… or maybe the early start means nothing
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Mar 01, 2010 
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When the clubhouse opened this morning, I asked one of the minor league pitchers why the group started long toss so early today. “I have no idea,” was the response. The Yankees have a full, regular workout planned. The pitchers just tossed a little earlier than usual. No big deal, just unusual.
Some of the buzz in the clubhouse centered on today’s Daily News story linking Alex Rodriguez to a shady doctor in Canada, but that buzz seemed be only among the writers. The players seemed completely unaware of the story, even asking why we were standing around Rodriguez’s locker (hoping for a comment we didn’t get).
Otherwise, pretty standard stuff today. The sky is blue, the sun is shining and the Yankees will go through their final team workout before the games begin on Wednesday.
• With Chan Ho Park wearing No. 61, Greg Golson has switched to No. 27. Nick Johnson’s number has also changed to 26. Ryan Pope’s number was listed incorrectly on the original roster. He’s actually wearing No. 96, not 69.
• Mariano Rivera, Damaso Marte, Chan Ho Park and Dave Robertson will throw a bullpen session at 11:30. Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre, Alfredo Aceves and Jonathan Albaladejo will throw at 11:40. That might indicate that Robertson and Albaladejo are lined up to pitch Wednesday after the Gaudin-Mitre-Aceves trio.
• It seems that some minor league pitchers are also scheduled to throw in the bullpen — Grant Duff definitely said he’s throwing today — but I couldn’t find a list posted in the clubhouse. The only pitchers listed for the bullpen were the eight listed above.
• A.J. Burnett and Andrew Brackman are the only pitchers scheduled to throw live batting practice.
• Defensive assignments: Granderson CF, Gardner CF, Hoffmann LF, Laird 3B, Winfree RF, Nunez SS, Thames LF, Winn CF, Russo 2B, Golson LF, Weber RF, Corona SS, Gorecki CF, Pena 2B, Curtis RF
• Nick Swisher’s morning playlist ranged from KRS-One to Journey. Right now, the stadium PA is playing I Did It, arguably the low point of the Dave Matthews Band’s career.
We need some Brackman updates
the stadium PA is playing I Did It, arguably the low point of the Dave Matthews Band’s career.
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totally agree
I couldn’t care less about this dumb Alex story – I’m sure it’s nothing. On the other hand, I wonder if AJ will break out a few changes during BP.
why does every one talk about Swish and his Legos, but no one mentions how cute he looked holding one of his little dogs?
Agreed. Can’t wait to see Brackman pitch. Chad, do you get the sense that he’ll start the season in Scranton?
Honestly, this blog has become awful since Pete left. During Spring Trainings in the past, we had constant updates and I felt connected. Now, I need to wait until the end of the day for anything relevant, and I feel a distance.
WE NEED A NEW BLOGGER!
This was the first time I’m hearing about the A-rod story and my reaction was basically “huh. whatever *clicks new link*”
Honestly it seems like sports writers are more interested in this stuff than their readers are.
Brackman? No. I think he’ll start in Tampa.
I’m more disturbed by the Dara Torres & Tiger Woods connection than by Alex’s. Nothing will surprise me about Alex anymore. Including PED use while with the Yankees.
“Some of the buzz in the clubhouse centered on today’s Daily News story linking Alex Rodriguez to a shady doctor in Canada, but that buzz seemed be only among the writers.”
Will there ever come a time when writers say, this story doesn’t pass the smell test, time to move on?
No, Rich, there won’t be such a time. They’re trying to sell papers.
Chad,
I have to ask. Do the writers understand that most fans really don’t care about the steroids and HGH? I mean I’ll read a story about an minor league infielder taking batting practice over any drug story. I could care less what these guys do.
Be honest, you have to think that’s a waste of time waiting for A-Rod to comment on some doctors and their shady backgrounds.
ditmars1929
Maintaining their credibility might further that goal, don’t you think?
BryanHoch Saw Yogi Berra walk through clubhouse with Yankees jacket over argyle sweater. It looked awesome. 14 seconds ago
Ledger_Yankees AJ Burnett throws a live BP at 11:50. He will be joined by BFF Jorge Posada. 2 minutes ago
@GABBAI
Then go elsewhere. You aren’t needed here.
