Game 91: Yankees vs. Rays
Posted by: Josh Thomson - Posted in Misc on Jul 18, 2010 
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YANKEES (57-33)
Derek Jeter SS
Nick Swisher RF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Jorge Posada C
Marcus Thames DH
Curtis Granderson CF
Brett Gardner LF
Andy Pettitte LHP
vs. Rays
RAYS (55-35)
B.J. Upton CF
Carl Crawford DH
Evan Longoria 3B
Carlos Pena 1B
Ben Zobrist RF
Jason Bartlett SS
Gabe Kapler LF
Kelly Shoppach C
Sean Rodriguez 2B
David Price LHP
vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 1:05 p.m. EDT/YES and TBS
UMPIRES: HP Marvin Hudson, 1B Jim Wolf, 2B Derryl Cousins (crew chief), 3B D.J. Reyburn.
WEATHER: It is 93 degrees and sunny with scattered clouds. The heat index will be in the mid 90s today. Winds are blowing out of the west 10-15 mph.
THIS PRICE HAS BEEN RIGHT VS. YANKS: All-Star Game starter David Price has been dominant against the Yankees in his short career. Yankee hitters are just 13 for 86 (.151 BAA) against Price. He has walked 10 against them, but has also struck out 19.
DIRTY 30: Andy Pettitte will start against the Rays for the 30th time in his career. The current Tampa lineup has hit the veteran lefty hard at times. Pena has five homers and eight RBI in 38 career at-bats vs. Pettitte, while Bartlett and Zobrist have both batted over .400. Pettitte has been able to neutralize Longoria, who is just 2 for 18 against him.
Update, 1:23 p.m.: Rays lead 3-0 in the middle of the first. Not a good first inning for Pettitte, who allowed three runs on four hits, the big blow being Pena’s three-run homer. It could’ve been worse had Pettitte not snared Crawford’s bunt attempt for the first out of the inning.
As I wrote before the game, Pena had owned Pettitte. He now has six homers vs. Pettitte in 39 career at-bats. It is the most homers any active player has against Pettitte. Pena had been tied with A-Rod and Carlos Delgado at five. For comparison’s sake, Manny Ramirez has just four homers in 79 career ABs vs. Pettitte.
Update, 1:34 p.m.: 3-2 Rays after one. The Yankees are back in the game after a two-run triple by Cano, who was all over Price in that at-bat. He he a couple hard foul balls before lining that triple off the left field wall.
Update, 1:47 p.m.: Are the Steinbrenner’s interested in buying EPL side Tottenham Hotspur? That’s what the Daily Star in England reported today. The paper says the Steinbrenner’s have considered a bid of 450 million Euros for Spurs, saying Hank, a former college soccer player, had stated his desire to buy a Premier League team before.
Update, 2:08 p.m.: Girardi just visited Pettitte at the behest of Posada. We’ll have to see what’s going on.
Update, 2:09 p.m.: After the visit, Pettitte threw one warmup pitch and bent over in pain. He was removed from the game here with one out and two on in the third. Oh boy.
Update, 2:11 p.m.: David Robertson is on to pitch. He’ll get all the time to warm up he needs. It’s early, but this is a pretty big spot for Robertson.
Update, 2:13 p.m.: Pettitte alllowed six hits, two walks and a hit batter in 2.1 innings. He threw 64 pitches and seemed to be fighting an internal battle today. We’ll find out later if that battle with was his stuff or if it was with some kind of discomfort as well. He didn’t appear to be struggling before he was removed, but he could’ve been hiding it. We’ll see.
Update, 2:19 p.m.: Credit Robertson, but what was Rodriguez doing swinging 2-and-0 after Robertson had thrown balls on his first three pitches. Very dumb baseball. Very fortunate for the Yankees.
Update, 2:37 p.m.: With Teixeira’s RBI single tying the score after three, the Yanks are in this. It will be a matter of how the bullpen holds up. It should be noted that no one is warming in the pen now, so this appears to be Robertson’s inning.
Update, 2:48 p.m.: Robertson strands Crawford at third, negating Crawford’s leadoff single and stolen base. It’s still 3-3, although it appears Chan Ho Park is warming in the bullpen.
Update, 2:55 p.m.: * INJURY UPDATE * The club says Pettitte left today’s game with a strained left groin.
Update, 3:08 p.m.: A good first inning there by Park. It’s not only 3-3 Yanks, but the bullpen has now thrown 2.2 innings of one-hit ball. Give these guys some credit.
Update, 3:25 p.m.: The Yankees take a 5-3 lead on an RBI single by Jeter and a two-out RBI single by A-Rod. The entire lineup has gotten it done for the Yankees today, but particularly the top. Jeter, Tex and A-Rod all have RBI singles, Swisher has a double, a run scored and just moved Jeter to third on a fly out, and Cano hit the two-run triple in the first. All in all, the 1-5 hitters are 6 for 13 with two walks, five RBI and four runs scored against Price, who has not pitched well.
Update, 3:31 p.m.: 7-3 Yanks. Andy Sonnanstine warming for the Rays.
Update, 3:40 p.m.: Boone Logan on for the Yanks. Park pitched 1 1/3 scoreless. He actually got five outs but a runner reached after that strikeout and a poor throw to first by Posada. Three scoreless innings and counting for the bullpen…
Update, 3:45 p.m.: * INJURY UPDATE * Pettitte has been taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital for an MRI.
Update, 3:55 p.m.: Six of the Yankees eight runs today have been driven in with two outs. The latest came off the bat of Nick Swisher, and it gave them a 8-3 lead.
Update, 4:06 p.m.: The Yankee relief corps of Robertson, Park and Logan had turned in 4.1 innings of scoreless work until that solo homer by Kapler. Still 8-4 Yanks with two out in the top of the seventh.
Update, 4:12 p.m.: That was A-Rod’s 598th home run of his career.
Update, 4:25 p.m.: Joba is on to pitch for the Yanks. His last outing came a week ago when he allowed a grand slam to Jose Lopez in a 4-1 loss to Seattle.
Update, 4:43 p.m.: Yankees feel comfortable with their five-run lead. Javy Vazquez is throwing his bullpen right now. Rivera did not warm up at all, so it appears Joba has the ninth.
For what it’s worth, I’d have Rivera loosening. With the off day tomorrow, Girardi shouldn’t take any risk. This is a fairly important game, no?
Update, 4:53 p.m.: Chamberlain allowed a run with two outs and Girardi wastes no more time and calls on Mo. Now is the time where I try to pretend like I’m objective about the move. (He’s on my fantasy team.)
Update, 4:55 p.m.: Well, that was quick. One pitch from Rivera and it’s over. Yanks win 9-5, overcoming a 3-0 hole against David Price. Not bad.
The Yanks move three games up in the AL East by taking the rubber game. The bullpen was $$$. It pitched 6.2 innings of two-run ball. Robertson turned in the best work, escaping the jam left by Pettitte. He’ll be part of today’s story for sure.
Broker July 18th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
And Jack Curry and Kim Jones don’t know clubhouses? They were in there yesterday!!
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Were Jack Curry and Kim Jones in the clubhouse listening to Girardi talk to Burnett in his office or listening to Burnett address his teammates this morning?
The answer is no. So they don’t know everything that goes on in the clubhouse.
The reason why Eiland left for a few weeks is still unknown. Girardi keeps issues in-house when he wants to and this issue with Burnett is no exception.
Kim Jones and Jack Curry aren’t privy to everything. Not by a long shot.
“Feelings about AJ” is sure to become a cherished phrase.
Betsy – Hughes rules (pleading the Fifth) July 18th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Tyler, I’m not suggesting that the Yankees shun AJ or that they would come close, but how does anyone know that they won’t privately think differently of him? I’m sure he’ll still have a good relationship with his teammates, but as to real respect? The players won’t ever reveal their true feelings, but I’m sure they don’t feel the same way about AJ.
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Nobody will know that for sure obviously. But in looking at past instances of guys with similar standing (like O’Neil) I’m sure they will be fine with it as long as the guy turns it around on the field. Players only care about what happens on the field. If Reggie Jackson hit 10 homers a year, players would have killed him. Instead, they just almost killed him lol while they were winning rings.
I miss the Big G providing anonymous quotes to the writers.
Betsy, you are ridiculous. The players are like brothers. He made a mistake. They get over it. How many times did Paul O’neill smash things. It’s called desiring to win, you nut. Al Kaline broke his hand smashing a bat once.
Nick in SF July 18th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
“Feelings about AJ” is sure to become a cherished phrase.
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It’s better than “Jeter for 3 years or less” imo.
“AJ Burnout”
Tyler, that’s why yesterday was disappointing. They had a chance to win that game, but AJ …………well, whatever, we know what happened.
It would be nice if he could start pitching halfway decent again instead of making his starts must-miss TV. We need a separate bullpen just for days AJ pitches.
Well, since stupidity and obnoxious trolls aren’t taking a vacation, I’m gone. Enjoy wallowing in your garbage.
After reading some of the comments this morning— I slammed the wall and cut my “manini”.
m what the heck is a manini anyway?
I would suspect if the players are honest with themselves they can think back during their career and remember doing something similar themselves.
I would suspect if the players are honest with themselves they can think back during their career and remember doing something similar themselves.
GF – Good morning, buddy –
I think that even if Curry and Jones knew certain things, like why Eiland was away, they would still keep quiet about it, out of respect for the person involved. That’s how you build credibility, and sources, so important to reporters. It’s also the decent thing to do.
Yes! Greenberet7 with the same comment at around the exact same time every day. Never fails. Trolling about trolls, ftw
That’s a valid point, Joe.
Wow, that’s so cute and clever, P.
I hope you have that trademarked. Anyway, we’ll know it was you who came up with it. That counts for something.
Numbers not looking good for the Yanks today.
8-0, Rays win.
If there’s one thing this world needs, it’s more grumpy old men!
Joe
It also would be benifical to their career if they kept some things quiet.
Tar,
Hawaiian word of the day. Off the top of my head, “small” or “minor”.
Man Curtis is just lost !!!!!!!
cry betsy cry waaaah waaaah waaaah
nice play, AP!
Granderson is an embarrassment, and this may be one of the worst trades in Yankee history. Cashman had better do something before the trade deadline.
# Eric K July 18th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Granderson is an embarrassment, and this may be one of the worst trades in Yankee history. Cashman had better do something before the trade deadline.
And with this gem folks, I’m gone.
I think AJ should forget about pies and concentrate on his pitching.
We just saw the Yankees new SS.
Andy P.
He should have said he was practicing a cutter grip.
Get it? Cutter?
I’m here all week. Try the veal.
These post are an embarrassment.
See you after the game.
ouch!
Granderson is an embarrassment,
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So what. We still have the best record in baseball.
That was quick. Giuseppe Franco the baseball expert said it should be an easy quality start for Pettitte today. If he is to get a quality start, Pettitte will have to go 5 2/3 ER-less innings.
Golf clap for baseball expert GF *golf clap*
Taking 2 out of 3 from the Yankees. Easily.
Very easily.
And that’s likely the ballgame. Wow. Pettitte has got to be better than that. Juat awful.
Pettitte’s regression is kicking in. It was expected but it’s gonna suck.
Terrible start by Andy. With Price pitching for Tampa 3 runs might be enough for him.
There goes this game
Very quick game today
I would like to thank the Yankees and Andy Pettitte for letting me enjoy the rest of my afternoon
By the way Carlos Pena is hitting .213 just letting all the Yankees pitchers know that they are the only ones in all of baseball who can’t get the loser out
You can’t expect these pitchers to be perfect, which is what they have to do with the inconsistent offense and god-awful pen.
Not a good start…
Regression? based on 1 inning? LOL I guess CC’s regressing as well…………
Tough 1st inning for the past 3 games. It’s been hard keeping the Rays off the bases because they always seem to score.
Is there something fundamentally wrong with the Yankees when they play Tampa at home
They defeated the Yankees 10-3 and 8-6, earlier in the season at home, then 10-5 yesterday and now out in front already
They are pummeling Yankees pitching at Yankee Stadium like nothing.
Granderson is an embarrassment, and this may be one of the worst trades in Yankee history. Cashman had better do something before the trade deadline.
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Eric K, what you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Seriously, what is wrong with people?
We some some outs!
Got to love predictions by “baseball experts” that are not based in fact, just pure speculation.
Why is Andy Pettitte going to have a quality start today, Giuseppe?
Giuseppe: “I have no facts. I just type to read my writing and get congratulated by others for my positive posting”
Time to exit. Game posts are getting worse by the game. Too many fair weather fans.
“Nothing fires up a slumping hitter like Yankee pitching.”
C. Pena’s batting average now suddenly up to 0.213.
Meant we need some outs – that’s Alex – nice play.
