 pitches / 18 strikes. Obviously Jose Molina is a genius. It has nothing whatsoever to do with fastball command.
UPDATE, 2:00 p.m.: Nine up and nine down for A.J. Five strikeouts. First-pitch strikes to seven batters.
UPDATE, 2:10 p.m.: Yankees have put seven runners on base in three innings and scored one run. They’re 1 for 6 with RISP and have left six on base. Nippert has been let off the hook so far. They’re a walk and a big fly away from trailing and with A.J. that is never more than five pitches away.
UPDATE, 2:20 p.m.: So much for perfection. Burnett walks Hamilton with two outs in the fourth inning, curveball that got away.
UPDATE, 2:25 p.m.: Bad A.J. has arrived here in the fourth inning as he walks Hamilton and Cruz and gives uop a rocket to Kinsler on the first pitch.
A.J. is inexplicable at times. There are two outs and he threw over to first several times to keep Josh Hamilton (8 for 11 on SBs) close. Who cares if he runs? Deal with Cruz. Then he walks Cruz after losing focus, then serves up a meatball to Kinsler.
People who think the catcher has anything to do with how this guy pitches aren’t paying attention. He makes the same mistakes regardless.
UPDATE, 2:33 p.m.: Ron Washington must want to strangle Dustin Nippert. They get to Burnett, take the lead and he walks a non-hitter like Melky Cabrera to start the bottom of the inning.
UPDATE, 2:35 p.m.: No problem, Molina GIDP. But they’d be much better off with him catching every day, right?
UPDATE, 2:37 p.m.: Nippert has walked six in four innings at Yankee Stadium and leads 3-1. How long can that last?
UPDATE, 2:44 p.m.: Not long. Tex’s second RBI single of the day makes it 3-2. Nippert is out after a dreadful effort.
Somehow, I don’t think it’s ending up 3-2.
UPDATE, 2:47 p.m.: Jason Grilli? There’s a good chance A-Rod is going to hit something hard somewhere.
UPDATE, 2:49 p.m.: Or tap it back weakly to the mound as the crowd boos.
Yankees down 3-2 after four.
UPDATE, 2:59 p.m.: Burnett’s inning-by-inning pitch count: 12-15-16-31-9.
Good A.J., Good A.J., Good A.J., Bad A.J., Good A.J.
UPDATE, 3:02 p.m.: It would be sort of fitting given his career for A.J. to throw a one-hitter, strike out 17 and lose 3-2, wouldn’t it?
UPDATE, 3:10 p.m.: Burnett closing in on 100 pitches.
UPDATE, 3:12 p.m.: Putting two guys on base for Ian Kinsler again. That didn’t work so well the last time.
UPDATE, 3:13 p.m.: Here is how this goes: Kinsler walks to load the bases, Marte comes in for the lefty and Murphy gets a two-run single. Or Burnett K’s Kinsler and walks off shaking his head wondering why he didn’t do that last time.
UPDATE, 3:15 p.m.: Second scenario it is. Yankees down 3-2. Burnett has fanned 12.
UPDATE, 3;17 p.m.: Burnett is at 105 pitches. He has thrown only 36 of his last 62 pitches for strikes, You run him back out there for the seventh inning?
UPDATE, 3:23 p.m.: Burnett is done and Coke is it. … Meanwhile, Jason Grilli managed to retire seven straight. Big spot for the Seton Hall product.
UPDATE, 3:25 p.m.: Burnett’s line:
6 innings
2 hits
3 runs
3 earned runs
3 walks (two of them scored)
12 strikeouts
105 pitches
63 strikes
He fanned every Ranger at least once except for No. 9 hitter Elvis Andrus, who grounded out twice.
A loss today would leave Burnett 0-4 in his last six starts.
UPDATE, 3:27 p.m.: Phil Coke isn’t exactly a rocket scientist. A-Rod is right there with the bunt in front of him. But Coke picks it up and throws high and off-balance, allowing the runner to be safe. Yankees in trouble as Texas has runners at first and third.
UPDATE, 3:28 p.m.: Big trouble as Davis dumps a cheapie into the right field stands. Yankees down 6-2.
UPDATE, 3:31 p.m.: Coke has a 5.12 ERA. He is at best a one-batter lefty specialist and I’m not even convinced he is that moving forward. He is very hittable. He has allowed nine homers in 51.2 innings.
Coke gets booed off the field as Robertson comes in. Ill-tempered crowd today.
UPDATE, 3:42 p.m.: Damon’s single and an error by Andrus gives the Yankees runners on first and second with no outs for A-Rod. Down 6-2, they can get back in it in a hurry here.
UPDATE, 3:44 p.m.: Huh, no error. Just a fielder’s choice. Nevertheless, same situation.
UPDATE, 3:44 p.m.: Alex swings and misses at a 2-2 pitch low and inside, right where he can’t reach it given how close he stands to the plate. Great pitch by Wilson. Yankees 2-9 with RISP.
UPDATE, 3:46 p.m.: Matsui K’s on three pitches. Up to Swisher to salvage the rally.
UPDATE, 3:48 p.m.: Swisher K’s looking. Yankees 2 for 11 with RISP. Bad day today. But they have two innings left to try and come back.
UPDATE, 3:57 p.m.: Kinsler again, again to left and this time off Robertson. Rangers lead 7-2 and the people are fleeing the Stadium. I’ve never understood leaving a game early. You never know what you might see or what will happen. What’s the hurry? It’s New York, there’s going to be traffic regardless. Watch the game.
UPDATE, 4:13 p.m.: The LoHud Yankees Blog Pitcher of the Game is Alfredo Aceves. Congrats to Alfredo.
Pete, you’re the man.
Don’t know what I would do without this blog.
My job is boring and you help get through it everyday.
I have a question, I went to meet CC, Melky, and hairston yesterday and they weren’t there at four, were they there before or they didn’t show up?
Erica,
Here is my line-up
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
ARod DH
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Hairston 3B
Melky CF
Molina C
Thanks, as usual.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Molina C
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Hairston 3B
Cabrera CF
Molina C
That’s weird, it is saying 30-40% chance of rain around gametime Friday night. They must anticipate Danny being a huge storm if the actual “eye” is supposed to be in the Carolinas at the time.
I still think they’ll get it in. Realistically Saturday looks like the only game in danger of being postponed. Sunday should be fine, at worst its a delay.
Last call for Guess the Line Up people!!!!
Only two rounds after today
Erica, can we wait 10 min since i started 5 to 9.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Hinske RF
Molina C
Regarding Hughes throwing 8 innings this month: He is one of the best 5 or 6 pitchers on the team and he throws 2 IP a week. What a waste of talent.
benfica356
August 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Erica, can we wait 10 min since i started 5 to 9.
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You are in charge so whatever you want,
But Pete will probably have the line up posted at 10
Let’s go Yankees – beat the Rangers again today!
Which gate did you go to?
ok then 5 minutes till closing of GTLU.
Wow- only 2 more rounds of GTLU?
I can’t play tomorrow, we are taking our son to college
no lineups will be submitted after 9:55 or after the lineup has been posted.
Jetes SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Alex DH
Swish RF
Cano 2B
Hairston 3B
Melky CF
Molina C
NYYROC
and yet people want to keep hughes in the pen. go figure.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
Matsui DH
Cano 2B
Hinske RF
Melky CF
Molina C
Jeter-SS
Damon-LF
Tex-1B
Arod-3B
Matsui-DH
Swisher-RF
Cano-2B
Melky-CF
Molina-C
upstate kate
August 27th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Wow- only 2 more rounds of GTLU?
I can’t play tomorrow, we are taking our son to college
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Can’t he walk there???
Just kidding.
That’s so exciting. Is he a freshman? What school??
Erica:
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Cano 2B
Hinske RF
Matsui DH
Melky CF
Molina C
GTLU Closed! No more lineups could be submitted at this time
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Tex 1B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Hairston 3B
Cabrera CF
Molina C
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Matsui DH
Swish RF
Cano 2B
Hairston 3B
Cabrera Cf
Molina C
Erica-
He is a freshman going to SUNY Geneseo. He is undeclared, but w/ a science slant.
sorry Unknown or Bronx Jeers. Your lineups wont count toward GTLU.
way to copy me Bronx Jeers Ha
benfica-
Please allow them. They are regulars and you changed the line up window without much notice.
They were probably typing when you posted that. Also, I said 4 times yesterday the window was until 10am
upstate kate
August 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Erica-
He is a freshman going to SUNY Geneseo. He is undeclared, but w/ a science slant.
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Is he excited? How are you holding up?? I remember my freshman year moving day. My mom freaked and we forgot to bring hangers
tazawa is going against danks tonight
will his luck continue
3.38 baa
1.87 whip
terrible
Cool but why lineup is not posted yet and it is probably incorrect anyways, we both picked funky as all hell lineups.
ok Erica. I will. Sorry Unknown and Bronx Jeers about the confusion
Thanks E-to the Rica
will be interesting to see if arod plays.
i would say no if posada was playing but
Jennifer, I can’t figure that one out.Since Bruney was injured/ ineffective PH went to the pen in early June. That gave C-Money 2 months before the trade deadline to find another EIG, whether internally or by trade. No move was made. If someone else had that role PH could’ve moved back into the rotation. He would be pitching 5,6,7 IP per week instead of Gaudin or Mitre. He probably would be more effective than the struggling Joba now too. At the very least he would’ve given the NYY more options. He could start in the post-season or put him in the pen. While in the pen he has done extremely well for himself and the team, but it just goes to show you that an EIG doesn’t have as much impact on a team as many people think. I believe Pinstriped Bible had an article on that within the past few weeks. It’s a moot point, since the team is winning, but when I see guys like Holland and the NYY trot out Mitre/ Gaudin and Hughes is collecting cobwebs in the pen, I just think they could’ve made better use of his talent.
we have two winners on GTLU
CT23(9:40)
Robbykid(9:52)
Congratulations
WoHo!
Good job, benfica!
You’ve got the friendly-nazi-moderator thing down pat!
Erica- he is excited. I have mixed feelings. I am happy for him, but I will miss him. He is my only one and is a good kid.
Hughes pitches important late innings. The yanks are not wasting his talent. He was used a lot right after the allstar break because there were a lot of close games. Right now most of the games seem to be blowouts either way. Hughes is a failed starter he has an over 5 era. Hughes is the future closer.
lol m.
Good for ARod. I really didn’t think he’d play. And if he did play, I thought he’d DH. I guess that means his foot’s not too bad.
Benfica356-
So what did you think?
Remember, if you take over on 9/1 you will be expected to do this everyday (you can take weekends off). Also, 9/1 will start a new GTLU season, you will have to track the standings as well.
This was only 20 line ups. Some days I get double and triple that..
Hughes is not a failed starter, he had one bad game that skewed his era. It would be a waste to use him as a set up man, he will be a starter next year.
JFK, “Failed starter”? He hasn’t started that many ML games to determine that yet. He’s thrown some clunkers but he’s also thrown some good ones. His 8 SO IP vs Texas this year was the 2nd best start outside of CC’s SO vs Baltimore. That is just a glimpse of what Hughes can do. He and Joba will both be in the rotation for years to come.
Melky needs a rest. Can’t Damon play CF for 1 game? AJ should be fine, esp with Molina behind the dish.
Saint
i had a good time with this today. I used a method by copying and pasting all the lineups onto word. I wouldn’t mind taking over on 9/1. What do you think of the way I did it today?
What fooled everyone? Alex’s foot? I mean, we’re running out of warm bodies to run out there.
Can’t be that hard to figure out.
“Junior” has been a nice pickup. They don’t usually sign utility/bench guys until all the big moves are done, but Hairston sure is an upgrade over the likes of Betemit and Ransom. Wouldn’t mind seeing him back. Nice pickup for Cashman.
benfica356
fantastic job
No way is Hughes a failed starter….As much as I had trouble watching him nibble (when he started) and watch joba do the same thing, they are still so young. Joba will be #4 in the playoffs and hopefully learns to trust his stuff more every day. Hughes will get stretched out this fall and be ready to enter the rotation nexst year.
upstate kate
August 27th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Erica- he is excited. I have mixed feelings. I am happy for him, but I will miss him. He is my only one and is a good kid.
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Aww, you’ll still have us
Good luck!
JFK
P Hugh is going to be the #5 starter next season… prob with an innings limit of 130-140… (Meaning he most likley starts the season as a starter.. then moves to the pen in late august)
Hes much more valuable to the future of the team as a starter… esp with Melacon Robertson, Dunn, De La Rosa, Clagget ect.. waiting in the wings as the next wave of late inning relievers/closers
cervelli will be here in a few days.
it was going to happen anyways but do we do it early with posada banged up??
benfica356
August 27th, 2009 at 10:15 am
i had a good time with this today. I used a method by copying and pasting all the lineups onto word. I wouldn’t mind taking over on 9/1. What do you think of the way I did it today?
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I usually copy and paste them into Excel. I use a different tab for each person in the 9 spot so I can organize them better. Also, when someone submits a line up the same as one already entered, I paste it next to it, so I can see exactly who is entering the same line ups
I thought you did a good job. Just a few recommendations:
1) I usually post every 30 minutes or so a list of line ups entered to far so people know that you are paying attention. And it reminds them so you’ll get more entries.
2) Try to stick to the same set of rules every day. I may start the game early sometimes, but I always end submissions at the same time. It cuts down on confusion and angry people
funny how the NYS isn’t mentioned anymore for Pettite pitching bad….can it be that he is just pitching better now than he was back in april, may and june and the NYS didn’t have anything to do with it?
The same with Cito Gaston – when the Blue Jays were winning in April and May it was because he’s such a great manager and knows how to get the most from his players – once the blue jays became the average to bad team that they were – there is no mention on how cito is a master motivator and he knows how to win….
I would love to see AJ just dominate today, but in lieu of that, I’ll take a good, solid performance and a win (for both he and the team)
I think Swisher could use a day off. Girardi should have given Hinske a start in RF today.
ok Erica. the first recommendation will be hard to do especially if theres alot of people
Hughes is a failed starter? Yes, at 23 he should have won 2 Cy Youngs….
“Regarding Hughes throwing 8 innings this month: He is one of the best 5 or 6 pitchers on the team and he throws 2 IP a week. What a waste of talent.”
What games have been lost because Hughes wasn’t on the mound? How much better do you think the Yankees record would be had he pitched 20 innings?
You do get the point is not to play players but win games, right?
Hughes is a failed starter. If baseball history tells us anything is that young pitchers NEVER get better. NEVER! Take a look at these pitchers who struggled early on in their carrers. You may not of heard of them because their early struggles proved to their teams that they had no future in baseball.
Failed starters:
Bob Gibson 5.61 ERA as a 24 year old.
Ron Guidry: 5.62 as a 25 year old.
Sandy Kofax: 4.48 as a 22 year old.
ADam, I agree with you except, I think if the NYY have learned anything from the Joba situation this year, they will skip PH’s turn in the rotation early in the year and have him full speed ahead as a SP for the stretch drive and post season. I think PH gets about 25 starts (150 IP/ 6 IP a start). That means he gets skipped about 7 times. If the team skips him more early in the season they won’t have the problem they have now with Joba: there are still games to be played but he’s running out of innings so they have to juggle him. But you are right, Hughes is more valuable as a SP.
Jerry Hairston Jr. = nice pickup by Brian Cashman. Should be retained for 2010. A good fit in the clubhouse.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08.....186698.htm
Failed starter? Failed starter?!
We prefer the “starter who failed, but was on the verge of breaking out before he was put in the bullpen” label.
Thank you very much.
My co-worker just told me that he saw on inside edge that Jermaaine Dye to the Yankees? I don’t believe it but had to ask anybody here if they heard.
Erica- thanks
m- yeah, I thought A-rod could use a day off. He had a lot of plays last night, besides the hurt foot.
Betsy- I think AJ is due today.
benfica356- good job
benfica356
August 27th, 2009 at 10:24 am
ok Erica. the first recommendation will be hard to do especially if theres alot of people
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I also keep a running list on a piece of paper of people entered. As I copy the line ups into Excel, I write the names down.
I also keep a running list in Word of people entered. As I get more submissions, I update the Word list and then just copy and paste it into here. You need to let people know whose line ups are entered cause sometimes they post on old threads and don’t know it. Or it can get lost in filters. Either way, it cuts down on people angry at you in the end
i would like us to get anoter starter for next year.
i can see damon coming back for a year.
swish in rf is fine but cf & lf are concerns
we cant keep running melky out there imo.
maybe get just a cf or lf,leave swish in rf,dh damon or matsui.
one pitcher & an of plus resign pettitte
relying on joba & hughes might be too much
“Melky needs a rest. Can’t Damon play CF for 1 game? AJ should be fine, esp with Molina behind the dish.”
Yeah, he’s had a tough month. .192 avg with a .552 OBP in August. He was bound to come back to his career numbers, which he now has, but he’s played in 30 of the last 31 games. He has to be a little gassed.
YankeeFan,
Maybe Dye cleared waivers and they want Swisher back?
Sorry to change the subject, but at what point is it reasonable to ask whether Papi has found some new PEDs?
I’m not trying to just make a simple Red Sox bashing joke (though they’re always fun). Seriously. He was lost at the plate and slow on fastballs, looking awful for nearly a year (going back to 2008), and suddenly he’s hitting a half-dozen HRs in a week. Where’s the suspicion? Too early?
ok Erica, I’ll do that. Thx. So does that mean I take over on 9/1?
“My co-worker just told me that he saw on inside edge that Jermaaine Dye to the Yankees? I don’t believe it but had to ask anybody here if they heard”
Wouldn’t be shocking if the White Sox decided to pack it in. Noticed Dye has a partial no-trade clause that allows him to veto deals to 6 Northeast teams. I’m assuming the Yankees are in that group along with the Mets, Phils, Red Sox and maybe the Jays and Pirates?
On the GTLU game, I would take the time to get it right even if it takes longer.
Then people can try to figure out on their own who won, and it’s another game in itself.
You know people, they’ll make a game out of anything.
Stuckey, Yes the point is to win games. As I wrote it is a moot point since the team is winning. I do believe that over the course of the last 3 months the team may have won a few more games with PH starting instead of the injured CMW or Mitre. Plus if he were a SP now that would give the team more options heading into the playoffs. But the NYY have the best MLB record so it is hard to improve on what they have done. If nothing else, I just like to watch him pitch.
“Sorry to change the subject, but at what point is it reasonable to ask whether Papi has found some new PEDs?”
It’s reasonable to ask whether anyone is on PED’s. They don’t test for HGH. As long at’s the case, nobody’s above suspiscion.
Hey Pete,
What’s the word on Gardner? I know he swung a bat on Tuesday; but they wanted to see how his thumb reacted on Wednesday. Did he come through OK?
“we cant keep running melky out there imo.”
Yeah, just look at the Yankees record since Garnder got hurt.
Brutal. No way you can keep running him out there…
Oh, wait….
m-
benfica, got it right today. I was watching.
Pete, you are unbelievable…
Today, you complain about Phil Hughes’s lack of work…
When the Yankees had him warming up the other day in a blowout, you called it “a little extreme.”
You have lectured people against second guessing Joe Girardi, yet you seem to do it multiple times a day.
Pick a side, dude.
benfica-
You can have it starting 9/1 if you want. But we will reset all statistics.
