Yankees postgame: The infield goes deep
Posted by: Brian Heyman - Posted in Misc on Jun 16, 2011 
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The entire infield went deep for the Yankees in this 12-4 win, Mark Teixeira twice and Robinson Cano, Eduardo Nunez and Ramiro Pena, of all people, one time apiece.
“Me and Robbie, you almost expect that sometimes for us,” Teixiera said. “But when Nunez and Pena go deep like that, we’re just so excited.
“For Nunez, it was his birthday, so (we said) happy birthdays all around. Then once Pena hit his, we said, ‘It’s your birthday, too.’ ”
“I don’t know if I’ve been a part of a game where every infielder hits a home run,” Joe Girardi said.
Teixeira tied the major-league record held by Eddie Murray and Chili Davis by homering from both sides of the plate for the 11th time.
“Eddie Murray is the reason I’m a switch-hitter, growing up in Baltimore,” Teixeira said. “My dad and I loved watching him play. He used to always say, ‘We’re going to the game tonight. Is Eddie going to hit one from the right side or the left side?’ Just pretty neat to be a part of that group.”
Nunez went 2 for 4 for the second straight game in place of Derek Jeter, including a solo homer and two steals in one inning. This was also the day Nunez turned 24.
“I’m so happy,” Nunez said. “It’s my birthday and I hit a home run.”
The Yankees have hit 22 home runs off Texas pitching this season, an average of 2.75 per game. They have hit 103 homers overall, their third-most ever through 66 games.
Outside of Monday’s 1-0 loss to Cleveland, the Yankees have been doing just fine with the bats lately, especially with two straight 12-4 wins over Texas. They have scored 48 runs in their last five wins in this six-game stretch since getting swept by Boston. This game also marked the first time in the live-ball era — since 1920 — that the Yankees had five homers and five steals.
“Hitting is contagious,” Teixeira said. “We had one hiccup in the last game against Cleveland, but it started in that series. We’re just really seeing the ball well and putting good swings, going deep counts when we need to and taking our walks when we need to, but really just being aggressive at the plate.”
Ivan Nova was relying on just two pitches, his fastball and his curve, early on and gave up four runs in the first three innings. But that’s all he allowed in 5 2/3.
“It wasn’t too good and wasn’t too bad,” Nova said. “I got the win. I’ll take that one.”
Girardi chose righty Brian Gordon – fresh from opting out at Philadelphia’s Triple-A Lehigh Valley outpost, where he was in his 15th minor-league season – to start today in the series final over Hector Noesi, who warmed in the fifth but didn’t get in.
“He’s had an outstanding season in Triple-A for the Phillies,” Girardi said. “It’s his day to start. He’s actually on his regular turn. I’ve seen a little film on him, not a ton, but a little bit. Seems to throw a lot of strikes, has good command. He has a curveball, slider and changeup. He’s a veteran guy. I think he’s almost 33 years old. We had Noesi up tonight. He’s more built up than Hector because of the way we’ve had to use Hector.”
I am very disappointed in the Yankees management!! Noesi deserved a shot! Earned a shot! Why use an unknown, outsider in his place?? What happened with developing talent from within? I’m sure this will go over really well with the entire contingent of starter hopefuls in AAA and AA.
Sheesh!!!
I apologize.. I should have started off with praising the Yankees for winning the game, and to the infielders for the HR prowess!
You are the man Tex. As Roddy said – irreplaceable.
When Tex is on, he on and poppin’!
Totally agree with you, SportsGeeK: what an insult to the entire AAA staff, and to Noesi, who gets knocked out because he warmed up? Really?
What does that say about the hundreds of millions they’ve spent on player development that they would start a guy who’s been with the team for 24 hours over all of them? A guy who’s been in someone else’s AAA system?
I’m sure everyone of those guys in AAA heard this news and threw up their hands, as in: “I guess it doesn’t mater what I do down here?” They wouldn’t be human if they didn’t see this as a slight.
Another brilliant move from Brainless Brian and his little sidekick Binder Joe.
A guy who has pitched 55 innings in 12 games, including 9 starts this year. Sounds really “stretched out”. Not even 6 innings per start.
The “unstretched” Noesi pitched 6 great innings against the sox.
How long will this former outfielder last tomorrow? 1, 2 or 3 innings?
Because this guy has the lowest E.R.A. of any starter in the International League. Noesi will still be around for long relief I’m sure. Gordon is very young when it comes to pitching since he’s only been pitching since 2007. Funny how Brian Heyman always seems to leave that little bit of information out. I agree that Noesi deserves a shot, but he’s already being used in relief and Gordon hasn’t been used in relief in awhile and is on his regular starting schedule.
timmy: yeah, a 32 year old man dominating AAA. I bet Javy Vazquez could dominate AAA too.
Right.
Manny Banuelos and Dellin Betances, and for that matter, every young arm in the Yankees organization … they’re all relatively meaningless.
Because Brian Gordon is getting one start.
Good job.
If Gordon doesn’t work out, then Noesi will still be here and get his chance in rotation. But if Gordon pans out, then Noesi comes out of the bullpen throwing 94-95. There’s really no downside to this scenario.
Again he’s NOT 33 in pitching years, he’s like 23, started pitching in 2007, not 1997.
Actually it’s more remarkable that a 32 yr old can dominate AAA when he’s only been pitching for 5 years then a 24 yr old like Noesi who’s been pitching far longer and he has a younger body.
So when ESPN said tonight that Wade was picked up off of waivers from the Dodgers. That was wrong? Shocking…
At least Noesi is rested so he can go another 6 innings in relief tomorrow.
Great job so far vs. the Rangers, Yankee fans!
Keep it goin’ tomorrow (M’s are off, but be nice for them to pick up another half game)
Exciting news around here tonight (aside from the M’s win over the Halos) is that Dustin Ackley is finally going to make his way up I-5. He’ll be activated for the series with the Phillies this weekend (which means I’ll get to see his debut one way or the other, as I’m attending all three games).
Go, Yanks
There’s few things more exciting than watching kids like Nunez, and young veterans like Granderson, blossom before you eyes,
Or your eyes.
Nothing like seeing guys waste away in the bullpen, either.
Gordon is 224 in dog years.
Woof, woof.
Speaking of relievers, Whelan got Melancon’d, while Logan continues to get Heredia’d.
I don’t mind that Gordon is getting the start and I don’t understand the outrage I see here. He looks like a decent pitcher that can potentially step in for a few starts while Hughes and Colon get back to game shape. In the mean time, you don’t disturb the development of the young pitchers that don’t seem quite ready for the big leagues. If Gordon isn’t quite ready for prime time, they can cut him loose and don’t lose much.
I see him as a potential Aaron Small type – could come in and throw some decent games against teams that have never seen him, and then when his expiration date arrives, he can be released. Then they can promote their own plays when they are ready to pitch at the big league level.
