Yankees add Mitre
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Jun 29, 2011 
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Most predictable move ever…
The Yankees have acquired Sergio Mitre from the Brewers in exchange for cash. He’ll be with the team tomorrow.
Buddy Carlyle has been designated for assignment.
Meat Tray must have some dirty pics of Cashmoney
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RK8N6DjJccc
The Yankees have acquired Sergio Mitre from the Brewers in exchange for Cash
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In exchange for Cashman?!?
Mitre is better than Buddy boy.
Welcome back!!
Now send Noesi to AAA!
Mitre again ? He is garbage. But then again him and Girardi must something going. ( with each other)
Well, I guess ol’ Serge is better than Buddy Carlyle…..And, we’re talking about the long/mop-up ,man. Still…….
Cash as in Kevin or cash as in $?
Mitre was pretty AWFUL in 09 but was serviceable enough last year, so we will see I guess…
Can’t believe the Yanks got shut down by another scrub pitcher they’ve never seen before.
Oh wait…
That was the Red Sox
He’s better than Gaudin.
Girardi approves! You could see that one.coming a mile away.
Another great win tonight. AJ gives a workmanlike performance and made big pitches when he needed them. Big hits for Martin and Jorge…..you know those felt good. DRob is such a beast.
3 up in the LC…..if the Yanks would have just won a couple against Boston then they would have a sizable lead right now.
Nice win by The Yankees, we are on a roll. McGhee had no clue in his last AB. Mo is an absolute machine, good morning, good afternoon and good nite.
This is a good baseball team.
But for the games against the RS, ridiculously good.
The Death Watch is on !!!
Only question is where to set the line. Nick?
Robertson and Mo….best 8/9 duo in baseball right now? Probably them or the Braves…..
Yanks go for the sweep with Sabathia tomorrow. Sox face Hamels to try and avoid being swept.
Here’s the rest of the inyerview posted yesterday with Mark Newman.
Everything from Stoneburner’s and David Adams rehabs to Heathcott, Joseph, Montero, Romine and the Big Three pitchers.
http://minormatterstrenton.blo.....-mark.html
Yup, giving Soriano the 8th in the
unlikelyevent that he comes back seems really foolish.Blake,
It almost has the same feeling of 2009, i don’t know maye i’m getting way ahead but this team has something that was missing from last year
Mitre > Carslyle, Pendleton, Sanit, Marquez, or any of the other long men-types they have recycled this year
When Colon, Hughes and Soriano come back Mitre and Gordon will be gone. Maybe we will get lucky and Mitre will be gone this weekend when Colon faces The Mutts.
Naw, can’t be that lucky………………………Gordon first. Hurry up Phil ! !
Huzzah – The Evan Rutcky (the Canadian Lefty last year’s overslot draftpick) puzzle has been answered. He’s in the GCL progressing nicely.
” this team has something that was missing from last year”
Starting pitching depth.
What’s the matter Cupstain Crotch? Did burnett disappoint you and cheat you out of your usual end of the game whining?
Soriano, DRob then Mo, 7 – 8 – 9 sounds pretty good.
Poor Sox they tried so hard to be creative tonight. I guess it isn’t enough for that great team that is the Sox.
I have no problem with Soriano getting the 7th.
DaveD June 29th, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Mitre > Carslyle, Pendleton, Sanit, Marquez, or any of the other long men-types they have recycled this year
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Perhaps you should look at the job Pendleton has done in Scranton and NY. Spectacular stuff? No, but, pretty damned effective.
Mitre currently has the best ERA 3.27 of his career. Goodbye Kitty.
Doug Davis, Melvin Mora, Ryan Franklin all released today.
Luis,
They are playing really well….that’s for sure.
Nice game by AJ. A good one for him to watch film on so he remembers what he did good tonite.
Mitre is what he is and what he is has been better than Buddy Carlyle.
