Pregame notes: Posada’s “barking” foot needs another day
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Notes on May 18, 2010 
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Jorge Posada is pretty sure it was Michael Cuddyer who fouled a ball that hit off Posada’s foot on Sunday night. “It hit me up top,” Posada said. “But something’s going on on the bottom.”
Posada has taken a foul ball of the top of his foot before, but he said this one feels different. The pain is gone at the point of impact, but the bottom of his foot is still bothering him. He’s never experienced anything quite like it.
“I felt it right away,” he said. “As soon as I got hit, the bottom of my foot was barking. Right off the foul tip, I felt it right on my foot already. This was weird. You feel the blow on top, then that goes away. But this, for some reason, I guess nerves or something messed up the bottom of it.”
That said, Posada said he could play tonight if he the Yankees needed him, and he hopes to be back in the lineup tomorrow. That’s a big improvement from last night when Posada was absolutely not available.
“It just feels funny walking on it,” he said. “So imagine playing on it.”
• Alfredo Aceves had a cortisone shot four days ago. The hope is that the shot will ease his lower-back pain enough that he’ll be able to play catch on Thursday. Aceves has a bulging disc, but he said he’s been moving a lot easier the past few days.
• Because of the rain, Curtis Granderson was not able to throw or go through any drills on the field, but he remains optimistic about the progress of his strained left groin. He’s been hitting and taking fly balls and said he’s so far felt no discomfort.
• Joe Girardi said he’s “hopeful” that Nick Swisher will be back in the lineup tomorrow.
• Javier Vazquez threw only four pitches last night, but Girardi wants to stay away from him because Vazquez isn’t used to pitch two nights in a row. “I wouldn’t plan on using Javy today,” Girardi said.
• With Nick Johnson out for the foreseeable future, Girardi said he plans to give Juan Miranda regular starts at designated hitter, but he also plans to continue rotating some of his regular position players into the DH role to give them half-days off.
Is it still raining at the stadium?
you think they’re going to play?
I detest Joe Maddon and always will after the crap he pulled last year.
These injuries are beyond annoying.
I’m just not going to count on Ace this year. I’m sure there will be times he can pitch, but you never know when his back is going to go out…………
My parents are in the Bronx and they said it’s pouring; I can’t believe they are going to try and play this.
Detest? Isn’t that a bit strong? What did he do that was so wrong?
It’s hardly raining in midtown but it’s real windy and cold. Nasty day here in NY.
May flowers my ***
That’s good that Ace is a little better-hopefully he’ll be back soon.
I think Jorge is right when he said that the problem with the foot might be nerve related.
There are a number of nerves in the area where he was struck.
Getting hit with a baseball on one of those nerves could cause pain well after the initial injury.
Hikers sometimes develop those types of nerve inflammations from walking on hard and uneven surfaces.
It will probably calm down soon on it’s own (hopefully).
“Detest? Isn’t that a bit strong? What did he do that was so wrong?”
Managed the Rays when one of his players got super aggressive running over Cervelli in spring training two years ago. I don’t have a problem with the man.
Brooklyn is bad bad bad. My hat fell off my head. Rats, I really want to watch baseball, that’s the worst part of a rainout– what else are you going to do on a rainy tuesday night? Go watch Ironman2, yeah right.
Maddon reminds me of Joe T. Straight talk to his players (at least on the field) and always calm. He has a real knack for doing the right thing even when it is a bit unorthodox. He also burns the same arms in BP.
He is a very good Manager. Seems like a nice guy too.
drizzling in NJ 20 miles directly west of Stadium
My friend played for the Rays for a bit and said Madden was the most intelligent, eccentric, oldschool, baseball dude he ever ran into. He’s also from Scranton PA, which is very working class and “real”. I dig his look. What did he do last year?
I am furious that they are going to try and play in the rain.
If one of our players get hurt or they stop this game in the middle and we lose CC… I am going to write a VERY angry letter to MLB. They will hear from me if they even think about playing this game.
Ortiz’s leisurely stroll around the bases last night after admiring his HR was apparently the slowest of any player so far this year.
KenDavidoff #Yankees are optimistic they’ll get this game in tonight. Eventually.
