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Posada batting eighth in LA

Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jun 03, 2011 Print This Post Print This Post | Email This Post Email This Post

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Russell Martin C
Nick Swisher RF
Jorge Posada DH
Brett Gardner LF

 
 

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150 Responses to “Posada batting eighth in LA”

  1. Nick in SF June 3rd, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Looking forward to a Posada-Gardner double steal. :roll:

  2. LockDown June 3rd, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Nothing more exciting than watching the speedy Gardner following Posada. I guess that’s how it has to be since Posada can’t bat 9th

  3. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Yea…..that does kinda put the breaks on Gardy if Jorge is in front of him.

  4. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Let’s just hope that they are both on base at the same time. ;)

  5. Erin June 3rd, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Nick in SF June 3rd, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Looking forward to a Posada-Gardner double steal

    **********************

    :lol:

  6. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    delete “both” :D

  7. Joe from Long Island June 3rd, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    Hi Nick in SF- just a quick note before we go out to dinner- wanted to say that I’m jealous of your seeing some great games in Oakland, and that trip to Vallejo. Good going!

  8. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Joe,

    Eating out? No grilling?

  9. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Not to worry about the double steal, Po has to get on base for that to happen, and the odds are not in his favor.

  10. RSM June 3rd, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    No worries.
    Posada is never on base anyway.

  11. 98NYY June 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I would like to see Arod’s stats at LA. It seems each year he hits several hrs and knocks in a bunch of runs. I also predict Posada has a great game.

  12. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    Bobby the Boob -

    Take some of your own advice and just keep scrolling past, then you won’t have to admit your an idiot at what you post.

    Once again you make it a point to wait till I sign off to make your irrelevent comments.

    Bobby CA = VY = Bobby the Boob

  13. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    98NNY -

    Hope you’re right.

  14. Erin June 3rd, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Ledger_Yankees “I didn’t really think much of it.” — Joe Girardi, who didn’t seem too worked up about whole A-Rod/Cousin Yuri saga.

    Ledger_Yankees Girardi wants to see more sliders/changeups from Nova.

    Ledger_Yankees Hughes on for BP tomorrow: warm up, sit down, face hitters in a sim inning. Girardi not sure whether hitters will be told what’s coming

    Ledger_Yankees Reggie just walked in. After all these years, I can’t believe he’s still trying to kill the queen.

    Ledger_Yankees Chavez still not doing baseball activities. So his comeback from a fractured left foot seems to be a ways off yet.

  15. Erin June 3rd, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Ledger_Yankees Also, Yankees have not decided on pitchig against Red Sox. They have choices — like moving Nova for CC — because of the offdays.

  16. GreenBeret7 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    YankeeFem, I’d assume that the “attack” on Romine was a gnat bite. He finished the game up and it took place very early in the game. Probably just a little sore. Bones sticking through the skin makes a person sore.

  17. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    # 98NYY June 3rd, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    I would like to see Arod’s stats at LA. It seems each year he hits several hrs and knocks in a bunch of runs. I also predict Posada has a great game.
    _____________
    .331/.395/.697

  18. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    For those wondering what Cashman might be thinking regarding the trade deadline. Looks like he wants to add pitching.

    Here’s an article from Sherman. I apologize if this was posted already.

    http://www.nypost.com/p/sports.....TTU1L5xBlJ

    ;)

  19. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    GB7 -

    With Romine hitting better, do you think he’ll stick withe Yankees, or be used as trade bait.

  20. Erin June 3rd, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Ledger_Yankees “Everything’s kosher.” — A-Rod when asked about cousin’s presence on trips

    Ledger_Yankees “We’re complying with all the rules.” – A-Rod

  21. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Mike -

    Thanks for that link, good reading. Cashman is a man after your heart. (SP that is)

  22. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Al-

    You’re welcome.

    Coin of the realm Al.

    ;)

  23. GreenBeret7 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Montero shorthops the left center field wall off of Coke for a double.

  24. GreenBeret7 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Phrlps gave up singles to the first two batters of the game (both with a fair amount of MLB time) then struck out the next 3, including Magglio Ordonez,

  25. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:04 pm
    Not to worry about the double steal, Po has to get on base for that to happen, and the odds are not in his favor
    ///

    Well, as long as we’re focusing on the SSS or predicting they’ll continue play out, Posada is hardly going to be oppressing Gardner. Each have 5 hits in their last 10 games, with Gardner getting one less AB in that span.

