Yankees know they can’t look ahead
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on Oct 21, 2009 
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The Yankees remember 2004. They know that no lead (whether it’s 3-1 or 3-0) is safe and so even though they’re only one win from the World Series, there was plenty of “one-day-at-a-time” talk in the clubhouse this morning.
“One game, win one game,” Joe Girardi said. “You don’t look ahead. You look at just trying to win a game Thursday and you go from there.”
Girardi wouldn’t commit to a lineup for Game 5 yet, but it seems likely that Jorge Posada will be on the bench again, with Jose Molina catching and Hideki Matsui at DH. If the Yankees are able to win the series out here, they’ll have nearly a week off before the World Series begins next Wednesday.
Not that they’re thinking about it. Derek Jeter said the Yankees are trying to take the same mental approach with these games that they’ve had all year.
“If you always have that mindset, you never have to change it,” he said.
The Yankees are on the field working out right now. To help you pass the time, here’s a bunch of audio for your listening pleasure.
First, we’ve got Mark Teixeira, who had some interesting insights into the conversations that he and Alex Rodriguez have had about hitting. He also talks about what he expects from his former teammates – particularly John Lackey – tomorrow night.
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Then there’s Johnny Damon, who discusses his own hitting as well as what he’s looking for from A.J. Burnett as well as the Yankees’ need not to look too far forward.
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Next is Girardi, who touches on all types of topics, including the health of Derek Jeter (he seems to be improving).
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And lastly we’ve got A.J. Burnett, who said that games like tomorrow night are essentially the reason why he signed with the Yankees last winter. There’s some good stuff in there from A.J.
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why not DH Posada and sit Matsui? Po has been more productive.
hmm… wonder why Matt Holliday has the Yanks first on his list… probably thinks he will get the most money from us. dont think we actually need him though.
Should sit Matsui and start Posada at DH, IMO.
Wow. Audio-pa-looza!
Thanks, Sam!
I tried to cut and paste but someone’s name is probably blocking the post.
Here’s the (ongoing) chat with J. Callis of BA, lots of good stuff about the Yankees and some of their prospects, too.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnatio.....jim-callis
Be ready, AJ…
I don’t think this team particularly needs Holliday. However, if they choose to let Matsui and Damon walk, he might be the guy.
Ledger_Yankees Not sure why, but Brett Tomko was hanging out in the Yankees clubhouse. –Carig
21 minutes ago from TweetDeck
I think Matsui should get his knees drained before the game tomorrow. That always seems to work wonders for him!
Only Jeter, Posada, and Mo remember 2004. Andy had gone to Houston. Torre was the manager.
It’s never fair to compare teams of 5 years ago.
“2) Anyone one have an opinion on whether a) the Japanese will sell Yu Darvish b) whom, among Darvish and Chapman, is the more coveted prize?”
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Darvish may not want to come to the US anyway.
I’d prefer Chapman because he’s younger, throws harder, and perhaps most importantly, he’s a lefty.
But scouting international veterans has proven difficult.
Scouting young international players? Might be a total crapshoot.
Until there is a pitcher from Japan who lives up to the hype, let someone else spend the big $$ and roll the Dice-K.
sign me up for Chapman!
I do not believe Posada should DH
Everyday players do not always thrive in the DH role. Plus, Posada can pinch hit for Molina at any time. If you have Posada as the DH, you cannot pinch hit for Molina so easily. Posada would have to catch and you lose your DH. If you put in Cervelli, you are using your last catcher.
Rishi,
He had to be delivering a painting.
28 hours and 52 minutes until Game 5!!!!!!!!!!!
repost
What we should never forget
The success of Rodriguez and Sabathia illustrates the pitfalls of drawing conclusions from a small sample size. Denigrating a pitcher like Sabathia’s entire body of work based on a handful of postseason starts is not logical, nor is dubbing Rodriguez a choker based on 174 at bats. When the sample is too small, you cannot draw any conclusions from it. Look how quickly Alex was able to pull his postseason numbers up to his career marks, courtesy of Pinstripe Alley:
Arod, regular season career (8304AB): .305/.390/.576
Arod, postseason 2009 (27AB): .407/.469/1.000
Arod postseason career (174AB): .299/.388/.563
Similarly, their performances thus far this postseason do not mean that they are great postseason players. Rather, they illustrate that sometimes, great players will do great things. Mark Teixeira’s struggles reflect the fact that sometimes, great players struggle in big spots. Thankfully, Brian Cashman did not make decisions based on these absurdly small samples, and neither should we.
From Yankee Universe
tex’s friend
October 21st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
hmm… wonder why Matt Holliday has the Yanks first on his list… probably thinks he will get the most money from us. dont think we actually need him though.
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Yahoo had a story this morning about the Mets going hard after Holliday.
Erica-I agree. It’s almost a given Posada will be in the game as soon as AJ comes out anyway.
Isn’t it Jim Callis who lost virtually all of his credibility this year for some ridiculous pro-Red Sox opinions?
I can’t remember but I think it was him.
It’s a shame when sources like BA who fans hope to get unbiased reporting from, can’t do just that.
Ever wonder what happened to the arrogant Steve Phillips not seen on ESPN lately. This article explains it.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/n.....LU4ZDXvvDO
Also doubt Yanks will sign Holliday, even though his father wants him to sign with them as a lifelong Yankee fan.
Ugh. Annoyed about reading the Red Sox are going to hire Jed Hoyer as GM.
That pretty much puts in the books that the Red Sox will get Adrian Gonzales for a gaggle of B prospects as a payback to his old bosses and Gammons will cover his butt by writing how all the prospects the Padres get are can’t miss.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they get Heath Bell too.
File this under “Now You Know Why”:
Pat Sajak joined the show after getting tons of face time during the MLB playoffs.
Sajak explained that his friend agent Scott Boras got him into those seats behind the plate at the Angels game. He admitted that he looks like a floating head in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade.
Sajak said that he can hear and feel everything that’s going on. “You are almost dangerously close,” Sajak said. Sajak said it’s a bit funny, because he’s actually below the field and can’t see everything.
Sajak promised Dan he can take over Wheel of Fortune when he’s done. And Sajak reluctantly promised Dan a trip to the DP Show Studios to shoot hoops, drink beer and eat wings will be a prize.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....z0UbDAw7Nv
Erica – always OPPC October 21st, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I do not believe Posada should DH
Everyday players do not always thrive in the DH role. Plus, Posada can pinch hit for Molina at any time. If you have Posada as the DH, you cannot pinch hit for Molina so easily. Posada would have to catch and you lose your DH. If you put in Cervelli, you are using your last catcher.