Just beware of one other thing, you will get so many more line up combinations after the September call ups. There is a much greater chance of Girardi winning
Can someone fill me in on what to expect from Nippert.
I love all these den mothers worry about resting this player today or that one, the next day. Some of you need to chill and just enjoy the season.
erica,
No, I just meant that. Benfica just mentioned the timing at the end?
Never mind, good job all around.
If Arod was DH, where would Hideki play
??
Not left field
Cash,
Sorry. All the complainers are male! What do they call the boy scout dads?
I know this has been mentioned by other commenters – but why don’t they have Hairston play center field once in a while until Gardner returns? Melky needs either some time off or a kick in the pants to get him going. Even if Hairston’s not much of a center fielder, he’ll be a signifciant offensive improvement over the Melkman.
Btw I’m a big fan of the Melkman and I still think he’ll be a big contributor in his career. He’s got great ability and seems to stay healthy. He’s still young and needs to develop a more mature approach at the plate, taking more pitches and looking to make contact instead of for home runs. A temporary stay on the bench will serve him well.
“Cash,
Sorry. All the complainers are male! What do they call the boy scout dads?”
How about den leaders then for both genders.
A bit off topic- but it’s worth contemplating the fact that the Yanks have the best record in baseball despite playing almost the whole year without their projected #2 starter (Wang), their starting left fielder (Nady), and a lefty in the bullpen (Marte). That’s mind boggling. I think Cashman deserves all the credit in the world for putting together a roster that could succeed even with injuries to key players.
NYYROC
– Good Point… He could even possibly start the season in Scranton… To get him to full speed and watch his innings.. Anyway it shakes out… it will be surely fascinating to watch.
DAY GAME! I almost forgot!
Cash is King,
lol. Although “mother hens” would be the best description.
There’s a funny clip of Leslie Nielson as the umpire in Naked Gun on dan patrick’s site.
Also, later there should be audio/recap of Francona. He’s going to talk about why they traded for Wagner. I wouldn’t be surprised to hear Penny’s name come up, too.
Damn, I love that Stevie Wonder song.
Crap I should have realized its the rubber game of the series and Girardi would look at this as a big game.
That combined with ARod not needing X Rays should have told me he’d play today.
Oh well. Can’t win them all.
“Good for ARod. I really didn’t think he’d play. And if he did play, I thought he’d DH. I guess that means his foot’s not too bad. ”
Doreen:
Alex is on record as being “squeamish” when it comes to pain or gore. But I’m sure he’s played through a lot of pain in his career – just look at his hip rehab – even if he hasn’t done it in a very stoic way
thx Erica for this opportunity. You’ve made this game very special and I want to thank you for having it on here. Its a pleasure for me to do this
Smoltz-gone. Penny-gone. I don’t feel sorry for Penny at all. Remember when he warned that it’s “not over. not by a mile”?
I bet A-rod hits a bomb today.
It’s weird when a guy like Burnett is starting – we just have no idea in the world what to expect. He could pitch a no-hitter or not get through the second inning.
Very deceptive use of stats on A.J. Pete. It’s true those are his numbers for the last three starts, but he was shelled in his last start. The two previous starts were a combined 14 innings, six earned runs (3.86 ERA), 12 strikeouts and four walks…. all perfectly acceptable numbers.
The truth is A.J. has gotten shelled three times this year, going 14 2/3 innings with 24 earned runs. In his other 22 starts he has pitched to a solid 3.00 ERA and averaged 6.5 innings per start.
Fan in Israel-
“A bit off topic- but it’s worth contemplating the fact that the Yanks have the best record in baseball despite playing almost the whole year without their projected #2 starter (Wang), their starting left fielder (Nady), and a lefty in the bullpen (Marte). That’s mind boggling. I think Cashman deserves all the credit in the world for putting together a roster that could succeed even with injuries to key players.”
Posted last night. LOL-
August 26th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
How in the world are the Yanks playing with the best record in baseball, with a pathetic catcher that can’t call a game, a clown in right field, a lazy 2nd baseman an fat slob for a #4 pitcher, a washed up #3 pitcher, a reliever that would be best to DFA and a 4th or 5th outfielder playing full time in center?
Regarding Posada injury and its impact this is what Joe Sherman has to say and I agree with him.
“Last year, the Yanks did not have switch-hitters Mark Teixeira and Nick Swisher. Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera had dismal seasons. Derek Jeter was good, but not having a campaign that would fit seamlessly into his prime. Alex Rodriguez was particularly bedeviled in the clutch. And the Yankee rotation, aside from Mike Mussina, was a mess.
Obviously, the Yanks are better with Posada’s offense from behind the plate. But his absence for an extended period would not be nearly as devastating as it was in 2009.”
“Cash is King,
lol. Although “mother hens” would be the best description.”
You’re right that is the best description.:)
The difference between Jeter and Pettitte this year versus last year is that both players are healthy in 2009 without having to play through hand injuries for Jeter and a hurt shoulder for Pettitte in 2008. Truth be told, both players should have been DL for those injuries last year, but they get little credit from their critics for playing through the pain as their stat sheets suffered in the process.
BBFan,
I agree, that losing Posada would be potentially devastating, but I don’t think people realize how much went wrong last season and it was really a combination of things rather than one particular thing.
We lost Jorge. We lost our de facto ace, guy who was on track to give us another 19 win season at least. We lost Joba as a starter after he made the successful transition. The Rays played out of their minds. Injuries to key players. Underperformance by role players.
And we still almost sneaked in.
Pete or anyone-
Wasn’t 6’7″ Dustin Nippert one of the Diamondback pitchers they had on their list, to choose from, in the Randy Johnson deal?
Where is that tool bag Bardos
Did his mom not change his diaper this morning or give him his binkie?
My Yankees 2010
Pitcher
1. CC
2. AJ
3. JOBA
4. Andi
5. Hughes
6.Jarrod Washburn
Bulpen
1. Rivera
2. Coke
3. Marte
4. Robertson
5. Aceves
6. Melancon
Catcher
Posada
Cevelli
First
TEx
Second
Cano
Third
AROD
SS
Jeter
OF
Gardner
Jackson
Swisher
Bench
Melky
Pena
Chone Figgins (He can play everywhere 2b,3b,ss,OF)
“Last year, the Yanks did not have switch-hitters Mark Teixeira and Nick Swisher. Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera had dismal seasons. Derek Jeter was good, but not having a campaign that would fit seamlessly into his prime. Alex Rodriguez was particularly bedeviled in the clutch. And the Yankee rotation, aside from Mike Mussina, was a mess.”
And yet they won 89 games, 2 better than the 87 they won in 2000.
THIS should illustrate how deep the talent pool is on the Yankees. They had an arguably bad year but were still relatively one of the best teams in baseball.
$ 15-20 Million for Chone Figgins off the bench and a sixth starter? Heavens no!
No to Washburn.
Yes to Chone Figgins, but with what he’ll be getting paid he won’t be a bench player.
Molina at catcher-maybe FA Benjie?
benfica356
August 27th, 2009 at 11:00 am
thx Erica for this opportunity. You’ve made this game very special and I want to thank you for having it on here. Its a pleasure for me to do this
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Aww- you are welcome. Thank you for volunteering to keep it going. I will announce the continuation tomorrow and Monday.
Let me know if you have any questions
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Wasn’t 6?7? Dustin Nippert one of the Diamondback pitchers they had on their list, to choose from, in the Randy Johnson deal?
Yes he was !
According to the New York Daily News, the Diamondbacks and Yankees could finish a Randy Johnson trade this weekend. Arizona will need to talk to Johnson to extend his contract through 2008, pretty much guaranteeing he gets his 300th win as a Diamondback. The Yankees want one of Dustin Nippert, Micah Owings, and Ross Ohlendorf. Nippert seems to be the prize of the trio.
i will erica thank u
A solid 7 innings from A.J. today will work. Hughes and Mo can use some work.
“Very deceptive use of stats on A.J. Pete.”
That’s Pete’s bag. Pete always uses stats selectively to try to illustrate his point.
Like yesterday when he said the Yankees were in a lull despite them going 7-3 on their roadtrip.
El Duque-
Thanks for the info. Wish you were healthy and in your prime still pitching for the Yankees!!!!!!!
Look what we turned Ohlendorf into-Damaso Marte, who hasn’t lived up to hiscontract or promise as a Yankee.
6 innings would be enough!
2 ER and than Phil for 1 an 2/3 and MO for 4 Outs
Chone Figgins is a neat little player but some of the proposals for the Yankees to sign him are quite hilarious.
If Joe will use Damaso Marte correct he will help us!
But he isn´t more than good reliver against leftys!
By the way! Joe Giradi did a great job so far!
I just wanted to chime in on the “Hughes is a failed starter” thing. People who point out his 5+ ERA as a starter really don’t understand his true performance level. Hughes got blasted against Baltimore, giving up 8 ER in 1 2/3 innings. Outside of that, he pitched to the tune of a 3.5 ERA with about 8.5 K/9 and a 1.27 WHIP. Hughes showed the same type of strikeout stuff in his last 3 starts as he has in the bullpen–in those starts he recorded 21 strikeouts in 18 innings (against BAL, TEX, and CLE). This isn’t even to mention the fact that it would be ridiculous to deem him a failed starter at this point regardless of his stats–he’s 23 years old with less a seasonful of starts!!!
If Gardy is going to hit off a tee today, maybe he can come over to our house. My almost 6-yo would love to play t-ball with a real Yankees player.
“If Joe will use Damaso Marte correct he will help us!
But he isn´t more than good reliver against leftys!”
His track record says otherwise. Righthanders have a meager .722 OPS versus Marte in his career. He shuts down lefties but he can pitch against righties as well.
I thought Bruney proved his worth last night-he loaded the bases to prove to Girardi he could get out of a jam! NOT!!
I thought that “words can never hurt you.” Well with the yelling fracas with K-Rod, he hasn’t been the same!!
did anyone watch any of the redsox/whitesox game last night?
were there any bunt attempts by the whitesox hitters trying to get wakefield’s big fat butt running off the mound?
was joe torre managing the white sox last night if there weren’t any bunts attempted?
Francona saying that Papelbon’s words got taken out of context. Papelbon even had the writer go to Francona to explain that’s not what Papelbon said.
Won’t give Wagner the ball everyday. Brought in Wagner to spell Okajima. And “to enhance Billy’s comeback”.
Going on and on about Jeter. Wishes (jokingly) that he’d foul a ball off his ankle more. Said Jeter’s underrated and underappreciated.
Claimed he was worried about Mike Lowell during the whole Teixeira negotiation process.
“were there any bunt attempts by the whitesox hitters trying to get wakefield’s big fat butt running off the mound?”
I would imagine it is awful hard to bunt a knuckle ball. Don’t know that it would be worth it to try.
Wishes (jokingly) that he’d foul a ball off his ankle more.
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Sounds passive aggressive to me.
Wishes (jokingly) that he’d foul a ball off his ankle more.
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Sounds passive aggressive to me.
The link that I have to stream the radio broadcast of the game hasn’t worked the past few times for me. Does anyone have a good link to listen to the game today?
Thanks!
I’m totally expecting a solid start from AJ.
He’s prone to those meltdown days but at least he’s aware of them.
It’s a beautiful day here in NY. Cooler than usual and dry.
Remember when the Red Sox had too much pitching..
SO far this season they have let go of Smotlz, Penny, Masterson.. Somebody needs to send Peter Gammons a box of tissues.
Rangers just released Jason Jennings. What’s that now, 4 pichers-Smoltz, Traber, Penny and Jennings who’ve met their Waterloo against the Yankees?
Catching up while taking a break from housecleaning chores.
m -
I would be even more qualified in describing Phil Hughes. I’d say he was a “young pitcher who has experienced some failure,” and then exactly what you said!
murphydog -
Yeah – I’m sure ARod plays through a lot of aches and pains, and playing through what must be some discomfort, to say the least, with his hip is quite impressive. But he sure does “react” in an entertaining way when he gets hit with a pitch.
Actually, getting hit by a ball either pitched or batted with that kind of force, how much of an over-reaction could it be? (Actually, I thought Girardi would rest him, not that ARod would beg out.)
Well, back to the kitchen.
Rob B
August 27th, 2009 at 11:36 am
“were there any bunt attempts by the whitesox hitters trying to get wakefield’s big fat butt running off the mound?”
I would imagine it is awful hard to bunt a knuckle ball. Don’t know that it would be worth it to try.
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Rob B
Nick Swisher says ANYONE can bunt off ANYONE at ANYTIME…
I’m with Art. Does anyone have a link to stream the game?
Thank you!
sab
August 27th, 2009 at 11:28 am
did anyone watch any of the redsox/whitesox game last night?
were there any bunt attempts by the whitesox hitters trying to get wakefield’s big fat butt running off the mound?
was joe torre managing the white sox last night if there weren’t any bunts attempted?
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Its not easy to bunt on a knuckleballer.. Thats why ppl dont bunt on wakefield regardless of him being healthy or not healthy..
NYYROC
August 27th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I’m with Art. Does anyone have a link to stream the game?
Thank you!
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check freebaseballradio.com for audio streaming..
They have radio links for all teams.. mlb gameday audio prohibits local radio stations to stream during games but some radio stations forget to do it.. so if u are lucky you will be able to hear them..
for video streaming, check myp2p.eu
If this is old news I apologize.
Did y’all see the report that Derek Jeter is engaged? (which of course they are denying, albeit cryptically.) Well let me say this, engaged or not, I have thought that part of the reason that DJ and Arod are having really nice seasons is that both have found female happiness.
Blackaccord, Thanks for the info! I’ll try it today.
Its not easy to bunt on a knuckleballer.. Thats why ppl dont bunt on wakefield regardless of him being healthy or not healthy..
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so if its bottom of the 9th runners on 1st and 2nd no outs down by 1 run – girardi can’t call for a bunt if wakefield is pitching? i would think its easier to bunt on him then it is to actually swing away – plus he doesn’t throw the knuckleball 100% of the time does he? just wait for the 80mph fastball or the 70 mph slider/curveball or whatever else that 70 yr old pitcher throws…
>Well let me say this, engaged or not, I have thought that part of
>the reason that DJ and Arod are having really nice seasons is that
>both have found female happiness.
:/
“Well let me say this, engaged or not, I have thought that part of the reason that DJ and Arod are having really nice seasons is that both have found female happiness.”
Which means the seasons that weren’t nice for them is because of the unhappiness that the females in their lives caused them.;)
it will be nice if we can win & the rs lose to take it back to 7 games wich i think will put the division out of reach.
lets go yankees
DJ’s having a really nice season because he’s healthy. And he has a sense of urgency.
wake is a big upgrade over penney,smoltz,etc.
their rotation just got better.
tazawa is due to get bombed
his baa & whip show he has been very lucky.
“Wishes (jokingly) that he’d foul a ball off his ankle more.
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Sounds passive aggressive to me.”
Totally agree. What kind of manager would openly wish a player fouls balls off their ankles, even if it’s said jokingly? Very low class of you there Francona. But then again you are the manager of the Red Sox so it’s not to be unexpected.
stay Gardenhoser we’re going to need you big time.
UPDATE, 12:05 p.m.: The Yankees ruin more careers than fast women and hard liquor.
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Peter,
What about fast liquor and hard women?
m
August 27th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
“DJ’s having a really nice season because he’s healthy. And he has a sense of urgency.”
Sense of urgency, hence why he is also speculated to be engaged, he ain’t getting any younger!
According to cbs radio via the NY Post Derek is engaged to Minka!
A-Rod and Kate Hudson were getting too much press so Jeter or Minka’s PR people leak an engagement. LOL.
NYYROC
August 27th, 2009 at 10:26 am
ADam, I agree with you except, I think if the NYY have learned anything from the Joba situation this year, they will skip PH’s turn in the rotation early in the year and have him full speed ahead as a SP for the stretch drive and post season. I think PH gets about 25 starts (150 IP/ 6 IP a start). That means he gets skipped about 7 times. If the team skips him more early in the season they won’t have the problem they have now with Joba: there are still games to be played but he’s running out of innings so they have to juggle him. But you are right, Hughes is more valuable as a SP.
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If I’m the Yankees (and every other major league team) that has a young starter on an innings limit for the season I keep them in extended spring training until the end of April, have them make some starts in the minors, and bring them up when they can make their regular turn for the entire season. If the plan is 24-25 starts, let them skip the first 40 games of the season, then there is not only no controversy but also no potential for having them sit for extended time (like Joba) and lose their edge down the stretch. This seems like such a simple solution I don’t understand why teams haven’t done it. Having a pitcher go through all of spring training and then sit around waiting doesn’t make any sense, just bring them along more slowly in the spring so they aren’t ready until May.
Burnett pitches lights out today if for no other reason than to perpetuate the whole “Posada and Burnett can’t work together” BS.
Penny was just realeased!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/.....id=4425741
Trisha, that’s very possible.
Baseball has alot to do with mentality, if they feel more “whole” now or contempt then that’s good for them and the team.
Yeah there are reports that Derek popped the question.
“DJ’s having a really nice season because he’s healthy. And he has a sense of urgency”
Ah, so the seasons when he was healthy and did have this kind of season, he lacked urgency. I got it.
Actually all of us who have known the headiness of being in love (or thinking that we are in love) know that it brings with it a renewed sense of zeal for just about everything in life. We probably also all know that in time, that turns into something less awe-striking. Ha ha. But when you have that new thing going on, it does make the sun look brighter and the sky look more blue!
I’m willing to credit Kate and Minka for helping with their seasons.
That should have read:
Ah, so the seasons when he was healthy and DIDN’T have this kind of season, he lacked urgency. I got it.”
“According to cbs radio via the NY Post Derek is engaged to Minka!”
This was inevitable. According to reports, Minka was at a wedding about a month back. When the bride tossed the bouquet, Minka ranged several feet to her right and made a specatular catch as she dove headlong into the buffet table.
MG
the problem there is if a pitcher gets hurt it limits his innings for the following year
YES pre-game Clubhouse Report with Bob Lorenz and Kim Jones:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/647424972d038571/
>This was inevitable. According to reports, Minka was at a wedding about
>a month back. When the bride tossed the bouquet, Minka ranged several
>feet to her right and made a specatular catch as she dove
>headlong into the buffet table.
I’M FRIGGIN’ CRYIN’ OVER HERE!!!!!!!!
Not that it matters anymore, but on Monday night, if Swisher gets that bunt down, does Texas play the infield in?? If so, Melkys ball gets thru and wins the game….The reason I bring this up is that Giradi was getting a lot of “you know” and personally I did not think it was a bad play…..
Minka and Jeter both deny the story.
“The truth is A.J. has gotten shelled three times this year, going 14 2/3 innings with 24 earned runs. In his other 22 starts he has pitched to a solid 3.00 ERA and averaged 6.5 innings per start”
The other truth is that if you Looked at his three best starts of the year, the other 22 would reflect an ERA over 4.50.
As Parcells always use to say “You are what your numbers say you are”. AJ’s numbers for the year are no exception to that adage. He’s pitched to his numbers.
So Gardner thinks by next week he will play a game, we don’t know if it’s here or AAA.
Robbykid:
I agree with you. Bunt was not a bad call in that spot. Some arguments both ways work, but it was not a ridiculous notion.
Robbykid
sterling defended the bunt saying the same thing.
it was bad execution not a bad call.
better chance of scoring by bunting
Frank,
So is Aceves a good releaver or a bad one?
Same with Coke.