Robertson is better than Soriano but the goal should be to get all 3 of those guys pitching well and that might mean throwing Soriano is a role where he’s happy……Robertson might be more valuable in his previous role anyway…..
Yankee Trader June 29th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Nice that he has that 3.27 ERA…………in the NL. The AL East is a different story, if he gets the chance to pitch that is.
I just have to say how impressed I am by this team……..
Mitre? Eh, ok, it can’t hurt.
Today was a great day to be a Yankee fan. Phil looked great, the Yankees won again and Chavez and co. are making progress from their injuries.
I’m not worried about placating Soriano unless he earns it.
Welcome back meat tray…..may we have many run away wins where you can eat innings and shine.
Nice that he has that 3.27 ERA…………in the NL. The AL East is a different story, if he gets the chance to pitch that is
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He had a 3.33 ERA with the Yanks last year.
AJ got a lot of ground ball outs tonight. Quality start. Another good outing like tonight and he should get his ERA below 4.00
I understand giving some deference to long-time Yankees who have earned something, but not to guys who just got here.
Rich,
Im not interested in placating him either…..but I am interested in him pitching well. A straight set up role probably isn’t as valuable as a fireman and weapon like how Robertson was used before…..all Im saying is that I would rather have 3 guys pitching well than 2 and one pouting.
Mitre > Carlyle.
Minimal upgrade for the bullpen.
blake
I disagree. Having a guy in the 8th who you (almost) know can get the job done on a consistent basis is the 2nd most important relief role on the the team. If it wasn’t, Soriano wouldn’t want it so much.
Mitre did a nice job for the Yanks last year…..he’s effective once or twice through lineups of his sinker is on. I like this.move because he’s better than Carlyle and its not even close.
Soriano should have to prove that he can pitch well before he is handed the 8th inning job again. Robertson has been outstanding and there is no reason to give that job to Soriano the second he comes back. Let him earn it.
I guess the favorite whipping boy is here again. I don’t get it.
Mitre earned his paycheck last year. Where’s the beef?
“I’m not worried about placating Soriano unless he earns it.”
Yes, but we all know he is a flaky guy who likes to dictate his usage
Rich,
When Soriano is right he’s pretty darn good also…..I just want them all pitching well…..and I wish Joba wasn’t hurt…..because that coukd have been special.
I agree with blake. Mitre is much better than Carlyle.
I’m not going to raise a stink if Soriano is back in the 8th spot because if he’s healthy he’s very good. Let’s get him back first………..he’s not here yet.
blake
I just want him to show that he is that good before trusting him in that role. I also think it’s important for Robeterson to have it because I think he’s the heir apparent to Mo.
Rich,
Right on the spot, but still there is something else at play. look at how they adjusted to marcum, they started to wait for the change up and boom! . There is something intangible that you can’t messure ( luck, grityness, character, more energetic players on the field, a little of everything combined ). But true the pitching couldn’t overcome the injuries it sustained during last season. But in 2009 you always thought that the yankees could win every game , that’s the feeling i get this year.
Mitre’s just going to be a long man kind of guy – I don’t love him, but he’s just a guy who’s going to burn innings so I’m fine with that. Another board I know has this pathological hatred of him
On merit Robertson should set up because he’s been one of the best relievers in all of baseball……but Im trying to consider what might make the bullpen the best overall…..Soriano happy and pitching well makes it better…..if he’s not setting up will he do that? I hate thinking like that but you never know with that guy…..
I still hope the Yankees can acquire another quality relief picher, as I’m not confident Soriano will get thru the rest of this season without being shut down again. Ayala’s stats are great but he doesn’t instill confidence either.
I’m on the bandwagon for Padre Mike Adams who is rumored to be available.
LGY June 29th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Yesterday…………………you can’t bring back the past, it’s only a memory. In situations where a long reliever is needed I hope Noesi gets the call every time. (innings permitting)
LGY June 29th, 2011 at 10:36 pm
Nice that he has that 3.27 ERA…………in the NL. The AL East is a different story, if he gets the chance to pitch that is
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He had a 3.33 ERA with the Yanks last year.
