Mitre to pitch for SWB tonight
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on Jul 15, 2010 
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There has (understandably) been a lot of attention focused on the Yankees bullpen lately and there’s no doubt that it’s one of the few problem areas. When I talked to Brian Cashman yesterday, he said the bullpen is one of the obvious areas that the team will consider addressing as the trade deadline gets closer, but he mentioned that possible solutions could be both “internal or external.”
On the internal front, Cashman said the Yankees will be watching closely as versatile righty Sergio Mitre pitches tonight for the SWB Yankees. Mitre has been on the DL with an oblique injury but put up a 2.88 ERA in 25 innings before getting hurt and could be in line for a more prominent spot with the Yankees once he’s healthy.
Another option is Jonathan Albaladejo. He’s been up with the Yankees before and never been able to sustain success, yet he’s clearly having a great run in Triple-A right now and got the save in the Triple-A All-Star Game Wednesday night. Check out Donnie Collins’s story on that here.
Could the Yankees go outside for bullpen help? Sure. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they do. But there are also some interesting options inside the organization and you can bet that Mitre and Albaladejo will do whatever they can to make an impact.
Both deserve an opportunity to help the team win in the 2nd half.
Given the choice, Mitre deserves his shot much more than Albie.
Someone in the bullpen has to step up and get keys outs on a consistent basis.
Mitre has impressed me so much this season. He is clearly throwing the ball so much better compared to last year.
Albie worries me a bit. One day he pitches just fine and the next appearance he may give up 2-4 runs in an inning or two.
I can’t re-do this discussion.
Doreen-
I’m with you.
I’ve wanted to be able to post this all afternoon but refused to do it on a thread dealing with Bob Sheppard or the Boss. But I really do need to post it. So here goes.
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send down CHoP, Gaudin, and maybe even Robertson– call up albie, sanchez, and MELANCON. They need to give this guy a chance. im shocked the yanks havent made more moves internally as the season has gone on.
Albie worries me a bit. One day he pitches just fine and the next appearance he may give up 2-4 runs in an inning or two.
Albie has only given up 5 runs all season in AAA. He deserves the shot.
Albie worries me a bit. One day he pitches just fine and the next appearance he may give up 2-4 runs in an inning or two.
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Just like Chamberlain, Robertson, Logan, Park and Gaudin.
In an ideal world Aceves would be back in the bullpen, but given the fact that he’s getting his 3rd epidural steroid injection- surgery remains a possibility for him in the near future.
I’d like to see a bullpen made up of pitchers who can throw strikes, as in Brandon League, Shawn Camp, Leo Nunez, Joel Hanrahan, pitchers who might be obtainable without mortgaging our future.
Cashman has 16 days to sort out the bullpen. Mitre is a virtual lock with his ability to throw multiple innings. He’ll be closely watched tonight in his rehab start.
On the bubble are Gaudin, Mosely, and Park. How well the team plays in the next 15 games will influence Cashman in making decisions.
I had hopes that Tim Norton might be ready for a promotion by early August after racing through the system from Tampa to Trenton to Scranton. He had great numbers, but, then got hurt, so, that’s probably put of the question, now.
Trisha -
I am so sorry you have to deal with this garbage. I hope you succeed in putting an end to it.
Doreen-
How about we rebel and hijack this thread ?
Who would you like to see as an upgrade to Russo on our bench ?
It can be internal or external as with potential BP arms.
Who would you like to see as an upgrade to Russo on our bench ?
It can be internal or external as with potential BP arms.
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MTU-
Have a feeling that Chad Tracy, who has hit 2 homers in his short stint with SWB, will be brought up to replace Russo, to play some 3B/DH.
go Meat Tray!
i still like you better than Gaudin!
GB7 -
When did Norton get hurt? What happened? He was one of the pitchers I saw when I went to Trenton weekend before this past one. He did a really nice job the day I saw him. That’s a disappointment.
Trader-
You do realize you are a certified rebel by discussing this subject ?
That might work since Russo hasn’t shown much so far.
Maybe we bring back Hairston for an encore, or if I really want to dream we get Wiggington.
I would like to see Curtis upgraded by someone like Cody Ross.
Mitre’s a great addition for the back end of the bullpen.
Scott Downs would be even better addition for the front end.
Hey GB-7 !
