Game 139: Rays at Yankees
Posted by: Peter Abraham - Posted in Misc on Sep 07, 2009 
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YANKEES (88-50)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Hairston 3B
Molina C
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (10-8, 4.29).
RAYS (72-65)
Iwamura 2B
Gross RF
Longoria 3B
Burrell DH
Aybar 1B
Zaun C
Upton CF
Brignac SS
Perez LF
Pitching: RHP Andy Sonnanstine (6-8, 6.62).
TIME/TV: 7:05, YES/MLB Network.
STATE OF THE STRIPES: The Game 1 win was accompanied by the Red Sox and Angels losing. So the Yankees again lead the division by 8.5 games and the American League by six.
MINOR-LEAGUE MOVES: Via Chad Jennings and Mike Ashmore, here is what we know:
Scranton’s playoff rotation:
Game 1: Romulo Sanchez
Game 2: Ivan Nova
Game 3: Kei Igawa
Game 4: Zach McAllister
Game 5: Anthony Claggett
Big step-up for McAllister, who has yet to pitch above Double-A. Great test for him at the end of the season.
Also: Eric Duncan has been activated off the disabled list. RHP Grant Duff, RHP Jose Valdez and C P.J. Pilittere were called up from Trenton. Trenton also demoted RHP Adam Olbrychowski and RHP Phil Bartleski to Tampa for the Florida State League playoffs.
BURNETT’S BURNOUT: A.J. Burnett is 0-4 with a 6.54 ERA in his last seven starts, allowing 49 hits (seven of them home runs) and 19 walks over 42.2 innings. He has not won a game since July 27.
BULLPEN UPDATE: Via Jake Thomases, who is covering the games at the Stadium, Girardi said he will speak to Mo and Hughes between games, but his inclination is to stay away from both when he goes to the pen in Game 2. When asked, Rivera, who had’t yet spoken to the manager, said he could go again.
MORE NOTES: These via the Yankees:
• The Yankees have won 10 of their last 13, 26 of their last 34, 37 of their last 50 and 50 of their last 68.
• They are 38 games over .500, matching the high point of the season.
• The Yankees have won five of their last six games against the Rays and improved to 7-5 vs. Tampa Bay in 2009. They are 21-12 vs. the Rays in the Bronx since the start of the 2006 season.
• The Yankees are 36-22 (.621) against AL East opposition this season and have won 24 of their last 30 against division foes.
• Yankees relievers are 12-0 with 10 saves (in 11 chances) and a 3.34 ERA since Aug. 5. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the 12-game winning streak by the Yankees bullpen sets a new franchise record (surpassing 11 game streaks by the 1940, 1961, 1999 and 2000 clubs).
UPDATE, 6:27 p.m.: Just heard from Chad Jennings in Scranton. Austin Jackson was 2 for 2, which raised his batting average to .300. Dave Miley then took him out of the game.
It’s a little thing, but congrats to A-Jax on his great season. Over 132 games, he had 67 runs scored, 23 doubles, nine triples and four home runs. He drove in 65 runs and stole 24 bases in 28 attempts. He walked 40 times and struck out 123 times.
Keep in mind that Austin is only 22 and reached AAA for the first time this season. I would think the Yankees start him there again next season with the idea of seeing if his power and plate discipline improve. He has worked hard these last two years and really made a big leap. But given his talent, he can get even better.
I’m certainly no scout. But I’ve seen Austin play for a few years now and he has come a long, long way. He’s also getting stronger. He can be a 15-homer guy in the majors.
UPDATE, 7:04 p.m.: Game 2 is about to start. Enjoy the game, everybody.
UPDATE, 8:14 p.m.: I’m listening to the game at home while doing expenses from the road trip. Suzyn Waldman just made an excellent point. The Yankees are pounding Sonnanstine the second time through the order. Now its incumbent on A.J. Burnett to hold this lead.
This could prove to be a really big day for the Yankees in terms of the respective races.
UPDATE, 8:16 p.m.: A healthy lead also would enable Joe Giardi to stay clear of Phil Hughes and Mariano Rivera tonight and leave them fresh for tomorrow night.
UPDATE, 8:28 p.m.: The Panda drives in another run. The Yankees are rolling and Joe Maddon’s hair might turn gray again before this day is over.
Very professional effort by the Yankees today. Brutal game in Toronto yesterday then a doubleheader today isn’t an easy assignment and they have handled it well.
Meanwhile, Lou Gehrig is safe until tomorrow.
UPDATE, 9:01 p.m.: Given that he has played every inning of the twinbill thus far, wouldn’t it be a good time to take Jeter out of the game? The Yankees are going to win and they have Ramiro Pena on the bench. Might as well at this point, the record isn’t falling today.
UPDATE, 9:06 p.m.: Yankees have 17 hits today and none of them by Derek Jeter. What are the odds of that?
UPDATE, 9:33 p.m.: Derek stays in the game, draws and a walk and is run for. He finished 0 for 8 today. Now the tickets for tomorrow and Wednesday will be the ones people want.
UPDATE, 9:39 p.m.: How about an at-bat for Shelley Duncan and an inning for Mike Dunn? Seems like a good game for it.
UPDATE, 10:24 p.m.: Poor Mike Dunn struggling to throw strikes in an 11-1 game.
UPDATE, 10:28 p.m.: That’s a sweep as CC and A.J. get the job done.
no arod? makes no sense…let him play!!!
sit Matsui and get Arod in there.
Repost:
SJ,
Congrats on Tony! I’m very happy for him. As you well know, getting promoted to a higher level of play for the post season in the minors is a very big deal. That’s both a reward for the level of performance and a sign to let the kid know the organization think he’s special.
And it’s not often you see a catcher promoted like that largely due to his bat.
I’m sure you’re trying to keep the excitement in check – but given what Tony’s done so far the probability of him making the show is very high.
Most important thing is that we know he’s not Kyle Skipworth (a guy BA loved…).
He’ll of course have to meet the double AA hurdle before we know how good he might be at the pro level. But for a catcher to hit the way he has so far – he’s going to play in the bigs. He’s shown a ton so far and it’s not like he plays 1b where the floor for performance is so high that you just can’t know if a kid will make it until he rakes in AA.
And that’s the biggest thing obviously – just make it to the bigs and carve out a career. Now I’m not saying in any way that’s all Tony’s going to do or to say what his “ceiling” is.
But first and foremost – make it to the bigs and carve out a career. You can do that and you’ll play 10+ years and make $40-50M. That’s a dream. From their you keep pushing to expand that dream. But carving out a career is what only a couple hundred of people get to do every generation.
Just me, but I do hope the Pirates take it easy with him and don’t promote him too fast. The way they’ve promoted kids this year in their organization concerns me some (e.g. Alvarez).
I’d like to see them give Tony half a season in high A next year and then see where he is.
Maybe I’m overly cautious, but I personally feel once you can see that a kid is going to play in the bigs – the first job of the organization is to do no harm.
Anyway, I might just be overly conservative.
On the whole you couldn’t ask for more. It’s got to be a thrill for him, his parents and your entire family.
Let’s hope Burnett doesn’t have a perfect game/no-hitter going with Hairston in there…
dude – I think Arod hip probably can use the rest
Yeah, let’s push your most important offensive player – who has a bum hip – in a game that means absolutely nothing.
Brilliant.
Nice to see you back CB. You’ve been missed.
There is no need for Arod as AJ is almost guaranteed to be highly successful and will not need the support.
Whether or not Alex, plays, it’s on AJ anyway.
Great news about McAllister.
Girardi is doing a great job he is resting his players and the team still keeps winning. Hopefully Hairston can stop making errors every game at third.
Also if you get good pitching the stadium doesn’t play like a bandbox. Sabathia/Garza had a 1-1 game going into the 8th.
he sat yesterday!! his hip is fine!
we are worried bout resting players? jeters playing both..so is teix…its nonsense
Nick-
Are you hitting on murphydog? j/k
Boy, some of you people are spoiled brats.
Yes, no A-Rod. In case you missed it, he had reconstructive hip surgery six months ago. The Yankees also have a commanding lead and could be playing 19 extra games in October.
They also have games tomorrow and Wednesday and a West Coast trip coming up.
Try and use a little common sense. Just a little.
They have won 88 of their first 138 games. Do you think maybe Joe Girardi knows his team better than you do?
MaineYankee
September 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
GB7
We had a guy from this area that was drafted by the RS. Not sure if he would have made the majors, but he was extremely talented. If he got on first it was almost a sure thing he’d be on third within a few pitches.
I don’t think he even made it out of rookie ball.
To put it kindly his intelligence didn’t match his talent.
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I would have killed for that talent. I was blessed with everything but ability. (and money. I was blessed with a few wives if you know anybody that needs one or two)
Better to let Alex get some rest when we can.
Someone in the previous thread asked why Kim Jones asks such simple questions on the YES broadcast.
My wife and I have long had the same question. If you listen to her when she fills in on the WFAN, you can see that she’s a bright woman who knows what she’s talking about. (By the way, she really knows the NFL). She’s completely different.
Well, during the LoHud Scranton game, I asked Pete about it. He says that Kim, along with Suzyn Waldman on 880 radio, are told not to ask anything that might be at all difficult to answer, ie, just ask softball questions. It seems the powers that be in Yankeeland don’t want to risk a controversial answer by anyone.
Didn’t Mark Buehrle get his first win in, like, forever today? Hopefully that bodes well for Mr. Burnett.
pete…all fair…. but why sit him yesterday?
Hey Buddy, I was staying in Alpine earlier in the week when you were in Squaw. We did visit the Olympic Village for lunch on Tuesday. Hope you had a good time up there.
man the guys are gonna be tired tonight
I love Matsui batting cleanup,
Our Moderator is facing the wind….It’s never going to change much around here, so save the frustration……Or summon GB to chase away the Dimwitted Gerbils……The best line of the season….
Why is everyone ganging up on Mac Daddy?? He’s just trying to show he can be boneheaded on subjects other than Jorge Posada.
I honestly can’t believe that anyone would want A-Rod to play in both games of a doubleheader.
But then again, seeing the number of people who complain about the lineup on a daily basis, I guess I shouldn’t be shocked.
