Hughes’ turn at the plate
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on May 22, 2010 
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When Phil Hughes was looking at colleges, he was being recruited primarily as a pitcher, but he was also expected to swing the bat a little bit. He could play the infield corners, and he was pretty big for a teenager so he had some pop.
Tonight he’ll get his chance to hit in the big leagues. This will be his first start in an interleague game on the road.
“I was just big my senior year,” Hughes said. “So if I got the bat on the ball it was OK. I didn’t have a great approach or anything. I was just looking for a fastball every single pitch, and if I got one, sometime I could hit it. That was the extent of my hitting ability.”
As long as he doesn’t hit his finger on a bunt attempt, I’m sure he’ll be fine.
I’m so disappointed I don’t get coverage of this game tonight.
Go Hughes!!
Hughes will be seeing a heavy dose of curves thus afternoon after giving away his hitting strategy
Separated at birth: Steve Palermo and John Franco.
I might be a little late to the party with this one, but why would the Yanks trade for a guy who was on the DL for depression? That doesn’t sound like someone who could handle the Bronx when he is struggling.
All signs point to the Yanks not trying to add more payroll. They already are paying out more than last year. Unless they can dump a salary, I don’t see them making a move to add more. They would really have to be blown away.
SAS I don’t know if you saw my post expressing my appreciation to you because I think you were gone by the time I posted it. But anyway thanks for kind words.
GB7 -
Going back to previous thread – I had forgotten Robertson pitched 2 innings the night before. Silly me.
Going to the beach. Just wanted to say good morning ummm.. afternoon on my way out
Let’s go Yankees!!!!!
Happy Yankee viewing!
Yankee fans that live outside the Yankees home area are going to get screwed by Fox moving their game to Saturday nights. They will have four or more regional games which means you’ll get one of those games while the rest of the Saturday night games are blackout in your area. If you live in the Boston or Chicago or Philly and you’re a Yankee fan and the Yankees are playing on Saturday night, but are not playing any of those teams then most likely the Yankee game is blackout for you and you’ll get whatever regional game from Fox in your area.
CRAWDADDY (Boycott ESPN-NY) May 22nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Yankee fans that live outside the Yankees home area are going to get screwed by Fox
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Sadly, this is my story. Sigh. I’m stuck with the Cubs game tonight.
I’m going out anyway-but if I actually got to watch the Yankee game I may have altered my plans. lol
Have a fun day at the beach Erica!
I’m stuck with the Tigers game in Michigan. I’ve read direct quotes from Ed Goren, the president of Fox sports and this format of showing regional Saturday night games will continue if successful and might be more so next season. Yankee fans living outide the NY area will most likely be blackout of seeing any Yankees games on Saturday night unless the Yankees are playing the home team in your area.
We are screwed! When that happens, I will boycott Saturday night baseball and do other things instead.
Are those Yankees games still on MLB.TV?
Bronx Born.
I saw you kind note but I am on my way out now. I’ll be in touch this afternoon or tomorrowl
Phil the thrill , on the hill…going for #6.
Craw
You did in fact say that about Higgy and I said you were right he’d have to pick it up in order to earn a promotion.
But where I think you’re wrong is Murphy could definitely swing his way right on to Tampa’s roster by July if he’s raking. He has an advanced bat so that he’d probably be able to more than hold his own there and he’s a quick study who has supposedly really picked up the nuances of the position very quickly. A couple of months understudy with Higgy would be a good thing for his development behind the plate
Champ,
In my opinion, the Yankees won’t push Murphy to the FSL because he’s new to catching. We’ll find out soon enough whether I was right or not.
GTLU
Jeter SS
Gardy CF
TexMex 1B
ARod 3B
Cano 2B
Swish RF
Velli C
Winn LF
Phranchise SP
I’m a lil torn in that maybe Russo earned another start today even though Pelfry a righty is going….but I think Joe will go with Winn today and Russo Sun vs. Johan…..
I get the Cubs-Rangers game tonight, but I have to go to my daughter’s choir banquet tonight so I will be sneaking iphone mlb views anyway. I do hate this regional game thing since I never will get the Yankee games.
