So Kate had # 1, did she take Pujols ? Ichiro as a # 2 ?, Ichiro is dead weight imo. Those 2nd and 3rd spots would have been a pitching spots for sure with me. So long between picks is why I hate # 1.
In a couple leagues we had the ability of trading draft choices which was kind of fun too.
I’m still tryin to decide if I wanna get tickets for Friday night, thats why I was asking. Thanks for the help guys. Normally, I can count that stuff out, of course, but I wasn’t sure if everyone was still on turn. I thought AJ got moved around in our rotation a little.
BoSox juggle their rotation…Hmmm there’s a reason of course
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That’s actually pretty unusual for Francona. He almost never passes on oppoortunites to give his guys the extra day when the off days come, especially Beckett.
It seems like the Red Sox have always their rotation to their top 3 faces us. The Mets used to do that as well which I never understood since we don’t even play in their league. Didn’t the Blue Jays do that a few years ago so Halladay could pitch against us. Its pretty bush league IMO
If the Yankees can get the Red Sox to 8 games back in the loss column by the end of this week and weekend, it’s going to be a very very long season for them.
The Yankees have to take KC seriously this week. We should be favored in every one of these. Hopefully, the captain is going to lead this offense this week like we’ve been wanting him to do.
And if Swisher can make an offensive appearance this week I’m sure the team would appreciate it.
YankeesInk TV reporter asks Jeter for brief interview outside dugout. Jeter: “Okay, but I want to talk about the team not myself.” TV Guy agrees. 1of 2
YankeesInk Camera on, mike up to Jeter: “Derek, why do you want to talk about the team and not yourself?” Jeter quickly feeds him a quote and splits.
Boston still has a couple more days to trade some minor league scrubs for Pujols. We’ll be hearing how these players are cant miss prospects. Stay tuned.
Good choice, I love having Cano on my teams. He was like an unknown last year somewhat then he had the monster year and poof ! Now he is very sought after. If you need some help with pitching I would be happy to suggest. Let me know.
I have this vision of a red flashing lite (like a fire truck) on the top of your computer monitor. It begins to flash, rotate and chirp as Chad finishes the last paragraph of the current post he is writing.
Then around the 15th of the month an envelope arrives in your mail box with a small check from LoHud for being Chads blog assistant.
Vineyard Yankee May 10th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Does LoHud?s Blogmaster have a suggestion box ? A letter of recommendation perhaps ?
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that’s a good question. Sadly, I have a feeling whoever would read my suggestion that I be compensated for announcing new posts would be so busy laughing they’d never get back to me.
VY
I took Robbie 1st…blame my Yankee bias, it was between him and Arod. Our league manager picked 2nd and really wanted Arod, so I left him for her.
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I had Cano as a keeper from last year, but ended up trading him for Zobrist, McCutchen, and Zimmerman. That offer was a little too good to refuse, but now of course Zimmerman is injured. Zobrist has been pleasantly productive, McCutchen is turning it around, and Zimmerman hopefully will be back soon enough and producing at his normal rate..
Meanwhile, I drafted Granderson with my 4th pick (I had 3 keepers, so really my first actual pick) — and I surprisingly don’t look stupid
It’s my belief that a stretch like that will actually jumpstart an offense. Maybe not so much during these 2 series, but afterwards everything else will look so easy to hit.
Does anyone know why the Yanks seem to have stopped playing Thursday day games when they are at home? It seems like the final game of mid-week series are always night games this year. Thanks, Jerry
Maybe I’m nuts, but I’ve watched Beckett’s last 2 starts and he hasn’t looked even close to as sharp as the last time he faced NY. Granted, he doesn’t need to pitch THAT well to win, but I expect the Yankees to fare better this time around. The key will be Beckett’s curveball, which at times has been unhittable. If he can’t locate it though, he’ll abandon it and rely on a fastball/changeup combo – which will be easier for the Yanks to take advantage of.
Buchholz is such a toss up but if the Yankees are patient, they will get to Clay for a few runs and get him out of the game after 5-6 innings. Buchholz has been nibbling a bit lately and I expect he’ll try to get the Yanks to chase rather than go right at them.
Lester will be tough, as usual, but he’s prone to a bad game here and there – especially if it’s not a pitcher’s ump. Lester can get a little frustrated if he’s not getting the calls just off the plate and becomes susceptible to mistakes.
all the usual suspects.