    To boot, Gardner, whose every minute stretch of success gets trumpeted here by those who want their fantasy of him replacing Jeter at leadoff to play out, has 4 BBs in his last 77 PAs. Posada has conversely walked 11 times in his last 53 PAs.

    Maybe both are due. I agree with Yankfem: if Posada is “clogging” Gardner, that means both guys got on, which would be an improvement or maybe even presage good things to come.

  26. GreenBeret7 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    ***Phelps***

  27. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    GB-

    What’s Coke doing at AAA ? Is he on a rehab assignment ?

  28. RS June 3rd, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    Are Coke and Magglio rehabbing?

  29. GreenBeret7 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    MTU, Coke and Ordonez are on rehab.

  30. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    MTU, all the Cashman article does is make me fear Montero is going to be the SP trade chip.

    Red Sox losing 2-0, runs courtesy of Matsui-san and Suzuki-san.

  31. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    Thanks GB.

  32. Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Labtops looks great…..The A’s have scored 4 runs in the 1st inning.

  33. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    YF-

    If Montero does go it will be for a premium pitcher so there’s that.

    :(

  34. ac1 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    good start by the 2011 World Series Champions.

  35. West Coast Yankee Fan June 3rd, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    “For those wondering what Cashman might be thinking regarding the trade deadline. Looks like he wants to add pitching.”

    http://www.nypost.com/p/sports…..TTU1L5xBlJ

    **************

    Pitching – pitching – pitching, I am right on the money again. So much for all that Beltran nonsense.

  36. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Man. Boston’s rotation is getting flushed lately.

    :)

  37. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    JAP -

    Good points, let’s look forward to all 9 Yankees hitting, and being a part of the success.

    I don’t want Jeter moved off the lead-off spot, he’s doing much better there, and his game continues to improve.

    To me, it appears the entire team is beginning to jell.

  38. Erin June 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    # Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    Labtops looks great…..The A’s have scored 4 runs in the 1st inning.

    ***********************
    heh :)

  39. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Sure thing ‘Simpleton’. I forgot you are the wannabe blog authority. Instead of making your dumb, childish comments perhaps you should learn to ‘scroll past’ if you don’t like it, especially since my post was in no way directed at you. That’s probably tough for you since your computer mouse more than likely is so old it doesn’t have a wheel on top of it to scroll with.

    But then again just consider the source. LMAOAY !

    ===============

    There you go ‘Ole Al’ read it again and again. Glad to give you the attention that you asked for. It is unfortunate you have no life or comebacks of your own. You are just a clown.

  40. Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    all the Cashman article does is make me fear Montero is going to be the SP trade chip.
    ———————-

    I doubt any aces will be available at the trade deadline. There are only a couple of pitchers that Cashman would trade Montero for so I don’t see him going anywhere.

  41. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    #

    # GreenBeret7 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Montero shorthops the left center field wall off of Coke for a double.
    _______
    :D

  42. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    Mike -

    Even the solid #1 & #2 guys are getting beat, and badly. I wonder if Pete Abe still thinks this RS team is better than the 1927 Yankees? If he does, he should share what he’s smoking.

  43. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    MTU, besides Danks, who would you like to see Cash go after (no dreaming, such as Felix, Josh, etc)

  44. ac1 June 3rd, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    I doubt any aces will be available at the trade deadline. There are only a couple of pitchers that Cashman would trade Montero for so I don’t see him going anywhere.
    ___

    Correct. There seems to be this misconception here that they would trade Montero to get any pitcher they can find.

    So far, he has only come up as bait to get Halladay and Lee.
    It will take an ace for Cashman to trade him and dont think they are out there (Felix and Johnson not going anywhere).

  45. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Bobby the Boob -

    You still talking to yourself? Thought you were the master of the scroll by. Why is your nose so bright red, oh, it’s Bobby the Boob clown week, get a life loser!

  46. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Pitching – pitching – pitching, I am right on the money again. So much for all that Beltran nonsense.

    =============

    WC, like the Mets would even trade Beltran to the Yankees anyway. He would be a nice alternative though, as a corner OF’er or as the DH. IMO, The Mets would ask for way too much to trade him to their cross town rivals. Cashman would just have to say ‘no’.