GreenBeret7
September 7th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
MaineYankee
September 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
GB7
We had a guy from this area that was drafted by the RS. Not sure if he would have made the majors, but he was extremely talented. If he got on first it was almost a sure thing he’d be on third within a few pitches.
I don’t think he even made it out of rookie ball.
To put it kindly his intelligence didn’t match his talent.
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I would have killed for that talent. I was blessed with everything but ability. (and money. I was blessed with a few wives if you know anybody that needs one or two)
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He also played RB in football and was basicly unstoppable. According to my son, who went to school with him, he may have been taking some “vitamins” though.
I honestly can’t believe people are complaining about Girardi resting players.
Girardi is doing exactly the right thing. In fact, I wish he could/ would do more of it with the pitching staff.
For anyone who doesn’t want Girardi resting players now – please go look at the yankees schedule at the end of this month and in October.
Now is the time Girardi should be resting his players.
Heading into the post season he’s going to have a challenge to get this team tuned up again to perform at it’s absolute top level. No team can do that for 162 games.
They have an 8.5 game lead. Ultimately it doesn’t matter if you win the division by 1 game or 20.
The only value a huge lead like the yankees have is that it allows the team to rest and align itself for the playoffs.
To keep playing all of the starters would be utterly squandering the value of that 8.5 game lead.
I really hope they’ll start giving CC, Andy and AJ some 5 inning starts to help save some wear on their arms.
Girardi is doing exactly the right thing with the position players.
This is still a team whose core position players is very old. That can’t be forgotten just because that core is playing like they were all 28.
As I reported, they sat him yesterday so as not to play four days on the turf in Toronto.
Girardi has a plan. Think of it like there was just a single game today and A-Rod had a nice game.
The main thing with the 2nd game is to see if A.J. Burnett is back together again and yes, there’s no point in shaking Hairston’s ability and confidence. He WILL be on the post season roster. His versatility is an asset.
Thanks CB. We are all pretty excited about it.
I think the plan is for him to start the year in Lynchburg in 2010 unless he knocks their socks off in ST.
I had a meeting with them last week and their goal for him is to be in AA at some point next year.
Obviously, its up to him in terms of how fast he can move.
So far though, we can’t ask for any more than he’s done thus far. The kid is playing lights out baseball.
I think he’s even better than the Pirates though he was at this stage of his career.
Mac Daddy
If you can’t understand why a player, who is 6 months removed from major hip surgery, is sitting during the second game of a dh than there is no hope for you.
I think you are all being punked with these Arod/lineup complaints.
Nick-
Where did you eat? We may have crossed paths. We ate at a lot of those restaurants in the Village.
Scranton is down 2-0 in the bottom of the third inning. Jackson is 2-2 and hitting .300.
Correction: John Rodriguez just hit a 2 run double.
Really happy for Zach McAllister. That will be a nice test for him. Great way for him to end the year.
He’s going to be one of the youngest pitchers in AAA next season.
Well done Zach!
I wonder if ARod will stay for the 2nd game?
hes hot…keep his bat going…obviously you dont play him at 3rd but dh him…yanks are to wrapped up into this jeter hits record
The poster boy for talent being trumped by stupidity is Elijah Dukes. He has as much talent (football as well as baseball) as anybody since Bo. And let’s face it, Josh Hamilton has done less with more than most players, outside of his great first half last year.
I think Upton has more or less decided that he is trying to get out of town one way or the other. Personality clashes with management, he never wanted the Rays to draft him in the first place, and he has become the fan’s whipping boy. On the positive note for him, when the fans boo him in the Trop, it is barely audible; but talk radio kills him everyday.
SJ: Congratulations.
Posada and Matsui were off yesterday!
Can a team add and remove players from their roster once the playoffs start?
What does Alex sitting have anything to do with Jeter and his record?
Buddy, we ate at the Blue Coyote. It was Tuesday around… I want to say 1:30ish.
haiku-man September 7th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Posada and Matsui were off yesterday!
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Are you saying that Jorge should catch both games today since he sat yesterday?
Burnett has the B-team lineup to deal with tonight. This is the perfect opportunity for him to put up a quality start tonight.
“I really hope they’ll start giving CC, Andy and AJ some 5 inning starts to help save some wear on their arms.”
I definitely agree with you there, I said the other day that I would like to see some Sabathia starts shortened a bit. IMO, his rough postseaons have been in part because he has been used so hard in Aug and Sept the last two years. Unfortunately, the Yanks didn’t score any runs in order to get him out of there with the lead.
38 games over .500 and people are complaining about the lineup.
Amazing.
Now you know why the world hates Yankee fans.
Can a team add and remove players from their roster once the playoffs start?”
Only between rounds, unless there is an injury.
Mark in Tampa
September 7th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
The poster boy for talent being trumped by stupidity is Elijah Dukes. He has as much talent (football as well as baseball) as anybody since Bo. And let’s face it, Josh Hamilton has done less with more than most players, outside of his great first half last year.
I think Upton has more or less decided that he is trying to get out of town one way or the other. Personality clashes with management, he never wanted the Rays to draft him in the first place, and he has become the fan’s whipping boy. On the positive note for him, when the fans boo him in the Trop, it is barely audible; but talk radio kills him everyday.
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Kinda funny they all were Tampa draft picks. Add Delmon Young to the list too.
Why did Upton move from SS? Lack of effort or just not good there?
Nick-
Nice, we were at the Coyote on Sunday around 6pm. Pretty good food, loved the boneless wings. The village was a ghost town the whole time we were there.
Kings Beach was fun too.
SJ44, come on now. Every team has idiot fans and I am sure that there are also idiot fans of Shakespeare, Beethoven, and Rembrandt.
These particular idiots (some of whom are just punking you all anyway) just happen to be the ones you are reading because you frequent this board.
The number one reason the world hates Yankee fans is that those same people hate the Yankees.
MaineYankee
September 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
GB7
We had a guy from this area that was drafted by the RS. Not sure if he would have made the majors, but he was extremely talented. If he got on first it was almost a sure thing he’d be on third within a few pitches.
I don’t think he even made it out of rookie ball.
To put it kindly his intelligence didn’t match his talent.
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I would have killed for that talent. I was blessed with everything but ability. (and money. I was blessed with a few wives if you know anybody that needs one or two)
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He also played RB in football and was basicly unstoppable. According to my son, who went to school with him, he may have been taking some “vitamins” though.
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I went to school with Al Brenner and played football/baseball and basketball. He was an all sport standout. Had all of the talent in the world. He had a couple of years playing football with the Giants, but a good career playing in Canada, and All-American at Michigan State. Not sure if all of his talent was natural, but, I’d assume so, since it was in the ’60s. Biggest jerk I’ve ever known. He also wasn’t the brightest of people.
Alex already played today…If need be he does a pinch hitting stint…..Erica runs the lineup contest, I wonder if there was a way of keeping track as to who complains the most …..The postseason should be a real treat around here…
MaineYankee,
They moved him because his bat was ready for the majors, but he was still making errors like Jeter’s first year of pro ball. They also had somebody else playing SS who they thought was going to be decent, but I can’t remember his name, obviously he didn’t pan out. When Rocco went down, they needed a CF, and his speed translated well. I think he is one of the top 2 or 3 defensively in center right now, but the lack of something is causing his bat to trail behind.
I think the number one reason the world hates yankee fans is because of the number 26…
SJ, is there a plan to have your nephew just catch, or, will they see if he can play other positions as well?
Pat M
It must be nice to see your prediction for this team coming to fruition.
I remember you saying very early how good this team was.
Very different feel from last years team.
Arod just had the day off, off again?
“I think he’s even better than the Pirates though he was at this stage of his career.”
SJ,
College players are “supposed” to do well in low A but no on can really expect them to put up a 1.000 OPS which is basically what Tony did. That’s way past reasonable expectations.
Lynchburg will be a good place for him. The Carolina league is a pretty good balance – it’s not as brutal as the FSL to hit in and it’s not completely distorting on offense like the California league is.
The Eastern League can be tough to hit in so I’d like him to get off to a solid start in Lynchburg before he gets challenged more in Altoona. It’s a lot to ask a kid just drafted to get to AA on an accelerated schedule – especially for a catcher.
It’ll be fun to watch him next year. He’ll do well in Lynchburg.
I see the difference between last year’s team and this year like this: Last year with a runner on 2nd and 2 out, I felt the best chance of scoring was to get 2 wild pitches. This year, they are getting those big hits, no more rooting for wild pitches and passed balls.
GB,
strictly a C. No plans to do anything else with him at this time.
I think Nick in SF’s response to SJ was about right.
I kind of wish they had Cervelli catch today, but whatever.
Austin Jackson finishes his year at an even .300. Here are his season totals. Not bad for one of the youngest full time position players in the IL. Add a 2-2 and a run scored to his final numbers. He also played a spectacular center field, but played well at all three outfield spots. Don’t worry about the homer totals….he’ll be good enough for 18-22 within a couple of years. Look at the steals, but, especially the success rate.
http://www.baseball-reference......ckso001aus
Rob Neyer on how to make the Yankees perfect:
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/swe.....rfect.html
-Man I like theSE 3 Molina brothers,Benji(SF) bats 279,Yadier(STL) 286,Jose 223. All good catchers.
-Lad led the All MLB in games won,Manny came back,and the Cards and Lad are neck and neck for home field.
It has to be the poisonous Manny attitude,me me me!
GB7,
With the high K, low BB totals, they will probably want him to get another year, or at least 1/2 year in AAA, right?
Yankees on deck just had a really nice segment on Jorge’s foundation.
SJ44
September 7th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
GB,
strictly a C. No plans to do anything else with him at this time.
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Ok, thanks, SJ. was just curious if they’d try a couple of spots on some days that he wasn’t catching….just to keep that bat in the lineup against lefties. I linked his season totals for those interested. Don’t forget his adopted LOHUD family in a couple of years during the interleague games. we all want free tickets…..good tickets with free food and free beer.
http://www.baseball-reference......nche001ton
Game 2 is obviously a must win. You can see a long losing streak coming a mile away if they don’t.
