LoHud Live Chat: Yankees vs. Red Sox on Sunday Night Baseball
Posted by: Sam Borden - Posted in Misc on Apr 10, 2011 
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After two days of hits and homers, could there be a pitching duel tonight? CC Sabathia and Josh Beckett are the starters as the Yankees play the rubber game of their first series with the Red Sox. Stop by at 6:30 p.m. for a live chat to talk about what we’ve seen and what might happen as the greatest rivalry in sports is played in prime time.
One of the most impressive things re: Nova that was apparent in his last start is, although he didn’t have his best stuff, he still kept the team in the game and gave a solid performance.
Right now, that’s something both Hughes and Burnett have yet to prove they’re capable of.
I’ve always said, being an ace, or a really good pitcher for that matter, isn’t blowing teams away when you’re on. Most pitchers can do that. It’s when you don’t have your best stuff and every at-bat is a battle and you’re still able to keep your team in the game.
That’s what separates CC from most others, his ability to keep the game close without his best stuff. Nova is showing he’s also able to do that.
Is he an ace. No. But IMO, he’s really opening up some eyes.
# Joe from Long Island April 10th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
heck, GF – some might actually believe they could teach you or me a thing or two about demyelinating polyneuropathy. After all, they could read something on the internet and instantly become an expert.
More so than you or I.
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LOL. Yeah, I’ve learned more about demyelinating polyneuropathy in the last year than I would have ever cared to know prior to that.
I’m happy to report that I’m probably in the best shape of my adult life right now. I’m also down to my high school weight, which was 20 years ago.
It was a struggle for awhile but I have a considerably better handle on this thing than anyone could have imagined 18 months ago.
BloggingBombers
Girardi said the Yankees will stay on rotation this week. Burnett-Hughes-Nova against Baltimore, Garcia-Sabathia-Burnett against Texas.
JoeyA – spot on.
Example A is Dallas Braden. His perfect game was an historic feat. Truly great pitching performance. But, Braden and his gem is a perfect example of what you just said – when a pitcher has his good stuff, anything’s possible.
What separates the mediocre from the best is the ability to pitch well – not throw, but pitch – when you don’t have your best. To get those 4-3, or 5-4 wins that in and of themselves aren’t sexy, but put Ws in the column for your team. And, your teammates recognize that.
Nova is just starting out. He’s shown some promise to do just that.
I agree with Pat M. Ivan Nova might just be a surprise Rookie of the Year candidate. Surprise, that is, only to those who don’t see what he’s doing.
Big Al,
I am not “refusing” to answer your question. I’m sorry, but I am unable to monitor every one of your over-reactionary Posada posts.
The question you ask is too difficult to answer in precise terms with the little information available. How much is Posada struggling? Is he just struggling vs RHP or LHP or both? Is he having good at bats, but the results are not there? How is Chavez doing? Has he shown any ability to hit LHP?
At this stage, I do know that 8 games is not even remotely the time to be thinking about these questions. I also must point out it has not been 8 games of struggling. He has had 3 poor games of an 0-12 skid to drag his numbers down.
To attempt to answer your question in somewhat precise terms, I don’t even think about any lineup changes until June 1st. And that is just the date I just begin considering any changes especially when it comes to a player like Posada who has such a great track record of hitting.
Now that I have answered your question, I would be really interested in your answer to GF’s question about Jeter/Nunez.
LOL.
[Comment From BIG AL]
If after 20 – 30 games Posada is still hitting well below .200, do you expect Girardi to make a change at DH, or stick with Jorge?
Sam: I’d think the same concept would apply – no big changes until he’s had 150 ABs or so. Maybe even more, since they’re asking him to get used to a new position at DH. At least Jeter is doing the same job he’s always done.
“It’s a Yankees discussion board. What on earth is more appropriate for fans to give their opinion on than the lineup?”
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Freedome of Speech!
Big Al,
I have no qualms with you. I’ve enjoyed your contributions here as well.
But, truth be told, Teixeira was pretty rotten for two months last season. He didn’t hit his 4th dinger last season until after the first week of May.
Yet, Girardi stuck with him. As he should.
I just think people overreact when some of the guys have a bad game or two.
It’s a LONG season. These guys have plenty of time to overcome struggles.
JoeyA
I assume you are refering to last year in regards to Burnett.
Joe from L.I.
I love the distinction between pitching and throwing. As an aside, how would you categorize Chapman? Little bit of both. haha. He is just a freak.
On the subject @ hand. I said it yesterday. Nova is getting the absolute most out of his talent and abilities and is continuing to improve and develop.
Hughes, while nobody questions has more talent and upside than Nova, seems to still be searching. Can’t seem to harness all that talent.
One would have thought he figured it out somewhat after last year’s first half. Just goes to show how crazy this game of baseball truly is,
I hope tex starts to get back on track. he’s 1 for his last 16. He just needs a couple of hits because 1-16 can turn into 1-24 in a hurry.
MaineYankee,
Of course.
JoeyA – I haven’t seen enough of Chapman to really say anyting intelligent. I’m very, very curious as to what the Yanks saw that they seemingly just cut him off last year.
As far as Hughes – I wish I knew what to think. Based on what Joe and Rothschild have said, it sounds more like a dead arm than anything else. But, it frustrates the heck out of me. It must frustrate Phil a heck of a lot more.