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Good point. However I don’t see why we should sacrifice two Posada at-bats, considering Matsui has cooled off considerably and Molina is an offensive black hole most of the time.
I do see the logic, though. But since we are carrying three catchers, the team certainly has the option to DH Jorge if they wanted.
G. Love,
You haven’t heard? Towers has a “standing offer” from the Red Sox.
http://www.boston.com/sports/b.....l_enj.html
G. Love
October 21st, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Ugh. Annoyed about reading the Red Sox are going to hire Jed Hoyer as GM.
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Are they firing the boy wonder???
At this point in the post season, AJ should be acclimated enough to graduate from the kiddie pool have Posada catching.
Some good stuff there.
m – good point, didn’t think about the paintings!!
tried to post a question from the Callis chat but it didn’t go through. Are we not allowed to do that anymore?
more jim callis wishful thinking for the red sox:
Q: Long term potential – Westmoreland or Heyward
A: Jim Callis
(2:54 PM) – Potential is similar but Heyward has proven himself a lot more to this point.
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heyward is the #1 prospect in baseball. westmoreland is a 19 year old, 2008 5th round pick, in low-A ball.
westmoreland may very well have some potential, but to suggest it is similar to the #1 prospect in the entire game is ludicrous!
“Ugh. Annoyed about reading the Red Sox are going to hire Jed Hoyer as GM.
That pretty much puts in the books that the Red Sox will get Adrian Gonzales for a gaggle of B prospects as a payback to his old bosses and Gammons will cover his butt by writing how all the prospects the Padres get are can’t miss.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they get Heath Bell too.”
Erm. I can’t imagine the Sox just letting Theo go. What’s going on in Boston?
Haven’t heard anything remotely like Boston’s getting a new GM, unless I’ve missed something, but I like to think I’m not *that* oblivious.
“Good point. However I don’t see why we should sacrifice two Posada at-bats, considering Matsui has cooled off considerably and Molina is an offensive black hole most of the time.”
I see the argument, but both AJ starts have been low scoring affairs going into extra innings. If Posada starts at DH, that’s a lot of AB’s from Molina/Cervelli, and a disadvantage in the late going or extra innings if the game is tight.
“Ugh. Annoyed about reading the Red Sox are going to hire Jed Hoyer as GM.”
I know you mean the Padres but do you think that a new GM, as his first order of business, is going to trade away the team’s best player for a bunch of garbage?
Sorry, I meant the Padres are going to Jed Hoyer as GM who is currently Theo’s right hand guy in Boston.
It will probably lead to a lot of Padres/Red Sox trades where the Padres get salary relief for Red Sox prospects since Hoyer is going to claim he knows those players better than anyone.
You might as well pencil in Adrian Gonzales next season at 1b for the Sox now.
Figure Lars Andersen, Bowden, Delcarmen and Tazawa for Gozales. It will be a robbery.
As for Towers, he also has a standing offer from Cashman I’ve heard to come work here.
Jeter’s health? What is wrong with him? Someone clue me in please as I am at work and can’t listen to the audio clips. Thanks!
This is the Game 1 Boxscore. Matsui will DH tomorrow.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxsco.....b_nyamlb_1
“I know you mean the Padres but do you think that a new GM, as his first order of business, is going to trade away the team’s best player for a bunch of garbage?”
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if the new GM has intimate knowledge of the Red Sox overhyped farm system, then definitely not!
Wave Your Hat October 21st, 2009 at 3:21 pm
“Good point. However I don’t see why we should sacrifice two Posada at-bats, considering Matsui has cooled off considerably and Molina is an offensive black hole most of the time.”
I see the argument, but both AJ starts have been low scoring affairs going into extra innings. If Posada starts at DH, that’s a lot of AB’s from Molina/Cervelli, and a disadvantage in the late going or extra innings if the game is tight.
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Good point as well. However, I would like to avoid an extra inning game on the road at all costs. I’d wager the stats would say that in the playoffs, the road team would have a pretty crappy chance of winning historically.
eric wedge’s muppet mouth
October 21st, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Jeter’s health? What is wrong with him? Someone clue me in please as I am at work and can’t listen to the audio clips. Thanks!
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I think he’s just been fighting a cold
Adrian Gonzales? What about Youkilis, Lowell, Martinez, and the 10 other guys they rotate around the infield.
Jeers,
The Padres want to cut salary more. This gives them an excuse to trade their high priced stars.
Who’s prospects will Hoyer regard more highly? Boston’s or the Mets, for instance.
The Padres aren’t looking to build around Gonzales, they are looking to rebuild from scratch with a young GM.
The Yankees didn’t need “anybody” on Tuesday. They needed their ace, needed the stud they signed for seven years and $161 million. There is a great story about Sabathia from his high school days in Vallejo, Calif., when he was a freshman filling out an information card for the baseball team and came to a question that asked for his uniform size.
Sabathia – who stands 6-foot-7, 300 pounds now – was large even then, and so he wrote, “big as you got.”
the problem with extra inning games for the yanks is that their lineup suddenly looks like this:
Jeter
Gardner
Tex
ARod
Guzman
Cervelli
Cano
Swisher
Melky
G. Love: Ah, my bad.
The Red Sox can have their Gonzalez, I’ll take my Sabathia/Burnett/Teixeira combo =)
“The Padres want to cut salary more. This gives them an excuse to trade their high priced stars. ”
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good thing Gonzalez is not a high priced star.
he is a bargain priced star.
“It will probably lead to a lot of Padres/Red Sox trades where the Padres get salary relief for Red Sox prospects since Hoyer is going to claim he knows those players better than anyone.”
Wouldn’t Hoyer, then, know that most of the prospects you mentioned are overrated products of a well-oiled hyping machine built to rival the one the Yankees used to have that said Ruben Rivera and Ricky Ledee were the next Maris & Mantle? The Red Sox are basically becoming the early-to-mid 2000s Yankees, and the prospect-hyping is pretty much on par with that.
Do we have a bru imposter??
I don’t think that is the real bru
Rebecca,
I hear ya. Just hate that Boston may get all stars for pennies on the dollar because of prior relationships.
Thankfully, the Padres don’t have too many all stars left.
the above comment was copied & pasted
Boston Dave – 5 wins to go!
October 21st, 2009 at 3:27 pm
the problem with extra inning games for the yanks is that their lineup suddenly looks like this:
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Pretty much.
That still isn’t a terrible line up, but its not as scary for sure
the problem with extra inning games for the yanks is that their lineup suddenly looks like this:
Jeter
Gardner
Tex
ARod
Guzman
Cervelli
Cano
Swisher
Melky
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I don’t see Girardi letting that happen again. I think he will stick more to the regular things. Gardner in, Swish out. Nothing more. Definitely wont get into another situation where the dh is gone.