They are facing Sonnanstine, who sports a 6.63 ERA on the season. They are perfectly capable of knocking him around without A-Rod and capable of beating this team again in the late innings without Hughes or Mo.
The Yanks were 23-7 in August with Mo and Hughes combining to throw about 23.0 IP during those 30 games.
Mark in Tampa
September 7th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
GB7,
With the high K, low BB totals, they will probably want him to get another year, or at least 1/2 year in AAA, right?
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That’s his only real flaw, right now. Chasing breaking balls. He can flat out hit a fast ball. Regardless of what he does in 2010 ST, he’ll be in Scranton, minus injuries to the Yankee outfield.
Giuseppe,
You can’t be serious about this being a must win game.
rconn23 September 7th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Giuseppe,
You can’t be serious about this being a must win game.
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Something tells me he is being sarcastic.
Franco, I totally disagree. This game isn’t even close to a must win. It might be the opposite of a must win.
If I remember correctly, Matsui has absolutely hammered Sonnanstine during his career. Ridiculous numbers.
I’m just too lazy right now to go find the stats.
Game 2 is obviously a must win. You can see a long losing streak coming a mile away if they don’t.
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When was the last time you had your eyes checked???
If you are being sarcastic, just slap on the donkey ears.
Sorry.
If you’re not, the point stands.
“That’s his only real flaw, right now. Chasing breaking balls.”
That was Jeter’s flaw too. How many times did we see him wave and miss at 2 strikes breaking balls way off the outside corner? About 5 or so years ago, he stopped chasing and his K totals have gone down since. It takes a lot of discipline for a hitter break that habit, a testament to Jeter’s determination. I hope Ajax can do the same.
It appears we have some broken sarcasm meters in the house.
You guys need to fix those.
-Rishi
It’s been a concern of mine too,only having 3 pitchers,that is if AJ gets it together.
After the Chad and Mitre outings they aren’t the answer.It’s an enigma for now.
People taking Giuseppe Franco’s sarcasm seriously?
Maybe THAT is why the world hates Yankee fans.
Would the Yankees give any thought into bringing up Austin for the last few weeks of the season.
Having 3 pitchers who are all capable of being dominant on any given day is in my view a pretty good recipe for sucess in the postseason, regardless of how good or otherwise the fourth starter is, especially with our killer offense.
Giuseppe Franco
September 7th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
It appears we have some broken sarcasm meters in the house.
You guys need to fix those.
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It also helps if people don’t read the first sentence and then respond.
I would agree about resting pitchers except AJ. Let him pitch his way out of his slump…….
Guys:
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There are plenty of message boards and chat rooms out there for idiots and new ones pop up every day. But I’d rather have fewer comments from smart people than extra traffic from idiots. Over the long term, we all benefit.
So feel free to let me know.
Thanks, and as always I appreciate you reading.
I can’t take Rob Neyer seriously due to some weird comments from him in his latest columns.
Giuseppe,
I should have known it was sarcasm. lol
But seeing we live in a blog world where people believe Jorge Posada calls for pitchers to throw home run balls and question every lineup, you can never be too sure.
Betsy
September 7th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
I would agree about resting pitchers except AJ. Let him pitch his way out of his slump…….
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Is it possible that rest could help him get out of his slump?
Jennifer
I never said Posada should catch both games.
IF you read above someone was complaining Arod was out,and said he was off Yesterday,hence my comment.It was correcting the previous post(Matsui and Posada were off).I’m not crazy enough to want to hurt Posada,Evah!
haiku-man
I was only joking.
I guess I should have used a 
Since I knew you were joking.
Should I start Braylon Edwards against the Vikings? I’m thinking of trying that one out since the Vikings pass defense isn’t the greatest.
Referring, obviously, to fantasy football.
Maine, I don’t think so – how does sitting on the bench help? No, AJ needs to pitch…….I wouldn’t even go overboard resting the pitchers either. I want them sharp for the playoffs – not rusty.
-Jennifer
it’s ok.Pete came in twice to set the record straight for those who wanted to kill Arod.
Why is shelley duncan not in the line-up? GRR i hope he pinch hits then
Buster Posey just saw his first exciting action in a Giants uniform!
(catching in the bullpen on the side of the field, but it was a great play!)
Nobody whines here quite like SJ44
V
September 7th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Nobody whines here quite like SJ44
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Except for you – when it comes to him.
Penny went 7 gave up 2, got the W,who is this New Penny?
Go Yankees,and Rangers!
Lets go Yankees!
Mlbnetwork or Yes hmmm?
Let’s play two!
And people wonder why teams like the Pirates seem to pounce on Yankee rejects.
These guys can help NL teams. The difference between the AL and the NL is unreal.
Let’s see good AJ tonight
“Penny went 7 gave up 2, got the W,who is this New Penny?”
well….it IS the San Diego Padres….
AJ is asking why he doesn’t get Gardner
Hey, Swisher is doing his tumbling AFTER he gets rid of the ball now.
Was Swisher taught when he throws to tumble after?
Not a good start for AJ.
not what we wanted to see , AJ
AJ should be thankful he doesn’t have Hinske out there.
10 pitches in and a run,oy vey!
Bad AJ today? Hope its just a first inning mistake.
Jim Kaat going on about AJ being a “thrower” and not a “pitcher” . . .
It is still early, can people calm down.
Could have been worse
It ain’t the catcher when it comes to AJ.
Tonight is yet another example of it.
He will be on a VERY short leash in the post-season.
Burnett’s getting closer. He isn’t missing his spots by half of the plate. He’ll be fine.
CC gave up a run too.
22 pitches a bit high,but no real damage done.
Carol Bernett is pitching for the Yanks.
burnett is just making pitching very difficult with his lack of command on his fastball.
Um guys, it’s the first inning. He could settle down.
Could’ve been so much worse, but its still not the encouraging start we were looking for.
Hope you rebound in the next innings.
Rough first for A.J. but, after double-double-walk, it could have been considerably worse than down a run.
He sometimes baffles the Yanks, but they really need to pound Sonnanstine.
Lets do it Jete
It’s too early to say that – let’s see if AJ can get himseslf straightened out before the playoffs. If he continues to struggle, Aceves will be getting a lot of work…
that’s just the way it is September 7th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Carol Bernett is pitching for the Yanks.
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I admit it. I laughed.
Let’s get some runs now
hey randy, did you comment at all during the first game earlier today?
nm
Jeter’s been slumping lately.
Bad timing, Jeet.
Righties are batting .427 against Sonnanstine this year before Jeter’s ground out.
Way to give AJ some rest. Jesus.
Carl: AJ doesn’t need rest, he’s not going to get better sitting on the bench! He needs to pitch.
Wow, that was pretty dominant.
Too easy and fast a first inning for that junk baller; half as many pitches as Burnett (22).
Nick in SF September 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Carl: AJ doesn’t need rest, he’s not going to get better sitting on the bench! He needs to pitch.
I don’t know man
Yankees 1 2 3 and out,no answer to the run.
I guess throwing strikes helps; hint, A.J.
You’re right, Nick – my comment was ludicrous.
Nobody stirs it better than you Nick. Give it a rest. Everyone’s getting along for once.
Sonnanstine used only 11 pitches.
theres only 2 important things in this game
A) Nobody gets hurts
B) AJ fixes himself…
people complain that the yankees went down 1-2-3 in the first? why? it doesnt mean 1 thing…even resting 2 guys a game this lineup is better than 95% of the lineups in baseball…yankees just need to stay healthy and the rest that matters doesnt start till october
It was a joke. I would think the winking emoticon gave it away.
Oh my goodness gracious. I was just teasing, nobody needs to stop getting along (as if). patrick the peacemaker? I have my doubts.
Okay it’s early, but A.J. doesn’t look sharp at all.
Eight-pitch BB to Upton. Thankfully the lengthy discussion on WCBS about the perils of prostate cancer is distracting me from my unease about Burnett so far.
Ralphie, completely agree……..
Where were those nasty offspeed pitches to BJ Upton?
theres only 2 important things in this game
A) Nobody gets hurts
B) AJ fixes himself…
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that’s it for me.
I’m mainly concerned with seeing how AJ does tonight.
If we win tonight, great. If we lose, the sun will come out tomorrow.
Nice K, Burnett, How about a DP to get the bate back out there?
Yeah Nick me too. Just teasing.
Exactly, RS. Both curves to Upton missed, all the rest were fastballs.
nick in sf-
other than just now, i don’t think i’ve posted since last night when i commented on GB7 addressing christina25 as “you dimwitted gerbil” which was pretty funny.
That’s what I thought, randy, but some doubt about that was cast earlier.
Everyone is just on edge with AJ on the mound.
# Jason from The Heartland September 7th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Nice K, Burnett, How about a DP to get the bate back out there?
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Well, he got the ground ball, but there was no chance of the DP.
Omg he was showing up Iwamura
Time for the offense to get some runs. For some reason, Sonnastine pitches well against us and against the Red Sox despite having a 6.00 ERA.
Better inning, A.J. Build from it.
AJ,41 pitches after 2,too much.Sonnanstine starts with 11.
Not bad by A.J. to work around the lead-off walk. Settle in now, A.J. Hopefully they make Sonnanstine work a bit harder now. I understand why they’re swinging early in the count, because he throws strikes. Plus, that’s what Jeter often does.
Nice at-bat, Matsui.
Good job by the Sayonara Kid working that walk.
it doesn’t really matter if AJ pitches 4,5,6, or 7 tonight, he just needs to start hitting the target more often-when he does he gets outs. So far, in this game, he’s closer to the target than he was the last time. The biggest problem right now is that he’s not throwing strikes with the fast ball, particularly early in the count. Jim Kaat is doing color for MLB Network and, as always, has more insight into pitching in 5 minutes than most commentators have in a full season.
I’m sorry but tonight is a must win and Derek must now go 4-5.
Monday night in the Bronx?
Jeers is out of his element.
Well, the Yanks have already doubled Sonnanstine’s pitch count. Now make it pay off.
i love how Kay jus said maddon had silver hair last year lol
First Posada in the first game, and now Swisher in the 2nd. Both times I thought it was gone.
Whatever happened to that so-called jet stream in right?
boooo
Darn.
You’re right about Burnett’s fastball problem, MG–the same as Joba.