  47. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    Danks and Liriano may be the only SP worth looking at, and Danks may not even be available, unless the Sox are blown away, and he’s not worth trading Montero or the Killer B’s for, other than Brackman.

  48. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    #

    # MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    YF-

    If Montero does go it will be for a premium pitcher so there’s that.

    :(
    ______
    MTU, a premium pitcher guarantees nothing. I would not trade Montero.

  49. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    Speaking of pitching, interesting article on pitching and velocity. I am not sure if this was posted. http://www.hardballtimes.com/m.....henomenon/

  50. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    JCPD-

    Good to see you around. Hope you are well.

    Me. I favor getting another lefty.

    I prefer Danks to Liriano but if Liriano would come cheap he would be worth a try.

    Maybe the A’s would be willing to part with one of their young left-handers ? I’d love to try and get Andersen. They need hitting badly.

    Some have mentioned Wandy Rodriguez of the Astro’s.

    It’s hard to say who all the TD sellers will be.

    I would like to get any high-upside lefty that wouldn’t necessarily
    involve trading our A list prospects.

    Hope that helps.

    :)

  51. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:29 pm
    JAP -

    Good points, let’s look forward to all 9 Yankees hitting, and being a part of the success.

    I don’t want Jeter moved off the lead-off spot, he’s doing much better there, and his game continues to improve.

    To me, it appears the entire team is beginning to jell.
    ///

    Amen. The mid-order hitters has been roused lately. They key the whole lineup.

  52. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    *have been :( :)

  53. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    You keep asking for the attention you probably don’t get at home even from your dog if you even have one so I will be glad to give it to you. Will you even be able to stay awake long enough to watch to game tonight since it is on the West Coast ? You probably have a bedtime alarm like the dinner bell you announced earlier. It’s probably tough on you knowing that you are a joke.

  54. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    YF-

    For a premium Pitcher Jesus would be traded before you can say “gone”.

    Fortunately, there do not appear to be any available.

    :)

  55. Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I guess I spoke too soon. The A’s pitcher looks awful and has given 2 runs back.

  56. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I love what Liriano did last year, but he is chronically injured.

  57. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm
    #

    # MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    YF-

    If Montero does go it will be for a premium pitcher so there’s that.

    ______
    MTU, a premium pitcher guarantees nothing. I would not trade Montero.
    ///

    Agree. Further, who is this premium pitcher we’re getting?? I would not trade Montero under almost any circumstances. But I don’t even think we’d net a premium pitcher for him, because there are so few of them. I also don’t want even young guys with lots of miles on them. Keep the Beast.

  58. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    JAP/YF-

    So far the definition of premium has been defined by guys like Halladay and Lee.

    I can only speculate on the others who might fill out that class.

    They are not likely to be avilable in any case.

  59. Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    I would never trade for Liriano. He is never healthy and the Twins are going to want one really good prospect. When he’s healthy his stuff is really good but he is an injury waiting to happen and his shoulder is probably held together with glue.

  60. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    ‘Danks and Liriano may be the only SP worth looking at’

    ==================

    Now there’s a novel idea, Liriano is on the DL (AGAIN) with shoulder issues and Danks has yet to win a game this year ( 0 – 8 with a 5.25 ERA )

    What a pearl.

  61. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Bobby the Boob – VY – Bobby CA -

    I guess I hit a sore point, and you just can’t get over it loser.

    What ever happened to your own suggestion of, if you don’t like it, scroll by. Is your mouse not working Bobby the Boob?

  62. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    MTU -

    I’d agree with Halladay as a Premium SP, Lee has not been all that impressive of late, he got kicked around the last 2 starts, and by the Nats of all teams. Lee can only dream of being compared to Doc.

  63. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Hechavarria hit a homer off Hall. Trenton’s losing 2-0. The backend of the rotation is flailing. Trenton needs a Stoneburner infusion, and to send Igawa back to AAA. Luckily, Betances is pitching tomorrow.

  64. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    VY-

    I caution against confusing Danks current record with his full potential.

    Check out his track record if you care to.You’ll find a solid middle of the rotation starter.

    Liriano threw a No-No already this season. His health is what is in question not his talent.

    That’s my take.

    :)

  65. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Exactly, only I think the Twins would want prospect(s) as in more than one. Glue and fishing line in that shoulder.

  66. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Al-

    I cited those 2 because those are the only 2 pitchers that we know Cashman has offered Montero for.