Let’s get some hits and score some runs tonight.
RiverAveBlues As expected… RT @PeteAbe: BOS has shifted their rotation for the NYY series: It’ll be Buchholz, Beckett and Lester. Dice-K pushed back.
My favorite Melky moment
http://www.blinkx.com/watch-vi.....XDhPN2YlAQ
Anyone know how we’ll line up for the Sox series?
Shame Spencer May 10th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Anyone know how we?ll line up for the Sox series?
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I think it’ll be Colon, Sabathia, Garcia
BoSox juggle their rotation…Hmmm there’s a reason of course…..
Anyone know how we’ll line up for the Sox series?
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Not sure the order, ‘cept that Garcia would be Sunday. Friday/Saturday games look like they’ll be Sabathia and Colon.
RiverAveBlues As expected… RT @PeteAbe: BOS has shifted their rotation for the NYY series: It’ll be Buchholz, Beckett and Lester. Dice-K pushed back.
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No surprise there.
the Rays are always Spring training champs.
Toronto and Baltimore April contenders.
Bostons playoffs are in May and June.
Yankees OWN the remainder of the regular and post season.
YsGuy
So Kate had # 1, did she take Pujols ? Ichiro as a # 2 ?, Ichiro is dead weight imo. Those 2nd and 3rd spots would have been a pitching spots for sure with me. So long between picks is why I hate # 1.
In a couple leagues we had the ability of trading draft choices which was kind of fun too.
Erin:
I left you a ‘barb’ on the last thread.
I’m still tryin to decide if I wanna get tickets for Friday night, thats why I was asking. Thanks for the help guys. Normally, I can count that stuff out, of course, but I wasn’t sure if everyone was still on turn. I thought AJ got moved around in our rotation a little.
Just saw on rotoworld that the RSux are skipping Dice-BB this weekend.
BoSox juggle their rotation…Hmmm there’s a reason of course
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That’s actually pretty unusual for Francona. He almost never passes on oppoortunites to give his guys the extra day when the off days come, especially Beckett.
It seems like the Red Sox have always their rotation to their top 3 faces us. The Mets used to do that as well which I never understood since we don’t even play in their league. Didn’t the Blue Jays do that a few years ago so Halladay could pitch against us. Its pretty bush league IMO
“BoSox juggle their rotation…Hmmm there’s a reason of course…..”
Cause Yankees have frustrated Dice K or something deeper than that?
Posada and Swish back to back…Yikes…..It’s time for some hitting,most players have had 100 at bats by now
If the Yankees can get the Red Sox to 8 games back in the loss column by the end of this week and weekend, it’s going to be a very very long season for them.
The Yankees have to take KC seriously this week. We should be favored in every one of these. Hopefully, the captain is going to lead this offense this week like we’ve been wanting him to do.
And if Swisher can make an offensive appearance this week I’m sure the team would appreciate it.
YESNetwork Girardi on the Yankees’ home run hitting: The bottom line is that you’re scoring runs.
Vineyard Yankee May 10th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Erin:
I left you a ?barb? on the last thread.
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Oh no! I’ll have to take a look.
YankeesInk TV reporter asks Jeter for brief interview outside dugout. Jeter: “Okay, but I want to talk about the team not myself.” TV Guy agrees. 1of 2
YankeesInk Camera on, mike up to Jeter: “Derek, why do you want to talk about the team and not yourself?” Jeter quickly feeds him a quote and splits.
VY
I took Robbie 1st…blame my Yankee bias, it was between him and Arod. Our league manager picked 2nd and really wanted Arod, so I left him for her.
Vineyard Yankee- LOL yes, I have Chad trained to alert me before a new post is going up.
I usually will see it come up on Twitter-that’s my big secret.
It seems like the Red Sox have always their rotation to their top 3 faces us
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Lester didn’t pitch in Boston earlier this year.
pat-
that Jeter….
Boston still has a couple more days to trade some minor league scrubs for Pujols. We’ll be hearing how these players are cant miss prospects. Stay tuned.
Mell,
They have done it in previous years
upstate kate May 10th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Good choice, I love having Cano on my teams. He was like an unknown last year somewhat then he had the monster year and poof ! Now he is very sought after. If you need some help with pitching I would be happy to suggest. Let me know.
Colon, Garcia have been great pickups
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
I have this vision of a red flashing lite (like a fire truck) on the top of your computer monitor. It begins to flash, rotate and chirp as Chad finishes the last paragraph of the current post he is writing.