DP; yeeesh.
No punch so far from the Yanks in the second game of this doubleheader. Too much time left.
Another scoreless inning, A.J. Please!
Rob B
Ask Kaat and Bob. They seem to think its there. NVM the fact the Yankees can put 8 lefties in the lineup against a right handed pitcher.
Rob B
7 I mean. They rarely sit Jete.
In the day game, CC showed us what having confidence in your fastball can do. Several times he was down 3-1 or in 3-2 counts. Which pitch did he throw? Fastball, pretty much every time. He’s confident that he can A) throw that pitch for a strike, and B) get the batter out with it. And that was 100% the case. Neither AJ nor Joba have that confidence in their fastball.
After 2 Sonnanstine 25 pitches to AJ’S 41
Hope he is okay
What, no female security person for Hairston to grab onto? A-Rod has all the luck.
Walk it off Jerry.
That lady was trying to run away from the ball. And then Jeter gave it to her. That ain’t right.
This is stupid. I wish AJ was pitching a little better. I hate this whole critique every pitch on MLBNetwork.
The Yanks seem to lead the league in pitcher-catcher conferences.
Nice job, A.J. 56 pitches through 3/15 in the 3rd. Time to work over Sonnanstine.
Here’s to hoping A-Jax gets called up after Scranton’s playoffs are done.
there isn’t a more intelligent announcing team in baseball than Costa and Kitty. If you don’t like listening to them it means you don’t appreciate the nuances of baseball because they do a great job of providing great insight into a game or player.
Costas and Kaat say Pettitte game 2. Hmmmm.
Yanks-Fan
September 7th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
No punch so far from the Yanks in the second game of this doubleheader. Too much time left.
Another scoreless inning, A.J. Please!
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Thanks AJ
Good inning, AJ. Looking better. Props to the catcher also.
Only 15 pitches,AJ must be in a grove.56 pitches after 3.
Are the Yankees against scoring a lot of runs early in the game? Can we fast forward to the 9th?
I wish I had the opportunity to watch/hear them, MG–no MLBTV for me with my cable.
Do the Yankee batters think they are still facing Garza? Tired out from all the hitting they did last game?
Come on, Yankee bats wakey wakey.
Melky is now 14 for his last 36 (.389) after that single.
Costas is a vain blowhard. Kaat is good. And AJ offers plenty to critique for a guy with his stuff. The sequence to Longoria was laughable. A man with a good changeup has no excuse not to use it once in a while.
I had wanted to see the game on MLBTV, but apparently YES blocked it out for me.
I’d much rather not have to listen to Flash and Kay.
Good hit Melky ! And a great camera shot of the ball coming off Melky’s bat. Come on Hairston, let’s go.
Ooof!
Did it get away or was that something for the Pena broken fingers?
BUNT!
Build on these good at-bats, Molina.
Can’t imagine he’d throw a purpose pitch to Jerry Hairston, Jr…with one on and none out…on a 2-2 pitch…with Jeter in the hole
GJ Molina!
that probably doubles Molina’s lifetime total of infield hits lol
Yanks look tired and flat….
Like a team playing the second game of a Double Header that also happens to have an 8.5 game Division lead.
Yawn.
Molina starts something for the Captain to finish!!
Bases juiced for Jeter, no outs. Cut into that remaining difference for the record, Captain.
Another patented infield single for Molina.
I will say this about Molina:
I think he’s “stolen” a couple of strike calls with his ability to frame pitches. One in particular, the ump took a while to call the strike; it almost looked like he was going to call in a ball and then changed his mind after glancing down at Molina’s glove.
And an infield single from…Molina!?!?
That’s more shocking than him hitting the last homerun in the old stadium!
Glad he didn’t bunt
1977-2002
run expectancy with 1st and 2nd, 0 out and the 9th man up: 1.475
run expectancy with 2nd and 3rd, 1 out and the leadoff man up:
1.456
Maddon didn’t exactly look like he was “talking” there.
Good hit Jose. Now Jeter can get a grand slam and get his 4 hits in one swing. Too much to ask for? Not our Jeter !
Nice hit, Molina!
Ummm, that was a hit pitch there Jetes.
Molina’s first infield hit was before he lost that crucial step, MG.
They’re calling Molina the” Panda” here at the stadium.
Silly no?
it’s so cute watching Derek press.
wooo
this is why baseball is a funny game-if Molina hits that ball 6″ more to the left it’s an easy double play and everyone is complaining he didn’t get the bunt down.
Well, I’ll take the force RBI to tie it.
A RBI but no hit. Dang Jetes, stop milking this thing.
Man, smoked up the middle, but the positioning for the DP took his hit away. Blast you Iwamura! Godzilla needs to go show his countryman a thing or two.
Grrrrr Iwamura!!!! Where did he come from? Grr!!
At least we got a run, and two still on and the heart of the line-up coming up. Time to blow this open.
Jeter’s moms and pops reaction was priceless!
I’d run Jeter here.
Damon!
And the Yankees take the lead. Yes! Now keep it up boys, keep it up.
Yankees looking to break this game open right here…
I LOVE watching Mr. & Mrs. Jeter!
Well, the RBI bloop solves that. Sonnanstine has thrown as many pitches as the first 2 IP combined. Keep him out there.
Tex is due. Someone needs to hit a homer.
Tex!!!!!
WOOOOOOOO NICE JACK THERE TEX!
everyone see minka in jeters lux box below his rents?
YES!! 5-1. Tremendous, Teixeira.
you can see why Sonnanstine can’t win this year, he was painting the corners for two innings and as soon as he started missing he had nothing to go to. Teix really blasted that one.
Well I am gonna buy me some powerballs since I am calling them tonight
Tex!
MVP!
Just got home-
MPB Johnny Damon = Awesome
T E X ,u gotta luv it!! 5-1
folks that is why u rest arod sonnastine is a bum
You called that, Karen. I texted my friend urging the same, but had no time to post it here–too slow a typist.
Joe Madden died his hair
hahaha loser
“Doreen September 7th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I LOVE watching Mr. & Mrs. Jeter!
”
That’s DR and Mrs Jeter… he earned that title.
I know what you mean about enjoying watching their reactions. Bet it would be pretty fun joining them for a game.
Sui!
mah boy tex!
This team is flat and it sucks. Way to come out for a must win game all flat. Jeter is pressing because he cant handle the pressure of hitting for the record in these must win games
“Bryan September 7th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Joe Madden died his hair
hahaha loser”
Garza dyes his goatee. Look at how dark that thing is compared to his hair color. Must be a TB trying to channel Giambi type thing.
Rob B. Agree with you on the Molina ‘stolen’ strike calls. He is good at framing and hey, he got a hit to boot. Hooray for Mark. Great player on a great team. This team is full of great players. What a great team to watch.
Abdababdaserser
I stand corrected. DR. and Mrs. Jeter, then.
Now AJ needs to keep pitching as if they were tied and the Yankees should be all set.
The focus is now on AJ Burnetts tailing fastball
38 pitches, that should be a website.
The Count gets another full house and another walk.
Doreen, just a pet peeve of mine, my Dad is a DR and too many people called him MR. I saw what he went through to get his doctorate.
Pretend there is no one in scoring position, Cano.
Cano fail
LOL Robby
I just might sponsor a telethon at The Heartland to hire a hypnotist for Cano in RISP situations.
I hated it when they called him Doctor Spock; it was Mister Spock!!!
Abdababdaserser
I guess I never paid much attention. I’d only heard him called Derek Jeter’s father, Derek Jeter’s dad. Didn’t know he was Dr. Jeter. Now I know.
Melky!!!!
The Melky Way.
Just a couple more feet and that would have been outta here.
Melky!!!
Don’t let up. Cut out their heart and make them eat it without proper condiments.
Melky the Clutch! 6-1 Yanks. Sonnanstine has thrown 47 pitches this inning, and is done. Last inning, I would have bid him good riddance; now, I kinds miss the guy.
Great Melky!
For the record-
My guess in Uncle E’s Jeter pool was the 1st inning tomorrow to tie, and 3rd inning to break. I need two Jeter hits tonight. No more than that!
Folks, You are watching the 2009 World Champions……This club is so very good…Just imagine where they’d be with a healthy Wang…….No denying this team this year…..
Dr. and Mrs. Jeter must be having a hard time watching their son trying to set a historical record. Imagine how many years since Jeter was young that they watch him play and now this very important milestone.
“kinda miss,” that is.
Hopefully Bradford is as generous in this game as in the last.
this team makes me
Doreen, no harm no foul.
I HEART Paul Simon!
Is AJ taking a nap?
Sonnanstine pitched 40 pitches,before he was pulled,in this 3rd inning.The Yankees opened a can of you know what on the RAYS.
didn’t have enough stuff tonight his stuff doesnt have enough stuff to get away with it.
Way to go John failerty
On a serious note how much does yankee stadium sound like a very excited crowd. It sounds like playoff baseball is just over the horizon.
yanks should keep pouring in the runs so joe can rest some of the guys…
Jerry!!!
They showed Sonnanstine sitting in the dugout on YES. My thought was, “that looks like Josh Buckett!”
Thanks, Bradford–2 stints, 2 RBI singles to start them.
Maddon looked like he is ill.
This has been a killer inning for him.
Jason from The Heartland
September 7th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I just might sponsor a telethon at The Heartland to hire a hypnotist for Cano in RISP situations.
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And, yet, he’s 2nd in hits and BA, 3rd in RBI and runs, 4th in HR, 2st in doubles and total bases on the team. What a bum.
Molina!!!
Molina!
Jeter needs to join this party.
This team is so good its almost a little disgusting
***2nd in doubles***
Come on Derek lol
MOLINA UNSTOPPABLE!!!
Oh, heavens. What will they do without A-Rod in the lineup?
Hickey is getting hoarse calling the bullpen.
Maybe Jetes can get 4 hits tonight after all.
Kung Fu Panda!!!
Sleep in their beds and don’t change the sheets!
We are pouring it on now — and it is just the 3rd inning and the Rays bullpen is really bad.
I’m not hating on Cano, GreenBeret, just remarking on his anomalous RISP struggles. He’s been great, and excellent in the field.