LGY-
Knowing Ortiz he was probably running full speed but it just looked slow.
I forgot about that stunt in ST; I’m referring to last year when he walked Tex to get to Alex so Tex couldn’t win the HR title by himself. He was ticked off that CC “hit” Pena………….. There was no reason to walk Tex to face Alex, none; I haven’t forgotten that.
We’ll never know the reason maddon IBB’d Tex. But it was a bad managerial decision. They lost the game. Petty or clueless, take your pick.
On top of that, Alex preserved his 30HR streak.
Good times on our way to a title.
I don’t get why the Yankees are so hell bent on playing this game, but hey – if they want to chance losing CC and having to go with a short pen, that’s on them.
BloggingBombers The tarp remains on the field, but Brian Cashman was told the game will still take place. First pitch? Your guess is as good as mine.
Thank you all for allowing me to vent my negativity towards Maddon.
I feel better now.
YESKimJones Lots of pie questions: They’re now expected but still fun, I don’t get hit by any of it, whipped cream not shaving, and Jeter needs one.
LOL
what else are you going to do on a rainy tuesday night?
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I’m guessing go shopping for a new hat?
(watch last night’s game off the DVR would be my recommendation.)
Didn’t Price also throw at Teixeira’s head? I’m sure that came from Maddon too. He may be a “nice” guy but there are a few things that bug me as a Yankee fan about him.
This could only happen to me-
I stopped at CVS and as I walked through the parking lot to my car in the rain, I noticed my car key was no longer a part of my key chain. Since I had driven to CVS I managed to lose my car key somewhere in the store. I searched my purse and retraced all of my steps in the store and finally, found my car key laying in the middle of the parking lot where it (miraculously) was not run over
I swear. Only me
Anyone remember the thread here a few weeks ago the day that Swisher made the most overrated list, people posted their the top 3 overrated players in the game? My #1 was Papplebon, working out pretty well so far isn’t it? Haahaa, couldn’t have happened to a better guy. During the interview on NESN both he and Pedroia had to bring in Mo’s name and the fact that he blew the Sunday Twins game. Unreal, talk about passing the buck.
and George Costanza Holy Cow!
Yankees are in no position to complain when they lose CC if they are so intent on playing this game…
Trevor May 18th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Didn’t Price also throw at Teixeira’s head? I’m sure that came from Maddon too. He may be a “nice” guy but there are a few things that bug me as a Yankee fan about him.
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He did.
Erica-
Are you kidding ? You found them.
You didn’t even lock yourself out of the car in the rain.
C’mon. Not bad at all really.
Uncle Ellsworth May 18th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
and George Costanza Holy Cow!
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Nice.
doesn’t papelbon throw a change? seems like all he throws is fastballs now and he’s not fooling anyone
MTU (aka GBURL) May 18th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Erica-
Are you kidding ? You found them.
You didn’t even lock yourself out of the car in the rain.
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LOL. Leaving the keys in the store is at least a common mistake people make. I managed to LOSE the key from the rest of the chain in the store. Thats talent
I am amazed by two things
1) The key didn’t get run over or flooded in the parkng lot
2) I didn’t instantly break out into tears
Hey Vic, how do you know he IBB’d Texeria for the that reason ??? Check out how many times Tex gets walk to set up dp’s, think Twins just a few days ago…….Stop believing the crap you read in the NY fish wraps……
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Pat M you’re way off on this one. There were 2 outs at the time they walked him… no reason to do it other than to set up a force at every base and why do that vs A-rod (who just homered) and in the 6th inning?
scrooge
Papelbon throws a splitter, he learned from Schill. Not sure about a change.
“doesn’t papelbon throw a change?”
Since his last visit to the gynecologist when they took him off the female hormones he has stopped throwing “changes” before that it was a regular occurrence.
Papelbon throws a splitttttyyyy.
Maddon just showed proper gamesmanship. Price his Tex as retaliation for CC hitting Pena, which was to be expected.
And Maddon was looking out for his injured player player when he walked Tex. Pena would have won the HR title going away if he was healthy, so why should Tex get a chance to break it? Pena had 39 HRs and missed the last 3 weeks of the season. I would hope Girardi does the same thing if we are in that same position.
