Game 89: Yankees at Blue Jays
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Gameday Thread on Jul 14, 2011 
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YANKEES (53-35)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Nick Swisher RF
Russell Martin C
Andruw Jones DH
Eduardo Nunez 3B
Brett Gardner LF
RHP Bartolo Colon (6-4, 3.20)
Colon vs. Blue Jays
BLUE JAYS (45-47)
Yunel Escobar SS
Eric Thames RF
Jose Bautista 3B
Adam Lind 1B
Aaron Hill 2B
Edwin Encarnacion DH
Travis Snider LF
J.P. Arencibia C
Rajai Davis CF
LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (4-7, 4.57)
Reyes vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., YES Network and MLB Network
WEATHER: The roof is wide open. Gorgeous here in Toronto. Couldn’t ask for better weather.
UMPIRES: HP Greg Gibson, 1B Angel Hernandez, 2B Todd Tichenor, 3B Gerry Davis
WELCOME BACK: According to Elias, the Yankees have won the first game following the all-star break in each of the past nine seasons. That ties an all-time record streak held by the Montreal Expos (1984-1992) and the Yankees (1940-49). There was no all-star game in ’45 because of World War II.
WHAT’S LEFT? The Yankees are 18-8 against left-handed starters this season. They’ve won their past four games against lefty starters (and six of their past seven, and 13 of their past 15). They are batting .271 (224-for-827) against left-handed pitchers this season, which is the fourth-highest in the Majors.
GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS: The Yankees play 18 of their next 22 games against teams at or below .500, and they play 46 of their remaining 74 games against teams at or below .500. The Yankees also play 42 of their 74 remaining games on the road.
UPDATE, 7:25 p.m.: A lot of balls in the dirt from Colon, and Aaron Hill’s single up the middle has scored two runs for a 2-0 lead in the first inning. The Jays are still hitting with two on and two out.
UPDATE, 7:30 p.m.: Another hit, a Nunez error, and back-to-back infield singles have led to three more Blue Jays runs. It’s now 5-0, still not out of the first inning.
UPDATE, 7:36 p.m.: After getting two outs and allowing seven runs, Colon is finished and Ayala is in.
UPDATE, 7:58 p.m.: Anyone think Andruw Jones would be the Yankees first bright spot of the night? His solo homer has the Yankees on the board, still losing 9-1 in the third.
UPDATE, 8:04 p.m.: The Yankees just managed three runs on four hits and they’ve cut the lead to 9-4 in the third.
UPDATE, 8:27 p.m.: The trailer for the new Harry Potter movie just played on the big screen here at Rogers Centre.
UPDATE, 8:30 p.m.: Jose Bautista might have injured his ankle on that play at third. He’s out of the game.
UPDATE, 8:44 p.m.: The Blue Jays are saying Bautista has a twisted right ankle. He’s day to day.
UPDATE, 8:48 p.m.: The raw hatred of Andruw Jones might have to be put on hold for a while. He has the Yankees back in this game with a three-run home run in the sixth. It’s now 9-7 Blue Jays.
UPDATE, 9:14 p.m.: An infield single keeps the inning alive long enough for a two-run single to left. The lead is now back up to 11-7 Blue Jays.
Go Saltimbanquito! Go Yanks!
Go Colon. Go Yanks.
Hi everyone, Go YANKEES!
Let’s go yanks!
Montero is not playing tonight
Sorry to hear about Horne…Prospects will break your heart…
BoJo July 14th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Sorry to hear about Horne…Prospects will break your heart…
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not if you never follow them until they make the big club…
I hope Colon has a better outing than he did last time.
Isn’t Cowboy West suppossed to be on this umpiring crew. Not going to miss him.
Bojo – baseball in general will break your heart – Bart Giamatti said that – but, yes, Alan Horne being released strikes a certain cord. He was so good, and on the track to make NY, but injuries did him in. From what Chad has written, he’s a good kid, which makes it a real shame that his dreams are being derailed.