Doreen May 22nd, 2010 at 12:12 pm
GB7 -
Going back to previous thread – I had forgotten Robertson pitched 2 innings the night before. Silly me.
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Silliness is always welcome and usually necessary before the games. there cerainly isn’t any during and after the games. I was sure that he had pitched long the night before, but, had to check to make sure my mind wasn’t playing tricks (no smart ass remarks, Randy) and it was really on Wednesday night. Robertson has looked great in his last few games. Hopefully, he’s turned a corner.
I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Phil was to get a hit, but I’d tell him not to swing.
A May game vs. the Mets is meaningless in the grand scheme of things. Losing Phil would be the polar opposite of meaningless.
Jeter-SS
Gardner-CF
Tex-1B
AROD-3B
Cano-2B
Swisher-RF
Cervelli-C
Winn-LF
Hughes-P
This seems like a winner. Of course, all my other wrong guesses in the past have too.
Saturday fox games day or night are never on MLB.com, only radio broadcasts allowed due to blackout restrictions
CRAWDADDY (Boycott ESPN-NY) May 22nd, 2010 at 12:27 pm
I’m stuck with the Tigers game in Michigan. I’ve read direct quotes from Ed Goren, the president of Fox sports and this format of showing regional Saturday night games will continue if successful and might be more so next season
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What do you think, Crawdaddy, should we start a protest???
no GTLU on Saturday…right?
Please I do not want to see Randy Winn in the lineup today. I say go with the kid Russo.
Are we doing GTLU today?
russo earned himself another start.
Erin,
Reading Ed Goren’s comments gave me the impression that he wants people to watch his Fox games at night or not watch any MLB games at all on Saturday night television.
I say go with Russo, but Girardi will do otherwise. Ugh.
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Winn LF
Hughes P
CRAWDADDY (Boycott ESPN-NY) May 22nd, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Erin,
Reading Ed Goren’s comments gave me the impression that he wants people to watch his Fox games at night or not watch any MLB games at all on Saturday night television.
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I really don’t like Ed Goren.
If we play GTLU it’s probably the same as yesterday except Hughes for Vazquez.
Fran
lol, ya never know! That sneaky Girardi may try to dupe us again!!
you gonna be on yuku tonight?!
CR9
Looking forward to today’s game?
So who are you rooting for..Bayern or Inter?
CR9-how’s your puppy doing?
Roger
I am going for Inter!! The (Gorgeous) Special One against the scummy Germans!! Special One!! Special One!!
What a great headline from NLB, about Hughes and Pelfrey.
“Fruits of the system, began to ripen tn the Big Apple,” yeah baby!!
Erin
Thanks for asking! I dont want to get ahead of myself, but her face looked the slightest bit better to me today. A little less red, so I think it’s a good sign!
Speculating about whether or not Greinke wants to play in NY is good fodder for a slow Saturday morning.
However, Cashman has a history of taking the path of least resistance (albeit more expensive).
Why trade for Greinke, when he could just pursue Cliff Lee with cash?
Someone asked about Yankee fans wanting to DFA Winn when Granderson comes back? I feel bad because I almost posted something last night. But how about an exercise? What would Russo have to do to stay on the big league roster when Granderson comes back?
Hi CR,
Yeah, it would be like Girardi to pull a fast one
I hope to join you guys tonight.Looking forward to a good game.
GTLU just in case
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Winn LF
Hughes P
Kimberely ‘Cano’ Jones is on WFAN.
bosox gives the ball to Matsuzaka tonight, Philly will have a Phil-day with him.
ss jeter
cf gardner
1b teixeira
3b rodriguez
2b cano
rf swisher
c cervelli
lf russo
p hughes
I haven’t decided yet.
This game must suck for Real Madrid:
-This final is in their stadium
-Star player for Bayern is Robben(who they released last summer)
-Star player for Inter is Sneijder(who they released last summer)
CR9 May 22nd, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Erin
Thanks for asking! I dont want to get ahead of myself, but her face looked the slightest bit better to me today. A little less red, so I think it’s a good sign!
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That’s good-glad to hear it!
So, now Daisuke AND Wakefield are both in the rotation? I bet, Wake’s momma taught him to always keep the faith and things will work out.