If anyone can justify for me why the Jackson, Kennedy, and Coke trade for Granderson has been a good one, I’d love to hear your reasoning.
just a rough spot. they’ll get through this.
There’s no doubt Granderson has been disappointing, even a “dud” but to go as far as calling him an embarrasment isnt fair.. Now… wanna talk about Cashman’s signing of Nick Johnson. Well…
Betsy went two whole posts without a Phil Hughes mention. ohmigawd ma’am
“# Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
With Price pitching for Tampa 3 runs might be enough for him.”
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Therein lies the problem, the Yankees don’t play catchup too well, much less against a pitcher like Price
Yankees find it hard at times to hit scrubs when they are trailing much less an All Star pitcher like Price.
Weak showing in this series by the Yankees once again at home vs Tampa.
Is there something fundamentally wrong with the Yankees when they play Tampa at home
They defeated the Yankees 10-3 and 8-6, earlier in the season at home, then 10-5 yesterday and now out in front already
They are pummeling Yankees pitching at Yankee Stadium like nothing.
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We still have the best record in baseball.
Regression? based on 1 inning? LOL I guess CC’s regressing as well…………
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No, based on his first half. His FIP is a full run higher than his ERA, his LOB% is well above the league average at a usually unsustainable rate, and he relies on balls in play since he doesn’t strike a lot of people out. He’s not going to suck, but he hasn’t been as good as the ERA suggests…
I liked the Granderson trade at the time but he hasnt lived up to the hype yet…. Typical 1st year in NY syndrome…. seems to happen to most players.
The real embarrassment is this blog at game time. As Yogi would say “It ain’t over till it’s over”. It must be tough to be so miserable that posting nasty & negative comments makes their day …try to have a good one…
Go Yankees 2010 !!!
Eric, because Giuseppe Franco said so…the same shmigeggo giuseppe franco that uses a handle of some shmigeggo commercial.
No fear. KC & CLE are on schedule soon enough. Must take all 8 of them though since it’s going to be real ugly down in Tampa.
I have no idea what FIP is – Andy has pitched great this year; I’m sure he’ll be fine for the 2nd half. I don’t agree that he hasn’t been as good as the ERA suggests, but that’s besides the point. He’s not allowed to have a bad start? He’s had fewer of those this year it seems than anyone else on the team.
# Eric K July 18th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
If anyone can justify for me why the Jackson, Kennedy, and Coke trade for Granderson has been a good one, I’d love to hear your reasoning.
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Still too early to tell. Granderson’s stats are better than his performance so far this year, so just chill. The same way Teixeira’s history would tell you he’ll turn it around, the same is to be expected of Granderson.
Most people commenting at the time of the trade projected that Jackson would be lucky to approach Granderson in terms of potential.
Let’s wait and see.
1st pitch ground out – haven’t seen that lately from Jeter.
# Kev July 18th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
“Nothing fires up a slumping hitter like Yankee pitching.”
C. Pena’s batting average now suddenly up to 0.213.
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Well, don’t blame CC. Pena was 0-3 against him with 3 K’s just a couple days ago.
Jeter starts the game the way he starts every game. He is absolutely brutal. TAKE A PITCH….
Way to work the count Derek!
At some point, Derek needs to realize that swinging at the first pitch doesn’t work like it used to.
Betsy, no responses ? Have you finally grown up ?
“# Eric K July 18th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
If anyone can justify for me why the Jackson, Kennedy, and Coke trade for Granderson has been a good one, I’d love to hear your reasoning.”
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No one can no matter how much it is spun, Granderson has been very POOR OVERALL on the season.
He looks like nothing of the player I expected at the plate.
I thought this was a guy that would rack up the 2B and HR and steal bases, instead more often than not he has been an auto out more often than not.
I can recall Granderson’s shining moments on 1 hand.
The leadoff hit the other night when Swisher knocked him in
The Boston HR in extra inning
The Arizona HR in extra inning
That has been it. Name me what else he has done exemplary on offense and I would be hard pressed to recall.
I am beyond disappointed in Granderson, he seemed like a player that really had his head on straight unlike a Chamberlain.
So what. Even if the Rays will 15-0. We still have the best record in baseball.
If anyone can justify for me why the Jackson, Kennedy, and Coke trade for Granderson has been a good one, I’d love to hear your reasoning.
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It’s hasn’t been great…but calling it one of the worst trades in Yankees history is very idiotic. And no, I don’t think hyperbole was used.
Saying it’s been bad is pure hindsight. At the time Granderson was an All-Star caliber player and there were some concerns about Jackson and he had been slipping down the prospect board. Now, it wasn’t a great trade since you were trading a pretty good prospect who would probably be here at least for his 6 arb years for only 3 years of someone else.
But there are still 2 1/2 more years to evaluate the trade. What if Grandy has a career year in 2011? And A-Jax has been good, but nothing special and should regress to the mean soon. His BB% and K% are horrible- he is just getting very lucky with his BABIP which is unsustainable at .417. Jackson isn’t a good player.
I guess BJ Upton is as bad a center fielder as Granderson after that double by Swish.
You idiots complain about the same stuff every game, meanwhile the Yankees are in 1st place even if they lose today and have the best record in baseball. The collective baseball IQ on this blog recently is below the Mendoza line of IQs, that would be about 80.
Nothing good in life comes easy.
Thought Arod hit that out, went over 275 feet, shoulda been gone.
“# Peter July 18th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Is there something fundamentally wrong with the Yankees when they play Tampa at home
They defeated the Yankees 10-3 and 8-6, earlier in the season at home, then 10-5 yesterday and now out in front already
They are pummeling Yankees pitching at Yankee Stadium like nothing.
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We still have the best record in baseball.”
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That is not incorrect, but this is still a team we are batting for that record with.
We squeaked out our sole win the other night, got pummelled yesterday, pummelled the last series at Yankee Stadium and off to a poor start today.
Losing 2/3 to the Rays at home would suck, MG – and the Yankees ‘record against good team is not good.
Andy is perhaps the best pitcher in baseball when pitching out of the stretch, so I’m not concerned about his LOB%. His WHIP is still good (around 1.20) and he’s pitcing economically. The only concern is his 2 subpar outings against TB, probably his two worst starts of the season.
What Yankee hitting coach is really going to say to Derek Jeter, “I think you may need to adjust the way you swing the bat, to fit your declining skills.” It ain’t going to happen.
Another 1st pitch out. They are helping out Price in this inning…
Anyone notice a different approach by RC during his prolonged slump?
I’m seeing more 2005-2008 AB from him, rather than his early 2010 approach at the dish. It doesn’t look like he’s trying to drive pitches anymore and has opened his zone up again.
michelle, its ok to throw away games and innings since they are in 1st place. didnt you get the memo sent by giuseppe franco and sj44
I’m not going to kill the offense if they don’t hit Price – the guy is having a phenomenal year and he’s always pitched well against them.
“That has been it. Name me what else he has done exemplary on offense and I would be hard pressed to recall.”
It’s not much else but I guess you can throw in that 3-2 walk he worked off Broxton where he eventually scored the tying run.
This is what the Yankees needed in the first inning.
“Hurley July 18th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
# Eric K July 18th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
If anyone can justify for me why the Jackson, Kennedy, and Coke trade for Granderson has been a good one, I’d love to hear your reasoning.
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Still too early to tell. Granderson’s stats are better than his performance so far this year”
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Huh, must say you left me slightly confused their. His stats are better than his performance. Never heard that one before.
Prove me wrong RC, haha. I just got owned.
1 PA though, we’ll see. He had a HR and 2b the past couple games, but still had a poor approach overall.
The heat will get to Price and his pitch count will drive him out of the game by the 5th inning.
If we clean up against the bad teams, and go at least .500 against the good teams, we’ll be in line with what we did last year, and things will be fine. Losing to a pitcher like Price doesn’t aggravate me–it’s losing to a garbage-throwing scrub that gets me.
The afternoon sun is DEADLY at NYS.
Pretty dumb pitch selection by Price there to Cano. He was way late on his fastball and just barely fighting him off, and he was dumb enough to give him a slider over the plate. When he’s that late on your fastball, you’re only helping him by giving him something slower like that.
ladies and gentlemen,
count on it. robbie cano 2010 al mvp.
no doubt
Yeah Robbie- we’re back in the game!
Cano sure does suck in these situations like most of you morons complained about all last season.
The game is 9 freaking innings, the ball is flying today, this may be a high scoring game, a huge advantage to the Yankees. But most of you already put this in the Loss column, why not just leave for the afternoon?
Damn Cano. Now Bucholz leads AL ERA at 2.35:((
How are we supposed to lose 8-0, now?
Huh, must say you left me slightly confused their. His stats are better than his performance. Never heard that one before.
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I think he meant Jackson’s stats are better than his performance. Which is true. He has poor BB and K rate. That should and will catch up to him, whether its this year or next year. Good talent, but the way his stats are due to some talent and some luck- but more luck than a player usually gets.
Now throw a zero up on the board this inning, Andy!
So many teenage crybabies in here!
We have the best record in baseball.
But Price is unhittable! How could they score on him???
“# John July 18th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
If we clean up against the bad teams, and go at least .500 against the good teams, we’ll be in line with what we did last year, and things will be fine. Losing to a pitcher like Price doesn’t aggravate me–it’s losing to a garbage-throwing scrub that gets me.”
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That’s the thing I always say, lose to a good pitcher you can always tip your cap, but if some scrub is beating you nothing is more aggravating to watch.
I don’t know how this game will turn out today, the Rays seem to be pretty comfortable off of Andy in this start so far and his prior start against them at the Stadium where he gave up 6 runs and 7 hits in 5 innings.
Hard for me to get on Andy with how he has pitched all season, maybe the offense needs to pull one out today.
robbie cano 2010 al mvp.
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M. Cabrera called and said you’re wrong.
Granderson to the Mets for Carlos Beltran NOW!
Granderson’s remaining 2010 salary: $5.5M – ???
Beltran’s: WHO CARES? He’s not Granderson.
Granderson’s salary through 2013 assuming a buyout after 2012: $20.25M
Beltran’s salary for 2011 only: $18.5M
2011 Yankees:
Carl Crawford signed for LF, Gardner CF, Beltran RF, Swisher DH.
Jeter
Crawford
Teixiera
Rodriguez
Cano
Posada
Beltran
Swisher
Gardner
The Mets shed Beltran’s remaining salary for 2010 and $10.25M for next year (Beltran’s $18.5M – Granderson’s $8.25M for 2011.) The downside is they owe $12M to Granderson if they buy him out ($10M for 2012 + $2M buyout for 2013) but so what if he has a good or better year for them and who says they can’t move him after this year or next?
Also…it’ll be cool if the Steinbrenners buy Tottenham Hotspur. Although if Hank is chiefly involved in running them, there will be some angry Brits. Hopefully a potentially acquisition of the club doesn’t distract them from the Yankees too much.
Andys mid-season roid shot stat~!
Cano’s at bat was huge he normally bats .200 against Price, instead he made it a 1 run game.
Andy threw 22 pitches Price 18.
robbie cano 2010 al mvp.
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M. Cabrera called and said you’re wrong.
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Josh Hamilton also called and said you’re wrong
Haha, jk. It’s a VERY CLOSE race this year between like 5 players. I have Hamilton leading it personally. Great numbers, and awesome WPA along with Miggy.
“# Disco July 18th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Huh, must say you left me slightly confused their. His stats are better than his performance. Never heard that one before.
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I think he meant Jackson’s stats are better than his performance. Which is true. He has poor BB and K rate. That should and will catch up to him, whether its this year or next year. Good talent, but the way his stats are due to some talent and some luck- but more luck than a player usually gets.”
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Oh, I thought he was talking about Granderson’s stats being better than his performance.
Perhaps Jeter, Andy, Posada, Mo all should retire after this year.
This is looking uglier by the minute.
miami, fl,
cano plays a premium defensive position and will likely win a gold glove.
cabrera is an average first baseman at best.
and cano’s numbers are going to be better at the end of the year
struggle, struggle
Pena is up again. Oh boy……………….
I think Pena needs to get plunked.
Jeter wasnt informed off the throw to second base so he didnt go….
Too many fans of this team are spoiled rotten… Any time the Yanks God forbid arent bashing the opponenet, these “fans” get agitated… The one downside of the Yanks success since the mid 90s is that it has created a breed of younger fan that has absolutely no patience and expects perfection. Probably 20% of our fans now have never experienced what it means to follow a losing team for a few seasons.
With the team getting 2 runs back its crucial Andy keep this game right here, better to need only 1 off Price.
The Rays just look flat out comfortable against Pettitte
It’s not inconceivable that Pena could get his average up to 300 before the day’s over. It’s Yankee pitching after all.
Hope the Rangers beat Tampa in the ALDS if not the Rays going to the WS
yes! we got lucky,
Gift call Blue thanks!