    Apparently they thought a lot of Lee.

  67. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Apparently news of how good the Red Sox are hasn’t made it to Oakland yet.

    Lee wont be the best Lefty on his own staff soon…..he may not be now.

  68. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    Mike -

    I understand your point, but, I think when all is said and done, the majority of folks will be glad Lee chose not to sign with the Yankees.

  69. Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:54 pm

    SamMillerOCR Dan Haren’s start pushed back to Tuesday because of his tweaked back. Angels won’t need fifth starter before that.
    ———-

    It could be bad news depending on who starts for him. The Yanks have done very good on this trip against good pitchers, but they usually struggle against the scrubs.

  70. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    blake -

    Lee may be the 3rd or 4th best pitcher on that staff.

  71. Captain Clutch June 3rd, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    How pathetic…NESN just had a commercial for the Yankees series and it said we have dominated the evil empire this year. Talk about being obsessed….

  72. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Yes, I agree with you that Danks has been a solid middle of the rotation guy in past years. This year he has had some bad luck and poor run support at times. IMO, with the wealth of prospects Cashman & Co. have in the minor league system, they will stay the course and elevate pitching from within the system when needed.

    That is why they signed Colon, Garcia, Silva and Millwood as low cost stop gap options, until the minor league tree bears fruit.

  73. Tom in N.J. June 3rd, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    Lee’s last 15 starts last year with Texas he was 4-6 with a 3.98 ERA

    This year, in 12 starts, he’s 4-5 with a 3.94 ERA.

    His last 27 regular season starts have not been Cliff Lee like.

  74. kd June 3rd, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    watching the red sox a’s game for a bit. they just said that carl crawford is hitting .106 against lefties. ouch

  75. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    Al-

    I wanted Lee but we may have dodged a bullet with hindsight.

    Who knows if we could even have signed him longterm if we obtained him ?

    We will never know.

    Sometimes the trades you don’t make …..

    I still think we do not really know how the Yankees see Montero.

    The story for public consumption is that he is a Catcher.

    Other teams may be having a problem convincing themselves of that.

    His value declines if he does not stick at Catcher.

    I believe he will but I’m no scout.

  76. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 8:00 pm

    BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Another original, well thought out post I see…………….stop making a fool of yourself………….LMAO !

  77. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:01 pm

    MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 7:45 pm
    JAP/YF-

    So far the definition of premium has been defined by guys like Halladay and Lee.

    I can only speculate on the others who might fill out that class.

    They are not likely to be avilable in any case.
    ///

    Yes I would have said no to both Halladay & Lee (luckily, they said no to the Yankees ;) ). Both too old.

    Felix isn’t getting dealt here, & in any case, not for Montero straight up. Josh Johnson is already DL’d. I wonder how folks would feel if we had done that & he’s sitting on the DL with shoulder problems? Lincecum’s velo is down I hear & they’re not dealing their WS guy any way.

    Teams don’t trade prime-time pitchers away. So any discussion about Jesus for one of these elite company guys isn’t coming off with just Jesus. Consider we’d have to deal away a Royal Flush for a King or an Ace. I’m not doing that & I hope the Yanks are smart enough to resist that kind of All for One stuff.

    I’d just as soon take my chances with what we’ve got & keep The Bat.

  78. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    Cc, Danks, and Banuelos would potentially be 3 solid lefties. Danks isn’t a #1 but I think he’s a good 2 or 3. If he picked to his track record he could win a whole bunch of games for the Yanks….and he’s 26 years old.

  79. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    JAP-

    I respect your opinion. I was just giving mine on what I surmise the Yankees might think.

    As far as I’m concerned I hope you get your wish.

    :)

  80. kd June 3rd, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    what would it take to trade for danks? romine, nunez, and betances?

  81. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    MTU -

    I think Cashman does not trust Colon and Garcia to hold up for the entire season, and he knows how fast things change when your SP goes down. With all the talk about how great our young pitchers in the MiLB are, they are not ready, and untested. This is why we need Hughes to come back to where he needs to be, and look for at least 1 SP and a LHP BP guy by the TDL.

  82. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    MTU, not for nothing, but some of these scouts are flakes. There was a guy sitting near us who kept screaming to his fellow scouts that Betances was really “just another Nova.” He must have repeated this 18 or so times. The guys around him were just sorta like “huh?” This was against Portland.

