Pregame notes: Swisher day-to-day
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Notes on May 13, 2010 
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Against all odds, the tarp is currently off the field here at Comerica Park. It looks like there might actually be a chance to play this game.
Nick Swisher is out of the lineup today, but he said his left biceps feels much better today than it did yesterday.
“I feels great right now,” he said.
Right now the plan is for Swisher to take the day off, get some treatment — ice and massage — and possibly return to the lineup in the next day or two.
“I’ll see if he’s available,” Joe Girardi said. “He’ll probably visit with the doctor when we come to the park tomorrow. Right now, I’m not too concerned about it.”
Without Swisher in the lineup today, the Yankees are going with Greg Golson in right field.
“If skip needed me today, I’d do what I can out get out there,” Swisher said.
The Yankees other injured outfielder, Curtis Granderson, is still a few days from beginning any sort of activities. Girardi said he’s heard that Granderson is feeling better, but he’s not especially close to a return.
“I don’t think he’s really started to do much yet,” Girardi said.
• Kevin Russo has been optioned back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room for Juan Miranda. Russo is flying out of Detroit this afternoon.
• Speaking of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Chan Ho Park is set to make a second rehab appearance on Friday, pitching in Triple-A. Girardi said it’s possible Park could return to the major league bullpen as early as Sunday.
• Assuming the Yankees play this game, it’s likely Sergio Mitre will spot start on Sunday. “That’s probably what we’ve got to lean toward,” Girardi said. “We’re going to bring someone back on short rest.”
• Of the two starters who pitched yesterday — Phil Hughes and Javier Vazquez — Girardi said he hasn’t decided which one will pitch first next time through the rotation. “I’m not even going to begin to touch that until we get through today,” he said.
• With Miranda in the mix, Girardi said it’s possible that the Yankees could use a sort of platoon DH, with Miranda starting against righties and Marcus Thames starting against lefties. That said, there will still be times when that plan changes so that regular position players can get occasional DH starts.
• The Yankees were planning to call up Miranda on Tuesday, but they changed that plan because of the doubleheader. They wanted to keep Russo for his versatility.
Reegie Corona? Are you kidding. People have issues with Ramiro?s offense and you think Reegie will get a chance. At last check he was just over the Mendoza line at SWB.
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SWB numbers don’t really mean much to me. Last year when the Yankees called him up Cervelli was hitting .200 in AA I think.
Corona has always profiled as a better hitter than Ramiro Pena; the only reason Pena got the job last year was because Corona was taken in the Rule 5 draft and wasn’t in Yankee camp.
Love that picture of Swish.
stoneburner – perfect through 5 in his first high-a start…
is this guy for real? should they get ready for him in trenton???
They could save time by beginning the game with one out and marking Jeter down as a ground out to short.
He’s in one of those funks right now.
Corona is not good.
Assuming the Yankees play this game, it’s likely Sergio Mitre will spot start on Sunday. “That’s probably what we’ve got to lean toward,” Girardi said. “We’re going to bring someone back on short rest.”
I dont follow this at all, wouldn’t Sunday be Pettites normal turn in the rotation?
That’s good that Swisher’s feeling better-and great picture!
To Patrick from the last thread:
Please don’t misunderstand. I’m not saying Jorge is a bad catcher. I’m saying he’s not as good defensively as Cervelli. There’s a difference.
My suggestion about using Posada at DH isn’t to say he’s awful and the Yankees have to get him out from behind the plate – what I’m saying is that if my choices are Juan Miranda’s bat or Cervelli’s glove, I’m taking Cervelli’s glove.
If the Yankees were to call up Chad Moeller (put Chris Garcia on the 60 Day DL) they would be able to keep Jorge’s bat in the lineup and have a stellar defensive catcher.
At the same time, the Yankees are going to need Jorge at his best down the stretch in August and September, keeping his workload behind the plate down right now will probably help in that regard too.
Nevermind i get it, IF they play today. I should read.
Isnt Pettitte going on Saturday?
Wouldn’t it it be nice if they called the game again on the bot 5th with 2 outs again on CC LOL. I think he will refuse to leave the box and bark at posada to stay behind the plate lol.
BryanHoch Yankees & Tigers are going to make a go of it. The mound is being prepared and the batters box has been chalked.
Ledger_Yankees So it appears there is indeed a window. But there’s more weather headed this way.
Mariner players refusing to speak with the media if writer who leaked the Griffey napping story is present.
Childish but amusing. The Yankees should give it a try with a few of the writers.
maybe they should start the game right now instead of 105 to maximize the time of clear weather. you know CC is going to get F-ed again. I’d consider starting Nova instead.
Great picture of Swish. Hope they can play (and win).
Phil or Javy? How about skipping mitre?
Javy needs to pitch. But if it’s against Boston, let Phil pitch. I think espn.com has him listed as a starter in that series.