This just feels like a classic Andy Pettite grind it out and keep the team in the game start when he doesnt have his best stuff. Gotta love PEttite for it.
Every inning on every game thread the baseball IQ on here drops another few points. Have any of you actually every played the game at any level above Tee ball? Or is it just on video games?
“# Ken July 18th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Too many fans of this team are spoiled rotten… Any time the Yanks God forbid arent bashing the opponenet, these “fans” get agitated… The one downside of the Yanks success since the mid 90s is that it has created a breed of younger fan that has absolutely no patience and expects perfection. Probably 20% of our fans now have never experienced what it means to follow a losing team for a few seasons.”
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You fail to acknowledge however that if folks are watching the game in the heat of them moment they will remark.
Different folks have different personalities, we aren’t all robots, in the end everyone here is a Yankee fan and wants the team to win come the end of the season.
I think people take things way too personal about comments from other folks in regards to the team.
Everyone knows its a long season but doesn’t mean folks won’t comment on the days game.
“# Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
This just feels like a classic Andy Pettite grind it out and keep the team in the game start when he doesnt have his best stuff. Gotta love PEttite for it.”
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That is the one thing you can usual count on Pettitte to do, unlike that guy yesterday who thought he was Mike Tyson when taken out the game, punching glass.
Jeter was batting .269 with a .334 OBP before the out he made to lead off the game (which cost a 3-3 tie) thus should not be batting leadoff.
.269 BA and .334 OBP are unacceptable for a leadoff man or anyone up to the sixth slot unless he is posting up alot of HR and RBI.
It is absolutely ridiculous that Gardner, a younger, faster player with a much better BA and OBP than Jeter is batting ninth all because darling Jeter can’t be humilated by being dropped to seventh where he belongs until he can get his act together at the plate.
Bottom line is Jeter isn’t hitting for average or power, driving in runs, getting on base, or stealing bases thus should be dropped to seventh or even eighth.
Garnder/Swisher should be the 1-2.
swing at garbage, take strike 3 down the pipe…
Granderson is not even worth to be Austin Jackson’s grocery boy.
Hey at least Granderson is a nice guy.
# Macfan July 18th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Hey at least Granderson is a nice guy.
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He’s got a nice smile………
“# Lou-in-Vermont July 18th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
# Macfan July 18th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Hey at least Granderson is a nice guy.
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He’s got a nice smile………”
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LOL
tip of the hat to TB for doubling Gardner.
Gunderson has to bunt more often. It might be the only way he can make contact vs. LHP.
Hey soon as we are about to get frustrated just remember we could be
METS fans
Imagine rooting for that outfit.
Bwahahahahahaha
Today is just not Andy’s day. He will battle as much as he can but the bullpen will be in the game very soon.
We need a double play!
Told ya, time for Andy’s mid-season roid shot.
that’s it.
It would be a miracle if they come back and win this game.
and all of you who didn’t want Lee.. where will we be without Pettitte if he goes to DL.
Montero for Lee.. and you doubt that? Wow.
UGH
Unreal…Now an Andy injury…Here comes the dreadful bullpen and there goes this game.
what happened to pettitte?
This will hurt – not only today, but in the coming weeks….
p, they are all experts. cashman consults with the great sj44 and giuseppppe franco before making deals. huh, no quality start from pettitte today. what giuseppe, i cannot hear you.
and all of you who didn’t want Lee.. where will we be without Pettitte if he goes to DL.
Montero for Lee.. and you doubt that? Wow.
UGH
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hindsight is 20/20
I have a feeling Granderson won’t be on the roster next year. He has been nothing short of TERRIBLE. Few big hits, but he watches more 3rd strikes.
This game looks to be lost. Just try to have someone else take 1 for the team. AJ’s BS yesterday has such a bigger effect than just yesterdays game.
# MG July 18th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Every inning on every game thread the baseball IQ on here drops another few points. Have any of you actually every played the game at any level above Tee ball? Or is it just on video games?
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I doubt you have you played the game at any level above Tee ball. If all you can do when you come on here is insult people $%^& off. At least people are passionate and care about the team unlike you who can only insult them.
Brian Cashman never “played the game at any level above Tee ball”, so…shut up.
I missed the injury – what happened?
LOL, this bullpen having to cover the game for the next 7.1 innings
ROFL, must be April Fools.
cookiepuss, ignore the fools. thats the argument used when they have no intelligent response “never played above t-ball.” matt has more baseball knowledge in his left nut than any of the fools on here.
Bringing in Robertson here doesn’t make much sense. The bullpen is going to blow this game anyway. It’s not like Park, Logan and Gaudin are going to pitch shut out baseball. I understand what Girardi is thinking, but not when the rest of the bullpen is this bad.
It looked like Andy’s groin
Ok, so if Robertson can get two outs without allowing 5+ runs, why not turn to Phil Hughes? Let him start warming now, and he can start the fourth like it’s a new game.
If Hughes pitches today, Monday is an off day, Vazquez can pitch Tuesday on plenty of rest, CC can pitch Wednesday on five days, etc…
Hughes last pitched on Tuesday, five days ago, and he only threw- what? 20 pitches?
If Park and Logan come in, our chances of getting a “W” today are slim.
On the bright side, the bullpen has so many pieces that can be released or optioned to Scranton if they get too worn out. In fact, maybe if Gaudin/Logan/Mosely are too tired to pitch, it’ll force Cashman to make a move.
no one picks up anyone
was that not a strike earlier?
Note to D. Robertson…..
Throw strikes
when will Ace come back anyway?
next June?
Zach July 18th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Ok, so if Robertson can get two outs without allowing 5+ runs, why not turn to Phil Hughes? Let him start warming now, and he can start the fourth like it’s a new game.
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This isn’t a video game, Hughes probably had a side session yesterday and isn’t available to pitch today. Another example of a computer being a terrible thing to waste.
It will not be Hughes – Rather Vasquez since, as Josh wrote Vasquez had his bullpenn pushed back in case he was needed.
Hughes might have thrown a bullpen Yesterday ahead of his tuesday start
another terrible job by the bullpen…
Nice Job David…
Interesting wether Girardi turns to Vasquez now…
Nice job by Robertson. Big spot for him right there
Vazquez could be in the game shortly, that would explain Robertson being used so early in the game to keep it close. It’s either Andy’s groin or back, he wasn’t throwing his cutter today, that’s usually a sign he can’t get through the pitch because of back issues. If he misses a couple of turns there will be a need for another starter with Monday being the last off day for awhile.
My biggest concern is an aging Petite falters in the second half.
The Captain hears your sad complaints will improve accordingly.
“# Zach July 18th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
If Park and Logan come in, our chances of getting a “W” today are slim.”
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If, you surely mean when the rogues gallery takes exhibit.
Chan Ho Funk
Fool Logan
Joba the Fat
man Cashman has his work cut out to fix this bullpen for any playoff success.
A stat was posted very Yankee team with a bullpen ERA over 4 has been knocked out of the playoffs between 2002-2007
This team’s bullpen ERA is 4.21
That is worse than all these possible playoff teams they may face
Chicago White Sox – 3.57 bullpen ERA
Detroit Tigers – 3.40 bullpen ERA
Minnesota Twins – 3.04 bullpen ERA
Texas Rangers – 3.34 bullpen ERA
Tampa Bay Rays – 3.29 bulpen ERA
only the Angels 4.55 ERA and Red Sox 4.57 ERA have a worse pen than the Yankees 4.21 ERA
Bad bullpens and the Yankees don’t agree in October folks.
josh thomson, robertson first pitch was a strike, then three straight balls. dumb baseball indeed
Didnt Andy say 2 weeks ago he has never felt better ?? Hopefully he just could not get lose today (spasms?) and its nothing more than day to day.
that Teixeira sure sucks, doesn’t he?
Price doesnt have it today either folks.
You’re right about the strike. Still, not smart by Rodriguez, but I stand corrected.
Jeter singles, steal second, scores!
“# MG July 18th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Vazquez could be in the game shortly, that would explain Robertson being used so early in the game to keep it close. It’s either Andy’s groin or back, he wasn’t throwing his cutter today, that’s usually a sign he can’t get through the pitch because of back issues. If he misses a couple of turns there will be a need for another starter with Monday being the last off day for awhile.”
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Wouldn’t be shocked it was the back, b.t.w is Vazquez warming up or anything
There is something about A-Rod and I cant put my finger on what it is, but I just cant warm up to the guy.
josh thomson, im in agreement with you.
one of the reasons for both pitchers struggling today is the combination of an umpire with a very small strike zone and the ball carrying in the heat and humidity. They just don’t have a place to get a cheap strike and anything in the zone is capable of being hit out.
Maybe Andy had trouble in the heat, its over 100 degrees on the field. Very hot and humid.
MG, this umpire is also erratic. He is not consistently giving corners of the plate. Its 90 plus degrees. Get the game moving ump !
Get this game moving?
It’s almost time for the next World Cup.
Brian Cashman never “played the game at any level above Tee ball”, so…shut up.
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I thought he played at Catholic U of America?
I see this game going to PKs.
Age is starting to show on this team. It will be an interesting 2nd half of the season
Will Girardi ever learn that Robertson is not a multiinning guy?
Frustrating that he might not have another choice
Cash played at Catholic.
Here goes Robertson with his nonsense now of not finding the zone and falling behind.
Beyond frustrating when you know this pen is always on the edge of imploding.
With a decent throw they might of had Crawford at 2nd. Posada’s throws haven’t been good at all recently.
They should walk Pena. This is not a good matchup for Robertson.
“A stat was posted very Yankee team with a bullpen ERA over 4 has been knocked out of the playoffs between 2002-2007″
Okay, but what was their starting rotation ERA during those years, and the average amount of innings pitched? In all those years the Yankees were bounced in the first round, they never had an ace like Sabathia who could take control of an entire series.
That said, they definitely need to improve the bullpen.
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
They should walk Pena. This is not a good matchup for Robertson.
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nice call, maybe you should look up the stats the next time. Before this K, Pena had only faced Robertson once before and was struckout that time as well.
“nice call, maybe you should look up the stats the next time. Before this K, Pena had only faced Robertson once before and was struckout that time as well.”
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It sure is easy typing that after Pena strikes out…..
Robertson should be the new EIG, lol
I think we have a new Bridge to Mariano!
MG, you’re talking to Matt’s twin sister. She’s using the family brain cell today. Her/his batting average is 0-5 today.
Maybe Swish can pitch an inning?
I hear he’s got good numbers vs the Rays.
“They should walk Pena. This is not a good matchup for Robertson.”
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With 1 out and Crawford on 3rd the Yankees needed a strikeout there. Even on a groundball, it is no guarantee you get Crawford and a flyball to the OF basically guarantees he scores.
Pena is on pace to strike out close to 200 times and Robertson is a strike out pitcher.
It would have made zero sense to walk him.
thought you were gone for the day, GreenBeret ?
Park coming in.
The game ends here.
Bronx Jeers, you still in the Emerald City or back home?
I held back on an “AJ is looking into the abyss” comment with you absent.
strained groin for Andy and another stellar PA from Granderdone
Can Robertson go another inning?
“# RS July 18th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
“A stat was posted very Yankee team with a bullpen ERA over 4 has been knocked out of the playoffs between 2002-2007?
Okay, but what was their starting rotation ERA during those years, and the average amount of innings pitched? In all those years the Yankees were bounced in the first round, they never had an ace like Sabathia who could take control of an entire series.
That said, they definitely need to improve the bullpen.”
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Oh no doubt the rotation is better than those seasons but the bullpen was still called upon last season in the playoffs,
Interestingly though, the Yankees bullpen last season was similar to Minnesota
Minnesota had a 3.87 ERA, Yankees 3.91
better than Angels 4.49 bullpen ERA
same as Phillies bullpen ERA of 3.91
In those years the Yankees were knocked out their bullpen ERA was worse than the teams they faced
It was worse than the Angels in 2002 and 2005
Worse than Detroit in 2006
Worse than the Indians in 2007
the only year they had a better bullpen ERA and lost was against the Marlins in the World Series where Josh Beckett was unhittable in that Game 6
Macfan July 18th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
“# Zach July 18th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
If Park and Logan come in, our chances of getting a “W” today are slim.”
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If, you surely mean when the rogues gallery takes exhibit.
Chan Ho Funk
Fool Logan
Joba the Fat
man Cashman has his work cut out to fix this bullpen for any playoff success.
A stat was posted very Yankee team with a bullpen ERA over 4 has been knocked out of the playoffs between 2002-2007
This team’s bullpen ERA is 4.21
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Another worthless stat.
In 2000, when the Yankees won the WS, their bullpen ERA was…….4.52
Here is a chance for Chan Ho Park to dance in the sun or get himself designated
“# k-pax July 18th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Park coming in.