It’s really tough to succeed as a professional athlete. It’s why I don’t really hold it against Scott Boras when he tries to get top dollar for his clients, they’re among the very few who have made the cut. Many have really sacrificed, and put their families thru a lot to do so.
Nunez throws so much more accurately from 3rd then SS…
Colon’s average velo was down last start no?
it 95 but generally 91-92.
I noticed that too, MG. It looks like he takes his time and sets himself for the throw.
Should be 0-1
I see Martin is trying to grow a mustache.
UNknown, you’re right, West was on the same crew as Angel. Wonder what happened, or if had anything to do with their recent problems with the Texas team.
Colon looks ok so far. That double was really not well hit.
Where were those first two pitches to Bautista?
Looked right down the middle to me. Gameday concurs.
I don’t care if they walk that guy all night.
Does Tex speak Spanish? LOL!
I’ve got tickets to see the Big Man pitch next Thursday against the Rays, right behind home plate in the Upper Deck (2nd row box), it should be fun…
Your eyes were not deceiving you, the 1st 2 pitches to Bautista were both strikes:
smart, bartolo, very smart.
http://www.brooksbaseball.net/.....type=3.gif
oh well, probably best to just walk him in that situation anyways.
Nova touched up for a 1st inning 2 run homer
is it possible colon hasn’t regained full strength in his leg?
or he isn’t confident in going all out?
Angel Hernandez is a joke.
Guy swings at a ball and gets a base hit.
Well down 2-0 just like that. Colon not pitching well the last couple games.
Colon throws 91-93 with his 2 seam FB, the only time he gets higher is the 4 seamer and he saves those for later in the game and when he needs a K, he’s throwing better than his last start.
MG I am going on Tuesday night. What are you doing for parking at the Trop?
When I went in 07 I think they had a bunch of lots around the park that I choose from. Not too bad priced. Is it the same?
yeah, they got two runs, but it really isn’t a bad inning for colon.
Hes turning back into a pumpkin.
He is pitching that bad. Can’t get the ball over the plate at all
Colon not looking too good so far.
Pumpkin time for Colon…..get on the phone Cash.
UnKnown July 14th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
MG I am going on Tuesday night. What are you doing for parking at the Trop?
When I went in 07 I think they had a bunch of lots around the park that I choose from. Not too bad priced. Is it the same?
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it’s my first trip and going with a couple of other guys, I’ll let them decide…
Colon is looking a bit ragged around the edges. Seems he needs to ask Jeter about his “Edge”.
Colon better pitch better on Tues. that’s all I got to say. 2 stinkers in a row now for him.
They’re sitting on the fb, just like the rays. He is having trouble controlling the offspeed stuff. Once he gets the curve and slider going, then his fb will be more effective.
was stated here last night that the Yankees have 3 #2 SP …Colon,Hughes & Garcia, why do they need to go out and get one
I am surprised that Girardi hasn’t come out to check on Colon’s hamstring. He doesn’t look right and his command is really off. The last 2 starts his stuff has been bad.
I think the Blue Jays beat him up in May in the Bronx. Colon has two losses against Boston, one against Tampa, and one against Toronto. He’s been great against teams like the Mets, Athletics, White Sox, Orioles, and Tigers. Rangers beat him up too. Tough to expect him to be lights out against solid teams.
Get the bullpen up.
Someone should start warming up in the bullpen. Colon doesn’t look healthy.
guess it is a good thing jo-jo reyes sucks…
Ugg. The streak for winning the game after the ASB is probably not going to continue.
Well this is a nightmare.
make that 3-0. Colon around 30 pitches and not looking good. Now an error on Nunez!!! WTF!!!
Gold Glove play with Nunez… a shock.
GoldGlove9486,
Tampa is not a good hitting team
Good grief! Just when I say Nunez is better at 3rd, he boots one.
There is Nunez the great fielder
# ac1 July 14th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
guess it is a good thing jo-jo reyes sucks…
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watch the game he has
get him out of the game. he’s got nothing
Well…….
Well, this sucks. Whats wrong with Bartolo?
Nunez has like 50 errors. Smh!!!
