Game 4: Yankees vs. Twins
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on Apr 04, 2011 
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YANKEES (2-1)
Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Jorge Posada DH
Curtis Granderson CF
Russell Martin C
RHP Ivan Nova (1-2, 4.50 ERA in 2010)
Nova vs. Twins
TWINS (1-2)
Denard Span CF
Tsuyoshi Nishioka 2B
Joe Mauer C
Justin Morneau 1B
Delmon Young LF
Jim Thome DH
Jason Kubel RF
Danny Valencia 3B
Alexi Casilla SS
RHP Scott Baker (12-9, 4.49 in 2010)
Baker vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., YES Network and ESPN
WEATHER: Cloudy with a chill in the air. Temps in the high 50′s to low 60′s.
UMPIRES: HP Dan Bellino, 1B Brian Gorman, 2B Larry Vanover, 3B Tony Randazzo
OUT THE GATE: Mark Teixeira now joins Dave Winfield as the only Yankees in franchise history to hit home runs in each of the first three games of a season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Winfield did it in 1983. Elias also found that the nine home runs hit by the Yankees as a team is the most in franchise history through three games.
ONE TO WATCH: You have to figure Boone Logan is going to see Justin Morneau at some point over the next four games and the Twins first baseman has had success against Logan in the past. Morneau is 7-for-13 with a homer and four RBI off Logan in his career.
SMALL SAMPLE: Not much to go on with Ivan Nova and the Twins – his only appearance against them last year was a one-inning relief appearance at home in May. For what it’s worth, Nova didn’t allow a run.
UPDATE, 7:45 p.m.: Well, not too shabby for Ivan Nova so far, eh? CC Sabathia was raving earlier today about Nova’s presence and poise, and so far the kid doesn’t exactly look bothered by being a full-fledged member of the rotation. It also sure looks like Jorge Posada is getting pretty comfortable with the whole DH thing. 4-0 Yankees in the bottom of the second.
UPDATE, 7:57 p.m.: A leadoff walk is no problem for Nova, who continues to look in control. Double play gets him out of the third and it’s still 4-0.
UPDATE, 8:11 p.m.: And the fourth unravels a bit for Nova after he recorded the first two outs. A double for Justin Morneau broke up the no-hitter, an infield single got Delmon Young on and then Jim Thome absolutely crushed a ball to right-center for a two-run double. It’s 4-2 now going to the bottom of the fourth.
UPDATE, 8:27 p.m.: Unlucky for Gardner, who could use a break. Delmon Young flat robbed him of a two-run double (triple?) with a great grab down the left-field line. It stays 4-2, Yankees.
UPDATE, 8:49 p.m.: Nova gives up a leadoff single to Morneau which gets the bullpen working – Boone Logan got up – but then induced a double-play from Delmon Young and whiffs Thome swinging to get through the sixth. Still 4-3 Yanks.
UPDATE, 9:04 p.m.: And that’s it for Nova. Very, very solid effort. Joba on now to protect the lead.
UPDATE, 9:17 p.m.: The Yankees reliever flow chart continues with Soriano, now coming in for the eighth. Still 4-3.
And with this, I leave you all to continue your Phixation and maybe even talk a little about the game that starts in 15 minutes.
Night.
Bojo, “Try it. You’ll like it!”
If you can get that, you’ll have aged yourself.
So with Logan’s terrible numbers against Morneau, I hope Joe doesn’t just use him automatically. 13 abs is a pretty good sample.
Win the first 2. Don’t give them any inkling that road teams sometimes win at YS.
Exactly win the First 2 and get one of the last two. Perfectly fine with 5 and 2 heading into Beantown.
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Will do.
Now I’m off too before the doom and gloom crowd arrives to predict total failure for the team. Good night.
So I have Nova and 3 Twins on my fantasy team.
Wow! The Orioles have a 3.5 game lead on the Red Sox! Impressive! Buckyball!
Thanks goodness its gametime.
ugh Sucliffe
What did America do to deserve Sutcliffe on a Monday night.
Thank the lords for baseball.
Wind blowing outr left to right at 13 MPH should make it interesting.
I, for one, am looking forward to Nova tonight
tyanksfan36,
root for 7 shutout innings from Nova and 3 meaningless homers by your twin players in the 9th when the Yankees are up 10-0
Go SuperNova.
Homers: Thome, Mauer and Young
Teixeira, Rodriguez, Cano and Posada
Rookie umpire behind the plate.
Beautiful night in the Bronx.
GB,
yea hope that sinker is working tonight and he keeps it down.
Triple
Definitely. As long as Robertson isnt the one giving them up, he is also on my fantasy team lol
Well that’s a good start.
That’s a great start for the kid.
Blake, those are thebats that concern me. Not sure what Mauer does, but he won’t reach the seats tonight.
Nice display of the roll call there on ESPN. love that
ball is sinking…..he look good, keeping it down throwing strikes.
Great start
Nova made that look easy
Nice positioning by the Cap’n…..great first inning.
nice easy first inning
I think Nova is going to be a surprise to a lot of people this year..
Really nice start, but, those looming bats.
Looking good…
The new Yankee Stadium is an embarrassment. Nobody is there, prices are beyond outrageous for everything from tickets to food.
They’re setting record attendance lows and it will only get worse.
Get the kid an early lead.
It’s one thing to throw strikes, it’s another thing to throw quality strikes…..
Nice to see him off to a good start with all of his pitches down in the zone.
Now it’s time for Gardner to show them he can make contact on the outside pitches.
Good sign if Nova is inducing ground balls. Nice economical inning.
blake April 4th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Nice positioning by the Cap’n…..great first inning.
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You can’t be flashy if you position yourself properly, Blake
They’re setting record attendance lows and it will only get worse.
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lows around the league….
Nova has done a good job with the early innings he has pitched so far in the majors. The real question will be how he does once the line up turns over.
It would be nice if the Yankee offense spots him to some runs early and often.
Gardner needs to swing more at strikes.
Pat M. April 4th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
It’s one thing to throw strikes, it’s another thing to throw quality strikes…..
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If there’s one pitch that I’d like to see Hughes learn, it’s a sinking fastball.
Gardner needs to swing more at strikes.
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And hit the ones right down the middle?
That’s it Ivan Nova is the best pitcher in baseball from that 1 inning.
What a miserable top of the order
Nothing like working the count there Jetes.
attendance has been down because of the weather more than anything else I think
Act 1, that’s what I say.
Really don’t have a problem with Jeter swinging at a hanging breaking ball….he missed it but that one was on a tee.
Man, Teixeira gets hit a lot. It almost looks on purpose when it keeps happening over and over like it does.
Attendance for game 1 was listed at >48,000 with many people in the concourse watching the game.
“Nothing like working the count there Jetes.”
what does jeter hit when he swings at the first pitch?
A-rod is a damn stud
take that baker….
Jeter is so patient…in a rush to see Minky
A-Rod smoked that one!!!
What else can i say about alex?
So good…
didn’t miss that one…they should pound Baker tonight.
That’s right: “Laser Show”.
That’ll teach Baker to mess with Tex and throw in at Alex.
What a quick bat…Jeezzzzzzzzzzzz
way to work the count alex
See ya a rocket
Homer on an inside pitch. No more weak spots to pitch to him now!
Baker’s stuff is very ordinary after what they’ve seen from the Tigers over the weekend.
A-rod!!!!
Attendance at most season’s early games are low. There are still plenty of people in the stands on a cool night.
And Alex blasts one to pad his stats.
I guess that what happens to missed place 89mph fastballs…LOL I kid i kid.
Arod took that 88 mph and played golf with that.
Yankee Trader April 4th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Attendance for game 1 was listed at >48,000 with many people in the concourse watching the game.
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someone posted a pic on twitter about 12 minutes ago. And it looks empty. Sure it’ll fill up later
When Alex is covering the inner half he’s still as good as Pujols and Cabrera.
what does jeter hit when he swings at the first pitch?
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Don’t start this again
You meant what does he hit when he puts the first pitch in play? Probably very well!
They should be swinging against Baker, he pounds the zone and doesn’t have swing and miss stuff. He gives up hits and HRs, but doesn’t walk guys.
Didn’t see it but I’ll assume it was a rocket as Sterling could barely get his schtick in.
GB….Not certain as to what’s up with Phil, but I just think his arm didn’t get enough strengthening during the exhibition season because he was working on offspeed stuff……..Hard downward heater is a great weapon
Who has more homeruns , Alex Rodriguez or Big Poop ?
Arod is locked in.
why are there so many empty seats???
cano seems a little off so far…
Huge now for the Rook to have the all and very important shut down inning.
Give this Rock Star offense a chance to add on.
Slow start for Robbie Cannot
# randy l. April 4th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
“Nothing like working the count there Jetes.”
what does jeter hit when he swings at the first pitch?
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It depends on which plate appearance it is.
“Don’t start this again You meant what does he hit when he puts the first pitch in play? Probably very well!”
no, i didn’t.
i meant what does he hit for the at bat when he swings at the first pitch.
I’m not saying this because of Gardner’s slow start, but I always think about Matt Holliday in this lineup. That was a signing I’m sorry didn’t happen.
Randy I ( The Original Tin Cup ) is throwing quality strikes tonight….Hope you’re hanging out for the game….Twins / Yanks, this way to can confront your critics…..Earlier you mentioned Porkchop, he was classic…..
.286 .341 .402 .743 after 0-1
Pat M. April 4th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
GB….Not certain as to what’s up with Phil, but I just think his arm didn’t get enough strengthening during the exhibition season because he was working on offspeed stuff……..Hard downward heater is a great weapon
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Pat, I gotta agree with you. We talked about it last night. Get the innings up to 35-49 during ST like the days of the 80s. If you’re gonna bring 30 pitchers to camp, schedule more split squad games. 20-22 innings isn’t enough. If it’s innings, shave a few off in the middle of the summer or in September.
igotid88-
That 48,000 was for the opening game of the season not tonight. I’m sure that was paid attendance, but it was so cold that many stayed to watch in the concourse.
what is he laughing about?
Alex = MVP winner
Jeter looks ancient.
what is he laughing about?
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“LOL did you see me try to field that?” ?????