The game ends here.”
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Oh boy, well there goes the game folks.
Chan Ho Funk is in
Chan Ho Park looked good in his last outing at Seattle
threw a ton of pitches but his stuff was way better, he hit 95 a couple times
we’ll see what happens today
3 k by parK
Also, last year’s bullpen ERA was skewed by Marte, Albaladejo, Ramirez, Veras, and Claggett who all had dreadful ERA’s but were off the team by May. If you take the ERA’s of only those relievers who were in the playoffs I’m sure it would have been one of the best in the league, if not the best.
Seattle. And I must say that I’m finding “breakfast with baseball” agreeable. A nice change.
Thanks for holding off on the abyss ref. You know how I hate missing one.
strained left groin = out for 4 months?
what an idiot. he had all day with shoppach running
Posada….. Bad baseball… He had plenty of time…
Park looks sharp, so we’ll hope he doesnt collapse
michael kay is a moron
that is the most obvious error in the world on Jorge
man i will be stoked when Posada’s contract is up
slow, crappy catcher, strikes out way too much
Breakfast with baseball is great, but this game could be a three-mealer.
let’s see if Jorge’s miscue comes back to haunt.
Shoppach might be one on the few players slower than Posada – apart from J. Molina…
Nice pitching by Park
macfan,
good call on Park. between insulting people for playing GTLU and your awesome predictions, you add so much to this blog. why don’t you do everyone a favor and just stop posting?
Park gave the Yanks his 1 inning. Girardi shouldn’t try to push him threw another one. He will probably bring in Logan to face the lefties at the top of the order.
Jeet needs to pick up the team now.
Now.
With 4 innings of the game left and Robertson/Gaudin/Mosely not available now… we have no choice but to squeeze another inning out of Park, then go Logan for the 7th, Joba for the 8th.
If there are extras, we’ll probably use Javy
GGBG
“# MG July 18th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
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Another worthless stat.
In 2000, when the Yankees won the WS, their bullpen ERA was…….4.52″
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Here is the key about that 2000 season though, like last season
when the Yankees bullpen ERA at 3.91 was close to Minnesota’s 3.87 and same as Philadelphia and better than the Angels 4.49 ERA
In 2000 the Yankees bullpen era of 4.52 was similar to Oakland at 4.48 and Seattle at 4.47
The Mets bullpen was 4.37 to the Yankees 4.52
So not a world of difference.
Those seasons they were knocked out their pen was far worse than the opposition that was the crux.
2002 – Angels 2.98 / Yankees – 3.69
2004 – Boston 3.92 / Yankees – 4.43
2005 – Angels 3.52 / Yankees 4.43
2006 – Detroit 3.55 / Yankees 4.22
2007 – Cleveland 3.75 / Yankees 4.37
The general trend is significantly worse bullpens and the Yankees get eliminated even after terrific regular seasons.
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
macfan,
good call on Park. between insulting people for playing GTLU and your awesome predictions, you add so much to this blog. why don’t you do everyone a favor and just stop posting?”
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Lay off the bottle dude, what on earth are you on.
Please specify where I INSULTED anyone about the GTLU
You seem to be on some really good $hit, put down the crack pipe, its getting to you.
If you are going to attack me at least do so with facts and not baseless inuendo.
David Price vs. the underbelly of the Yankees pen
Gee, I wonder who is going to win that matchup.
Hope this is a sign of life from the Captain… Would be huge if he hits .300 the rest of the season
CAPTAIN CLUTCH! Big hit for Jeter.
good hit by DJ!
4time July 18th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
David Price vs. the underbelly of the Yankees pen
Gee, I wonder who is going to win that matchup.
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Pitchers don’t face each other – it’s about the offenses…if they can do their inning by inning jobs it is managable
“# Norty_ Denmark July 18th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Hope this is a sign of life from the Captain… Would be huge if he hits .300 the rest of the season”
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I’ll take some semblance of improvement in his AVG, nothing over the top, key hits would suffice like just now.
At least Price is getting hit around.
3- 1 Texas over Boston, bottom 6th.
If the Yanks win this one, it’ll be a big win for Johnny Wholestaff……
The Price Is Wrong.
knock him home!
“# Dr. J July 18th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
At least Price is getting hit around.”
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Yep, hopefully the heat is getting to Price.
SJ44 was right. This blog needs registration. The game day threads are unbearable.
ok tex…get ‘er done
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
macfan,
good call on Park. between insulting people for playing GTLU and your awesome predictions, you add so much to this blog. why don’t you do everyone a favor and just stop posting?”
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Knock, Knock, dude I’m still waiting for you to post where I insulted people in the GTLU
Please post it for us so we can all see or are you talking out of you you know what.
You must have me seriously confused with someone else, I’m usually not even here for the GTLU.
I come in around game time. What is with these wee board avengers making stuff up to criticize others.
# Macfan July 16th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
GTLU is just stupid….get a life
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yeah i’m sure someone is impersonating YOU
stfu lowlife
Funny how people are killing Jeter while Granderson is hitting .240, striking out a million times, can’t hit lefties to save his life, never is on base, and has hit like 6 HRs this year when he hit 29 last year in a pitchers park.
Granderson has been a bust… he is way bigger of a detriment than Jeter is.
it doesn’t matter registration or not. freedom of speech should be allowed.
Wow… Single.. Stolen Base… Single = Small ball produces a run.
Two times in a row.
Go Yanks!!
A send there would have been ugly.
How about another wild pitch?
You guys are all best friends!
Dreadful at bat by Tex. Wait for a pitch to hit….
Well, Price was due for a bad start just as much as Pettitte was.
It’s 3:30 and the game is in the 5th inning.
They sure picked 2 interesting days to play long games. They are probably dying out there.
bad post>>>inane biatching about the bad posts
Arod picks up Tex. The next 3 innings are going to be scary with this Yankees bullpen….
JackCurryYES For what it’s worth, Pettitte strained left groin in 2001 and missed 15 days. Yanks haven’t said if strain is Grade 1, 2 or 3 (the worst).
1 minute ago via web
Boone Logan???
Jaba… “Freedom of Speech” as provided in the Bill of Rights only says that Congress shall pass no laws which restrict freedom of speech. That does not restrict the owners of private property (and this blog is private property). It also does not mean that individuals can say whatever they want, wherever they want, without consequences.
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# Macfan July 16th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
GTLU is just stupid….get a life
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yeah i’m sure someone is impersonating YOU
stfu lowlife”
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You are a first rate moron I must say,
That is not my post, what the heck would I be doing on here at 11:58 PM
And it is known that there are folks who impersonate around here, that is not some shocking thing.
I have never made that post ever in my life, why would I feel the need to post that about GTLU, seems pretty pointless and foolish as a Yankee fan.
Think for a second dude, seriously.
Maybe folks should need to register here, because someone is impersonating my account if that is the case.
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Dreadful at bat by Tex. Wait for a pitch to hit….
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has anyone ever done anything that satisfies you? Teix is 1-2 with RISP today, I’ll take .500 against one of the best pitchers in the AL every day of the week.
This is like the worst nightmare type game
Park, Logan, Joba all have to protect leads. One of them for multiple innings too.
look at the pitches that cano lays off this year. he really worked hard this past offseason to get better. his plate discipline is through the roof
pitching around Robbie to get to Jorge!
macfan you are obviously a pathological liar
like anyone would impersonate you after a game is over and there are like 3 people posting lol
not gonna lower myself any longer to talk to a piece of trash like you
have fun being psycho
This blog doesn’t need registration; I think this format is just fine. The trolls just get banned, easy enough. And forcing people to sign in over and over again will vastly decrease the number of comments, so only the lunatics who waste their time every hour on this blog would feel the inclination to comment. Those are my thoughts, at least; what does everyone else think?
Get a life macfan
The Betsy hater July 18th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
look at the pitches that cano lays off this year. he really worked hard this past offseason to get better. his plate discipline is through the roof
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LMAO… love the screen name
@ Macfan and Kevin: FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT lol…lets not call ppl that stuff please…
I hate media types that try to incite drama with soap opera like BS. *just felt the need to say that.
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# Macfan July 16th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
GTLU is just stupid….get a life”
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I’m going to say it loudly and clearly that is not my comment nor have I ever made such a comment to posters on here.
First of all I don’t spend my time on here insulting folks for the hell of it.
Someone who posted that clearly was a troll and not a Yankee fan.
I don’t know where you came across that but that is not my account at all, nor have I or would I say that on here.
I am always on here around game time and leave after the game, never any other time.
I have heard of folks user names being used to troll the boards and that is clearly the case here as well.
HIP HIP
Posada!!!!
POSADA!
Registration would violate freedom of speech, because registration would be a ploy to try and get rid of people who “whine” or are “negative”.
Thankfully, LoHud won’t ruin this great community by implementing registration. The “negative” (or some might say, objective) posters have just as much right to post as the cheerleaders do.
impressive stuff from our offense today
picking up Andy in a big way
and against arguably the best pitcher in the league this season
awesome
Nice hitting Posada!! With Logan coming in the Yanks are going to need all of the runs they can get.
Good day for the old guys.
JackCurryYES Pettitte went to hospital to get strained left groin examined. Yankees are hoping it’s Grade 1 (minor tear), not 2 (moderate) or 3 (full).
less than 20 seconds ago via web
rich, thanks. everybody hates betsy. nobody is rude enough to say it. phil this phil that phil up phil down phil all around joba bad phil good joba immature phil is mother theresa.
Nice… this game is almost Joba-proofed!!!!
I still think Price would look good in pinstripes…..
Most of you are such pathetic morons it’s beyond ridiculous. This is the best team in baseball, why complain about every out and the occasional loss?
“# Icebird753 July 18th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
@ Macfan and Kevin: FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT lol…lets not call ppl that stuff please…”
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This guy is going on and on convince that is my account when it is not, nor have I ever made such a post that he is attributing to my username.
It is frankly pretty disgusting to be accused of trolling the boards when I never typed such words.
If you are going to be accused of something at least let it be accurate.
“Registration would violate freedom of speech”
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I didn’t realize the US government ran this blog.
Good news for Chad and Sam. They probably get good benefits now.
I must say, I’m impressed… this is Price’s worst start of the season.
Stanley,
Freedom of speech does not imply what you think it does.
Registration has practically killed the North Korean Yankee Blog. Sad, ‘cos that used to be one of the best Yankee blogs north of the 38th parallel.
True story.
Calling for registration on this blog is like people whining about a salary cap in baseballl… is is redundant, tiresome, and never going to happen.
3-1 Rangers over Sox heading to the bottom of the 7th.
We just need 3 more inning from the pen to get to Mo
I’m going on the premise that it’s settled down here now that The Bombers are winning…….
i don’t hate betsy
she’s just obsessed with Phil Hughes, so what
I thought Price was unhittable?
Isn’t that what Nostradumbazz spent the entire morning posting?
No wonder why he is gone now.
Price needed 36 pitches, and still gave up 4 runs , he’s at 96 pitches after 5 innings.
When you have a good pitcher like him you make him throw pitches, work the count, get that pitch count up. Thank you Yankees.
Park pitching 2 innings is not a good thing
# P- (George’s Team) July 18th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I have a feeling Price is going to fail today.
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7 runs = fail in my book.
# SYank1 July 18th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Nice… this game is almost Joba-proofed!!!!
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The operative word here is “almost”.
unnecessary taking Park out right here, but oh well
if they can win this game, that’s really something, not to mention the temp is way above 100 over there.
let’s go, pen!
I remember SJ complaining about his username being used by others tot troll the blogs and thought it was pretty pathetic that they are folks out there doing that
Now I have this Kevin attributing comments that I had no hand in posting with my username.
Makes one wonder what goes on here if people are using others usernames to troll the boards and be insulting.
The funniest thing is Kevin claims that comment was made at 11:58 pm
at 2 minutes to midnight I am sound asleep and would not be on a baseball forum of any sort.
kevin, good for you. my opinion is betsy is delusional. hears bells dont know where they are coming from. also very rude and condescending when others do not agree. refuses to change opinion when presented with facts. ‘agree to disagree’ like a stubborn old lady
macfan,
You say it like it is easy (getting 3 innings from some combination of Park, Logan, Joba while still having a lead in the 9th) LOL
Nice to see the bats wake up though, they need to keep tacking on.
Just jumped on, but I thought at the time, that particular comment was out of character for macfan.
What a turn of events! Glad they got to Price. I did not like his slap happy behavior when the Rays were lighting up our pitching yesterday.
SJ44,
how worried are you about Andy??
If Andy has a grade 1 strain he will probably miss 6-8 weeks. If it’s worse than a grade 1 it will be much more time. Let’s hope for the best.
Homer
He lost 4 games coming into this game, he’s 12-4 some of it could be the pen but he’s beatable.