Do you have any idea if this guy is a descendant of Butch Cavendish ?
Thanks,
http://www.andoveradvertiser.c.....n/?ref=rss
MTU -
I wish I paid attention and knew all the people available or desirable.
I usually skim the “fantasy trade” posts. Ha!
Again with Albaladejo? He’s not a major leaguer. He’s a 4A player, looks great in the minors but isn’t good enough to see any sort of success in the majors. We’ve seen this before, Coltor Bean, Andy Phillips, Shelley Duncan, I’m sure there are plenty of others who I can’t think of right now.
Trader, as for Tracy – you’re probably right. The Yankees may be taking a long look at him as a potential Eric Hinske type of addition; but his big league numbers this year are awful.
Mike Dunn would really be handy right about now in that pen.
He, not Melky, might be the player that the Yankees regret shipping out in the Vazquez trade.
Hairston’s not coming here. He’s got a great situation in San Diego. He plays more than he would here, he’s with his brother, and San Diego is actually in the pennant race out there with a chance to win the division.
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vblade -
Dunn doesn’t throw enough strikes, or didn’t.
Doreen-
Well. that’s one down.
Here’s a sportswriter going all out for page hits.
Gregg Doyel from CBS Sports says bring back PEDs and make baseball exciting again.
http://www.cbssports.com/colum.....eContainer
Doreen, Norton pitched 2 innings on the 3rd of July, and put on the DL on the 6th of July, but I haven’t been able to find out why. Still looking, though.
GB what would you think of the Jays’s Scott Downs as a possible eighth inning guy? Any idea what he cost. I read a “B” prospect.
MTU (aka GBURL) July 15th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Trader-
You do realize you are a certified rebel by discussing this subject ?
That might work since Russo hasn?t shown much so far.
Maybe we bring back Hairston for an encore, or if I really want to dream we get Wiggington.
I would like to see Curtis upgraded by someone like Cody Ross.
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MTU,
I don’t think that the Padres are going to part with Hairston while they’re still in the playoff picture.
I could go for Wiggy and Cody Ross. I just don’t think the O’s are going to do the Yankees any favors on the trade front.
Personally I’m still holding out hope for Adam Dunn, now that it looks like he and the Nationals are pushing away from the contract table he’s more available. Imagine the damage he would do slugging in this lineup.
Maybe we bring back Hairston for an encore, or if I really want to dream we get Wiggington
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MTU-
Wiggington has been awful the last 4-5 weeks. Did you mean Willingham?? Now I could see him as our right handed bat.
GB7 -
What a shame.
Wigginton has been pretty terrible the past 2 months or so… maybe he’s not used to playing so much?
San Diego is in 1st place, don’t know if they want to give up Hairston.
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“I would like to see Curtis upgraded by someone like Cody Ross.”
I like Ross also. But are you going to Make Curtis a platoon player?
Chip-
you’re right about dealing with the orioles. I just like wiggington’s overall capabilities as a super util guy. I can dream can’t I ?
YT-
see what I said to Chip above. I would love Willingham but I think he costs too much and may not even be available. Ross is available.
Apparently Hairston isn’t an option either.
The problem is, if you look at the needs for nearly every playoff contender right now, what you see is invariably:
OF (preferably w/a big bat) & relief pitching
There’s a glut of starters available precisely when the buyers are already stacked in their rotations. That leaves everyone fighting for the same niche guy who is hard to identify and might not even be available.
I don’t see Dunn as a possibility except as a last resort for him – he has made it abundantly clear he wants no part of DHing.
Dan Reid July 15th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Hey GB-7 !
Do you have any idea if this guy is a descendant of Butch Cavendish ?
Thanks,
http://www.andoveradvertiser.c…..n/?ref=rss
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I don’t think so. If it was, I’m sure that your grandson Britt Reid (The Green Hornet) would take care of him.
GB7 -
7-Day DL for Norton. Perhaps it’s nothing serious?
Actually if the Yankees are willing to go for the gusto without worrying about salaries, here’s my list:
Reliever: Kerry Wood
Utility Infielder: Ryan Theriot
DH: Adam Dunn
or if you want an OF instead of a DH: Scott Podsednik – Imagine the baserunning havoc a tandom of Pods and Gardner could do?