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don’t confuse him with facts.
“I also think it’s important for Robeterson to have it because I think he’s the heir apparent to Mo.”
Its certainly looking like a possibility……if Mo ever actually stood being awesome and decides to retire that is.
y is it that some people on here say tht soriano has to earn his spot back (which i agree with)
but phil hughes doesnt?
they both should EARN there spot back
Stopped being *
Lovers squabble in Beantown……
PatrickSull What say you, @pgammo? RT @brianmacp: Lackey on Tommy John surgery report: “He straight made that up.” https://bitly.com/lAdi0Z
Betsy June 29th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
I hope Noesi continues to get the LRP innings over Mitre.
Mitre has been pretty solid since 2010. I really don’t understand why everybody is so down on him. The ‘pen just got stronger, and it didn’t cost the Yanks much at all.
jimbaumbach Court filing by Clemens lawyers says they’ve been made aware by gov’t that they intend to call “general manager of the Yankees” as witness.
Trader,
Wonder what Hoyer would ask for though from the Yankees? If the Mets decided to give KRod away just to take his contract then id check into that maybe…..he coukd fill in for Joba.
Ghostwriter June 29th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Just another douche’ agitator from TDN. Get back in the closet and play with your friends.
Ugh. We could do just fine without the wife beater.
On the set up guy, i’m on Blake’s side, i don’t think we need a pissed off guy when we can use robertson where he has more value, cleaning soriano’s mess
It will be very interesting to see what the Yanks do with the rotation when Hughes comes back. I wonder if they will send Nova to the minors since he has more options. Colon definitely has a spot and they aren’t going to release Garcia so Nova seems like the odd one out.
‘Mitre has been pretty solid since 2010′.
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Consistency and longevity all rolled into one imagine that. The Brewers must have thought otherwise.
Writing on my phone and capitalized the word “cash” for some reason. As always, I’m an idiot.
As far as I know, the general manager has not been traded, much to the disappointment of some of you!
Heathcott 3-5 with a homer in his first Tampa AB
Wonder what Hoyer would ask for though from the Yankees?
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Mike Adams is making 2.535M. Maybe if the Yankees take on Ryan Ludwick and the remainder of his 6.775M contract that the Padres definitely want to unload, it might not cost too much in the way of prospects.
Trader,
Maybe not…..but let’s remember that he still likely wears Red Sox underwear under his Padres stuff.
Chad, you just spit out my Coca-Cola on the computer screen. How about a little warning next time?
What’s going on with Golson ?
3 for 4 tonite and hitting .298
The Jones replacement ?
Night all…..another Yankee win…..another series win…..rolling right along on a 98 win pace now
Blake-
You know Hoyer is going to trade Heath Bell to the Red Sox before the trading deadline, so that they can resign him and drop Papelbon.
Trader, how about one of Mitchell or Phelps along with Pendleton and Cervelli.
MTU June 29th, 2011 at 10:58 pm
Yup, plus he has a gun for an arm
Luis-
I do not know if Golson has finally figured it out with the bat but he has all the other tools.
I’d like to find out.
The Mets are playing well at the moment. The Subway Series this weekend should be a good one.
MTU-
Golson is hitting >.500 last 4 games
Since I don’t live in PA anymore I won’t be able to drive Hughes from his July 4th AAA start in Lehigh, PA, along with Montero and Golson to NY city to join the parent club!!
Golson would make our bench more dynamic if he can hit a little.
YT-
That’s a shame.
Cervelli needs to disappear.
Yesterday…………………you can’t bring back the past, it’s only a memory.
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What?
GB-
Trader, how about one of Mitchell or Phelps along with Pendleton and Cervelli.
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Would you need to give up that much if the Yankees absorbed Ludwicks contract in order to get Mike Adams??