Rich in NJ
March 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am
ditmars1929
Maintaining their credibility might further that goal, don’t you think?
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Ideally, Rich, yes I’d agree, and it would be nice if things were like that, but scandal sells. That’s just a fact. Me, I’d prefer credibility like you do.
Rich in NJ-
This is for you, a fellow Jeopardy fan, although you may have already seen it.
http://tv.gawker.com/5482408/i.....stant-ever
has ESPN started making assumptions about AROD yet? only a matter of time
KRS-One?
Was it “South Bronx”
per nomaas’ recommendation? heh
Buddy Biancalana
I watched that show, and had the same impression. I was ridiculing him (to myself), and wondered how he made the cut to be a contestant. Then he got off some decent answers (or questions, as it were), but yes, his appearance was noteworthy for the wrong reasons.
Thanks.
I think the media is bothered that the Yankees spring training camp is quiet so they had to dig something up to distract attention from baseball
Tampa, I admire your cynicysm. Very good! And you’re probably right too.
The media are nothing but succubus leeches and parasites.
They make my stomach crawl I wouldn’t so much as take a leak or spit at a rag newspaper much less wipe myself with it.
That’s what I think about these vultures. Always looking for a story that they can run a negative headline.
They tried playing up Jeter’s contract, that got nowhere, guess they have to move on to something else.
“The RAB post was all a joke in response to that ESPN scout interview – if it wasn’t obvious in how over the top ignorant that scout sounded – read the comments.
Seems like Axisa fooled everyone. Well done.””
if you are a twenty something who hasn’t played much baseball or been around the game much, are smart ( or think you are), and like to watch more than you like to do things, River Ave Blues is the site for you.
i read the espn interview with the scout and found it interesting.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn.....ski/100228
i thought his opinions like on lincecum and cain where he said he’d take cain over the next 6 or 7 year interesting. i don’t spend all my time knowing what everyone in baseball is doing so the league wide opinions were also interesting.
as far as bashing the yankees, he did end his opinions with :
“Yankees win the World Series. ”
for what it’s worth, i don’t particularly believe that either scouts or statistical analysis guys are swamis who can predict the future. they all are just putting out opinions from their particular point of view.
at some point the players will play and we’ll know who is good and who isn’t.
“shut up and play” ultimately rules.
You can’t paint with a broad stroke and say all. Chad is obligated by his newspaper to at least look into this. Some may get some enjoyment out of it, but not all. If Chad didn’t stand by Alex’s locker to question him on the Daily News story his paper would likely be angry.
“I think the media is bothered that the Yankees spring training camp is quiet so they had to dig something up to distract attention from baseball”
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LOL, you think.
Joel Sherman the other day was writing a joke piece about how the Yankee contracts are time bombs.
This is what they are reduced to since Yankee camp has been quiet.
ditmars1929
March 1st, 2010 at 11:00 am
No, Rich, there won’t be such a time. They’re trying to sell papers.
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What papers?
Besides, no one cares.
If ARod were a linebacker in the NFL, even the writers wouldn’t care. I think this phony moralism in baseball has to go somewhere to die.
“You can’t paint with a broad stroke and say all. Chad is obligated by his newspaper to at least look into this. Some may get some enjoyment out of it, but not all. If Chad didn’t stand by Alex’s locker to question him on the Daily News story his paper would likely be angry.”
OK, blame the editors. It’s still bad journalism.
Well, the Yankees obviously will not be curling on their day off. Shuffle board maybe.
jennifer,
re Chad’s “obligation”..O I could tell you…but let it be.
“if you are a twenty something…”
You say it like it’s a bad thing.
randy –
I agree to some extent with what you’re saying – just was mainly just pointing out that the post was done in jest.
I especially liked the Matsui being a consistent 30-100 guy part…
I would like to be a 20 something again…I would even be happy being a 40 something
“if you are a twenty something…”
You say it like it’s a bad thing.
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some of my best friends are twenty somethings.
Really, are there no limits??
Bill Madden today writes that Humberto Sanchez was “fat and lazy.”
Hey Bill, next time your hand involuntary lunges into the pretzel bowl, feel free to enjoy and then go into the men’s room and have a look in the mirror.
I don’t think Alex did anything wrong……..I just don’t care about it.