Truth-
I think Colin goes back to the Minors for now. I like him but Ross should be an upgrade.
I would like Wigggington to replace Russo and Ross for Curtis.
I know we can’t get wiggs but I’m just dreaming anyway.
# Doreen – GTLU Stuff & Photos July 15th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
vblade -
Dunn doesn’t throw enough strikes, or didn’t.
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4 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 for the Braves AAA affiliate.
A little too high BB/9, but that K/9 is in 2010 Robertson territory, and he might be the best strikeout pitcher in the pen. AAA stats also so take with a grain of salt.
Not suggesting it as a sure fire solution, but I’d wager its better than Mitre or Gaudin.
MTU – true, you are more than allowed to dream. As are we all.
Doreen – I know, I’ve seen that he doesn’t want to DH. I wonder if he would amend that if it gave him a shot at a ring.
Comet, from what Toronto is saying, Gregg, Downs and Fraser are all on the block, but, they want top draft choice prospects for them and Marcum. Except for the cost, I’d like to have any of them.
GB7 -
Looks like sprained ankle for Norton, I’m trying to find out details. (Trentonian)
I’m hoping not, Doreen, but, they can carry them on the 7 day DL forever….like the MLB 15 day DL. Hopefully, they’ll have an update during the game tonight.
If you want to help the Marlins lower their payroll, then trade for righty Cody Ross and Leo Nunez, and be willing to take Jorge Cantu if they’ll accept lesser prospects.
GB-
“Except for the cost, I’d like to have any of them.”
Except for it being permanent I wouldn’t mind being dead.
YT-
I don’t enough about the contract costs on that, or about the price in terms of prospects.
Got a feel for that ?
GB7 -
Oops. It’s an “undisclosed injury.”
Doreen
Mike Dunn looked really good last night in the AAA AS game. Not saying that the Yanks made a mistake in dealing him. Gotta give something to get something.
Thanks, Doreen. Did you see his strikeouts to walks. And that big fastball and sloder. When he’s healthy, he’s fun to watch. Like the 2007 version of Chamberlain. Big youngster, too. Very intimidating.
The group will be happy to know that I’m off my DeJesus kick for now. Not because I don’t think he’s a good player (I think his .326/.395/.460 line speaks for itself) but instead because the Royals are (rightly so) asking for a ton in return for him.
Instead give me this duo from the Cubs:
Sean Marshall – LHRP 44 IP, 33 H, 11 BB, 49K 2.09 ERA
Ryan Theriot – INF
I had wanted Xavier Nady too, but with Marcus Thames back I don’t see RH bat off the bench as a needed get.
“Comet, from what Toronto is saying, Gregg, Downs and Fraser are all on the block, but, they want top draft choice prospects for them and Marcum. ”
These guys are decent, but they don’t warrant trading your top prospects. Sometimes, these teams get a little full of themselves. You’d have to wonder about TOR anyway. They traded Gonzalez for Escobar, a guy with a history of dogging it every now and then? I thought Riccardi got fired.
Downs currently projects as a Type A free agent after the season, while Gregg and Frasor project as Type B.
In theory, Toronto will likely be looking for a better package for Downs.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/…..lable.html
Downs’ upside is that he is definitely not a LOOGY. He’s solid.
If Mike Dunn is so good, why isn’t he on the Braves? He’s a guy I don’t miss because he can’t hit the side of the barn………….
Alby is no great shakes, but, lol – either is our pen. I don’t understand why it would hurt to give him a try……That said, even if he helps the pen, I can’t see him being our EIG. That is just going to kill us this year.
Mitre isn’t great, but he was fairly effective earlier this season and having him back will help.
Doreen thank you so much. It really points out the dangers of the internet and of unwittingly giving your email address to the wrong person. Someone used the email address I posted when I had one of my little taffy contests and became a friendly emailer – until he wasn’t. The rest has been pretty ugly including the person making it his business to discover my personal identity, setting up a phony Facebook account using pictures I had posted here, and now sending out phony emails using my email addresses.
I think Wiggington is closer to the current player he is than the one we saw earlier in the season and I think the O’s would require a steep “Yankee tax” to trade him to NY.
Willingham, Ross, or Dunn would be great with Ross probably being the most realistic IMO.
You never know what surprises Cash has up his sleeve though.