I defer to you when it comes to evaluating the Yankee minor league talent.
The Yankee kids played 7 games today and won 5 of them (2 double headers) The two losses were by 2-1 scores. Not a bad day.
MTU, if only you were like the kid from the Twilight Zone episode, you could wish him into a cornfield (but not the one with the players from Field of Dreams)
MTU,
Me too, plus i think Jones should be signing bubbleheads in Dodger stadium, far, far away from YS
Cervelli needs to disappear.
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MTU-
Better watch it-disappear like teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa?
Betsy-
I think a lot of little things improved sometimes adds up to one big one.
I am really looking forward to having Chavez back. He was just tremendous before the injury.
MTU, for sure – I miss Chavez.
Luis-
Bobbleheads.
Hughes start does warrant him starting consideration. I leave it to others to decide if his stamina is sufficient.
Montero is not hitting and has not for two months. I wonder why not. In the spring he chased far too many breaking balls. Can anyone say if that is how the pitchers are getting him out?
It was good to see Heathcott come back and play well. The Yankees do need some high end position prospects to succeed.
YT-
Like back to Venezuela to play for Hugo and the National team and the pride of his Country.
Thanks, yankee T
Trader, Not really a lot, though. Pendleton is a returned Rule 5 and although he’s been good where ever he been since Yankees signed him, really has no spot and could work out of Adams spot, Cervelli is…..well, Cervelli. One of the pitchers could move into their rotation, but, Scranton is getting crowded. Ludwick could help a few teams, but, not in that park, so pick him up…like Berkman last year. Only other possibility is Golson to SD and remove Mitchell/Phelps and find something they might want that isn’t stupid.
MTU-
Oh. I was getting ready to make a few phone calls to some of my buddies in Philly to help you out!!
It seems to be coming together for the Yankees.
Swisher and Posada have turned it around.
The pitching is solid.
The D is improving (except for Nunez).
And the BP threatens to become lockdown.
Makes me want to smile.
YT-
From the way you talk I’m not sure I’d want to meet your friends. I might wind up like Hoffa.
Ponder this.
We are 2.5 games ahead of our competition.
And we’re missing 2 frontline starters, Chavez, and Soriano.
What’s gonna happen when they all return ?
Have a good night.
Mike Adams
Ivan Nova
Boone Logan
Rafael Soriano
David Robertson
Mariano Rivera
and one of Ayala/Noesi/Pryor maybe
with starters
CC
Garcia
Colon
Hughes
and AJ
Healthy and in top form-The Yankees go all the way!!
Yeah, disrespect Jeter by not mentioning him yet mentioning Chavez and Soriano.
LGY June 29th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
It doesn’t matter what he did in 2010. This is 2011, do you need a calender ?
Craw-
No disrespect meant. A stupid oversight on my part. Sorry about that.
Good night everyone, great game lets keep it up!
Good night all. Until tomorrow. get some sleep GB-looked like you were up till 4:00AM or 0400 this morning. Stop worrying about Nurse Kratchett!
jimbaumbach FYI: the judge in the Roger Clemens case does not require witness lists to be made public until jury selection begins next Wednesday.
The name “Jeter” appears on either sides witness list and media coverage gets turned up a notch.
I think Golson is what he is – a good late inning defender or pinch runner but that’s about it. For all intents and purposes – a right handed version of Dickerson.
Jones hasn’t done much at all but I don’t think the Yanks hierarchy will see Golson as a viable replacement.
I think there’s a better chance they’ll acquire someone else before the deadline than DFA Jones and make Golson his replacement.
It doesn’t matter what he did in 2010. This is 2011, do you need a calender ?
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You implied that he couldn’t pitch well in the AL East and I pointed out that he did in fact do so last year.
What is the issue here?
I have kind of forgotten that Chavez is on the team.