That’s back-to-back bad games for Colon. This is exactly why I think we need another good starter if we want to go far in the post season.
Colon doesn’t have any command tonight, and are we really going to have to hold our breath on every play at 3B for the next 6 weeks?
Nunez is looking better and better as an OFer everytime I see him lay infield.
Fugly pitching from Colon. Maybe he needs a few new stem cells.
Nova and Noesi may be in the rotation soon…
bubble bursting on fat man. low 90′s on his fastball.
as i stated numerous times when you are 50 pounds overweight not a prescription for long term success ..
colon has not fooled anyone last game nor in the first tonight
Nunez is going to hurt them playing 3rd
could the Jays get any luckier?
This is frakin’ unbelievable!!
This whole inning turned with the Bautista walk…….I’m sick of him. When is he going to take a test?
this is now officially an inning from he#%^&
Nightmare inning.
There really hasn’t been a single really well struck ball too.
. . . and this is why those here who say we don’t need pitching are so wrong.
remember the moron posters who thought i was crazy whining about colon being out of shape.
yep being fat and not able to move is a smart tactic.
This is absurd. After the ASB I get psyched to see a Yankee game. This is not what I had in mind.
Watch Jo Jo Reyes turn into Cy Young.
working his way to a 40 pitch 1st inning
the LoHud Yankees blog, home of the underachieving, overcomplainer whiner…
Game could be over already!. make that 5-0!!
is this for real, really???
Wow. Only a grandslam could make this any worse..
way to go fat piece of sh-t.
no need to be in shape.
train wreck. gave anothe rgame away.
gave it away
this is just dumb luck now….
This is just stupid.
I think I should just go out and cut the lawn. Watching grass grow will be more entertaining than this crap.
It would be one thing if they were hitting the ball hard. These half a$$ swings are frustrating.
Get Colon out of there. He can’t even field his position…
I really hate playing in this dump of a stadium
why ayala and not noesi?
Colon is pitching in bad luck….BG turned a single into a double…some weak hits…only one really well hit ball…
Nunez is absolutely clueless (Cluelez) in the field.
Also, I think Colon is done being a good pitcher from here on out.
I’m going out on a limb and saying that Colon won’t last into the second half of the season. He had a good run, but watching him tonight he looks old, heavy and lifeless out there.
Yankees have already packed it in……here comes a 7 pitch inning for Reyes.
Looks like the colon magic is gone. Better get another top starter. Quick
ac1 July 14th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
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Ayala can get ready faster…Just for one out and then get Mitre or Noesi up to start next inning…
I’m going out on a limb and saying that Colon won’t last into the second half of the season. He had a good run, but watching him tonight he looks old, heavy and lifeless out there.
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Doesn’t look like he is fully recovered either…
Who cares if he’s had a bit of bad luck. He can’t finish off any of these hitters. Can’t get a K in a crucial situation.
Get out of the inning and they come comeback.
Definitley not a good start to the second half and to one of the games of the two that we trail Boston on overall games played.
They can’t survive eith stone hands Nunez for 6 weeks.
no on colon . the no need to be in shape crowd thinks he will last the whole season.
actually they think if he gains an addtl. 20 pounds his performance will go up…
where was that pitch????
well that’s why he can’t get a K.
Angel is squeezing….
This ump is a joke
That was strike three.
Angel Hernandez is FRIGGING AWFUL.
He’s robbed Colon of four pitches right down the middle.
Dumb luck start. Pick up the pieces and move on.
Now the game is over! 7-0. Get this fat piece of crap out of there!
f’n bs.
Colon is pitching like garbage but it doesn’t help when he gets no help from the ump
MG July 14th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
the LoHud Yankees blog, home of the underachieving, overcomplainer whiner…
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The trolls are really out tonight…where are these guys when the Yankees are winning?
That’s the game. No hope for coming back after this joke of a game.
Wow. Just wow!
does help the jays that colon had to throw down the middle to get a call…
I’ve actually never seen a pitching performance this bad and unlucky. An error, two in field singles, and an ump stares at a strike out.