I’m at the game. It’s an oven here today.
You throw 90 pitches in this weather, it’s like throwing 120 on a normal day.
Price looked pretty gassed coming off the mound last inning.
“# E-Rod July 18th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
macfan,
You say it like it is easy (getting 3 innings from some combination of Park, Logan, Joba while still having a lead in the 9th) LOL
Nice to see the bats wake up though, they need to keep tacking on.”
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Well with the 4 run lead it seems doable now, as opposed to a tied game or 1 run game.
As long as they can get it to Mo, its all good to improve our division lead.
A grade one sprain is 6 to 8 weeks
Thanks doctor Michelle 
BD,
Worried. I’m sitting behind the Yankee dugout and he was I pain walking to the dugout.
No idea the severity of it.
Although, I’d be shocked if he avoids a DL stay.
Hard to believe you can pop a groin in this heat.
Let’s hope for the best.
We need 6 more runs if we are going to let Joba pitch two innings.
I was just thinking…Pettitte’s injury better not mean Oswalt. Anybody but Oswalt.
Someone said a grade 1 strain is 6-8 weeks. Lets say its 8. That’s 2 months. So Andy would essentially miss the rest of the regular season- so I’d imagine we would be looking for a SP.
I would try to go after Haren hard. He is a FB pitcher which won’t play well in NYS, but he already plays at Chase Field which is just as bad, so his HR rate won’t be any worse. Haren is a legit ace with a good contract. Yeah, we’d have to give our best prospects not named Jesus, but I would do it.
HOWEVER, I really want Soria. He has an amazing and should be a SP anyway. We can keep him as a RP in 2010, but Wainwright him next season. Plus, Soria is a RP right now so his value is not high at all. KC will probably expect a ton in return, but a RP isn’t even worth like a top 75 hitting prospect.
Boone Logan 8 pitches, 3 outs, he must’ve got the memo from Cashman!
Why is Crawford not in LF? DH? I think he gets Cano’s triple.
Great job by the bullpen.
Logan for another, Joba, then Mo?
Also, 100 points to the person early in the game who said Price would be done around the 5th inning.
“# m July 18th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Just jumped on, but I thought at the time, that particular comment was out of character for macfan.”
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That’s because I never have nor would ever make such a comment,
“GTLU is just stupid, get a life”
That sounds like a troll comment all the way.
Heck I have taken part in GTLU myself on a couple of occasions.
When I am critical on here it is usually of the Yankees performance on the field and leave it at that because I come here around game time and the game is my primary interest.
I have no interest in engaging in internet arguments for the heck of it.
Macfan-”This guy is going on and on convince that is my account when it is not, nor have I ever made such a post that he is attributing to my username.
It is frankly pretty disgusting to be accused of trolling the boards when I never typed such words.
If you are going to be accused of something at least let it be accurate.”
In that case, shame on that bastard! lol.
Oh how I wish the Cliff Lee deal went down
“Although, I’d be shocked if he avoids a DL stay. ”
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SJ44,
figured as much – Andy isn’t the type to exaggerate.
I guess it would have been too much to ask for a DL-free season from Andy. As long as it’s not too severe, they can deal with it.
Granderson has Choate’s number.
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
If Andy has a grade 1 strain he will probably miss 6-8 weeks. If it’s worse than a grade 1 it will be much more time. Let’s hope for the best.
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Where do you get this stuff from?
Groin Strain/Tear
What is a Groin Strain/Tear?
Groin strain/tear – Groin pulls occur when one or more of the six muscles on the inner thigh responsible for adduction (squeezing the knees together) get injured. Groin injuries are (From mild to severe) classified as strain/pull/tear and are given grades according to severity:
Grade I – annoying and distracting more than debilitating, usually causes degradation of performance but can be played through (slight strain)
Grade II – usually requires at least a week or more of rest and treatment, can easily be reinjured if player rushes back to action too fast
Grade III – can involve tearing of groin muscle tissue which would require several weeks to several months to heal properly
Andy was trying to throw and stay in the game, if it was really bad he would have walked right off. I’m guessing he misses two starts, which, for him, is probably not a bad thing since it keeps him fresh for the playoffs.
Cash has to make sure that he doesn’t let Andy’s injury force him into making a dumb deal.
seems like Randy Chote is the only left that Grandy can hit LOL
# TMZ July 18th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
We need 6 more runs if we are going to let Joba pitch two innings.
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Hope we get a few off of Tampa’s pen.
If Pettitte goes on the DL, I’d be bringing up Nova. As good as Phelps has been this year at both levels, I don’t think that he’s not quite ready for a MLB assignment.
“A grade one sprain is 6 to 8 weeks Thanks doctor Michelle ”
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I am not a doctor, but my boyfriend is. A groin strain is much worse for a pitcher than a position player, obviously. The injury needs to heal and then he would need to pitch a couple of times in the minors to get his arm back to throwing 100 pitches. Also he is older so he might heal slower than he used to.
OK.. time to do it again…
Time for Granderson to steal second… and then Gardner or Jeter bring him in with a single
MG July 18th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
If Andy has a grade 1 strain he will probably miss 6-8 weeks. If it’s worse than a grade 1 it will be much more time. Let’s hope for the best.
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Where do you get this stuff from?
Groin Strain/Tear
What is a Groin Strain/Tear?
Groin strain/tear – Groin pulls occur when one or more of the six muscles on the inner thigh responsible for adduction (squeezing the knees together) get injured. Groin injuries are (From mild to severe) classified as strain/pull/tear and are given grades according to severity:
Grade I – annoying and distracting more than debilitating, usually causes degradation of performance but can be played through (slight strain)
I guess I’ll just wait until further word. If Andy just misses 1-2 starts it’s no big deal. If he misses 2+months, we should be on the market.
i wouldn’t freak about Andy, a DL stint seems likely but i doubt it’s super serious
it’s just that with his injury now + AJ being wildly unreliable i’m disappointed we didn’t get Lee
the Mariners are going to regret taking the Rangers’ package over ours
I thought Michael Kay just said Granderson had a grade 2 and missed a month. Grade 1 shouldn’t be so bad. I will cross my fingers for Andy so he doesn’t have to miss too much time.
..I am not a doctor, but my boyfriend is..
Smart woman.
Well… the sacrifice got him to second.. but wasted an out.
pat m, now you wish the Lee deal went down…interesting. how the baseball experts on here saying the yankees are on pace to win 100 games and declaring them a 100 win team forget about injuries and regression. ‘how much is lee going to help? make them a 103 win team instead of a 100 win team’ lol
Mel, Crawford has had a sore shoulder for the last few weeks.
“I’m not Edgar Cayce, but I play him on the internet.”
Anybody think that if Andy goes on the DL that Nova could possibly be called up to make a couple starts? I know on YES that they were saying the Yanks could start Mitre but I persnally would rather have him in the pen where he has looked alot more effective in short relief than in a starting role. I’d like to see what Nova could do as he is probably their most major league ready younger arm.
Bob Sheppard dies. The Boss dies. Andy might be looking at a DL stint. This hasn’t been our week.
Damnit, there goes Andy’s chance at winning 20 games.
Between Hughes’ IP limit and Andy’s injury, CC is the only one who has a good chance at 20.
And Francesa said that getting Lee would’ve been “overkill”
Silly man.
Disco, I’m starting to wonder if you have any idea what you’re talking about?
Wait, this Michelle is different from the one from Miami, right? The one is who knew a lot about sports injuries, and likes the Heat (
)?
Didn’t Grandy have a grade II groin pull and miss about a month. If pettite’s is grade II I would expect him to miss at least that long. I can see them taking it very slow with pettite as he is older and will heal less quickly likely and not to cause reinjury. but pettite is a gamer so i wouldn’t be surprised just to see a 15 day DL stint or so…
Phelps today – 6 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K
..Between Hughes’ IP limit and Andy’s injury, CC is the only one who has a good chance at 20…
I don’t care if these guys win 20 games and neither do they. All that matters is winning it all.
Jeter hitting the ball much better today.
My fantasy soccerteam i Denmark is named after Swisher for a reason
“And Francesa said that getting Lee would’ve been “overkill” ”
That was the first thing that popped into my mind. All the losers who said it would be overkill and bad for baseball.
When 2\5ths of your rotation is Burnett and Nova… doesn’t look like overkill anymore, does it?
swisha hooouuuusssee
he just keeps coming through
Another key hit from Swisher.
Damn!
Yes Swish, hope we pound the Rays out of New York.
Beating Tampa
Red Sox are losing the 8th
only Andy’s injury stinks, but we have to see how long he is out, hopefully it is not anything severe.
Nice commenting today, Michelle, you should be proud:
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Jeter starts the game the way he starts every game. He is absolutely brutal. TAKE A PITCH….
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Unreal…Now an Andy injury…Here comes the dreadful bullpen and there goes this game.
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Bringing in Robertson here doesn’t make much sense. The bullpen is going to blow this game anyway. It’s not like Park, Logan and Gaudin are going to pitch shut out baseball. I understand what Girardi is thinking, but not when the rest of the bullpen is this bad.
Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
They should walk Pena. This is not a good matchup for Robertson.
The All-Star LoHud Michelle is michelle b who lives east of the San Francisco Bay and got me some good tickets for the Yankees-A’s game earlier in the month.
If she posted more, we’d all be better off.
Did they send Moseley down and bring up Logan?
Come on. Keep Joba-proofing this game!!!!!!!!
Andy didn’t look too bad. I’m hoping for the best. About as close to a HR as you can get.
Hi all, been busy this PM, but watching the game on the TV.
I was wondering, now that the Yanks are leading 8-3, has the person who posted they would lose to Price 8-0 said anything about why his prediction was off?
TMZ-
If I’m not mistaken they DL’d Marte and brought up Logan as a result.
mg is a god, he can copy and paste quotes and belittle other posters, how special
Swisher is fast moving up the top 10 MVP list
Nova ain’t the answer… gives up lots of hits, doesn’t strike out anyone
Give Phelps a shot, or just go with Gaudin.
..I was wondering, now that the Yanks are leading 8-3, has the person who posted they would lose to Price 8-0 said anything about why his prediction was off?..
LOL! Their magic 8 ball was in the shop?
I’d rather go with Gaudin over Mitre
“Six of the Yankees eight runs today have been driven in with two outs. The latest came off the bat of Nick Swisher, and it gave them a 8-3 lead.”
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I knew it seemed we were getting some timely hits. Very good job by the bats today.
..If I’m not mistaken they DL’d Marte and brought up Logan as a result…
I didn’t know that Marte was injured.
joe, he consulted betsy on the art of worrying prior to the prediciton
..I’d rather go with Gaudin over Mitre..
Same here. Mitre is just coming off the DL. Do you really want to start him right out of the gate?
Chad July 18th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Nova ain’t the answer… gives up lots of hits, doesn’t strike out anyone
Give Phelps a shot, or just go with Gaudin.
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I’m excited about Phelps but do you think the Yanks will call him up after only 3 AAA starts regardless of how dominant the past 2 have been? Interesting that Nova is actually a year younger than Phelps. I like Phelps alot but knowing the Yanks they will not want to rush anybody. But hey, weirder things have happened.
RiverAveBlues Call up please. RT @swbyankeesTT: 3 up, 3 down for Albaladejo, [who], incidentally, hasn’t allowed a baserunner since July 6.
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“Nice commenting today, Michelle, you should be proud:”
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that’s pretty funny
Dang. Phelps had 10 K’s in AAA today?
TMZ July 18th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
..If I’m not mistaken they DL’d Marte and brought up Logan as a result…
I didn’t know that Marte was injured.
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I forget exactly what was wrong but it was a thread on here.
Forget about Oswalt. He left his game with an ankle injury.
Thanks, Nick. That’s the one. She was a good poster except when she called the Lakers out one time one a particularly ragged southeast swing. She said, “the Lakers aren’t winning anything this year.”
I don’t remember if that was this year or last…
Killer work from D-Rob today. Player of the Match.
Boone Logan has a LIVE arm
94-95+ fastball and a sharp breaking ball at times also
if he can be more consistent and throw strikes, he could stick with this team
Fairly easy schedule upcoming
2 vs. LAA
4 vs. KC
4 @ CLE
3 @ TB
3 vs. TOR
After that though, the schedule becomes brutal in August – 4 Boston, @ Texas, 4 Detroit, 3 @ Toronto, 3 @ White Sox.
“Nice commenting today, Michelle, you should be proud”
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You obviously have WAY too much time on your hands. If you don’t like what I write then why are you spending so much time responding to me and going back to check what I write??
Just checked. Marte has an inflamed left shoulder.