I’m guessing Russell has already been told his sitting tomorrow – day game after night game.
russellmartin55 Russell Martin
Heading to Roseland Ballroom to attend #LASOIRÉE @ONEDROPdotorg in support of access to safe #water for all!
55 minutes ago
russellmartin55 Russell Martin
Just met Guy Laliberté founder of @Cirque du Soleil and creator of @ONEDROPdotorg at #LASOIRÉE. Joining the movement! #rippleeffect
3 minutes ago
edit: he is, not his – oops
Yankee Trader June 29th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Mitre currently has the best ERA 3.27 of his career.
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Vineyard Yankee June 29th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Yankee Trader June 29th, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Nice that he has that 3.27 ERA…………in the NL. The AL East is a different story, if he gets the chance to pitch that is.
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You implied that he couldn’t pitch well in the AL East and I pointed out that he did in fact do so last year.
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Can’t you read ? I responded to YT who posted his ERA. The AL East is a different story in that most pitchers ERA’s are higher when they are in the AL East as opposed to the NL.
I implied nothing of the sort that ‘he couldn’t pitch in the AL East’, that is your interpretation only. I prefer Noesi to get the long man innings over Mitre. I hope Mitre’s stay is short lived and he gets the boot when Hughes and Soriano return.
Can’t you read ? I responded to YT who posted his ERA. The AL East is a different story in that most pitchers ERA’s are higher when they are in the AL East as opposed to the NL.
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Except his ERA was only marginally higher pitching in the AL East last season which means your comment makes no sense.
And if you take into account the lower run scoring environment this year, Mitre actually performed better in the AL East last season than he has in the NL Central.
2010 ERA+ 129
2011 ERA+ 120
Did Gammons make up something?
And who’s the wife beater?
Welcome back, Mitre. May your third (fourth?) tour be your best yet.
Mitre is a good long man.
It makes no sense to waste Noesi in that role.
The Cirque benefit is for safe water access?
I watched this documentary called “Running the Sahara”. It was really good. On top of that, the 3 runners made a commitment after the expedition to promote access to water in North Africa.
Mitre to long man, Girardi will definitely not hesitate to use him. Push Noesi into a bigger role. Start phasing out Ayala.
I have watched Mitre plenty of times while he pitched for the Yankees the majority of the time he sucks. I don’t like him and hope he gets the boot when Hughes and Soriano return. I like what I have seen from Noesi and hope he gets the long relief innings.
Go lay your skewed stat crap on someone else Judy.
I only know from the tweet, m. Sounds like a good cause. I was just amused that Russell was there at such a late hour.
“Mitre to long man, Girardi will definitely not hesitate to use him. Push Noesi into a bigger role. Start phasing out Ayala.”
I would hope so.
I have watched Mitre plenty of times while he pitched for the Yankees the majority of the time he sucks.
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He was only on the team for 2 years and the year he pitched more innings he pitched better. So I think your brain is probably what is skewed here.
Go lay your skewed stat crap on someone else Judy.
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You realize how dumb it is to bash “skewed stats” while pushing an agenda of what you think you saw that doesn’t actually mesh with reality?
Hint: The thing that is skewed here is not the stats.
Or Noesi goes back down to Scranton, Jerkface. They do like to have experienced guys around. I hope you’re right though.
Those pesky facts get in the way yet again.
As far as I can tell, Mitre has had a bad month this year–actually 10 innings–otherwise he has been quite solid this year. I’m not sure why the Brewers gave up on him, but he has been great since 2010–his second year following TJ surgery. He is definitely worth a try. If Mitre works out, he could fill the role that Ramiro Mendoza used to for the Yanks–seventh inning, spot start, jack of all trades.
And frankly, I think that Noesi might be better off in the minors where he would get more regular work.
Meh, we saw Mitre when he was coming back from TJS. I think it scarred some of us. At least it did for me.
And his fielding was atrocious when he first came back.
So, I’m not jumping for joy at his signing, but he deserves fan support.