Mike Axia’s take on the Yankees’ 51′st pick isn’t all that rosy. And based on everything else I’ve read on him, I’m a little puzzled by that pick myself. It’s difficult to believe that he wouldn’t have been available in the next two rounds.
http://riveraveblues.com/2011/.....ick-49833/
Girardi’s claim is that Noesi has been shortened a bit because of the way they used him in long relief appearances. Averaging 5 or less innings per appearance. Gordon is on schedule and throwing well with command. Phelps I think is a day off one way or the other but has never seen ML action. (Not that that indicates one thing or another). Honestly, I see both Gordon starting the game, Noesi coming in later on in the game and then the pen closing it out and the end. I would be (pleasantly) surprised if Gordon made it through 7.
IMO, I believe in Girardi’s mind, dealing with the growing pains of Nova, what difference does it make whether it’s Noesi or Gordon or Phelps or Spongebob Squarepants? One way or the other, it’s going to be a rookie. They all profile similarly and I would think the results would be the same. The goal here is to just keep the team in the game and give the offense a chance to win it.
The Yanks are not going to find a decent veteran pitcher available now whose team isn’t going to ask for Tex’s arms and Grandy’s legs in return.
What about Squidward Tentacles? Is he available? With all the controversy about Venditte and his two arms, can you imagine MLB trying to cope with old Squidward?
I think he’d still have to tell the ump which arm he was pitching with first if he wanted to change… But no feet.
I would much rather see Noesi get the start tonight but I guess they consider the pen so short right now that they want him in that utility role out there. I don’t really think Gordon starting a game sends any sort of message to the minor league guys…..they likely just don’t want to burn options on starters (and potential trade chips) for one game.
Does anyone know the specifics of the loan the Mets received? I know they got 200 million from Einhorn but what are the conditions of the loan? Also….I saw that the Mega used K Rod to finish a 4-0 game last night……are they trying to trigger his 17 million dollar extension?
Mets not Mega….though the Mets are likely in Mega trouble
Word is Jeter unhappy about DL so he left NY yesterday instead of staying with team until end of homestand or going with them on the road.
whose word is that?
aww poor jeter. He extorted the yankees to a bloated overvalued contract and now he is a unhappy about being put on the DL and being replaced by a player who is MORE TALENTED then him.
Does anyone know the specifics of the loan the Mets received?
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You asking what the vig is?
Great win last night, despite all the complaining and whining about the line up.
Nova had some rough patches, but hung in there.
The HRs were great, I am not sure why they get brought up all the time, as if they are a problem. I especially loved Nunez and Pena’s blasts. Nunez was so happy in his post game interview.
The Granderson/Cervelli play made espn’s top 10 plays
Morning, Kate. The thunder and lightning offense was a nice touch….along with some good bullpen work by the weak part of the bullpen. Nova’s giving as much as you can ask out of a rookie #5 pitcher and they’re getting # 3 type quality out of Colon and Garcia. The stagnant offense seems to be warming up, too, especially from the ones that were supposed to provide it. The yanks have even survived the bad run of the defense. It’s for the most part, sure handed, except for Carvelli’s throwing. Personally, I’d just as soon he let them take 2nd base and not throw unless it’s to third base.
“Word is Jeter unhappy about DL so he left NY yesterday instead of staying with team until end of homestand or going with them on the road.”
Who says? My sources say he went to Tampa to get treatment.
I love when people say “word is” without providing any links or direct quotes attributed to someone
Mell,
Does Einhorn get the team if Wilpon can’t pay him back or what? Sounds like he’s gambling a lot on fans that aren’t showing up.
good morning GB
“Word is Jeter unhappy about DL so he left NY yesterday instead of staying with team until end of homestand or going with them on the road.”
Who says? …..
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Anthony Weiner?
Seriously, I’d this was true it would be all over the news.
Personally I never understood why a guy on the DL still travels with the team.
blake,
To my understanding yes. It is a great deal for Einhorn. If Wilpon does pay him back he basically gets 30 percent of the Mets for free. I would be shocked if Einhorn doesn’t get a majority stake within 5 years. I am rooting against it because I would rather them stick with the known quantity and a poor owner then the unknown
Blake:
Haven’t read enough on it to know for sure. I’d imagine Wilpon has no choice but to assume some level of risk of losing the team, or at least majority ownership of it, in his Hail Mary-ish effort to keep it.
Suppose the upside for him, as opposed to McCourt out in LA, is that the establishment (read: MLB, fellow owners) seem to be behind him holding on.
Word is Jeter unhappy about DL so he left NY yesterday instead of staying with team until end of homestand or going with them on the road.
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Let me guess-this is coming from Matthews or Heyman
Joelsherman1 #Yankees did something last night that no Yankee team had ever done before: Produce 5 HRs and 5 SBs in same game (cont)
Joelsherman1 Only other time since 2000 any team has produced 5 HR/5SB in same gm was #Rangers 6/30/99 v. Angels
Mets are having a pretty good year – that Dillon Ghee is 10-0, lol
Happy Birthday Erin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Mets are usually around or above 500 in June every year and then the bottom falls out and they tank. I hope they stay around 500 so they don’t get as good of draft pick next year
Thank you kate
RAB saying pena changed his stance & it looks like he bulked up.
“I noticed two things about Pena almost immediately when he came to the plate for the first: his batting stance is different (reminded me of Carlos Guillen’s) and he’s a little bulkier. Not fat, I mean like he filled out some. Whether the changes are real or I have a bad memory doesn’t matter, because Rakin’ Ramiro brought his hot streak from Triple-A Scranton to the Bronx with him. He went 2-for-4 on the night, clubbing his second career homerun in the sixth, an absolute no-doubter into the right field bleachers off a 97 mph fastball from Lowe. Insane, you knew it was gone right off the bat. I don’t know where this is coming from, but I like it”.
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 7:52 am
whose word is that?
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Indeed. Garbage news, that is.
So what are the chances Pena plays his way into the line up a bit more? All of a sudden we’ve got a strong back up infield right behind Jeter..
Happy Birthday Erin !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
So what are the chances Pena plays his way into the line up a bit more?
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About 20% now. 0% when Jeter returns.
Jeter’s mad because they haven’t called up Jesus Montero yet!
#combininglohudobsessions
Wow. What’s wrong with me?
I hadn’t noticed that Reyes is a lot younger than Jeter and is having a great year, and that Reyes’ career is on the rise while Jeter’s is in decline after fifteen seasons. Hey, thanks, Little Mikey Loopyca, for your straw man arguments, obvious, banal comparisons, and shameless bandwagon fanboy love for Reyes who will never be half the ballplayer or man that first-ballot HOF Jeter has been. This is the kind of content that Mikey Loopyca has been pumping out for quite a while now. Talk about careers in decline…
http://www.nydailynews.com/spo.....jeter.html
Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 8:30 am
The Mets are usually around or above 500 in June every year and then the bottom falls out and they tank.
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And ppl buy in every yr. I’m already hearing fans say don’t be surprised if we make the PS.
a murphydog sighting
well that wasn’t worth reading, he even managed to dis Granderson
Against All Odds,
Exactly. They also could care less if David Wright returns and would rather see Turner playing third then him. They could also have cared less at the beggining of the season that Reyes was likely gone yet now that he is having a sick year (contract year shocker) and they are crying that they won’t resign him
Mets are 5 games WORSE than they were after 68 games last year.