Buster_ESPN
Phil Hughes has tinkered with his delivery, trying to drive toward home plate more aggressively
Boston’s lineup:
Crawford LF
Pedroia 2B
Gonzalez 1B
Youkilis 3B
Ortiz DH
Cameron CF
Drew RF
Varitek C
Scutaro SS
My whole facebook newsfeed is full of that annoying Joe Maddon acting like an idiot trying to eject the umpires at the game. Maybe if he spent more time figuring out why his team sucks then trying to make the top plays of the day, they wouldnt be 1-8. Where is MTU when I need him.
tyanksfan36 – he already knows why his team sucks. He doesn’t have the players. Sounds like he’s just showing his frustrations. How professional.
We may see Eric Chavez after all
AnthonyMcCarron A-Rod has spent most of BP inside and was in trainer’s room earlier. Girardi said he’s not feeling well, but he’s not out of lineup yet.
I usually avoid Sports Center, Baseball Tonight, etc. Tonight I can’t get enough of it!!!
tomingeorgia, definitely people here who enjoy the game the way we do and are happy to watch it unfold without feeling a ton of stress about things. I can’t think of every name but I can tell you Green Beret 7 is one, ac1, Fran, Tom in NJ, I’d say Nick in SF is a big candidate, also Pat M. I’m sure there are others. And if anyone I named doesn’t belong in the list, they can feel free to opt out.
PeteAbe
#RedSox post a lot of signs saying Fenway is “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark.” Who voted on that?
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THANK YOU!!!! i was thinking the same thing on friday when they kept announcing that.
Too bad if ARod can’t play. I think he hits Beckett pretty well.
Bojo too for sure.
if a-rod can’t start, let Chavez start, and see if Alex can rest up for the late innings…
Either way, Beckett is going to suck.
AnthonyMcCarron A-Rod has spent most of BP inside and was in trainer’s room earlier. Girardi said he’s not feeling well, but he’s not out of lineup yet.
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We want Chavez to replace Posada, not A-Rod.
they confirmed a-rod is out….
ac1 April 10th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
PeteAbe
#RedSox post a lot of signs saying Fenway is “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark.” Who voted on that?
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THANK YOU!!!! i was thinking the same thing on friday when they kept announcing that.
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Same type of marketing brains that appointed Dallas “America’s team.”
I heard that Alex is out. Chavez in. Did they say we are moving Cano up to 4th?
What’s wrong with Alex?
The whole idea of benching Posada because Chavez had a good game is just beyond silly…………
Anyone else surprised at the Chad answer to the Cano/King Felix trade?
They said he was “sick.”
I think the call for lineup changes is a “bit” over the top, even for this blog.
It’s been 8 games folks.
Posada, Tex, Jeter, or any other everyday player, is getting pulled from the lineup anytime soon.
One last thing……
I like Eric Chavez and it’s great he’s on the team.
But, to say he’s “hot” and deserves to play everyday, based on ONE game, especially since he hasn’t been healthy enough to be an everyday player in over 3 years, is a bit over the top.
Alex has a touch of the flu.
what did he say?
I imagine it’s the same bug that floats around Fenway everytime the Yankees visit. Rodriguez will most likely get an at bat some time tonight.
does espn do a green monster piece every time the sox are on?
Thanks, Yankeesfem and SJ – feel better, Alex!
I was more surprised at the “Manny was quite a character” answer. He and Ortiz get that, they don’t get the “he’s nothing but a cheat” feeling from people, like Alex does.
wait…. espn is calling it america’s most beloved park? WOW!!!!
I wouldn’t trade Cano for anyone, including Felix.
So what is the point of this ESPN pregame show?
An hour long genuflection of Fenway Park? America’s most beloved park… lmao
I’d say that outside of Boston, Wrigley Field is more “beloved”. Fenway is tolerated.
I was more surprised at the “Manny was quite a character” answer. He and Ortiz get that, they don’t get the “he’s nothing but a cheat” feeling from people, like Alex does.
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Of course not, because that would tarnish espn’s precious sox..
Manny is so far past the other roid users, as he tested positive in 04 report, AND twice since the drug policy started. Alex has been clean (not tested positive), since the new policy was in place. How exactly do they give Manny a pass?
>I wouldn’t trade Cano for anyone, including Felix.
I just think it would be giving up a long term solution to fix a short term problem.
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Just got on.
Maddon giving you trouble ?
“I imagine it’s the same bug that floats around Fenway everytime the Yankees visit. Rodriguez will most likely get an at bat some time tonight.”
You accusing Henry and Lucchino of “germ warfare”?
Wouldn’t be a Yanks-Sox nationally televised game without slobbing over some aspect of the Sox franchise. Tonight, it appears to be the ballpark.
Wrigley is baseball heaven..Fenway is a dump.
The freaking showers don’t even work in that pit.
No wonder guys get sick there.
New Thread ==>
AC, that was Chad (or was it Sam’s ) comment about Manny……….
pat April 10th, 2011 at 7:23 pm
“I imagine it’s the same bug that floats around Fenway everytime the Yankees visit. Rodriguez will most likely get an at bat some time tonight.”
You accusing Henry and Lucchino of “germ warfare”?
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I think that it’s something left over from Teddy Ballgame’s day. Visiting team showers not working….sounds like the old Red Aurbach tricks at the Boston Garden.
Sorry, I hate the Sox, but I think Fenway is a beautiful park. I’m not going to dump on it just because I am no fan of their team