Jeter sux
I see Dr. Paul Simon and Dr. Edie Brickell are in the house.
Maybe not.
Nice hit Molina and an RBI too. COME ON JETER!
Poor Jeter, lol – two outs in the inning…he must be laughing his ass off.
Man Jeter can’t buy a hit today.
LOL Jeter!
yay
Molina, two hits in the same inning?
Alas, Jetes gets no luck. Drilled up the middle, Iwamura makes a great stop. Drilled to left…right at Perez.
I want AJ to win this game for himself.
Imagine how defeated Beckett feels after 4 attempts to get# 15,and still failed.
AJ you want run support you got it!
Let’s just hope AJ can keep it together after this long inning……
Jeter 0 for his last 7 at bats. Looks like the last 14 years were an aberration.
Nice healthy lead for mr. AJ
I have no idea what AJ will be like after sitting for two hours but Molina sure is doing us proud!!!
Me likey AJ and Molina together.
A.J. had time for a nap, and a wake-up cigarette, during that rally.
Records are great, but trying to reach them are a hip way to get into a slump. Let’s hope Derek breaks it soon.
Is edie brickell a doctor?
Let me guess. AJ then walks the bases loaded next inning. Anyone wanna bet me?
Well that was fun.
How about Dr. Panda?
Aj better learn to pitch to posada in october..Molina will not be seen during the playoffs…
Chris L.
you just lost
Nobody can tell me that Jeter isn’t pressing, despite what Girardi said. The non-record breaking Jeter would have had about 5 hits by now.
That said, I so feel for him. This is one of the biggest records in the game. It has to be hellacious pressure.
No chris..i will not take that bet…it most likely will happen
Here’s the craziest stat in this game.
Chad Bradford has a WHIP of 2.54 and an ERA of 3.12. That’s insane.
Jason from The Heartland
September 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I’m not hating on Cano, GreenBeret, just remarking on his anomalous RISP struggles. He’s been great, and excellent in the field.
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People really just need to quit whining about it. His 3 years prior, the numbers were .292, .310 and .269. This is a freak and he still drives in runs.
Jeter has hit the ball twice this game. He is not feeling any pressure
trisha, it’s a nice theory but Jeter ripped the cover off the ball the last 2 AB’s, I doubt he’s pressing at all.
“Aj better learn to pitch to posada in october..Molina will not be seen during the playoffs…”
I’m thinking you’re right but if Molina and AJ work well together, wouldn’t it make sense to stay with it? I have no idea what Girardi will do.
boy BJ Upton has had a terrible year…just saying..
I’m already aware of that, GreenBeret7. He’s having a tough year with RISP. It’s not whining to simply mention it. Jeez.
It would be a big surprise to me if AJ doesn’t give back at least 5 runs this inning.
Carl – don’t rain on our parade today, please.
GreenBeret7
September 7th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Jason from The Heartland
September 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I’m not hating on Cano, GreenBeret, just remarking on his anomalous RISP struggles. He’s been great, and excellent in the field.
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People really just need to quit whining about it. His 3 years prior, the numbers were .292, .310 and .269. This is a freak and he still drives in runs.
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plus he knocked in the go ahead run this afternoon and has had a bunch of key hits recently. It doesn’t matter on this blog, though.
it would make no sense to not play posada in the playoffs..AJ Burnett has not earned the right to have a personal catcher….
I posted here about a week ago about how misleading Cano’s numbers with RISP are. His average may not be great, but he is, I think it was, 3rd behind Tex and Matsui with runs batted in with risp. So he is getting the job done.
Trisha, Jeter hit the ball very well in both ABs during the 2nd. They just happened to go right where a fielder could get to them. I don’t think he’s pressing.
It surprises me, Enough American East. He’s had some injuries, but I thought Upton would break out this year. That hasn’t happened at all.
# JeterJobaCanoFanForever, enough said September 7th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Carl – don’t rain on our parade today, please.
With what, Jeter sux? Its a joke.
MG – I think he’s pressing. The first pitch Sonnanstine pitched to him in the inning was right down the middle and he just stood there. Jeter has all of a sudden stopped hitting. No question in my mind, despite what you and others may think. He’s super but he’s human.
Chances of Molina getting a start in the playoffs? I’d say somewhere below zero.
For Molina to get a start, you lose Posada’s bat. Were Posada to DH, you lose Matsui’s bat.
Not gonna happen.
Aj’s breaking ball is deadly today
Dr. AJ is puttin’ on a clinic.
“it would make no sense to not play posada in the playoffs..AJ Burnett has not earned the right to have a personal catcher….”
Whatever
AJ is hitting the target tonight far more often than in his last start, if anyone can explain how the catcher figures into this it’s will be a new one to me.
Burnett is shaking off the one inning’s worth of rust and came back out firing. Great sign.
Whatever he has and hasn’t earned, he sure looks good with Molina tonight.
Way to settle in A.J. Good work as the game as gone on.
jeter does not press….yeah upton is strange player he should dominate like he did in the playoffs last year…he just does not …
Jeter is making contact, it doesn’t look like he is pressing, just running into some tough luck.
Come on Yankees, another bat around inning to get Jeter up twice again.
Go AJ !!
Burnett in the 4th–14 pitches/12 strikes.
I still don’t get how when a pitcher pitches bad it falls on posada…I just don’t get it? Posada got what 3 rings? I am sorry I don’t get it….
“For Molina to get a start, you lose Posada’s bat. Were Posada to DH, you lose Matsui’s bat.
Not gonna happen.”
Now that at least makes sense.
Just has he’s looked good throwing to Posada several times. As long as we’re being accurate. Keep it going, AJ.
Jason from The Heartland
September 7th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I’m already aware of that, GreenBeret7. He’s having a tough year with RISP. It’s not whining to simply mention it. Jeez.
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you have to excuse gb he & cano are in love
AJ is locating very well tonight. Even when he misses, it isn’t by much. We’re not seeing a lot of pitches way off the plate like in his last few starts.
maybe if posda threw pies in people’s faces people would like him more..
“I still don’t get how when a pitcher pitches bad it falls on posada…I just don’t get it? Posada got what 3 rings? I am sorry I don’t get it….”
Here’s all you need to get. Some of us like AJ paired with Molina.
4 rings for Posada…how does a Yankee fan not know that?
that is what I was trying to say in so many words…you can’t sit posada in a playoff game to make AJ burnett, a guy who has never pitched inthe playoffs, happy
Here we go again.
AAAAnnnnyyyyywwwaaayyyyy — Jeter should get two more opportunities to get his hits tonight. If not, he’ll get ‘em sometime this week.
Nick in SF
September 7th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Just has he’s looked good throwing to Posada several times. As long as we’re being accurate. Keep it going, AJ.
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AJ was missing the target by a foot or more on many pitches his last start, this past inning he looked like the guy who 1 hit the Sox last month (where Jorge was the catcher). It has nothing to do with the catcher in spite of what anyone here believes but I guess it creates conversation and controversy on the blog and in the media so who cares.
I know he has a ring in 96….however was he on that postseason roster…Giardi and Jimmy Lertiz were the catchers onthat team
“AJ is locating very well tonight. Even when he misses, it isn’t by much. We’re not seeing a lot of pitches way off the plate like in his last few starts.”
Rob, because I know you have the ability to be rational, I will post this to you. It may be that AJ feels more comfortable throwing to Molina, for whatever reason, and is focusing more. It’s a possibility.
Dr. Molina is calling a great game.
Tex is heating up
Adding insult to injury… keep the hits coming Yanks.
so yes he has 4 rings..he actually played on 3 of the teams that won championships is what i meant…
Come on Doreen, I know it annoys you, but there was zero chance that people on either side wouldn’t talk about the fauxtroversy with AJ pitching to Molina, regardless of the results.
JCA, I don’t personally care who care likes it or not. I like Molina paired with AJ and I think they work well together. You don’t have to agree. It’s really nothing to get in a lather over. If you disagree so be it. Just say so like an adult and leave it there.
Burnett is facing a lineup minus four of the Rays top five hitters -Pena, Crawford, Zobrist and Bartlett.
He’s staked to a seven-run lead.
It really shouldn’t be hard for A.J. to throw a decent game if Don Zimmer was catching him.
“Dr. Molina is calling a great game.”
It appears so Stevie. It appears so.
MG
September 7th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
GreenBeret7
September 7th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Jason from The Heartland
September 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
I’m not hating on Cano, GreenBeret, just remarking on his anomalous RISP struggles. He’s been great, and excellent in the field.
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People really just need to quit whining about it. His 3 years prior, the numbers were .292, .310 and .269. This is a freak and he still drives in runs.
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plus he knocked in the go ahead run this afternoon and has had a bunch of key hits recently. It doesn’t matter on this blog, though.
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People love to zero in on two numbers with Cano….lack of walks and the stupid RSIP. He’s only got 23 homers, but, has knocked in 76. Those aren’t all 2 run homers. I can go back through baseball-reference and find bigger names than Cano that have had years like that. For years, the same people whinned about Rodriguez, but, nobody drives in 120 unimportant runs a year. Of course, these are the same idiots that insist that Runs scored and RBIs don’t mean anything, only some Boston idiot’s formulas (Bill James). Those are what they live and die with.
Nick in SF -
I guess you’re right on that. Consider my comment as just a huge sigh of resignation.
rconn23
He was getting beat by worse lineups
rconn23, except that we know that AJ is not your average bear, don’t we. He’s a headcase. So what should be easy for your normal pitcher is not easy for AJ. We’ve been there, done that with him.
Cashman got him for Wilson Betemit. Wow!
“fauxtroversy”
You’re not too sure of your infallability on this one, hey Nick?
Melky Melky!!!
Doreen, I would rather see AJ do well even if it fuels the fauxtroversy. And it wouldn’t help anyone for him to do badly anyway.
The real story isn’t the catcher, it’s AJ doing well,albiet under very, very favorable circumstances. All the stars are aligned for AJ, but he’s still the one pitching a good game (knock on wood). I hope he keeps it up.
Hey, Trisha, if AJ pitching to Molina is what gets him straightened out, I’m all for it.