Numbers, especially with pitchers, can be deceiving. One or two bad outings bloat an ERA.
AJ has been a very good starter. Very good. Eats innings, make his starts, and almost always keeps them in a position to win.
Well if Jeter does get married, remember — Prenupt.
“What about fast liquor and hard women?”
Come on now, this isn’t about A-rod.
“According to reports, Minka was at a wedding about
a month back. When the bride tossed the bouquet, Minka ranged several feet to her right”
and the DJ could be heard saying “and passed a diving Minka.” No that was last year.
Take out a couple of Hughes’ bad starts while you’re at it…
Congrats to Jeter and let’s hope that she’s his good luck charm!
Don’t forget Jeter was supposedly looking at rings. Also her pr person said there is no FALL wedding planned. Not there is no wedding planed.
I wonder which beat writer will ask Jeter about it?
Dereks range on the road will be really limited next years, considering the ball and chain he’s about to attach to his ankle.
For some reason I doubt that statement was from George. lol
I understand Jeter and his romantic life is a topic. But you all need to consider the source here. This is the same paper that had Mrs. Matsui having a baby two weeks ago and shamelessly printed photos of Erin Andrews.
If anybody had a good, credible source that Jeter was getting hitched, it would be on the front page, not buried inside.
Perhaps the writers could start toss rice at Jeter from the press box.
My friend called me about an hour ago at work to tell me Derek is engaged lol. I think she exepcted me to start crying. ( I had to remind her that I am now 24 years old, and I have (slightly) matured from the 12 year old girl who hated Mariah Carey’s guts
).
Congrats to Derek if its true! They will make some pretty babies
“Don’t forget Jeter was supposedly looking at rings. Also her pr person said there is no FALL wedding planned. Not there is no wedding planed. ”
Jen, that’s why I said the response was cryptic.
“Don’t forget Jeter was supposedly looking at rings. Also her pr person said there is no FALL wedding planned. Not there is no wedding planed. ”
Jen, that’s why I said the response was cryptic.
Greetings from France where it is a reasonable 7:03 pm–a respectable time to watch a ballgame on MLB TV. Thanks God for a few afternoon games in the Bronx!
Bill Buck:
Never said AJ was bad. He’s not. He’s not great either. He’s been good for the team. Just saying he’s pitched to the record and ERA he has.
As for Aceves and Coke. I like Coke. Lefties can’t touch him, and he’s pretty effective against RHB’s as well. Aceves? Let’s just say I’m not surprised he’s been getting hit. Always thought the more the league saw of him the more hittable he’d become. In fairness, he may be hurt, but he’s hasn’t seen his numbers suffer because of 1-2 outings. Since the break, he’s posted a 6.30 ERA and has allowed runs in 9 of his 15 appearances.
I don’t want to get political, but when it comes to Ted Kennedy…good riddance.
ill believe it when jeter admits it
otherwise who cares
& i love erin andrews
bru August 27th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
ill believe it when jeter admits it
otherwise who cares
& i love erin andrews
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She sure is well um, um groomed
Did anyone see the crowd at the Marlins stadium today? There cant be more than 5,000 fans and their team is only 4.5 out of the WC! What a disgrace. I dont know how baseball survives in that city.
“I don’t want to get political, but when it comes to Ted Kennedy…good riddance.”
So if you don’t want to “get political” I can only assume you enjoy seeing people die then.
Deal’n!
so far so good
borbon had no chance that ab
“Also her pr person said there is no FALL wedding planned”
Jeter has bigger plans this Fall.
AJ just shook off a fast ball from Molina and threw the curve. Time for another catcher
Eights- have some class and respect someone who, despite disagreeing with you, accomplished more in his life than you could ever dream of
just a dominant inning for AJ
Looks like no hitter stuff today, this is going to be a breeze!
Tunnel Man
i always liked her
after the video came out she made a 911 call about being followed by photographers & she sounded petrified
poor girl
if you don’t want to get political, than don’t get political.
If AJ has a bad game, do we blame Molina for doing such a bad job?
Eights has to go, Pete… he’s disgusting.
I’m 34 and I grew up loving Don Mattingly and hating George Steinbrenner and thinking he was the worst thing for the Yankees. But as I get older I realize he’s a pretty classy, charitable guy. Just prone to tantrums.
also it is a yankees blog, so no one cares about who you like to see die
Apparently it was all Jorge’s fault. LOL
Oh, gosh, David, please don’t bring up the catcher controversy again!!!
A part of me want AJ to mess up today just to debunk this nutty Posada chemistry theory.
and Jeter……….
Took John 30 seconds to tell us what he did. UGH I hate day games, have to count on John to tell me what happens.
baseballfab
you had to say that ???
Is there any free live streaming of the game today?
Bru-
You’ll love this Erin slideshow:
http://men.style.com/gq/featur.....v/0909ERIN
wow
August 27th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Eights- have some class and respect someone who, despite disagreeing with you, accomplished more in his life than you could ever dream of
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I’m sure eights is aptly named, it’s either his IQ, years spent in the 8th grade, or the number of times he’s woken up with a clear thought in his mind.
Eights, come on now. This is a sports blog. You hated Teddy, we get it. There are plenty of places for you to state that. This isn’t the place.
you are right you shouldn’t have show class, so leave
Eights, really, that’s enough please. Sports. Baseball. Yankees. Fun stuff. You get it, or not? Go somewhere else if you don’t.
Pete’s post is about a Yankee’s news release. Eights is out of line.
Not a Ted Kennedy fan, but that has nothing to do with baseball.
Condolences to the whole Kennedy clan, though, as it’s been a terrible fortnight for them.
Enough about Kennedy.
Let’s go yankees
Nice guy
ill take the controversay
“A part of me want AJ to mess up today just to debunk this nutty Posada chemistry theory.”
Not so nice;(. can never have the heart to wish any of Yankees to perform badly (especially he is on your fantasy team:P)
if Nippert keeps strugglein with his control he’s not going to be around very long today.
Nice Guy,
That’s not very nice!
good start fellas
1-0. Nice!
GET ‘EM, BOYS!
Tex! 1-0
I vote Jeter and Teix for co-mvps
Bru –
me too. Go Yanks!!:)
pretty piece of hitting by tex
Tunnel Man
t/y
sweet
she is beautifull
Way to go Tex.
So far 2 big off season acquisitions paying off here in the first inning!!
Patehtic effort by A-rod there. Were his eyes closed?
AJ’s in the black, but this Nippert kid’s being given a huge zone accordin to Gameday.
I hope it is something that I accidentally hit on my remote but I am watching the game with large words streaming across the screen! Here’s something funny. They don’t write all of the words.
Kenny is saying one thing and a shorthand version is being written. But still, it is VERY distracting!
“A part of me want AJ to mess up today just to debunk this nutty Posada chemistry theory.”
How about he pitches great today and in his next start he pitches a perfecto to Posada – would that be ok?
Nice guy August 27th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Patehtic effort by A-rod there. Were his eyes closed?
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He may be hung over. Seriously, he may be groggy — the day game after a night game quasi-jet lag.
Uncle Ellsworth -
That sounds great to me. Go Yanks!
“Patehtic effort by A-rod there. Were his eyes closed?”
I’m listening to the game on radio and it’s Sterling calling the game so I’m not sure.
Mr. Nippert is already at 25 pitches and the inning ain’t over. How many relievers to the Rangers have available after surrendering 18 runs in the last two days?
Know what stinks about this day game?
The annoying woman in the cube next to me isn’t here to be annoyed by it.
ya know who Nippert reminds me of? — Jabba
Trisha –It sounds like you’ve got the hearing impaired subtitles. Always very strange.
How would Sterling know if A-rod had his eyes closed? He calls games with his eyes closed, too!
maybe get some 2 out runs here??
SWISH with another patented walk
Cano with the bases loaded – just what we need!
That I passed along a statement from Mr. Steinbrenner expressing condolences over the death of Sen, Kennedy does not give anybody on this blog the right to express their political views or opine about who they want dead.
Frankly, I want you dead if you try and pollute my blog with that sort of thing. No politics of any kind here, please. Go somewhere else.
You have been warned. There will not be a second warning.
(To the 99 percent of you who are not sociopaths, sorry for the interruption)
Need the all lefty line-up. Nippert can only get righties out.
Odds that I strike out because the pressure is way tooooo much!!!!
bases loaded for Robbie. Don’t know if this is a good plan or not for Texas – even a blind dog finds a bone sometimes
Not trying to be political here, but I hope Kennedy comes back and pitches well next year.
a double by cano would be nice
No matter what, let’s not hammer Cano if he doesn’t come through. This guy’s pitch count is up over 30 already. I’m TRYING to stay positive.
nippert cant find the plate with a strobe light
Has Cano ever hit a grand slam?
in his backyard playing against his local little league team
I know Cano has at least one grand slam. I saw him hit one in Tampa Bay back in the heat of the ’05 pennant race.
RISP does not agree with robbie
well got the pitch count up
Tunnel man,
That took me a bit to figure out because Nippert looks nothing like Joba.
But I see where you’re going. That’s why I asked the question about Joba’s control as a minor leaguer. And several kind posters responded (thank you!).
Perhaps Joba’s “nibbling” is more an issue of spotty control.
Great AB. Cano just got unlucky there.
How many times has that happened to Cano with RISP? Hits the ball hard – and far – and it’s caught!
Still, they made that pitcher work.
Too bad they couldn’t put some more runs up.
Cano hit it hard. He hit it the other way.
Everything went right except the results.
Hopefully AJ makes a quick top of the 2nd
@ Nice guy
ya- i saw it in person in 2006.
well, good contact anyhow
cant complain about cano there…that was a good ab and he hit it really hard
Cindy that’s definitely what it is. Horrible!
Erica, are you at the game? Did you meet up with Besty? Weather wise it has to be gorgeous at the Stadium today!
nice at bat for Cano….eventually the ball will fell…we hope.
Nice guy
August 27th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Patehtic effort by A-rod there. Were his eyes closed?
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What was the lead-off hitter’s excuse for striking out? Dimwit.
Trish, how ya doing?
I miss KAY!
How long have most of you guys been posting on this blog? I’m really, really late to this party, and am wondering how I ever watched the game without the running commentary….
And THIS, kids, is why I vote to the AJ-Molina tandem!
Teixeira’s AB was a thing of beauty. The fourth pitch (a called strike) was over half a foot outside:
http://brooksbaseball.net/pfx/.....v_size=500
he shook his head, at first, in disbelief. However, unlike the majority of hitters these days he didn’t b**h and moan about it.
Instead, he just got back in the box, and looked for another outside pitch. He knew Nippert would try to expand the zone even more with a sketchy strike zone in effect.
The next pitch was about 3″ even farther outside, and quite likely a pitch Teixeira would have ordinarily have taken. He wouldn’t let the ump take the AB completely away from him, and lashed it into center.
Just a great AB, adjusting to the bizarro floating zone.
burnett has some filthy movement on his pitches…its a shame he can’t do this every game
Trisha-
I wish I was at the game. I am in my office. Betsy and I are meeting up at Roosevelt Field mall tonight where her son, Phil Hughes is doing an autograph signing
Burnett’s dealing.
Yeah, Posada and Burnett admitted they weren’t on the same page. This current pairing clearly works better.
Vote FOR the tandem that should say.
Hey iii! I’m multitasking today so am hitting and running with my posts. Happy I saw yours.
I quit my job. Other than that life is good. Well, I should say maybe because of that, life is good. Very very good.
How are you doin?
Erica-take pictures tonight if you can!
Cindy G-
Welcome aboard.
How did you find us?
AJ came to play today so far
Breaking news.
Posada seen walking out demanding to be traded!!
To Boston.
Betsy’s at the game? Pssh. That explains AJ’s game. Absolutely nothing to do with Jose.
Burnett wants that perfect game today.
S.A.–Relax, Relate, Release
August 27th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Erica-take pictures tonight if you can!
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I can take pictures with my camera phone, but I have no idea how to do anything with them once they are on there. LOL
melky just looks lost at the plate
Betsy is NOT at the game. Betsy is at work
Trisha- you are starting all kinds of crazy rumours!
Cindy G,
Losing track of the years, but I think this is my 3rd season here. I’m waiting for the Yankees to win it all, so I can retire.
“melky just looks lost at the plate”
Wait till the coffee kicked in…wait…a hit!
Cindy-
Welcome! I have been a blog reader for a few seasons, but I started commenting in the end of May when I got sick and had to be quarantined. LOL
“I wish I was at the game. I am in my office. Betsy and I are meeting up at Roosevelt Field mall tonight where her son, Phil Hughes is doing an autograph signing”
It’s all Verizon’s fault! I thought you guys were at the game.
Well, hopefully it will be an equally beautiful night.
Definitely take those pictures. Lucky you guys, that is so cool. He is definitely one of my favorite Yankees because he just seems to be so mature for his age and it translates on the field.
HAVE A BALL!!!
And take pictures.
Someone sent me a picture that she took at the last game of the season last year and sent me a pdf of it (how in hell do you turn a pic into a pdf? Obviously she’s not computer savvy! So she is sending me the picture hard mail. Erica, I have described my day and night at the Stadium on the last day it was open as the best day and night of my life. When I saw that picture and saw the joy on my face, it made me want to cry. I swear I don’t remember a happier day and night (though it was bittersweet of course.) My ex and I had a phenomenal time and it’s probably because we went as ex’s!
When I get to post that picture you will see just what I mean. If you can’t read the pure joy in my face you just have to believe me that it is so there it’s amazing. Just an amazing day and night.
Any reason for not bunting Molina there?
T
Are you going to go into private practice?
On my lunch hour – life is good. Yankees are having best season in years, I’m looking forward to playoffs and I love my job. I’m working in the same research group that James Van Allen used to head up. Currently working on software that analyzes Cassini probe data, mainly EM waves – and my promotion will be official in next few weeks.
Knew that the AJ we know and love would return
“Welcome aboard.
How did you find us? Tunnel Man”
Not sure of the protocol for responding to posts. My son told me about Pete’s blog, so I’ve been reading that for awhile. There was one game a little while back where AJ was pitching and the strike zone was absolutely ridiculous, really causing him to melt down. At that point I went to the comments and found I wasn’t alone in my frustration. Been lurking and reading ever since.
i think he just needs gardner around for the constant reminder that the CF job is still up for grabs
“Betsy is NOT at the game. Betsy is at work
Trisha- you are starting all kinds of crazy rumours!”
I told you. It’s all verizon’s fault!
Cindy G., I’ve been posting here for about a year, and this is the best Yankee blog around. If you start to come here regularly, you’ll start to recognize names (SJ44, Nick SF, Rebecca, Erica, GF, bru, and about several dozen others), which means the loyalty factor is very high for this site. It’s great. With the exception of a few trolls, the conversations are spirited and civilly disputed. We have a lot of fun here.
What happened to two weeks for Ransom? Seems like forever since hes played.
seems as if Jete has lost his hot hand
Cindy G -
Welcome!
I started reading here in October of 2006. It was such a great place, I started posting son after!!
Welcome to the blog Cindy.
I thought Erica and Betsy were at the game too.
I guess I just assumed it when they were talking about wearing their Yankee hats.
iii,
Right not I am in the middle of finishing the basement room in my house and then I’m in charge (well with a few of my cousins but I started the whole thing) of our first ever family outing. And since I am a member of a big Italian family, there are a lot of people coming and a ton to do and figure out. It’s in Septmeber. So right now I really have my hands full.
My intent is to do some pro bono law for a while and then figure out where I want to be. The thought of private practice doesn’t necessarily thrill me because of all of those billable hours they expect you to turn in.
I guess I’ll just pray for guidance and end up where I end up.
Allen’s mom died. There is a thread about it on our other forum so if you want to go there sometime and let him know you are thinking about him, that would be a good thing. I am so happy to hear about your job. You sure paid your dues in the meantime iii.
Drop by the other forum and see us when you get a shot. I know you’re busy these days. Maybe we can hang out in the postseason! YAHOO!!!
Thanks everyone for the welcome. I’ve really enjoyed the (generally) intelligent discussions. That’s not what you usually find. Plus there’s plenty of sarcastic wit.
Erica–GTLU has only been going this year?
I just can’t type! It’s all verizon’s fault.
That should have read “Right NOW I am…”
“seems as if Jete has lost his hot hand”
5 for his last 17. Nobody can bat .540 forever. If 5 for 17 is his “cold” stretch, They’re in good shape.
“I thought Erica and Betsy were at the game too.
I guess I just assumed it when they were talking about wearing their Yankee hats.”
So there Erica!
Doreen
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I thought you had daughters?
Hi Cindy
I found the blog during the 2006 season. All Yankee fans and polite other fans are always welcome- it helps keep Pete employed.
AJ + Molina = Electric Company
Cindy G
August 27th, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Thanks everyone for the welcome. I’ve really enjoyed the (generally) intelligent discussions. That’s not what you usually find. Plus there’s plenty of sarcastic wit.
Erica–GTLU has only been going this year?
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Yes, it started the day after the all-star break when everyone was anxiously awaiting the return of baseball!
I can’t believe how popular it got
Ump is squeezing the inside corner on both pitchers.
No problem for Burnett, though.
Trisha some of the most liberating feelings I’ve ever had were on days I quit a job.
Especially if I was leaving for a better position with higher compensation.
lay of Cano he had a big hit Tuesday and hit the ball as hard as you can in the first.
AJ + Jose = K K K K K
Look at the wrinkles on that 96 mph fastballs. That’s unbelievable.
9 up — 9 down
5 Strikeouts :8
hot damn electric AJ showed up today
Go AJ!
John Sterling is doing some major Burnett jinxing
So, Betsy’s not there? Everyone was expecting her to be there. Just don’t tell A.J. Shh..
You could tell from the first batter that AJ had sparkling stuff today.
Effortless with control and movement.
AJ is sizzling
“John Sterling is doing some major Burnett jinxing”
Is he mentioning a perfect game?
It’s days like this that make you wonder why Burnett ever gives up a run.
“AJ + Jose = K K K K K”
Having the Rangers as the opponent help to.
A Jeterian single for Alex there.
Laura
August 27th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
“John Sterling is doing some major Burnett jinxing”
Is he mentioning a perfect game?
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Only after the end of every inning
* helps too
Maine Yankee-
Good catch!
That would be “soon after.”
Cindy G
welcome aboard
i sometimes wonder how some of our own pitchers would do against our lineup…with jorge in there is absolutely no easy out 1-9
When did all of these Gatorade ads get installed?
Trisha–I was thinking about your hearing impaired remote problem. I used to live in Hong Kong, which is twelve hours ahead. Local TV would broadcast Yankees games live on Saturday and Sunday mornings. It would be the YES broadcast, but called in Cantonese. Being very poor in Cantonese, I’d set-up my laptop to MLB TV and try to sync the CBS radio call to the regular TV picture. This went on for about a season until I finally realized there was a button on my remote to switch to English. I am just technology deficient.
“seems as if Jete has lost his hot hand”
He read he was engaged.
GO AJ AND MOLINA!!!!
That’s for all the “abuse” I and others had to take for voicing our obviously correct (so far anyway!) views on Molina and AJ working better than AJ and Posada.
Lucky you Erica and Betsy
enjoy meeting Phil
Suzyn talking about her dry cleaning and laundry
where is phil hughes gonna be?