“Figure Lars Andersen, Bowden, Delcarmen and Tazawa for Gonzales. It will be a robbery.”
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Delcarmen didn’t make the playoff roster. Bowden was a dissapointment. Anderson had a bad year in the minors. Tazawa isn’t any good either.
How many first baseman do the Red Sox need?
More likely the Sox try and trade for another Ace!
bru
October 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
the above comment was copied & pasted
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OH! Nevermind then. You have never typed a comment using capital letters at all. Thats why I was suspicious
the Padres control Adrian gonzalez for the next 2 seasons with an average salary of $5M.
I can certainly see them trading him during the 2010-11 offseason, but the Red Sox don’t have the pieces to get him now (when considering their list of “untouchables”)
The Padres will not trade A-Gon unless they get blown away, kind of like how the Jays were dealing with Doc. He IS their team and he’s the epitome of their fan base. I believe he is from Tijuana and San Diego, living in both places as a child. He truly crosses over (which is a any team’s dream for their franchise face) and is hands down the best player on the team. They already sold off Peavey, moving A-Gon makes no sense for them as they need someone to at least build around.
Erica
Saw this and thought of you.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ent.3.html
why is there the sound of a typewriter in the background of the AJ audio? did one of the journalists hop into doc brown’s delorean and travel here from 1955? it makes it very difficult to hear. someone needs to tell that man/woman about this fancy new invention they have now called the “computer.”
the Red Sox will sign someone like Bedard or Harden plus an innings eater 5th starter type as insurance:
Lester
Beckett
Daisuke
Buchholz
Wakefield/Bedard/Harden
after this season, the Sox recognize the need for rotation depth. they will again have 6 or 7 possible starters entering 2010.
“I hear ya. Just hate that Boston may get all stars for pennies on the dollar because of prior relationships.
Thankfully, the Padres don’t have too many all stars left.”
You do realize that NYY basically got Gaudin for free because of Towers/Cashman’s relationship, aye?
It works both ways =)
pat
October 21st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Erica
Saw this and thought of you.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c…..ent.3.html
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw that pic the special Jeter section of the Daily News when he broke Gerhig’s record and I wanted it!!! I need to somehow get that printed on glossy and add it to my Yankee pistcure collection (which I confess is really a bunch of Johnny Damon pics). I searched an hour online and could not find it. Thank you! Thank you!
MikeBoston,
And Peavy had a HUGE contract compared to AGonz.
AGonz is at 2yr/$10.25M
Peavy was owed $52M over 4 seasons (if they dont pick up his final year option)
My point is exactly that; The Red Sox don’t have the pieces to land Gonzales, but Hoyer would be more apt to deal with his old team and will take what Theo will give him and sell it to his ownership and fanbase (with Gammons’ help) as a great deal for the Padres.
All the players I listed Boston would trade aren’t worth Adrian Gonzales.
Erica – always OPPC
October 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
bru
October 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
the above comment was copied & pasted
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OH! Nevermind then. You have never typed a comment using capital letters at all. Thats why I was suspicious
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good catch
i think it was a sam borden article
I think that AJ feeds off of CC a lot and will want to follow in his footsteps. Look for him to have a good outing tomorrow. He may have his traditional “one bad inning”, but the damage won’t be anything we can’t come back from. The key will be us getting to Lackey early. When we score first, we put LAA on the defensive.
pat
October 21st, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Erica
Saw this and thought of you.
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Btw- I believe the Daily News caption was “Even Elmo loves Derek Jeter” LOL
Huge difference between Gaudin who was about to hit the waiver wire in some reports and Adrian Gonzales.
http://www.lohud.com/article/2...../910210355
bru
October 21st, 2009 at 3:33 pm
good catch
i think it was a sam borden article
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You got it. Just looking out
To those who asked: Jeter has a cold. Doesn’t seem serious at all. He’s out on the field taking BP and Girardi said he did not know of anyone else in the clubhouse who was battling anything.
Knock Callis all you want, but I have no problem with anything he’s said in that chat. He’s no keith law but he’s a pretty bright guy.
Yankees may want to consider Ben Sheets if they get him for a steal, since he is coming off surgery. Cannot hurt to have pitching depth in case Joba struggles again this year, or Hughes battles. Wang is out until August or Sept so every pitcher can help and i assume sheets would come cheap on a 1 year deal.
Sorry Pat. If you want to impress Erica than these are the photos she wants.
http://images.google.com/image.....CBgQsAQwAA
Why are we talking about 2010 when the Yankees are on the verge of making the world series?
had no idea that Jeter was sick… just shows what kind of player he is!
Yankee Trader
October 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Sorry Pat. If you want to impress Erica than these are the photos she wants.
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LOL. I love Muppets and the Yankees (especially Johnny)
When you combine the two its magic. Pat hit the nail on the head
G – If the Padres make that deal for Gonzalez then the GM should be brought out to the square and publicly flogged. No way a GM makes that his first move. You would need to add guys like Casey Kelley and Ryan Westmoreland to that mix.
because we have talked about everything we can talk about regarding 2009. and it is the off-day. slow news.
I’ll be disappointed if Posada isnt the DH tomorrow. To not use the flexibilty gained from carrying 3 catchers renders Cervelli’s roster spot useless.
People thought the same thing about Jon Daniels because of his closeness to Theo.
It doesn’t work that way.
If Jed Hoyer gets that job, he’s going to do what’s best for him.
Trading Adrian Gonzalez insures the Padres will draw 5,000 people a game and really hurt their franchise.
He’s a big drawing card in SD because of his talent and Mexican descent.
If he is traded, its not going to be for spare parts.
I have a gut feeling (having spoken to him a couple weeks ago) that Jason Bay won’t be back with the Red Sox.
Even with Jason Bay, the Sox needed to add offense.
If they lose Bay, they may very well panic and give Holliday the mega-contract he and Boras covet.
I assume the Red Sox will add a SS (Hardy from Milwaukee is my guess).
I definitely think they will offer Papelbon and JD Drew and see what they can get back (not saying they trade them – jsut dangle them).
People like Chris Young (injured so bigtime pennies on the dollar, with SD eating some/lots contract) and Heath Bell (big arbitration raise coming) are more likely to get dealt from San Diego than Gonzalez. They still have to get some people to show up at the stadium, and A-Gonz is a huge local draw due to his local footprint & ethnicity.
What’s with all the comments about Boston’s hot stove plans? The Yanks are about to clinch the AL pennant and you’re talking about potential Padres/Sox moves? You must be joking.
A lot of these guys will sway whatever way the wind is blowing. Right now it’s blowing through New York.
They’ll forget all the negative stuff they wrote about the Yankees and their prospects.