Looks like his fastball is more flat and slower than years past by 4 or 5MPH. I remember reading last year that he felt he had to dial it back a little to preserve his arm for the long haul (either that or he’s no longer using PED’s, it’s not like he’s past his prime or even close). His walks are also up a lot, not a great combination for a closer.
Its sliding split, he calls it a slutter
Erica-
“2) I didn’t instantly break out into tears”
It’s impossible to tell when it’s raining.
“I didn’t instantly break out into tears”
Awww. We’re all glad that didnt happen!
CC didn’t hit Pena on purpose – Maddon is a punk and he teaches his team to be punks.
Ehh I find it hard to care that Maddon walked Tex to keep him from winning the HR title. Does it really matter?
LOL and how exactly do you know Pena would have won the HR title?
Papelbon throws a splitter, he learned from Schill. Not sure about a change.
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ah right, I thought he threw one to cano yesterday? best pitch of his night. why doesn’t he throw it more?
Erica-I agree with MTU, at least you didn’t lock yourself out of the car in the rain. The one time I managed that, it was 30 degrees and about to snow. And not only were my keys in the car, so was my phone. Not a pleasant experience. LOL
Patrick, it bothers me. It tells me that Maddon put some stupid personal vendetta against integrity. Yes, I know that was the final game of the season, but that doesn’t make a difference to me. I don’t spend my time thinking about the guy, but since he was brought up………….
you cant just say “ok its raining we are not playing this game”…there are a lot of factors that go into it that the yankees probably don’t control….i live about 10-15 minutes from the stadium and it is barely drizzling, its actually a bit sunny now here.
# Patrick May 18th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Ehh I find it hard to care that Maddon walked Tex to keep him from winning the HR title. Does it really matter?
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That doesn’t surprise me at all, didn’t Tex wind up tied with Pena at 40 HR’s? Of course he wants “his guy” to finish 1st in homers if he can help it.
Patrick
Obviously, him keeping Teixeira from possibly winning the HR title does not matter. But it is a small sign of a larger picture with Maddon. With that guy in ST running over and injuring Cervelli in 2008. Cervelli could have been a key player for us when Jorge went down for the season.
There was obviously no intent with CC hitting Pena. For him to try and injure Teixeira right before the playoffs is shameful.
A-Rod had better career numbers against Sonnenstein going into that AB. He had already homered earlier. Tex has struck out 4 times in 12 ABs vs. Sonnenstein, A-Rod has not struck out in 15 ABs against him.
Also, RH hitters had far better numbers against Sonnenstein than lefties did in 2009.
There was no baseball logic to walk Tex in that spot.
Betsy, wasn’t Pena already done for the season, I thought he was done after the accidental CC plunk and he was stuck on 40, so by walking him he preserved the tie for Pena.
Betsy
“LOL and how exactly do you know Pena would have won the HR title?”
LOL and how exactly do you know Teix would have hit a HR in the at-bat in which he was walked?
You really are annoying. How old are you that you still live with your parents and cry about people that don’t even know you exist?
“LOL and how exactly do you know Pena would have won the HR title?”
Unless you think he wouldn’t have hit a HR in the final 20 something games of the season, it is a safe assumption that he would have.
Remember, he had 39 in early September when he got injured. You have to figure he would have hit at least one more in nearly a month.
Erin May 18th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Erica-I agree with MTU, at least you didn’t lock yourself out of the car in the rain. The one time I managed that, it was 30 degrees and about to snow. And not only were my keys in the car, so was my phone. Not a pleasant experience. LOL
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Not a pleasent experience. What did you do??
The closest I ever came to that was once running into a place to get coffee and I couldn’t find my keys when I left. Turns out I left them in the ignition…. with the car running
Thank goodness the door didn’t lock behind me
“Yankees are in no position to complain when they lose CC if they are so intent on playing this game…”
Whom would they complain to?
Richard
what’s wrong with you? you cant talk/type to someone without acting like an azz hole?
Maddon was just doing his player a solid. Who cares about the stupid HR title?
Joe Maddon seems like a decent enough guy. And he has hilarious quotes so he’s good in my book
Pena would have definitely had the HR title if he stayed healthy.