“Trisha–I was thinking about your hearing impaired remote problem. I used to live in Hong Kong, which is twelve hours ahead. Local TV would broadcast Yankees games live on Saturday and Sunday mornings. It would be the YES broadcast, but called in Cantonese. Being very poor in Cantonese, I’d set-up my laptop to MLB TV and try to sync the CBS radio call to the regular TV picture. This went on for about a season until I finally realized there was a button on my remote to switch to English. I am just technology deficient.”
Cindy, that is hysterical!!! I’ve definitely done things like that.
as pete pointed out…phil has only pitched in 8 innings this month…they have to find a way to get some more innings under his belt
Why is Nick Swisher an abysmal hitter in Yankee Stadium?
oh, no!
Robbie’s coming up with RISP
RalphieD (OPPC)
August 27th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
where is phil hughes gonna be?
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Steiner Sports in Roosevelt Field Mall at 6:30
trisha -
You really enjoy stirring the pot. And you said you weren’t much of a cook!
Suggestion for MLB:
the two worst balls and strike callers among all MLB umps do not work behind home plate the following year.
if that doesn’t solve the problem, it’s blanket party time.
“AJ + Jose = K K K K K”
“Having the Rangers as the opponent help to.”
The same Rangers that tagged us for 10 runs the other night? Those Rangers?
I would call it AJ and Jose myself.
Wow.
Nippert at 71 pitches through 3.
He’ll be lucky to get through the 5th.
cano time again!
Robbie is due…i think hes gonna have a sizzling september with RISP…wishful thinking??
Phil Hughes doesn’t need more innings. His innings limit will be 180 or near it next season which is fine
Brutal job by the offense so far. Seven baserunners and one run won’t cut it.
Just hope that Burnett can avoid the meltdown today.
nip nippert!
trisha -
You really enjoy stirring the pot. And you said you weren’t much of a cook!
”
One of my sisters said (in terms of me) it has nothing to do with ability and everything to do with desire!
Yeah, if I want to do something I think I really can do it okay. When I don’t want to, well boy oh boy!
Last night’s dinner was great though. When I cook something that turns out good I always call it a good accident.
“The same Rangers that tagged us for 10 runs the other night? Those Rangers?”
Same Rangers who lead the league in striking out and are in the bottom 1/4 of the league in walks, avg and OBP. AJ’s doing great, but this isn’t the Rangers team we’ve come accustomed too over the years. Now they pitch more but have a slightly below average AL offense.
Cano….wow….
Does he have downs syndrome?
Jerkface August 27th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Phil Hughes doesn’t need more innings. His innings limit will be 180 or near it next season which is fine
Doubt it…probably close to 150…almost joba like but that is also a stretch…he hardly pitched last yr due to injuries etc…
“Brutal job by the offense so far. Seven baserunners and one run won’t cut it.
Just hope that Burnett can avoid the meltdown today.”
While nothing is a guarantee I can tell you that I personally breathe a lot easier when AJ has Molina behind the dish.
AJ + Jose = K K K K K K
Nick in SF inspired my dinner from last night.
Homemade Carne Asada burritos.
I was reading the blog via my backberry today and for some reason the posted comments came up from September 7th of last year. I was struck by some of the responses and copied three of the best ones below. A lot can change in a year…
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ralphrc says:
September 7, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Brian Cashman has turned this team into a disgrace over the last 7 years after the Gene Michael/Bob Watson teams faded away. Why those idiot Steinbrenner boys want to keep him is beyond me. Girardi has completely surprised me by being overmatched this year and this team quit on him, and it would make sense to bring in a veteran manager who knows his way around running a team. This team needs a complete overhaul, starting with players who want to play, like a Shane Victorino, and Joey Votto/or Ryan Howard via trade, and Orlando Hudson (Cano and Melky must go) and Sabathia through free agency. Tex is not worth the money and years he’ll want. Cashman always ignored his bench, which has to be upgraded, also by trade or short-term contracts, or even quality players cut for money or numbers reason after spring training. Betemit just stinks, as do all the stiffs Cashman keeps bring up, like Jason Christain and Gardner, who can’t hit or bunt. This team can be over hauled in one year if a real baseball man in the front office and on the bench are brought in as quickly as possible after the World Series and before the winter meetings. Cashman has brought in a bunch of mismatched, old, lazy players combined with incompetent young players and pitchers, the kiss of death which either can be rectified rather quickly with the money coming off the books, or the alternative will be the 1980’s all over again. The Yankees have become irrelevant on Cashman’s watch.
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AJ YANKS says:
September 7, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Clint we’re not getting Sabathia. He does not want to come here. As long as the Dodgers give him $100 million, he will go there. We missed the boat with Santana. We had a chance to get an ace and we whiffed. Santana genuinely wanted to play in NYC and enjoyed the atmosphere whereas CC wants to runaway into anonymity on the West Coast.
We put our eggs in Hughes’ basket more than anyone. If he doesn’t develop into who we thought he was, we are screwed. Throwing obscene money at question marks/headcases like Sheets, Burnett, or Oliver Perez does not solve the problem. That is like trying to use chewing gum to fix leaks in the roof.
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Jose says:
September 7, 2008 at 8:37 pm
We don’t have any prospects to play. We only have filler/bench players like Melky, Duncan, Ransom, Gardner, Miranda etc. Jackson is the only position prospect worth anything, everyone else is at least 3 years away in Charleston. Generation Trey is Generation DL.
Isn’t it sad that all we have to look forward to is our young relief pitchers? So much for the farm.
“Cano….wow….
Does he have downs syndrome?”
That’s just wrong.
Sterling said it again- SHHHHHHH
AJ + Jose = K K K K K K K
AJ on a mission.
Sterling is now acknowledging that people think its a jinx
Is it weird that I miss the PC Richards strike out call when they are on the road?
Jerkface
August 27th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Phil Hughes doesn’t need more innings. His innings limit will be 180 or near it next season which is fine
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How many innings does he have so far? I remember had a little bit more innings leash than Joba this year. So he was probably going to get about 160 this year. This was before he was sent to the bullpen.
This strike zone is ridiculous
it sounds like the ump cost AJ the PG.
Easy trivia question on YES.
3 players hit 30 home runs in a season for both Rangers and Yankees…..
Soriano, A Rod, and Tex……right?
Doubt it…probably close to 150…almost joba like but that is also a stretch…he hardly pitched last yr due to injuries etc…
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Cashman and the yankees have stated they use career high in terms of devising limits. Joba had never had a full minor league season and didn’t pitch much in COllege, so his limit was very low.
Hughes pitched 146 innings in the minor leagues in 2006. His innings limit will be 180
“Homemade Carne Asada burritos.”
So jealous. I’ve been thinking of them since the other night when you guys were talking about them.
AJ is going to have to throw a gem DESPITE this umpire.
“Cano….wow….
Does he have downs syndrome?”
Its comments like these that make ppl like bodhisavatta(?) think people are borderline racist with their criticisms of Cano.
Anybody else have an involuntary violent reaction when that Umpire (To his credit has been very friendly) let Hamilton continue his AB on that 2-2 strike 3?
I sound like a brat I guess.
“Sterling said it again- SHHHHHHH”
I’m at work I actually didn’t know until he said it. He’s just doing his job there. The ump freaking caused AJ his PG, all in all AJ is pitching one hell of a game before that ball 3.
Come on AJ, your stuff if lights out go right at em
YOU DON’T HAVE TO STRIKE EVERYBODY OUT
Another walk. Come on AJ
miggs, I’m jealous too… I did go out for Mexican the other night, as promised, but I’m up in Marin County and away from my usual taquerias down in the city. I went to a place in San Rafael and got the carnitas… not so great. Carne asada or chicken would have been better. I might have to go someplace a little more reliable tonight to get back on track.
Meanwhile, if reading faulty analysis on LoHud is the price to pay for a great AJ performance today, I’m happy to pay it. Two walks as I type that… glad Molina is going out to the mound to remind AJ that Posada is out today.
That was for Trisha, I suppose.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO STRIKE EVERYBODY OUT
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he threw a couple of fastballs , Cruz fouled em off
Head Case.
YOU STUPID SCHMUCK!
wow. tables turned
Shut up trisha!
Why did Jose do that?
Pathetic pitch call by Molina?
The umpire wins.
Ump cost us three runs after missing that strike out.
“They’re a walk and a big fly away from trailing and with A.J. that is never more than five pitches away.”
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Pete – that was scary.
I hate to say it..but why am I not surprised? This is AJ Burnett for you..Crusing along and then loses it, after the batter was out of course. Great job..
That is what you get for walking 100 people on the year. Jesus.
So much for being lights out.
AJ does it to himself…story of his career…
Posada why did you call that pitch! oh wait
UPDATE, 2:10 p.m.: Yankees have put seven runners on base in three innings and scored one run. They’re 1 for 6 with RISP and have left six on base. Nippert has been let off the hook so far. They’re a walk and a big fly away from trailing and with A.J. that is never more than five pitches away.
Wow talking about on cue
Another meltdown with 2 outs by Burnett.
I called that HR. Two straight walks on junk and a meeting on the mound. I figured the first pitch would be a fastball, sure enough, so did Kinsler. Too predictable in that situation.
AJ loves to “challenge” people with a meatball right down broadway.
The worse part of everything is that watch Nippert getting together now. They had A LOT OF CHANCES, now they won’t.
Blech. Baseball gods misunderstood me…
after 2 walks with 2 outs, kinsler sits on the first pitch fastball – nice hitting – poor job by aj … for the moment – need some runs now
Classic A.J. meltdown. It’s typical, folks.
This is who he is. He’s 32, and he’ll never change. It doesn’t matter who is behind the plate.
miggs August 27th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Easy trivia question on YES.
3 players hit 30 home runs in a season for both Rangers and Yankees…..
Soriano, A Rod, and Tex……right?
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yeah. but here’s something fun. Bobby Bonds got 31 when he was with the Yanks and 29 with when he was with the Rangers.
“That was for Trisha, I suppose.”
I suppose!
Y!!!
Owwwtch
(there’s the rare ANSKY game post … now back to work and/or our regularly scheduled show)
BOOOOOOOOOO!
Trisha
The silence is deafening.
horrible
Well thats baseball if The Yankees can’t do better than that the Rangers are winning this ballgame.
“I called that HR. Two straight walks on junk and a meeting on the mound. I figured the first pitch would be a fastball, sure enough, so did Kinsler. Too predictable in that situation”
He got a little screwed on Hamilton, but that Cruz at bat seemed to take a little out of him. Cruz fouled off a couple tough ones to survive.
This pitching staffs propensity to give up 2 out runs is alarming.
I just knew that walks would lead to a rally. Like it does 99% of the time with AJ. Nippert is at 71 pitches. Yanks have to continue to make him work. Get into their terrible bullpen.
This is AJ Burnett, the sexiest slightly above-average pitcher in the game. 8 k’s and 3 runs through 4…. He looks so good till he doesn’t
Alright, so we’re down 2 runs early-ish againt a pitcher who’s already on the ropes and isn’t long for this game. I still like our chances.
Nick,
When I lived in San Diego I had 3 prime taco shops all within a mile of my house.
I easily averaged 2-3 carne asada burritos per week.
Here? The mexican food is an embarrassment for the most part.
Although I also thought the San Diego pizza and italian food was a joke.
So I guess you take the good with the bad.
another 2 out run(s)…..
why??? why??? why????
Posada blew it by calling all those curves when it was clear A.J wasn’t throwing it close enough to the plate for the texas hitters to offer at it.
Burnett really seems to be struggling pitching from the stretch.
Let me say this again…
Reason 8 billion why this piece of garbage cannot be trust in the playoffs
8 strikeouts yippee he throws hard!
C’mon lemmings tell me its Posada’s fault for being in the dugout
I am confident we will get into this Texas staff though, sooner or later those hits will come with men on
Man those 2 out runs just haunt the Yankees pitchers.I’m to the point that I whince when it’s two outs.
What is with these 2 out meltdowns our pitchers seem to have when they strike out the first 2 guys in the inning?
Is it just me or has that been happening a lot lately?
MaineYankee I figured you’d make up for it since you can’t stop yapping about Jorge every time something goes right. I figured you’d yap nonstop about this!
I’ve been on the phone with my good friends for Verizon so didn’t see the entire inning but reading posts it seems that AJ got squeezed. Unfortunately he doesn’t seem to react well when he is upset about things.
The question now is to see whether he holds it here. If he does that will be a major difference between Molina and Posada since Molina seems to have a much more calming effect.
We’ll see won’t we?
Some job by Nippert. He gets a lead and then walks slumping Cabrera to led off the inning.
The out 2 runs this season is very bad. I believe they said yesterday that the Yanks lead baseball with 2 outs runs given up. It was something like 43% of the runs given up this year have been with 2 outs.
the last 2 series have been all about 2 out runs for yankee opponents
AJ pitched a nice 4 innings. He had all his picthes working for him and was aggressive. He didn’t get help from the ump and had a bad call and he imploded a little. But before people condemn this game as a disaster- let’s give him a chance to see how he bounces back. Great stuff just doesn’t go away with a snap of the finger (or a swing of Kinsler’s Bat).
There’s no reason AJ can’t settle back down and go another 2 or 3 innings.
He didn’t even try to run.
“I just knew that walks would lead to a rally. Like it does 99% of the time with AJ. Nippert is at 71 pitches. Yanks have to continue to make him work. Get into their terrible bullpen.”
Actually the Rangers have a very good bullpen. Just sayin’.
Lol pete leave aj alone he isn’t pitching badly today
There is absolutely no reason Molina should be allowed to hit with a runner on base no one out. It should be an automatic bunt situation.
Trisha
Do you always insult someone when they don’t agree with you.
In case you missed it you kinda asked for it.
Why didn’t Melky run?
“They’re a walk and a big fly away from trailing and with A.J. that is never more than five pitches away.”
Nice try, Pete. It was TWO walks and a big fly, and took fifteen pitches.
“Actually the Rangers have a very good bullpen. Just sayin’.”
Feliz isn’t available today. Francisco stinks. Wilson is good. Who else besides Wilson is good in their pen?
vast vast overreaction today..its 3-1 in the bottom of the 4th…lets see how a couple more innings play out before we bury aj and the offense some more…things can change very quickly as we have already seen with AJ in this game..
Pete, as always, thanks for the blog updates for those of us stuck in the office.
I love this team: the characters, the chemistry, everything. I hate that when they tend to falter, they falter big-time. I realize a playoff appearance is all but assured, but we’re just a mediocre start from CC and a 5-run stinkbomb from AJ from being 0-2 and theoretically bounced out in the first round.
Pete I prefer a catcher who calls a good game, makes all the defensive plays and gets an occasional hit. Mark Malusis of WFAN agrees with me claiming that in the playoffs the Yankees lineup is good enough 1-8 to carry a solid defensive catcher in the nine slot.
Just my opinion
I think Yankee pitchers have the tendency to go to off-spead pitches on 3-2 counts. AJ with the hook, Joba the slider, CC the changeup, etc. Anybody agree?
San Diego must be Carne Asada nirvana.
It’s the place I first had it and there’s a small dive near Horton Plaza that I get it at any time I’m in the area.
Never been able to make it that it tasted as good.
“There is absolutely no reason Molina should be allowed to hit with a runner on base no one out. It should be an automatic bunt situation.”
Ok now you’re just spouting nonsense.
You’re one of those posters who disappears when the team is playing well. At the slightest hint of bad play, you’re infesting the blog with posts like this.
David Cone just realized that Joe Dimaggio was really good?
So let me see, unless AJ gives up no runs at all, it means he’s a headcase who melts down.
The test is from this point on.
But all of you big boys continue to make jokes about it. Actually you probably feel a sense of relief since you THINK this takes Posada off the hook in the eyes of the baseball world, all of whom have made comments about the AJ-Posada tandem. (If things get worse, it just might.)
Any other Yankee pitchers allow 3 runs in the first 4 innings? Nah, never!
Tell you this. If he falls apart further I am stand up enough to admit that AJ definitely is the problem here. If he doesn’t, I will stay with my prior position.
Oh its the umps fault this time… my bad
“Actually the Rangers have a very good bullpen. Just sayin’”
They absolutely do. Appears Feliz is not available today, but O’Day, Wilson and Francisco have been pretty solid all year.
“There is absolutely no reason Molina should be allowed to hit with a runner on base no one out. It should be an automatic bunt situation.”
yea i dont think so…
“He looks so good till he doesn’t”
That is a perfect description. It’s really mind boggling how A.J. can be cruising and then when there is the slighest bit of trouble (questionable call, defensive miscue, etc.) he completely loses his concentration and looks like a totally different pitcher. I really want to, but I don’t think I’ll ever understand what makes him tick–why is it so hard to keep a consistent mindset/approach?
“He looks so good till he doesn’t”
That is a perfect description. It’s really mind boggling how A.J. can be cruising and then when there is the slighest bit of trouble (questionable call, defensive miscue, etc.) he completely loses his concentration and looks like a totally different pitcher. I really want to, but I don’t think I’ll ever understand what makes him tick–why is it so hard to keep a consistent mindset/approach?
Pat my homemade attempt didn’t compare.
Its just not the same.
2 walks and a bomb from trying to strike people out. You guys were right about Molina. He’s so much better than Posada.
He has walked 7 hitters but they only have 1 run.
If I was Texas, I’d walk Tex and take my chances with ARod.
Pete, I’m a usual visitor to the site and I just saw your last comment about throwing over to 1b with Hamilton. Just by looking at Molina’s signs you can tell that the throw overs were mandated by Molina, not because A.J wanted to.
If AJ pitches the rest of the game like 1-3 innings, he should win and that is considered a great start. GO YANKS!
When did a 2 run deficit become ‘moan and groan’ time?
We need a big fly of our own…now!
Lineups that can hit a ton of HRs can do stuff like that, look absolutely dominated until someone gets a pitch they can handle.
THats the nature of the beast
The 2-out bug bites someone else for a change.
I am saying that it’s about AJ, not about the catcher. I am hoping he does well the rest of the game. I want the Yankees to win.
But to say that it’s due to Molina if AJ doesn’t stink the rest of the game? That strains credulity. As did claiming vindication because AJ pitched so well in the first three innings, as he also did many times with Posada catching.
This doesn’t have to be such a contentious topic here.
come on
thanks Mark.
waldman just said about nippert “You can’t throw 100 pitches in 4 innings every 5 days and be successful”
Suzyn….meet…..Joba…
No matter how many times you try to drive your point home, you are wrong. Posada is very poor at calling games and working with pitchers. Always has been. That won’t change simply because you don’t believe it.
No one said pitchers can’t throw good games on occasion with Posada catching. Of course they can. Great pitchers will still be great. Heck, you can win the world series with Posada catching as long as you have really good pitching. But Molina is light years better at calling games, working with pitchers, blocking balls, throwing and especially at framing pitches. And its not close. Cervelli is already better at all those things too.
Posada even admitted he “suggests” pitches, thats all he does. Well, that isn’t enough. Pitchers depend on the catcher to understand the opposing hitters habits, trends and what pitches they should throw…. they want more than suggestions. They want experience, knowledge and guidance.
“So let me see, unless AJ gives up no runs at all, it means he’s a headcase who melts down”
Not so much that as how he reacts to adversity. He does have a tendancy to let something small going awry snowball on him. Bad call to Hamilton. Tough at bat against Cruz, etc. You can’t help but think that as he’s throwing that fatty to Kinsler, he’s still thinking about the Hamilton.