Two thoughts:
First Adrian Gonzalez I believe only makes about 5m a year so I dont think he will be traded until at least mid 2011 possibly prior to 2011 season.
Second Kevin Towers and Brian Cashman are really good friends and it means nothing on the trade front. If friendship meant anything to gms Peavy probably would have been a Yankee as well as Heath Bell. Especially since Towers had to know he was getting fired. Hoyer is going to make the best trade possible for his team. The last thing a “rookie” gm wants to do is trade a star to his former employer as a favor to a friend.
Here’s a question for 2010 rooted very much in the present.
I had thought the Yanks would let Molina go and go with Cervelli next year, which would save them about $1.5MM. But since Girardi seems to believe AJ needs Molina to throw well, will the Yanks keep Molina next year after all?
Jed Hoyer is rumored to be the next Padre’s G.M.-he already works in Boston under Theo..
Erica-had to take a peek at your picture-that is awesome!
jenna,
Jeter was coughing all night in the dugout. As long as he doesn’t have the flu I think he’s good.
Yankees may want to consider Ben Sheets if they get him for a steal, since he is coming off surgery.
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Sheets is what, 30 years old? Could be a good pickup.
Red Sox will be more concerned with resigning Bay, and finding a way to dump DiceK.
forget boston, they are a non-factor….
Looking forward to the I-95 World Series.
I would shake up the lineup tomorrow.
Swisher has been clueless and needs a game off.
Start Gardner in CF, Melky in RF.
Let Posada DH behind Alex again. That worked.
Chances are we are back on stride and will hit so Molina can be in there for AJ as long as needed.
Chances are Joe could go with this as he has been aggressive.
You can always pinchhit Matsui for Molina and catch Cervelli, that’s why they have a 3rd catcher. Worse that could happen, if Cervelli got hurt you catch Posada and lose the DH. CC can hit.
Go for the kill.
Erica
did you check out the rest of the pix from that article? There is one of Jeter and your PBF (in his sox uni)eyeing each other suspiciously.
Let the Sox have Adrian Gonzalez. They can have Juan Gonzalez too for all I care.
The Yankees are 1 win away from going back to the WS and 5 wins away from another parade.
The Sox are more than Adrian Gonzalez away from having a better team than the Yankees next year.
WYH,
If the Yankees keep Molina, it won’t be for AJ. It’ll be for catching depth. Cervelli was the third catcher and helped us a lot when we lost the first 2 catchers to injury at the same time.
But someone brought up the fact that Cervelli’s out of options.
I-95 series is for hicks and has been used before Balt-Philly 1983.
This is the East Coast Brawl.
This is the Game 1 Boxscore. Matsui will DH tomorrow.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxsco…..b_nyamlb_1
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ent.1.html
jeters rookie card
Don’t be fooled.If it’s a Scot Boras client,it’s mandatory to Yankee name drop to raise the price,and get interest.
Holliday wants STL to cough up the Benjamins(bucks).Pujols alreay said he wants them to sign Holliday,if they want him to stay.Albert wants a contending team.
Wave,
I would keep Molina for one more year for 2 reasons:
1. They can afford to keep him. He won’t command huge dollars and he is still a valuable asset to the team.
2. While some fans may go ga ga over Cervelli, there is no guarantee he is going to hit enough to be an everyday ML catcher. A full year in AAA, along with Montero, will give the Yankees a better read on their future catching situation.
One more year of Molina makes sense to me as opposed to letting him go to Boston (where he would end up) and not knowing if Cervelli and/or Montero can be the future catcher of the team.
One more year gives the Yankees a clearer picture, IMO.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....ent.2.html
this is for the ladies
Erin
October 21st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Erica-had to take a peek at your picture-that is awesome!
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I am glad you saw it. Elmo should be shared
m,
No way the Yanks go with three catchers during the regular season other than for short periods as a precaution against injury. They’ll have to decide between Cervelli and Molina.
Sorry about the game one boxscore which came thru on my 3:24 PM post, but Matsui went 2 for 3 with 2 runs batted in.
If I were the Yanks I might take a flyer on Sheets as well. Obviously a lot depends on Pettite and Hughes and Joba.
I personally think CC AJ HUGHES and Joba are all starters next season and #5(not in that order is Andy) If Joba goes to the pen Sheets would be a fit. Also Kennedy has looked really good and may get a shot. (reliever or starter)
The Padres have no incentive to trade Gonzalez. He is cheap, elite talent.
The Yanks should definitely let Molina go. Cervelli is a fine back-up.
I’d DH Posada tomorrow. Matsui is not hitting well and Posada has good career numbers vs Lackey.
Ben Sheets on the Yankees next year? No.
upstate kate
October 21st, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Erica
did you check out the rest of the pix from that article? There is one of Jeter and your PBF (in his sox uni)eyeing each other suspiciously.
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I have seen that one. Best SI cover ever (IMO)
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....nt.11.html
this is for erica
Does Cervelli have any options left?
pcaldera A-Rod just launched one in BP toward the rocks in left center at Angel Stadium, and someone behind the Yanks’ cage yelled, “Fore!”
24 minutes ago from web
“Red Sox will be more concerned with resigning Bay, and finding a way to dump DiceK.”
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I asked Jason Bay 2 weeks ago if he would be looking to buy a house in MA (I was with a real estate agent).
He said “I wouldn’t count on it but we’ll see what happens”
He definitely didn’t seem too optimistic about resigning with the Sox.
My guess is that the Sox approached him with several offers throughout the season (hoping to keep him from hitting free agency).
They likely finished with their top offer and Bay still rejected it.
SJ44,
Personally, I would pray that Boston signs Molina if the Yanks let him go, although many here would disagree with me.
I do agree with you that the jury is very much out on Cervelli as a hitter, although everyone believes he is excellent defensively. And how much worse a hitter than Molina can Cervelli be?
m
October 21st, 2009 at 3:43 pm
jenna,
Jeter was coughing all night in the dugout. As long as he doesn’t have the flu I think he’s good.
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Jeter’s been hacking up a lung ever since he had to sit out of those two subway series games on his birthday/day after. I don’t think he ever fully got rid of the cough.
I’m kinda torn about tomorrow. I really want to clinch ASAP because mentally speaking I don’t handle playoff losses well. But it would be so awesome to win at home! Anyway MLB changes their mind and lets them play in the bronx tomorrow?
I’d be shocked if Sheets didn’t sign with Nolan Ryan and the Rangers.
Think Erik Bedard instead.
As far as catching I think we are seeing the last of Molina. Cervelli will not have any options left next season.
Boston Dave
How do you know Bay?
Already talking trades and signings and we haven’t finished the season yet!!