Nightmarish 1st inn. for Colon. Walks, dribblers, errors, not quite the movement we’ve seen, nor the heat. He looks like he’s not over the leg problem as he can hardly move out there.
He’s done for the night !
Unreal!!!!
This is absolutely pathetic.
Well, I hate to say this, but Colon’s carriage just turned into a pumpkin.
Nova could be back in the majors very quickly. Colon should probably go back on the DL. His stuff the last 2 starts is awful and he can’t even move off the mound.
stuart a July 14th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
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I still look forward to your first intelligent comment of the season. All you ever do is whine.
I don’t like the plot of tonight’s show.
To be fair, not all of this is Colon’s fault. There were at least 2 bullish*t hits. He’s being squeezed by the ump. Gardner misplayed that double. He really only had two balls hit well off of him.
remember west coast yankee all the astute bloggers mocking us for questioning colons fitness??????????
yep colon showed us…. the guy cannot move..
they just gave away a game….in the bottom of the first the game is lost………….his inability to move has not exactly helped tonight…….
And Bartolo looks like he’s smirking out there. We are lucky we got some wins out of him….time to say goodbye. Was so excited to have baseball back, and we get this embarrassment. Nice to see Teixeira start off the second half striking out…he’s ready to carry the team again.
Gonna wreck the bullpen right out of the gate after the ASB. Thanks Colon!
4 of those runs are unearned because of Nunez…
Nice start, Bart.
That’s two eggs in a row he’s laid. How many more before Nova gets the call?
Of course, Nunez’ daily error-fest didn’t help him any, but he’s got to rise above it.
IP PC H ER BB K
Colon 0.2 42 6 3 2 0
Colon has not looked right in his two starts after the injury. My guess is he came back way too soon….I wouldn’t be surprised if he went back on the DL.
Nunez error & 2 dribblers killed us with Colon struggling. 4 unearned runs
This blog has turned into a bastion for weak-kneed whiners.
Guaranteed 8 pitch inning from Reyes coming up
This is probably the worst half inning of baseball I have ever seen the Yankees play. 8-0!
This game might be over. LOL!
Who had it coming more, Colon or Dudley?
Ayala and Mitre need to go
I had Colon starting this game on my fantasy team. His ERA? 108.00.
Wow, not even 1 inning complete and not having ARod has already cost us 5 runs.
move on till tomorrow. I’d rather get blown out then lose a 3-2 game
Did the Yankees turn into the Mets over the break?
ok so we will put up 9 in the 2nd…
The hammy killed colon. And Nunez cannot play everyday at 3
My guess is that Colon came back too soon. Somebody tell Nova to start packing as he will probably be recalled.
Don’t blink. The Jays may be back up to bat quick.
BoJo July 14th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
I still look forward to your first intelligent comment of the season.
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And we will look forward to your first intelligent comment of the season. Obviously your big three repetitive post don’t qualify. Stem cell procedure . . Posada should play third . . . we don’t need any pitching.
Unreal.
Damn. This bottom half inning took a while to complete.
Colon doesn’t look 100% healed from the hammy.
Those arguing the Yankees top two starters match up well for the playoffs might want to reconsider. The Yankees need a no. 2 starter, and I have said that for a long time.
I seem to recall some crazy games against the Red Sox last season. Didn’t we trade 8 run innings or something like that in an AJ Burnett start?
Clunkers happen.
In ’07 the Yankees played a game against the White Sox where Clemens gave up 8 runs in one inning and then the Yankees came back to score 8 runs in the bottom of that same inning. This team will probably roll over and go down in order
How dir the hammy kill colon? If it feels good, how is it hurting his ability to throw?
Thats a strike. Stay hot Ump
colon needs to go on the dl. call up Nova.
ayala will not be here at the end along with Mitre unless girardi is even more stubborn then i think.
adios bartolo….have a nice dinner tonight…….