GB7 -
He was impressive — and unexpected. After the first batter, my husband and I were looking in the scorecard to find out what we could. He’s a big guy.
MTU
Don’t you think the Yanks will try to fix the pen first? I’m more concerned with the pen then I am with the bench.
MTU (aka GBURL) July 15th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
GB-
“Except for the cost, I’d like to have any of them.”
Except for it being permanent I wouldn’t mind being dead.
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I’ve got some SF friends that can arrange a trip for you if you keep messing with me, Bud. : )
Blake-
“You never know what surprises Cash has up his sleeve though.”
That’s why he’s him and we’re us.
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) July 15th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
If Mike Dunn is so good, why isn’t he on the Braves? He’s a guy I don’t miss because he can’t hit the side of the barn………….
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He just got called up.
Per Rotoworld:
Braves recalled LHP Mike Dunn from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Dunn, 25, will replace southpaw Eric O’Flaherty on the 25-man roster. The hard-throwing left-hander has a microscopic 1.05 ERA and seven saves in 33 relief appearances with Triple-A Gwinnett this season, compiling a 56/22 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 innings. Acquired from the Yankees in the Javier Vazquez trade, Dunn has a real future in the big leagues.
Boy, Keith Law has changed his mind:
Is this the real Hughes? If so, do you see a Cy Young or at least a top three finish for him sometime in the future?
Klaw (2:03 PM)
I don’t think I’d go that high, but I feel like he’s going to develop into a top 10 starter in the league.
Quote:
TFierst (MN)
What do you think of Hughes’ development path? Was it just being patient and giving him time to develop, or was he going to flame out until he started throwing a cutter?
Klaw (2:08 PM)
I think the cutter is the majority of the reason he’s gotten back on the front-line starter path. He had a straight fastball and hitters could square it up too easily; now they have to think twice about it.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/33392
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If Phil develops into a top ten pitcher in the AL, then he’ll be a Cy Young contender. That’s nitpicking, though.
Thanks, Vblade!
I still don’t regret giving him up, not a bit.
GB-
SF friends ? Nick ?
I would have though you’d bring down some boys from Wyoming or South Dakota to get me, or just borrow Killerfor a while.
MTU-
Cantu 2010 salary 6M then FA
Ross at 4.45M then up for arbitration
Nunez at 2M then ?FA
Doubt a trade for all three could happen, but maybe by taking on the remainder of Cantu’s salary it could happen. Gives us a right handed power bat in Cantu who can play some 3B, an EIG who throws strikes, and a 4th outfielder who can play all OF positions, also a righty who can fill in for all of our OF’ers to give them a rest.
Trisha -
You’re welcome.
It’s a pretty sad situation. Not to mention scary.
Russo is a right handed version of Pena. Both of them won’t be stars in the game or starters on a consistent basis.
Each are bench/role players at best.
MTU (aka GBURL) July 15th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Blake-
?You never know what surprises Cash has up his sleeve though.?
That?s why he?s him and we?re us.
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Exactly –
For all we know over the break Dayton Moore could have called up Cashman and said, “um, hey there, sorry about the Cliff Lee thing falling through, but if you’re willing to part with Montero, Nunez and Adam Warren we’ll send Zach Greinke to the Bronx along with Jose Guillen and some cash towards his contract”
At which point Cashman says, “sounds good – we’ll even throw in Joba if you’ll include Soria” and Moore says “deal.”
Wouldn’t that be swell….
Yeal, that no defense/no arm, no power .230 hitting Nady is a real gem. Theriot is a full timer. There’s no guarantee that he could play off of the bench.
vblade -
Wow. Sounds like Dunn has tuned himself up. Good for him.
Chip-
Cashman is really Stealthman.
YT-
Since we’re allowed to dream. Sign me up now !
Who does Dunn replace? The Braves bullpen has been solid.
MTU,
As you said yesterday…I think the Yanks may be extra motivated to win it all again this season to honor the boss…so an out of the blue blockbuster wouldn’t shock me at all. Not saying it will happen or anything but wouldn’t shock me if something came along that significantly increased their chances this season.
MTU (aka GBURL) July 15th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
GB-
SF friends ? Nick ?
I would have though you’d bring down some boys from Wyoming or South Dakota to get me, or just borrow Killerfor a while.