E-6
Jeter is so far over-the-hill now, it’s sad to watch.
twinkies have a lot of lefties… going to miss feliciano here.
and what the heck is Jeter laughing about? how many more declining years of him do the yanks have to suffer through?
Jeter’s fielding will pick up when he no longer has to think about his swing.
Like I wrote yesterday, Jeter is starting to remind me of Willie Mays falling down in the Mets’ outfield…..it could get ugly…..
GB and Pat-
When Hughes had 2 strikes on the batter he was able to get batters to swing and miss at the high heat last year. Whether that was a cutter or a slider yesterday it wasn’t much faster than 83-84.
Huge huge huge for Nova. Now tack on. Don’t give them any confidence.
I remember when Henry Aaron returned to Milwaukee in 75, iirc. It was sad to watch…bat speed completely gone…just a shell of himself.
DocTodd…..With those type of comments tell me there’s no way you were admitted to Med School
what is with all the Jeter hate, he only made 6 errors all of last year. How bad can he be. The guy can make error. He is not over the hill
With those type of comments tell me there’s no way you were admitted to Med School
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Back then someone was saying the same thing about a Mays hater!
did espn just say the bleacher creature phenomenon started 2 years ago?
Pat M…everyone laughed at me last year when I said Posada was no longer a full-time catcher………..
Where are all the fans? CMON
Jeter is going to be incredibly selfish and think he IS the Yankees in the next couple years.
Mark my words, it will get very ugly when they try moving his 40 yr old dad looking skills from shortstop and move him to the 7-8 hole.
I love Jeter, but if he’s the captain he must have the best interest of the TEAM at heart and not be selfish and act as if he’s not aging.
Yankee Trader April 4th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
igotid88-
That 48,000 was for the opening game of the season not tonight. I’m sure that was paid attendance, but it was so cold that many stayed to watch in the concourse.
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I think Doc Todd is actually a vet’s assistant. he shaves dogs asses.
So I see that Cano is now in the dog house with some people, lol.
I almost can’t wait for Jeter to retire so we won’t have to deal with these comments……..
make this a rough evening for baker…
Oh boy……….Jeter represents everything that’s wrong with this world, lol
cano isnt in any dog house, just pointing out that he is starting off slow, unlike last year… he will be fine.
“.286 .341 .402 .743 after 0-1″
…so if you add up what he hits when he actually hits the pitch to what he hits after 0-1 you’d have what he hits when he swings at the first pitch.
( it’s not true i said that to give gb7 a headache)
Hooray, Posada!
I think its safe to say that jorge likes dhing.
looks like not being a catcher anymore is working out pretty well for Posada
Jorge is going to mash, no longer taking that beating behind the plate. WOW!
POPO
lovin all the homeruns but hope they can get rbi singles and doubles on the road.
Posada!
Anderson looks a bit ill.
Hit and Run, er I mean homerun was on!
Jorgie ….forever young…at bat, anyway
The Posada DH Thingy appears to be working! LOL!
I like our new DH.
This lineup is sick!!!!!!!!
Trader…..In Hughes last spring appearance against The Blue Jays, he didn’t throw an abundance of fastballs but had great command of his secondary pitches and whiffed 7 in 6 innings I think…..Yesterday he was all over the place and seldom did Martin not have to move his mitt…….I think that is the real story, poor command of his pitches and poor location…….He’ll be fine he just needs to survive Fenway
why not move granderson to the leadoff spot?
posada needs to retire and quit blocking the young guys.
Posada’s hands are still quick…
cano isnt in any dog house, just pointing out that he is starting off slow, unlike last year… he will be fine.
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I actually prefer this. Cano was so good last year early but he HAD to be. The problem is he really tapered off in the summer, which is why he went from .400 to .319 by the end of the season. I’d rather he had an even measured approach with Tex and A-rod starting hot. He doesn’t need to be a world beater, just do his thing.
And of course he’ll beast in the playoffs again
He’s obviously in some peoples’ dog houses based on the comments
why not move granderson to the leadoff spot?
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Could come to that if gardner keeps looking overmatched.
Trader, that and Teixeira’s (Jeter running) homers the other day were both on hit and runs.
I think Hughes will get back to 93-94
Just catching up. Looks like the Yankees HR parade is continuing
I watched the 73 World Series vs. Oakland and Willie was done, however there is no comparison when comparing that to Derek Jeter in 2011…….GB is also throwing quality strikes…..
Granderson would be a waste at leadoff, whatwith all his power. I like him hitting 6th
I like this
YankeesWFAN Sweeny Murti
DHRH: Designated Home Run Hitter. Jorge Posada launches his 3rd of the year.
Give Gardner a chance to figure this leadoff thing out. Team is clicking just fine right now.
gardner seems to be under all the fastballs, popping them up.
Thats my boy.
Good at bat for Gardner.
run run run with BG here
agree… give everyone a month before calling for changes, as long as they are winning..
Gardner needs to be selectively aggressive.
Man, those 2 homers were difficult, it was hard not to hip hip in class.
Good match up gardner and mauer
Alright keep turning that lineup over.
ok jeter was on that one at least….. almost a good hit and run.
What good is Gardner if he won’t try to steal early in a count?
Tough break because had that gotten thru Gardner scores
I fail to understand the complaints about attendance.
In 1978, after winning the World Series the previous year, the Yankees drew just over 2.3M in a newly refurbished OYS.
In 1961, the year of the M&M boys, the Yankees drew just over 1.7M.
You could buy a really good ticket in those days for under $5.
What difference does it make if there are empty seats for a night game on a Monday night in April?
TY, yell out…be proud. Teach the world to sing.
If he can stay healthy, Alex could have a 2007 type year.
What good is Gardner if he won’t try to steal early in a count?
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Getting on base? Scoring runs? Stealing bases when he thinks he can make it instead of when you want it?
Gardner was successful 84% of the time,,,he needs to run more, what’s the problem??
Baker 40 pitches Nova 19[12 for strikes]
Am I the only person who hates cotton candy? It is way too sweet.
Mauer is a good defensive catcher and Baker is hard to steal on. Gardner is fast enough he should be able to steal, but not if he just runs willy nilly.
Anyone get the feeling that last year, A-Rod’s HR would’ve been a sharp lineout to third?
gardner shouldnt just run whenever….. has to pick the spots.
I wish I could get CC to buy me some interviewing suits.
Nice of CC buying Nova a full wardrobe of clothes.
Gardner was successful 84% of the time,,,he needs to run more, what’s the problem??
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What if he won’t be successful 84% if he runs more because he maximizes his chances for success currently? There were only 4 pitches in the PA and Jeter fouled/put in play 2 of them!
Cotton candy rots teeth,and is annoying sticky on the fingers
I don’t understand the worry about Hughes. It was his first start. Isn’t it a bit early to be worrying?
hey pat m-
great call when the trade happened on saying russell martin was going to be a very good yankee.
Sorry,but Gardner is so fast that everything has to go perfectly for the defense to throw him out…
I don’t understand the worry about Hughes. It was his first start. Isn’t it a bit early to be worrying?
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Velocity for pitchers causes people to panic. Flaherty suggests long toss, hope the Yankees go with that.
How much is cotton candy at the stadium?
I never understood why athletes wear suits and ties.
Nova – outstanding so far.
Alright now starting the 4th inning is the 2nd time through the lineup for Nova.
Here is where he has to be way better than he was last year.
Great pitch on Span after the walk. Whether it was Martin or Nova calling it, Nova executed the pitch perfectly.
“great call when the trade happened on saying russell martin was going to be a very good yankee.”
It’s still early so I’m not ready to proclaim it a good signing, but he is off to a good start.
Sorry,but Gardner is so fast that everything has to go perfectly for the defense to throw him out…
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Yea, when he puts all his tools together. Simply being fast doesn’t mean you can steal bases. Just like some guys without great speed can be effective base stealers.
If Brett simply runs every time on the first pitch he is going to get picked off or caught when they pitch out. He actually runs quite a bit in the first 3 pitches for his career, but sometimes it won’t happen that way.
“How much is cotton candy at the stadium?”
Probably $10.
Nice job by Nova so far.
“I never understood why athletes wear suits and ties.”
It’s a rule. The Yankees are one of the few teams that make suit and ties mandatory on travel day.
Hughes was quoted as saying he’s in trouble if he doesn’t regain his velocity. If there’s nothing physically wrong with him, I’m sure he will.
Tin Cup….I have 1st pick for The Masters….Who do you like ???? Lefty ????
“Gardner is fast enough he should be able to steal, but not if he just runs willy nilly.”
jerkface-
i hate when you try to show off and use that sabermetric jargon on us.
“willy nilly ” ?
Pat, so far your call on Martin has been dead on, so far. Was not a move I would make but, happy to be wrong on it.
I never said Gardner has to run on the first pitch every time, but why let 5 or 6 pitches go by and not try to steal??
“When Alex is covering the inner half he’s still as good as Pujols and Cabrera.”
The rest of baseball should take notice. Because they are in a lot of trouble trying to pitch to this line up – and Alex is the center of that.
He is back. And not only that – his swing looks as good right now if not better than its been since he was a yankees.
What I found most impressive about that HR outside of how hard it was hit – was how Alex had to adjust to the location.
Alex was probably looking at the outside part of the plate. Baker isn’t the kind of pitcher to challenge guys inside, especially to start out an at bat.
And it looked to me in that at bat that Alex was guessing outside. The catcher was set up on the outside half as well.
But Baker missed his spot and the ball tailed arm side a great deal. So much so that the pitch actually wound up fairly inside rather than simply over the middle of the plate.
Alex had to adjust quickly and pull his hands in to his body to stay short on the ball. In the past that’s something he has had trouble doing because that’s been the area where his long arms get to be an issue.
But his swing right now is so short and direct he could adjust on the fly to that mistake tailing into his hands.
DocTodd – I feel the same sentiment as 7:57. But you’re not going to get objectivity from Jerkface re: Gardner, as JF is a Gardner apologist.
wow, he is right on everything…..
Wow, everything Alex hits is hit hard.
Darn almost another one
Just missed that one.
I thought that was gone…I bet Sterling did too…
Just too high. Great swing again, though.
Jerkface, I posted an article in the previous thread – Phil is going to throw long toss tomorrow. Does that just basically mean catch?
Pat M, can you just take the field against Tiger in the Masters?