GB, I too would like to see Nova get that assignment over Miltre ……Let’s hope that Andy only misses a few spins in the rotation……
According to Matt 2 out RBIs are the worst because imagine how many runs you could get if you scored the initial runs without 2 outs! (failing to realize that continuing to score runs will likely include the aforementioned bad 2 out RBIs!)
if he can be more consistent and throw strikes, he could stick with this team
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That seems to be the problem for lots of guys. If Veras could have thrown strikes consistantly and repeated his mechanics he would have been fantastic.
“# Forntoso July 18th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Phelps today – 6 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K”
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Phelps has been a beast in Scranton.
2.07 ERA, 100 IP, 77 H, 23 ER, 2 HR, 23 BB, 93 K, .212 BAA
now add in those numbers today as well
Wonder if the Yankees would call him up
“Boone Logan has a LIVE arm”
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yet, even at age 25 very few on here ever gave him a chance.
he did struggle early on, but I doubt Cashman would have asked for him in the Vazquez trade if they didn’t see something they really liked
and with that, a HR
yuck – just get the last out
Test that man.
How do you give up a HR to that bum Kapler?
no big deal, i’d actually rather have a solo home run there than a walk actually
Oh yes, the Lakers.
any ideas if the mods are aware of the declining gameday posts, are aware of the reasons why, and will try to do something about it? Very steady decline over the year but this ship has been staying on course without any changes…. just curious
good points Dave
“any ideas if the mods are aware of the declining gameday posts”
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I’ve noticed that and I’m sure they have.
I’m surprised I’m here posting myself, actually
..According to Matt..
We are fortunate enough to be winning, which means that Matt is no where to be seen. Is it necessary to dampen everyone’s mood by mentioning the guy?
alright pretty good job by Logan too. I’d like to see another run or two make it a 5-6 run cushion. Joba proof it lol
Das right. The Lakers.
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
no big deal, i’d actually rather have a solo home run there than a walk actually”
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Must agree with that with a big lead much rather he throw the ball over the plate and let it be put in play than walk the man and create a bigger inning.
That was the 1st run the Rays scored since the 1st inning, not bad for pitching by committee.
If Phelps is not called up for the rotation he should be called up for the BP.
..any ideas if the mods are aware of the declining gameday posts, are aware of the reasons why, and will try to do something about it? Very steady decline over the year but this ship has been staying on course without any changes…. just curious..
What can they do? People stay away because of the trolls. I’m only here because it’s extremely hot outside and I’d rather talk Yankee baseball than burn to death.
exactly Mac
Atleast Logan didn’t walk anybody
remember when Joba-time was exciting?
Logan was meant to replace Coke’s spot. And, I think, he has pretty much done the same as Coke did last year – some good, some not so good. Yeah, he should be more consistent, but, as has already been pointed out, so should have Jose Veras. And Brian Bruney, and….
“# Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
alright pretty good job by Logan too. I’d like to see another run or two make it a 5-6 run cushion. Joba proof it lol”
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With the way the team has hit today, I’m actually relaxed with him today.
It is the 1 and 2 run leads that scare me with Chamberlain.
Joba has blown 4 run leads on 2 different occasions this year… so this game is not Joba-proof, just yet.
A-ROD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Johnny Wholestaff is getting the job done and another HR by Arod
Pat M. July 18th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
GB, I too would like to see Nova get that assignment over Miltre ……Let’s hope that Andy only misses a few spins in the rotation……
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Pat M., Nova gives up a hit an inning, but, they only score a 3.20 ERA and a ton pf ground balls. In YS, that’s a necessity. His walks and strikeout totals, at least in the minors are about what you’d get from Pettitte. Noesi is better because of his strikeouts but, he’s still in AA. If this was mid to late august, I’d go with Phelps. I think that it’s just too soon. That kid is going to be good.
THATS HOW YOU DO IT ALEX
he’s looked good today
“# gfd July 18th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
That was the 1st run the Rays scored since the 1st inning, not bad for pitching by committee.”
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Must give kudos to the bullpen so far for doing a terrific job, many probably expected the rays to jump all over them. Hasn’t happened.
we’ll take that back…thanks
Alex doing his part to try and Joba-proof this game.
Got the run back thank You Alex!
Yankees know Joba is coming in the game, so they’re trying to tack on as much as possible.
Wake me when the real season starts.
Rally in the making to Joba Proof it…..hahahha
Alright. They really have looked in sync today as a team. solid, solid game. if it just wasn’t for andy being hurt this would be fantastic.
“# 4 Rings July 18th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Joba has blown 4 run leads on 2 different occasions this year… so this game is not Joba-proof, just yet.”
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Now it is. Yanks bats are on fire today.
Kapler was cheating on every FB in the AB.
You don’t want to walk him and he caught up with one.
No big deal.
Logan did a solid job today. As did Robertson and Park. They are the story of the game so far.
Arod just gets that run back with an absolute missle.
Anybody questioning the heart of this team should be banned from this blog for stupidity reasons.
If they finish this out, this is an all guts win based on the events of the day.
That should be #599. Didn’t he almost hit one out earlier?
Alex is on pace for __HR on the season?
4-1 Texas over Boston, heading to the 9th inning.
Always a nice cherry on top of the cake when the Yanks win and the Sox lose in my book.
for me it’s not so much the trolls… you just ignore them, easy enough. I find that most of the posts are calm, vanilla, very unprovocative or comment inducing. Facts aren’t really interesting, we are all watching the game and know the facts. I’m looking for some commentary, opinions, interpretation etc. I remember Pete Abe with his views on Arod. I asked him once about whether his opinions colored his objectivity, and he said sometimes he justs likes to spice things up and get people talking.
# Nick in SF July 18th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Wake me when the real season starts.
The NBA Finals?
m, no. weak fly ball to right field that carried to warning track in right. off the bat near his hands.
The most exciting part is watching Robertson regain his form. That breaking ball he threw to Pena with a man on third and one out was the pitch of the game. if he regains his form and that breaking ball he is a legimitate option in setting up mo.
jonnycat, please, all PA did was bash a-rod unconditionally
creating conversation by constantly polluting the blog with bias filled rants about Alex?
no thanks
i’ll take the “vanilla” comments over that garbage
Who hit the second double over Kapler’s head?
The Betsy hater July 18th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
m, no. weak fly ball to right field that carried to warning track in right. off the bat near his hands.
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The result was a fairly weak fly ball but if you look at the swing in YES mo he missed that pitch by less than an inch. He was barely under it. If he drove through that ball it would have been an opposite field missile. Arod has looked good all day staying through the ball and taking it up the middle.
m-
Posada?
“The NBA Finals?”
When the Patriots get eliminated.
“# Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
The most exciting part is watching Robertson regain his form. That breaking ball he threw to Pena with a man on third and one out was the pitch of the game. if he regains his form and that breaking ball he is a legimitate option in setting up mo.”
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yeah I think he is grabbing Girardi’s attention for that 8th inning. Joba better step his game up, because Robertson has.
I hope the Yankees call up Phelps if Andy heads to the DL,
Michael Bowden on the mound for the Sox. Always thought he was a terribly overrated prospect.
Get Oswalt… let Andy rest until Hughes reaches his innings limits. Then put Hughes in the pen and trot out
CC-Andy-Oswalt in a short series and go to war….
Yanks win + Sox loss = the cake.
Everything else is just icing.
tyler, a-rod has looked great. my only point was that fly ball to right was not a home run nor did it look like a home run off the bat
The Betsy hater July 18th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
m, no. weak fly ball to right field that carried to warning track in right. off the bat near his hands
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nice screen name lol
I miss Pete Abe. Great writer
macfan-
i love phelps but i donno if they will call him up after only 3 AAA starts. He’s actually a year older than Nova which is interesting. What is Phelps’ stuff like? I heard he sits like 92-93?
Those that were concerned about Rodriguez’ power and run production and his “injured hip” need to find other worries. He’ll have his 30-100 and close to 100 runs scored. The only number that will be missing are stolen bases.
I remember Pete Abe with his views on Arod. I asked him once about whether his opinions colored his objectivity, and he said sometimes he justs likes to spice things up and get people talking.
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Other things Pete enjoyed spicing up:
- Chili
- Burgers
- Mac and Cheese
- Burritos
- Eggnog
Great job by the offense and just a fantastic job by the pen today to this point.
Really hope Andy is ok and its only a slight strain…really don’t want to lose him for too long.
GB…..Back in August 1964, the Yanks had a tall skinny guy from Olympia Washington who gave up a hit an inning and register ground ball outs in bunches……He wore # 30, and that turned out alright…….He’s the most ready guy in the system right now ( Nova )…..Give the starts if Andy is indeed out for a few turns
ralph houx, is this screen name any better ?
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
jonnycat, please, all PA did was bash a-rod unconditionally
creating conversation by constantly polluting the blog with bias filled rants about Alex?
no thanks
i’ll take the “vanilla” comments over that garbage”
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LOL, there was never a cheapshot at Arod that Pete didn’t get in, he is probably still doing it now up in Boston.
It must have been hard for him to see Arod come through in the playoffs last season, then lift the World Series Trophy above his head.
Tyler,
Thanks, now I remember. Posada had a big grin on his face.
Alex flicked another one and was just a loud out.
My memory comes and goes, but thank goodness Nick is here to remind me of things I’ve said.
GB-
There has been some debate on here as to who will be called upon to take Andy’s spot if he hits the DL. Do you think Phelps will get the call? I have a hard time thinking it will be Phelps after only a couple AAA starts knowing the Yanks history of calling up players…
I liked Ralph Houk, much nicer mgr. than Bill Virdon was
Has Granderson had any multi hit games since he joined us? It seems like he just gets one hit or none a day/night.
# Betsy’s number 1 hater July 18th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
ralph houx, is this screen name any better ?
YES lol
Only on here would some clown consider a ball hit on the fists to the warning track to be a weak fly ball.
Why was Horace Clark at Old Timers Day?
Are they going to bring back Kevin Brown next?
i like nova also to get the callup. i know he only pitched 3 innings in his first callup but i like that he didn’t look intimidated and also threw pretty well not letting up a run. he throws strikes and keeps the ball on the ground. that is a winning combo in my book.
..LOL, there was never a cheapshot at Arod that Pete didn’t get in, he is probably still doing it now up in Boston….
I’m sure he’ll have something nasty to say once A-Rod reaches 600 HRs.
# panic at the disco July 18th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Disco, I’m starting to wonder if you have any idea what you’re talking about?
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Not to have a holier than thou attitude, but I do. A lot more so than most people here. I am a SABR-head and one of the alright ones, not the kind that misuses stats, etc. Those are the worst kinds of baseball fans.
“# Left Coast July 18th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Get Oswalt… let Andy rest until Hughes reaches his innings limits. Then put Hughes in the pen and trot out
CC-Andy-Oswalt in a short series and go to war….”
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Isn’t Houston looking for a King’s ransom for him. Seems like they want another teams farm system for him.
Mac, you’re right, and i’m sure Pete was not the only one cringing at Alex coming through last season. i honestly don’t understand the animosity though, especially from someone like Pete. i mean he is a baseball writer. do you know how many stories Alex has inspired for writers like PA?? thousands. he is gold as far as buzz goes and PA should realize that and appreciate the guy.
I forgive you, m.
Oswalt? What a whiny baby.
Hopefully, andy’s prognosis renders any trade unnecessary.
TMZ
Granderson has been a major disappointment… he has yet to get hot for even a little bit of time. He has stayed in the .230-.240 all year. All he has to his credit are 2 extra inning HRs.
No hot streaks to speak of. Don’t remember his last multi hit game
If Andy needs to be replaced it will be by someone on the 40-man. That makes Mitre / Nova / Moseley the likely choices
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Pete always said he was drinking Diet Coke too… He’s got some serious P.T.B.
greenberet, alright. bad choice of words. it was a fly ball out off the bat. well hit, but not a home run in NYS or anywhere
Sweat therapy for Joba, should be good for him.
# wolf man July 18th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
TMZ
Granderson has been a major disappointment… he has yet to get hot for even a little bit of time. He has stayed in the .230-.240 all year. All he has to his credit are 2 extra inning HRs.
No hot streaks to speak of. Don’t remember his last multi hit game
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July 10 vs. Seattle
Here comes the SETUP MAN with 5.79 ERA.
Jeeez, I wonder what would happen.
98 from joba
Pat M. July 18th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
GB…..Back in August 1964, the Yanks had a tall skinny guy from Olympia Washington who gave up a hit an inning and register ground ball outs in bunches……He wore # 30, and that turned out alright…….He’s the most ready guy in the system right now ( Nova )…..Give the starts if Andy is indeed out for a few turns
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If stottlemyre’s shoulder had held up, even with some of those teams that he played on, he’s sitting in the HOF right now. He was a great pitcher and a great athlete. The only pitcher in history that pitched a complete game shutout and had a 5-5 day at the plate in the same game. He also had an inside the park grand slam in a game. He could hit. Imagine him, Hunter, Guidry and Eddie Figuroa in the rotation?