Maybe the Yankees should sign Manny!!!! LOL!
TOM
I believe Cervelli is out of options unless he gets more due to new season but i dont think he does.
bru
October 21st, 2009 at 3:50 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c…..nt.11.html
this is for erica
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Thanks bru. It still makes me smile
bru
October 21st, 2009 at 3:48 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c…..ent.2.html
this is for the ladies
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The first time I ever saw this picture I died laughing. Haven’t laughed as hard until yesterday when I saw the butt grab shot
I can not imagine how much Jeter and Alex regret doing that photo shoot…..
Varitek has a 3M player option plus they have Martinez. No-one would give more to Varitek at this stage in his career.
Anyone know AJs lines with Cervelli behind the plate this year?
“The Sox are more than Adrian Gonzalez away from having a better team than the Yankees next year.”
You mean like a catcher that throws out more than 14% of attempted steals, a left fielder if Bay moves on, a shortstop, 2 starting pitchers, a reliable setup man that costs less than $200,000/ inning and a right fielder that can show up for work more than 2/3 of the season?
Boston Dave – 5 wins to go!
October 21st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I’d be shocked if Sheets didn’t sign with Nolan Ryan and the Rangers.
Think Erik Bedard instead.
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I’m not sure Bedard would handle NY very well. Sounds like a lack of passion for the game from things I’ve read.
“Boston Dave
How do you know Bay?”
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I got to hang out with many of the Sox players a couple weeks ago at a charity event. I have friends who work for the Sox and one of them is friendly with Varitek and his personal trainer.
Beckett was a complete jerk. Francona was also a bit unfriendly which was surprising (I’ll assume he was just in a bad mood).
Jed Lowrie was actually a really nice, cool guy. Bay was really cool too.
Youk was ok but I still wanted to deck him
The others were as you’d expect (Ellsbury = pretty boy, etc)
Wave Your Hat
October 21st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
SJ44,
Personally, I would pray that Boston signs Molina if the Yanks let him go, although many here would disagree with me.
I do agree with you that the jury is very much out on
Cervelli as a hitter, although everyone believes he is excellent defensively. And how much worse a hitter than Molina can Cervelli be?
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If Molina doesn’t resign here, I wouldn’t want the Sox to sign him. He is a vast improvement over Varitek and Martinez in terms of defense.
Boston’s catchers threw out only 13% of baserunners and gave up 151 stolen bases, the worst in the league. I’d rather it stay that way….
Drive,
Exactly!
NYY626
October 21st, 2009 at 3:55 pm
bru
October 21st, 2009 at 3:48 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c…..ent.2.html
this is for the ladies
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The first time I ever saw this picture I died laughing. Haven’t laughed as hard until yesterday when I saw the butt grab shot
I can not imagine how much Jeter and Alex regret doing that photo shoot…..
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Seriously. That picture is bad.
Neil
October 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Only Jeter, Posada, and Mo remember 2004. Andy had gone to Houston. Torre was the manager.
It’s never fair to compare teams of 5 years ago.
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So you’re saying Alex and Hideki are amnesiacs?
“I’m not sure Bedard would handle NY very well. Sounds like a lack of passion for the game from things I’ve read.”
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I don’t disagree… but from the Yankee fan wishlist pool of injury-riddled top talent starters who would sign 1yr deals….
Sheets – I think he’s a Ranger
Bedard
Harden
Soooo Pumped for tomorrows Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eric wedge’s muppet mouth
October 21st, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Jeter’s health? What is wrong with him?
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Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been ‘pretty sick’ all week
Derek Jeter has been fighting a virus, cold or flu bug of some sort, Yankees manager Joe Girardi confirmed this morning.
“I noticed it on Monday,” Girardi said. “And he was pretty sick. He was still pretty sick yesterday.
“I’m hoping that he feels better, but it didn’t seem to affect him Monday his first at-bat. That’s just the type of player that Derek is. He’s tough.”
Jeter has been coughing throughout his interview sessions and today I’m told he was speaking in a whisper. But he’s out there with his teammates right now, so no bug will keep him off the field, even for a workout.
Still, it’s in the mid 80s here and Jeter is taking batting practice in a hooded sweatshirt. So he might want to steer clear from flying champagne, if that’s tomorrow night.
http://www.newsday.com/sports/.....-1.1537976
so far this new obsession with speed has been overrated.
gardner has been thrown out twice, guzman has been a wasted roster spot, hinske was a no-brainer with Molina and the pinchrunners, see game 3, hairston behind alex in the 5 hole, pathetic.
Starting Gardner over Swisher is just to clear his cobwebs.
Free Jorge Posada. Let him DH.
“so far this new obsession with speed has been overrated.”
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it hasn’t worked so far but I wouldnt count speed out just yet. Its not just about stolen bases. its about going 1st to 3rd, scoring from 2nd, hit and runs, scoring on a sac fly, etc.
just ask that bastard Dave Roberts about speed on the bases in the playoffs
sorry mick, but with that kind of thinking, if you managed this squad we wouldn’t even be in the playoffs. why don’t you go ahead and complain about the lineup before it comes out tomorrow too? I said it after game 3…even though I scratched my head at Joe taking out Robertson who was looking pretty unhittable, I quickly decided it was the right move because Joe in his gut felt that it was right…I’ve contended numerous decisions he’s made through out the year but it’s always worked out for the Yankees (you know, best record in baseball, 6-1 in the playoffs, etc…) so it’s Joe’s call to make.
Boston Dave
Don’t be surprised to see the RS in on those pitchers.
I agree with you about Sheets -Texas.
I’ve heard some noise about the RS having interest in Bedard.
It sounds like they may try to keep A Gon for short for next year.
The Formula Tomorrow should be pretty Easy…. AJ for 6 Strong with a lead (I say that a lot) and hand it over to the pen.
And I Really Really hope that D-ROB is picked before Joba in the pecking Order… The Guys over at RAB had a great piece how D-ROB not Joba is the third best reliever….
“If Molina doesn’t resign here, I wouldn’t want the Sox to sign him. He is a vast improvement over Varitek and Martinez in terms of defense.”
Take a look at the defensive ratings for catchers at the link below (the CSRuns column shows the runs above/below average saved by a catcher’s arm):
http://www.drivelinemechanics......filling-in
If you believe these ratings, you have to figure the Sox will have a better throwing catcher next year. It also appears that Molina was a little below average in throwing out runners this year.
just because the angels have speed doesn’t mean we have to match it and our lineup has enough speed as is.a guzman served no purpose during the season, why now? anyway we win with power and patient hitters. it has served no purpose and probably cost us a game. get over dave roberts, that was a fluke and he didnt win that series for them. we gave that away…no starting pitching will do that.