How about Bubba Watson, he is perfect for that golf course with his length.
Alex is on a mission. You can see it in his eyes, he’s determined to punish the baseball and do damage this year.
When the weather hits up and if Alex is still locked in its going to be one heck of a show.
Now Cano needs to get going a little bit.
Alright Nova second time throught the lineup here. Stay sharp.
Darn,that was a quick half inning
Just too high. Great swing again, though.
Cano’s either early or late. Not much in between. Lots of strikeouts for him this early.
It’s the velocity to be sure, but I heard callers on with Kay today – and it’s not just that; it’s the combo of velocity and his breaking pitches. I didn’t hear anyone jumping off a cliff to be sure – well, one caller did – but concerns are understandable.
I never said Gardner has to run on the first pitch every time, but why let 5 or 6 pitches go by and not try to steal??
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There were only 4 pitches in the plate appearance. Not 5 or 6.
GB7-
Remember when Ron Guidry almost choked to death when he swallowed his chewing tobacco on a line drive hit back to him. I really think that A-Rod shouldn’t go up to the plate with a mouthful of sunflower seeds between his “cheek and gum.”
Jerkface, I posted an article in the previous thread – Phil is going to throw long toss tomorrow. Does that just basically mean catch?
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Yea its like a super far catch.
“Alex is on a mission. You can see it in his eyes, he’s determined to punish the baseball and do damage this year.”
Almost all of the sports writers have been talking trash about Alex, saying that his best years are behind him. I will be laughing my a$$ off when he wins the AL MVP.
Nolan Ryan and Jack Quinn?
Probably a Niekro or Perry..Moyer?
I hate to say it, but my money is on CWS to win the Central.
Nova’s slider is nasty….if he can throw that and that sinking fastball then that’s about all he needs.
MG……I like Bubba Watson……I’m in a pool with 12 other guys and we draft 3 golfers
Nova is my pick for ROY
Yankee Trader April 4th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
GB7-
Remember when Ron Guidry almost choked to death when he swallowed his chewing tobacco on a line drive hit back to him. I really think that A-Rod shouldn’t go up to the plate with a mouthful of sunflower seeds between his “cheek and gum.”
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I’m only surprised that it’s in his left cheek, pinching off the eye facing the pitcher.
No-No is gone
Thats fine. Just keep on pitching down in the zone. Get out of this 2 out double here.
Jerkface, thanks! Well it can’t hurt…….
Nope. Ryan and Kaat
CB,
Alex wasn’t hitting that pitch last year….pitchers were pounding him inside with sinkers and 2 seamers. He just hasn’t swung at many pitches this season that he wasn’t right on. You’re right….he looks as good as he ever has.
I read somewhere that Alex’s hip surgery removed an impingement he was born with, so now he may be healthier than he has been in a long time, if ever. He’s lucky that he didn’t end up like Utley – I think his knee issues are related to his hip problems?
Pat M-
So far the weather in Augusta calls for no rain Wednesday thru Sunday. Azaleas in full bloom.
Pat M, I moved from the OC to Pensacola in 2005 (not the best decision of my life) and was playing in a local money game a few times a week. Bubba showed up one day-he lived in the neighborhood. I was in the group in front of him and he hit his drive on #5 (420 yards) about 10 yards short of the green (the last 100 yards was downhill). Just a regular good ole’ boy, it’s nice to see him become so good.
The other kid to watch (in a few years) is Joseph Bramlett, he just got his card this year and I used to play with he and his dad sometimes when he was 8 years old-you could see how good he was going to be back then.
alright Nova shake it off
Pat M, if you have the 1st pick Lefty will do you solid…
Nova is a ground ball machine….bad luck there.
Thome looks like Buzz Lightyear
Good change.
And Nova shows he still can’t go past 3 good innings.
yankee pitching is brutal
Great piece of hitting.
Bad luck this inning.
Thome just did a good job on that pitch, it got more of the plate than they wanted but it wasn’t that bad.
same nova as last year. no improvement. a guy gets in scoring position and nova chokes.
that went south fast.
Nova got screwed on that cheap infield dribbler
Thome is a good hitter. Surprised Granderson didn’t flag that down.
“.I have 1st pick for The Masters….Who do you like ???? Lefty ????”
pat m-
experience definitely helps at augusta so mickelson has to be a favorite. tiger too. he finished 4th last year without having played at all before it.
i love watching rickie fowler play, so i’m going to be rooting for him to start learning the course.
“Alex wasn’t hitting that pitch last year….pitchers were pounding him inside with sinkers and 2 seamers.”
Blake-
They were. It was pretty startling to see. Guys with very marginal stuff just baldly challenging Alex inside because they didn’t think he could get to the pitch in on his hands. It was concerning. Really marginal guys feeling confident about working him over.
Baker’s missed his spot on that pitch. But it actually wound up with action in a place Alex struggled with last season. The ball started outside and Alex had to pull his hands in quickly when he recognized the ball was tailing back that much.
His stroke looks phenomenal. That’s the best swing in baseball.
that was a really good pitch actually…..Thome did a great job with it.
Girardi never gave Nova a chance to pitch deep last year.
MG….There was a good piece on Bubba a few weeks back in SI and he just crushes the ball of the tee….Nova hitting a wall ????
That pitch to Thome would have struck out many other hitters.
This inning sucks
no disgrace in giving up a double to Jim Thome.
Face…..Nobody was going to flag that gapper down, you high ???
“His stroke looks phenomenal. That’s the best swing in baseball.”
I would agree, although Cabrera looked pretty good on those two HRs yesterday. Very quick bat.
I blame Jeter for this…
Damn dribbler was costly
Let’s get the 2 runs back ……. plus.
Nova labored a bit that inning. Hopefully the Yankees will have a long at-bat this inning and give Nova a bit of a breather.
Pat M, what amazes me about Bubba is that he can move the ball so much right to left with his driver and fairway woods.
He could literally be in front of the creek off the tee on #13, that could be -6 to -8 for the tournament on just that one hole and #15 is easily reachable for him as well.
Jim Thome is a future Hall of Famer for a reason
Nova looks great regardless of the results that inning.
Great job by Nova to work out. He really has looked good tonight I think. Good sink to his fastball, good slider, good change up…..he could be a real surprise this year to a lot of people. That slider makes him a different pitcher when its on.
That was a positive for Nova. Young ground ball pitchers are going to have innings like that. The pitch he threw to Thome was a good one. You just don’t see hitters like that – with that kind of reach and strength in the minors.
But he closed out the inning – which he struggled to do last season.
Nova has given up 2 runs in 4 innings. What’s so special about that? Are the expectations so low for Yankee starters now?
swinging bunt base hit and a future HOFer went down and got a good 3-2 changeup to get him that inning…..could have been much worse.
HR or bust for NY
It’s only one game but Nova certainly looks capable of being a reliable starter for the Yankees this year and in the future. Good fastball, good command of the other pitches, doesn’t seem to scare out there…
Are all of Posada’s hits HRs?
Offense going to quietly here all of a sudden.
ugh i hope we continue to hit…it’s like we are streaky with out hitting
pat m -
if i was putting money down for this masters , i’d put it on tiger.
just like alex seems to be back, tiger won’t be kept down for long.
he’s gonna be tiger again.
he just won’t win as much because there’s a whole new generation who can hit it with him and by him in some cases.
looks like Nova struggles a little bit going through the lines up a 3rd time they start to figure out his pitches. Some of the Twins hits were on pretty decent pitches
Good job by Granderson making Baker throw some pitches.
This ESPN announcing team is brutal.
Face…..Nobody was going to flag that gapper down, you high ???
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It hung up a long time and bounced right infront of Granderson, but he was running full speed into the wall so had to pull up and missed it. It wasn’t more than a foot from Granderson. Its not a knock on him, it would have been an amazing play.
Look at the reply, bounces right infront of him. Granderson has been stellar in the OF so I thought he had a chance.
Laura-
Posada is hitting .308 so he must have a few other hits.
Nice hitting by Martin
Pat M’s BFF comes through again…
Nice piece of hitting by Martin.
Great piece of hitting by Martin….hit it where they aint.
Now would be a great time for a hit Brett
I just realized that Martin is wearing Matsui’s old number!!!
Swing at strikes gardner
“I read somewhere that Alex’s hip surgery removed an impingement he was born with, so now he may be healthier than he has been in a long time, if ever.”
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correct. he should actually have more flexibility, in theory, than he ever has.
Martin being aggressive again….
sure would be nice to get a two out hit…(it is so cool to have a catcher that I steal base, after Posada WOW)
I like this guy Martin. He knows how to play the game.
2 for Martin this year
where’s the guy to claim that was a bad play by Martin because he could have been thrown out?
This would be a good opportunity for Gardner to turn it around…his swings don’t even look good ugh
Martin runs like John Stearns…
Martin seems to have a high baseball IQ to go with his talent. He’s definitely paying attention out there.
Martin needs to teach Garner how to steal…
This team has no friggin luck……
ugh…. that seems to be happening a lot this year. constantly getting robbed of run scoring hits.
Bad luck there.
Darn. Great play by Young to save 2 runs.
wow….good grief, good positioning.
was hoping that would fall in…that was Gardners best looking swing
Tough break
that was a major league catch by young
You gotta be kidding me.
Young of all people.
Nice stroke by Brett on taking that pitch the other way
We get cost another 2 runs by a good defensive play. sickening
Robbed
Gardner finally lines one up and gets squat
Rough for gardy. He kinda needed that.
I hope the O’s don’t think that they have a shot this year.
Twins get an inning changing bleeding single, our rope gets caught
That’s like in the majors – these guys can play. There will be runs the Yankees score because of errors, so you deal with the great plays.
BD, for a while there, I think people were wondering if Alex might not break Bonds’ record. Of course, who knows what will happen in the next few years, but assuming nothing catostrophic, I have to assume he will (I really shouldn’t, though, lol)
Quiz-
Who hold the record for most stolen bases by a catcher in a single season?
life, lol
C’mon, Nick!!
O’s will roll over like a cheap call girl when they play the Red Sox…
I’m guessing John Stearns on the Mets?
Nice pitch !
No it wasn’t Stearns. This catcher had 36 steals.
yankee starters not just hughes so far not sharp
It will be nice when the top of the order actually does something.