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No, these SF guys aren’t from Tuliptown, California and you’re not enough of a challenge for “Killer”. He’d send his girlfriend, FiFi the poodle to take care of mosquitos.
# Yankee Trader July 15th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Who does Dunn replace? The Braves bullpen has been solid.
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Their other lefty, Eric O’Flaherty. Not sure what’s wrong with him, maybe injured.
Dunn still has a high BB ratio. It’s not conducive in short stints, so I’m still not convinced he’s a sure-fire solution. The microscopic ERA and K/9 are something to look at though.
Gb-
I thought you said Killer needs FiFi to bring him his beer and Pizza ?
Blake-
I think I can live with a big surprise on the trade front.
Betsy
Another way to look at Yankee farm hands doing well for other organizations, is that it sheds good light on the Yanks ability to develope players. So unless they are playing against the Yanks, I want them to do well.
Betsy-
Dunn can hit the broadside of a barn- A very large one.
Wigginton may be dealt but it would be a major surprise if Peter Angelos would see an Oriole become a Yankee.
Only if he were part of a 3-team deal and Angelos didn’t have his fingerprints on it.
Not so sure if Cashman has Wigginton high on his radar. The 1st priority is getting the bullpen straightened out.
RMS-
Yes. A big priority but we talked about the reliever thing extensively earlier in the day so I tried to talk doreen into hijacking the thread with me.
I became a rebel w/o a cause or cohort.
Phil, I won’t go so far as to say I hope he does well, lol – truthfully I won’t be paying any attention to him. I’ve got my hands full with the AL East – can’t deal with the NL East at the same time.
MTU, that reminds me of something I read yesterday. I saw an article about most humorous last words and there was this Civil War general who told his troops that the opposing troops couldn’t hit an elephant from that distance……..Well, guess what happened as soon as he finished speaking those words? LOL
As I have posted, what are they waiting for with Albaladejo? He’s not going to pitch any better in the mLs, and while it may be a mirage, given that Gaudin and Park stink, it’s worth giving Alby a shot ASAP. That way you know what you have as the TD approaches.
Betsy-
lol. That’s what happens when you tempt fate and shake your fist in the wind.
Was he Union or Rebel ?
MTU, I think it was a Union general, but I will double check.
On a slow day, here’s an article about Phil:
http://riveraveblues.com/2010/.....-up-32036/
I don’t know how many times a game he should throw it for it to really matter…..
All this trade talk reminds me, did anyone watch “Lucy Needs To Be Traded Charlie Brown” last night on ABC?
I don’t think Phil has a straight FB – I’ve literally seen replays of some of his FB and they really move
I don’t think there’s presently any way to snag Joakim Soria without trading Jesus Montero. Even if Cashman agreed to take on Jose Guillen’s contract, the Royals would demand Montero. The only elite reliever the Yankees could get without giving up Montero could be Carlos Marmol.
Jhonny Peralta has worn out his welcome in Cleveland. He has a club option in 2011 and I can’t see the Indians wanting him back. He would be a good fit for the Yanks for the rest of the year. Can play 3b and SS, also gives the Yanks a RH bat with some pop. Would give the Yanks a utility player with a better bat than Russo or Pena. Send Miranda and a pitching prospect for him. Just a thought.
Betsy-
He doesn’t. It has lot’s of late life. Lot’s.
What he does have is excellent command of it.
BloggingBombers All nine Nederlander theatres on Broadway will dim their lights for a minute tonight in honor of George Steinbrenner.
MTU -
I’m sorry to leave you in the lurch. I’m a bit distracted on the home front.
MTU, just want to see him get that command back………
Overall, I thought it was a pretty good article…and he really did not get hit that hard on Tuesday. Want to talk about getting hit hard? Look in the mirror, Thornton, lol
In about 30 minutes or so those that are interested can have the distinct pleasure of watching Texas demolish Tim Wakefield (I hope).
And watch Josh Hamilton play his version of Fenway Ping-Pong.
Phil Columbus
Why has Jhonny Peralta worn out his welcome?
Aren’t you concerned by that in any event?
Pat, that’s a very nice gesture…..
Also, a Steinbrenner-bred 2 year old filly (for those into horse racing) won her first start yesterday……..good for her.
Doreen-
I wouldn’t expect a classy lady to hook up with a known troublemaker and internet rebel like me.