We got Javy for innings, but I’m on a Cy Youngster campaign. Torn.
I think Chad meant to write that they won’t be bringing someone back on short rest.
Whichever of Hughes/Javy pitches Tuesday will be on extra rest. As will the rest of the starters, starting with CC on Wednesday.
Assuming the Yankees play this game, it’s likely Sergio Mitre will spot start on Sunday. “That’s probably what we’ve got to lean toward,” Girardi said. “We’re going to bring someone back on short rest.”
I dont follow this at all, wouldn?t Sunday be Pettites normal turn in the rotation?
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AJ tomorrow and Pettitte on Saturday…
I’d b happy if the yanks are leading 2-0 and CC finishes the 5th and then it pours th rest of the day.
Absolutely no way they finish this game or play it without interruptions.
It will probably be a rain shortened win for some team or suspended and they will resume it when Detroit comes to NY (this happened in a Baltimore/White Sox game last yr).
Jeter’s funks are usually preceded by someone like Pedro or Beckett drilling him with a pitch.
Sounds kind of stupid – both CC and Verlander can be lost. So again, why did the Tigers cancel the first game of the series?
Good news on Swish, but I wish Granderson would hurry up and return.
I’m also eager for Park to return – the pen has missed him.
I think Phil needs to go before Javy….
Ledger_Yankees Anyhow they’re prepping the field like normal. They’re gonna start this thing on time it appears. Whether they finish, well….
Ledger_Yankees CC walking out to the bullpen now.
Better get an early lead. The chances of finishing this game are slim. More likely than not, it will be stopped in the 6th/7th.
Jeter should not be leading off. Let Gardner lead off and Jeter in the 2 hole.
Th – CC
F – AJ
Sat – Pettitte
Sun – Mitre
Mon – Hughes/Vazquez
Tuesday – Hughes / Vazquez
Thats how it would work out.
If it was rained out, no need for Mitre and only the decision of which goes monday and which on tuesday between hughes and javy.
pat,
There was a closed meeting, they asked the two snitches to stand up. No one did.
They asked LaRue for his sources (he refused).
Banned for a few days. Cliff Lee wouldn’t talk to reporters until he left.
Reegie Corona isn’t a prospect. He’s not an upgrade from Pena.
They don’t need a third catcher.
Did you ever stop to think that one of the reasons Cervelli is successful is BECAUSE his role.
In other words, the more he plays, the more his flaws would be exposed.
Unless you believe he’s a .400 hitter, which he is not.
Well this screws the rotation. Now we have to use Mitre on Sunday.
Yankees should protest and refuse to play this game.
Shelley Duncan shafts his ex-team mate Jason Hirsh by hitting a 2 out single in the 4th inning. 7-0 Scranton.
Either way, Javy and Phil pitch against the Red Sox, but who’s up after them? I think right now you want Phil going against the better teams.
Anyone want to bet CC works quickly if the Yanks get an early lead?
i truly believe the last thing CC needs is ANOTHER shortened game. He has had 2 already. Starting him is a mistake in my opinion.
Awesome… Gardner, Winn, Miranda, and Golson in the lineup against one of the best pitchers in the AL! And they are not going to complete this game!
KLaw just said some nice things about Hughes with cowherd.
Said he’s made enormous progress, the time in the pen helped him, the cutter has made him a different pitcher, and he now looks like a #1 or 2 starter.
Chip,
That’s a fair opinion, taking Cervelli’s glove over Miranda’s bat. But I still disagree. I don’t think you’re really losing a ton with Posada behind the plate. Sure, Cervelli is better, but Posada is no slouch and he’s not approaching Piazza levels.
Also I think Miranda could be an impact hitter in the majors. Cervelli has started the year on fire but I think he’d be exposed as a starter.
I think Girardi has done a good job managing the catching, he shouldn’t mess with it now. I think he also has the right idea at DH. Platoon Thames/Miranda unless a regular needs a day off.
Either way, Javy and Phil pitch against the Red Sox, but who’s up after them? I think right now you want Phil going against the better teams.
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After that it is back to normal. CC, AJ, Pettitte,….
Stoneburner is a college guy too so he could move very fast through the system if he keeps pitching like this.
CC better not screw around like he did in Boston if he has a lead. Work quick, go after them. Don’t waste any time. Make it an official game.
The umps can’t reasonably expect to get a complete game in (unless it is as quick as yesterday), so the team with a lead after 5 or 6 probably wins.
Impressive start at Tampa for Stoneburner. He would have a been a top draft pick had it not been for injuries and Clemson shuffling him from the rotation to the pen. He should be a very quick riser.
In the mlb.com recap, Austin Jackson had nothing but great things to say about Phil (get in line).
Can’t help but wonder if Phil’s being an ex-teammate of Austin was the best scouting report available.