“What would Russo have to do to stay on the big league roster when Granderson comes back?”
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Convince Winn to retire…..
Since Russo’s been prepped to be a UT/SuperUT player, he’d have to show that he’s a good fielder. That’s 1A. Show that he can hit major league pitching. And someone else would have to totally suck. If Russo could play SS, that would solve a lot of problems, but at the expense of Ramiro.
There was a tiny Lackey v. AJ debate last week. Some of you still liking Lackey? I don’t recall him having so much command issues when he was with the Angels.
m
Cliff doesn’t look soo good since his stint on the DL. I’m sure he’s STILL getting his footing. Last night he gave up 8 taters,they won bur sheesh Louise!
Why can’t Russo play SS? Does he not have the arm strength? If thats the case, the Yankees should move A-Rod or Cano to short when Russo is in the game. I know that will never happen, but both guys have the arm strength. If Russo is a significantly better hitter than Pena, I think its worth it.
David Adams of Trenton was removed from the game against Portland with a leg injury. The portland 2nd baseman stepped on Adams leg on a slide into 2nd base in the top of the first inning. No report on what the injury was but Adams had to be helped off of the field.
gfd,
Lee had 4 runs through however many innings. Then he lost it, gave up 2, reliever allowed 2 more inherited runners to score. But there was no way Lee was losing that game. When it rains it pours in Seattle, though. 15 runs (all early ones, too).
I’m not a huge Lee fan. He’s good and all, but I’m not tripping over myself to fawn all over him. If they sign him, I’ll cheer for him for sure.
to those of you who cant watch the game due to blackout and without mlbtv, if you know where to look, you can watch these games online for free. i do it when my wife wants to watch some of her stupid ass shows instead of baseball.
i’d post a place to go but not sure if i’ll get kicked out or not
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Tex 1B
Arod 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Russo LF
Hughes P
Russo is a better hitter than Pena and plays a better outfield = better utility guy. Pena, we hardly knew ye.
Either they cut Winn or they send down Ramiro in order to keep Russo up in the big leagues (when Grandy returns). I hate Winn so much, but they’re gonna keep him around for a while longer because he’s a healthy body in the outfield. His time with the Yankees is almost up.
GreenBeret7 May 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
David Adams of Trenton was removed from the game against Portland with a leg injury. The portland 2nd baseman stepped on Adams leg on a slide into 2nd base in the top of the first inning.
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Ouch!! That sounds painful.
Dylan May 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Why can’t Russo play SS? Does he not have the arm strength? If thats the case, the Yankees should move A-Rod or Cano to short when Russo is in the game. I know that will never happen, but both guys have the arm strength. If Russo is a significantly better hitter than Pena, I think its worth it.
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It would get a little crowded on the field at shortstop with Jeter playing there at the same time, wouldn’t it?
Dylan May 22nd, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Why can?t Russo play SS? Does he not have the arm strength? If thats the case, the Yankees should move A-Rod or Cano to short when Russo is in the game. I know that will never happen, but both guys have the arm strength. If Russo is a significantly better hitter than Pena, I think its worth it.
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And when was the last time Cano played short?
ball players are creatures of habit. You cant just take someone who does one thing every day and suddenly make him do something else. Use your head.
I’d send down Ramiro Pena when Granderson comes back. However, that doesn’t mean that I think Winn will be cut from the team soon.
i love kim jones and the fact that she knows so much about baseball makes her even more attractive.
Hi Mel,
I see you “adopted” another son. Watching Russo’s interview with Kim last night after the game was funny. He looked so dazed by it all.
Erin May 22nd, 2010 at 1:21 pm
GreenBeret7 May 22nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
David Adams of Trenton was removed from the game against Portland with a leg injury. The portland 2nd baseman stepped on Adams leg on a slide into 2nd base in the top of the first inning.
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Ouch!! That sounds painful.
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Hopefully it was only a spike wound, but, it sounds a little more serious than that.
Dylan,
I’m not sure, but I think I read the opinion here.