Okay someone tell Nova that adjusting his package when the camera is right on you isn’t a good idea!!
The Captain is leading off..I’m going to the can……..
Same pitch to Mauer that Thome golfed for a double.
Jason Kendall?
Need runs.
laura – YES!
more importantly, he got mauer to ground out.
THis game is going to get away from NY if they don’t score and tack on to this lead.
DocTodd April 4th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
The Captain is leading off..I’m going to the can……..
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Mauer has been worse at the plate than Jeter so far. I guess he’s done too?
“BD, for a while there, I think people were wondering if Alex might not break Bonds’ record.”
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you mean Hank Aaron’s record?
If ARod doesn’t break it, it could be a long time before anyone does. With stricter drug testing, HRs aren’t likely to see the levels that they did during that era. To hit 35HR these days is a big deal… to do it for 22 seasons is gonna be tough.
Though, if they keep building HR friendly ballparks, who knows….
DocTodd April 4th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
The Captain is leading off..I’m going to the can……..
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Come on where is the respect for the captain
KC’s John Wathen was the best of the base stealing catchers
Doc Todd – the o’s rolling over versus Boston thesis went out the window last year.
BD, Hank Aaron’s record – despite his comments about Alex
. I’ve always loved Hammerin Hank and was disappointed to hear him say those things……………but even so, it’s still his record, lol
ok, gardner and jetes are the definition of slumping ballplayers. when you hit the ball hard, it gets 1) caught or 2) goes foul.
Wow Larry Rothschild is an ump also
Mauer has been worse at the plate than Jeter so far. I guess he’s done too?
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Mauer hit .327 .402 .469 .871 last year?
Carlo April 4th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Doc Todd – the o’s rolling over versus Boston thesis went out the window last year.
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Exactly. The O’s were a major reason that the Sox finished 3rd. They did a number in head to heads.
Okay, at this rate, Jeter will get to 3K hits in July.
ok, gardner and jetes are the definition of slumping ballplayers. when you hit the ball hard, it gets 1) caught or 2) goes foul.
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Can’t believe that liner went foul. Top 2 definitely feeling the BABIP pinch.
Tom-
The most Jason Kendall had in a single season was 26 in 98 for the Pirates. Good guess. This player played for the KC Royals and later was their manager.
“BD, Hank Aaron’s record – despite his comments about Alex
. I’ve always loved Hammerin Hank and was disappointed to hear him say those things……………but even so, it’s still his record, lol”
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I feel especially bad for Roger Maris. Everyone still says it’s Hank’s record. I never hear anyone say it’s still “Roger’s record.”
But yeah, it’s hard not to respect Hank even if he wasn’t nice to Alex.
What did I miss??
Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 8:41 pm
Mauer has been worse at the plate than Jeter so far. I guess he’s done too?
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Mauer hit .327 .402 .469 .871 last year?
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Yes, so?
yankees are just missing a few of these today.
Of course it’s foul, never any doubt jeez
Tyler – was it as crazy as 14-4 against Boston last year or am I making that up? I know it was over .500 and think it was well over .500 but don’t have the results in front of me.
Not liking the breaks going against us here. Young catch, jeter foul ball, tex foul bomb.
That was a strike in the Twilight Zone.
Ball 4 Stevie Wonder
Yes, so?
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He is 28. Hit at a high level last year. Its not even remotely the same situation.
BD, it should be Maris’ record…………the only consolation is that I believe history, as it reflects the times, will judge that the real record is Maris’s…..(also, Mac likely won’t get in the HOF)
Alex had some choice words after that DP. These guys keep forgetting that there are cameras everywhere.
Carlo-
I was thinking something around 12-6 but it might have been that bad. They definitely put a beating on the Sox especially in Baltimore. If the O’s pitching can somewhat hold up, they have a chance to have a very nice year. Unfortunately playing in the NL East will hurt.
KC’s John Wathen was the best of the base stealing catchers
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How do you know Maris was clean?
John Wathan….your hints of KC gave it away…I was sure it was Stearns, I remember the collision Stearns and Dave Parker had at the plate…brutal…
Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Yes, so?
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He is 28. Hit at a high level last year. Its not even remotely the same situation.
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Not arguing that. But I think Mauer has taken more of a beating than the average 28 year old ball player.
Yanks haven’t scored in 3 innings.
Unacceptable…
DocTodd April 4th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Ball 4 Stevie Wonder
You’re insulting Stevie Wonder. Even he would have known that ball to Tex was off the plate AND low to boot.
But I think Mauer has taken more of a beating than the average 28 year old ball player.
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Well when he has an entire season where he looks broke down against RHP and has a career low in LD% and a career high in GB%, I guess you could question him the following season and compare him to Jeter.
“How do you know Maris was clean?”
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stick to insulting Jeter
This is gettin old, real fast.
I honestly cannot figure out whether Derek Jeter is now worse offensively or defensively.
What I do know is that it was CLEAR to anybody watching with their eyes rather than their heart that he was done last season.
His contract could not have expired at a more perfect time than it did, but the Yankees gave him $56 million anyway. Absolute joke!
And as if the money isn’t bad enough, we now have to cater to his ego and bat the guy who is CLEARLY this team’s worst regular offensive player at the top of the order.
stick to insulting Jeter
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Don’t think its fair to disparage the present players while ignoring the history of baseball players doing anything it takes to win.
Chien-Ming Nova!
Very very big DP
Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 8:47 pm
But I think Mauer has taken more of a beating than the average 28 year old ball player.
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Well when he has an entire season where he looks broke down against RHP and has a career low in LD% and a career high in GB%, I guess you could question him the following season and compare him to Jeter.
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My point was that Jeter hit .330 and the next year was down to .270. Obviously I don’t think this will happen to Mauer as he is younger and is a very, very good hitter. However, it is not entirely impossible that Mauer hits .260 this year. I also don’t know how much longer he will catch. He’s had a few lengthy DL stints the past couple years.
Clutch dp
keep jimmy in the park here
Nova’s development continues. Good DP.
Anyone wanna bet the Twins will take the lead this inning ?
as long as nova can keep the ball on the ground, he will be fine.
Nice DP. I’d like to see Nova stay in for longer. Gotta get him over having to be pulled out so early in the games.
Get Thome.
would save logan for mauer and morneau next time around.
and where was that last pitch?
Nova, nice.
Ok…let’s get some runs!!!!
Nicely done Nova!
bronx jeers – good one.
Great friggin pitch!
Nice inning by Nova
I think Nova’s done for the night. Not a bad outing for the youngster. He did a good job holding it together.
Jerkface,
I’m not going to indulge you… especially if you don’t understand the difference. Not worth the time discussing it.
Yankees been getting shafted despite hitting the ball hard, hope their luck turns around and they can add some insurance runs.
Good inning for Nova. Did his job. probably done for the night.
No changes to Thome that time.
Nova looking real good, great hook …
Big inning there…we need to wake up and score here…maybe we catch a break
I believe in Ivan Nova. 6 strong units. Even some of the hits were good pitches.
Anyone wanna bet our Yankees can’t score this inning ?
Nice inning for Nova! He’s been pretty economical too. Looks like he’s got a great shot to get through 7. If the starters can consistently get through 6 or 7, the Yanks will have a ton of success. Close the gap to Soriano and Mo.
especially if you don’t understand the difference
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Understand the difference of what?
It would be nice to get some runs here.
Come on Offense.
Trader, in the last 60-70 years, I’d think that Kendall probably leads in catcher’s steal. Wathan came up pretty late and didn’t last that long.
Echo . Romeo . Returns April 4th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Anyone wanna bet our Yankees can’t score this inning ?
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I’d bet a shut-in like you has a Vitamin D deficiency.
Looza.
solid nova outing.
That’s the Robbie Cano I know! Take it to left!
Hey a ball that fell in. I realize now why the yankees are bashing so many HRs, making their own luck.
I’d like to see Nova go one more inning but the bullpen is rested so….
Joba So and Mo.
Need Runs is the important thing here. RUNS RUNS
nice to see the strike zone, which was small in the start, is now much larger
why joba? keep logan up in case a lefty comes up, but let nova go 7 before soriano/mo.
I think Girardi isn’t going to let Nova lose this game. I’d like to see Nova come out for the 7th inning though. He’d be our first starter to do so this season.
Nova into the 7th, the DRob/Joba, Soriano, and Mariano.
Get a couple runs so no temptation to take Nova out.
Like to see them score without the longball here.
83 pitches for Nova with the bottom of the order coming up. Take him out or pitch Joba?
Nova only at 83 pitches, let him go batter to batter
“Need Runs”
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well, technically they just need to not allow any runs.
but Joba scares me a little so a couple insurance runs would make things a bit less stressful.
Both H R records belong to Aaron (lifetime) and Maris’ (season ) IMO
Why is Gardner behind all fastballs tonight ? He needs to run before 2 strikes on the hitter !!!
Nova lost velocity way too quick, but hangin’ in there.
The goal in this half inning is to get Wed Mantooth out of their bullpen and into the game. We do that, we’re money.
That’s one way to move the runner over.
that would’ve been a double play…I wish that we weren’t so streaky with out runs
huge run out at 2nd now
i think i pull nova and give him a positive start to build on.
Posada!~
Let’s go Po!
Productive out by Swish. Couple opportunities for the bottom of the order, which has been very very good, to tack on an insurance run.
“83 pitches for Nova with the bottom of the order coming up. ”
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I’d like to see Nova go one more.
but you could argue that it’s a good idea to let Nova start the season on a good note. He threw a terrific game – don’t want to give him a chance to blow the lead and get down on himself… headed to Boston this weekend?
Both H R records belong to Aaron (lifetime) and Maris’ (season ) IMO
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Both records belong to Ruth. Too much suspect medicine around the time of Aaron, and Aaron/Maris played more games.
Ivan, go take your shower….
He’s being very careful with Curtis.
Agree with Randy. Pull him now with a quality start and a chance for the W. Solid outing.
Is Slowey pitching? LOL!
Will we score without a home run this game?
early on they seem really dependent on the homerun.
Well, it looks like we’re going to have to win a tight game.
If you’re going to be a champ, you got to win close ones.
Jobatime
Michael Kay- That was Baker, not Slowey working thru the 6th!
Greenies did add power like PEDS ( along with other things ) A season is a season, nobody hardly ever played every game.