It alright. Save yourself.
Betsy-
Phil has already exceeded all expectations for him even Pat M.’s
Yes he has, MTU ………
Well, our office is having a party tomorrow and my department’s theme is sort of a Hawaii/beach thingy. One girl actually brought in tiki torches, lol – I can not compete with that so I’m going to go out and buy a yummy coconut cream pie (or Key Lime) – anything tropical, lol.
Betsy-
Key lime pie is delicious.
So is home-made peach cobbler.
In my case, since I’m twisted the cake for me is Pinneaple upside down.
The market for quality relievers has shrunk drastically since our bullpen problems first started to surface. We talked about the possibility of all those White Sox arms and now that they’re in it they won’t trade Thornton, Putz or Jenks. Before the deal for Lee fell through, we could talk about Brandon League but now we are better off not caving in to deal with their GM. As the number of options decrease, the price tags on those remaining are likely being marked up. The Royals would be crazy not to put Soria on the block in these conditions. They have every right to ask the moon. I wonder which team will grab him. The stakes are high. I’m glad the Sox and the Rays have more pressing needs than bullpen.
incidentally – if you folks want to talk about a pitcher who has been impressive at the AAA level – I say take a look at Royce Ring.
If I’m going to promote someone, I give him a call before Albaladejo.
Bret-
Now that the Boss has passed on will the Yankees make a “splash”, or just a few “ripples” ?
Doreen
The Indians were looking for him to be a leader on the team when they signed him to a 5 yr contract when he was 23. He was too be a part of the future. Well he went from being the SS of the future to the 3b that needs a change of scenery. Only looking for him to give the Yanks some RH bench strength.
trisha – so proud to be a Yankee fan today and always July 15th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Wow! I hope they catch the jerk!
MTU,
The biggest weakness is the bullpen therefore Cashman should concentrate on making the biggest splash by trading for an elite reliever.
If he wants to aim high, he lands Soria for a hefty price.
If he wants to settle for good, not great, he gets Marmol for slightly less.
I can’t think of any more dominating relievers than those 2 in this market.
Even Heath Bell was once thought of as a trade target with the Padres – not anymore.
For someone who follows Trenton:
Are we looking at the resurrection of Marcos Vechionacci?
He’s only 23 and finally seems to be finding himself offensively (based on his stat line – I haven’t seen him play live)
Switch hitter with a slash line of .302/.379 8 HR,
Just read the thread that asked if THE BOSS belonged in the HOF, of course he does, look what lasting effects he will have on baseball. He has brought7 WS titles under his ownership, more than any other franchise.
The Paragraph stated when the Yankees were in their Dynasty years. Yankees have 27 WS 40 pennants, the closest team to them with WS titles has 10.
So that’s 2.5 x’s more than the closest team to them in WS wins.
IF THAT DOESN’T QUALIFY THE YANKEES AS STILL A DYNASTY, I don’t know what will. SAM!
trisha – so proud to be a Yankee fan today and always July 15th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Wow! I hope they catch the jerk!
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The post is coming from inside the blog, get out of there!!
Bret-
Soria would take a boatload.
How are Marmol’s WHIP and K/9 rates ?
I want someone with command and power. I’m greedy.
Marmol’s BB/9 is like a normal pitchers K/9, but he strikes out 17 guys / 9
# MTU (aka GBURL) July 15th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
In about 30 minutes or so those that are interested can have the distinct pleasure of watching Texas demolish Tim Wakefield (I hope).
And watch Josh Hamilton play his version of Fenway Ping-Pong.
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I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Rangers gave the Red Sox a pretty good beating this weekend. I expect no less than a split.
The Red Sox have had all kinds of problems with the Rangers the last couple of years and that was when they were healthy.
GF-
Certainly worth a look.
Marmol is one of those guys who I call “wildly effective.”
He’s got filthy stuff, but he’s also Farnsworth-esque at times.
Don’t know if he’d ever be able to get away with all of the walks he issues in the AL East.
I don’t know who the Yankees are going to pick up, but I’ll give you four guys that MLB Trade Rumors lists as available that I run away from as if they are on fire and the smoke smells like doggie doo:
Jose Bautista – Nice early season production; but he is what he is and given his production Toronto is going to want vastly more than the D level non-prospect he’s worth.