That said, they’ve been playing without their 2nd and 3rd best offensive player and are still in mourning over the tragic passing of Jason Bay’s talent. I don’t imagine they hang around, but Collins has done a nice managing job to this point.
Thank you Bronx Jeers!!
Classic.
The information on Jeter’s unhappiness comes from the esteemed public relations corporation of Jerkface, LGY and Little Ricky From NJ Corp, Inc.
I think that Pena would thrive on a team that could give him regular at-bats. He was doing well in Scranton when he was playing everyday. I hope he doesn’t end up in a trade, I like him.
This is the kind of content that Mikey Loopyca has been pumping out for quite a while now. ….
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Did he mention the payroll?
http://www.enough-lupica.com/l.....d/dvd1.htm
Mell, Triple, thanks.
I also noticed that Pena looked a little thicker…..maybe me calling his bat Wonder Noodle fired him up.
Erin,
Happy birthday!
The Mets have a good enough lineup to compete when healthy but their pitching is bad and they aren’t in the same league with 2 other teams in their division……they should probably trade Beltran, Wright, and Reyes ……and start over but I doubt they will. What fans are coming would revolt and then Wilpon would really be screwed.
Reyes has been on the DL as many times in the last two years as Jeter has in his 15+ years.
Thanks Tom
this is my favorite Lupica story because it involves the Yankees and the phrase “”do you know who I am!?!”
http://deadspin.com/5026432/it.....n-the-list
As far as the Lupica article goes, yes Reyes is having a great year but I would never consider a leadoff guy to be an MVP type player,Ricky Henderson not with standing. IMO Bautista has been way more of an MVP then Reyes. Same with Agon,Braun,Fielder and Granderson. Give me a guy in the middle order who drives in runs and hits homers and I will take that anyday over a guy who is a 1 dimensional guy. Funny how Ichiro used to put up similar numbers to what Reyes is doing yet you never heard people yelling MVP for him
Funny how Ichiro used to put up similar numbers to what Reyes is doing yet you never heard people yelling MVP for him
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‘Cept for the year he actually won the MVP.
happy Birthday, Erin, from me and a “friend”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related
Happy Birthday Erin!
Ichiro didn’t play SS
Mell,
Yea I realized it as soon as I hit send lol
Reyes is 1 dimensional. I would much rather have Bautista then him
Someone who works for the Yankees said so. He went to Tampa yesterday than wait for the team to hit the road and what rehab do they have in Tampa that he couldn’t do in NY for 2 days.
Same lineup today Blake?
He went to Tampa yesterday than wait for the team to hit the road and what rehab do they have in Tampa that he couldn’t do in NY for 2 days
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Somewhere, an English teacher cringes.
Same lineup today Blake?
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Martin better be in the lineup.
Maybe Gordon can be this years colby lewis? No? Just a thought.
NYYanksFan,
Who is someone?
GreenBeret7 June 16th, 2011 at 9:07 am
happy Birthday, Erin, from me and a ?friend?.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…..re=related
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LMAO thank you GB.
Thanks mick!
Me and my “fiend” say that you are most welcome. Erin. Have a great day and best wishes.
Mell June 16th, 2011 at 9:16 am
He went to Tampa yesterday than wait for the team to hit the road and what rehab do they have in Tampa that he couldn’t do in NY for 2 days
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Somewhere, an English teacher cringes.
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# Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 8:56 am
Against All Odds,
Exactly. They also could care less if David Wright returns and would rather see Turner playing third then him. They could also have cared less at the beggining of the season that Reyes was likely gone yet now that he is having a sick year (contract year shocker) and they are crying that they won’t resign him
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I’m surprised how Wright has been thrown in the garbage by Met fans. Just last yr it was get rid of Reyes but make sure we keep right but now Wright is the odd man out. Reyes and his agent wanted to drum up fan support and they have.
GreenBeret7 June 16th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Me and my ?fiend? say that you are most welcome. Erin. Have a great day and best wishes.
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Thanks! My day will get a lot better in about 3 hours when my long weekend starts.
Happy Birthday Erin!
FREE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And i’ll add something this time.
Anyone else feel like i do? Oneil reminds me of scooter a LOT. Brings a tear to my eye.
tyanksfan36 June 16th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Happy Birthday Erin!
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Thanks ty
Mick,
Im with Mell…if Martin doesn’t play today then I have no idea what they are doing.
Triple,
Reyes isn’t one dimensional at all when he’s healthy….he does everything on the field except hit with power…..and he does that above average for a SS. He’s been injured a lot but he’s dynamic when he’s right.
RiverAveBlues RT @SI_JonHeyman: #yankees people will at least discuss kazmir, if they haven’t already. Could use another lhp in pen
Wright is a good player…..he’s not a superstar player or a cornerstone player …..I think the Mets and their fans are starting to figure that out.
Happy Birthday, Erin! Hopefully Brian Gordon (!) and the Yanks will deliver a win for you!
Id take a flyer on Kazmir for the pen…..why not.
Just say YES to a $250,000 no risk opportunity.
From MLB-Rumors-R-Us”
“Scott Kazmir Links: Thursday
By Tim Dierkes [June 16 at 7:53am CST]
27-year-old lefty Scott Kazmir was released by the Angels yesterday. The team ultimately received 188 innings of 5.31 ball, plus 10 2/3 postseason innings, since acquiring him on August 28th, 2009. The Angels gave up prospects Alexander Torres and Matt Sweeney that day, and infielder Sean Rodriguez was included as a player to be named later. The Angels still owe Kazmir over $9MM to cover his salary for the rest of the season and the buyout on his club option. Today’s Kazmir links…
•”Yankees people will at least discuss Kazmir, if they haven’t already,” tweets SI’s Jon Heyman. Heyman notes that the Yanks could use a second lefty in the bullpen, though Kazmir hasn’t appeared in relief since his rookie season.
•My take: signing Kazmir is a low-risk proposition that almost any team could justify, taking him on as a minor league project for the next several months similar to what the Nationals are doing with Oliver Perez. But that’s only if Kazmir wants to sign right now and finds a good fit.”
blake,
He doesn’t drive in runs or hit for power. He is a 290ish hitter not a 350 hitter. I am not saying he is not a very good player but I would rather have all those other guys I mentioned before him. To me Agon and Bautista are way more valuable then he is. Plus the guy is dreadfull with RISP over his career
Re: Mets….
Numbers large ($70M) and small ($1) are painting a bleak picture in Queens. Last month [David Einhorn] and the owners of the MLB team, Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz, came to terms on a deal in which Einhorn would pay $200 million for a one-third stake in the Mets and would have the right to obtain a 60% interest in three years unless Wilpon and Katz returned the $200 million to Einhorn but allowed the hedge fund manager to retain his 33% ownership. A banker familiar with the deal says the “strike price” for the 60% stake is just $1. Though the deal is not final and is subject to the approval of MLB, its terms underscore the desperation of Wilpon and Katz, whose team is swimming in debt, bleeding cash and losing fans. The Mets could post a net loss of $70 million this year, $20 million more than 2010. (Forbes.com)
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.c.....z1PRkTshhB
Looks like the real brains on this born make it “anonymous”. Get Kazmir.