If Arod hits his 600th homerun at home it will be insteresting to see how his teammates and the fans treat it. It definitely won’t be the same feeling or reaction as when he hit his 500th since everyone is now in on his secret.
granderson has had 16 multihit games.
8 of them came from June 1st on. Only 2 in July. Last one was July 10
jerkface, thats not good, right ?
See? Girardi didn’t lie. Joba in the 8th.
Robertson did well today. Escaped a couple of jams. That’s the Robertson I remember. The one with ice water in his veins.
Michael Kay actually just made a really good point about how big it was that Girardi brought in D-Rob in the 3rd. You bring in Logan or Park in that scenario and it could have easily been 5-2 or 6-2. D-Rob got the job done and Girardi gave his offense a chance to play catchup which they absolutely did and more today.
I can be pretty critical of Girardi sometimes but that was a very very solid, smart move.
“# kevin July 18th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Mac, you’re right, and i’m sure Pete was not the only one cringing at Alex coming through last season. i honestly don’t understand the animosity though, especially from someone like Pete. i mean he is a baseball writer. do you know how many stories Alex has inspired for writers like PA?? thousands. he is gold as far as buzz goes and PA should realize that and appreciate the guy.”
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He would criticize the most mundane things about Arod such as part of his personal life, never got the fascination with Arod’s personal life.
I only care for the guy to hit and the Yankees to win, that was my stance on Arod even before the World Series success and he came through.
I would always wonder what folks got out of Arod’s personal life. Maybe I was just naive about it.
This is the key for Joba, once he allows a baserunner…At least with the Rays so far back, Crawfoed isn’t running…Stay focused Joba
i think today can prove that the Yanks have all the talent in their pen that they need. they just have to pitch up to their abilities.
Pat M. July 18th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
I liked Ralph Houk, much nicer mgr. than Bill Virdon was
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Virdon was a good man and a good manager….just not for that team. He was as bad a match for those guys as Johnny Keane was for the yanks in 1965.
For comparison, Cano has 16 multihit games…in April…
(34 total)
Even Swisher has 24. Cervelli has 13! Posada only has 12 but he doesnt play that often and has 10 more walks than Granderson in 4 less games!
…granderson has had 16 multihit games….
Really? I honestly can’t remember them. He’s really flying under the radar.
kevin July 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
98 from joba
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Joba’s had good velocity for a while now. That’s not a concern. It’s repeating his mechanics and delivery and having good location. He can’t fall behind hitters 2-0, 3-1. It’s not velocity anymore that’s an issue imo.
Tyler,
I think Girardi learned something yesterday as Dustin & Gaudin let it get away.
Red Sox lose 4-2, lost 3 of 4 to Texas at Fenway.
Boston lost. Yippee!
# Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
If Arod hits his 600th homerun at home it will be insteresting to see how his teammates and the fans treat it. It definitely won’t be the same feeling or reaction as when he hit his 500th since everyone is now in on his secret.
what secret?
damn, Rangers should have swept Sux in fenway
For comparison, Cano has 16 multihit games…in April…
(34 total)
Even Swisher has 24. Cervelli has 13! Posada only has 12 but he doesnt play that often and has 10 more walks than Granderson in 4 less games!
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Yikes… not good for Granderson
Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
GB-
There has been some debate on here as to who will be called upon to take Andy’s spot if he hits the DL. Do you think Phelps will get the call? I have a hard time thinking it will be Phelps after only a couple AAA starts knowing the Yanks history of calling up players…
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No, as I said earlier, Phelps isn’t quite ready, or, at least that’s my opinion. He’s only had 3 AAA starts. I’d go with Nova for a couple of starts and if he does well when Pettitte comes back, put him in the pen as a long man. He’s not the type that needs to be brought into the middle of the inning, though.
Are Jaba tips his cap and Joba tips his cap, the same person?
“what secret?”
steroids
“# Jaba Tips his Cap July 18th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
damn, Rangers should have swept Sux in fenway”
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LOL, you aren’t kidding either, with Youkilis getting a 2 out hit yesterday against Lee to tie it up in the 9th.
# Joba says they had good ABs July 18th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
“what secret?”
steroids
then what about our other juiced players? Andy?
tyler i know, it’s just nice to see that velocity is being maintained outing to outing
he was at 92-94 occasionally hitting 95 for so long that it was disturbing
considering he’s sitting at 95-96+ everytime out now, it’s just encouraging
but you’re right
Mac…. i think people would critique A-Rod’s personal life because they thought he cared way too much about his image instead of worrying about baseball. Some saw him as a prima donna and Pete just blew it out of proportion. he disliked him so much personally that every little thing Alex did was disgusting in his eyes.
then what about our other juiced players? Andy?
oh, I agree. I was just saying she was alluding to steroids.
with all due respect, who cares what Pete thinks?
I guess probably 1000 guys know who Pete is, nuff said.
“then what about our other juiced players? Andy?”
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What does Andy have to do with the homerun record??
I think people will celebrate heartily if and when Andy hits his 600th HR.
Even recently, Pete said that he supported Girardi’s decision not to play A-Rod in the ASG because A-Rod looked ticked off- thus, it was a good thing that A-Rod didn’t play.
GB-
I totally agree but I know alot of people here were pushing for Phelps so I was just curious as to your opinion since I know you have seen alot of minor league games and follow the system closely.
I’ve always liked Nova even when he was struggling down in Tampa as a 20 year old. His stuff was always intruiging. I was really happy he got it together last year because I hated losing him in that rule 5 draft to the padres.
I think Yankees fans will cheer loudly when Arod hits his 600th homerun. Him leading the team to a championship last season makes up for the steroid revelation, IMO.
If anyone would’ve said the following about todays’s game:
Yankees would lose Andy after 2 innings.
Price would give up 7 runs, and get knocked out after 5 innings.
The bull pen from the 2nd inning on would DOMINATE the game.
I would’ve thought you crazy once Andy left the game.
Rangers 4-2 only game they lost was Cliff Lees’s
If Cliff comes to this team, that will be 2 pitchers on roster that can’t win in beantown, Aj being the other
GB….I had almost zero interaction with Virdon, but he always had this scowl expression on his face…….Houk was an easy going fatherly type, except for those smelly cigars…….You’re right on about Mel Stott, besides George screwed him over, but Mel hung in there and was a big part of the turnaround for the Yanks just as George was buying the club…….
They’re stretching Joba out!
The process has begun!
Woo hoooo!
“# Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
GB-
I totally agree but I know alot of people here were pushing for Phelps so I was just curious as to your opinion since I know you have seen alot of minor league games and follow the system closely.
I’ve always liked Nova even when he was struggling down in Tampa as a 20 year old. His stuff was always intruiging. I was really happy he got it together last year because I hated losing him in that rule 5 draft to the padres.”
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Yeah would be nice to know what these guys throw like Nova and Phelps, such as velocity, pitch repertoire, etc.
Andy isn’t chasing hollowed records the way that A-Rod is.
Saying that “everyone juiced” as a way to legitimize his record isn’t fair to the guys who have done it clean.
Why celebrate someone who cheated? Just because others may have done it too and not gotten caught? Faulty logic.
I think Joba will be fine today.
I am surprised Joba is out there for a 2nd inning. The only other options are Mo or Vazquez. Joba’s arm is fragile 2 innings is probably not smart.
Great news!
Tigers lost!
And Red Sox lost!
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You and I will be dead before Andy , as you say, hits his 600th homerun. I could be wrong, but did you mean Alex?
I am surprised Joba is out there for a 2nd inning. The only other options are Mo or Vazquez. Joba’s arm is fragile 2 innings is probably not smart.
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This might surprise you but Joba once threw 7 innings in 1 game!
“# gfd July 18th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
If Cliff comes to this team, that will be 2 pitchers on roster that can’t win in beantown, Aj being the other”
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Funny thing is Burnett with the Jays use to beat the Red Sox in Fenway like a rented mule.
He owned them up in Boston until he came to the Yankees.
They couldn’t touch him in a Jays uniform.
A-Rod would have hit those HRs without steroids. Thus, he gets a pass.
Same with Bonds, actually. Bonds was a monster even before he left for the Bay Area.
Steroids should only factor into the equation if they gave the players ability. Not if they already had the ability beforehand like A-Rod and Bonds did. Steroids didn’t make those guys great HR hitters or HOF players, unlike a McGwire or Palmiero who were all-star players only because of juice.
just because a player isn’t chasing any records doesn’t mean he should be treated differently.
I am not going to argue this anymore. it’s boring.
Alex roided for like 2 seasons in Texas
it was obviously unnecessary, he’s a legendary home run hitter clean or unclean
and he also obviously felt terribly guilty about it, a weight was lifted off his shoulders, and he enjoyed some great redemption last season in the playoffs
like no one here has ever cheated on a test before? no one has ever made a mistake? give me a break
There is no doubt The Yankees as tram, his team mates and fans will celebrate wildly his 600th home run. I really don’t think people care that much.
Alex will be celebrating. Not sure if #600 is one of them, but he has certain milestone incentives.
That’s the second nice play in as many innings by our beleaguered (is that a word?) CF.
hey there is phil. he looks constipated today that must mean his stuff will be off next time on the mound.
ugh andy is going to miss a few starts — hello DL
smokey,
disagree about Bonds. he would have matured and become a power hitter anyhow (used to be a leadoff skinny type hitter), but steroids helped bonds TREMENDOUSLY. look at the age he was at when he hit those home runs. it’s a joke. without steroids, at those ages, he would have been a shell of what he actually was. would he have ended up with 500+? sure, but he’s certainly not hitting those ridiculous numbers of home runs at those ridiculously old ages without steroids. it helped him a lot.
Thanks for nothing Joba.
LOL, Joe is scared.
seriously, he doesn’t trust Joba at all. good
Now we’re Bashing….Pete Abe that is hehehhehe couple that with a big win by Johnny Wholestaff and I’d say its a pretty good day in the comments section. Now, if only would Joba comply.
Brutal….Now MO
What do you know Mo with a 4 run lead. Tells you how much trust Girardi has in Joba.
gfd,
LOL, no I meant to say Andy.
Just leave him in, jeez, Joe.
How high can Joba’s ERA climb?
Joba has thrown 30+ pitches… might as well go to MO.
Man Rivera shouldn’t have had to scratch an itch today in that bullpen, now he has to come in.
“How high can Joba’s ERA climb?”
to 10
Take note Joba
MO threw 1 pitch… stop whining.
Economical.
Wow. That skinny pitcher’s pretty good.
I think we may trade Joba. He’s a head case at this point. Don’t be shocked with Andy on the DL that it pushes Cash into a trade.
Dear Joba- See that one pitch ? That’s how it’s done.
In fairness this is Joba’s second inning of work, when normally he wouldn’t be out there for 2 innings.
Just looking for some positive with that guy.
Right now Robertson is probably ahead of him for the 8th inning job.
A-Rod gives credit to Joe for this game
I guess A-Rod doesn’t hate him anymore for the ASG snub?
Turned out to be a solid all around effort by the Yankees today
Terrific work from the bullpen
Hitters were on point
And we take the series from a team chasing us in the division
Solid game all in all
Hope Andy is not out for too long of a time.
Yanks keep rolling along.
Joba was fine… he isn’t a 2 inning guy. He did his job for 1 inning.
65% of the time that Joba gives up a run, its 2+ runs. Rarely gives up just 1. Now 84% of the time he pitches, he gives up 1 run or no runs. 71% of the time its scoreless.
I’ll take 2/3! Great series and now 3 up on Tampa and 6.5 on Boston. Good stuff.
A 3 game cushion over the Rays, and 6 over beantown.
Who said Price couldn’t be hit, he gave up 7 runs.
“# Tank July 18th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Joba was fine… he isn’t a 2 inning guy. He did his job for 1 inning.”
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Gotta agree, it is only the big lead that made Girardi keep him out there obviously for the extra inning.
so happy to give Price a NYY Loss! I called it.. I just had a feeling we were going to get at him today.
RiverAveBlues Yanks’ bullpen: 6.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K. Job well done today. #fb
“# Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
I’ll take 2/3! Great series and now 3 up on Tampa and 6.5 on Boston. Good stuff.”
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7 up as well on Boston in the Loss Column, love it.
Why was Park wearing long-sleeves today? It is 95 degrees!!
If you told me…
-it would be 3-0 in the first against price
-andy would leave in the 3d
-logan AND park would pitch in the same game
And we’d still win, I’d say you were nuts.
Fantastic win by the yanks. Good for jeter to silence some haters too.
“# eric July 18th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Fantastic win by the yanks. Good for jeter to silence some haters too.”
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Lets hope it gets him on a nice roll in the coming days to pile up some hits, he usually gets his hits in bunches.