Austin Kearns – Most of the stuff above applies here too.
Ted Lilly – NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Last thing the Yankees need is a five inning pitcher who is afraid of the strike zone.
99.9% of all the relief pitchers on the market – Relievers cost too much and are far too unpredictable to be counted on in a trade.
Trisha,
Is this person messing with you someone from this blog, if so I believe it’s the same person that pretended to be me and posted my full name and parents names on this blog. The guy also is impersonating me on some Boston blog…
There’s lots of ways to skin a cat.
Off to watch the Boston-Texas game.
see you all later.
Is this person messing with you someone from this blog, if so I believe it’s the same person that pretended to be me and posted my full name and parents names on this blog. The guy also is impersonating me on some Boston blog…
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Its CR9, resident crazy person.
Nelson Figueroa was DFA’d by the Phils today, so the Yanks could simply claim him.
these 4 days without Yanks games have felt like forever
how do i survive the offseasons????
Jerkface I know…
He’s even creepier than you
To catch a killer, you must become one.
Kevin- I agree. The taste of the AL losing is still stuck in my mouth. I obviously never really thought about this before, (the Yankees have never had this happen) but the fact the All Star game decide home field advtg. is crazy. It should be like anything else- based on W-L.
Red Sox moment of silence for The Boss and Bob was very classy. Heard nothing from the crowd during the moment of silence and when it was done, it was followed with a nice round of applause.
Anyone but Joba in the 8th …..
Jerkface says:
July 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm
To catch a killer, you must become one.
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Made me laugh
phil, what did you expect really though, for them to boo those guys even in their death? i mean they are red sox fans, not sociopaths
So I’m watching “Reverse of the Curse of the Bambino” on HBO and they’re talking about Tom Yawkey.
What exactly did he do that was “beneficial to the game of baseball” that puts him in the HOF?
# Mark July 15th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Anyone but Joba in the 8th …..
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Okay, Gaudin. How does that sound?
Patrick, the same person has messed with several of us. I thought it was outrageous that he posted your name and your parents’ names. No matter how upset you get with someone there is a line that I believe you just don’t cross.
“If I’m going to promote someone, I give him a call before Albaladejo.”
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The last thing the Yankee BP needs is a LH specialist.
Why would it make sense at all to call him up before Dejo?
To catch a killer, you must become one.
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MTU, I ended up with a banana cream pie (they didn’t have key lime or coconut cream and, anyway, I LOVE banana cream) and a chocolate raspberry cake. I know choco/rasp. is not exactly Hawaiian, but I adore that combo, lol
Neither of these two guys (Mitre or Albie) are the answer to the 8th inning problem, which is where the problem IS. That much should be obvious to anyone, let alone someone paid to cover the team. Sheesh….
texas already up 2-0 on the sux
“To catch a killer, you must become one.”
I laughed too.
Sorry this person is messing with you, Trisha.
4-0 Rangers still in the top of the first, one out.
5 consecutive hits off Wakefield. Rangers 4-0.
6-0 !
6-0
6-0 rangers lol
lol wake is getting pounded.
6 to 0, tex came out swinging, not over though
Red Sox are looking real bad right now.
go Rangers…. kinda thought Wake would get hit around but not like this
awesome
and i can’t believe Texas got Bengie Molina for Chirs Ray
Jon Daniels is a solid GM
safe to assume wakefileds lifetime deal is in jeopardy
wakefield is… sox havent batted yet, but still pretty fun to watch.
Well. Looking like it is going to be another come from behind win for the S*x tonight.
Wakefield 1st inning 6 runs , throwing 74-66 mph knuckleballs.
“What exactly did he do that was “beneficial to the game of baseball” that puts him in the HOF?”
Lost to the Yankees a lot and never won a World Series?
Besides that, under his stewardship the Redsocks were the last team to integrate, and their first black player was named Pumpsie Green.
Yes, Pumpsie Green.
kevin
I know ! That deal was pretty good. Also them getting Cliff Lee was a great move though the Yankees most likely will get him next year. But Jon Daniels is a good GM.
Third place Red Sox
clearly texas thinks they can win this year, knowing they wont hold onto lee and they gave up their best ‘prospect’, though javy made him look pretty weak.
Jwahahahah bosox didn’t score 1 inning.
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