Well, not all of us are using our brains.
That should be “board” not ***born***
JM June 16th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Happy Birthday, Erin! Hopefully Brian Gordon (!) and the Yanks will deliver a win for you!
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Thank you! Yes, hopefully Gordon got the memo that he has to pitch a great game today.
Triple,
Yea….but he’s not a one trick pony…..he’s a SS that can hit and steal bases…..pretty valuable.
GB,
Refresh my memory…did Kazmir have injuries or did the velocity just disappear?
BrianCoz I just had to show Gordon where his locker is. I get credit if he pitches well. No blame if he doesn’t.
JM,
Thanks for that link…..sounds like a no brainer deal for Einhorn. I wish I had 200 million lying around…..I would have done that.
Refresh my memory…did Kazmir have injuries or did the velocity just disappear?
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Both. He’s also a dope fiend. Very little upside resides in Kazmir’s left arm.
So nice to.see the kids contributing. Now if we can acquire reyes and move Nunez to 3B that would be some infield. Arod DH derek somewhere
Joba_62 Not messing with this driver…. http://t.co/d8sAs8G
blake,
yeah, doesn’t sound like a bad deal. pony up $200 million but in three years you can get majority ownership for a buck if the wilpons can’t pay you back. and the way things are going, it seems like a longshot that they’ll be able to repay.
JF,
He’s 27 though…..maybe a 2nd act as a reliever?
Yup…..if Wilpon defaults then it looks like he gets majority ownership for 200 million ……which is a great deal.
Bernie!!!
PeterBotte Bernie Williams will make his first Yankees Old-Timers Day appearance June 26. Joe Torre and Lou Piniella will be on hand, too.
Blake, I think working in relief could very well revive his career. Smoltz, Eckersley and, and Righetti and Wagner come to mind
I like Nunez’s tools…..he has good bat speed and probably could develop into a good defender at SS……but we are talking about a very limited sample in the bigs. When pitchers make adjustments and start feeding him junk and testing his plate disipline then we’ll see how he adjusts back.
He might be a late bloomer…..I hope he is….but his minor league numbers don’t jump off the page at you. That said…..were seeing why Cashman wouldn’t put both he and Montero in the deal for Lee.
PeterBotte Bernie Williams will make his first Yankees Old-Timers Day appearance June 26. Joe Torre and Lou Piniella will be on hand, too.
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wasn’t Bernie at an Old Timers day a couple of yrs ago or was that the last game at the Stadium?
He’s 27 though…..maybe a 2nd act as a reliever?
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He’s Ollie Perez. You see his minor league numbers? 48 baserunners in 15 1/3 innings. To his credit, he only let 30 of those 48 baserunners score.
Suppose the fact that he’s lefthanded and draws breath counts for something. It better, because that’s all he’s got at this point.
Mell,
Yea I know…..I don’t care that much but if they could sign him and put him in the pen in the minors then I don’t see the downside. He might be totally shot……but you never know.
PeterBotte Clay Bellinger, Brian Boehringer and George Frazier also to make Old-Timers Day debuts!
Joba_62 It’s go time! Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. Updates will follow! http://t.co/YeKQai9
Unlike JeterJoba is a team player.Even though Joba was off having surgery yesterday, he sent Harlan to the game to represent him and cheer on the team.
Yay Joba!!
# LGY June 16th, 2011 at 10:15 am
Unlike Jeter Joba is a team player.
Even though Joba was off having surgery yesterday, he sent Harlan to the game to represent him and cheer on the team.
Yay Joba!!
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Joba good player…better person
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3rhQc666Sg
SAFE FOR WORK
Jerkface June 16th, 2011 at 9:55 am
Refresh my memory…did Kazmir have injuries or did the velocity just disappear?
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Both. He’s also a dope fiend. Very little upside resides in Kazmir’s left arm.
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where do you get that Kazmir is a dope fiend?
The fact that Joba is going home after surgery and not going to be around the team at all until next year worries me. I have visions of him showing up for rehab this spring 50lbs heavier having spent the rest of the year doing 12 oz. arm curls and with some fresh DUI’s under his belt.
Maybe he means marijuana user.
Even though Joba was off having surgery yesterday, he sent Harlan to the game to represent him and cheer on the team.
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awwww
RiverAveBlues Other Yankee greats at Old Timers? Day: Jesse Barfield, Cecil Fielder, Charlie Hayes, Pat Kelly, Graeme Lloyd, Kevin Maas, Aaron Small.
I wouldn’t consider Pot to be dope
# Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 10:22 am
I wouldn’t consider Pot to be dope
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Me neither. That’s why when JF said dope fiend I thought wait a second he’s on the hard stuff?
I’ve always considered pot is dope
“I love when people say “word is” without providing any links or direct quotes attributed to someone”
It’s Trump-like.
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 10:24 am
# Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 10:22 am
I wouldn’t consider Pot to be dope
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Me neither. That’s why when JF said dope fiend I thought wait a second he’s on the hard stuff?
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In fairness, JF also believes that if available the Yankees should pass on Justin Upton because BJ Upton has a bad attitude and thus Justin too is a bad guy.
Jeter went to Tampa to see his eye doctor.
He couldn’t figure out what all those hard liney things Nuney was hitting all over the field were.
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 10:24 am
I?ve always considered pot is dope
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there’s no hope with dope. #savedbythebell
Aaron Small, Yankee great?
Still, it will be nice to see Bernie and Joe Torre.
Was at Old-Timers Day last year. That was the game where AJ imploded and then smashed his hand on the scorecard holder. Also Yogi had gotten hurt the night before and missed the festivities and it was about 100 degrees in the stadium. Other than that, it was a great day! LOL
best of luck to Joba today…hope his surgery and recovery goes well
Chip,
Well that was a popular theme going around last season when Justin regressed.
According to that logic the Yankees should never trade for Weaver since his brother was a head case who failed here
RiverAveBlues Brian Gordon wearing No. 22. Most recently worn by Colin Curtis, Chad Huffman, Randy Winn, X. Nady, LaTroy Hawkins & Roger Clemens.
Aaron Small, Yankee great?
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If he wants to really look like a Yankee great, he should stand next to George Frazier as much as possible.
Erin,
As proven by Jesse “I’m so excited and I’m so scared” Spano
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 10:27 am
Jeter went to Tampa to see his eye doctor.
He couldn’t figure out what all those hard liney things Nuney was hitting all over the field were.
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Witty.
How about we give Nunez more than 2 starts before we start mocking Jeter for blocking “the chosen one’s” spot.
“According to that logic the Yankees should never trade for Weaver since his brother was a head case who failed here”
There’s a top tier starting pitching exception to every rule.