Everyone,
You won’t get kicked out for posting it, but please make sure you put a disclaimer for bugs. Justin’s pretty safe, but the ATHDT (?) one is full of viral stuff.
i use channelsurfing dot net. never had a problem with it myself. but like always, buyer beware. again, i use it a couple times a week.
I also use firefox with noscript, adblock, and web of trust.
GreenBeret7,
I should have been more clear. I meant if Jeter was to get hurt for a significant period of time, it might be worth it. If its just for one or two games a month, it doesn’t really matter.
Everyone sucks except SJ and CB,
It can’t hurt for these guys to learn another position. The more versatile they are the better. Both guys definitely have the ability to play another position.
Pretend Blog Octo-Mommy?
Lackey hasn’t been pitching good but he is obviously better than he has shown recently. Then again facing the Phils is a little different than Seattle and the A’s who he faced often with the Angels. Also the smaller Fenway dump ballpark willl factor in.
Hector Noesi is starting the first game of the Trenton Double Header. I fully expect him to strangle replacement 2nd baseman for screwing up 2 plays at 2nd and costing him 2 runs.
lol, remember when suggesting A-rod play an inning or two wasn’t such a weird idea?
lol, remember when suggesting A-rod play an inning or two @ SS wasn’t such a weird idea?
Russo probably can play SS for a day, but he’s spent most of his career at 3B and 2B. Still I’d keep him and send Pena to Scranton when Granderson comes back.
I like Miranda/Thames sharing DH duty. Need Winn to be the fourth OF.
The Grienke trade talk is goofy. Kansas City is not giving up its No. 1 asset when he’s signed through 2012.
As for Lackey…. I thought his “stuff” was just ordinary last year and his fastball was slower. Still he’s a tough SOB and really knows how to compete. Glad the Yanks didn’t shell out five years for him…. equally glad it’s Boston that did. I bet AJ wins more games in his five Yankee seasons than Lackey will with the Sawx.
Roger
lol, you know you’re going with Robben and Bayern!!
m,
He was only a Gold Glove shortstop lol. He was much better than Derek Jeter defensively when he came to the Yankees.
lol, Nick.
I’ve only got Hughes and now Russo. I think I can let Gardner go. He can now ground out to the SS without people screaming, “Why isn’t Gardner BUNTING???!!????!”
How about just waiting until Russo does a little more before retiring his number in Monument Park or trying to push him into the HOF while he’s playing. He’s not a great infielder, though, about average as a 2nd baseman. below average at short and 3rd.
m
I already adopted Russo last night. Do I have to take you to court to fight for custody?!
My Pick of g t l u
Captain Jetah SS
Gardy CF
Mark Tex 1B
A Rod 3B
Robbi Cano 2B
Swishalicious RF
Kevin “Mad Dog” Russo LF
Frank & Beans Cervelli C
Phil of the future P
Joba will be on WFAN with Kim in 10 minutes. If anyone is interested.
“I bet AJ wins more
gamestitles in his five Yankee seasons than Lackey will with the Sawx.”Fixed!
I think you’re more likely to see Moeller catching tonight rather than Cervelli. He needs a break.
Fran,
Here’s the espn recap. Kevin’s brother and ni-ece were in attendance (they flew in!), but he didn’t know the protocol for tickets so mom & grandma watched from home.
I don’t know-I can’t see El Nino getting sent down when Granderson comes back-Russo can’t play SS can he? What are they going to do when Jeter needs a day off?
i love it. new guy gets a couple hits and suddenly let’s send the guy down who we know can play all over the infield and isnt a complete black hole with the bat.
I might!
Robben,van Bommel,van Gaal – Sneijder
But Sneijder is a former Ajax player and still very close with the Ajax fans…
Tough call
People realize that most bench players aren’t on the roster for their bats right? I said MOST.
I’m sorry, m, you can’t disavow your kids.
Without having had a full cup of coffee yet, I can think of Hughes, AJ, Cervelli, Gardner, and now Russo. Aceves might count too, and an argument could be made that certain non-Yankees possessed with island integrity are your kids too.
Step-kids don’t count; you can’t keep Joba from going to the ball forever.