    These guys have their own interests, believe it. They’ve got something to impart & but some of their analysis is colored by who they work for & what they wish to believe or have circulated, & some just like to talk. Nice guys, hard working, but not altogether trustworthy.

  83. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
    JAP-

    I respect your opinion. I was just giving mine on what I surmise the Yankees might think.

    As far as I’m concerned I hope you get your wish.
    ///

    I thought it was OUR wish? ;)

  84. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    MTU, I’m doing well, thanks for asking. Just trying to get everything packed….. moving day is Monday. Unfortunately, not to shorter, warmer winters.

  85. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Im not trying to say Lee isn’t a good pitcher…..because I think he is…..but his legend was built in large part in the postseason which while against good teams in very meaningful games…..is still a rather small sample. He’s never been the 162 game horse that a Sabathia or Halladay is…..and at his age its unlikely he ever will be.

  86. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:11 pm

    JCPD -

    You got a different place to work – moving?

  87. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Al-

    I think that is a reasonable intepretation of Cashman’s desires from the article in the post.

    I am optimistic about Hughes.

    I would like them to get another lefty for now and the future.

    If Feliciano is not going to make it back then I think another lefty for the pen would be useful.

    Perhaps we can get Williams to include Thronton along with Danks.

    Thornton is off to a bad start but he has been a deadly lefty in the past. Throws real hard.

  88. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Al, same restaurant, just being transferred to a store that is short of managers. Going to Hamburg, a suburb of Buffalo.

  89. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 7:38 pm
    Speaking of pitching, interesting article on pitching and velocity. I am not sure if this was posted. http://www.hardballtimes.com/m…..henomenon/
    ///

    Interesting stuff. That’s very heady of that young man. He has seen young pitching mishandled & is trying to control his own course. Good for him. Already senses what works for him.

  90. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    MTU -

    “Thornton is off to a bad start but he has been a deadly lefty in the past. Throws real hard.”

    =================================

    You mean like Logan use to be solid?

  91. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Getting Hughes back healthy & having one of Feliciano or Marte for the stretch would really take care of a lot without making any big move at all.

  92. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    JAP-

    Point well taken on some of the scouts.

    As far as OUR wish I have to admit to certain bias towards premium pitching. Also not totally convinced he sticks at Catcher.

    IF, and I say IF, Jesus could net us a premium young pitcher then I would be inclined to go for it.

    I am talking about only the highest caliber guys, and of course Jesus alone would not net one of those.

    I think it is probably a moot point.

    ;)

  93. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I think we have to see if the white Sox are out of it before we are able to pick off pieces from them. I don’t buy the Indians for a second and if they come back to the field the the ChiSox are right back in it unless the Tigers take off.

  94. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    JCPD -

    Oh my, you’re going in the wrong direction, unless you want to enlarge your album of Niagra Falls pictures.

    It’s been real hot down here, you might get tired of that as well, but, not likely.

  95. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Al-

    Thornton was/is heads and shoulders better than Logan.

  96. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    JCPD-

    Colorado would have been better. Don’t give up hope.

    :)

  97. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Blake-

    I don’t think it’s gonna be that easy for the WS to get back into it.

  98. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Al, to get down there, I didn’t figure it would be wise to say no to this move. Lake Erie is two miles from the place I found to live, so I’m sure I’ll have plenty of great sunsets. Niagara is a 35 minute drive away which will be cool. Toronto will now be in range to go see a game as will Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

  99. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    JCPD -

    Niagara Falls will make a nice back drop for the holiday cards.

  100. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    MTU, Colorado would have been nice to go back to. Maybe I’ll just wait and ask for a transfer when they open in Australia or Dubai. Feels like forever since I’ve seen a Yankee game between working and packing.

  101. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Jim -

    Perhaps if you play their game, one day I’ll get a call you’re on your way here. You’re always free to visit.

  102. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Joe Magrane must be scratching his head. After he predicted the Red Sox would turn and run from everyone, winning the division in a landslide, they started to slide & the Yankees (who apparently don’t exist to these guys) built a nice little two-game edge. Those MLB Network guys are beginning to sound an awful lot like ESPN. They’re so enamored of Boston, they lose all reason.

