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God, another day of reading gripes about the lineup.
If complaining means they’ll score 12 runs again……this lineup sucks!
kate,
Very enjoyable. The weather was great.
Unfortunately I didn’t get to do any heckling
Jones didn’t get any tough plays out in LF and Jeter wasn’t there last night!
The highlight was seeing Andruw put away his smile for a few seconds.
Split squad team plays another home game, i feel bad for the regulars. Hopefully that trip to port charlotte doesn’t “hurt anyone’s backs ” cough chavez…………………………
Not sure what to expect from this starter, Gordon.
As long as he’s not Flash Gordon, we might be ok, LOL!!!
With 6 consecutive games in NL parks(no DH opportunity), once again today is a great day to give ARod the day off.
Is this just a regular day off for Alex? DH yesterday and off today. I hope so.
For luck–WHAT?!?! Is Girardi TRYING TO LOSE THIS GAME?!?!?!
Breaking news ….. Gordon throws up in the bullpen
No Gardner again though…..seriously that’s my only gripe. If they don’t see him as an every day player then they need to change directions this winter and get somebody they do.
A-rod was used as a DH last night, now he’s not in the lineup at all, and was a DH another time last week, should we as fans be concerned?
blake June 16th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
If complaining means they?ll score 12 runs again??this lineup sucks!
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I’m guessing they are playing Posada over Gardner because Po won’t be seeing much action in the coming days.
LGy,
Possible.
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
For luck–WHAT?!?! Is Girardi TRYING TO LOSE THIS GAME?!?!?!
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I think it was Torre that did the same thing against the Twins yrs ago. If it’s one thing fans hate is the manager giving the game away.
J Alfred
I wasn’t referring to you at all…you generally have valid points.
I’m guessing they are playing Posada over Gardner because Po won’t be seeing much action in the coming days
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Sure, but why Jones over Gardner?
“Sure, but why Jones over Gardner?”
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Because we brought Jones in to hit lefties.
/Girardispeak
LGY-
Very possible.
The difference between Girardi and the fans who post here, Girardi can see three or four steps ahead.
timmyb72 June 16th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
A-rod was used as a DH last night, now he’s not in the lineup at all, and was a DH another time last week, should we as fans be concerned?
Go look at A-Rods numbers against Wilson.
willwill.
lol
“Sure, but why Jones over Gardner?”
Because they signed him to bat against tought lefty pitchers.
Gardner is really on Girardi’s $%!& list, isn’t he? Must be the 3 extra base hits in his last start, or the 1.160 OPS over the last 11 games. Gotta sit him, since he’s slumping so badly.
Hope Noesi is rested up to go 8 innings in relief of this meatball outfielder who’s starting today.
I’m assuming that when the Yanks signed Jones they figured he would give both Gardner and Granderson a break vs LHP, so neither of them would be in a strict platoon.
Granderson mashing LHP has resulted in killing Gardner’s PT vs lefties.
Niblick – How many of those hits Gardner has gotten in the last 11 games were against a LHP?
Where has SJ44 been?
Haven’t seen him since his Heat got beat by the Mavs.
The only plausible explanation for Alex being out is his .077 BA vs Wilson (13 ABs).
“Sure, but why Jones over Gardner?”
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How can you say NO to that smile?
Gardner should play almost everyday. If that’s a gripe, it’s loud and proud.
Happy Birthday Erin!! You are one of the most level headed posters on here. Hope you have a great day.
So?
Thank you munson15!
This is from BaseballHQ writer Jeremy T Deloney
Brian Gordon (RHP, NYY)
After opting out of his minor league deal with the Phillies, the 32-year-old was quickly scooped up by the Yankees – he’ll make a spot start on Thursday, June 16. Gordon was originally an outfielder, but converted to a pitcher in ’07. He reached the majors with the Rangers in ’08. The Yankees are his sixth organization and he’s found recent success with the development of a cutter. Gordon has generally pitched out of the bullpen, but has the stamina and durability to start. He has a clean delivery and excellent command of a four pitch arsenal. He precisely locates his fastball and comands his secondary pitches well. He has rather ordinary stuff and can be hittable. Gordon has a career 3.09 ERA, 2.1 Ctl, and 7.7 Dom in the minors.
STATS: Lehigh Valley (AAA) – 12 g, 9 gs, 5-0 1.14 ERA, 55.1 IP, 8.0 Cmd, 1.1 Ctl, 9.1 Dom, 4 HR, .197 oppBA
CURRENT ROLE: Spot starter
POTENTIAL: #5 starter / Long reliever
RATING: 6D
We simply want Jones in vs. the lefty. 5-6-7 is slow slow slow. Especially with Martin running with a stiff back. At least we compensate with some speed at the bottom of the order with our lively kids, Eduardo and Jalapeno! Let’s hope Gordon is hitting his spots.
Rich,
Being loud and proud doesn’t get Girardi’s attention.
Pretty nice to have Arod and Gardner coming off the bench though.
Gardner is still trying to figure out why you don’t bunt with 2 strikes.
ID – I don’t know, but his career splits against lefties and righties aren’t extreme at all.