Rich in NJ
March 1st, 2010 at 11:25 am
“if you are a twenty something…”
You say it like it’s a bad thing.
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LOL-I was going to say the same thing!!
As a twenty something, should I be offended?? j/k
“I would like to be a 20 something again…I would even be happy being a 40 something ”
being a fifty something again sounds good to me
of course ,90 something sounds good to gb7
AJ and Jorge have a bromance going on – I love it, lol.
Buddy, I love Jeopardy, but I can’t open the link. What’s up with Jeopardy?
Bod @ 11:23; excellent point. I have often thought the same thing.
hobs-
i know you were just pointing out that it was a parody of the original espn scout article. i was just throwing in my on two cents worth on the ever increasing number of referrals to RAB . partly in jest and party dead serious.
as you can guess, i have little interest in people who are more critic than doer no matter what the age.
Serious question. Why would a chiropractor be managing Alex’s rehab after hip surgery?
just took a glance at the schedule, talk about a tough start those first 6 games on the road…..shouldn’t Selig have rewarded the defending champs by opening the season at NYS instead of that can of sardines known as Fenway?
YankeesWFAN The Great Mariano in his first bullpen session of the spring. http://tweetphoto.com/12... 5 minutes ago
Sorry if that photo link doesn’t work, this should:
http://tweetphoto.com/12934737
m March 1st, 2010 at 11:40 am
Serious question. Why would a chiropractor be managing Alex’s rehab after hip surgery?
Hes also a soft tissue specialist.
m
March 1st, 2010 at 11:40 am
Serious question. Why would a chiropractor be managing Alex’s rehab after hip surgery?
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m,
When dealing with spinal problems, chiropractor’s have to be well versed in hip alignment and things of that nature. Also, they are well versed in pain caused by nerves in the spinal column. I have an uncle who was in such hip pain that he couldn’t walk. A chiropractor diagnosed him with a compressed disc, put a screw in his spine to release the pressure on the nerves leading to his hip, and now he’s just fine.
Ledger_Yankees A business-like bullpen for Mo. He threw 21 pitches to Cervelli. Quick and easy. about 1 minute ago
Bohdi-
“Really, are there no limits??
Bill Madden today writes that Humberto Sanchez was “fat and lazy.”
Hey Bill, next time your hand involuntary lunges into the pretzel bowl, feel free to enjoy and then go into the men’s room and have a look in the mirror.”
Always hysterical when a complete non-athlete makes fun of their opposite number.
Jealousy reigns supreme with some of these clowns.
Gabbai – go away.
“Hes also a soft tissue specialist.”
Oh, he’s an expert on Cottonelle then. I get it.
Carl,
Does the soft tissue specialist also run his practice in Canada?
Everything Mo does is nice and easy; he must have the most repeatable mechanics in baseball.
“Bad journalism?” Are you serious? It would be bad journalism to not follow up on anything that might emerge as a story. Chad’s job is ultimately to glean truth, not to please a fanbase, the plurality of which apparently would like to live inside a bubble.
No offense, but many of these same comments were offered before we learned that A-Rod was in fact a steroid user, a revelation that emerged thanks to–gasp!–persistent journalism.
The Yankees fanbase should be better than to willfully celebrate ignorance. Arguing that there’s “nothing” to the story amounts to uninformed wishful thinking, and nothing more.
m March 1st, 2010 at 11:49 am
Carl,
Does the soft tissue specialist also run his practice in Canada?
Yeah. It’s Dr. Mark Lindsay. chiropractor/soft tissue expert. Associate of the guy that got caught with all the HGH. Mark Lindsay was really deep in Balco.
What number was Nick “The Stick” Johnson wearing before today? MLB.com always had him as #26.
“as you can guess, i have little interest in people who are more critic than doer no matter what the age.”
Lol… then spending a considerable amount of your day on the internet seems a highly question use of your time.
The critic-to-doer ratio is likely in the 1 in 6-figure range.
Randy-
“i have little interest in people who are more critic than doer no matter what the age.”
Whatsamata you ? You don’t like “armchair Generals.
New Post: Nice and easy
A-Rod is brainless: why hang out with a chiropractor who is closely involved in the Balco mess after undergoing all the hell of last year?
No argument, Chad. I Did It is an embarrassment for the Dave Matthews Band. Absolute worst song.