#desperate
Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 10:30 am
Erin,
As proven by Jesse ?I?m so excited and I?m so scared? Spano
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exactly. Those caffeine pills will mess you up.
# Chip June 16th, 2011 at 10:25 am
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 10:24 am
# Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 10:22 am
I wouldn’t consider Pot to be dope
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Me neither. That’s why when JF said dope fiend I thought wait a second he’s on the hard stuff?
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In fairness, JF also believes that if available the Yankees should pass on Justin Upton because BJ Upton has a bad attitude and thus Justin too is a bad guy.
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Guilt by association I’m not in favor of that. I guess we’ll have to settle for keeping Swisher
Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 10:28 am
Chip,
Well that was a popular theme going around last season when Justin regressed.
According to that logic the Yankees should never trade for Weaver since his brother was a head case who failed here
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Yup, and truly missed out by not bringing in guys like Mike Maddux and Billy Ripken – their brothers were hall of famers – obviously they must have been great too.
RiverAveBlues Three players the Yankees will host on Old Timers Day are younger than Mariano Rivera: Aaron Small, Ramiro Mendoza, Homer Bush.
“How about we give Nunez more than 2 starts before we start mocking Jeter for blocking “the chosen one’s” spot.”
New rule: Jeter will never be mocked again for anything as long as he never leads off again v. RHP.
How about we give Nunez more than 2 starts before we start mocking Jeter for blocking “the chosen one’s” spot
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In fairness Chipster I’ve been mocking Jeter and wanting to see some fresh blood at SS since the winter.
can’t we have a 15 day moratorium on mocking Jeter?
Chip,
good one
Speaking of Billy, I bought so many baseball packs trying to get the infamous “f*ck face” Billy Ripken card
Erin June 16th, 2011 at 10:33 am
RiverAveBlues Three players the Yankees will host on Old Timers Day are younger than Mariano Rivera: Aaron Small, Ramiro Mendoza, Homer Bush.
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Mariano Rivera is also older than Hal Steinbrenner.
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 10:36 am
can?t we have a 15 day moratorium on mocking Jeter?
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seconded
Three questions:
1. And I posed this last night – with Martin hurt and Cervelli unable to throw the ball to any base at all, do you give Jorge a start or two behind the plate in an NL park? I personally do not – but the Cervelli/Martin issues make it a valid discussion.
2. Speaking of Catchers – is the decision to keep Montero in AAA despite the injury to Martin and the general bad play of Cervelli hurting Montero’s trade value? If you’re a rival GM and are offered Montero in a trade isn’t your first question to Cashman, “your starting catcher was hurt with a back injury, your back up couldn’t catch or hit, and yet you saw no reason to promote Montero to the majors; why should I give you PLAYER X for a guy you’re afraid to play?”
3. Do the Yankees pick up Swisher’s option? On the one hand he’s still getting on base. On the other hand he’s hitting for zero power and that’s a big option – can you find a better RF for the whatever it is, 7 million, that you save by letting Swisher walk? I’m not sure that you can. Unless maybe you decide to move a Nunez to the OF (not sure Montero has the range to play RF).
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 10:35 am
How about we give Nunez more than 2 starts before we start mocking Jeter for blocking “the chosen one’s” spot
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In fairness Chipster I’ve been mocking Jeter and wanting to see some fresh blood at SS since the winter.
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I know. And I’ve been mocking you for it since the winter too – at least we are consistant.
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 10:36 am
can’t we have a 15 day moratorium on mocking Jeter?
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I do enjoy how people are trying to run a Hall of Famer out of town in favor of a kid who hasn’t shown the ability to get the ball from SS to 1b with any regularity.
1. Montero, Posada, Molina, you. Anyone but Cervellli.
2. That’s Cash’s problem. Who cares?
3. Yes.
Nunez has as many homers as Jeter in a lot fewer games……unfortunately he also has nearly twice as many errors in that same timeframe….
Erin June 16th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Joba_62 It’s go time! Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. Updates will follow! http://t.co/YeKQai9
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Was thinking about Joba’s impending surgery & said a prayer for him. Thanks for update & keep em comin
I know. And I’ve been mocking you for it since the winter too – at least we are consistant.
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Considering Jeter has a .650 OPS I’m pretty sure that I’m winning this battle
blake June 16th, 2011 at 10:43 am
Nunez has as many homers as Jeter in a lot fewer games……unfortunately he also has nearly twice as many errors in that same timeframe….
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Yeah but when has power production ever been something we measured Jeter by?
Chip – your questions 2 and 3 are most interesting ones.
2 – At some point, Montero has to enter the conversation for NY catcher. Right now, one can make a case that he’s still learning, given his age and the relatively small number of games he’s caught. But, if Martin truly goes down, on the DL – that would force the issue.
3 – It depends on how Swish does for the remainder of the season, and what the options are. We know the FA market this winter won’t be attractive for corner OFs. So, that leaves promoting a Brandon Laird, or a trade. Young arms would be a big part of that, I’d think. I don’t think they’d move Nunez to RF fulltime.
I do enjoy how people are trying to run the SS leading leading the All Star Vote out of town!!
“Yeah but when has power production ever been something we measured Jeter ”
SLG has been an integral part of Jeter’s greatness at SS.
Rich in NJ June 16th, 2011 at 10:41 am
1. Montero, Posada, Molina, you. Anyone but Cervellli.
2. That’s Cash’s problem. Who cares?
3. Yes.
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1. You really don’t want me behind the plate.
2. Well I kinda do because we talk about Montero in trades as if he’s going to bring back elite talent – but if his value is dropped that makes it a lot more difficult.
3. Why?
The Yankees will pick up Swisher’s option.
It is just a matter of if they will keep him or trade him.
Chip:
1) No. Doesn’t seem worth the health risks involved.
2) No. I mentioned this yesterday. Scouts are everywhere. Teams have already formulated opinons as to whether he’ll successfully catch in the bigs. His trade value has been largely tied to his tremendous offensive potential. I’d think little has changed in that regard.
3) Probably too soon to say. Too many variables at this point. How’s the rest of his season go? What’s the market for replacements? Etc.
“Nunez has as many homers as Jeter in a lot fewer games……unfortunately he also has nearly twice as many errors in that same timeframe….”
Nunez is a temporary replacement no matter what. That’s the way it should be.
The lineup construction v. RHP, however, should not be temporary, if winning is the priority.
“Yeah but when has power production ever been something we measured Jeter by?”
His whole career.
By the way, if anyone gets any more emails about changing passwords, don’t do it. They aren’t from LoHud. It’s that idiot again. I forwarded it to Chad and Jeff.
Chip
1. You’d be calmer than Cervelli, right?
2. I think any talk of trading their only upper level hitting prospect with so many aging offensive players and Martin a question mark in terms of durability is bizarre, unless it’s for an offensive player under 28, and you don’t hear that kind of talk.
3. Bad free agent OF class, and one year contracts, even at $9-$10m, are valuable to the Yankees given all their long-term contracts, and he’s still tradeable with the option picked up.
I would try to trade Swisher now.