Who said the game was over?
Tex sends a mesage to right!
“Ok now you’re just spouting nonsense.”
Molina is hitting .217 against righties this season. Just because you disagree with someone doesn’t mean it is “nonsense”. Other people are allowed to have an opinion besides you. Sorry I don’t have all day to post on the blog.
“When did a 2 run deficit become ‘moan and groan’ time?”
When this blog first got started.
>Suzyn….meet…..Joba…
Joba goes 5.
Tex
Jeter is now 3 steals short of 300. Pretty significant number. He has an outside shot at 300 homers, 300 steals and 3000 hits. Mays is the only one to pull of that number.
Did you see how fast their coach got the pitcher off the mound ,with almost 100 pitches on his arm?
“Tom in N.J.
August 27th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
When did a 2 run deficit become ‘moan and groan’ time?”
When Bad A.J. showed up.
To paraphrase Shakespeare, “The fault, dear A.J, is not in your catcher, but in yourself.”
surprised that Jeter tried stealing 3rd with two out and Tex up.
also surprised that Damon didn’t follow him on the steal attempt.
Are you kidding? Look at your posts.
First post was what…… 30 seconds after the homerun?Followed by 4 negative posts and 2 inaccurate posts in the next 10 minutes?
Look, you’re entitled to your opinion. Doesn’t mean everyone has to agree with it.
Grill the Grilli!
oh yay
aj needs to keep it close..yanks get to face a bullpen for 5 innings…they should score quite a bit
dtv August 27th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
If I was Texas, I’d walk Tex and take my chances with ARod.
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I told ya.
Nick in SF
Like some have said before, the answer is somewhere in between.
If that was Joe the pitcher would stay in long enough to bury the team in runs.
It’s TOTS
Two Out Terror Syndrome
well we got one back. Hopefully AJ can get some outs without throwing 1,000 pitches…
Thanks Alex…a lot of power there!
One of my favorite Shakespeare quotes, Tom.
I think you would enjoy Joe Queenan’s piece in Tuesday’s Wall Street Journal, if you haven’t read it already.
dtv
August 27th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
dtv August 27th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
If I was Texas, I’d walk Tex and take my chances with ARod.
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I told ya.
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You’re amazing, Kreskin.
If Damon had stolen too,he might have tied it up off of Tex’s hit.
“Trisha
Do you always insult someone when they don’t agree with you.
In case you missed it you kinda asked for it.”
How is that insulting you? It’s the truth! You can’t talk enough when Posada is having a good game behind the plate. You and some of the other guys here have a nonstop (dumb if you ask me) duh session going on, saying things when Posada is not the catcher and things aren’t going well, like “Oh I guess Posada called for that pitch!” If you aren’t one of them, then accept my apologies. I seem to remember you chiming in.
And was the comment about my silence supposed to be taken as a compliment? So maybe I should ask you, do you always have to make comments as a way to assuage your hurt feelings.
I said this before and I’ll say it again. I’ve never seen more tears flow on this forum than I did when a few of us had the nerve to suggest we preferred Molina and Cervelli to Posada. Mine was always in terms of defensive catching.
When I looked at the TOS here there was nothing that said I had to buy your opinion or anyone else’s. I can say that those of us who decided we preferred other catchers were termed “Posada Truthers” and got nonstop abuse because of it.
That’s mature.
now lets have the nasty stuff AJ come back and it’s all good
“Tell you this. If he falls apart further I am stand up enough to admit that AJ definitely is the problem here. If he doesn’t, I will stay with my prior position.”
Trisha,
It’s the same story with A.J. wherever he’s been. On pure stuff, he’s top 10 in the majors. But it’s every thing else that’s made him an average pitcher up to this point.
He’s a flake. That’s always been the book on him. In Florida, in Toronto. He’s always been prone to bouts of extreme wildness.
He can’t keep it together. Even when he’s virtually unhittable, he walks an incredible tightrope. He threw a no-hitter and walked nine in Florida. He gave up one hit against the Red Sox a few weeks ago – but walked six!
That’s what he does. That is what he’s always done.
It wouldn’t matter if Johnny Bench were behind the plate. He’s tough to catch.
He thought his curve was great in his last start, even though the Red Sox werre sitting on it all day and crushing it.
How do you reason with a guy guy like that, if you’re a catcher? You can’t.
I like the sense of urgency when another team scores on the Yankees, it wakes them up.
oh crap. he struck out the first 2 guys in the inning. this always leads to trouble.
10 of the 15 outs have been K’s.
It must be like getting a day off on defense.
Yeah AJ! There we go dude–just like that a 1,2,3 inning.
The team with 4 hits and 7 walks is losing to the team with 1 hit and 10 Ks.
Gotta love baseball.
Good economy that inning. Should be able to get thru 7 now.
Phenominal….nice job AJ.
Sorry, no Tea Time in the Teagarden.
GreenBeret7 August 27th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
dtv
August 27th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
dtv August 27th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
If I was Texas, I’d walk Tex and take my chances with ARod.
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I told ya.
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You’re amazing, Kreskin.
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Exactly what happen a week ago in Oakland. Bases loaded, facing Tomko and ARod tapped “meekly” back to the mound.
ARod can hit, just not with RISP.
yay! good AJ is back! It is hard to work w/ a game on and a TV in our conference room.
Wow Aj was out of that inning fast,he wants this game,9 pitches.
Hi guys – I’m at work, so I can’t listen to the game. I guess the Yankes are losing,but how is AJ looking? How’d he allow the 3 runs?
Thanks!
Yanks are 3 for 29 off Grilli. Hope his stay is short lived.
got quiet here
Just a guess, and nothing more; could it be the Yankee pitchers are weak at pitching from the stretch?
You get 2 outs, then you walk a guy, or he gets a hit, then you have to go to a position you aren’t comfortable with because you have been settling in pitching from your normal position.
I don’t know, it just seems too many of these 2 out rallies are happening. There has to be a reason.
“Like some have said before, the answer is somewhere in between.”
MaineYankee, I absolutely agree. From what I have seen, once AJ melts down it’s over. I think Molina might be a better doctor at that point than Posada because of their different personalities.
I think I might be right. If I am, I don’t think that’s cause for “the other side” to run in front of a train! (And I don’t mean you since you are talking about the middle position.)
Nick, I disagree with you about everything being on the pitcher (if you said that. I am multitasking right now). But I do think some catchers deal better with certain pitchers. No crime in that.
I also think that AJ and Posada are going to deal better since Cone said last night that they have already talked things out. That’s all everyone wants.
I am on the phone with verizon so am missing some of the posts and a lot of the game.
GO YANKEES!
“2 inaccurate posts in the next 10 minutes”
I guess 1 post is “inaccurate” because you don’t agree with it. That makes sense. I thought people are allowed to have opinions…
Looks like the ump’s strike zone is morphing.
rconn, I am hoping that when he does have a meltdown or starts to get overly emotional, the catcher can try to do something to bring him back. That’s what I’m hoping anyway. Not sure if it works, but you can’t help but hope.
So AJ is a piece of garbage, Bryan? Nice……..
Weird line for Burnett: 10K, 1H, 3R
“No one said pitchers can’t throw good games on occasion with Posada catching. Of course they can. Great pitchers will still be great. Heck, you can win the world series with Posada catching as long as you have really good pitching. But Molina is light years better at calling games, working with pitchers, blocking balls, throwing and especially at framing pitches. And its not close. Cervelli is already better at all those things too. ”
Yeah.. light years.. that’s why he’s been a backup catcher his entire career because he’s “light years” better than everyone else.
crap. Grilli then Feliz? Man we better get some runs soon.
Question – if AJ gave up 3 solo runs in 3 different innings, why is that considered a lot better than giving up 3 runs in one inning?
We’re getting to the point where three of the starters will want Molina as their personal catcher–CC, AJ and Joba (if he dared) Didn’t Cone always want Girardi over Posada? I love Posada, but there tends to be some friction with the pitchers.
Jeez A.J. is frustrating. He looks so good today then walks two people. I don’t even care about the home run. If he doesn’t walk those two guys the Yankees are winning. It’s shocking how much walks can impact a game. A.J. would win a Cy Young every year if he could ever limit the walks.
September callups soon!
Trisha
I’m sorry I responded to your gloating.
From now on when I disagree with you I just won’t respond.
Does not look like anything is going to happen until the 7th inning.
WHOO HOOOOOOOO
“Question – if AJ gave up 3 solo runs in 3 different innings, why is that considered a lot better than giving up 3 runs in one inning?”
i think its equally worse but i think people are just feeling that the way AJ gave up the runs was as if he lost focus and gave in…walk walk first pitch homerun…people might feel he could have just tried to pitch to contact instead of getting ahead in the count and just trying to k people..
i would like a new blog feature- a slow lane for all those who have decided after all these years they don’t like posada.
fine, just pull over and let the blog move on.
I love Posada! as the DH
Next inning starts with 2 automatic outs(Melky and Molina),and again Jeter will have to score or just get on base.Go Jeter!
dtv
Predicting failure for a player with RISP is a pretty safe bet.
You’re right 7+ out of 10 times.
Not exactly going out on a limb on your part.
Huh ? Really ?
http://blogs.nypost.com/sports.....ve_in.html
“i would like a new blog feature- a slow lane for all those who have decided after all these years they don’t like posada.
fine, just pull over and let the blog move on.”
lmao – how about a bicycle lane with no guard rails for the trolls?
Ralphie, I think now that people are expecting AJ to be perfect. He gave up 3 runs….that’s not a bad job at all. Why do people assume everything is a meltdown with him? Is he not allowed to make bad pitches…..like every other pitcher? I guess not…some of these posts, I just don’t get.
Re: Penny.
I hope not. That’s just pure desperation.
“rconn, I am hoping that when he does have a meltdown or starts to get overly emotional, the catcher can try to do something to bring him back.”
Quick trip to the mound after the 2nd walk was probably in order. Not watching on TV. Did Molina go out and talk to Burnett ahead of Kinsler’s bomb?
AJ has 11 k’s and given up 2 hits and only 2 walks in 5 and 1/3 innings – who would have guessed he’s actually losing?
thats almost as frustrating as watching joba pitch…but not quite…
Who don’t like Posada,let me ate’em!
Plus, people were bemoaning Andy not getting any runs………how about the Yankees getting AJ some? His run support lately has been lacking….to say the least.
Trisha, I do not mean to say that everything is on the pitcher, but that’s where the lion’s share of the responsibility lies. AJ’s M.O. has been pretty consistent throughout his career, but supposedly he had improved his mental game before arriving in NY this year. I think it does him a disservice to give to much credit to the catcher when he does well now — or too much blame when he doesn’t.
And, Trisha, I say this respectfully: you didn’t just say you preferred Molina and Cervelli to Posada. You also said that the Yankees have a huge problem with Posada. Naturally subsequent discussions will be influenced by previous comments.
Ultimately, we will find out how Girardi et al view this question when AJ makes his postseason starts. If having Molina catch AJ really gives the team the best chance to win, he’ll be the catcher. If not, it’ll be Posada, right?
2 outs. Brace yourselves.
“Ralphie, I think now that people are expecting AJ to be perfect. He gave up 3 runs….that’s not a bad job at all. Why do people assume everything is a meltdown with him? Is he not allowed to make bad pitches…..like every other pitcher? I guess not…some of these posts, I just don’t get.”
i agree but it did seem like a “typical” burnett inning…started off the inning great with 2 k’s…then two walks…then a homerun…that was his only bad inning so far so you can deal with it..
It was the way he did it, Betsy. Two outs easy and then he lost it a bit. He either can’t handle adversity or can’t pitch from the stretch… I’m not sure.
Mitre vs. Penny is a tough call.
Rich Harden has been claimed by an unidentified team.
Brad Penny is not facing upwards – don’t pick him up – just leave him there on the ground.
TOT Syndrome….
Penny might soon be a Yankee, IDK how I feel about that.
this ump is squeezing the guy throwing strikes…
ground hog day….
DT – OPPC member
August 27th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
“i would like a new blog feature- a slow lane for all those who have decided after all these years they don’t like posada.
fine, just pull over and let the blog move on.”
lmao – how about a bicycle lane with no guard rails for the trolls?
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Almost makes you wish the blog had a swing arm on it like a school bus. See a troll, flip out the arm and knock them into a ditch.
I do believe we have the same exact situation that we had before.
you think Joe will take him out sesnse he’s loading the bases,No.
Uh oh, it’s 2 outs.
“Rich Harden has been claimed by an unidentified team.”
I’d guess an NL team. His contract is up after this year. Not much risk or finanical commitment there.
Not this time.
Very cool way to end an inning!
Nick – I aboslutely believe the Yankees did have a big problem with Posada. And Posada himself said he needed to be more communicative with his pitchers! I’m sure you remember that the media was all over it.
Anyway, whether the problem was overstated and whether it was a product of Posada just coming back from the DL and readjusting is certainly open to discussion.
But there was a big problem, in my opinion. Things have certainly gotten better.
So it’s all good.
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MaineYank, you were absolutely justified in calling me on my gloating! I did point out however that it was just a little turn-about being fair play based on the digs we were receiving nightly when Posada was having a good game, etc.
Can Feliz even pitch today? He threw 40 something pitches on Tuesday.
im not a fan of penny but when you think about it…
who would you rather have?
penny or gaudin/mitre?
im thinking penny.
exhale…AJ is pitching great today…let’s cut him some slacks
It couldn’t hurt to try Penny in the 5th spot — considering what we’ve got now.
“Can Feliz even pitch today? He threw 40 something pitches on Tuesday.”
He’s not expected to pitch today.
Aj handled that much better the second time,with Knisler who hit the run(s) in the 4th.
Rich Harden? I wonder who that is…Man I don’t see the D-Backs letting him go.
pinch hit molina? or just wait for the inevitable HR from him….
“It couldn’t hurt to try Penny in the 5th spot — considering what we’ve got now.”
Penny > Mitre but, Gaudin > Penny.
One pitch pitcher isn’t going to make it in the AL. Pass.
“I am saying that it’s about AJ, not about the catcher. I am hoping he does well the rest of the game. I want the Yankees to win.”
nick in sf-
i’m with you on this one. i really want aj to pitch well because the yankees really need the good aj if they are going to run the tables in the playoffs. the reality is aj is not an exceptionally bright guy . he’s not dumb, but he’s average at best on a good day.
i figure no one is going to get through to him at this point on pitching smarter. he is what he is. the best you can hope for is when you flip a coin that the good aj shows up with the nasty stuff.
Score some runs for your pitcher, boys.
3 runs is not bad considering the offense scores over 5 runs a game.
if aj holds them to 3 or 4 he did fine.
we are in this game
*Luco Brazza*
August 27th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Rich Harden? I wonder who that is…Man I don’t see the D-Backs letting him go.
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The D-Backs probably don’t care one way or the other, Wizard Of The boards. Harden plays with the Cubs.
I think my Verizon problem might be solved! (I pray I pray I pray).
Verizon promised me the same thing I got with DirecTV Extra Innings, all the feeds from all the teams, every game, both in hi def and standard. They meant no harm – they just had it wrong! Well I just spoke with both Verizon and DirecTV and I might be able to get Verizon to pick up the cost of a basic package plus Extra Innings and I will keep Verizon for the rest! Oh that would be sweet. So they might just have to credit me between $35 and $40 per month. If they do that, I can keep FIOS!!!
Verizon is calling me back at 3:30 and I will give them the info and will get their answer.
molina and aj…pure joy to watch…if the ump didnt hose aj on that 3-1 pitch to hamilton, we are winning and maybe looking at a no no
“Rich Harden? I wonder who that is…Man I don’t see the D-Backs letting him go.”
Harden pitches for cubs
“Rich Harden? I wonder who that is…Man I don’t see the D-Backs letting him go.”
rich harden (cubs) not dan haren (d-backs)
“3 runs is not bad considering the offense scores over 5 runs a game.
if aj holds them to 3 or 4 he did fine.
we are in this game”
Me too.
Tunnel Man
August 27th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
It couldn’t hurt to try Penny in the 5th spot — considering what we’ve got now.
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One mans trash is another mans treasure.
Leave this trash at the dump.
No treasure there.
Just checking in, but how the hell do you pinch hit for Molina? He’s our only catcher.
I am still adjusting to this whole Jeter not getting on base every single plate appearance thing, lets change it…
Ok the automatic outs are through.Now let’s hope for some 2 out run(s.)
“Almost makes you wish the blog had a swing arm on it like a school bus. See a troll, flip out the arm and knock them into a ditch.”
this blog would get really interesting if gb7′s imagination could make it past the censors
isn’t grilli the guy washington pulled after 2 batters because he couldn’t throw strikes on tuesday? whats got into him now..does he think he just got traded to the redsox and is now the new cy young?
regarding penny: as much as he sucks i think i’d trust him more than joba (and mitre and gaudin) at this point…
I guess Not!
wow what a lucky play by davis…its like a behind the back basketball pass…next inning is the inning…damon tex arod
“Almost makes you wish the blog had a swing arm on it like a school bus. See a troll, flip out the arm and knock them into a ditch.”
this blog would get really interesting if gb7’s imagination could make it past the censors ”
If the ditch was full of gators or crocs – we might even get a summer replacement reality show on Fox.
“No problem, Molina GIDP. But they’d be much better off with him catching every day, right?”
Pete, you’re right on, but the belief that the Yankees are better off with Molina (or even Cervelli) catching is apparently quite powerful for some. Virtually an automatic out? Not a problem. The ability to switch-hit, hit a 3-run HR or hit in the bottom of the ninth AND catch? Overrated. They’ll just get those runs from somewhere else – but not from Matsui, who would have to sit if Posada is moved into the DH spot in an attempt have it both ways. But someone else will come through, for sure.
The funny part is that AJ himself took full responsibility for his meltdown in Boston in the NYT 8-26-09 piece by Jack Curry: “I had a bad start because my mind wasn’t right,” Burnett said. “I didn’t make good decisions.” Hope he can regroup quickly and return to form, preferably before the end of this game.
Got to able to hit Jason Grilli. He’s a mediocre journeyman pitcher.
The offense just hasn’t shown up today. Burnett, despite, his fourth inning meltdown, deserves a win.
My goodness, every pitcher is going to have bad innings. In a game where AJ has K’d 12 in 6 and given up only 3 runs, I think it’s unfair to bash him. He’s done his job – the Yankees have not.
I hate going innings chasing a run(s.)
I’m a little surprised Burnett isn’t out for another inning. I guess this is part of keeping him fresh for the playoffs.
I can’t see the game today but,
Does it always have to be an ” AJ meltdown” or a bad pitch call that leads to a 3 run homer.
Ian Kinsler isn’t exactly a scrub. Cruz and Hamilton aren’t exactly lightweights with the bat either.
Like I said I didn’t see the sequence…Just throwing it out there.
Penny for a thought (consideration)…cost little…just try him out at 5th spot
Please kick that fan out
Please kick that fan out
murphy has a .213 baa lefties this year…he hurt andy yesterday and coke today
P H I L .what up dude?
Randy, are you claiming AJ is not bright just because he’s a frustrating pitcher? That seems like a big leap to me……..
lol that’s it for me.
I rather leave AJ in for another inning
“I’m a little surprised Burnett isn’t out for another inning. I guess this is part of keeping him fresh for the playoffs.”