But he will have to pitch to Posada in the playoffs. Say he has 4 starts left this season…At least 1 of those needs to come with Jorge behind the plate. Give him today and his next start or two with Molina, if that is what they think he needs. Then put Posada back there for a game or two.
Anyway, I don’t enjoy seeing the Rays getting their heads bashed in. This is almost painful to watch – for me anyway.
I hate when Michael Kay says that. My dad is a Yankee and Jets fan!
Its not like anyone has ever done scientific research on the matter
trisha – OPPC lifetime member who fears no team except the Yankees
September 7th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
rconn23, except that we know that AJ is not your average bear, don’t we. He’s a headcase. So what should be easy for your normal pitcher is not easy for AJ. We’ve been there, done that with him.
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Trisha, he’s not a head case, he’s a streaky pitcher because his mechanics tend to get out of whack sometimes. He doesn’t have the smoothest, tightest pitching motion. He was lights out for a couple of months this year that doesn’t happen with head cases. I know there is no point in discussing this with you but have you ever played a sport where mechanics are important to maintaining consistency? If you had it would be pretty clear to you.
great job by AJ so far tonight. as long as his curve is working, he has the chance to be lights out.
http://meoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/
It’s not as if that guy was pounding the zone and you just had to take anything you can get.
“But he will have to pitch to Posada in the playoffs. Say he has 4 starts left this season…At least 1 of those needs to come with Jorge behind the plate. Give him today and his next start or two with Molina, if that is what they think he needs. Then put Posada back there for a game or two.”
Rob, that sounds like a perfect plan.
Im a Giants fan.
why does michael kay need to constantly prejudice yankee fans as giant fans?
it offends me that the jets are lumped in the same group as the mets. just because they rhyme doesn’t mean they are the same.
it’ll be fun to see Price tomorrow too. He has been suffereing from alot of the same problems Joba has. The pains and joys of young stud pitc
http://meoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/hers.
Nick in SF -
Again, no argument there. I’ll heretofore confine my huge sighs of resignation to the actual reality of my living room, rather than the virtual reality of an internet blog.
OMG he covered first
His command is really sharp
I don’t need the “MG lecture” that happens when someone disagrees with you. Most people I know think of AJ as a headcase. If you can deal with it more easily to have him described as a pitcher who melts down easily, then think of it that way.
Okay?
Trisha, I make no claims whatsoever to be infallible. I just don’t buy the premise that AJ is too unbalanced or sensitive or whatever the story is that he can’t pitch well to Jorge Posada, especially since I’ve seen him do it on multiple occasions.
I’ve already said I could be wrong — maybe AJ really can’t throw as well to the potential hall of fame catcher and needs the silly smooth catching embrace of Jose Molina. If so, that doesn’t bode well for AJ’s career in pinstripes, but if they think AJ needs to throw to Molina in October, I’ll say “well how about that” and “go Yankees” just the same.
we hsould poll this blog and send it to kay, get him to issue an official apology to yankee-jets fans.
GreenBeret, I’m going to presume that your somewhat harsh generalizations about some fans’ views of RISP, Cano, A-Rod, and sabermetrics were intended widely, since they don’t apply to me or what I’ve written here, or on my blog. In fact, I’m not sure if I should be flattered or puzzled that a rather tongue-in-cheek comment I made about addressing Cano’s RISP resulted in this conversational thread.
I’m a big fan of Cano, know his many positives far outweigh what few shortcomings he has had this year, and think the guy has had everything to do what the team’s success this year. His first-pitch success is amazing, and I don’t think any second baseman in the game is better at going or throwing to his right.
But if you feel the need to continue to fulminate about this RISP issue, whatever. I’m just enjoying the company, and the score tonight.
make that SILKY smooth catching embrace — Freudian slip or typo?
anyone been reading the links today about Chone Figgins and his yankee chances? A Jeter, Figgens 1-2 punch would be pretty ridiculous.
The Jets used to play at Shea. It was a natural linkup to be a fan of both teams.
As bad as Burnett has been against the Red Sox this season, he has been just as good against the Rays.
Burnett is heating up! About time and just in time!
Nick, I’m all for what Rob suggested. Give him a few starts with Molina to get his confidence back and then send him back to Posada since Posada will be catching him in the postseason. It can’t hurt.
AJ + Molina = waddya battery.
Desperate housewife is up.and out.
And if there’s a question about whether rooting for the Jets makes you less of a ‘pure’ Yankee fan, the answer is: yes.
Jeez, has A.J. turned it on–11 pitches in the 5th, 40 in the last 3 after 41 the first 2.
**”both teams” – meaning Mets/Jets
It doesn’t make any difference what the lineup looks like. That inning was 11 pitches and 9 strikes. Burnett needs the results just to settle him back in. We’ve seen worse lineups that this ring up the Yankee starters this year.
“Most people I know think of AJ as a headcase.”
But how many of them actually know AJ? Sofa psychoanalysis is useless.
(sarcasm alert)
If AJ is pitching this good to Molina, he’d have a perfect game going if Cervelli was behind the dish.
(end sarcasm)
JR!!!
If you really want to hear pathetic, you had to hear RSN and WEEI talking about how screwed the Yankees are because the only pitchers they have to rely on are CC and Andy and neither are good bets in the postseason.
ANDY ISN’T A GOOD BET IN THE POSTSEASON?????
I wasn’t believing my ears.
Talk about a lawn dart.
Lets say it again:
Hairston has been a very nice pick up!
“But how many of them actually know AJ? Sofa psychoanalysis is useless.”
True that. All people can go on is what they see.
Please Derek Please
Aj is in a zone only took 11 pitches in the 5th.
AJ and Posada may be the Alpha male thing.I’m sure they like and respect each other.
No one in their right or left mind,should think Posada at fault!
Jason from The Heartland
September 7th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
GreenBeret, I’m going to presume that your somewhat harsh generalizations about some fans’ views of RISP, Cano, A-Rod, and sabermetrics were intended widely, since they don’t apply to me or what I’ve written here, or on my blog. In fact, I’m not sure if I should be flattered or puzzled that a rather tongue-in-cheek comment I made about addressing Cano’s RISP resulted in this conversational thread.
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You can take it however you want to take it. The secret formulas of Bill James won’t win games. Producing runs will.
I give up
If Posada really can’t pitch well to Posada, it’s a dubious proposition to think that pitching to someone else will solve the problem. If he’s going to pitch to Posada in October, he needs to be able to do it with conviction and confidence and vim and vigor.
They wouldn’t have him pitch to Posada if they didn’t think that gave them the best chance to win the game — would they? Or is part of the theory that Girardi doesn’t have the guts to start someone else?
Anyway, as much fun as this is and as much as I DO enjoy watching Tampa’s postseason dreams snuffed out into nothingness, I have to get ready for dinner. See you all later and enjoy the game.
Jeter said that he wouldn’t start thinking about the hit record until he got home…I guess he was right.
All joking aside, the AJ/Jorge issue is psychosomatic.
nevertheless, it’s there.
Isn’t worth having AJ pitch a gem by letting molina catch one game. The pick up in pitching would more than offset the incremental loss of posada’s bat.
it’s worth kicking around.
“Aj is in a zone only took 11 pitches in the 5th.
AJ and Posada may be the Alpha male thing.I’m sure they like and respect each other.
No one in their right or left mind,should think Posada at fault!”
Haiku, I can agree with everything you’ve just said.
Jeter’s got a mental block.
Nick in SF
If Posada really can’t pitch well to Posada,
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I’d like to see that.
DP…. wow….
2 X 0-4 ?
I’m calling Jim Pir-One on this one.
Stevie
All joking aside, the AJ/Jorge issue is psychosomatic.
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Psychosomatic means that psychological issues are producing physical symptoms. So whatever it is, it’s not that.
I’ll bet Arod is enjoying this action,in the dugout.
haiku-man
I’ll bet Arod is enjoying this action,in the dugout.
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Unless you’re joking, you have issues.
Good point, Richie. It’s Posada projecting his own psychoses onto all of us.
Geez those damned jet skis are dangerous. This is the fourth fatality I’ve read about this summer, this one in NY.
“You can take it however you want to take it. The secret formulas of Bill James won’t win games. Producing runs will.”
I’m not an acolyte of James, GreenBeret, and I agree about producing runs.
Well I think we can all agree on this much. There haven’t been a ton of mound visits and we haven’t seen a lot of shaking off. So for whatever reason it appears that Molina and AJ are on the same page.
Not good to see that walk, but, at least he was close on the pitches and not all over the place.
# Richie September 7th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Psychosomatic means that psychological issues are producing physical symptoms. So whatever it is, it’s not that.
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it’s screwing up his release point. isn’t that physical.
pat burrell and mike mussina look like they could be brothers…
>Jeter said that he wouldn’t start thinking about the hit
>record until he got home
We were all hoping he meant “home” as in “when I get home tonight, i’ll think about it when i’m on the couch NOT watching the MLB package because by not having the MLB package it’s the only way I can keep Alex out of my house.”
Pete, I agree. It’s a nice lead. Jeter could sit now.
As soon as I write that, he’s high and wide outside.
Stevie, I think you could call it that without having to be extremely literal about it. When people say something is psychosomatic, I think they generally mean it’s all in your head. So what is in his head could lead to bad results, etc.
Agreed, Doreen and Pete. Play Pena.
Tricia, Take that bulleyes off of your back and just go the no comment route……You’ve taken more than enough ragging about the whole catching debate…..
I’m wondering how many times I can watch that awful home security commercial on YES. Its officially the new Guiseppe Franco!
wow
Pat M – thanks and will do.
8 K’s for Burnett, after CC got 10 in the first game. Rays not making a ton of contact today.
Burnett has had several impressive innings, allowing a guy on here and there but ending his last four innings with K’s.
Pat M, do you ever feel compassion for the opposition when they are really getting hurt?
Burnett has a nice rebound from the walk.
Great game for Burnett. I sure hope he can keep linking these games together into the playoffs
17 pitches in the 6th,not great but ok,no runs scored!
Tex again!!!
The more I watch Texiera day to day, the more I am convinced he was the biggest pick up in the off season. Wow.
UNLOAD BABY UNLOAD!
matt
September 7th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I’m wondering how many times I can watch that awful home security commercial on YES. Its officially the new Guiseppe Franco!
