Pregame notes: “I can only tell you it hurts”
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jul 23, 2010 
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Nick Swisher has no idea what happened between the end of last night’s game and the moment he woke up this morning. He felt perfectly fine when he went to bed, and he can’t remember a play that might have caused any sort of damage.
“I got up to go to the bathroom this morning and I was like, wait, something ain’t right,” he said.
The pain is in his left Achilles. Swisher took batting practice in the cage and said he believes he could pinch hit if necessary, but running is a problem. He’s been getting treatment most of the day and said it feels more loose than it did this morning.
“It’s not like it feels like anything is horrible,” Swisher said. “But anything in your achilles, that’s a scary thing to mess with. It’s a good day to just chill and get as much treatment as I can. Come back here tomorrow and get back after it.”
Swisher said he’s literally been replaying last night’s game to come up with a play that might have hurt him. He jumped for a ball at the wall, and he ran home to score on Mark Teixeira’s eighth-inning single, but neither stands out as a problematic play.
“Doctors got some funky names for stuff,” Swisher said. “I can only tell you it hurts.”
• After cutting his hand and being forced out of his previous start, A.J. Burnett was healthy enough to go through his normal routine this week. He’s not expected to be limited in any way. “He was back on track and he had a bad day last weekend,” Joe Girardi said. “You put that behind and you move on.”
• This will be Brett Gardner’s sixth start as the Yankees lead-off hitter. It will be Derek Jeter’s third game in the No. 2 spot.
• There was some pregame talk about Dave Robertson, who’s been awfully effective in his past few outings, including getting out of a jam last night. Girardi attributed it largely to Robertson being such an effective strikeout pitcher. “He has enough velocity that you have to respect that velocity,” Girardi said. “If you don’t and you’re sitting on the curveball and he throws a fastball, you’re not going to be able to foul it off.”
• Girardi also said the explanation for Mark Teixeira’s turnaround is pretty simple. “To me he’s swung at better pitches,” Girardi said. “Sometimes swinging at bad pitches can be a mechanical thing or sometimes it can be a mental thing where you’re trying too hard. But the bottom line to me is he’s swung and better pitches, and when he’s gotten his pitch he hasn’t missed it.”
• Sergio Mitre will be limited to roughly 90 pitches tomorrow, but Girardi said he will start paying close attention when Mitre gets to 75, which is the most he’s thrown during his rehab assignment. “When you get to that 75, that’s when you start really watching carefully if they’re rolling along or is the sinker straightening out?” Girardi said. “Are his pitches starting to get up in the zone. That next 15 is the uncharted territory so you have to watch carefully, and depending on how hot it is the (limit) might decrease.”
ROYALS
Scott Podsednik LF
Jason Kendall C
Billy Butler 1B
Jose Guillen DH
Wilson Betemit 3B
Alex Gordon RF
Mike Aviles 2B
Rick Ankiel CF
Yuniesky Betancourt SS
Associated Press photo of Swisher
Poor Swish – maybe he sleepwalked last night and banged into something, lol. Let’s not rush him back as this could linger…..
Enjoy the game folks.
Got a Mountain to climb tomorrow.
MTU
If I’ve told Nick once I’ve told him a thousand times not to kick those cow carcassses. They are strictly for punching.
What’s up with the cow jokes? Just because Nicks from the midwest. Just sayin
Bob Klapisch: #Yanks have become front-runners for Dan Haren, sources say. Cashman mulling whether to pull the trigger.
Well, I wrote a quick poem as it seems to be the theme right now, but the blog is doing that thing where a random word is “dirty” even though it isn’t and refuses to post the comment. I can’t figure out what word it is, so sorry, but I can’t apparently post the poem.
Phil-
He has very unusual off sesaon training regimen. it was a take off on that. You know the “Rocky” thing. No offense meant
What are Klap’s sources, the same ones that said Lebron was going to Chicago? I don’t buy it…………and I would be hugely disappointed if Cash traded Montero for this guy.
“Girardi also said the explanation for Mark Teixeira’s turnaround is pretty simple. Erica dropped him from her team”
everytime I post today, there is a new thread! So I am posting it again
It must be hard for a pitcher to be sharp after a skipped start. As I understand it, the end result is to have him rested and able to help in whatever role is necessary in the post season.
I don’t blame the Yankees for the ever changing Joba rules. It seemed as though Joba had problems adjusting to whatever was tried…skipping starts, shorter outings etc. so they would try something different. Not everyone is as adaptable to changing situations.