Chan Ho will be back soon, I’m happy.
Ms. Jones reporting the grounds crew says they have a window between 1 and 4. Play ball!
Stoneburner gave up 2 in the 6th.
Montero has an RBI double and a walk so far today.
Reegie Corona, who is a more patient hitter than Pena, has a homer.
Blake, thanks! I may (or may not) decide to listen to the podcast later……..AC, thanks. Then that’s the way it should stay…….
Rotation is
Today – CC
Fri vs. MIN – Burnett
Sat vs. MIN – Andy
Sun vs. MIN – Mitre
Mon vs. BOS – Hughes/Javy
Tues vs. BOS – Hughes/Javy
Wed vs. TB – CC
Thurs vs. TB – Burnett
Fri @ NYM – Andy
Sat @ NYM – Hughes/Javy
Sun @ NYM – Hughes/Javy
Makes Vazquez face Boston and now Andy has to swing the bat at Citi Field. Also makes it necessary to use a spot-starter on Sunday.
CC vs. Verlander is the premium match-up of this series.
There may have been some ancillary benefits to a rain out, but I’m glad they’re playing. This should be one killer game.
Mow ‘em down, CC.
Montero rocked a hard liner to the fence in left field that was caught. Better swings today. Reid Gorecki is back with Scranton. Huffman is 3-3 with a double and 3 RBI.
Whoever starts Monday’s game has the privilege of being opposed by Dice-K. Whoever starts Tuesday’s game has the privilege of being opposed by Beckett (or Wakefield if he can’t go).
I love Cervelli, I love his enthusiasm and the way he works w/ the pitching staff. I love watching him at the plate. But the idea to replace a HOF catcher w/ him is just silly.
we went thru this last seaon w/ Molina, we don’t need to go thru it again.
Posada is the starting catcher, as he should be.
Did you ever stop to think that one of the reasons Cervelli is successful is BECAUSE his role.
In other words, the more he plays, the more his flaws would be exposed.
Unless you believe he?s a .400 hitter, which he is not.
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SJ – Offensively you’re right, I do think Cervelli would be exposed playing everyday, but defensively I think a good defensive catcher is a good defensive catcher whether he plays once a week or five days a week.
Cervelli is the best defensive catcher the Yankees have had since Joe Girardi in ’96.
Again, that’s not a slight against Posada – saying he’s not as good defensively as Cervelli is like saying that Alex isn’t as fast a runner as Brett Gardner. I’m not calling Alex slow, he’s just not as fast as Gardner. Posada’s not awful defensively just because he’s not as good as Cervelli.
Also, do you agree or disagree with the statement that DHing Jorge more now would potentially keep him fresher for later in the season when the Yankees are in a pennant push?
Umps do anything they can to get ‘getaway’ games in.
Remember last year against the Nationals, they waited 6 hours to start the game when we had to fly to Miami for the next night?
GB – Hi, hope you’re well. Looks like smilin’ mighty Jesus is getting his stroke back. Wonder what effect his days off had on him. Looks positive.
Hughes will start Tuesday because they’ll want to give him the extra day of rest.
Vtrd, I say just send Andy up there to stand and do nothing……maybe bunt, but that’s it.
Well, we can’t avoid Javy vs. good teams forever. Sunday v Mets would be Phil vs. Johan…….wow.
Patrick,
I don’t disagree regarding Miranda, but I believe (as I’m sure you do since you’re a smart baseball fan) that you win with pitching and defense.
Cervelli improves the defense and the Yankees have enough impact bats in the lineup to carry him when his bat slows down.
Shame on the Seattle media for not backing their own. That stuff doesn’t fly in NY b/c the NY press would go ballistic.
Remember when Omar Minaya tried to blame a Daily News reporter for getting Tony Bernazard fired last year? Minaya apologized 24hrs hours after being endlessly bashed by every news outlet.
Couple (more) random thoughts.
Not only did Javy pitch well against the Tigers, he did it against a team that got 5-6 runs in each of his last 3 starts against them.
And one of the best scenes ever was Andy on 2B huffing and puffing after legging out a double in interleague last season.
Country Club, that makes sense………
So take a look at me now……There’s just an empty space……
but I believe (as I’m sure you do since you’re a smart baseball fan) that you win with pitching and defense.
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This is implying that fans that want a good offense are not smart. You win with pitching & defense & scoring runs. Can’t win by minimizing runs allowed. Still gotta score more than you give up.
I’d say they will pitch Javy first next time through because he’s coming off the week off and Hughes isn’t..the whole #4/#5 starter business makes no difference.
SJ44 May 13th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Reegie Corona isn’t a prospect. He’s not an upgrade from Pena.
They don’t need a third catcher.
Did you ever stop to think that one of the reasons Cervelli is successful is BECAUSE his role.