===========================erkface April 4th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
Both H R records belong to Aaron (lifetime) and Maris’ (season ) IMO
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Both records belong to Ruth. Too much suspect medicine around the time of Aaron, and Aaron/Maris played more games.
hillbillyshakespeare April 4th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
solid nova outing.
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I might even go a step better than that.
Two of the runs scored when he made a BRILLIANT 3-2 pitch to Thome and Thome went down and got it.
Did NOT add power
Did NOT add power
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PEDs don’t add power.
Josomo!
Whew!
Don’t like kubel/Chamberlain, regardless of outcome
Is joba on the juice?
nice grab by Tex
This is the first I’ve seen Joba and he has definitely put on a few pounds. He must have caught the ones that CC lost.
Nice Tex
“Don’t like kubel/Chamberlain, regardless of outcome”
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agreed. phew.
Joba missed a few spots but all in all he did fine (obviously)
Jo down, So on deck…
Jerkface-
Aaron, I believe had close to 4000 more AB’s than Ruth, and Ruth was walked 600 more times than Aaron.
You know, I could grow to like this Jo-So-Mo thing.
Nasty slider there. Need an insurance run here!
Our bullpen is maddeningly good.
Joba makes me so nervous lol but he does his job. 1-2-3.
Wow what a couple runs would do right now. Lets go bats.
This is the first I’ve seen Joba and he has definitely put on a few pounds. He must have caught the ones that CC lost.
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That’s muscle. He is bigger but it seems more like be gained muscle mass and not fat.
Joba is under rated or perhaps unknown as a fielding pitcher. Good reflexes off the mound, good hands, can even run well. Joba the Nimble.
BD, Kubel is one of those hitters that scare you because he’s inpredictable. Seems like he always hurts the Yanks. Same with Cuddyer against lefties.
# Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Did NOT add power
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PEDs don’t add power.
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Know more jokes ? Performance ENHANCING drugs.
Who cares how many AB Aaron had?
are you arguing who was the better player, or who had more HR?
It doesn’t matter if Aaron had 10 more AB or 75,000,000 more. He hit more HR. That’s what is being measured in the category of “Most Career HR”
Joba is under rated or perhaps unknown as a fielding pitcher. Good reflexes off the mound, good hands, can even run well. Joba the Nimble.
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That belly flop 2 years ago was a thing of beauty.
With this monster lineup and thebest bullpen in baseball, I think the yankees can win the WS without a real 2, One one, 3 4s and a couple of guys from AAA (AA) and it could happen. it would be better to pick up a 2 around july though.
PEDs don’t add power.
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That’s right. They add muscle.
It’s up to the user to decide what they want to do with the added strength.
***unpredictable***
Is Slowey the Twins 5th starter? I always thought he was going to have a big breakout year but seems to get hurt alot…
I don’t expect Garcia to last past may.
No he is in the pen for them.
GB7,
I’m probably thinking back to 2009, but I still remember Kubel hitting very well and a guy who would punish a misplaced fastball.
Same thing with Adam Lind on Toronto.
Not sure what happened to those two…
yankees really not getting a break…. just missed that double.
Gardenhire brought in Slowey because he knew that Michael Kay wanted to see him.
# hillbillyshakespeare April 4th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
I don’t expect Garcia to last past may.
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Can he get a start first ? LOL
Know more jokes ? Performance ENHANCING drugs.
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Is corking your bat performance enhancing? No. But athletes believe it to be. What something is called has nothing to do with the actual results on the field. There is nothing that backs up steroids turning hitters into super men. Bonds and A-rod would have hit bombs without steroids. Look at all the guys who get caught using steroids. Tons of them amounted to nothing in the game. Steroids don’t give you the natural bat speed to sock dingers. Steroids make more sense for body builders who are looking to lift heavy things, not baseball players that have to hit a tiny, fast object with a stick.
Greenies, in my opinion, had a much bigger effect on baseball because of the grind of the season.
Slowey is the Twins new swing man…long relief and spot starter
Not getting any breaks. Pretty ridiculous right now
UnKnown April 4th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
No he is in the pen for them.
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Man he really dropped off. I always thought he would be a solid #3.
Dangit!
This ump clearly has dinner plans.
Martin reminds me of Rick cerone
BD (Boston Dave) April 4th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
GB7,
I’m probably thinking back to 2009, but I still remember Kubel hitting very well and a guy who would punish a misplaced fastball.
Same thing with Adam Lind on Toronto.
Not sure what happened to those two…
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Yeah, and Snyder is developing that annoying habit, too.
2nd hard hit ball by Gardner. This is a classic slump.
Gardner with some bad luck today.
at least jeter is getting the ball in the air now….
team can’t hit a lick tonight. Shots right at players. Delwyn Young grab!
Unbelievable. Gardner and Jeter need to shake off the ju ju
Jeter hit that one hard so I won’t make a crack about him.
According to gameday that was an 84 mph fastball right down the middle there to Jeter…
Wow, Yanks have definitely hit better than their 5 hits show.
If they can win the game regardless, no big deal…
ditto jeter.
Well, Gardner & Jeter hit the ball hard that time.
Delmon Young doing his Tori Hunter imitation.
So I guess we gotta just let Soriano have these lefties. Morneau for one crushes Logan anyways.
Second part of josomo
The 2 guys who need luck on their side a bit are hitting it on the screws with nothing to show. They’ve gotta fall in eventually.
“Snyder is developing that annoying habit, too.”
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yeah – forgot about him. At least Snider is younger and has time to figure it out.
“So I guess we gotta just let Soriano have these lefties.”
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Soriano can handle lefties just fine. Of course it’s easier said than done with Mauer and Morneau.
Time to earn your $ Soriano.
Man, a lot of well hit balls by the Yanks tonight but nothing to show for it. They’ve earned this win, so lets see if the bullpen can deliver it.
Must have late break there on that 89 mph?
uh oh
I guess Soriano needs some long toss!
Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
Joba is under rated or perhaps unknown as a fielding pitcher. Good reflexes off the mound, good hands, can even run well. Joba the Nimble.
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That belly flop 2 years ago was a thing of beauty.
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We were at that game
. Not an easy play to make. Just an unthinking, reflex/athletic play by the big boy.
“Greenies, in my opinion, had a much bigger effect on baseball because of the grind of the season.”
jerkface-
you say one more thing about how PEDS are no big deal, and i’m going to start talking about how much bang for their buck the twins get with their starters and how they actually out pitched the yankees in starter era last year on 1/5th the salary.
Nasty pitch right on the outside corner.
Rivera’s going to earn his save tonight. Morneau, Young and Thome.
Soriano certainly can paint
you say one more thing about how PEDS are no big deal, and i’m going to start talking about how much bang for their buck the twins get with their starters and how they actually out pitched the yankees in starter era last year on 1/5th the salary.
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Atleast you can put some numbers on that side, steroid criers got nothing
at least the ump gave Soriano the same low strike he started giving Baker
I still have the Joba belly flop on my DVR..and the Castillo dropped pop of Arods popup
What separates Soriano from so many other relievers is his command.
This is living on the black.
wonderful… Twins getting all the breaks tonight.
Mistimed his jump. Need a DP, now
Twinkies getting every single break alive tonight
This is living on the black.
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Racist! Soriano looks perpetually peeved.
I think if Soriano let that go, Derek makes the play.
He is on the black constantly.
Face….Stick to your stat sheets
“What separates Soriano from so many other relievers is his command.”
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sure – his stuff (and larger arsenal of pitches than most other relievers) doesn’t hurt either
Mauer is most certainly a charter member of the baseball hotties club.
Coming in late as I just got home from work.
After reading the comments by Girardi re: Hughes velocity, I’m actually more concerned than I was earlier today.
Instead of saying the velocity will return, they seem content with accepting the diminished velocity with Hughes.
And yes, if he can locate like Moyer or Maddux, he’ll be fine. Guess what: He’s Phil Hughes and he’s 24. Most 24yr old pitchers get by on their stuff and locating is not as refined.
And, to another point, Hughes DOES NOT have 4 pitches. I’m sure he knows the grip and how to throw 4 pitches, but he can barely locate his change or whatever other BS he’s working on.
Stick to what got you here, FB, curve, and the spread between.
Big pitch here.
phew – I cringed the second the ball hit Mauer’s bat there.
Huge. Get this last out So!
Mauer, even in a slump to start the year is a tough out
big out, getting mauer.
One of the M’s gone. Here comes Morneau who scares the heck out of me at YS.
Nelson Cruz with his 4th HR in 4 games.
Eesh!
this is a good test for Soriano
Soriano does his job. Nice work.
BD (Boston Dave) April 4th, 2011 at 9:26 pm
phew – I cringed the second the ball hit Mauer’s bat there.
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I guess we’re just a couple of scaredy cats, BD
the man has ice water in his veins.
is it just me or does it always feel like an adventure when a-rod fields a pop up?
Wow – Soriano challenged Morneau there. Nice result!
Get use to this.
I love Mo, but I actually have more confidence in Soriano….
BD-
Several relievers in the game with better pure stuff than Soriano and who also have as diverse if not more diverse arsenal.
It’s the precision of his command that is the primary difference.
BD (Boston Dave) April 4th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Nelson Cruz with his 4th HR in 4 games.
Eesh!
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That team can definitely hit. If their rotation can hold up, they will be just as tough as last year.
I like this formula.
Nice! Gotta say, the lack of attendance is disheartening. I was there yesterday. 40k+
Nice job there by So-So.
Huge now Mo will have to face Kubel with a runner on if one gets on.
Probably come down to that.
Great job by Soriano. What an asset to have in the 8th inning.
Pat M-
You have Butler or UCONN?
Sori is impressive, really knows what he’s doing out there.
What’s inside Soriano’s hat that he keeps looking at?
It’s a Monday night in April. Attendance isn’t going to be the same as a weekend game.
Dusty Hughes has a worse ERA than Phil lol.
“I guess we’re just a couple of scaredy cats, BD”
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hah, I’ll admit it. Runner going and I thought that ball was a gapper when it left the bat.
If the Yanks can escape tonight the way the ball hasn’t been bouncing their way…
Score some runs, give Mariano a huge cushion so he can get ez saves. Defeat Hoffman.
Bullpen love.