  103. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    MTU,

    It wont be easy but I think the Indians have overachievd and the Chisox have underachieved…..if those things correct then they could meet in the middle. There is a lit of season left…..the x factor is the Tigers

  104. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    MTU -

    Can you see it now, Jim in the Outback taking pictures of all that wildlife.

  105. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    JCPD-

    Weren’t you interested in the Mid-Atlantic area ? Virginia Beach ?

    Australia would great. Good on ya’ mate.

    :)

  106. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Although Danks (26) would be a nice LHSP in the middle of the rotation he is making $ 6 million this year on a 1 year deal. He can test the waters of the FA market for the 1st time in 2013. I would think he will be motivated to pitch well and go for that big payday in 2013 making him tough to sign long term if you trade for him.

  107. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    At this point Al, that is where I would like to ultimately end up.

  108. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Al-

    That would be very cool.

    Crocodile Jim ?

    :)

  109. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    blake -

    Do you think the Tigers have the pitching to compete all season? I don’t see it happening.

  110. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    IF, and I say IF, Jesus could net us a premium young pitcher then I would be inclined to go for it.
    ///

    MTU,

    Boooooo! :D

    Seriously, they’d demand more than Jesus. Probably would insist on Matthew, John, Paul, Peter & Moses as well.

  111. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    Not so Fat anymore Elvis just crushed a 3 run homer off Dempster…..man he looks good. Im happy for him….though I wish he had had this metamorphosis last year.

  112. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Al,

    Yea that front 3 the Tigers have isn’t too bad at all….

  113. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    GB,

    I wasn’t worried about Romine until Ashmore said he was out of tonight’s game.

    Heathcott again out of the RiverDogs lineup (???)

  114. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    MTU -

    Jim of the Jungle. My wife loves those cute Koala Bears, perhaps Jim will send her a nice close-up picture.

  115. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    JAP-

    They would. And the Moon and the Stars as well.

    Don’t worry. The odds are low.

    ;)

  116. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    #

    # J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    IF, and I say IF, Jesus could net us a premium young pitcher then I would be inclined to go for it.
    ///

    MTU,

    Boooooo! :D

    Seriously, they’d demand more than Jesus. Probably would insist on Matthew, John, Paul, Peter & Moses as well.
    ___
    I heard they demanded both Jesus and the Holy Ghost. :D

  117. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    JAP -

    Very interesting, didn’t know we had them all under contract, good to know!

  118. Vineyard Yankee June 3rd, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Boone Logan has been solid for all of 1 year (2010) other that that he has given up more than a hit per inning (10.3 per 9 IP) his whole career and has a career ERA over 5. This year he can hardly get LH’ers out. If another LOOGY presents itself who is decent Logan will be toast.

  119. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Blake-

    I want the WS to fall out so we can get what we want.

    Don’t talk to me about reality.

    :)

  120. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    Al-

    I thought you were her teddy bear ?

    :)

  121. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    JCPD -

    Be a good guy, and buy Dakota a pair of winter boots, and a winter jacket. You’ll be needing a new Ford PU with a sturdy plow, just to get out of your driveway. Don’t forget to budget the cost of getting your roof shoveled numerous times. I believe the summer season there is July 4th until the 28th.

  122. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    Blake-

    Next year’s nasty rotation:

    CC
    AJ
    Danks
    Hughes/Nova
    Banuelos

    You with me ?

    :)

  123. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Mike -

    A much different kind, lol.

  124. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    MTU -

    Good thoughts, but, Manny may be more thyan a year away.

  125. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    MTU,

    Yea …..depending the cost Id like that a lot :)

  126. LockDown June 3rd, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    I think Betances in 2012 & Baneulos in 2013.

  127. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Al-

    Maybe. He only needs about 150 innings as a numero cinco.

    Between the RS and winter ball in Sunny Mexico he might be ready.

    ;)

  128. blake June 3rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    If Manny gets the innings he needs this year I think he’ll be in the rotation next year.

  129. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    More lefties in the rotation is better than fewer.

    Take a look at the short porch and how lefty dominant our competition tends to be.

    ;)

  130. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    MTU -

    By what I’ve read, both could be 2 years away, or Betances a mid 2012 call up. They both need more time, and at this point it does not pay to rush them. Like a fine wine, it takes time to age, but, the end product was worth the wait.

  131. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    OK Al. whatever you say.

    :)

  132. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    MTU -

    What you say we both send Jim some pictures this summer, so he remembers what the sun looks like.