In other words, the more he plays, the more his flaws would be exposed.
Unless you believe he’s a .400 hitter, which he is not.
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I don’t believe Cervelli is a .400 hitter. I do believe in riding a hot bat, especially when your lineup is missing 3 starters and others have yet to hit their strides.
The way Cervelli has been clutch-hitting and catching, I want to see him as often as I can until he cools down. So if not having a third catcher is the only thing preventing both Posada and Cervelli from being in the same lineup right now, why not consider a third catcher?
I guess we’ll see how Miranda does.
“Cliff Lee wouldn’t talk to reporters until he left.”
For those of you wanting to see Cliffy in the Bronx next year, he can be a jerk at times. He was that way in Cleveland. Great pitcher though.
Not necessarily. Some guys, especially guys like Posada who are used to being in the center of the action, don’t take to DH’ing well.
They can keep Posada fresh doing what they are doing with him, and that is, catching him 3 out of every 4 games and giving him 2 days off when off days are on the horizon.
The lineup is weakened with Cervelli playing everyday, Plus, adding a third catcher, especially a non stick like Moeller, isn’t the best use of a bench piece.
Posada isn’t nearly the detriment behind the plate as his detractors think he is. If he was, they wouldn’t be the team they are today.
Cervelli’s leading a charmed life.
Looking at the schedule, once Yanks leave Detroit, they have 17 of next 20 in NY (includes “away” series against Mets at Citifield). About time.
Banning the Seattle reporter from the clubhouse, a guy who has covered the team 28 years, is absurd.
Should the two guys who said they saw Griffey sleeping have gone on the record, or just kept their mouth shut? Probably.
But Griffey is a waste of a roster spot. He’s a DH who is no longer even a replacement level player. Much is the same for Mike Sweeney, who could channel some of his anger into trying to hit the baseball, something he can no longer do.
Seatlle is a poorly constructed offensive team. Thinking that Felix Hernandez and Lee and defense would be enough to vault them into the top spot in the division was a faulty premise.
They don’t have one legitimate power threat in the lineup, Figgins is a mediocre offensive player, and Casey Kotchman is in the No.3 spot. Just laughable.
They have much bigger problems than someone snitching about Griffey sleeping in the clubhouse. Such as, the fact that Griffey is no longer an acceptable major league player.
Cliff Lee is a jerk. With no class. I wouldnt want that freak anywhere near the Yankees.
His styling in the 2009 WS was completely classless.
Good for Lee… he is just sticking up for his teammates. If that isin’t team solidarity (calling out the reporter who wrote the story and refusing to speak to him), I don’t know what is.
“People that constantly refer to Jorge as a possible HOF whenever this argument comes up need to realize that we are talking about NOW, not when Jorge was 33 y.o. and in his prime.”
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Jorge may be a better hitter now than he was when he was 33.
And his defensive woes are greatly overrated by Yankee fans.
rconn,
lol. I find it hard to believe that a beat writer would make up a story like that about Griffey. I don’t think anyone’s buying the coverup.
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Everybody wants defense until they don’t hit. Everyone loved Pena for his defense and then loved him a little more when he got a couple of key hits. Now that he’s not really hitting, they want to replace him with someone who may not be as good defensively (or as versatile, at least) but who “might” hit better.
Just like people say the Yankees don’t need to have an All-Star at every position, but let one guy fall into a slump, and they can’t make lists of replacement players fast enough.
Stoneburner had a no-hitter through 5 last week for Charleston, and the only person who reached base in those 5 innings was on an error. At one point he struck out 7 in a row. Seems like he’s got some talent!
I noticed it’s flown pretty much under the radar, but unless my eyes are deceiving me Joba is back.
When he has this slider going, it’s not fair:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8__EwAT8VM
Vtrd, I say just send Andy up there to stand and do nothing……maybe bunt, but that’s it.
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This is the logical statement cause you dont want to get hurt. HOWEVER, selfishly speaking, watching Andy bat is hysterical. Remember when he hit a double last year during interleague and then had to kneel down at 2nd base cause he was so winded from running?
Joe from Long Island May 13th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
GB – Hi, hope you’re well. Looks like smilin’ mighty Jesus is getting his stroke back. Wonder what effect his days off had on him. Looks positive.
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Hey, Joe. good afternoon. Hope all is well in your household. Hard to say if Montero’s starting to turn things around. I guess we’ll know by next week, but, he’s looked better today than he has is a while. I’ve never seen him this bad.
Are Cervelli and Gardner for real offensively? I think they are, although they may not hit .350 all year. They’ve been going really well all season thus far. They may start getting pitched differently as the League starts keying on them, but for now they’re both really solid line drive hitters, and both add weapons in baserunning (especially Gardner) and in defense (especially Cervelli). I love these young guys.
Did the Yanks also promote someone from Tampa to Trenton?