Probably. He was at 105 thru six.
bad coke pitching today…
wow if the redsox win tonight its 5 games back….
No one should knocking Burnett’s performance today.
He gave up two hits in 6 innings. One of them happened to be a really bad hit.
OH give me a f…. break Cokey.
This loss is on Girardi. No one should have pitched this inning except Burnett or Hughes.
Not good, Mr. Coke.
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Oh well game over. I guess with the lack of offense today.
Well done Coke.
davis made that look easy
seriously…enough molina
Ahhh, here we go …. Yankees swinging at everything, shoddy defense, shaky bullpen …… they look like they’re trying to make early dinner reservations.
randy
Just send the customer service dog.
If you are a lefty specialist, doesn’t that mean that you are supposed to get lefties out?
Game over, boston is now 5 GB with 3 left to play vs us
Girardi needs to realize that coke is not effective any more.
COKE!!!!
Get it done!
Dang….
Coke always seems to be prone to the long ball.
Pete,
Who said Molina should catch everyday? No one.
If the Yankees lose this game, it’s not because of AJ. The offense didn’t show up today……7 straight against Grilli? Sad.
Will somebody please send Phil Coke back to Trenton…. He’s pure horror on the mound…
In 2 minutes he made sure the game got out of hand!
Just a question.
Doesn’t Phil Hughes need innings?
All aboard the express!
The number 9 batter gets a 3 spot on a supposed lefty specialist.
It’s hard to take with 3 straight hits, but, it happened on 5 pitches. OUCH!!!
Chalk this up to Joe Girardi over-management.
Time to wonder if Coke is Gassed for the season….
Looks like our bullpen is falling apart. Nobody other than hughes and rivera is doing the job.
bad job out of girardi…bottom of the order, you let burnett have one more inning.
And Phil Coke is officially out of the circle of trust. Terrible.
Just a disastrous series and could be looking at only a five game lead by the end of the night.
another complete bum that cant be trusted
Been saying this all year
Now here’s a mental exercise: is it fair to say that today’s offensive performance (thus far) by the Yankees is a fair reflection of what more Molina could mean in the future?
“Ian Kinsler isn’t exactly a scrub.”
For all the beating Pedroia takes on here for being a “product of Fenway” take a look at Kinsler’s splits.
Coke’s last 9 games
7.2 IP 4 H 2 R 1 BB 7 K
Coke is fine.
wasted AJ’s good performance…frustration…
“Game over, boston is now 5 GB with 3 left to play vs us”
just so you know…
the yankee game is in the 7th inning and the red sox game doesnt start for a few hours…
COKE
.197 gets a hit
.208 hits a home run
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Good gravy. Love it that AJ pulled it together, but golly …
Chris
August 27th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Game over, boston is now 5 GB with 3 left to play vs us
Boston played already? Why dont we let the Yankees finish the game AND wait for the Sox to play before we jump the bridge, shall we?
Freaking ridiculous!
Coke is not fine. You can’t trust him in a big spot to get more than just 1 out.
Leave Coke alone. Don’t you know that it’s the catchers fault. Blame Molina.
Gassed or not, if the Yanks make the playoffs I would find it hard to bring him into a situation where the game is on the line, just because of his homeruns he gives up.
P. coke is not worthy to be wearing pinstripes,send him down ..the least he deserves.
Girardi is not my kind of manager also.
I will tell you all: In a week the redsox will be 2 games behind ..and they may catch us with this kind of managment.
I missed the part when New York New York started playing and the nine innings were all over…
Thanks, Phil
Chris
stop the nonsense & grow up
boston has to win
cokes problem is his attitude…thinks hes some great stud and hes not…lose the arrogance kid
You know, there are still 9 outs for the Yanks to score some runs
Coke has given up 13 Runs in 3 appearances combined this season. That is skewing his ERA greatly.
He is a reliable bullpen member who more often than not gets outs.
You are all deranged. Remove AJ from the game because we have a huge lead and have no reason to expect coke would implode and AJ should be rested
Here’s what’s frustrating. Hughes absolutely OWNS the Rangers, and he has been worked very little this month. There was no reason he couldn’t have been called on to pitch 2 innings here. Now instead of being a weapon, his service is absolutely useless in this series.
Also, Coke should NOT be asked to pitch to homerun hitters in this ballpark as he’s completely prone to giving up longballs.
Nick in SF
Stirring the caldron?
Erica, we can debate this later, lol, but take a look at the posts claiming AJ completely melted down and can’t be trusted. 3 runs in 6 innings, 12 Ks’ – he would have had to be near perfect to win today. What a rough stretch for him.
lucky girardi realized that coke is a lefty and the rangers had their lefties coming up – THAT aways seems to work out well…
isn’t rafael soriano of the braves a lefty? and a free agent? or is mike gonzalez the lefty and also a free agent?
either way get them both here next year and get rid of bruney and coke…
Like I said Joe leaves them in too long,and it comes back to bite him.This team is in a wild card race,The yankees will still lead the division,they are motivated,
“I can’t see the game today but,
Does it always have to be an ” AJ meltdown” or a bad pitch call that leads to a 3 run homer.”
Actually I was going to ask the same thing. I got to watch little of this game because I spent most of the time on the phone. Was the three run homer really part of a meltdown? I’m just asking.
Pete, do you and your pals have the ability to understand that some of us prefer Molina and Cervelli because of their DEFENSIVE ability but prefer Posada because of his OFFENSIVE ability and that is where the conundrum comes in for some of us? Try it and you might need less of the commentary trashing Molina.
Wow, Nick. Are you really putting the offensive futility at the hands of Jose Molina?
You guys know that I don’t believe in booing players, but Coke’s performance was so dreadful that I wonder if I wouldn’t have booed him.
Mel:
I get 2-3 e-mails a day saying Molina should catch, if not Cervelli. Happens on the blog, too.
Don’t get me wrong, I think he has a place as a LOOGY for us, and this isn’t based on today alone I have felt this for a while but Coke’s ERA is over 5…. Why is he so firmly entrenched in Joe’s ‘circle of trust’ ?
come on guys, sky is not falling.
You can absolutely make the argument that Phil Hughes should have been used………he’s hardly pitched, I think he would have been ok pitching in a close game, Yanks down 1. In fact, that’s how he was used earlier …….keeping the Yanks close so they could have a chance to win.
Calm down Joe
August 27th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Chalk this up to Joe Girardi over-management.
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Exactly how is this over managing? Burnett threw a lot of pitches in 6 innings. A string of left handed batters coming up and two left handers in the pen. Looks more like a case of over posting to me.
“Raul
August 27th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
P. coke is not worthy to be wearing pinstripes,send him down ..the least he deserves.
Girardi is not my kind of manager also.
I will tell you all: In a week the redsox will be 2 games behind ..and they may catch us with this kind of managment.”
This is exactly when this blog gets ridiculous. Why do fans have to be so bipolar?!? Give me a break, go and have a smoke or something and relax. Silly things like this just in response of a frustrating stretch of ONE FREAKING GAME are better kept to yourself.
Everyone is blaming Girardi and Coke, but a lot of blame should go on the offense. Teixeira is the only one on this team who hit with RISP today.
That being said they still have three more innings to score four runs. I predict a win.
MaineYankee: not at all, but there was a spirited discussion late last night about the potential effect of losing Posada and what it might mean for the lineup and the team.
“Here’s what’s frustrating. Hughes absolutely OWNS the Rangers, and he has been worked very little this month. There was no reason he couldn’t have been called on to pitch 2 innings here. Now instead of being a weapon, his service is absolutely useless in this series.”
I don’t think Girardi likes to use him in games where we are behind. I think he was waiting for us to take the lead.
“cokes problem is his attitude…thinks hes some great stud and hes not…lose the arrogance kid”
lol…right he gave up 3 runs cause he thinks hes good…every play is supposed to think they are good…i never once thought of coke as being arrogant….confidence is not always arrogance
I love how the headline of the NY Post Monday was BOS-DONE after our series victory. The Red Sox just don’t lose at Fenway. They have an easier schedule down the stretch, and we’ve got four more with the Angels. This is far from over.
oh well, lead is down to 5 games after tonight.
guess it wasn’t so insurmountable after all.
our problem is getting the ball to the 8t inning.
when rosters grow we will bring up some arms
This game isn’t over yet. The nice thing about the Yanks – they have boppers and they don’t give up. My crystal ball says – extra innings.
Sorry Pete – looks like you’ll be working OT.
green…its a bad job out of joe considering what part of the lineup it was…also, robertson should of been the first to come in…
I’m sorry when I look at a game,I don’t weight the stats about a player that heavily.Coke had a meltdown like this with the Angels.H eforgot how to pitch then too.
Pete,
Every day? That’s crazy. And those people are crazy. When this whole thing started it was simply, “Look how good Molina is behind the plate”. I, myself, said that Jorge was coming back from surgery, why not give him some burn. When it became obvious early on that AJ had a good rapport with Jose, I thought it’d be a good idea to hook them up.
So, all you peoples e-mailing Pete with your stupid crap, stop. Because Pete’s blaming you for his snide commentary.
Please, get a grip people.
If you keep taking guys out of the so-called “circle of trust” you won’t have anyone else to left to pitch.
Coke is not out of Girardi’s circle of trust. Seems like the overwork earlier in the season is catching up to him a bit.
They need to get him right.
betsy
August 27th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
You can absolutely make the argument that Phil Hughes should have been used………he’s hardly pitched, I think he would have been ok pitching in a close game, Yanks down 1. In fact, that’s how he was used earlier …….keeping the Yanks close so they could have a chance to win.
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Yeah, maybe the best way to approach that inning was to let AJ pitch and at the first sign of trouble, even just a single, you pitch Hughes. Its questionable the way Girardi has used Hughes lately.
yanks offense is lifeless today its not hard to see that, boston will win tonight, bad loss today
“I love how the headline of the NY Post Monday was BOS-DONE after our series victory. The Red Sox just don’t lose at Fenway. They have an easier schedule down the stretch, and we’ve got four more with the Angels. This is far from over.”
Typical NY media overreacting… proclaiming the division over in August was just dumb. If the Sox win tonight, the lead is down to 5. So much for being over.
ralphie…listen to his postgame…watch his demeanor…needs a wake up call
Why is everyone complaining about having a 5 game lead? That seems like a pretty big lead last time I checked.
Nick in SF in Larkspur
August 27th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
MaineYankee: not at all, but there was a spirited discussion late last night about the potential effect of losing Posada and what it might mean for the lineup and the team.
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I should have put that after the comment.
MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome
This bullpen outside of Hughes is so unreliable.
People are ridiculous. The Red Sox are finished in the AL East race.
They can’t even play .500 ball on the road and the Yanks are supposed to fear them?
Give me a break.
“Actually I was going to ask the same thing. I got to watch little of this game because I spent most of the time on the phone. Was the three run homer really part of a meltdown? I’m just asking”
Nobody can climb inside his head, but the scenario was ripe for, at the very least, a momentary loss of concentration. He looked to have had Hamilton struck out on a 2-2 pitch and loses him, goes thru a tough 9 pitch at bat with Cruz and than throws the first pitch to Kinsler in the happy zone. Was he really concentrating on the pitch to Kinsler or was the erstwhile strike to Hamilton still on his mind? I don’t know or pretend to know, but it’s not farfetched to think that it could have happened that way.
DT – OPPC member
August 27th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
This game isn’t over yet. The nice thing about the Yanks – they have boppers and they don’t give up. My crystal ball says – extra innings.
Sorry Pete – looks like you’ll be working OT.
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Does that mean Phil will be late to his signing??
“Chris
August 27th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
yanks offense is lifeless today its not hard to see that, boston will win tonight, bad loss today”
Lottery numbers, Chris-tradamuss?
“Typical NY media overreacting… proclaiming the division over in August was just dumb. If the Sox win tonight, the lead is down to 5. So much for being over.”
Don’t the Yankees have to lose first? Or am I just doing the opposite of jumping the gun.
5 game lead isin’t anything to write home about. Especially considering how easy Boston’s schedule is. They went through a tough stretch earlier in the month, now they have righted themselves. Can’t take anything for granted.
Mac Daddy
I agree, but i think I would bring in either Ace (who hasnt been good) or bring in Hughes for a couple of innings. I dont understand why Giradi doesnt use Hughes more often….
A-Bomb time… PLEASE!
Sweep the leg Alex!
The Yankees offense has been terrible in most of Burnett’s recent starts.
Today – 2 runs
Against Boston- 1 run
Against Oakland- 0 runs
Against Toronto – 4 runs (but that was in extra innings)
Against Boston – 2 runs
you guys are all idiots, yanks were up 8 the other day now its 5….do you see how fast 3 games went? theres 35 games left with 3 vs boston…..boston can actually win the division by 4 games and i wouldnt be suprised
Betsy-
Sounds like a plan.
Typical NY media overreacting… proclaiming the division over in August was just dumb. If the Sox win tonight, the lead is down to 5. So much for being over.
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Sounds like typical Yankee fans with the glass jaw again.
A series loss is not that big of a deal and the Red Sox haven’t won today yet.
“Does that mean Phil will be late to his signing??”
He has to stay late with the rest of the boys, unless he has a note from his mother.
Classic David Cone comment…
In response to Singleton asking Cone if he was working tomorrow.
“Not for YES, but I’ll be working something.”
Arod not good against lefties at all.
The offense has been spotty today. Runners get on but don’t get home.
No mercy Matsui!
A-Rod is horrible…
That’s our 27MM/yrly baby!
Come on Godzilla. Just a base hit???
robby…agree, you could of used hughes there
also, these fans booing arod….are they serious?!?!?!
typical yankee fans
Chris
August 27th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
you guys are all idiots, yanks were up 8 the other day now its 5…
look at the current standings. It is at 5 NOW? This very second?
Who is the idiot again?
Boston has Tazawa going against Danks today.
I might hold off on buying the Sox victory champagne for tonight
instead of just trying to advance the runners, you got 3 home run swings
think youklis would swing for the fence 3 times there?
and thats how your left handed reliever gets people out!!!!
this game is looking like the game in Boston when we got 16 runners on base and managed to score one of them.
Come on you brain-dead, a**-swingers! Put the freaking ball in play, morons!
“Just send the customer service dog”
maine yankee-
he had to fly to miami with his owner because she had to go back to grad school .
too bad too because i was teaching him to growl at red sox hats.
Chugga chugga…chugga chugga…CHOO CHOO!!!
Strike zone is becoming huge now.
yes its at 5 right now, yanks lost, boston doesnt lose at home
“Chris
August 27th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
you guys are all idiots, yanks were up 8 the other day now its 5….do you see how fast 3 games went? theres 35 games left with 3 vs boston…..boston can actually win the division by 4 games and i wouldnt be suprised”
And the Yankees can comeback in this game, Boston can lose their game and it will be a 7 game lead again. The trend can continue and we win the division.
The point? Things CAN happen but since they haven’t, why don’t we let things work themselves out before we knock the Yanks who at the moment, not a can but an actual happening, are leading the division?
Is there a fire?
Hitters are in a hurry to K…
All of a sudden the ump has a wide strikezone in this inning.
We need a 3-run HR here. That’s how the Rangers scored all their runs so quickly.
Even if it is down to 5 games… who cares?
Its going to take a LOT for the Yankees to lose this lead. Frankly, the team is too good to go on long losing streaks.
You’re all getting nervous as the Sox feast on the terrible WS at home.
Like many said, wait til Boston hits the road where they are below .500.
You people really need to settle down.
Still waiting on the lottery numbers, Chris-tradamus
Wow, m, I am not putting the offensive futility squarely on the shoulders of Molina, but this is (sometimes) what you get when you weaken the lineup and lose the advantage you have with Posada batting.
I’ve seen the team get shut out with Posada hitting and I’ve seen them have offensive explosions with Molina hitting. You really can’t draw big conclusions based on the results of a single game. But over the course of a series or a week or whatever time period you choose, a weaker lineup hurts the offensive production of this team.
I walk out of the room for 10 minutes and it’s now 6-2.
What little faith Girardi has in bringing Coke, Robertson, Bruney, or Aceves with men on base-all of them with high percentages of allowing inherited runners to score!
Chris
August 27th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
yes its at 5 right now, yanks lost, boston doesnt lose at home
We lose one Nostradumbass and we gain another.
You can’t draw conclusions, yet you did.
Chris August 27th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
yes its at 5 right now, yanks lost, boston doesnt lose at home
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No, of course not. They didn’t just lose 2 of 3 over the weekend at Fenway.
The automatic outs are audtioning now,Swisher-Molina today at least!
I really hate Swisher. I’m sorry but protect the plate. Come on.
randy l.
August 27th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
“Just send the customer service dog”
maine yankee-
he had to fly to miami with his owner because she had to go back to grad school .
too bad too because i was teaching him to growl at red sox hats.
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Did you get your Jack Russell terrier from David Cone’s mom?
Chris, you’re calling other people idiots?
Yeah Rachel, that Rangers bullpen really is terrible.
They stink.
Who trusts Coke in the playoffs with his 5 ERA?
Was that pitch even close? It looked almost off the screen on gamecast??
and thats how your left handed reliever gets people out!!!!
3 k’s after giving up 2 hits…..
Now it looks like the ump has early reservations ……
Soul
August 27th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
5 game lead isin’t anything to write home about. Especially considering how easy Boston’s schedule is. They went through a tough stretch earlier in the month, now they have righted themselves. Can’t take anything for granted.
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shame on us for not playing .900 ball so the rs cant catch us
Ugly way to kill a rally
Swisher looked like he wanted to try and work a walk that at bat. He sees that the guy is throwing strikes and he never takes the bat off of his shoulders.
And we wonder why he bunted the other night. Despite a high OBP, Swisher has a poor average and if I had to do it over, I would have bunted Swisher too. On him to learn how to get the bunt down. On the team to preach it in Spring training. Can’t hope for HR every game.
Why doesnt phil hughes pitch the 7th and 8th and mo pitched the 9th, then all we would need was 2 runs to win this game………joke
5GB with boston rolling
Pitiful effort today by the offense.
Bruny & Coke are AAA calibar talent.
Lets not get too comfortable, lots of baseball still left this season. Got to finish strong.
Not sure we have all the pieces yet.
Chris
August 27th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
instead of just trying to advance the runners, you got 3 home run swings
think youklis would swing for the fence 3 times there?
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In 2009, Youk has 0 sacfricie hits and 1 sac fly.
What are you talking about????
Who trusts Coke in the playoffs with his 5 ERA?
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ERA is crap for relievers. I trust him to get outs because thats what he has done for most of the season.
team relies on the home run way too much, except texeira
Once again, this place has become a toilet.
No registration = a lot more senseless commenting by bridge jumpers who don’t understand this game
I’m not worried about “Only” having a 5 game lead……
You could also have left AJ in there……
This umpire is a sack of bull. AJ was pitching a perfect game and the fat loser cheats him on a called strike 3 to end the 4th and it costs us 3 runs. Now the scumbag just cheats us out of another inning with screwing over Matsui and Swisher.
This is why you should never count Boston out of it because they get handed more cheap calls in their favor than any team in the history of sports. Just watch any Tim Wakefield start to see that. I wonder if the White Sox will bother to even show up tonight or maybe they will just forfeit so they can be completely rested for their series against us.
Cashman has to do something to improve our bullpen this offseason.
Lefty Wilson did what he was suppose to do get players out,uhm a novel idea.