I agree that Jed Hoyer does what’s best for SD if he’s the GM. He knows the Sox inside and out, so he won’t exactly get fleeced. What happened to the rumors of Karen (?) Ng getting the job there as the first female GM?
Molina is cheap and good. Agree that give him 1-2 years at $1.5 million or so. If he wants more, then say bye and go with Cervelli until everyone can see if Montero has it defensively.
The SP situation is interesting. Job#1 is to get Andy to sign for one more year. I suspect this will take a guarantee of at least $8-10 million with incentives. The guy was 14-8, after all, in the AL East.
Rotation of CC, AJ, Pettitte, Hughes, Joba. Sign Wang to an incentive laden deal, maybe an extra vested year if he gets back on the roster by August 1st. Test Wang out for 8 weeks until October, with the idea of signing Roy Halliday to a 4 year contract in 2011 if Wang is finished. Robertson is the 8th inning guy for 2011, with Bruney/Coke as 7th. Damaso Marte is going nowhere, and actually has looked good in the postseason (I bite my tongue as I say this). Aceves is the long man, with Gaudin as the spot/long guy as well.
Sign one of Matsui or Damon. I suspect if the Yanks win the WS, Matsui will go back to Japan to finish his career. Damon wants to play for NYY, but Boras as usual will get in the way (trying to get his client the best deal, of course).
Interesting decision whether Holliday signs with NYY, or if they want him. Last two guys who signed with NYY because their parents wanted them to: Giambi and Pavano–that should tell us something?
I don’t see the payroll over $180 million for 2010.
Sorry for the 2010 ramblings, but the game isn’t on until tomorrow.
Some of you crack me up.
What would you like us to talk about in here?
Jeter’s sniffles? Molina vs. Posda for the 1000th time?
Give me a break. I saw the news about the Padres naming a Red Sox front office guy GM and my mind dares to wander to thinking they might have an edge in a trade.
Forget I brought it up or anyone else discussed it.
Shall we start guessing the lineup instead?
How about how Arod is in a good place? More thoughts on that?
Jeter set the tone w/ his attempted steal last night. Even if all the steals were not successful, they still rattle the pitcher. The Angels are touted as a running team, but even they are not necessarily successful, its the additional pressure they put on the pitcher and infielders, never knowing when a steal may be attempted.
We’ve gotten caught a few times, but I like the pressure that we’ve been putting on the Angels. Jeter and Alex especially, have been aggressive on the bases. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t. But, sooner or later you’ll see errors because of the aggressiveness. And sometimes, guys are even called safe and rightfully so!
I know that crazy mark grace was mumbling something about whether the yankees were going to be bullies or tough guys after being punched in the mouth on monday.
I think the Yankees are bludgeoning teams with their pitching, hitting, and general aggressiveness. These aren’t your 2004-2008 Yankees.
They absolutely can not sit Posada tomorrow. He is one of their 3 hottest hitters and he needs to bat behind Arod. Matsui is totally lost and Arod won’t get any pitches to hit with him batting behind him. Leave Molina behind the plate and if they need Matsui to pinch hit for him later on in the game they will deal with that when the time comes.
Lackey is going to Texas. This could be his last game as an Angel.
that is just hokie, hill.
you are all over the place.
where was I “complaining” about a lineup?
what got us to the playoffs was power and pitching.
sorry we’re not a little ball team.
MaineYankee,
I absolutely agree.
I’d be a little surprised if the Sox don’t sign one of Bedard/Harden.
The Smoltz experiment failed but they’ll give that strategy another shot in 2010.
I’d actually like the Yankees to keep Pettitte and Wang and try a similar strategy by adding a couple high risk/high reward guys.
You can never have too much pitching.
100 pitches
Thank you.
The Yanks can clinch a trip to the World Series tomorrow and you guys are talking about Ben Sheets? Sheets?
Okay, where is long post Dave? I know he is behind this.
G Love
ARod is in an amazing palce. Jason Zillo is the real team MVP this year. Who would have thought that the PR guy would play such an important role on this team?
G. Love -
How about more hypothetical trades for Roy Halladay??? We haven’t touched that topic since the trade deadline
I read that Swisher worked with Long on his swing 5 hours before yesterday game. He looked much better at the plate and didn’t swing at those terrible curveballs. Too bad he didn’t work with Long a day before than maybe he would of been able to hit a sac fly in one of those at bats.
“Last two guys who signed with NYY because their parents wanted them to: Giambi and Pavano–that should tell us something?”
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I thought it was also going to be Gerrit Cole on that list.
GRRRRR!!!!
Jason Zillo angered me when he refused to grant Jane Heller access to the Yankees when she was writing her book about being a Yankee fan
God, would love to see a repeat of 2004! If anybody can do it. It would be the ChokeMasters in the Bronx!
Go Angels!
G. Love
How about some good cookie recipes?
Since when can’t we talk about the future? Of course the future is now.
G Love
There’s the always popular Muppets
I’m down with cookie recipes. Anything with peanut butter will suffice.
Otherwise I wonder if we can trade Igawa, Pena and Mitre straight up for Hallyday. We’d be giving the Jays 2 solid starting pitchers and their SS of the future!!!
100 pitches
Funny how Swish has been anything but loose.
Pressure will do that to you.
Perhaps he is not as loose as we think.
We can talk about MUPPETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom in N.J.
October 21st, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Does Cervelli have any options left?
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The Yankees signed Cervelli in September of 2003 and he spent 2003 and 2004 in the Dominican Leagues, so, yeah, he’s out of options. NYY has had him under contract for more than 6 years.
It’s the off day…
we are free to talk about wild, unlikely and even ridiculous offseason moves.
or how bad Tim McLelland is.
or Steve Phillips and which of his mistresses was the most aesthetically pleasing.
tomorrow it’s back to the task at hand.
Hey Sam or Chad or Whoever,
What do the yankees do on days off like this. Are they going out to the movies, playing pool, hanging out in their hotels, taking their kids to disney land? A little insight on the dayoff would be awesome.
iiicollies
October 21st, 2009 at 4:16 pm
G Love
There’s the always popular Muppets
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We are totally on the same page
I am personally going to lobby for there to be a Kate Hudson Day at the Stadium next year if the Yankees win the whole thing. We could talk about what number to retire in Monument Park in her honor. I would go with 0, as in the number of good movies she’s made in her career (well, I did kind of like Almost Famous but it wasn’t because of her so I feel like that’s exempt)
Erica,
just watched the muppets take manhattan this morning (with a 3 year old – but it was my choice from the options)
I just made ginger molasses cookies the other day…
I have an idea …let’s talk about hamburgers.