PeterBotte Still no Yanks lineup posted, Girardi waiting on Martin, who hopes to play today. Posada will be the DH vs lefty Wilson.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO…..not Posada. he’s too old. Who does he think he is, anyway? Jeter? He needs to bat 12th in the line-up.
YankeesWFAN Larry Rothschild said main message to Gordon is keep it simple, keep doing what you’ve been doing. He will wear #22.
Posada should be the everyday DH until/unless Montero is called up.
Whether pitchers ” figure ” nunez out or not, i haven’t seen the frozen ropes yet from jeter this year that nunez hits
FREE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And i guess i am the minority on the oneil/Scooter comparison
/SHRUG
Mell, Joe and Rich – all fair points.
For Erin June 16th, 2011 at 10:53 am
PeterBotte Still no Yanks lineup posted, Girardi waiting on Martin, who hopes to play today. Posada will be the DH vs lefty Wilson.
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If Martin is so all-fire important to the Yanks he should be DL’d. The guy looks like he should be in traction. Perfect scenario to bring up Montero but apparently he is anathema to the Yanks. Frustrating.
Any word on the roster move to get Gordon on the 40 and 25?
1 of two options: Either DFA Marquez or DFA someone from the minors (Carlyle) and send Pendleton to AAA
Happy Birthday Erin from one Gemini to another!
soriano went to 60 day
The Yankees have gone too without DLing Martin to do it now.
When Jeter returns, I’d love to see them cut Jones and have Pena become the 4th OFer and keep Pena as utility reserve. Pena and Nunez add speed, youth, and versatility to bench. Both can probably play some OF (Nunez says he played a lot growing up in the baseball academy).
BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Happy Birthday Erin from one Gemini to another!
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thank you BoJo
Gary Sanchez will be called up before Montero
HB, Erin
“Gary Sanchez will be called up before Montero ”
By whom?
What are the odds that Martin plays today?
# Rich in NJ June 16th, 2011 at 11:04 am
“Gary Sanchez will be called up before Montero ”
By whom?
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Randy Levine
IIRC, Kazmir’s agent is Scott Boras. If I was Boras, I would not sign on with any team, but instead immediately put Kazmir into the Bartolo Colon treatment process, and build him up to pitch in winter ball. Then hold an open bidding contest to get a one year deal with an opt out.
Thanks Rich!
This video is pretty funny:
http://jonathanturley.org/2011.....joke-ever/
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:04 am
What are the odds that Martin plays today?
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If it’s Cervelli again it’s become ridiculous.
# J. Alfred Prufrock June 16th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:04 am
What are the odds that Martin plays today?
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If it’s Cervelli again it’s become ridiculous.
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I get a feeling it will be him. I would hate to see Martin give it a try only to be pulled out of the game
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 11:03 am
The Yankees have gone too without DLing Martin to do it now.
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You can make it retroactive.
The lineup is late; probably being held up by Martin’s very last minute decision. SMH.
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:05 am
IIRC, Kazmir’s agent is Scott Boras. If I was Boras, I would not sign on with any team, but instead immediately put Kazmir into the Bartolo Colon treatment process, and build him up to pitch in winter ball. Then hold an open bidding contest to get a one year deal with an opt out.
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Sounds like a good plan.
willwill June 16th, 2011 at 11:02 am
soriano went to 60 day
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That was to get Wade on the 40 last night.
yankeefem-yep, Botte tweeted about a half hour ago that Girardi is waiting on Martin.
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:17 am
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:05 am
IIRC, Kazmir’s agent is Scott Boras. If I was Boras, I would not sign on with any team, but instead immediately put Kazmir into the Bartolo Colon treatment process, and build him up to pitch in winter ball. Then hold an open bidding contest to get a one year deal with an opt out.
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Sounds like a good plan.
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If it was me, I would sign on with a team that has a great record of getting pitchers back on track – preferably in the NL – St. Louis makes sense.
I don’t think Kazmir gains anything by sitting out the rest of the year.
You can make it retroactive
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That ship sailed when the Yankees played Martin a few days ago.
# Erin June 16th, 2011 at 11:18 am
yankeefem-yep, Botte tweeted about a half hour ago that Girardi is waiting on Martin.
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*throws hands in the air*
C’mon now
Erin, I figured as much.
You can make it retroactive
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Only to Monday. He played on Sunday. Retro would have him out til the 27th or 28th.
# Chip June 16th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:17 am
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:05 am
IIRC, Kazmir’s agent is Scott Boras. If I was Boras, I would not sign on with any team, but instead immediately put Kazmir into the Bartolo Colon treatment process, and build him up to pitch in winter ball. Then hold an open bidding contest to get a one year deal with an opt out.
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Sounds like a good plan.
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If it was me, I would sign on with a team that has a great record of getting pitchers back on track – preferably in the NL – St. Louis makes sense.
I don’t think Kazmir gains anything by sitting out the rest of the year.
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you made a good but he has been so bad that sitting out and get the Colon treatment might be a bad idea. There is no guarantee that it works for Scott but it’s worth a shot.
yankeefeminista June 16th, 2011 at 11:17 am
The lineup is late; probably being held up by Martin’s very last minute decision. SMH.
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Yanks are stupid.
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 11:19 am
You can make it retroactive
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That ship sailed when the Yankees played Martin a few days ago.
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I’m aware – but I would still rather do it retroactive to Sunday then play him today when he’s not 100% have him miss more time.
The Yankees are handling him in a very Met-esque way.
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:21 am
# Chip June 16th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:17 am
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:05 am
IIRC, Kazmir’s agent is Scott Boras. If I was Boras, I would not sign on with any team, but instead immediately put Kazmir into the Bartolo Colon treatment process, and build him up to pitch in winter ball. Then hold an open bidding contest to get a one year deal with an opt out.
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Sounds like a good plan.
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If it was me, I would sign on with a team that has a great record of getting pitchers back on track – preferably in the NL – St. Louis makes sense.
I don’t think Kazmir gains anything by sitting out the rest of the year.
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you made a good but he has been so bad that sitting out and get the Colon treatment might be a bad idea. There is no guarantee that it works for Scott but it’s worth a shot.
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I’m not sure what the treatment Colon underwent has to do with Kazmir’s issues.
They have waited so long now with Martin that they may as well keep him off the DL even if he can’t play tonight…..if he’s close then its pointless. They should have put him on it the second they knew he couldn’t play the 2nd day after he missed the first.
Jeter is going to be the SS when he comes back…..and he should be……but Nunez having a great couple of weeks is nothing but good for the Yanks.
Chip–
His problem doesn’t sem to be mechanics or desire or mindset–his arm is shot.
“We can rebuild him, and make him better. We have the technology.”
PeterBotte Cashman said still-unsigned Gordon played long-toss w/staffer yesterday in park across street from Stadium to prepare for today’s start.
Why not just give hughes and joba the treatment too~
MLB_PR Only 8 pairs of teammates have ever both had 21+ HR thru 66 games. @teixeiramark25 & @cgrand14 are the 8th. @YankeesPR
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Chip–
His problem doesn’t sem to be mechanics or desire or mindset–his arm is shot.