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If it annoys you, I hope they keep playing it. At least you aren’t whining about the Yankees, again.
Teixeira is absolutely slaying the ball tonight.
Woo hoo. Tex is definitely heating up!!
Box-seats suck!
Teixeira may end up leading the league in homers and RBI, yet.
MVP!!
T E X says I want so more!!
able 21, for me it’s a dead heat between him and C.C. It shows how excellent they both have been. Teixeira has done so much for that lineup and the defense, and C.C. as such a reliable ace.
Meant some more!!
Jason – I don’t want to take anything from CC. But Tex is the complete player. Offense, Defense. Power. A great teammate
Texas game postponed.
Yankees = 39 Games above .500 & 9 game lead in the AL East
No argument here, able.
Okay, I’ll jump in. Nick in SF, why have you changed from the hilarious poster (who always made me laugh) to a SJ clone.
Jump in #2. Leave Trisha alone for 5 minutes. Try it, Nicky, you might like it. There are some items I agree with her and I am sure there are others who do also.
Stevie
it’s screwing up his release point. isn’t that physical.
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I guess, if you stretch the accepted definition.
GreenBeret7 September 7th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Teixeira may end up leading the league in homers and RBI, yet.
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It helps that the AL HR leader’s season ended today. Pena has 39, I think. Now he’s not getting anymore.
as much as I love Jeter…I can’t give the MVP to anyone else except Mauer right now. Mauer is putting up 1B type numbers as a catcher. If anyone can challenge him though (if Joe slumps the rest of the way), is Jeter because he plays SS, and a damn good SS (UZE around 6.5) this year.
http://meoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/
Ouch!
Tricia, More so now than when I was playing….Once I realized that the game was a business, compassion was a thing of the past…..
The Rays need to be careful.
Guard that elbow Nick.
Anyone remember Xavier Nady?
Swish!!
You go Nick!
how come jete can’t find those holes?
Who’s Swisher pointing to?
Is his significant other in the upper tier?
I feel no compassion when the Yankees are abusing the other team.
Does that make me a jerk?
Cano with risp!
swisher points to his grandparents.
Good at bat Swish,cost him 10 pitches.
For Jeter to have a chance to go head-to-head with Mauer, Morales, Cabrera and Teixeira, he’s going to need 20+ homers, 75+ RBI, 30 steals, 100+ runs scored, 30+ doubles, 200+ hits and a .340 average. The numbers just aren’t that flashy in comparison to the other players.
Atta boy, Cano. Bases loaded, no outs. Keep it rolling.
Rob B (Officially on the Jeter for MVP bandwagon)
September 7th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I feel no compassion when the Yankees are abusing the other team.
Does that make me a jerk?
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Not at all
Stevie
Who’s Swisher pointing to?
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It’s a tribute to one or both of his deceased grandparents.
Swisher points to the sky to his grandparents, and also honors them before he sets up to bat..he looks up.
I really want Jeter to get some more at bats.
I may be a horribly selfish person, but I would be so happy if Jeter could break that record while I am there tomorrow
Melkman again!
Melky is en fuego.
This is looking like the Drays of Yesteryear.
Can we see a granny please?
The bottom 3 are 7-8, 3 runs, 4 RBI. Hell, the whole lineup is killing it.
It’s almost Panda time again.
How exactly did the Yanks hijack that nickname?
Hairston is right
Oh. Swish! I can’t believe he still batted and then he got a single. And a single for Cano. Bases loaded. Let’s go Yankees! C’mon Melky. Another single. Jerry’s turn. And they need to quit tossing at his head.
Hairston is either right or a really good actor.
Rob B., I agree with Erica. Not at all.
We wuz wobbed
Hairston should have run to first. Aybar was off the bag.
I want to see some Shelley tonight.
Jose M. has been eating well this season.
Whatever he is eating, I hope he continues
Torch the Rays
Girardi does need to start thinking of pulling starters. We don’t need any TB pitchers thinking they need to retaliate for Pena and going after one of our big guns.
Ugh!
Look at all those empty Legend seats.
Molina is 3 for 3.
Jeter has to do something this game.
FRICKIN MOLINA!
Kung Fu Koala?
LOL Molina!
Hairston seems pretty set on hurting himself this game
Come on Jetes!!
lol
At least his OBP goes up.
LOL Jeter walks.
LOL. Jeter being booed for walking
Ugh- now he needs 4 hits tomorrow while I am there
Jete
Granny please please Damon?
Johnny is due
Good move by Girardi. I always liked Pena more than Jeter
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Erica – always OPPC
Ugh- now he needs 4 hits tomorrow while I am there
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That’s probably what he’s waiting for.
Awww Jeter taken out of the game. Good decision to give him rest on this blowout game, but still would’ve been nice to see him hit at least one.
>Kung Fu Koala?
Kung Fu Bear Cub (ambitiously sounds like “backup”, because he’s on the bench in october)
Tricia, I think I still have an autographed baseball that Jose signed for me when he did a catching clinic in 2002 for the local Little Leagues…..If I do it’s yours…..He was real good with the kids…However when Jim Leritz did his in 97 when he signed with the Angels ( after his big World Series ) he agreed to the clinic with the stipulation that HS kids would be there as well…..Jimmy was a real good guy, so sad to see the mess he’s in now…..
Cute Pel.
If Teixeira passes Pena for the AL lead in HR and he leads in RBI at the end of season, do you guys think he will pass Jeter for best MVP candidate from the Yanks?
Erica – always OPPC
Ugh- now he needs 4 hits tomorrow while I am there
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Its all about pleasing you, Erica.
Big Sexy is now pitching
Although I love Molina, batting before Jeter he may have ‘stolen’ 3 hits from him. lol. Tomorrow, Jeter. You will do it. Still a great game, these Yankees can bat.
Richie
September 7th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Erica – always OPPC
Ugh- now he needs 4 hits tomorrow while I am there
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That’s probably what he’s waiting for.
*****
I will bring all of my magical powers tomorrow.
And my infamous butterfly raincoat. That is the only way to completely assure it will not rain
Bottom of the 6th, nobody out,bases loaded,melky to the plate,and the Melkman delivers a single for a scored run.
Bases still loaded no outs Hairston jr brings in a run on a double play,2 out.
Molina comes to the plate,singles
Jeter, walks bases loaded.
Damon to the plate,grounds out.
Thank YOU Jeff Bennet,it was a great ride!
Erica, will you settle for a 3 hit game for the tie?
*wonders if Michael Dunn will pitch tonight*
Real nice bounce back game for Burnett. Sharpen up the location on that running fastball and keep that curve where it’s at, and, he’ll be fine. Would love to see him lock up a few hitters with that changeup, though. It’s a mystery why he won’t use it. It’s good, and as long as he’s close to the strike zone, he’ll be unhittable.
Who will be the closer tonight?
Magic Number #16
rb
September 7th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Erica, will you settle for a 3 hit game for the tie?
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If I must…..
Good job by AJ – he’ll feel pretty good about himself after this game and that’s an important first step.
Brandon Awesome “BECAUSE I’M AWESOME!”
September 7th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
*wonders if Michael Dunn will pitch tonight*
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Depends on whether or not Donahue and Monahan have enough Tums for Girardi and Eiland to last an inning.
Ladies, Edwar is single
Well, I’m jealous that you’re going but I hope you get to see it.
BRING ON SHELLEY!
Maddon looks silly with his hair dyed!
This September is shaping up to be one of the worst penant chases I can remember. The AL divisions are wrapped up.. it looks like Boston has a comfy lead for the WC. In the NL the only intresting race is the Wild Card Spot between Colorado and San Fran. I always long for at least 1 or 2 good penant races in September. This year, its snooze and cruise. At least football is on the doorstep until the playoffs start. Im having trouble staying motivated with the Yanks running away with it. After Jeter smashes Gehrigs record its going to be a boring couple of weeks.
lol at BG with the little doughnut
Kate Smith = bad karaoke
Ken – Enjoy the football season. Hockey starting too.
Denise
September 7th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
BRING ON SHELLEY!
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Oh, Denise….shubbee doooooo…you can do much better than that.
JeterJobaCanoFanForever, enough said – thank you for what you said earlier. I REALLY appreciate the support.
Pat M – that brought tears to my eyes. What a very sweet gesture on your part. I have a ball signed by Mussina that I would be happy to trade you!
Carl,
Sorry, no Aliens in the house.
Shelley Duncan in the house
Aww, its nice to see Shelley getting some love from the crowd.
You would have thought Kirk Gibson was just coming in to PH if you were blind.
Lotsa love for Duncan. Who knew?
rb
September 7th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Well, I’m jealous that you’re going but I hope you get to see it
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Thanks. Me too!!!!
Who’s gonna play 2B?
They used to feel the same way for Shane Spencer
Well, at least he didn’t strike out, this time. Hinske to third base, Duncan to first base and Gardner to center with Cabrera shifting to right?
Glad to see Girardi pull Burnett after 6. He could have gone 1 more, but no reason to run him out there again and risk a bad inning. Let him leave feeling good about what he did.
Hairston moves to 2nd base.
I imagine a 10 run lead is pretty safe in the hands of the September callup-bullpen
Didn’t know you could wear warpaint on the mound
What an infield
Alballadejo looks like he should have a helmet and football outfit on, lol.
Haha Molina at first.
“Depends on whether or not Donahue and Monahan have enough Tums for Girardi and Eiland to last an inning.”
Stop hating on Dunn GB.
I like it when happy postgames are assured!
The eyes!!!
This infield is looking like the Met’s starting line up.
Alias – -
Alias September 7th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
This infield is looking like the Met’s starting line up.
better
this would have been a good time to test El Nino in the OF but ofcourse we stay conventional. BTW I expect to see Dunn in the 9th, 11 to 1 yeh you bring out that LH w/ the mid 90′s.
Alias September 7th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
This infield is looking like the Met’s starting line up.
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Scary, but true.
Brandon Awesome “BECAUSE I’M AWESOME!”
September 7th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
“Depends on whether or not Donahue and Monahan have enough Tums for Girardi and Eiland to last an inning.”