What, he would have gone homerless in his final 80 something ABs to end the season? For a guy who had 39 to begin with at the beginning of the month?
I find that hard to believe. He is a legit power hitter. He would have run into a few.
Ledger_Yankees Dark skies here
Mike, I know that………….that’s why I’m annoyed.
Gray, I was not assuming that at all………….it was just that he was denied the chance.
testing
again
well the rain picked up here again and the shots YES are showing of the field arent good
Ok, Patrick – we part ways.
CR, thanks for defending me, but don’t bother with that clown – he doesn’t deserve a response.
CR9
What’s wrong with you? Heroicly coming to the rescue on behalf of a stranger? Constantly oogling over the way men look.
You’re both annoying and are apparent social rejects.
Let’s see if Maddon would have done that against the Red Sox.
No, he would probably tell his pitcher to purposely throw a cookie down the middle so that the Sox player would win the HR title.
Okay, I just purchased 2 hours of internet time from ATT at the Starbucks here in White Plains, NY in order to say:
We have three winners in today’s Guess The Line Up. Congratulations to:
Roger(The Dutch Yankees Fan)
Erin
Warning Track Power
I parked on the street after asking the barista here if it was legal; she said yes, but I am nervously watching to make sure my care is (a) there, and (b) unticketed!
It was raining too hard to walk from the apartment building where my daughter is, though on a nice day it would have been a nice walk.
Kim says Yanks don’t have a long man tonight
guess that is Boone Logan for 3 innings.
Erica – always OPPC – Sesame Street Mafia and GTLU supporter May 18th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Erin May 18th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Erica-I agree with MTU, at least you didn’t lock yourself out of the car in the rain. The one time I managed that, it was 30 degrees and about to snow. And not only were my keys in the car, so was my phone. Not a pleasant experience. LOL
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Not a pleasent experience. What did you do??
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I was at the movies, so I went back inside and asked to use their phone. My brother eventually came to my rescue after he got my spare key. So it wasn’t that bad, I’ll just never forget that feeling of realizing what I had done. And I remember my grandma always telling me that locking your keys in your car is something you only do once, so my one time is up. Hopefully. LOL
I haven’t read anything yet from since I left. But I heard some interesting stuff about one Hanley Ramirez on the radio. Sounds like a fiasco in Florida.
blog fight
How can Boone Logan go 3 innings after pitching last night? This is crazy…….
Doreen – From White Plains – GTLU Stuff & Photos May 18th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Okay, I just purchased 2 hours of internet time from ATT at the Starbucks here in White Plains, NY in order to say:
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Thats dedication Doreen
richard
it has to do with showing people respect, as you would or should in real life. you wouldnt or shouldnt attack a person in real life, why do it over the internet?
Does it make you feel tough using the internet?! Its not about rescuing, its about common respect and courtesy.
And I’ll ogle over any man if I want to richie! Alex Rodriguez has one fine hot body, dont he!
Surprised nobody’s mentioned the Galea HGH thing yet. Could be bad news for A-Rod…
So it sounds like Girardi is going with a rotating platoon at DH?
Erica -
Well, I had said I would try…
And I forgot to bring a book!
Erin May 18th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I was at the movies, so I went back inside and asked to use their phone. My brother eventually came to my rescue after he got my spare key. So it wasn’t that bad, I’ll just never forget that feeling of realizing what I had done. And I remember my grandma always telling me that locking your keys in your car is something you only do once, so my one time is up. Hopefully. LOL
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I hope your grandma is right!
I didn’t even know you COULD buy blocks of internet time. I’m learning something new every day!!
Doreen – From White Plains – GTLU Stuff & Photos May 18th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Erica -
Well, I had said I would try…
And I forgot to bring a book!
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I have decided my Kindle is now my best friend. We are inseperable
I don’t respect you or that hole that only knows how to cry over every little meaningless thing.
So yes, I would in fact let you know in real life. I don’t respect either of you.
Doreen-
“So it sounds like Girardi is going with a rotating platoon at DH? ”
No Doreen. He is going with a rotating “pontoon” @ DH.
Please consider the weather before posting.