Go, Mitre. No, really, just go.
Or Noesi goes back down to Scranton, Jerkface. They do like to have experienced guys around. I hope you’re right though.
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Yea I would be good with that if they aren’t going to give Noesi regular work. I’d want him to be the first in line for any spot start followed by Warren.
I like Wade a lot. Him or Noesi need a higher leverage role.
Plus what we saw of Mitre in 2009 was almost certainly negatively impacted by his recovery from TJ surgery.
GW beat me by thatismuch.
Mitre as a reliever in 2010: 40.1 IP, 0.967 WHIP, 2.45 ERA.
There shouldn’t be any angst about him being the long man.
Knowing the Yankees they’ll probably carry 13 pitchers for a little while when Hughes and Colon come back.
Great minds…
Jerkface June 29th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
Mitre to long man, Girardi will definitely not hesitate to use him. Push Noesi into a bigger role. Start phasing out Ayala.
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Stats for the stat man, yes, Ayala is terrible!
22 Games – 1.44 ERA – 24.1 IP – 22 Hits – 4 Runs – 18 Strike Outs – 8 Walks
btw, Who’s Judy, and is she as hot as the one I once knew?
The scary thing will be if the Yankees decide to pull Nova from the rotation and they put him in the bullpen to be a low leverage reliever with Noesi.
Nova and Noesi rotting in the bullpen would be super annoying.
(Waiting for inane ridiculous statistical response in an attempt to defend his indefensible position. Waiting for it)
It really isn’t fair to judge Mitre from when he first got back after TJS. Now that he’s a couple of years removed, we probably see what he really is. And as a sinkerballer he IS the kind of pitcher that needs regular work. Problem is if he’s the long man that’s probably what concerns me most. He gets hammered when he’s too strong.
Ayala is not good in high leverage spots and he gets hit hard by LHB. He is basically a ROOGY.
He is not a trustworthy high leverage reliever given his limitations.
L M A O !!!!!!!!!!
22 Games – 1.44 ERA – 24.1 IP – 22 Hits – 4 Runs – 18 Strike Outs – 8 Walks
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He doesn’t have the stuff or repertoire that other guys in the pen have. I’d trust him only over Boone Logan with the guys in the pen as they are.
In a tie game opponents hit: .462 .500 .462 .962 off of Ayala
Within 1 run either way: .296 .429 .296 .725
Late and close: .286 .407 .286 .693
Ayala can be the guy they go to when they are down and its not a long man situation.
Hit hard? 4 runs in 22.1 innings?
L M A O !!!!!!!
rb from LI June 30th, 2011 at 12:06 am
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If Mitre is what he was last year, then he could work himself into the seventh inning role, and become a valuable piece of the puzzle.
Gammons doesn’t make anything up about Boston. That is leaked from the front office to him about Lackey. They pulled a similar move with Lowell when there was word he would not waive the no trade clause when they wanted to dump him. That was supposed to remain private but Gammons leaked that Lowell would exercise the no trade and block the deal to Texas so they could hot box him into waiving it.
Don’t know if it’s meant to fire up Lackey, but I know Boston saves money if he goes under the knife. They tack an extra year onto the deal at league minimum or something ridiculous if Lackey has elbow surgery.
(Waiting for inane ridiculous statistical response in an attempt to defend his indefensible position. Waiting for it)
TOLD YA’!!!
It is also becoming evident that Girardi is recognizing Ayala’s limitations and trusting him less and less.
He has only faced one batter in 3 of his past 4 appearances.
How Noesi is used reminds me that Newman’s comments in the No Maas interview were kind of contradictory.
SJK: Speaking of Noesi, do you agree with how he’s been handled this year? He had a great year in 2010, but he’s only pitched 19 innings this season. He goes quite a few days in between appearances. He’s basically stuck in the long relief role. What are your thoughts on that?