Stop hating on Dunn GB.
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I don’t hate Dunn. I just don’t think that he throws enough strikes. I’d settle for him just throwing some strikes.
A few casts on the infield might be a little more Met realistic
lol. I don’t think Girardi is worried about A.J.’s confidence.
Could be that there’s no reason to push A.J. in a blowout? Not show up the opponent?
Tricia, I don’t even know where that ball is……I was the President & Founder of the Newport Beach / Costa Mesa Youth Baseball Foundation…..Raised bundles of money for kids from 5 to 18 years old…..So many local MLB ballplayers would do clinics and fundraisers and signed so many baseballs that I lost track….Even Big Mac signed a dozen after his record breaking 1998 campaign…..It’s yours if I locate the ball…..
“This infield is looking like the Met’s starting line up.”
they’d die for that lineup.
An All Star inning for the infield
The big man is back. Duncan’s last major league appearance was on June 5, 2008.
I’d like to see Dunn or Melancon get another chance here.
Alias September 7th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
This infield is looking like the Met’s starting line up.
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Scary, but true.
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*Sad*, but true.
I hope to see Dunn. I wasn’t able to watch the game he pitched, altho I heard it wasn’t pretty
“I don’t hate Dunn. I just don’t think that he throws enough strikes. I’d settle for him just throwing some strikes.”
It’s 11 – 1
haha igawa cant do better than be a 3rd starter in triple A? wow.
Well let’s hope that this Yankee infield doesn’t get hurt as many of the Mets have.
A-Rod and Jete laughing together…This can’t be real
This was a great DH for everyone. Jeter didn’t get any hits, but, he did get his two wins…Sabathia and Burnett were outstanding in the starts, the bullpen in both games was completely shutdown, defense was very good as was the offense. Great day for everyone except Boston.
Flaherty is just awful. More Cone, Leiter, and O’Neill, please.
Green Beret. Don’t forget TB. Not a great day for them
Pat M.
Favorite beach pub in the World is Mutt Lynch’s on Newport Beach. Ever been or heard of?
I was working for Tosco/76 in Costa Mesa when I found the place. (12 years ago).
Congrats you guys on a great day of baseball for the NNY. The beat goes on for the Yanks..
Wish I could say the same!
-dennis
the Baseball Prospectus PECOTA simulation engine just snapped a rotor when the latest Yankee data was fed into it.
“I’d like to see Dunn or Melancon get another chance here.”
Dunn won’t get many chances, which is why tonight is the night for him, Melancon will get his shot this mth.
So CC holds this grou together eh..
Brandon Awesome “BECAUSE I’M AWESOME!”
September 7th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
“I don’t hate Dunn. I just don’t think that he throws enough strikes. I’d settle for him just throwing some strikes.”
It’s 11 – 1
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I don’t care if it’s 25-1. If Dunn or Melancon come in to pitch, they need to show Girardi and their team mates that they can throw strikes, under any circumstance. They haven’t shown that yet.
group*
Big spot for Pena’s first MLB homer.
Listening to Michael Kay with his Yankee pom poms is awful without Singleton in the booth. Bring back Kaat next year for something more cutting edge. I cant take these announcers.
Nino!
Lazy Molina. Posada could have scored from first on that hit.
Brandon Awesome “BECAUSE I’M AWESOME!” September 7th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Nino!
Yeah, I’m not a big fan of Flaherty, either. Too bland. Like soup without any spices or flavor to it.
Cone and Leiter are the best color guys. Both are hilarious. O’Neill is good too.
And Singleton is easily the best play-by-play guy they’ve got. Never been a Kay fan.
From Twitter ….TylerKepner: So we have the Panda at first (Jose Molina) and the Raccoon on the mound (Albaladejo). The new Bronx Zoo.
haha
Ken – Turn on WEEI. It’s more to your liking
aj pierzynski on raw right now
resign molina for 1 more year or go with cervilli next year?
http://meoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/
Who would ever think that in one game, Molina would out hit Jeter in two games and Damon in one game….combined.
Kepner twitter…
How did Molina become the Panda anyway?
Dennis, Mutt’s is a very popular joint…..The Beach Ball which is around the corner ( by the pier ) is a cool place….
Dunn!!
I LOVE Ken Singleton……he’s just so smooth. He’s got a lot of stories to tell (which I love hearing) and he’s very knowledgable. Coney’s hilarious……..I love the guy.
No one will every top Scooter, White and Messer, though……
This is great. All the guys I have been seeing in AAA are pretty much here. Just need to get A Jax and Kroenke up at some point.
talk to him dreamy eyes
Betsy
Hes a playa. Just look at the way he holds a mic on the pregame. The ring. The hair. 100% pure playa.
lol and he walks the first hitter
The kid just cant throw strikes. He makes Bruney look like Greg Naddux…
Is this game now in doubt?
With Pena out for the rest of the season, Tex will likely lead the league in RBIs and HRs. If he can raise his average to 290s (currently at 282), how can they not vote him the MVP. Twins are basically out of the playoffs and they may even finish third in AL Central so that should be a negative for Mauer.
Good game for Molina today. Great to see any back up player have a good game.
Post season doesn’t figure for the MVP vote
Molina comes over from 1B to talk to Dunn LOL!
If Molina was behind the plate he would be throwing strikes.
(sarcasm)
BBFan
September 7th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
With Pena out for the rest of the season, Tex will likely lead the league in RBIs and HRs. If he can raise his average to 290s (currently at 282), how can they not vote him the MVP. Twins are basically out of the playoffs and they may even finish third in AL Central so that should be a negative for Mauer.
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Miguel Cabrera and Kendry Morales have the same numbers with higher averages and less offensive help for a large part of the season.
LOL @ Molina. Dude, you’re overstepping your boundaries conferencing with Dunn.
Good guy, that Molina.
Dunn is definitely not on my postseason roster
I know the Red sox fans must be upset. They were so confident that they would win the division and now they are fighting for a wild card berth, lol.
Poor Dunn
Dunn isn’t missing as bad as he did the other day. He is still throwing a lot of balls, but the are at least close this time.
At least it’s improvement, right?
I love it someone brought a cow bell to mock the rays.
BB Dunn
Dunn has serious jitters.
LOL- crowd is a little sarcastic today
C’mon Dunn!
1st strikeout right?
his first MLB K..
Does he throw anything but a fastball?
Nice strikeout for Dunn. One more out would really help out that ERA.
If these young guns on the Yankees pitch staff don’t see the opportunity before them,their crazy.
Yankees need # 4 and 5 reliable pitchers.
“Miguel Cabrera and Kendry Morales have the same numbers with higher averages and less offensive help for a large part of the season.”
Miggy Cabrera, I’ll give you on that one. But how can you say Morales hasn’t had the same offensive help? He bats in the middle of a line up that can have 9 .300 hitters. How is that “less offensive help?”
As soon as I praised Dunn’s improvement, he went completely wild again.
Man Dunn has a live arm…..Needs control work….Good pop on his heater though….
Mo probably won’t sleep tonight feeling threatened about his job.
One more strike!!!
Dunn has a very intense face when he spits
Got em!!!
Kudos to people still in the stands.
Attaboy!!
Dunn persevered.
How do you like that!
Good for Dunn!
rb says:
September 7, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Kepner twitter…
How did Molina become the Panda anyway?
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My thoughts exactly.
Molina’s not Kung Fu, he’s Tae Kwon Do?
9 game lead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice couple of wins today.
This is going to be one tired group of guys tomorrow.
new thread
By the way, anybody still complaining about both Hughes and Mo being used in the day game?
This is why you can’t get all bent out of shape about not saving guys. You use them when you need them and see what happens. Turns out we didn’t need either one.
AJ got his mojo back,great game.
Dae Yum Yum = Me likey likey!!
Teixeira’s YES on-field post-game reaction:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/65236052a0fc6488/
Rob B (Officially on the Jeter for MVP bandwagon)
September 7th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
“Miguel Cabrera and Kendry Morales have the same numbers with higher averages and less offensive help for a large part of the season.”
Miggy Cabrera, I’ll give you on that one. But how can you say Morales hasn’t had the same offensive help? He bats in the middle of a line up that can have 9 .300 hitters. How is that “less offensive help?”
As soon as I praised Dunn’s improvement, he went completely wild again.
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Hunter missed over a month, Guerrero missed two months, Hendrick missed a month, the pitchers all missed large chunks, Shields missed most of the year. Don’t kid yourself. Morales was the biggest bat in that lineup, besides replacing a major hole at first base when their first baseman bolted for Free Agency. Can’t be any more valueable than that.
“Miguel Cabrera and Kendry Morales have the same numbers with higher averages and less offensive help for a large part of the season.”
GB, that is not entirely correct.
Cabrera has 28 HRs and 82 RBIs, well below Tex numbers. And, Tex defense is much better.
Regarding Morales, his numbers are a little better, still below Tex’s.
Sonnanstine 2.2 innings gave up 8 runs for a 7.23 era.
The only thing I hate about winning these games is….it helps the Sawx against the Rays.
I hope they COVER AJ in pies!
Jeter is waiting for next Monday when I go to the game. To break the Yankees hits record.
“Hunter missed over a month, Guerrero missed two months, Hendrick missed a month, the pitchers all missed large chunks, Shields missed most of the year. Don’t kid yourself. Morales was the biggest bat in that lineup, besides replacing a major hole at first base when their first baseman bolted for Free Agency. Can’t be any more valueable than that.”
All said and done, numbers do matter.
If he does not finish closer to Tex’s numbers, he will not get the votes instead of Tex.
“The only thing I hate about winning these games is….it helps the Sawx against the Rays.”
Rays have no shot….
Only Texas has a chance to overtake Sox.
Thanks Pel!
September 7th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I LOVE Ken Singleton……he’s just so smooth. He’s got a lot of stories to tell (which I love hearing) and he’s very knowledgable. Coney’s hilarious……..I love the guy.
No one will every top Scooter, White and Messer, though……
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Agreed with Scooter, White and Frank Messer. I like Sterling though.
I’m glad we never did find a way to trade Melky.
Im going to the 9/11 baltimore game friday night……I have a feeling the record wont be broken til then…atleast I hope so lol.