Face, I was actually quite happy that Madden elected to juice the bases that day….It allowed Alex to not only hit 30 dingers, but he reached 100 rbi’s which yielded some serious coin for me on a wager I made upon Alex’s return for the dl…….Regardless of the intent to to keep Tex & Pena tied for the hr title ( CC did put Pena on the dl ), that’s hardly a measuring stick to evaluate a mgr, don’t you think ????//…
richard May 18th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
I don’t respect you or that hole that only knows how to cry over every little meaningless thing.
So yes, I would in fact let you know in real life. I don’t respect either of you.
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I sure don’t respect you either.
But I hope that insulting strangers on the internet makes you feel like a really, big strong man
Ledger_Yankees Hella rain. Tarp still on the field.
So yes, I would in fact let you know in real life. I don’t respect either of you.
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Luckily, nobody cares if they have richard from the internet’s respect.
richard
well, thats your right! I take it you are a homophobe? Aww, cant handle my ogling over men! Deal with it baby!
Star Ledger used the wrod “hella”?
that’s not good
[Comment From Marc]
When Damon left Boston for New York, he was booed upon his return to Fenway. Did you get booed upon your return to the NY press box in the Stadium after leaving NY for Boston?
Pete A: moving on
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If only Jerkface was there!
I was at the movies, so I went back inside and asked to use their phone. My brother eventually came to my rescue after he got my spare key. So it wasn’t that bad, I’ll just never forget that feeling of realizing what I had done. And I remember my grandma always telling me that locking your keys in your car is something you only do once, so my one time is up. Hopefully. LOL
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Erin – I’ve done it twice. Oooops ( although both times it happened I was 17 if that makes the situation any better lol)
Uncle Ellsworth May 18th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Star Ledger used the wrod “hella”?
that’s not good
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Uncle E, he uses it all the time.
Again, why are the Yankees insisting on playing this game? They have a zillion injuries and a very short pen……….sheesh.
Just ignore that a s s clown………
The start time has been delayed. Once the start time information becomes available, it will be posted.
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Uncle E -
the Ledger uses “hella” hella.
NYY626 May 18th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Erin – I’ve done it twice. Oooops ( although both times it happened I was 17 if that makes the situation any better lol)
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Uh oh. Maybe my grandma’s theory is wrong!! lol
is that why there was a discussion about it a few weels ago? I just thought it was blog fluff
is he from bay area?
Put a sock in it Richard.
Nobody is impressed with a grammar school kid talking tough on the Internet.
You are boring us.
Why do people insult each other on a damn Yankee blog site, I don’t get it? Talk baseball and a few other things that people enjoy discussing, but personal attacks when you never get to show your face? It doesn’t make any sense…it’s certainly cowardice though.
According to Peter, the Yankees were “furious” with Beckett in Fenway.
I guess their press quotes didn’t really line up with how they felt. They lied to us!
Tonight should be interesting. I wonder if Beckett will be afraid to pitch inside.
no one in Jersey says hella
New Post: Rain keeps falling, we keep waiting
I have now moved to a table where I can keep a constant eye on my car. I was lucky that after 6 pm you don’t have to feed the meters. I don’t carry change.
I am not used to city living. I am a queen of suburbia.
I’m so upset by his comments; I’m shaking as I type this because I don’t have his respect, lol
Uncle E -
Marc Carig is trying to change that. It’s a one-man mission!!
Hella rain?
Is Bret trying to convince us the world is ending again or something?
new thread
“Again, why are the Yankees insisting on playing this game? They have a zillion injuries and a very short pen……….sheesh.”
Maybe it has to do with trying to avoid Pettitte batting in CitiField? I know some have suggested that on here.
Betsy, I thought you were telling everyone to ignore me? Why don’t you take your own advise, hypocrite? 80% of the people on this blog can’t stand your constant crying and DESPERATE attention-seeking ways. It’s embarassing and disgusting.
Respond to me, hypocrite.
SJ, nobody is impressed with a bitter old man who tries to live through his nephew’s life and all he has is this blog and the strangers who “respect” him. Laughable.
Sorry, chum, new thread
Richard, obviously your new here. Get some respect. SJ has been on this blog since day one and is one of the most respected people in this tight community. A lot of us want to hear what he has to say.
Show some respect or go back to your PSP.
Man, I hope they scratch this game. Give everyone a rest.