And Phil is not the only young pitcher struggling lately, Price and Bucky had bad starts their last time as well. I am sure he will be fine.
Betsy
Let the LeBron thing die. Brings up some real bad emotions.
Ken Rosenthal: #Tigers not ruled out, but #Yankees appear front-runners for Haren. Story on site shortly
Wow, when Wilson Betemit is your number 5 hitter, your team has problems.
LGY-
have a great hike MTU
I will be watching my husband do his Ironman tri on Sunday…maybe after that we can get back to hiking.
ed_price Source: #Cardinals out on #Diamondbacks Dan Haren. Seems to confirm @Ken_Rosenthal @BobKlap reports that #Yankees are front-runners.
Tar July 23rd, 2010 at 6:27 pm
“Girardi also said the explanation for Mark Teixeira’s turnaround is pretty simple. Erica dropped him from her team”
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Fooled you….
Tex has been on my active roster for at least the last 3 weeks
Poor Swish has Betsy worried about him.
Phil, lol…………sorry, you’re right; let sleeping dogs lie on that one.
These sportswriters and their tweets, lol. They have nothing better to do with their time, so they bring the Yankees into this to get hits on their blogs or twitter accounts or whatever.
Thanks kate-
I hope it goes well. This is just the warmup for something bigger.
Kolob arch awaits you anytime you’re ready again.
Best of luck to Jim.
Crawdaddy July 23rd, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Poor Swish has Betsy worried about him.
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If I was a player, I would be quite offended if Betsy didn’t worry about me
(I am only teasing you Betsy)
hope montero not in deal
I don’t get it, Crawdaddy – are you trying to start something? If you have a problem with me, why can’t you just ignore me? I guess because making these types of comments makes you feel better about yourself.
BobKlap #Yanks have become front-runners for Dan Haren, sources say. Cashman mulling whether to pull the trigger.
Erica, I guess I should laugh, but for pete’s sake – I can’t even express concern about an injured player and I’m being attacked.
“Cashman mulling whether to pull the trigger.”
With my luck I’ll be at the top of a mountain when get Haren.
Betsy July 23rd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Erica, I guess I should laugh, but for pete’s sake – I can’t even express concern about an injured player and I’m being attacked.
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I didn’t view Crawdaddy’s comment as an attack or I wouldn’t have joked also.
Looks like Betsy can’t take any ribbing about worries regarding Swish.
If the Yanks can get Haren and not include Montero then do the deal. If Montero has to be included then I really hope that Cashman doesn’t do it. Haren is good but not good enough to give up Montero for. He’s definitely not on the Halladay, Lee level.
Believe me Erica (and I know you were joking), it was an attack………
Erica,
It’s good to see you have a sense of humor.
Im sure Cashman has to get the ok from Hal and Hank.. Haren is a good move . i my opinion
Captain Clutch, I agree…………….giving up Montero for Haren would be extremely foolish.
Crawdaddy July 23rd, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Looks like Betsy can’t take any ribbing about worries regarding Swish.
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Well now, this looks like an attack……
Very subtle difference there.
No fighting in the pre-game everyone. It’s bad luck!!!!!!!!!
Erica
No denying it. It was your teams bad voodoo, that had Tex struggling. Once you benched him, he took off like a rocket.
Haren could be a good move…depending on what they give up to get him.
I’m not so sure about this Haren business.
We’ve had more than a few run-ins lately, Crawdaddy, so you might forgive me if I didnt’ take your comment as a joke.
I also don’t get how this doesn’t preclude them signing Lee next year. For that to happen, Andy either has to retire, they just don’t re-sign him no matter what or they trade Haren. Then, if they trade Haren, they’d better get top prospects back for him or else it would have been a waste trading Montero
Mike-
I’m counting on you and the other “flatlander’s” on the blog to fill me in on the Haren thing when I get back (if I do). Thanks for the good convo this morning.
Ledger_Yankees Yep, the Yankees get to see more of Sean O’Sullivan on Sunday.Different uniform, same guy.
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“Well now, this looks like an attack……
Very subtle difference there.
No fighting in the pre-game everyone. It’s bad luck!!!!!!!!”
Erica,
Trust me, if I was really attacking Betsy, there won’t be any doubt about it.
Tar July 23rd, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Erica
No denying it. It was your teams bad voodoo, that had Tex struggling. Once you benched him, he took off like a rocket.
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Fantasy baseball voodoo is serious business.
Two or three weeks ago, someone tried to give my dad Johnny Damon for one of his best players. My dad laughed at him and called Johnny Damon “useless”. I then yelled at my father because he would even speak such words.