“We can rebuild him, and make him better. We have the technology.”
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Same thing I’m thinking Bojo
“I’m not sure what the treatment Colon underwent has to do with Kazmir’s issues.”
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Then perhaps you should read about it before jumping to conclusions.
The combination of stem cell implants and Platellette Rich Plasma combined to help repair damage in Colon. It apparently is therapy that can be applied to any part of body such as shoulder and perhaps elbow. Several pitchers are now starting to use it (e.g., Brett Anderson) and it may be the next wave of medical treatments to rehab injuries. Time will tell…but to me, it is worth a shot.
blake June 16th, 2011 at 11:28 am
They have waited so long now with Martin that they may as well keep him off the DL even if he can’t play tonight…..if he’s close then its pointless. They should have put him on it the second they knew he couldn’t play the 2nd day after he missed the first.
Jeter is going to be the SS when he comes back…..and he should be……but Nunez having a great couple of weeks is nothing but good for the Yanks
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Disagree with the Martin comment – You don’t compound a bad move by just letting it fester. Yes, the Yankees should have DL’ed Martin a while ago, but they didn’t. What they should do now is DL him, give him another 10 days off to make sure that when he does get behind the plate again he’s at 100% and not just “good enough” and then have to go through this all over again.
I’m aware –but I would still rather do it retroactive to Sunday then play him today when he’s not 100% have him miss more time.
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He would be out too long. Not worth it at this point even if he still needs a few more days.
My husband and I have a friendly bet on who will end the season w/ the most HR…I say Grandy and he says Tex.
willwill June 16th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Why not just give hughes and joba the treatment too~
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I texted Joba to look into it.
BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:31 am
“I’m not sure what the treatment Colon underwent has to do with Kazmir’s issues.”
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Then perhaps you should read about it before jumping to conclusions.
The combination of stem cell implants and Platellette Rich Plasma combined to help repair damage in Colon. It apparently is therapy that can be applied to any part of body such as shoulder and perhaps elbow. Several pitchers are now starting to use it (e.g., Brett Anderson) and it may be the next wave of medical treatments to rehab injuries. Time will tell…but to me, it is worth a shot.
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Didn’t jump to conclusions – said I wasn’t sure what it has to do with Kazmir.
By that I don’t mean I don’t know if Kazmir is hurt and can get back to what he was or if the multitude of injuries means he needs to re-invent himself in the way Freddy Garcia has
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 11:32 am
My husband and I have a friendly bet on who will end the season w/ the most HR…I say Grandy and he says Tex.
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I bet one of you will be right. Any takers?
Chip,
Yes if he’s not close to 100% they should still DL him…..but if he’s really almost better (he’s been out almost a DL stint now) then it makes no sense to put him on the DL now unnecessarily and have to play Cervelli another 2 weeks.
Chip June 16th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Didn’t jump to conclusions – said I wasn’t sure what it has to do with Kazmir.
By that I don’t mean I don’t know if Kazmir is hurt and can get back to what he was or if the multitude of injuries means he needs to re-invent himself in the way Freddy Garcia has
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Ok-
But to maximize his value, as an agent, I would try to make sure to get him as healthy as possible before signing anywhere. It is what several pitchers have been doing lately (Wang, Sheets, that DBacks guy, etc.)
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 11:32 am
My husband and I have a friendly bet on who will end the season w/ the most HR?I say Grandy and he says Tex.
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hmmmm…good question. I’d have to think about that one, although I’m leaning towards Tex.
does the winner get a prize or just the satisfaction of being right?
Joba is having his surgery about now…might even be done.
Bojo, i am sure his agent is already on top of that.
Yankees should have DL’ed Martin a while ago, but they didn’t. What they should do now is DL him, give him another 10 days off to make sure that when he does get behind the plate again he’s at 100% and not just “good enough” and then have to go through this all over again.
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If Martin’s going to be a chronic last minute decision & look as creaky as he did in his last start, I see no value in keeping him off the DL. I mean, it’s not like we don’t have a AAA catcher who can fill in & get some MLB experience while he’s at it…or anything…
They have screwed around with Martin to the point now he’s been out virtually a stint on the DL and the Yanks have just played a player short over that time.
i was reading this story and it mentions joba and clay are friends..
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn.....id=3634047
Is it sad that my first thought was, i wonder if joba asked him if he had a deal on any LAPTOPS?
blake June 16th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Chip,
Yes if he’s not close to 100% they should still DL him…..but if he’s really almost better (he’s been out almost a DL stint now) then it makes no sense to put him on the DL now unnecessarily and have to play Cervelli another 2 weeks.
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Agreed – but that’s the risk you’re taking by not putting him on the DL – is that he’s going to play again (maybe today) at sub 100% and have to miss even more time. I would rather lose him for the next 10 days for certain than the next 15 days 3 days from now.
Which proves jeter right, they do play short all the time
I wouldn’t chip, because they’d call up montero
Cervelli has been good enough. Even the game we lost, he called a great game for Burnett.
People need to stop comparing him to an all star starting catcher. Once he corrects his throwing yips, he’ll be a very good BUC. The block he made of home plate saved a run last night. He did some damage at bat and on bases.
He’s fine.
I don’t know the situation with Martin…..he might really be almost better…..and in that case there is no point putting him in the DL now….especially since it seems like they aren’t calling up Montero. They should have put him in the 15 day DL a long time if they were going to. Now if he’s not ready and this day to day stuff is going to linger for several more games then that’s a different story.
willwill June 16th, 2011 at 11:40 am
Which proves jeter right, they do play short all the time
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I think when Jeter said “we play short all the time,” he was speaking of himself in the first person plural.
PeterBotte Martin is going out to hit now “to show them I’m ready” but expects to play today.
Cervelli had a pretty good game yesterday….he made a nice play at the plate, he got a hit……and he only threw 2 balls into CF.
Happy Birthday Erin!
BoJo,
So Cervelli gets to work on controlling his “yips” up here but Montero can’t work on his D up here?
Its Erin’s Bday? Happy birthday!
With Cervelli behind the plate they have been playing 1 3/4 players short. Cervelli seems like a nice guy, but his throws are horrible.
Cervelli has been good enough. Even the game we lost, he called a great game for Burnett.
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Cervelli is hitting .179/.233/.214 with I think 4 errors since Martin got hurt.
He’s been awful.
Thank you G. Love!
Cervelli has been good enough. Even the game we lost, he called a great game for Burnett.
People need to stop comparing him to an all star starting catcher. Once he corrects his throwing yips, he’ll be a very good BUC. The block he made of home plate saved a run last night. He did some damage at bat and on bases.
He’s fine.
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Point is you have franchise player who could be getting those reps, who could be getting the benefit of corrective advice and mentoring if his throws sail into right field, etc. The Yankees are chokingly, numblingly conservative.
Good Morning Yankee Fans!!
Where are the update for today?
Great game last night. I was so happy to see Nunez hit well and shocked when Pena went deep to right. That was fun to watch.