MN: Our thoughts are that we’re in an ‘all-hands on deck’ scenario. Our mission is to win games in New York. Our secondary mission is to develop championship-caliber players in our farm system. In the ideal situation, Noesi would be a starter in Scranton right now and be continuing his development. However, we have to return to that priority of winning in New York. In that regard, we are doing what we have to do at this moment. It may not be what any of us like to do, but it’s what we have to do.
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Having Montero in NY would also seem to all fall into the “‘all-hands on deck’ scenario.’
Yet Newman said:
MN: Cervelli still would have caught every day because he knows the pitching staff. Joe wouldn’t use Montero, and there was no point using him as a backup to Cervelli.
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However, Cash told Francesa that Montero would be called up to be the everyday catcher if Martin went on the DL.
Ayala’s basically only being used in very low leverage situations.
Last 10 appearances: down 1, down 3, ahead 5, ahead 8, ahead 2, down 2, ahead 4, down 8, down 2, tie (faced 1 batter and didn’t record an out)
WCYF,
Maybe you should develop a better feel for the game. You would understand Ayala’s shortcomings.
Him too LGY?
“Luis Ayala has been better than expected.”
Chad Jennings
No. That is a factual statement by Chad.
He has without a doubt been better than expected.
In his last ML season, his ERA+ was 38. What would any reasonable person expect?
LGY June 30th, 2011 at 12:07 am
Ayala is not good in high leverage spots and he gets hit hard by LHB. He is basically a ROOGY.
He is not a trustworthy high leverage reliever given his limitations.
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I agree that Ayala doesn’t inspire confidence, and he should be limited to low-leverage situations. I also wouldn’t mind seeing the Yanks sell high on this guy before his ERA starts to climb as it almost inevitably must. However, I think that you are pushing the envelope with these stats–they are pretty much a textbook example of small sample stats. I think that you may have it backwards–Ayala has been tougher on lefties than on righties this year, if I’m not mistaken.
“Ayala’s become real important, he’d kind of taken Robby’s spot in the sixth, and now he’s going to be moved up to Robby’s spot in the seventh, so he’s become real important for us. He is a guy that has experience. He’s pitched in the back end of games, which I think is important. What we’ve seen from him is he has his good sinker, he comes in and throws strikes and he has a slider. He’s not afraid. He’s been through this before.”
– Joe Girardi
I also wouldn’t mind seeing the Yanks sell high on this guy
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This would be a good idea. Ayala has been mostly terrible in his career, and trading that kind of reliever is what smart teams do because of the volatility. Getting 20 goodish innings out of him should be reward enough for the Yankees.
“He is a guy that has experience”
That’s usually the kiss of death.
Girardi also really likes AJ Burnett and Garcia and everyone of his players, whats the point? Ayala hasn’t gotten high leverage 7th inning spots recently. The one time he did Girardi pulled him after he failed to get out the 1 batter he faced. Ayala was the last spot in the bullpen out of spring training and the yankees should not have any loyalty to him. Trading him would be aces if they could get a buyer and something useful back.
Just need to look at Joaquin Benoit last year, 1 ERA in the AL east and now sporting a 4.6 in the Central. Reliever volatility.
Don’t you always complain about Girardi lying and refusing to say an ill word about one of his players?
Amusing.
That quote was reported on June 10. Sine then Ayala has gotten into 8 games, pitching a grand total of 5 innnings. Jerkface gave us the particulars on the score of those games in his earlier post.
Dumb and Dumber the perfect match. You guys should start a stat blog. People only get in and can post if they use stats. That way you can argue amongst yourselves till your hearts content.
West Coast Yankee Fan June 30th, 2011 at 12:22 am
It’s OK, Csshman got Mitre for only ‘cash’. A lifetime journeyman pitcher who is Girardi’s buddy. Can’t wait till he is released and geez they only signed him today.
A move here and a move there yet Andruw Jones is still clogging up a spot on the 25-man roster. Why ? For what reason ?