Then around the 15th of the month an envelope arrives in your mail box with a small check from LoHud for being Chads blog assistant.
I don’t like Gardner batting 9th.
Brackman and Banuelos both going tonight. Expect the jumpers to trade in the bridge for the bandwagon if the latter struggles again.
thanks VY, I need all the help I can get! I am leaving soon, but will check back later.
Vineyard Yankee –
I wish!!
the good old days are here again jeter had 2 good games at the plate.
sign him to a additional 3 year exctension, he can play SS until he is 43 after all he is Derek Jeter.
If Jeter can hit 275 with some power on occassion that is all I am asking for a over 400 slugging % would be fine……….we will see if he can do it…
the yanks should not alter there rotation for games in may. stay the course…..
it is a long season…
upstate kate May 10th, 2011 at 4:28 pm:
If you are comfortable with it email me at: NBYankeeFanatyahoo
Colon AND Garcia pitching against the Sox? Yikes.
CC better win his game.
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Does LoHud’s Blogmaster have a suggestion box ? A letter of recommendation perhaps ?
eboland11 Giants’ David Diehl on the field watching the Yankees taking BP
Vineyard Yankee May 10th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Does LoHud?s Blogmaster have a suggestion box ? A letter of recommendation perhaps ?
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that’s a good question. Sadly, I have a feeling whoever would read my suggestion that I be compensated for announcing new posts would be so busy laughing they’d never get back to me.
upstate kate May 10th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
VY
I took Robbie 1st…blame my Yankee bias, it was between him and Arod. Our league manager picked 2nd and really wanted Arod, so I left him for her.
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I had Cano as a keeper from last year, but ended up trading him for Zobrist, McCutchen, and Zimmerman. That offer was a little too good to refuse, but now of course Zimmerman is injured. Zobrist has been pleasantly productive, McCutchen is turning it around, and Zimmerman hopefully will be back soon enough and producing at his normal rate..
Meanwhile, I drafted Granderson with my 4th pick (I had 3 keepers, so really my first actual pick) — and I surprisingly don’t look stupid
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
‘Erin on the Spot’. For what its worth I think you do a great job.
YankeesPR Alex Rodriguez discusses offseason workout w/ @yeskimjones profiled in the May Yankees Mag http://yfrog.com/h8d4icvj
Vineyard Yankee May 10th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
?Erin on the Spot?. For what its worth I think you do a great job.
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thank you, sir.
Erin May 10th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Your welcome.
RadioKev May 10th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Yeah, I’d say that offer was just too good to pass up.
Kay just said that Andrew shouldn’t play and that Gardner should.every day…..have to agree
After the Yankees finish off the Sox best 3 starters, they get to face David Price and James Shields for Tampa.
Hope the yanks bring their bats!
It’s my belief that a stretch like that will actually jumpstart an offense. Maybe not so much during these 2 series, but afterwards everything else will look so easy to hit.
No matter how well KC is playing, if we want to make an impact this year – a home series like this is one we should sweep.
Does anyone know why the Yanks seem to have stopped playing Thursday day games when they are at home? It seems like the final game of mid-week series are always night games this year. Thanks, Jerry
re: Boston’s starters this weekend
Maybe I’m nuts, but I’ve watched Beckett’s last 2 starts and he hasn’t looked even close to as sharp as the last time he faced NY. Granted, he doesn’t need to pitch THAT well to win, but I expect the Yankees to fare better this time around. The key will be Beckett’s curveball, which at times has been unhittable. If he can’t locate it though, he’ll abandon it and rely on a fastball/changeup combo – which will be easier for the Yanks to take advantage of.
Buchholz is such a toss up but if the Yankees are patient, they will get to Clay for a few runs and get him out of the game after 5-6 innings. Buchholz has been nibbling a bit lately and I expect he’ll try to get the Yanks to chase rather than go right at them.
Lester will be tough, as usual, but he’s prone to a bad game here and there – especially if it’s not a pitcher’s ump. Lester can get a little frustrated if he’s not getting the calls just off the plate and becomes susceptible to mistakes.
JERRYDONOHUE…….Yanks like all teams will play get away Thursday businessman specials when they have to hit the road and play Friday night……
Pat M.
Would that last post be considered a blog shout out ?
Vineyard…..I was too lazy to re-type once I realized the caps….I went to typing school with GB……
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