(sorry for that awkward Joba-as-Cinderella analogy)
Fran,
Sorry, it was marchand:
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-.....id=5209920
Everyone,
No, it’s not that (at least for me). The thing is that he’s been groomed to be a Super UT (who can’t play SS? ), so I think one day he’ll be here. I’m not looking to DFA anyone for him, but he has a week to prove himself because Granderson is back next week (fingers X’d)
Mel,
Too bad Russo didn’t know about the tickets. But I guess he’ll know for tonight and tomorrow. Now I hope that Joe plays him.
GTLU for tonight:
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Teix 1B
Alex 3B
Cano 2B
Cervy C
Winn RF
Russo LF
Hugheeeeees P
I think Russo can be like Randy Velarde.
Wally Matthews show is in 1050 right now. Analyzing the Subway series with Seth Everett.
I can’t remember the last time the Yankees played a regular season fox game at 7pm
Okay.
I never adopted Cervelli. You must have me confused with trisha.
Aceves was a man when he joined the Yankees.
AJ was just immature enough to qualify.
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Miranda 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Winn LF
Hughes P
John in NJ May 22nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
I can’t remember the last time the Yankees played a regular season fox game at 7pm
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last yr vs red sox
I can’t remember a regular season game on Fox involving any teams that started at 7.
Sorry I didn’t officially start GTLU – errands.
GTLU is Open.
I have re-linked to the GTLU site, so you can check the schedule, standings, winning lineup, winners, paricipants. Once the game thread begins, I am going to take the link down. Thanks.
I don’t understand why Girardi wold change the lineup. Russo hits RHP better than LHP.
SS Jeter
CF Gardner
1B Teixeira
3B Rodriguez
2B Cano
RF Swisher
C Cervelli
LF Russo
P Hughes
Thanks Doreen
Trenton leads 3-2 going into bottom of the third. Justin Christian with a solo homer and Romine with an RBI single to score Austin Krum who is 2-2 with run scored and a stolen base.
Doreen
Dont worry about it! We’re all grateful that you do it each day!
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Russo LF
Moeller C
Hughes P
Thanks!
OMG, someone called Kim Jones and said Hughes should be a setup man for Joba when Mo finally retires because it’s easier to find a starter.
How was that guy smart enough to complete a phone call?
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Russo LF
Hughes P
m, I have not confused you with Trisha.
You can say that Cervelli isn’t one of your kids, but your feelings for him are clear.
Sounds like one of the “smarter” LoHud posters made that call.
Rich,
Look at it another way. At least that moron took time out from here to make that call to Kim.
It’s all good.
“Rich in NJ says:
May 22, 2010 at 1:55 pm
OMG, someone called Kim Jones and said Hughes should be a setup man for Joba when Mo finally retires because it’s easier to find a starter.”
Was it Francessa disguising his voice
Gardner CF
Swisher RF
Tex 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Cervelli C
Russo 3B
Pena 2B
Hughes P
Nice work, guys.
Why would Hughes set up for a guy he’s better than?
/Betsy’d
CR9#2
Is that you CR9?
I think I’m going to have to ask you to decide which lineup you want to go with. In the spirit of the game.
New thread. No more lineups in this one. Thanks!
Hi Doreen,
Here is my line-up:
Derek SS
Brett CF
Tex 1B
ARod 3B
Robbie 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Russo LF
Hughes P
Thanks
raymagnetic –
LOL
Queen Doreen,
In Case you missed it this my entry
My Pick of g t l u
Captain Jetah SS
Gardy CF
Mark Tex 1B
A Rod 3B
Robbi Cano 2B
Swishalicious RF
Kevin “Mad Dog” Russo LF
Frank & Beans Cervelli C
Phil of the future P
Mark – you have 2 third basemen. Do you want Pena at SS?
Frank n Beans -
Gotcha.
new post guys and gals
I’m changing my lineup. Take out Winn, add Russo. Hey, it worked last night.
Jeter SS
Gardner CF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
Russo LF
Hughes P
Here’s mine GTLU
SS Jeter
CF Gardner —- but I want Girardi to swap them!
1B Tex
3B Alex
2B Cano
RF Swish
LF Winn
C Moeller
P Hughes
I gotta get one right reventually!
thanx