Let’s get ‘em today and get that sweep
I invited Joba to join us for an in-game chat on this blog. Hope he makes it.
Thanks blake!
Cashman has been quoted as saying he believes Montero is a better catcher than some starting catchers in the big leagues now…….if that’s how he feels then it makes the situation all that more curious.
Happy Birthday Erin!!
Robbie told me he is going to hit a homer for you.
Triple Short of a Cycle June 16th, 2011 at 11:46 am
BoJo,
So Cervelli gets to work on controlling his “yips” up here but Montero can’t work on his D up here?
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Ding ding! Give the man a free Verizon sponsored, cheaply made, outsourced labor Yankee cap.
Warning Track Power June 16th, 2011 at 11:47 am
Great game last night. I was so happy to see Nunez hit well and shocked when Pena went deep to right. That was fun to watch.
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I think my favorite part of El Nino’s HR was hearing Leiter say “that was a bomb” with total disbelief in his voice. LOL
Erin – Happy Birthday to a longtime LoHud Yankees Blog poster! May the Yanks give you a great present.
J. Alfred Prufrock June 16th, 2011 at 11:47 am
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I disagree…respectfully of course.
If I were Cashman and I had a thought of really using Montero as a C, I would let him have the entire year playing full time as C, to build up his defense to the best possible level.
If his development is cut short, and he is not the defensive player he could be with more work, then he will only really ever be a BUC and part-time DH. In other words, I just limited his value by bring him up to serve as a BUC ths year.
I liked seeing Nunez on the post game, he couldn’t stop grinning
Thank you LGY
Oooh… very excited for the Robbie HR in my honor.
# willwill June 16th, 2011 at 11:40 am
i was reading this story and it mentions joba and clay are friends..
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn…..id=3634047
Is it sad that my first thought was, i wonder if joba asked him if he had a deal on any LAPTOPS?
“It figures the training interests him. Around the Yankees clubhouse, Joba’s workout ethic is known as “Roger-like.”
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Where did that fire go?
DanBarbarisi Lance Pendleton going back down to Scranton to clear roster space, as Brian Gordon is added to start today’s game.
PeterBotte No ARod in lineup today, Swisher leads off again, Jones in left (5th), Martin is in.
Thank you Joe
Cashman already said he’d call up montero if he could play everyday, so if martin gets d/l’d at some point, or jorge is relieved of his duty. Montero comes up, those are the only 2 situations.
If Tex was to get hurt, who is the everyday first basemen? Posada? Swisher?
Oooh… very excited for the Robbie HR in my honor.
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I may or may not have made up that HR thing
# willwill June 16th, 2011 at 11:41 am
I wouldn’t chip, because they’d call up montero
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that’s not a bad thing
Where did that fire go?
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Who EVER said it was gone?
Cervelli is terrible, it’s not the yips\; that’s made up here. He’s a poor defensive catcher who is hitting .185
What’s the deal with Alex?
DH yesterday and off today??
Erin-Thanks for the update. Believe it or not, I had a funny feeling ARod was going to get a fully day off today. Well deserved of course.
I hope the Gritty Gutty Bryan Gordon dazzles on the mound today.
Could you imagine the epic tomes Gammons would write about this guy if he pitched a game for the Red Sox? Considering he turned Daniel Nava into Matt Holliday last year after 1 game, I’m sure the Maddux comparisons for Gordon would be flying if he were a Red Sox player.
Bojo, there is a tide in the affairs of men, etc…
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Oooh… very excited for the Robbie HR in my honor.
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I may or may not have made up that HR thing
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I figured. But now you’ve got me thinking it’ll happen, so I’ll blame you if he doesn’t.
Could everyone who has complained about the lineup for the past 2 games, please do it again? Maybe that ensures another 12-4 victory.
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Could everyone who has complained about the lineup for the past 2 games, please do it again? Maybe that ensures another 12-4 victory.
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Seconded.
PeterBotte No ARod in lineup today, Swisher leads off again, Jones in left (5th), Martin is in.
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Day game after night game and even though he DH’d he did some running and sliding, etc. This though yet ANOTHER reason why Montero should be here. Now.
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Where did that fire go?
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Who EVER said it was gone?
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Seeing his waist line expand. Not saying he’s lazy and doesn’t work hard at all but when he first came up it seemed like he attacked the game with a fire.
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 11:54 am
What’s the deal with Alex?
DH yesterday and off today??
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It’s a long season
Today is the perfect day for ARod to get a blow.
Happy to read Martin is back in the line-up. I hope his back is closer to 100% then ever.
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 11:54 am
What?s the deal with Alex?
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he’s busy: NotHankStein It was my idea to give Arod the day off. I have a picnic lunch planned for us in Monument Park today. I just don’t know what to wear!
LGY – remember, Alex got plunked in the right hip the other day.
Today the real AAA lineup shows up.
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:57 am
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Where did that fire go?
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Who EVER said it was gone?
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Seeing his waist line expand. Not saying he’s lazy and doesn’t work hard at all but when he first came up it seemed like he attacked the game with a fire.
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Do you read about his workouts this past winter? Have you been watching him pitch?
I’m sure he has toned down his game somewhat in public, but you nor I have any idea of what he does in private. alll I have ever heard is that the Yankess have NEVER had a problem with his work ethic.
LGY
Did you enjoy the game? Who did you heckle?
It’s a long season
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Nah.
I hope so, but I really doubt it. Alex must be nursing some kind of injury.
Alex is getting a day off because they don’t need him…..they have Pena.
upstate kate June 16th, 2011 at 11:56 am
Could everyone who has complained about the lineup for the past 2 games, please do it again? Maybe that ensures another 12-4 victory.
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I’m looking long range and I find the Yankees’ handling of Montero (not to mention Joba Chamberlain) at this point to represent a kind of conservative paralysis. Winning today is not what I’m so worried about, it’s disposing the team to win the division and go deep in the playoffs.
LGY – remember, Alex got plunked in the right hip the other day.
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True. I forgot about that.
upstate kate,
This lineup stinks! I hate it! Boo! Harumph!
LGY June 16th, 2011 at 11:59 am
It’s a long season
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Nah.
I hope so, but I really doubt it. Alex must be nursing some kind of injury.
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Also after today no DH for the next week
New Post w/lineup
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Against All Odds June 16th, 2011 at 11:57 am
# BoJo June 16th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Where did that fire go?
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Who EVER said it was gone?
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Seeing his waist line expand. Not saying he’s lazy and doesn’t work hard at all but when he first came up it seemed like he attacked the game with a fire.
________
Do you read about his workouts this past winter? Have you been watching him pitch?
I’m sure he has toned down his game somewhat in public, but you nor I have any idea of what he does in private. alll I have ever heard is that the Yankess have NEVER had a problem with his work ethic.
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We have all heard the same thing but we have also heard ppl say sometimes he needs a kick a pants.
J. Alfred Prufrock June 16th, 2011 at 11:54 am
Bojo, there is a tide in the affairs of men, etc…
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Nice Shakespeare reference! 10 points!