  133. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    Hopefully on Manny. But it depends. Manny’s command has been a little off and the Yanks want it to be pinpoint. Did you see this article?

    Pitching coach Tommy Phelps, on Manny Banuelos’ mechanics, and how they’ve affected his control this season:

    “He’s just getting late with his separation and his rhythm’s off. (We’re) just trying to get his tempo a little quicker and get some rhythm in his delivery so he can be more natural and be like he used to be. Sometimes he gets real slow and deliberate, and it gets too mechanical and he can’t let his natural ability take over.”

    On whether the problems mechanically are causing his command issues this season:

    “I think so. … Even last year, he didn’t command the ball really well. He threw a lot of strikes, but there’s a difference between commanding and throwing strikes. He’s starting to get really good to the glove side of the plate, which is good for a pitcher. His arm side’s getting better; a lot of times his ball will run off the plate, but he’s getting better at commanding the fastball.”

    A’s tie the game up 5-5.

  134. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    Al-

    He wouldn’t know what to make of them.

    It been a long time.

    Besides I’m not that cruel.

    :)

  135. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I heard they demanded both Jesus and the Holy Ghost.
    ///

    & the Father. The Holy Trinity….Jesus, Manny & Dellin??

  136. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    # J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    I heard they demanded both Jesus and the Holy Ghost.
    ///

    & the Father. The Holy Trinity….Jesus, Manny & Dellin??
    ______
    Sacrilege and blasphemy even to ask!

  137. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:33 pm
    JAP -

    Very interesting, didn’t know we had them all under contract, good to know!
    ///

    Well, how the hell do you think we won all those championships? ;)

  138. MTU June 3rd, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    I’ve got run.

    Enjoy the game folks.

    Have a good evening.

    Early hike tomorrow.

  139. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    =============================

    Thanks, good info!

  140. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    ______
    Sacrilege and blasphemy even to ask!

    ///

    You are right. I am repentant & prostrate.

  141. Tar June 3rd, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Not a great play by Agon.

    For those not watching 1st and 3rd 1out-Coco Crisp hits one to Agon ,who nonchalents to first- then throws home- runner safe at the plate 5-5 game.

    Play was to 2b. If you don’t turn two at least you don’t have a runner in scoring position.

    I can live with errors, but I hate mental mistakes. (Except when it’s the Sox :D )

  142. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    MTU -

    Good night.

    JAP -

    I should have realized that, sorry, my bad. :)

  143. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Happy hiking, MTU! :)

  144. BIG AL June 3rd, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Got to get some things out of the way before game time. Catch y’all later.

  145. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Tar, loved the Buchholz E on the PO attempt and subsequent WP that helped score the tying run. :)

  146. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 8:50 pm
    Hopefully on Manny. But it depends. Manny’s command has been a little off and the Yanks want it to be pinpoint. Did you see this article?

    Pitching coach Tommy Phelps, on Manny Banuelos’ mechanics, and how they’ve affected his control this season:

    “He’s just getting late with his separation and his rhythm’s off. (We’re) just trying to get his tempo a little quicker and get some rhythm in his delivery so he can be more natural and be like he used to be. Sometimes he gets real slow and deliberate, and it gets too mechanical and he can’t let his natural ability take over.”
    ///

    Yankfem, I saw this. He was slow that last start I saw. He told Ashmore he had made an adjustment he was trying to get used to. Also wasn’t working inside & outside like usual clockwork to befuddle hitters, although his CB looked really good at times.

    I’ll be at Betances’ start tomorrow. Should be nice weather. Hope Oakland pulls it out in Fenway & we get a Big Start from Nova tonight!

  147. J. Alfred Prufrock June 3rd, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Looks like Bucky’s going to be hitting the showers a little early. 6-5 As, Atchinson warming up.

    Great feat, though, holding that As juggernaut to 6 runs in under five innings.

  148. yankeefeminista June 3rd, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Bucky 99 pitches in 4.2 lol.

  149. LockDown June 3rd, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Yankees pitching gives up a total of 5 runs in the A’s series. Redsox give up 6 runs already in 5 innings of the 1st game :D

  150. JCPD June 3rd, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Al, MTU… I know what the sun is……….. it’s what a boy is to his father!! The other one, I’ve seen it on occasion, lots of pictures of it though.

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