Tex’s last chance to keep the HR streak alive!
I agree….Soriano has good but not unbelievable stuff but he rarely makes a mistake in the middle of the plate.
Attendance on a cold Monday night? Thats a tough sell, even if it is the Yankees.
Both Butler and UCONN cold at the start…. lots of nerves it looks like.
insurance run(s) please
“Defeat Hoffman.”
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I think about that after every save these days!
40 saves to go!
Last couple AB’s for Jeter have been better swings…hopefully he’s coming around…..same for Gardner.
Such great news that Tex is getting off to this kind of start.
Laura, not sure if you were responding to me, but I meant to point out that yesterday it was pretty dead there. I believe it was 40,500 in attendance. Pretty low for the opening sunday of the season.
Tex is in mid season form.
Dusty Hughes vs A-rod has to be a mismatch
Mauer said something to Alex that had him laughing. Maybe he asked him if he wanted some popcorn.
“Soriano has good but not unbelievable stuff”
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It can be pretty unbelievable at times, IMO.
I’ve seen him overpower top hitters with mid 90′s fastballs as well as mix it up and freeze guys who were sitting fastball.
pat,
Did you figure out Pitch F/X? It’s in the Classic mode on Gameday. Also, I noticed on Gameday Video, there’s a Pitch F/X tab on the bottom of the screen.
Safe
we could not get an insurance run for my sanity and its only the 4th game of the season.
how many double plays tonight????
Looked like he might have been safe.
“It can be pretty unbelievable at times, IMO.”
I said it was good….Feliz has unbelievable stuff. Soriano has very good stuff and very good location which is why he’s one of the better relievers in baseball.
Tex’s swing looks so much better, especially from the left hand side.
His swing isn’t as extreme in terms of its plane.
“Laura, not sure if you were responding to me, but I meant to point out that yesterday it was pretty dead there. I believe it was 40,500 in attendance. Pretty low for the opening sunday of the season.”
I’m not worried about it. The fans will come eventually.
I thought Alex was going yard there….
Cano looking good tonight too. Tex, Arod, and Cano is torture on pitchers.
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Yes. Thank you. Classic view was exactly what I was looking for to be able to see previous ABs.
Awfully low strike there….
did sutcliffe really ask where university of phoenix was?
Soriano is very good. Mo is the best, but I would be comfortable with Soriano closing if Mo needs a break at some point. He is very good.
Some insurance would be nice here.
Butler + 3 1/2
BD (Boston Dave) April 4th, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Awfully low strike there….
This ump has been calling low strikes all night. At least he’s consistently bad.
Go Butler!
3 outs. 3 very tough outs.
Time for the sandman
Really thought that they would get one off of Hughes… Lets close it out Mo!
Both Uconn and Butler off to slow starts. Kemba is 2/7 and Mack 0/4
As long as mariano gets those calls, also.
Go UCONN!!! if we are talking college basketball
Well Mo one more time cmon
Sean Mc who whever he gets to do the play by play for ESPN just goes out of his way to rag on the Bombers…..Tonight it’s the empty seats…..
Anyone stop and take a look at Pujols’ numbers?
I mean I know it’s just a couple of games but damn.
I think the ump has misplaced “shin” with “strike”. Because he called a low pitch for a strike against Cano for strike one and now Swish for strike three. Weak.
Pat – ur sitting on a loser there.
Mo time…lets goooo
Carl April 4th, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Anyone stop and take a look at Pujols’ numbers?
I mean I know it’s just a couple of games but damn.
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It’s pretty much a given that he will have his typical huge year but I wonder if he is pressing a tiny bit because of his contract situation. Also, not having Holliday behind him for the next couple of weeks will give him less pitches to hit.
I would have been ticked if that little flair would have been fair after the Yanks haven’t been able to buy a hit
just nasty
I haven’t looked at Pujols’ numbers, Carl. Are they good or bad?
1 down! Great pitch.
perfect pitch.
Pat M – he’s a boston guy, born in Mass I believe as well. Frankly though, the empty seats are kind of remarkable.
Martin stole that strike, Mo’s reputation helped. Mo is awesome.
Pat M,
Whoever that Sean guy is, he is irritating. His sounds so droll. Should be calling out BINGO numbers.
Thome always scares me.
Laura-
He’s had 16 at bats… Hitting .125 with 1 homer and 1 RBI. About a .400 OPS
MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmo!
That was a nice frame job by Martin….Martin has done a great job back there tonight.
“Whoever that Sean guy is, he is irritating.”
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former Red Sox commentator
Carlo….I didn’t love this game tonight, however I just think at some point UCONN has to break down…Butler was there last year…….
Fat slob
godda$$it GB…
I’m blaming you for the kubel hit!
I care more about what’s happening on the field than in the stands. Meaning, winning games is all that matters.
If we get on a tear of historic proportions, people will come out.
Kubel is a pest
Mo could roll it in there for a called strike.
Mo will make orange juice out of Valencia
I don’t think its a run away W for uconn but when calhoun gets here, he wins and this is the first time he’s made it this far and faced an opponent who has less talent than his squad.
I think Uconn wins the game, but catching the 3.5 may just be enough. I don’t really have a strong opinion either way actually.
good velocity but not much movement on the cutter tonight
BD,
I knew there was something about him.
and that’s that.
Theee Yankees win theee Yankees win
nice final play by A-Rod!
What a play!!!!!
Another stellar performance by the bullpen. I really like JoSoMo
Nice win by the Yankees.
Going to be sad when Mo is no longer a baseball player
BD, amazing how many times the Yankees beat the Twins and how often they are by just 1 or 2 runs
Mo- G.O.A.T.
Even with a POS umpire behind the plate who must close his eyes on some pitches.
Tip this Sutcliff you hump
More encouraging signs…
Lousy Ump almost cost us
Great play by Alex…. Joba, Sori, Rivera….shut down!
NOW you don’t give that pitch?
ARod!
hitting HR, catching popups and stabbing grounders!
Robbed of strike 3 but Yankees win!!
Good night Yankee Fans.
Go Butler!!
done, done….i’m impressed with the bullpen guys tonight. Good job for them!!!! Another Yankee win
Fantastic pick from Alex. What a game.
This team can beat the opposition in multiple different ways.
Nice play by Alex. And Sean Mac getting excited there.
I have mixed feelings about Pujols. On the one hand, I understand him wanting to get paid like the rest of the guys, especially after the Werth and Crawford deals. On the other hand, the dude has eyes. He knows that STL doesn’t have that kind of money. Him holding them hostage is kinda of a douche move.
the Rangers just came back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the Bruins with 3 minutes left…
Too bad the offense took the second half of the game off, but still a nice win.
Deserved for that hit by pitch faking from Valencia.
Wow it never gets old or any easier against these bums. Love beating the Twins WOOHOOO
I’m tipping my cap to Nova.
Great game. the Yanks desperately needed both AJ and Nova to get off to good starts and they both responded.
The Yanks had questions about the rotation but those questions are starting to get answered…
I’m so happy that Tex, Alex, and Posada are off to hot starts. Ride them till they cool off.
check that, RANGERS 4, BRUINS 3 on a goal by Michael Sauer 40 seconds later, what a great comeback
Mo seems like the most humble superstar ever
Mo is confident, but is so humble at the same time. That is an amazing talent right there.
# Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Know more jokes ? Performance ENHANCING drugs.
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Is corking your bat performance enhancing? No. But athletes believe it to be. What something is called has nothing to do with the actual results on the field. There is nothing that backs up steroids turning hitters into super men. Bonds and A-rod would have hit bombs without steroids. Look at all the guys who get caught using steroids. Tons of them amounted to nothing in the game. Steroids don’t give you the natural bat speed to sock dingers. Steroids make more sense for body builders who are looking to lift heavy things, not baseball players that have to hit a tiny, fast object with a stick.
Greenies, in my opinion, had a much bigger effect on baseball because of the grind of the season.
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Of course corking helped some, ( when hit on the right spot ) but do you know of anyone who did this ( on record ) for any length of time? I tested this myself in 70′s.
I guarantee you that Bonds would never have hit 73 !
Bonds was only jealous, so he decide to use them as it was written.
Go back and read of Dykstra’s use and how he came ST one year. Julio Franco was also one of the early users. ( check his body )
Greenies are not even in the ballgame compared to PEDS. Travel for players in those days was not so soft as now. They just helped keep them awake.
You need to read what the experts and docs. have to say on the subject. One of the most helpful things is that the confidence level goes sky high and even eyesight is improved.
I’ve read this over the years.
I could give you hundreds of examples of players from the past 10-12 years. Little Bret Boone went crazy for a while.
No one will EVER convince me otherwise.
Too bad the offense took the second half of the game off, but still a nice win.
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They were scolding balls. Unfortunately they were right at people but that is baseball.
Can’t get down on the O for that
Yogi Mantle,
What does G.O.A.T. stand for?
You need to read what the experts and docs. have to say on the subject. One of the most helpful things is that the confidence level goes sky high and even eyesight is improved.
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Doctors and experts say that steroids have a negligible impact on performance.
“He knows that STL doesn’t have that kind of money. ”
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Pujols also turns 32 before next season and wants a 9-10 year contract (reportedly)
He’s an all-time great so it’s hard to argue…. but it won’t be without risk.
Laura,
they are bad. 1 HR though. I wonder if his situation with the team is bugging him.
They hit into a lot of bad luck the second half of the game. It happens.
Lasik improves eyesight, ban it from the game.
Great win especially since it felt like everything broke well for the Twins and wrong for the Yanks.
Phiten necklaces channel magnetic energy to increase chi, body performance, and mental confidence. Ban them!
# Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
You need to read what the experts and docs. have to say on the subject. One of the most helpful things is that the confidence level goes sky high and even eyesight is improved.
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Doctors and experts say that steroids have a negligible impact on performance.
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Another joke ? !!!
The Yanks had zero luck with the bats tonight after Jorge HR….just one of those nights. The pitching stepped up though.
Very nice outing for Nova…that’s really what they needed to see from him. He struggled but then found it again and bounced back….didn’t let it snow ball.
Just judging on their last 2 at bats, if jeter and Gardner have found their strokes, the Yankees should go on a long run.
Nova looked like spring training Nova. Excited about this outing.