GF-
Minor correction, at least bridge jumpers actually jump!
Doesn’t Lefty Wilson throw smoke? I wouldn’t be comparing Wilson to Coke.
You guys have to remeber, the Yanks just got back from a 10 game, 11 day road trip, finishing off a series win AT FENWAY…..At some point, the Yanks are going to stumble this year, after all, they are human….I am just as frustered that AROD looks Ruben Sierra out there, but come one, THEY ONLY LOST 1 series since the ASB…..(not including this series)
m, can you read back to me what conclusion I drew?
I’ll repost the comment so you don’t have to scroll up:
“Now here’s a mental exercise: is it fair to say that today’s offensive performance (thus far) by the Yankees is a fair reflection of what more Molina could mean in the future?”
We have played 3 games since leaving Boston… and lost 2.5 in the standings.
All it takes is one bad week to let Boston back in and that is exactly what we did. We also have Joba and Sergio Mitre starting this weekend.
Erica – always OPPC August 27th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
GF-
Minor correction, at least bridge jumpers actually jump!
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We’d all be better off if they did.
5 back? 5.5 back, and that is if the yankees actually end up losing.
I really hate that Girardi didn’t bring Hughes in to pitch the 7th inning, especially after Coke allowed the first two runners on.
Girardi doesn’t have a quick hook on any of his relievers, which is probably a good thing in the long run for the regular season (builds up confidence, finds out who he can trust) but can become a major flaw in the postseason. In a 1 run game, you HAVE to have a quick hook. If Coke is asked to get out a lefty and he doesn’t do the job, don’t leave him in to face 5 batters and give up 3 runs.
Also, the idea that Hughes can’t pitch unless the team is leading in the 8th inning is ridiculous. A 1-run deficit at home in the 7th inning is almost the same thing. He’s not going to pitch many innings unless Girardi is more liberal with his use of him.
They ran into a hot team.. it happens.
Just unfortunate that the Sox seem to be playing their best baseball of the season and they sweep a series at the same time we lose one.
Robertson is dealing. You watching Betsy?
Man, Wilson just did a Sparky Lyle perofrmance out there….Looked like Sparky as he painted the black with heat, and then just punched them out with sliders……
I’ll worry about Boston when they start winning consistently on the road, which is something they haven’t done since April.
Chris – take your bike over to the right hand lane.
GB7 is coming down the road in his Yankee bus soon.
Peter A.
I came to the party late but must comment on your earlier comment (which I agree with in concept):
“A.J. is inexplicable at times. There are two outs and he threw over to first several times to keep Josh Hamilton (8 for 11 on SBs) close. Who cares if he runs? Deal with Cruz. Then he walks Cruz after losing focus, then serves up a meatball to Kinsler.
Moline clearly got a sign from the bench to give to AJ for AJ to throw over to first.
This place is a sewer.
That’s enough for me.
Enjoy!
They ran into a hot team.. it happens.
Just unfortunate that the Sox seem to be playing their best baseball of the season and they sweep a series at the same time we lose one.
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You people are unreal. Boston HAS NOT swept anything yet.
Jeez. Pir-one escaped again.
I hate having to hope for the 9th inning players to win the game.
Cano.Melky,Molina aren’t getting the job done it today,so it’s the top of the order in the 9th,sigh!
No, it’s not fair to say. Through 6 innings, in a game in which Jeter, Matsui, Cano, and Swisher are also sporting 0-fers. No, that would not be fair to say.
stop being so affraid of the rs.
they have tazawa going tonight with his 3.37 baa & 1.87 whip.
Doesn’t this just expose a bigger problem that we have?
We only have 2 relievers we can trust.
Joe shouldn’t be asked to bring in Hughes for multiple innings everytime we’re in a close game. You need other guys you can trust too.
joba and mitre this weekend = 2 losses, if boston wins those 2 games itll be 3 games out with 30 to play
gotta love the back page of nypot BOSDONE
Hi I’m Nick Swisher, instead of swinging, I will just hop at the plate and take 3 strikes right down the middle.
Ha David Robertson another bum
Man I am on a roll today with these losers
Girardi uses Hughes the same way he uses Mo.
He doesn’t use him when the Yanks are down and never uses him for two full innings.
He’s not going to change the way he’s used him in this role for two months because some Yankee fans can’t handle the ups and downs of a 162 game season.
Youk sends his regards.
bru,
psst (if that’s batting average against, that should be .337, it’s the second time you wrote it that way)
DT – OPPC member
August 27th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Chris – take your bike over to the right hand lane.
GB7 is coming down the road in his Yankee bus soon.
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I won’t even use the swing arm. I’ve got a big, heavy bumper.
people are still worried about boston? really?
whats the yankees pen gonna look like next year with hughes in the rotation and mariano 49 yrs old?
Good answer, m, you’re getting closer.
Now, would it be fair to draw any conclusions about AJ based on the first three innings of today’s game? Based on the fourth?
Remember, this was a mental exercise.
Texas is in the playoff race as well. The Rangers getting hot again could end up hurting the Red Sox. I don’t like watching games like this – we know the Yankees are better than this (as long as it’s not a day game after a night game)- but it’s not like we’re losing to a bad team.
OH NO, only 3 games ahead? that is sure better than being the sox and being 3 games behind. Reading posts from you people i cannot believe you guys dont have ulcers or worse. How do some of you function with that amount of stress?
Pat M., glad I wasn’t the only one impressed with Wilson’s performance. That was about as dominant as any pitcher has been against the Yanks in a 3 batter stretch this season. The Matsui at-bat was particularly relentless.
Chris August 27th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
joba and mitre this weekend = 2 losses, if boston wins those 2 games itll be 3 games out with 30 to play
gotta love the back page of nypot BOSDONE
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I’ll make you a bet.
If the series this weekend does not turn out the way you predict – you’re not allowed to come back here and post again.
And you’re not allowed to post under another moniker either?
Do we have a bet? Are you going to put your ass where your mouth is?
If none of these other guys in the pen step up, then our October stay will be short anyway. Might as well try and figure out who we can trust before the playoffs start.
Can’t win with a 1 man setup core. Unless you want to burn his arm out.
Yes, AJ looked terrific for the first 3 innings. Perfect in fact. Less than perfect in the 4th. Your point?
Dumb question here – now that the RS have cut Smoltz & Penney, who’s their 5th starter?
The whole point of having a 7 game lead is that you can lose games (gasp maybe even 2 in a series!) and your opponent can play 1.000 baseball and still not be close.
The red sox would have to keep NEVER losing, and then SWEEP US, all while dealing with other baseball teams to catch up.
Ridiculous.
Does school start soon, cause the 12 yr olds in here are amazing….
CK isn’t it Tazawa?
People come to a game for entertainment,if they aren’t getting it they leave.Could the Yankees come back sure.Is it likely n/t.
Look what the Rangers bought with all the saved Arod money a good team!
Oh great… we have Joba and Mitre this weekend?
This could turn into a slide pretty quickly. Last thing we need going into September is a 2-4 homestand and a 3 game lead by the end of August.
CK,
Looks like Beckett, Lester, Wakefield, Buccholz, and Tazawa.
“Dumb question here – now that the RS have cut Smoltz & Penney, who’s their 5th starter?”
Tazawa
Chris – I’ll make a bet with you.
If the Sox overtake the Yanks and win the division – I’ll do your 6th grade homework for a month. Think about it. This might be the break you need to finally pass after three tries. Do you really want to be the only kid in elementary school who shaves?
So your answer is that it is fair to draw conclusions based on AJ’s first three innings but not his fourth? Or also his fourth?
And what conclusions are they?
“Look what the Rangers bought with all the saved Arod money a good team!”
Bingo. We should have followed suit after the 07 season.
If Tazawa comes on and Joba/Burnett doesn’t come back this could be a very interesting month coming up…
Thanks …… forgot about Tazawa.
Everytime Boston goes on the road they lose and everybody writes them off. Then they go home, start hitting 280 ft fly balls over the Green Monster, win 7 of 8 and they’re back again. Bottom-line the Yanks need to keep winning. It ain’t over til it’s over.
Molina is playing his last season as a Yankee.
“I’ve never understood leaving a game early. You never know what you might see or what will happen. What’s the hurry? It’s New York, there’s going to be traffic regardless. Watch the game.”
Because you can tell when a team is going to rally. You could feel it on Tuesday. Not today. Their pen is too good. Francisco won’t implode AGAIN.
Nick,
I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Wow the sky is falling.. We may actually lose a series at home. How will we ever recover??? You people overreact to every loss. This team almost has 80 wins with 4 games left to play IN AUGUST! The Red Sox just look good now because they are playing the White Sox, who can’t hit for crap on the road. Even if the Sox win tonight, it’s a 5 game lead. It’s not exactly time to jump off the bridge yet.
And people leave the games early because they are smart (if they are driving). Its 4PM. Rush hour traffic is soon to be upon us. Leaving now as opposed to 45 mins from now,
1) Saves you at least 1 hour in traffic.
2) Allows you to leave the parking lot and not wait
3) Gets you out of the sun
4) You don’t have to watch our “B” team of relivers give up 4 more runs.
If you take mass transit..There is no excuse unless you have to be somewhere. Believe it or not, sitting in the sun all day watching AJ pitch (like he did today), is probably not a great experience.
Hope Phil is paying attention as to how a lefty specialist is suppose to perform.
If the Yanks had lost the Sunday game in Boston they would have come home 5 up.
Winning that game gave them a little cushion to work with.
It’s going to be a rough month if panic follows every loss.
Boston plays the hapless Blue Jays at home this weekend. Another sweep for them.
Meanwhile, we get to see Sergio Mitre and Joba against a good hitting lineup.
This is going to be an interesting final 6 weeks. Hopefully we can hang on.
I’m not saying Hughes should pitch every time the Yankees are down by a run in the 7th inning.
I’m saying he should have pitched today because he has only thrown 2 innings in the last 10 games, and he pitches extremely well against the Rangers in his career.
If Hughes had pitched twice in the last 3 or 4 days, then it would make sense to turn to someone else. But he actually does need the work, and this was the perfect matchup for him.
“Look what the Rangers bought with all the saved Arod money a good team!”
“Bingo. We should have followed suit after the 07 season.”
Yeah. Cause we don’t have a good team ourselves, right?
Great goobely goo…
Jerkface: “ERA is crap for relievers. I trust him to get outs because thats what he has done for most of the season.”
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Really? He has? And ERA doesn’t matter? Doesn’t that imply Coke has given up 5 runs every 9 innings he pitches (or more than half the time)? Am I missing something?
Not concerned.. but the team played with little heart today… seemed sluggish and not particularly interested in baseball….
//I’m not worried about “Only” having a 5 game lead……//
Be worried….be very worried!
Ortiz and Victor Martinez will lead this team to an AL East title and yet another the World Championship in 2009!!!!! Sox are built for the play-offs!
T-minus 5…and counting!!!!!
WOW! Texas walks in and takes 2 of 3….”Bad News” Burnett
If Tazawa comes on and Joba/Burnett doesn’t come back this could be a very interesting month coming up…
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OH NO, What IF TAZAWA COMES ON?!?!
And 2 of our pitchers die?!?!
THEN WHAT?!
And oh my god, pencil the Red Sox for a sweep every series. No way they lose. They are born winners.
We might as well just pray for the wild card, if the Rangers will let us have it. Or the rays. you know they are 1 hot streak away from making a run at the division.
What if they run the table?!?!
I can’t believe people thought Boston was done and would just fade into the oblivion and go 8, 9, 10 back and never be heard from again.
Boston is a great team, folks. They have a ton of home games left, lots of bad teams left on the schedule. They’re going to be a thorn the rest of the season. They might never actually catch us, but I bet they cut it to 3 or 2 games sometime this month hand really make us sweat. If you look at the schedules, it is bound to happen.
Matt August 27th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Boston plays the hapless Blue Jays at home this weekend. Another sweep for them.
Meanwhile, we get to see Sergio Mitre and Joba against a good hitting lineup.
This is going to be an interesting final 6 weeks. Hopefully we can hang on.
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Totally agree. I think we will hang on and am not worried. The biggest challenge comes in September when the Yanks play 2 series vs Tampa, have a West Coast trip, and a series vs. Boston. Boson on the other hand closes the season with 14 of 17 games against garbage teams.
Atleast CC pitches tomorrow
Yeah because the ChiSox are a fine baseball team at two games under .500 IF they do lose once again tonight.
Then they are just going to come into Yankee Stadium and beat the Yanks 2 out of 3 because the lunatic fringe of the Yankee fanbase fears the White Sox.
Funny stuff. Bellevue should be getting a few more customers.
Here are the current standings for “Guess the Line Up”. After 25 rounds, there have been 66 different winners. Here are the participants with 3 wins or more:
Miggs – 8 wins – 7/23, 8/6, 8/11, 8/13, 8/18, 8/21, 8/25, 8/26
Ramey – 6 Wins – 7/22, 7/21, 8/6, 8/7, 8/11, 8/21
Andrew – 5 wins – 7/27, 8/6, 8/11, 8/21, 8/25
NYY626 – 4 wins – 8/4, 8/6, 8/7, 8/25
RayVT – 4 wins – 8/5, 8/7, 8/21, 8/25
Upstate Kate – 4 wins – 8/6, 8/7, 8/21, 8/25
WTTALDS- 4 Wins – 7/24, 8/6, 8/11, 8/25
Yanksfan – 4 Wins – 7/28, 7/29, 8/6, 8/21
CM – 3 wins – 8/5, 8/6, 8/7
Henner – 3 wins – 7/27, 8/7, 8/25
Hokiehill – 3 wins – 7/22, 8/21, 8/25
Patrick (the Prospect Hugger) – 3 Wins – 7/27,7/17, 8/7
SA – 3 wins – 8/6, 8/7, 8/25
UnKnown – 3 wins – 8/17, 8/21, 8/26
YankeeRay – 3 Wins – 8/5, 8/6, 8/7
Joe Girardi (no winner) 7/30, 7/31, 8/10, 8/12, 8/19
Yanks don’t look good at all. These Rangers are not your Rangers of old. Wake up Yanks!!…we are being outplayed big time.
“Hope Phil is paying attention as to how a lefty specialist is suppose to perform”
Wilson isn’t a lefty specialist. He’s lefthanded, but pretty adept at getting batters out from both sides of the plate. He’s a better pitcher than Coke is, so expecting Coke to pitch as well as him is unfair.
Further, this was a bad day for Coke. But he had several very good appearances leading up today. Coke’s no kid at 27, but he does not have a great deal of MLB experience and is bound to have a day or two like this every so often. Overall, he’s had a pretty good season.
Coke has given up 9 HRs in 47 innings or so
How can you trust him in a big spot when he has such a long ball tendency?
m, I’ll recap. I said:
“Now, would it be fair to draw any conclusions about AJ based on the first three innings of today’s game? Based on the fourth?”
you said:
“Yes, AJ looked terrific for the first 3 innings. Perfect in fact. Less than perfect in the 4th.”
I replied:
“And what conclusions are they?” I asked that because you said “Yes” to the earlier question.
John Locke,
Stop posting here. We have to get back to The Island.
Sincerely,
Ben Linus
“Miggs – 8 wins – 7/23, 8/6, 8/11, 8/13, 8/18, 8/21, 8/25, 8/26″
Has Miggs been tested for PED’s?
RS August 27th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
I’m not saying Hughes should pitch every time the Yankees are down by a run in the 7th inning.
I’m saying he should have pitched today because he has only thrown 2 innings in the last 10 games, and he pitches extremely well against the Rangers in his career.
If Hughes had pitched twice in the last 3 or 4 days, then it would make sense to turn to someone else. But he actually does need the work, and this was the perfect matchup for him.
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By this logic, then we should have brought Mariano out for the 8th.. He needs work too. Hughes is a SET UP MAN. If there is nothing to “set up”, he doesn’t get used. Because if Joey would have used him today & we need him say the next 2 nights.. Well then Everyone would be crying that we used him today and that prevented him from pitching in that third game. If this was a playoff game, OF COURSE he would be in. But it’s a stupid Thursday afternoon game and we were trailing.. You don’t bring your second best relief pitching in when you are trailing at home in the freakin 7th inning.
Coke could actually do his job and get a lefty out.
I wonder if AJ is steamed at Joe taking him out…..105 pitches isn’t that many……AJ has thrown more than that. Joe has zero consistency whatsoever – sometimes he takes AJ out, sometimes he leaves him in. AJ deserved one more crack at getting a win.
Back to Phil – 22 innings in two months? Forget the innings count, the kid needs to work. He’ll get more work at his autograph signing today than he will have had in the pen recently. Joe has pigeonholed Phil into ONLY an 8th inning guy – I liked it a LOT better when he would come into the 7th, even if the team was down, and he could hold it right there.
I’m not saying Hughes should pitch every time the Yankees are down by a run in the 7th inning.
I’m saying he should have pitched today because he has only thrown 2 innings in the last 10 games, and he pitches extremely well against the Rangers in his career.
If Hughes had pitched twice in the last 3 or 4 days, then it would make sense to turn to someone else. But he actually does need the work, and this was the perfect matchup for him.
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But Girardi hasn’t used Hughes down a run for two innings since May.
He’s not going to do that now. So crying about it isn’t going to do a lot of good.
He’s not going to change the way he uses Mo and he’s not going to change the way he uses Hughes.
RS; Agree with you. PH hasn’t pitched since Sunday. It wouldn’t hurt him to get an IP so he’ll be sharp for when they need him.
Aceves looked good today. Too bad he has been so inconsistent lately, or else he probably would have pitched the 7th and 8th inning today. That’s how he was used a lot in May and June.
Really? He has? And ERA doesn’t matter? Doesn’t that imply Coke has given up 5 runs every 9 innings he pitches (or more than half the time)? Am I missing something?
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Relievers do not pitch 5 consecutive innings in a game. A successful relief appearance can be anything from 1 batter faced to 3+ batters faced but generally no more than 6 batters faced.
For example, Coke has a 5 ERA in July, he appeared 12 times. He gave up 1 run twice, and 4 runs once. In 9 out of 12 of his appearances he helped the Yankees win the game.
In 2 of his appearances he gave up 1 run, which is marginal.
In 1 of his apperances, he gave up 4 runs, which is bad, but he did it in 1 appearance.
He isn’t giving up a run every outing, or even every other outing, or even every third outing.
Its silly. The sample size is too low to consider ERA for a reliever. Its common sense.
For a reliever look at H/9, K/9, BB/9 and to a lesser extent HR/9. Coke doesnt give up hits, and gives up an average amount of walks, but some of his hits go for HRs when he doesnt get in enough on lefties. He strikes out a fair share.
He is valuable. Certainly a good reliever, and should definitely be given every opportunity to get outs in the postseason.
The red sox would have to keep NEVER losing, and then SWEEP US, all while dealing with other baseball teams to catch up.
Ridiculous.
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Why is that scenario ridiculous? I have seen enough “insurmontable” division leads go down the toilet in my 45 years of watching this game to last me a lifetime.
If I’m the Red Sox, I think, “We win tonight and we cut it to 5, and if we keep it close going into New York in late September with the Yankees up by 2 or 3, we have our destiny in our own hands.”
Do I think they can do it, no, but this thing is far from over, period.
I think Joe needs to keep putting Marte out there more and more. Coke, Robertson, and Aceves are all rookies, right? Or, at least short on MLB experience. They need veterans to step up now and help these kids get over the hump.