Why can’t we talk about things other than the ALCS? There are so many off days so this seems like a good time to talk about other things going in the baseball world. It is already the offseason for all but 4 teams, no harm in discussing it.
Hey the trolls can put two words together and make ONE word! They’ve graduated from having the IQ of a tomato to having the IQ of a piece of lettuce.
How many hours until game time? lol
Erica,
I agree, Jane Heller would have been a good pr move that really didn’t cost anything. She’s also a big fan
AJ news conference
Yay, another Muppet discussion!!!
Best Muppet ever? Rowlf hands down.
Discuss.
Boston Dave – 5 wins to go!
October 21st, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Erica,
just watched the muppets take manhattan this morning (with a 3 year old – but it was my choice from the options)
*****
I still cry at the end when Kermie and Miss Piggy get married
says he won’t pitch if posada is in the park…j/k
Boston Dave – 5 wins to go!
October 21st, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Erica,
just watched the muppets take manhattan this morning (with a 3 year old – but it was my choice from the options)
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Best Muppet movie ever.
Getting Adrian Gonzalez would see Boston virtually cornering the market with 1st basemen.
Casey Kotchman must be thrilled about it.
Back to reality, Boston doesn’t have the pieces to get Gonzalez unless Papelbon is in the mix.
Best muppet hands down is the Swedish Chef.
who were those 2 old muppets?
KF
October 21st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Erica,
I agree, Jane Heller would have been a good pr move that really didn’t cost anything. She’s also a big fan
*****
I just thought it was disgusting that not only would he not help her, but everytime she tried others he seemed to appear out of nowhere and smack her down
mick-that would be Statler and Waldorf
Fozzie Bear
Wocka Wocka Wocka
(nothing else needs to be said)
“Best Muppet ever? Rowlf hands down.
Discuss.”
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I have to go with Lew Zealand (the guy who throws fish) and Crazy Harry (who blows things up).
but I’m a weirdo…
what purpose did they serve?
I’m a fan of the french shrimp muppet…not sure what his name is…
statler and waldorf are pretty phat (that’s “ph” fat… like Lil Kim)
michelle b. 27 outs till the Big Show
October 21st, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Best muppet hands down is the Swedish Chef.
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I just got my Swedish Chef Christmas ornament from Hallmark last weekend. I love it. Last year’s was Statler and Waldorf and I about wore the battery out from playing it so much.
27 hours and 36 minutes until Game 5!!!!!!
(Hang in there everyone)
For the abuse Girardi has gotten for his bullpen management, Scoscia just said the way the Yankees have mixed and matched their pitchers it has not let the Angels get a good read on them.
Mick
You mean Statler and Waldorf? Up in the balcony?
here is the Muppet master list:
http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/C.....Characters
Lew Zealand or Zoot.
Best Muppet? I think I’d have to go with Fozzie. I’ve always loved Gonzo too.
iiicollies
i guess that’s them.
is there a Pedroia muppet?
Tom in N.J.
October 21st, 2009 at 4:27 pm
Lew Zealand or Zoot.
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Zoot is the man! I love the entire band.
I have to leave work now for a doctor’s appointment. I am really sad I am going to miss the muppet discussion.
Catch you all later
i love Bunson and Beaker too…
OT in a sense, though it was a topic of previous discussion.
I’m just catching up from earlier and I need to say this somewhere, and get the words out.
Regarding Steve Phillips latest paramour – HOLY COW!
I don’t mean to be extremely superficial, and I am probably doing just that, but does the man have eyes??? Here is a man that is relatively easy on the eyes with a ton of money. Maybe he figured that nobody would believe that there was anything going on if he hung out with someone unattractive, I don’t know, but jeeze louise.
This is not to condone his actions because I can’t even get that far. I’m still stuck on the “are you serious????” aspect of the situation.
Thanks for letting me get that out!
Oh- and no, I was not being sarcastic. I am really sad
has not let the Angels get a good read on them.
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That was the reason he uses 10 pitchers a night. It was all in Girardi’s book. I can’t believe people really thought he didn’t know what he was doing…lol
Erica,
I don’t know what Zillo (who’s helped Arod this yr) had against her. Her site is an amusing read.
aha! it was Pepe the King Prawn and he was Spanish!
PITTSBURGH YANKEE FAN
I agree that all of your points (great post) except the Molina point. I agree molina is good and cheap but I am pretty sure Cervelli is out of options which means he will be backing up next year. I havent thought about M Holliday much but I am not usually fond of the big signings unless its absolutely necessary. (CC TEX) Also not sure if the Yanks need/want him. Agreed Andy for another year would be great. Joba Hughes Pettite CC AJ in 2010 is most likely. Lets not forget about Ian Kennedy (I know he really stunk in the SHORT time he was up) but has lit it up since then and since the injury. (possible bullpen arm with chance of starting in future) Wang on an incentive laden deal also makes sense GOOD JOB
Boston Dave
Thanks for the wiki…that is quite a cast….hard to keep up with all of them….kind of a cult.
trisha,
where can i see a pic of his latest floozie?
“For the abuse Girardi has gotten for his bullpen management, Scoscia just said the way the Yankees have mixed and matched their pitchers it has not let the Angels get a good read on them.”
Funny nobody came up with that as a possibility when the nonstop railing and gnashing of teeth was going on! But I guess rational thoughts don’t necessarily pervade the thoughts of posters who are railing and gnashing their teeth.
haha, Pepe the King Prawn
Angels fans are still complaining about spitballs and blown calls…
we’re having a blast talking about Pepe the King Prawn and the other Muppets!
100 pitches
LOL. where can I get my hands on Joe’s book.
He will be on with Mike at 5.
BD:
http://deadspin.com/5386749/es.....-depravity
Oh my God, BD, prepare yourself. Seriously.
I of course would like your feedback.
http://www.nypost.com/Page/nyp.....illips.xml
the best muppet ever is Dr Teeth!
And The Great Muppet Caper was the best movie, imo.
but they are making more, i’ve heard…
michelle b. 27 outs till the Big Show
October 21st, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Hey Sam or Chad or Whoever,
What do the yankees do on days off like this. Are they going out to the movies, playing pool, hanging out in their hotels, taking their kids to disney land? A little insight on the dayoff would be awesome.
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This is a workout day at the park. After that who knows
I found out why that little kid was crying on the FOX broadcast last night….
http://tinyurl.com/yjf8h4o
Why in the world would Jeff Moorad allow his new general manager to give away his biggest bat and drawing card for a handful 2nd and 3rd line minor leaguers? The new GM is trying to make a name for himself, not torpedo his career. No team would ever hire him again.
saucY
October 21st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
And The Great Muppet Caper was the best movie, imo.
but they are making more, i’ve heard…
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I always thought that Caper had the best music of all of the movies, but nothing beats Muppets Take Manhattan for me.