Johnny hit two home runs that week and is now hitting like .330 in July
MTU -
I’ll be here to fill you in . . and Thank you also for the morning convo !.
Put me down as worried. Achilles problems are bad news.
Phil, lol…………sorry, you’re right; let sleeping dogs lie on that one.
Betsy
There is a sports talk host in Cleveland that won’t let it go. He calls LeBron a “piece of dirt” and takes up alot of time on his show about it. His name is Bruce Drennen. Check out this video. This classic. And you think you have it bad with New York broadcasters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....ure=relate
With my luck I’ll be at the top of a mountain when get Haren.
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MTU,
If I were you I would hold off on climbing that mountain. If we dont get a pitcher soon, we might need you to climb a bigger mountain called a mound in Yankee Stadium.
Don’t do it cash.
“We’ve had more than a few run-ins lately, Crawdaddy, so you might forgive me if I didnt’ take your comment as a joke.”
Betsy,
I haven’t been in a run-in with you in what, two weeks. Why would I start one tonight?
Hi all –
Just a thought, without knowing anything about Swish’s injury other than what I’ve read here –
We’ve got the best record in baseball, and a decent lead in the division. We’re playing the KC Royals. The worst thing that could happen here is not losing 1 or 2 or even three games, but having a regular go down for a prolonged period of time.
Me? I’d give Nick the weekend off, especially in view of the heat. Maybe do the MRI thing. Let Colin Curtis get some starts. He’s done ok in limited playing time, give him a shot.
Just my thoughts.
S.o.S-
Good to see you back buddy, and witty as ever.
Hope things are good for you and yours in Temecula.
“Put me down as worried. Achilles problems are bad news.”
Unless you have seen Swish’s MRI on his achilles let’s not get ahead of ourselves here.
“Fantasy baseball voodoo is serious business”
Yes! A Yankee Jedi’s strength flows from the Force. But beware the Dark Side
Craw, I saw a comment from you a few days ago that wasn’t so kind – but then, maybe you were kidding, I don’t know. If you were, I apologize……….
•According to Rosenthal, the Yankees appear to be the front-runners for Haren now, with the D’Backs telling clubs that they’re in “advanced negotiations” with one team. Ed Price of AOL FanHouse adds (via Twitter) that the Cardinals may be out of the Haren sweepstakes.
# Captain Clutch July 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 pm
BobKlap #Yanks have become front-runners for Dan Haren, sources say. Cashman mulling whether to pull the trigger.
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Don’t like the way that sounds. Probably has to include a player he doesn’t want to trade.
Dan Haren whattt?
great,now hughes will be in the pen forever.
Thank you and like wise my friend. Have a safe trip bro. If we start a long winning streak im sure you wouldnt mind climbing a few more for the team or at least staying up there until further notice.
Later fellas.
Betsy,
You sure it was me because you get into a lot of run-ins with various people.:)
“Unless you have seen Swish’s MRI on his achilles let’s not get ahead of ourselves here”
Exactly. At this point there is no news of an MRI, just a sore Achilles.
Put me down as worried until we here about MRI results. Is that Better for you.
ron -
not forever .
Game thread up
Maybe the Yanks will have better luck with O’Sullivan this time around, lol.
Phil, I’ll take a listen to that, but really -that’s pretty sad. I’m getting the impression Lebron might want to wear body armor when the Heat travel to Cleveland; that is going to be an ugly scene.
No team knows Haren better than the Cards. They drafted him.
He came up thru their system. They hated to part with him but he brought back Mulder who was a stud at the time.
If they are wanting Haren back that speaks volumes.
Think about that for a moment.
There’s only one Craw, Craw, lol – unless someone was impostering you!
I don’t mind butting heads with people over opinions, but the attacks from obnoxious posters are not my fault (and I could do without them).
I think you guys are being short sighted on this Haren deal. The kid is locked up til what, 2013? It gives them protection on Hughes innings limit, and it gives them a very good arm in the scenario that vazquez is gone (which he probably will be) and Pettitte retires.
Sabathia, Lee, Haren, Hughes, Burnett ……sign me up for that next year if Pettitte doesn’t return.
The Phenom July 23rd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Wow, when Wilson Betemit is your number 5 hitter, your team has problems.
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Yes, 61 AB’s is a very small sample, but, his 2010 #’s are;
BA .377, OBP .449 SLG .672 OPS 1.121 and he did hit the ball hard against CC last night. Maybe it’s because he’s playing the Yankees. Me, I never liked him.