Wait, what? Joba had been a starter just last year, he should be able to go more than just one inning. The trouble is Joba isn’t all that good, even though he only gave away a run in his second inning, its just not what he should be doing out of the pen.
Also, Joba has gained a ton of weight. Far too much additional weight for someone who is supposed to be an athlete.
The official scorer gives Park the win, now he’s 2-1
Grade one strain for Pettitte, expected to be going on the DL. Not good. At least its only a grade one, but still that is a tough spot to cover for. I wonder if they will pick up or call up a starter (more likely call up, right?)
“# dassit July 18th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Wait, what? Joba had been a starter just last year, he should be able to go more than just one inning. The trouble is Joba isn’t all that good, even though he only gave away a run in his second inning, its just not what he should be doing out of the pen.
Also, Joba has gained a ton of weight. Far too much additional weight for someone who is supposed to be an athlete.”
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I think Girardi might turn to Robertson in the 8th inning for the most part at any rate.
Robertson seems to have righted himself
We need someone in the pen to step up in front of Mo and hopefully Robertson has found himself and gotten it together.
What happened to ‘California’ a/k/a ‘Miami’ a/k/a ‘First Place Rays’ a/k/a ‘[Third] Place Red Sox’
a/k/a one and the same jerk?
“# dassit July 18th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Grade one strain for Pettitte, expected to be going on the DL. Not good. At least its only a grade one, but still that is a tough spot to cover for. I wonder if they will pick up or call up a starter (more likely call up, right?)”
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Well given the circumstance thankfully it is at least a Grade 1 and not much worse that would have cost him the rest of the season.
Maybe it gives Andy a nice break and keeps him fresh for another October run.
Yanks should be able to get through this, Burnett needs to step his game up though.
I know CB is smiling about bringing Robertson in when he did. Key spot in the game. Good job Joe.
“# Bx is Burning July 18th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
What happened to ‘California’ a/k/a ‘Miami’ a/k/a ‘First Place Rays’ a/k/a ‘[Third] Place Red Sox’
a/k/a one and the same jerk?”
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Doing what trolls do best run and hide when they are made to look foolish.
Remembered his foolish posts, Rays will be in first by the end of the weekend” over and over and over.
dassit July 18th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Grade one strain for Pettitte, expected to be going on the DL.
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I consider this good news (obviously not that he’s expected to go on the DL), but that it’s just a grade one strain. Could have been a lot worse.
LoHudYankees Grade 1 strain for Pettitte. Nothing has been determined but Girardi expects a DL stint.
“I consider this good news (obviously not that he’s expected to go on the DL), but that it’s just a grade one strain. Could have been a lot worse.”
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yeah Granderson had a Grade 2 and missed almost a month.
Thankfully Andy’s injury doesn’t seem to be as severe as Granderson’s was.
I think Albaladejo deserves another chance to see if what he’s doing in SWB, can translate to the big league level. If he can, then you could use Robertson and Albaladejo in the 7th & 8th innings, and the bridge to Mo is complete. Right now, you can’t trust Joba, and if the team thinks they need time to get him straight, the best way is either the instructional league, or AAA.
If Andy goes on the DL, I’d like to see Nova get a start. No better way to evaluate his progress than at the MLB level.
LoHudYankees #Yankees will wait a couple days to see how Pettitte responds before determining the next step.
LoHudYankees Girardi said Mitre, Gaudin, and Moseley options for Saturday.
good news for andy. how does this affect phil’s groin, says bets… phil’s groin is better than joba’s….its thicker and stronger…
mitre looks like the least worst option of the 3.
Grade 1 Groin Strain treatment and recovery time for anyone interested.
http://www.coreperformance.com.....train.html
Alby does deserve another chance. And today’s pitchers deserve a big hand.
And credit to Girardi, too.
And the hitters, too.
And to the faithful fans (not the ones who whined when they were losing, though).
Good team effort. Picked up a game on the Rays and Sawx (h/t to the Rangers).
Macfan July 18th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
“I consider this good news (obviously not that he’s expected to go on the DL), but that it’s just a grade one strain. Could have been a lot worse.”
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yeah Granderson had a Grade 2 and missed almost a month.
Thankfully Andy’s injury doesn’t seem to be as severe as Granderson’s was.
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Wouldn’t take a pitcher a little longer to recover from the same injury though with such emphasis on the legs? what groin did andy strain again?
# Yankee Trader July 18th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Grade 1 Groin Strain treatment and recovery time for anyone interested.
http://www.coreperformance.com…..train.html
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Thanks for the link!
“what groin did andy strain again?”
I think his own.
It’s a shame that some of the bloggers would rather discuss their distain for other bloggers, than talk baseball. Just because someone has a different point of view than yours, or even a majority of bloggers, doesn’t mean they’re wrong, only that they look at things differently. The quickest way to destroy a good blog, is to have people turn it personal attacks, and then have serious, good bloggers leave, IMO.
Tyler July 18th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Wouldn’t take a pitcher a little longer to recover from the same injury though with such emphasis on the legs? what groin did andy strain again
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Tyler, it’s his left groin. FWIW, Jack Curry had a tweet earlier that said he had the same injury in ‘01 and missed 15 days.
big al, good point. maybe i should change my screen name. perhaps i will do so when the rest of the bloggers refrain from personal attacks and stick to discussing baseball…
For some comedic value…..
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Garden Inn July 18th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Numbers not looking good for the Yanks today.
8-0, Rays win.
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• The First Place Rays July 18th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Taking 2 out of 3 from the Yankees. Easily.
Very easily.
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• Michelle July 18th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Terrible start by Andy. With Price pitching for Tampa 3 runs might be enough for him.
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Bryan July 18th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
There goes this game
Very quick game today
I would like to thank the Yankees and Andy Pettitte for letting me enjoy the rest of my afternoon
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• The Betsy hater July 18th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Got to love predictions by “baseball experts” that are not based in fact, just pure speculation.
Giuseppe: “I have no facts. I just type to read my writing and get congratulated by others for my positive posting”
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• Macfan July 18th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Therein lies the problem, the Yankees don’t play catchup too well, much less against a pitcher like Price
Yankees find it hard at times to hit scrubs when they are trailing much less an All Star pitcher like Price.
Weak showing in this series by the Yankees once again at home vs Tampa.
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• The Betsy hater July 18th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
michelle, its ok to throw away games and innings since they are in 1st place. didnt you get the memo sent by giuseppe franco and sj44
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• 4time July 18th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
David Price vs. the underbelly of the Yankees pen
Gee, I wonder who is going to win that matchup.
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Erin – supposedly, Mitre has not been stretched out to start for his rehab. Might not be available for starting in Andy’s place. Of those three, I think Moseley most likely – unless they go Nova, as suggested above.
GB and Pat M.
I was at that game with my Dad and a friend of his. Stottlemyre was great that day and many days thereafter.
“# BIG AL July 18th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I think Albaladejo deserves another chance to see if what he’s doing in SWB, can translate to the big league level. If he can, then you could use Robertson and Albaladejo in the 7th & 8th innings, and the bridge to Mo is complete. Right now, you can’t trust Joba, and if the team thinks they need time to get him straight, the best way is either the instructional league, or AAA.
If Andy goes on the DL, I’d like to see Nova get a start. No better way to evaluate his progress than at the MLB level.”
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Yeah I agree about Albaladejo and I’m not even a fan of him, but the guy deserves another shot with what he is doing in Scranton
GB growing up listening to the the Yankees at night as they faded in out and out on th radio
Stottlemyre and Mantle were my hero’s. I think if Stottlemyre had been treated just a little better he would have lasted into the glory years and seen the WS again and won a championship. I was also disappointed that Steinbrenner didn’t keep the promise I heard he made to Stottlemyer which was to bring him back if the Yankees had a chance to win the world series.
Nick in SF July 18th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
“what groin did andy strain again?”
I think his own.
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I just realized how dumb my post was. hopefully med schools don’t read this blog.
I’m with Joe from LI. I don’t see Mitre ready to start in Pettitte’s place.
He hasn’t been stretched out enough.
If Andy only misses 15 days (3 starts) that would not be too terrible, unless the other starters were to have difficult games. At this point in his career, I’d rather see Andy take a little longer, and come back at 100%. You don’t need a recurring injury coming back, and shutting him down for a much longer period.
GF,
I actually laughed at the time when I read the one by First Place Rays.
# Joe from Long Island July 18th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Erin – supposedly, Mitre has not been stretched out to start for his rehab. Might not be available for starting in Andy’s place. Of those three, I think Moseley most likely – unless they go Nova, as suggested above.
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Joe-I do remember Kay mentioning something about that re: Mitre. I’ll be interested to see what they end up doing.
finally price gives up runs.
what a play by Alex
It’s no often you see only 5 pitchers make starts for a ballclub over the course of a half season, much less a full season.
Injuries are inevitable to the rotation. Let’s just hope Pettitte doesn’t miss too much time and the rest of the rotation is certainly capable of sucking it up.
A day off before facing the Angels for 2 games and the Royals for 4 games.
Meanwhile, the Rays travel to Baltimore and Cleveland as Boston goes on a 3 city west coast trip to Oakland, Seattle, and L.A.
for comedic value…
Giuseppe Franco July 18th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Day off tomorrow. Pettitte should give them a quality start.
# m July 18th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
GF,
I actually laughed at the time when I read the one by First Place Rays.
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No kidding. He must be related to the brain damaged First Place Red Sox.
Betsy’s number 1 hater July 18th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
big al, good point. maybe i should change my screen name. perhaps i will do so when the rest of the bloggers refrain from personal attacks and stick to discussing baseball…
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Lead by example!
meanwhile, 3 runs given up only 1 out into the game, the goof that goes by a handle of an even bigger goof – giuseppe – was nowhere to be found…
Betsy’s number 1 hater July 18th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
for comedic value…
Giuseppe Franco July 18th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Day off tomorrow. Pettitte should give them a quality start.
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Honestly, 99% of people on here would have predicted pettite would have a quality start. he’s been so solid this year and given his reputation i would hae thought for sure we would see 7 innings to save the bullpen. you can’t predict injuries….
now comedic value is looking back at posts who declared the yanks dead when it was 3-0 in the bottom of the 1st and that cano couldn’t even touch price!
# Betsy’s number 1 hater July 18th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
for comedic value…
Giuseppe Franco July 18th, 2010 at 10:40 am
Day off tomorrow. Pettitte should give them a quality start.
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You forgot this part, jackass.
Day off tomorrow. Pettitte should give them a quality start.
No real need for a long man today unless something happens to Pettitte physically.
It wouldn’t be a total surprise if Chamberlain was dealt by the end of the month as part of a package.
What we’re seeing is as good as he’ll ever get. A 95 + MPH fastball is of little value unless it can be located. Stubborn and doing the same things doesn’t help his cause.
How great is it to be a Yankees fan ….. The best record in MLB, taking 2 of 3 from the team behind you, and the Red Sox lose 3 out of 4 to the Rangers. Life is good, let’s enjoy every minute.
goof giuseppe, before andy had a problem physically, he had already given up 3 runs with 1 out. he would have needed 5 two-thirds innings of shutout baseball to have a quality start…while very possible, not likely… you forgot that part.
# Betsy’s number 1 hater July 18th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
meanwhile, 3 runs given up only 1 out into the game, the goof that goes by a handle of an even bigger goof – giuseppe – was nowhere to be found…
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U-huh, jerkoff.
I never post when the action is going on. Never. I can count on one hand how many times I’ve posted this season during the action.
This place becomes a sewer. And your stupidity is a great example why.
Congratulations.
New Post w/Andy update
Come on kids – play nice.
Comet, Stottlemyer gets overlooked by everybody except by those that actually saw him. Career ERA under 3, 3 20 win seasons with some of the worst Yankee teams in history, 40 complete game shutouts, 9 straight seasons of 250 innings plus….and that big bat (7 career homers), great fielder. How many rookie pitchers with 13 career starts get a 2nd game WS start? If he was doing that in this era, he’d be getting $20 Mil a year. As classy a pitcher as you’ll ever see. The only thing he didn’t rack up was strikeouts. Of course, he didn’t walk anybody, either.
# Betsy’s number 1 hater July 18th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
goof giuseppe, before andy had a problem physically, he had already given up 3 runs with 1 out. he would have needed 5 two-thirds innings of shutout baseball to have a quality start…while very possible, not likely… you forgot that part.
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This is the last post I’m going to waste my time on trash like you so I’ll let the rest of the board decide who the goof is between you and me.
GB7 – you are 100% correct. Mel was a tremendous pitcher. He’d get CC money, or close to it, if were in his prime today. Many younger fans don’t realize the quality of the players in past generations, too bad.
Giuseppe Franco July 18th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
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You just hit a HR.