And unlike smiling Andruw, he can actually play the field.
Tom-
Great post. Those stats alone should sent ARod to the bench today.
Again, the perfect opportunity to give him a full day off prior to the 6 NL games beginning tomorrow
So are they going to just sign a Jonesy or Kearnsy, or Thamesy every year to play LF vs LHP? Gardner isn’t that bad vs LHP….
They just said on the radio that Peter Gammons called Wrigley field a dump…..of course Fenway is state of the art though right….
If it doesn’t set him back, it is a good move to have Martin catch the rookie…keep him calm and call a good game Russell!
blake June 16th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
So are they going to just sign a Jonesy or Kearnsy, or Thamesy every year to play LF vs LHP? Gardner isn’t that bad vs LHP…
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I think you put your finger on the problem. Girardi is uncomforatble saying Gardy
I’m going to see the Yanks in Cincinnati Tues. Was hoping to see Jeter reach 3000. I just hope this Gordon guy doesn’t pitch on Tues.
blake June 16th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
They just said on the radio that Peter Gammons called Wrigley field a dump
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Ugh. I actually agree with Peter Gammons on something #scarredforlife
KenDavidoff To make roster room for Brian Gordon, #Yankees option RHP Lance Pendelton to Scranton, release RHP Amaury Sanit.
Craw
To his discredit.
I may be in the minority but I love the intimacy and history of both Wrigley and Fenway. Great places to see games if you have good seats.
Erin, Happy Birthday! I hope you get a Yankee win today and are doing something fun tonight!
blake June 16th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
No Gardner again though…..seriously that’s my only gripe. If they don’t see him as an every day player then they need to change directions this winter and get somebody they do.
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Although his numbers against LHP in general aren’t abysmal (including a .352 career OBP in 277 PA & a .373 OBP last season), they probably don’t have much confidence in him hitting LHSP & they got Jones to do it.
They probably do not like this (vs. LH starters):
.209 .336 .298 .634 in 277 career PA
including 2011:
.077 .265 .077 .342 in 35 PA
& his “breakout” year, 2010:
.197 .335 .288 .623 in 164 PA
(while the stats vs. LHSP account for an entire game started by a LHP, including substitutions that may or may not be LH, they do tell an understory on how he really has competed against tougher lefties).
willwill June 16th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Breaking news ….. Gordon throws up in the bullpen
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Good one.
When Gammons says the same thing about Fenway which is in far worse shape I’ll take him seriously
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
J Alfred
I wasn’t referring to you at all…you generally have valid points.
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TY Kate, that’s very kind of you to say so. Just trying to give my “complaint” it’s proper context
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From what I can find, Martin has never been on the DL for his back before. It was mentioned earlier that he injured it lifting weights working out after a game. Over use sounds a lot less serious than real back problems. Hopefully he is fine today.
I definitely think that something is going on with Arod and he isn’t healthy. He just DHed the other day and yesterday and now he needs another day off?! You don’t sit someone like him for matchups. Something is going on with his hip or legs. On espn they showed the replay of him scoring from 2nd base yesterday and he wasn’t running well at all.
I thought that Granderson would get today’s game off not Gardner. Granderson has played basically everyday and I am sure his legs could use a day off before they play in the NL.
“KenDavidoff To make roster room for Brian Gordon, #Yankees option RHP Lance Pendelton to Scranton, release RHP Amaury Sanit.”
Yet Sanit has gotten more chances than Whelan.
Erin June 16th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
KenDavidoff To make roster room for Brian Gordon, #Yankees option RHP Lance Pendelton to Scranton, release RHP Amaury Sanit.
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The Sanitizer–we hardly knew ye…
We knew enough, Bojo.
BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 12:05 pm
For luck–WHAT?!?! Is Girardi TRYING TO LOSE THIS GAME?!?!?!
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Actually, I think Girardi is focused on trying to make me lose my fantasy matchup (Gardner and A-Rod).
Captain Clutch,
Totally agree about Arod
yankeefeminista June 16th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Erin, Happy Birthday! I hope you get a Yankee win today and are doing something fun tonight!
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Thank you!! Tonight I’m finally going to see the new Woody Allen movie. I’m out of work in a few minutes, and don’t have to be back ’til Tuesday so I have a nice little mini-break. Very excited.
YankeesWFAN Scout who saw Gordon recently: “Nice pickup. Limited stuff, but very aggressive. Throws strikes, challenges hitters, deserves a shot.”
Re: A-Rod. From getting plunked in the thigh on Saturday?
New Post w/pregame notes
All Gammons really said was that the Cubs (specifically the Ricketts family) are fooling themselves if they think they can cheaply renovate Wrigley, and need to do more drastic things like were done in Fenway to keep the place useable.
I don’t care, they both deserve the wrecking ball if you ask me.
Sounds good. Enjoy, Erin!
Happy Birthday ERIN!! Today the whole outfield will go yard for you.
Does anyone know when the last time Grandyman got a day off?
No errors from Nuney today. Need a lot of glove work as the ball is more than likely going to be put into play. Go Yanks.
thanks goodness Martin is back catching