Trisha, if that girl was a friend and I was trying to hook her up with another friend, and he asked, “so, what’s she like?” I know I would have to start that response with, “well, she has a great personality…”
That’s the best way I could think to describe my reaction to those pictures…
tom and trisha,
I’ll just say no comment (I still try to subscribe to the theory that if you dont have something nice to say you shouldnt say anything at all – at least for people I know nothing about
)
trisha
As someone of the age that has seen friends split up because of affairs and having worked with a few people who have had them, I’ve come to believe that they are more about how the affair makes them feel about themselves than what the homewrecker looks like.
Phillips girlfriend or supposed girlfriend is not much of a looker
“For the abuse Girardi has gotten for his bullpen management, Scoscia just said the way the Yankees have mixed and matched their pitchers it has not let the Angels get a good read on them.”
These kind of statements don’t mean much, IMO. Scoscia isn’t going to criticize Girardi’s bullpen management. If Girardi had just used one or two relievers Scosia would have said something nice about that, too.
“I am personally going to lobby for there to be a Kate Hudson Day at the Stadium next year if the Yankees win the whole thing.”
Here here! They should even give her a playoff cut!
here’s the new one
http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/T....._Ever_Made
i dig
Scoscia isn’t in a position to criticize anything about Girardi’s management against the Angels…not because he’s trying to be PC, but because his Angels are getting waxed by Girardi and the rest of the Yankees.
Tom,
I hope you read the comments on the link you sent me
http://deadspin.com/5386749/es.....-depravity
funny stuff
i liked the muppets take manhattan, but the caper was more of classic to me. maybe i’m just older.
“Scoscia isn’t in a position to criticize anything about Girardi’s management against the Angels…not because he’s trying to be PC, but because his Angels are getting waxed by Girardi and the rest of the Yankees.”
That too.
I really hope the Muppets can take off again…I’d rather watch that stuff with my kid then crap like The Little People, Barney, Tella-Tubbies, etc…
Tom Tresh_
thanks for the insight – JA
saucY
October 21st, 2009 at 4:43 pm
i liked the muppets take manhattan, but the caper was more of classic to me. maybe i’m just older.
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Caper is excellent though.
Manhattan came out the year I was born, and I believe it was the first muppet movie I ever saw, so it will always hold a special place for me.
trisha – OPPC lifetime member and a true believer in the AJ-Molina tandem and Chad Gaudin’s effectiveness
October 21st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Oh my God, BD, prepare yourself. Seriously.
I of course would like your feedback.
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Good God. I can’t see why any woman would want Steve Phillips, but, dating Selena Roberts? Gnaw your arm off at the shoulder and run away, Phillips.
Kate better hope Alex doesn’t do a guest spot on baseball tonight.
He’d probably get first dibs on the interns.
GB7-
i think that is whats called Coyote Ugly!
Yeah, that haters are out in full force – and agree with SJ that its because we’re winning.
Just for kicks, I went to Bostondirtdogs.com today and it was HILARIOUS!! They are 100% focused on trying to pick apart the Yankees and just comes off as bitter and intimidated. Can you picture a website in NY focused just on the Red Sox? Today, they posted something about how great the ’04 series was – so funny that they’re thinking so much about something that happened 5 years ago…don’t you think they should be thinking about 2010?
michelle b. 27 outs till the Big Show
October 21st, 2009 at 4:51 pm
GB7-
i think that is whats called Coyote Ugly!
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That’s not even that good looking. That’s beastly. I’d say that looks aren’t everything, but, apparently, she’s got a few screws loose besides. He’s just an idiot, and, it has nothing to do with her.
i remember seeing MTM in a theatre. we wanted to see that instead of ghostbusters…
“Good God. I can’t see why any woman would want Steve Phillips, but, dating Selena Roberts? Gnaw your arm off at the shoulder and run away, Phillips.”
Now here is an interesting proposition. If ESPN allows Steve Phillips to keep his job, Harold Reynolds might be tempted to make a prima facie case of racism. However an employee at ESPN allegedly filed a complaint of sexual harassment against Reynolds. At this point in time it doesn’t appear that this female has taken that step (though she certainly has done a lot more on her own.) Unless ESPN has some kind of dating policy in place, they might have a difficult time firing Phillips – well they can fire him but he might be able to fight it. It all depends on their written policies.
i wonder if being the face of the MLB *Network* pays better than being the face of the *show* BaseBall tonight…
i’m sure Reynolds is happy where he is
I thnk the Yankees have their hands full tomorrow. Angels are going to come out hustling tomorrow. AJ has got to be at his very best. Lackey got hurt by bad play from his team last time, I just dont think it’s s going to happen again. This series is going to six on Saturday and I think Andy is going to shut them down.
Quiet day so I’d like to add my two cents on the 2010 debate Molina vs. Cervelli, which really does emphasize how quiet today is…
There are four disadvantages of letting Molina go
- your main rival, BOS, needs a guy like him
- you lose your high level catching depth in the event PO goes down
- you lose a guy that might make a good instructor down the road and one who seems to have a lot of respect for his defensive prowess
- your #2 pitcher is comfortable with him, giving your #1 catcher a natural day off..
There are several advantages to letting him go
- His arm appears to have slipped from last year, he is not the throw out machine he was last year
- He may be the single worst hitting position player in the ML (a veritable black hole)
- He is not indispensable,, we do have Cervelli and there are other 2nd tier catchers available
- Montero is not that far off, so blocking a spot that he might take (maybe late 2010)
I’d wait and see what BOS does in terms of moving on a catcher, if they get someone else, my choice would be to let him free, if they are sitting around waiting, I’d hold onto him… but for only 1 year
Am I the only one to take Beaker as their random favorite muppet?
So about the WS: is there anyway the Yankees can start lefties five times against the Phillies, whose top 4 don’t include a right-hander? Something like this:
Game 1: Sabathia
Game 2: Burnett
Game 3: Pettite
Game 4: Sabathia (3 days rest)
Game 5: Gaudin (or Joba if that’s the plan)
Game 6: Pettite (or Burnett if you’re playing the hunch)
Game 7: Sabathia (3 days rest)
I know Joe will never do this, but IMO I want my ace out there for game 4, which is probably going to be the difference between 2-2 and 3-1 (either way). If we can get up 3-1, I don’t mind lobbing Gaudin out there and playing rope-a-dope for a game.
Either AJ pitches well tomorrow, or we’re all wishing we would have gottent the 10 runs instead of yesterday.
LET GO YANKEES!
I pray and hope AJ is unhittable tomorrow. I want to close this thing out already.