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By: bodhisattva - Destiny Wears Pinstripes

bodhisattva - Destiny Wears Pinstripes — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:22:36 +0000

Kennedy did not make the most important pitches of the game.

If AJ Burnett hadn’t pitched to his level of craft, there would have been no lead to hand over the to bullpen to protect. It’s great that we’ve seen now two straight strong outings from AJ. Better still, he said he feels like he’s clicking again mechanically.

But Kennedy, for a kid who was coming back from an aneurysm and a forgettable 2008, gave us some inspired work in high leverage. That was just so great to see. Hughes and Kennedy, both villified by many fans and writers alike a year ago, contributed to moving us closer to clinching the division and the HFA.

We saw Hughes be the tipping point in the previous game, pointing up a significant difference between the bullpens of the Yanks and the Angels – whom we may see in the ALCS.

Coke, who must have still felt weakened from food poisoning, got a huge out w/the tying run on third, and coming right after the wild pitch. Kid shrugged it off and went back to work. Coke has life and Coke has teeth.

It’s just awesome watching the young arms stuff all the ‘prospect hugger’ contempt fans with no attention span make to those who would actually like to see the Yankees grow their arms from within.

Not to mention writers who ridiculed Cashman for over rating our system.

I’m sure Joba wants to try and keep pace with his two buds, and will have the adrenaline going tomorrow night.

By: GGBG (Magic Number: Joe D.

GGBG (Magic Number: Joe D. — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:09:14 +0000

I’m with SJ. You pick the series that plays to your strengths as opposed to trying to count on your opponents weaknesses to carry you.

Who knows if Blackburn turns in Kenny Rogers? Or Verlander into Javy Vasquez?

Any one game or start is impossible to predict.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:08:50 +0000

When are we going to hear something about J-Hair?

By: m

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:00:31 +0000

Art,

If that was a B lineup, what does your A look like?

I try not to complain in advance, but that lineup was sad looking.

Of course, they rewarded my faith with a win (the b-listers usually do)!

By: five iron from fenway

five iron from fenway — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:58:19 +0000

Oh yeah – and all of those come from behind and walk-off wins.
Above all this team has a never to late attitude that will hopefully serve it well in Oct. and November.

By: Art

Art — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:57:37 +0000

I would say yesterday’s lineup was no worse than B. And actually I think it was clever of Joe to get some new faces in to face Kazmir. Guys with something to prove since they don’t play much. It’s not like the A team has a great record against Kazmir — though I don’t think it is hopeless either.

By: m

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:56:44 +0000

Good morning, everyone.

Boy, Sachin really likes to stir it up. Congratulations on being the winner, of course the charity will end up being the winner. I truly worry about you. If the Red Sox organization fails to thwart you, you will get it from the crowd. How about a nice blazer over a navy tee with the NY emblazoned on the front breast. That way, the world will get a peek at it in your delivery. Subtle, stealth. Just like Cashman. Seriously, good luck and I hope you have fun with it.

Torre, Jeter, Alex, Rivera? Good calls. I object to Joe Mauer over Posada for obvious reasons. Mauer’s had a killer 3-4 years. Posada’s been a good hitting catcher for over a decade.

Pujols? Ugh. I know he’s great and all, but I can’t stand the way everyone fawns over him. I guess other people feel that way about Jeter.

Jeter should be player of the decade.

By: Raymagnetic

Raymagnetic — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:56:03 +0000

Didn’t the Yankees beat Verlander and Jackson back to back this year? When Jackson was pitching well?CC isn’t going to be as tired as he’s been in previous years, I feel sorry for any team that has to hit against him.

By: five iron from fenway

five iron from fenway — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:55:20 +0000

It has been a great year in Yankeeland:
The team will win in excess of 100 games
The team has gotten some payback and excorsized demons at Fenway and Anaheim.
Around the horn – coming back from injury a very nice year for Posada, Tex earning all of his money and then some (he is a spectacular player on defense day in day out), Cano except for risp had a bounce back year and will be in the top 5 in hits in the AL, Jeter has been resurgent and is at least in the discussion for MVP, Arod anyone have .290, 30, 100 when we learned he was going to need hip surgery, Swisher is probably the transaction of the decade, Melky/Gardner have been a very serviceable tandem, Damon has flashed the power stroke particularly at the stadium, Matsui had another professional hitter year.
Pitching – CC is a CY Young candidate, Burnett has had some ups and downs but hopefully builds off his last few starts to a dominant post season, Pettite earned all of his incentives and gave them innings, Joba pitched a full season (I will be the first to predict a huge year for him next year), Mo is the greatest ever and continues to perform at that level, Hughes has reclaimed his status as one of the better pitching prospects in the league, D-Rob & Coke give the team a cost effective and very productive middle of the bullpen, Melancon can hit opposing players (next year will be a big step forward for him as well).
AAA went to the league championship and contributed useful pieces to the roster in Pena and Cervelli. Jackson hit .300 and continues to develop. Corona and or Russo might be in NY as utility infielders next year. Nova took it to the next level and is getting closer to NY.
AA ended up the year out of the playoffs but with some big time prospects. Montero is probably top 5 in the entire league. Nunez had a big step forward. Macallister was really solid.
A won their league. Romine had an excellent year and will move to Trenton next year. Phelps, Heredia, are pitchers to watch.
Lower levels – Manny Banuelos stepped up big time and will be one of the top prospects in the organization. Brackman pitched the whole year. Staten Island has some nice players including top picks from this years draft like Warren.
The draft was pretty good and the team now has two high end high schoolers in Heathcott and Murphy.
They signed Gary Sanchez who now that Mateo is out of his contract may be the top catch on the IFA market. Guys like de Leon and Duran and Sosa (down year numbers wise) and Pena and Ramirez showed outstanding potential.
Aroldis Chapman is soon to be a free agent.
They opened a magnificent new ballpark.
My biggest concerns were Joba’s lack of production, injury to Wang and general injuries to minor league pitchers (Kontos, Betances, Heredia)

By: Frank from Chatham, NJ

Frank from Chatham, NJ — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:51:50 +0000

C.C. Sabathia

In August & September

10-0