Yay! I got 23 points from Nova’s win! Now just have to wait til the game has posted to mlb.tv so I can watch the rest.
I really like Nova, I definitely think he deserves more credit than where he is always placed on the Yankees top prospects lists.
Greatest Of All Time
If the contract situation is bothering Albert, then he should just sign a frakin’ deal. He has nowhere else to go. What other team needs a 1B and can pay him the big bucks? The Yankees? Nope. BOS? Nope. The Mets? Don’t make me laugh. What about the Cubs? They probably could if they wanted to hamstring their finances. He belongs in STL. Unfortunately for him, STL doesn’t have 30M/year to give him. He should get the most he can and be done with it. So what if he isn’t the highest paid player in the world? He hasn’t been for years and he’s managed to live with it.
hey pat m-
do you remember when wes bialosuknia and toby kimball were at uconn ?
that’s when i started following uconn. back in the late 60′s. i used to listen on the radio.
Another joke ? !!!
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You must be the one joking, to believe that corking your bat is effective (it isn’t) or that steroids give someone the ability to hit a HR that they did not previously possess.
Brady Anderson doesn’t hit more than 15-20 HR with Lasik, greenies, wheaties, ben gay on his junk, and tiger blood.
He hits 51 with steroids.
Nite all – great win tonight!
Pujols should ask for a $175/5 contract. Isn’t Alex at $32M, it’s not much of a stretch.
Tyanks,
Great for you and your fantasy team. And I got a save from Mariano
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Hi Joe,
Thanks.
# Jerkface April 4th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Lasik improves eyesight, ban it from the game.
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Last I heard that wasn’t illegal or against the rules of baseball.
Anyone that believes greenies helped players anything like PEDS, can’t be talked with.
Say good nigh, Gracie.
hey all! 3-1 is a nice way to start. arod an jorge raking so soon is awesom. tex hitting is an
even nicer way to start. and the shut-down bp thing looks pretty good.
and the new catcher looks pretty good.
only one real issue so far and phil will be phine.
Last I heard that wasn’t illegal or against the rules of baseball.
Anyone that believes greenies helped players anything like PEDS, can’t be talked with.
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Not sure the difference between technology that literally improves your eyesight vs technology that allows you weightlift better?
Nova pitched a lot better than the 4.5 ERA for the game tells you.
He was impressive and on basically any other team without this BP goes out for the 7th.
Brady Anderson doesn’t hit more than 15-20 HR with Lasik, greenies, wheaties, ben gay on his junk, and tiger blood.
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Maris 28, 16, 39, 61, 33, 23, 26
I’m glad Brady Anderson’s steroids were able to help him in 1 season and 1 season only. Those are really something.
I am really looking forward to going to work tomorrow, I can rub our 3-1record in the face of the parent who commented on how the Yankees were going into the season with only 1 starter.
It would have been nicer to have scored some insurance runs, I always get a little nervous when they do a lot of damage in the first 3 innings and then go silent for the rest of the game but as long as the BP does their job I guess it doesn’t matter.
“Pujols should ask for a $175/5 contract. Isn’t Alex at $32M, it’s not much of a stretch.”
He wants more years. He probably wants one last contract. I understand his position; he unfortunately just came along at the wrong time and is with the wrong team (financially speaking).
Obviously there’s a lot of season left, but there’s only half a season until the trade deadline. Any chance of St. Louis trading Pujols if they’re out of contention?
“Any chance of St. Louis trading Pujols if they’re out of contention?”
hard to say, it’s really up to Albert because he can veto any trade..so he would have to agree to it. If the Cards fell out of contention they could theoretically rent him to another team for the 2nd half, get prospects for him….and then pursue him in the off season as a free agent. They aren’t really playing well out of the gate so I do wonder at what point they’ll consider selling….
m April 4th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Obviously there’s a lot of season left, but there’s only half a season until the trade deadline. Any chance of St. Louis trading Pujols if they’re out of contention?
it’s possible. If they don’t think they can come to terms with him on a contract during the next off season, I’d trade him and try to get back some valuable pieces for the future.
I see Sam aint as quick on the postgame post trigger as Chad.
Awesome win tonight.
This basketball game’s final score is going to be 28-27 at this rate…..
Players should never give their team discounts.
There is no loyalty from the team as they will dump you in a second if you start to suck.
Pujols should bleed the Cards dry.
blake,
Depends on how acrimonious the negotiations were. Him saying that he wouldn’t negotiate during the season is practically an invitation (or handcuffs).
UConn playing thug basketball, but Butler is not taking advantage of its possessions.
Butler hanging strong. Could be a happy ending.
Ledger_Yankees Joba comfortable with this 7th inning thing. Girardi says that inning is his.
Nova looked good today, I think he could have gone 7. He has really good stuff.
I think too much emphasis is put on “building the bridge to Mo” but our bullpen is going to be excellent this year.
My only worry right now is Jeter, he looks pretty bad at the plate. Although he finally hit a nice liner to right field that just went foul, maybe he’ll be ok.
You know they could always trade him (with his blessing of course), and say they’ll chase him in free agency.
They could lose him, but his contract could be worse than Alex’s on the tail end. Alex looks strong and healthy. And we know how old HE is.
LGY April 4th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Players should never give their team discounts.
There is no loyalty from the team as they will dump you in a second if you start to suck.
Pujols should bleed the Cards dry.
Really? So he should potentially cripple the team for years to come, most certainly guaranteeing that they won’t win the World Series again while he’s there just for a big payday?
“Not sure the difference between technology that literally improves your eyesight vs technology that allows you weightlift better?”
“Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body (often from the forearm, hamstring, knee, or foot of the patient).”
This doesn’t sound to me like lifting free weights, running, spending hours in the cage or on the mound, and getting the most out of your god-given talent.
This is medical science enhancing someone’s natural ability.
To argue that just because it “repairs” is the difference maker is absent of any internal logic.
Generations of baseball players didn’t have this, or cortisone (a steroid) and numerous other benefits of medical science.
They all have more in common that differences.
I think that’s the best situation for Joba…if he can own that 7th inning and treat it as though it’s a set up role. He may have to step into the 8th next year if Soriano leaves.
“My only worry right now is Jeter, he looks pretty bad at the plate. Although he finally hit a nice liner to right field that just went foul, maybe he’ll be ok.”
You miss his 7th inning AB too?
Or he could step into the 8th if Soriano stays.
Really? So he should potentially cripple the team for years to come, most certainly guaranteeing that they won’t win the World Series again while he’s there just for a big payday?
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The owners will just pocket the money anyway so what’s the difference?
Guys like Wakefield and Lowell are so dumb.
haha….Red Sox fans already saying their “summer has been ruined” by the eric failure of their Red Sox
Generations of baseball players didn’t have this, or cortisone (a steroid) and numerous other benefits of medical science.
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Cortisone is one of my favorites, it is a literal steroid that allows players to return from injury faster. Totally fine.
Some guy wants to get ripped with dubious on field results? Burn him!
Nice comeback win by the NY Rangers
haha….Red Sox fans already saying their “summer has been ruined” by the eric failure of their Red Sox
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The Yankees totally do not have to sweep or anything, infact in fenway I’ll take 1 game, but it would be sooooo fun if they beat the tar out of the red sox this weekend.
They just explained on baseball tonight that Buchholtz was due for an ERA jump this year because his xFIP was so much higher than his ERA last year and that of 160 fly balls off him….only 9 were homers.
“The owners will just pocket the money anyway so what’s the difference?”
The difference is that Pujols probably wants to be a World Champion again, even if the owners don’t. I can’t see him wanting to play on a losing team for 10 years just to get a few extra million bucks.
So
Young caught Gardner’s bullet.
I thought Gardy had a shot at an inside the parker if Young slide and missed it as it was ticketed for the corner.
If they are winless or close to it by the time the Yankees get there, the collars will feel mighty tight.
I would take 1 at Fenway as well…especially if they can take 3 of 4 from the Twins…..but yea it would be really awesome to win that series and watch them cry in their chowda.
They just explained on baseball tonight that Buchholtz was due for an ERA jump this year because his xFIP was so much higher than his ERA last year and that of 160 fly balls off him….only 9 were homers.
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Times are changing.
Face….Anabolic Steroid is alot different than the stuff I get shot into my knee, elbow and lower back ….Much different
“The difference is that Pujols probably wants to be a World Champion again, even if the owners don’t. I can’t see him wanting to play on a losing team for 10 years just to get a few extra million bucks.”
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If he doesn’t think the Cardinals can compete he can go to a team he thinks will and get his money.
Taking a discount with the Cards won’t make a difference.
“They just explained on baseball tonight that Buchholtz was due for an ERA jump this year because his xFIP was so much higher than his ERA last year and that of 160 fly balls off him….only 9 were homers.”
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Who explained that?
I feel pretty confident the Sox will get their first win in Cleveland
LGY,
Ravech
Pujols, one of the best players in baseball, should get the most money he can. Why should he give the Cards a discount? 99.9% of ballplayers go to the highest bidder.
erkface April 4th, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Last I heard that wasn’t illegal or against the rules of baseball.
Anyone that believes greenies helped players anything like PEDS, can’t be talked with.
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Not sure the difference between technology that literally improves your eyesight vs technology that allows you weightlift better?
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Figured you wouldn’t know the difference. Ask player’s union !
Face….Anabolic Steroid is alot different than the stuff I get shot into my knee, elbow and lower back ….Much different
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yea one requires you to work out to achieve effects you could also receive by working out, the other doesn’t require you to do anything
Sandy Koufax took so many nonanabolic steroids for his sore arm that he was sometimes “half high” on the field….
Nova is awesome.
He couldn’t stop giggling and had a smile a mile wide in his postgame interview.
He was so happy to get the W.
Figured you wouldn’t know the difference. Ask player’s union !
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You seem to know, why don’t you explain it.
“Cortisone is a steroid hormone. It is used to treat a variety of ailments and can be administered intravenously, orally, intraarticularly, or cutaneously. Cortisone suppresses the immune system, thus reducing inflammation and attendant pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Risks exist, in particular in the long-term use of cortisone.”
That Minny lineup is a tough one. Span, Mauer, Morneau, Thome, Young, Kubel. That is as tough a line up as there is out there. For a first start this season, Nova looked extremely good. The butterflies must have been dancing considering his reaction after six.