Time to score 6 runs now
Here comes a 4 run rally…or 5?
If we get to them…I’d pinch hit Hinske, Hairston for Swisher and Hairston for Melky.
Sox it to NY… Funny play on words…
Whats wrong.. did they shut down all the offices in Boston proper today to mourn the loss of brad penny…
Wilson is 10x better than Coke will ever be. He throws smokes, throw strikes, and keeps the ball in the park.
Coke is a barely more than an organizational arm, Wilson is a closer-type.
This next month should be about making the post season. Best record, wild card will matter not, once in, whatever team gets hot is going to win it all. There is some great parity this year. No dominant pitchers and a lot of streaky teams. Should make for a lot of fun and heartbreak.
“Look what the Rangers bought with all the saved Arod money a good team!”
Who did they buy?
Rex
August 27th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
“Miggs – 8 wins – 7/23, 8/6, 8/11, 8/13, 8/18, 8/21, 8/25, 8/26?
Has Miggs been tested for PED’s?
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I left that clause out of the GTLU collecting bargaining agreement
Benjamin Linus August 27th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
John Locke,
Stop posting here. We have to get back to The Island.
Sincerely,
Ben Linus
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The Island won’t let us come alone..
WE ALL HAVE TO GO BACK!
Well this is just great.I’m to have to listen to some Cards and RS fans brag about how great their hitters are,aaaaaaaaaaand how great Carpenter is too. Every time The Yankees lose I get reamed!
speaking of being ill-tempered pete…
the yankees do have the best record in baseball and its silly to be booing but its the fans that pay the ticket prices and concession prices and parking and taxes and they can do what they damn-well please (as long as its legal). they can especially leave a five run game if they so choose
do you strain your voice yelling down from your high horse like that?
It’ going to be a dogfight to win this division.
Anyone who thinks otherwise is seeing what they want to see.
There’s only two arms in the bullpen you can trust. How may starters can you count on? C.C., maybe Pettitte – who’s 37.
The offense has and will continue to be the team’s strength, but one its biggest weaknesses the past few years is the inability to hit with RISP.
That problem is coming home to roost again.
At this point you just try to massage the problems, and hope to hang on to the division.
Then the Red Sox and Angels play each other in the first round, and you eliminate at least one of the two biggest thorns in your side.
The playoffs, as Billy Beane said, are a crapshoot. Truer words were never spoken.
its not about an 8, 5 or even 3 game lead….
its about the starting pitchers and the entire bullpen minus mo and hughes..
4 out of the last 6 games the yankees would have had to score 12, 15, 11 and 8 runs(so far today)to win..luckily they won one of those by scoring 20 runs..
that isn’t a good trend….the redsox have looked like the redsox of old lately…and like it or not they are getting rid of the dead wood (smoltz, penny)and making changes to become better…becoming complacent (which is what the yankees are doing right now) will allow the rest of the teams to catch up…so yes its nice being 6 games up but keep giving up 9 runs a game and next week you’ll be looking at a 2 game lead….next time the yankees play the redsox don’t you think they’ll have beckett, lester and whomever is their 3rd hottest pitcher in there….(and don’t give me they hit beckett good last time – the 2 times before that he pitched lights out)..
so i don’t mind losing 4-3 and having a good pitching effort – but allowing the opposition to put up curvy numbers every other game (or 2 out of 3) is never a good trend…
regardless everyone here bask in your 5 game lead but don’t blink because it may become 3 games by sunday and 1 game next time the redsox come to the bronx…if the pitching doesn’t improve..
Hughes is the only reliable arm that Girardi has at his disposable.
What sense does it make to use him even when we are TRAILING?
Despite what the panic brigade says, this is NOT a big game. In a playoff game, you manage completely differently than an August afternoon game against Texas.
“Not concerned.. but the team played with little heart today… seemed sluggish and not particularly interested in baseball…”
Didn’t know Dr. Phil was a Yankee fan. Cool.
“Be worried….be very worried!
Ortiz and Victor Martinez will lead this team to an AL East title and yet another the World Championship in 2009!!!!! Sox are built for the play-offs!
T-minus 5…and counting!!!!!
WOW! Texas walks in and takes 2 of 3….”Bad News” Burnett”
If this the day that Bellevue lets their patients use the computers?
Here’s one for you dodo. These Rangers are the ones who will keep the Sux from doing anything other than washing their own laundry in the postseason.
Be afraid. Be very afraid!
Ben Linus: did you sleep through season five??? You’re back. You had to get baaaaaaaaaaack, now you’re back.
I hope 6 straight guys reach – and then we’ll see if Girardi bunts again.
Nick,
I drew the conclusion that AJ looked great in innings 1-3, and not so good in the 4th.
Asked and answered. I didn’t draw any conclusions about how he’s going to look in the future. Or how this is reflective of his career.
If you want to say something, just say it.
Wow. People really need to get back from the ledge. Two crappy games does not mean that they sky is falling. Texas is a good hitting team and they got some very timely homers today.
If the Red Sox have their way with Tampa, I will start to worry. Until then, it is time for everyone to remain calm.
Which is more embarassing to blow a 7.5 game lead in late August or the 2004 postseason choke ?
I’m leaning towards the postseason choke of ’04 because that was historic. The Mets blow 7 game leads every season.
“Look what the Rangers bought with all the saved Arod money a good team!””
Um, if the Yankees had the Rangers record, they’d be in 3rd place and out of the playoffs. Last I checked 3rd place teams arn’t “good teams”.
Why is that scenario ridiculous? I have seen enough “insurmontable” division leads go down the toilet in my 45 years of watching this game to last me a lifetime.
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It is ridiculous to assume that is going to happen, or to WORRY that it is going to happen. I have watched this team all year and I am confident that they would not let that happen. If it DOES happen then wow, thats a big choke! But why am I going to post in august with a whatever game lead that the Sox are going to come back?
The yankees team is too good and too much has to go right for the Sox. I’ll be worried if they tie us. Thas it.
I need a nap
m
August 27th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
bru,
psst (if that’s batting average against, that should be .337, it’s the second time you wrote it that way)
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thanks.
not sure if i am going blind or it is my keyboard
i spilled coffe on it & lost a bunch of letters & numbers
Silver lining to the Yankees losing to Texas-
It helps Texas keep pace with Boston in the Wild Card
http://pinstripedbible.mlblogs.....inues.html
Good read on Posada’s importance to the Yankees. Courtesy find of RedSoxHater, a respected poster on another forum:
“For most of his career he has not only been an above-average hitter for a catcher, he’s been an above-average hitter period. In 2000, when Posada hit .287/.417/.527, the average AL player hit .276/.349/.443. The average catcher hit only .261/.331/.425. The advantage conferred upon the Yankees was huge. Posada is no longer in his 2000 prime, but he still towers above his catching brethren. Even with Joe Mauer’s huge season in the mix, even counting Posada himself, the average Major League catcher is hitting only .254/.320/.397. To the extent that winning each baseball game is a battle of potential offenses, of being able to say, “My first baseman is better than your first baseman; my catcher is better than your catcher,” the Yankees win still win that battle with almost anyone but the Twins and perhaps the Braves (Brian McCann).
Molina is a career .238/.278/.338 hitter. He’s a below-average hitter compared to the general population. He’s a below-average hitter compared to catchers, shortstops, bat boys, and Snuffleupagus from “Sesame Street.” The offensive loss from such a transaction would outweigh the defensive gains. The Yankees would be net losers, a few runs up on defense, 50 or more runs down on offense. Going by Molina’s performance last year and Posada’s this year, the Yankees would gain a win on defensive runs saved and lose six on offense. As Posada ages, they will eventually have to make a change, but not this one, and hopefully not any time soon….”
i love how everyone is talking like boston already won tonight…..
Here comes the comeback.
When you have shakey starting pitching (especially when you have non-competitors in the 4th and 5th spot) and a bullpen consisting of only 2 guys you can trust… you are not going to win many games when you don’t score a ton of runs.
The pitching is in a funk now. The bullpen has completely tailed off, as have the #3-5 starters. CC and Andy are carrying their weight, the other guys are not pitching as well as they were earlier in the season.
In the past, the pen would have put up 0s and we would have tied at some point. Now? They allow the other team to break the game open.
“Molina is playing his last season as a Yankee.”
Not necessarily- Benjie is a FA!
Pepitone-
It would be nice if we could add a reliable arm before September 1st.
MPB Johnny Damon = Very Awesome
Two rules to always remember –
1) Trolls are idiots.
2) There are no exceptions to rule 1.
Too bad we won’t see Peavy this weekend …. he’s so not ready to pitch.
Maybe Texas will get a case of TOTS
This would be the first series loss at home since the Nationals.
The sky was falling then, too.
Dude…
AJ has better stuff than CC and Andy. But in a must win game I would pitch either one of them instead of AJ. AJ walks too many or loses focus. This will keep him from being an ace.
Like someone said, this is what you get with AJ.
Stop blaming the umpires for the Yankees problems. Calls also go against the opposition.
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The “circle of trust” is down to Hughes and MO.
“Which is more embarassing to blow a 7.5 game lead in late August or the 2004 postseason choke ?
I’m leaning towards the postseason choke of ‘04 because that was historic. The Mets blow 7 game leads every season.”
This would be MUCH worse than 2004 if we blow this division lead.
We won’t though. Sox will get close (maybe as close as a game) and make us sweat and wait till the final weekend to clinch, but we’ll hang on.
Since this is a free country I welcome anyone who wants to be afraid of the Sux to be afraid.
I on the other hand opt my right not to be worried about them. Because I’m not.
GO WHITE SOX!
Well, it’s too bad we had 2 bad innings. Two mistake piches. And the offense was very poor today. They had a lot of chances early on, but failed to take advantage.
If Boston loses, we’ll be in a much better mood. And the Rangers will have inched closer to the WC lead.
For the Yankees to miss the playoffs all together, Texas will have to catch us, too.
If we lose to the Sox this weekend, then you can start worrying.
We’re not out of the woods, yet, but it’s also not time to panic.
Can’t believe the Rangers let Damon just skate into second base.
“Joe has pigeonholed Phil into ONLY an 8th inning guy – I liked it a LOT better when he would come into the 7th, even if the team was down, and he could hold it right there.”
Exactly. The Yankees having a lead of 3 runs or less in the 8th inning is just 1 of many different scenarios that can occur in a game. For Hughes to ONLY be used in that scenario seems like an incredible waste of talent. Even when Joba was a reliever the Yankees would bring him into games in the 7th inning, and make sure he was getting regular work.
So if Boston wins tonight and then proceeds to take at least two of three from Toronto, which may happen because lester, bucholz, and beckett pitch. The Yankees have to take at least two of three this weekend or they will only be three up going in to September.
Hey Pete, stop guranteeing the division and discussing the postseason. With the exception of Petitte and Sabbathia the pitching has been awful. If this doesn’t turn around soon you could be looking at another New York team collapsing.
The game ain’t over until the Hoboken prom guy sings.
Why do a lot of people here not trust Burnett anymore? He has given up 3 ER or less in 4 of his last 5 starts.
Jon Locke,
OK. Get all the LoHud posters to meet us at Terminal 4 at JFK. We also need to bring Hideki and A-Rod. Nick Swisher can’t go, so don’t even ask.
Don’t let me down, Jon.
Ben
A base hit by Matsui would make this game interesting.
AJ pitches just well enough to lose.
6 innings, 3 runs probably won’t get it done when facing Edwin Jackson or John Lester in the LCS.
We can’t just assume we’re going to win everyg ame we’re trailing via walk off and hit the other team’s pen. More often than not, the other team will mix and match and hang on to win the game.
The starters are going to have to WIN us playoff games. Get a lead, hold it. Put up 0s until we score. then hold it. Not give up 3 runs on 2 hits like AJ did today.
//Silver lining to the Yankees losing to Texas-
It helps Texas keep pace with Boston in the Wild Card//
Even better Siver lining: Sox win tonight and they’ll be 5 out!
Go Tazawa!!! Treat Chicago like you treated NY on Saturday: Clueless!!!
Que Sterling: And the YYYYYYYYYankees LLLLLLose. The Yankees lose!!!!!
They came to the team with the best record,and won in their own yard.Mission Accomplished,they will have no fear in post season!
I want to personally thank AJ,Phil,and Robertson for their Stunning performances today.Yankees Could have done it with out you!
“The game ain’t over until the Hoboken prom guy sings.”
HA!
Matsui has no business swinging at a 2-0 pitch down five. Is he that stupid or does he have to spend an evening with a drawing of his wife?
betsy
August 27th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
My goodness, every pitcher is going to have bad innings. In a game where AJ has K’d 12 in 6 and given up only 3 runs, I think it’s unfair to bash him. He’s done his job – the Yankees have not.
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I agree I thought Burnett was fine. I guess people dont want him to give up any runs. Burnett could of easily gotten a win today. But the offense didn’t do much and then Coke put the game out of reach.
The Yankees were never in their full attack mode. Too many missed opportunities.
Need to step it up for the White Sox series.
A pop out would not.
Bod, thanks for some poster’s opinion. I’d still rather see Molina catching at least 2 or 3 games a week.
And I’d like to see him catch the majority of our games with the Angels and Rays because of his arm.
But we all know that isn’t going to happen.
Johhny SACK…
First of all do the math right…
Second of all you skipped forward 7 games.
Let’s take one day at a time…
IF…IF…IF…
If the Yanks had the best record in baseball they’d have the biggest division lead…
Oh wait…they do!
In a big game against Boston or a playoff game… Hughes will be used when we’re trailing.
What is the logic in doing it in a game against the Rangers in August? Is this a big game?
These are the games where you need to find out who you can trust. Ultimately, someone other than Hughes has got to step up and solidify this pen. If Girardi can’t find out now, when can he do so?
Not every game is a ‘must win’…
Phil Coke has given up too many HR’s to be reliable. He’s given up 9 in 51 innings which would be like CC giving up over 50 in 300 innings.
It must be nice to have so much free time that you can troll on blogs
“I want to personally thank AJ,Phil,and Robertson for their Stunning performances today.Yankees Could have done it with out you!”
Co-sign. Thanks for lowering our lead to 5 games! We appreciate it!
Yankees just didn’t match the Ranger’s intensity in this series. The Rangers came in desperate and the Yankees came in fat. Girardi needed to frame this series as a test of being able to put away a desperate team because that’s what it takes to succeed in the playoffs, but instead he came into this series talking down home field advantage for the playoffs in lieu of resting key players. Way to think ahead there Joe.
When I grow up I want to be a troll. What a sad existence.
The Yankees will bounce back this weekend. Time for some payback against the Chisox who gave the Yanks a lot of trouble last weekend.
new thread
I guess this is the reaction people have when the Yankees have been so “awful” lately that they have lost 2 series since the ASB.
Yankees Domed…
Celebrating an “if” Bosux win so they can be 5 out…
My, how the mighty have fallen.
Johhny Sac
the rs are not going to win every game.
they have to go on the road
ortiz wont stay hot forever
they are beatable
who knows if wake can make it
“A.J. is inexplicable at times. There are two outs and he threw over to first several times to keep Josh Hamilton (8 for 11 on SBs) close.”
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Those signs to throw over were coming from the bench. The yes camera showed Molina giving Burnett a sign to throw to first.
Too bad we won’t see Peavy this weekend …. he’s so not ready to pitch
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thats what people were saying last saturday when tazawa was pitching…how well did that work out for the yankees..
the yankees face buerhle (whom they hit pretty well against) and 2 scrubs (i.e. not floyd and danks)this weekend..lets see if they can win 2 out of 3 this weekend..if they don’t then its time to put on those running shoes because the race will be back on…
Wow!!! Posada is such a bad catcher that even molina was impacted today by him,burnet & the other pithchers were terrific today
“It is ridiculous to assume that is going to happen, or to WORRY that it is going to happen. I have watched this team all year and I am confident that they would not let that happen. If it DOES happen then wow, thats a big choke!”
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That’s correct, and it could happen. It’s unwise to predict one way or the other with certainty, because none of us know for sure.
I think the Yankees are good enough to hold off a Boston late season charge. But, if Burnett doesn’t get himself together, and the bullpen doesn’t come up with more than Hughes and Rivera, then all bets are off.
For me, the key players in this drama is Marte, Bruney, Gaudin, Burnett, and Jobber. Except for the Jobber, these guys have enough major league experience to withstand a late season charge, if they can get it together. That remains to be seen.
keep in mind if they lose tonight they are 6 games back in the loss & if they get bombed they still have pitching concerns
The Yankees dropped a series at home! Where’s the closest bridge?!?!? There is no way they are making the play offs now!
Just kidding. So, Burnett went 6, had one bad inning, and left the game with a 3-2 deficit. He did his job. The offense didn’t do theirs. The relief pitching didn’t do theirs either, but the biggest problem today was the offense. Consider: Nippert put 11 men on base in less than 4 innings, yet the Yankees managed just 2 runs off him. That’s about 3 base runners per inning. Come on, you have to score more than two.
The Yankees just dropped their first series at home in…how long has it been? Since before the All-Star break, for sure. It was bound to happen eventually, and it came against a very good team. Some times I think that Texas’ line up is better suited to Yankee Stadium than the Yankee line up is.
By the way, how did Molina do today? 0-4 with a DP? He needs to start over Posada every day!
I chalk this one up to not wearing the Dr. Pepper shirt again. But what am I to do? I really can’t wear a t-shirt in my line of work. Well, I could but I have higher standards than that.
Wait, what am I saying? Where are my prioritites? Next time the Yankees have a day game I’m gonna have to break the ol’ dress code.
Who would have guessed that at this point in the season Wang and Burnett would have a combined 11-14 record? And that the Yankees would still have the best record in baseball…
I don’t put this loss on Burnett. He made one bad pitch but recovered nicely. He’s been getting terrible run support lately. Though it’s hard to blame the offense today, since they scored 8 runs on Sunday, 9 on Tuesday (loss) and 9 yesterday.
This one is on Coke for turning a 1 run game into a blowout.
i dont get nervous unless boston gets too 2 games back
And I’d like to see him catch the majority of our games with the Angels and Rays because of his arm.
But we all know that isn’t going to happen.
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The blogger’s opinion is well supported and is a good read. It was better formed than my own comments on the subject.
It’s not going to happen because it doesn’t make any sense for the Yankees to compromise their own strength to try and cope with their opponent’s strength. Their pitching is good enough to survive Jorge Posada, and continues to enjoy an advantage, even with him behind the plate.
On the other side of the ball, having him in the lineup, really helps frustrate, confound the opponent’s pitching, yielding the Yankees an even greater edge, especially as he hits for power, gets on base, and is a switch hitter, frustrating matchups for the opponent.
It would only make sense for the Yankees to surrender a huge strength of theirs if they were inferior to their opponents; they would split the difference and hope to come out ahead. As it stands, the Yankees have a huge advantage with Posada, the catcher, in the middle of their lineup, rather than on the bench, or even as the DH.
bodhi: Thanks for posting the Goldman piece. You put it well about surrendering a huge, multifaceted offensive advantage with Posada out of the lineup. Trying to picture doing that 2-3 times a week, let alone playing the Angels or the Rays. Yikes . . . And if you try to DH Posada, you lose Matsui, another bigtime offensive force. Good luck with that . . .
GG tonight.
Cano is awful.