Beachy looked good today for the Bravos
Obviously Mo was fine today, but he wasn’t the usual god-like overpowering. That final out was a well-ball. It’s true that he got robbed of a strikeout on a bad call that went against him, but as I saw it he also got a gift strikeout on bad a call that went his way. I think he practices so little that it takes him a few games before he reaches mid-season form.
“Ravech”
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Didn’t even know that guy could spell xFIP.
“Didn’t even know that guy could spell xFIP.”
well he probably read it off the teleprompter.
It seemed that Soriano was getting jobbed in the 8th.
Is it me or does joba sound different this year? I hate to say more mature, but he seems to be exuding a confidence that’s been missing.
Shouldn’t players use their natural ability including eyesight? Did you know some visual astigmatism’s cannot be cured by Lasik? Even ones that aren’t really that bad? Which means players with worse eyesight can use Lasik to gain better eyesight than other players who do not have the option?
Did they spell out xFIP or call it x-FIP, I always do the latter cuz its fun.
xFIP I think….
Mo was hitting 92 on the gun tonight. He had Valencia struck out on a nasty cutter and didn’t get the call.
He looked great.
Don’t know what game you are watching if you didn’t think he looked good.
And who exactly is bidding for Pujols’ services at his prices? No one. Name one team that has the resources to handle that contract AND has somewhere for him to play.
You miss his 7th inning AB too?
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I did. But come on, I gave him credit for the line drive. I missed the second one that I guess was to left field? Lets be fair, for the first several games he’s hit mostly ground balls, it’s very troubling. He’s my favorite player of all time, it’s not like I’m rooting against him.
If Pedo can get an exception for Rogaine (not sure he can, just wanted to point out that he’s follicly challenged) and people can get exceptions for attention disorders, then I think they should be able to correct their vision.
David in Cal April 4th, 2011 at 10:25 pm
Obviously Mo was fine today, but he wasn’t the usual god-like overpowering. That final out was a well-ball. It’s true that he got robbed of a strikeout on a bad call that went against him, but as I saw it he also got a gift strikeout on bad a call that went his way. I think he practices so little that it takes him a few games before he reaches mid-season form.
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hahaha
He was at 80% GB with no FB’s before this game
No stride is a work in progress, as is Gardner’s 2 handed swing, and Granderson’s overhauled swing, and Tex’s swing…. Lets hope the results are all as promising as the last 2 !
Why can athletes drink caffeine? It’s a stimulant that helps performance. It’s absurd that the morality police draw the line at steroids and HGH when modern medical science (and other things as simple as caffeine) helps players improve their performance.
# m April 4th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Or he could step into the 8th if Soriano stays.
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of he could get traded
‘night all.
Mo looks the same this year as he’s looked for the last 5 years and he’s getting the same results… why are we complaining about the most reliable player on the team?
“And who exactly is bidding for Pujols’ services at his prices? No one. Name one team that has the resources to handle that contract AND has somewhere for him to play.”
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Cubs, Nationals, Orioles, Mariners, maybe Blue Jays, and maybe Mets depending on what happens with their ownership situation.
# Against All Odds April 4th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
# m April 4th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Or he could step into the 8th if Soriano stays.
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of he could get traded
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Or he can start.
Keep the chain going!
I guess Face is opposed to contact lenses, baseball gloves, heck.. what “logic” will he come up with next?
I guess in his ideal league the guys would just stand there naked wondering if anybody cheated by eating too many vegetables before the game.
seriously, it’s obvious you argue with people just for the sake of arguing. the act is old.
# rb from LI April 4th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Is it me or does joba sound different this year? I hate to say more mature, but he seems to be exuding a confidence that’s been missing.
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He doesn’t fist pump anymore either. I never had a problem with it but I know many ppl did. I like it though he goes out there and just does his job.
I personally believe anything that is created in a lab that you inject, ingest, or use to surgically alter your body and it’s natural state of being is of the same cloth.
Separating them due to the relative level of their effect, or the particular reasons a person chooses to reap their benefits is lacking in an ethical center.
Laura,
Plenty of teams, including the Cardinals, can afford Pujols.
Teams are swimming in profits right now.
The Cubs will give him a blank check.
The Pirates for example made a 23 million dollar profit last year and less than 70% of their seats were sold.
They wouldn’t do it but, they could afford him, sell out their ballpark, increase their TV and radio ad revenue by 30-40%, get it, and make money.
Albert doesn’t need to give anybody discounts for his services.
I guess Face is opposed to contact lenses, baseball gloves, heck.. what “logic” will he come up with next?
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Uh no, I am saying you guys should be opposed to them because the same arguments against steroids work against these things. I am PRO-steroids.
Players who take steroids are taking grave legal, ethical, and medical risks for the betterment of their team. They are the ultimate team players.
# m April 4th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
# Against All Odds April 4th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
# m April 4th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Or he could step into the 8th if Soriano stays.
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of he could get traded
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Or he can start.
Keep the chain going!
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or he can become the new rick ankiel
Rookie umpire behind the plate tonight.
Have to believe a vet doesn’t even hesitate punching Valencia out.
“Cubs, Nationals, Orioles, Mariners, maybe Blue Jays, and maybe Mets depending on what happens with their ownership situation.”
Really? You think that these teams have 25-30m/year for 5-9 years for Pujols? From your list, I’ll give you the Cubs. No way on the others listed.
“If Pedo can get an exception for Rogaine (not sure he can, just wanted to point out that he’s follicly challenged) and people can get exceptions for attention disorders, then I think they should be able to correct their vision.”
Difference between improving your natural vision and improving your bat speed is what exactly?
I can see why they would ban amphetamines and steroids. They don’t want to condone them. Players are also tested for recreational drugs, I assume? Or just the managers?
“seriously, it’s obvious you argue with people just for the sake of arguing. the act is old.”
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There are many people who question the effect of steroids.
There hasn’t been any conclusive scientific study that demonstrates steroids increase athletic performance, so I am not sure why people would take it as gospel and be so shocked at people questioning them.
SJ44, if the Cards can afford Pujols, why haven’t they come to an agreement? They want him to stay. He wants to stay. You claim they have the money. Why isn’t it getting done?
It’s laughable to say that no team out there will pay Pujols a ton of money.
There will be teams lining up trying to convince him to come play for them.
Rogaine and ADD medicine can improve bat speed?
seriously, it’s obvious you argue with people just for the sake of arguing. the act is old.
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I argue against things I disagree with. Since there are so many different points of view, I tend to run into my opposite number often. Deal with it?
LGY,
I don’t know about all recreational drugs, but I do know that players are not tested for marijuana. Maybe they are if they have been caught in the past? There are a lot of major league players that smoke weed because it’s safer than some alternatives and it’s not tested for
Laura,
Because deals of this magnitude take time and the team ALWAYS looks to get a player done as cheaply as possible.
Rogaine and ADD medicine can improve bat speed?
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ADD medicine can help you concentrate better than you did before or study more film/scouting. Or are students just taking them for funsies even when they don’t have add?
“No way on the others listed.”
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Why is that?
Both the Nats and Orioles bid $200 million for Tex.
The Mariners are very profitable and have carried a $117 million payroll before. Blue Jays can carry a $100 million payroll. And the Mets can obviously be big spenders depending on their ownership financial situation and since they have a ton of money coming off the books.
“seriously, it’s obvious you argue with people just for the sake of arguing. the act is old.”
BD, so create a rule.
You can’t just piecemeal an approved/not approval list
Articulate a policy that explain when the use of medical science to enhance someone’s physical abilities is okay and when it is not?
I don’t know about all recreational drugs, but I do know that players are not tested for marijuana. Maybe they are if they have been caught in the past? There are a lot of major league players that smoke weed because it’s safer than some alternatives and it’s not tested for
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Scott Kazmir smokes a ton of dope. Minor leaguers are tested for marijuana but 40 man players aren’t I believe.
Against All Odds April 4th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
# rb from LI April 4th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Is it me or does joba sound different this year? I hate to say more mature, but he seems to be exuding a confidence that’s been missing.
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He doesn’t fist pump anymore either. I never had a problem with it but I know many ppl did. I like it though he goes out there and just does his job.
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I had no problem with the fist pump – but that’s not what I mean. But he just sounded different in his postgame interview.
Scott Kazmir smokes a ton of dope. Minor leaguers are tested for marijuana but 40 man players aren’t I believe.
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Yeah I remember the guy that was friends with Kazmir and posted about him being a huge pothead
If I’m Pujols, I’m looking for a deal similar or better than what Alex got and I can’t imagine any team paying a player that kind of money today. We’ll see if I’m wrong.
“Uh no, I am saying you guys should be opposed to them because the same arguments against steroids work against these things.”
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tell that to the cop when you get pulled over for speeding. but officer, there are so many otehr things that aren’t against the law that really should be. the fact that so many things go over your head because you can’t rationalize ever being wrong about anything makes having a discussion that doesn’t end up being an argument with you impossible.
id be willing to bet that you’ve posted on this blog almost every day for a long time and spent a large majority of that time arguing with people over trivialities. it’s a trend… and you are right some of the time (I’d even be willing to suggest most of the time) and wrong some of the time (though you surely don’t see it that way.)
I guess the good news is there is no shortage of arguments on here so you’re in the right spot.
“Articulate a policy that explain when the use of medical science to enhance someone’s physical abilities is okay and when it is not?”
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follow the rules
all of us here spend plenty of time watching a GAME. a GAME that has rules and is far from perfect. I don’t expect it to be perfect. And debating the rules of major league baseball with anyone who equates injecting anabolic steroids to lasik surgery is about as far from the perfect way i want to spend the rest of my night.
so I’ll consider you to be correct… me to be wrong… and you can continue the excitement while i go do something else.
# rb from LI April 4th, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Against All Odds April 4th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
# rb from LI April 4th, 2011 at 10:26 pm
Is it me or does joba sound different this year? I hate to say more mature, but he seems to be exuding a confidence that’s been missing.
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He doesn’t fist pump anymore either. I never had a problem with it but I know many ppl did. I like it though he goes out there and just does his job.
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I had no problem with the fist pump – but that’s not what I mean. But he just sounded different in his postgame interview.
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I know what I’m saying is he’s maturing all this stuff plays into it.