That was NOT Colon’s fault. Two weak dribblers, a ball that was CLEARLY strike 3, and Nunez contributed to that half inning. I hate Nunez so much, his speed and the occasional double does NOT make up for his absolute lack of any defensive skill
austinmac July 14th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Those arguing the Yankees top two starters match up well for the playoffs might want to reconsider. The Yankees need a no. 2 starter, and I have said that for a long time.
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You are right on the money. And I have been saying the same thing for a long time.
Colon doesn’t look 100% healed from the hammy.
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He mowed down batters in his first start off the DL. It’s unlikely his performance has much to do with that DL stand.
1 quick out.. Back to reality Cano
NYY fan in NH July 14th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Don’t blink. The Jays may be back up to bat quick.
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Ummmm…..
U. S. Air paging Ivan Nova, Ivan Nova please proceed to gate 17B Toronto.
clown..
colon was throwing 90 and 91. he is not pitching like he did in the first half at 91…
no cance…
You must be the same group that constantly calls for Garcia to be dropped when he allows 2 runs in the first—on his way to a 7 or 8 inning quality start. No perspective for long term results.
Calling for Colon to be cut or that he is through is moronic.
This is why I’d rather Cashman leaves. 2010 DH? Nick Johnson. His answer in 2011? Andruw Jones and Eric Chavez. The pitching is really in shambles….we are lucky we’ve had so many home games, and dominated interleague.
how come those weren’t strikes for colon?
burnett is a good 5th starter.
the yanks have cc and pray that is the truth…..
I am glad that Reyes has a very wide strike zone
GoldGlove9486 July 14th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
This is why I’d rather Cashman leaves. 2010 DH? Nick Johnson. His answer in 2011? Andruw Jones and Eric Chavez. The pitching is really in shambles….we are lucky we’ve had so many home games, and dominated interleague.
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This is why’d I’d rather you leave.
yep bojo. a 39 year old pig coming off a bad hammy throwing 4 or 5 miles slower then he was should be run out there for at least 4 more starts..
# Ghostwriter July 13th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
joeman July 13th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
# West Coast Yankee Fan July 13th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
For months, so many here pontificated that no good pitchers were or would be available; and others like me said, “how do you know?” Now it turns out that Ubaldo Jimenez might be available for the right price. And that’s just one that made the press. And there may be others.
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joeman
We need a number two if we expect to go deep in the post-season. Colon is a crap shoot when it comes to potential age and injury issues.
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right now they are OK because of the Boston SP problems….to get to where they want to be at season end a #2 is a must
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Ghostwriter
Who do you bump from the rotation for this new #2? The fact is that right now it looks like the Yanks have 2, or maybe 3, #2 pitchers. And this doesn’t include Hughes, who could be peaking by the time the postseason rolls around. There isn’t any need nor any space for any additional pitching. The Yanks could use another right-handed bat/ outfielder for the bench,but on pitching the Yanks look set. Although I expect Cashman to go out and get another LOOGY if Marte can’t go.
Also good that reyes didn’t strike one batter out in his last two starts and has two already tonight..
“You must be the same group that constantly calls for Garcia to be dropped when he allows 2 runs in the first—on his way to a 7 or 8 inning quality start. No perspective for long term results.
Calling for Colon to be cut or that he is through is moronic.”
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Absolutely correct.
Anyone here who says Colon is “done” or “useless” is a complete and utter moron.
If I could get a dime for every moronic comment made on this blog by one or two people in particular (especially) I’d be rich be a comfortable man by the end of the season.
YES showed a replay of Colon covering 1B. The way he grimaced near the end of the play wasn’t reassuring.
I guess I am wrong in blaming Cashman for some of these ridiculous injury-prone ideas?
You trying to tell me that the Yankees wouldn’t notice how badly Colon is running in warmups and practice?? Doubt it! He just had no command. No velocity and just plain sucked tonight.
Jo Jo Reyes is a bum. The Yankees should be able to scratch some runs off of him.
Colon did not look healthy when he covered first. That is the inherent risk with Colon. We shall see if he if said to be well after the game.
Who do you bump from the rotation for this new #2? The fact is that right now it looks like the Yanks have 2, or maybe 3, #2 pitchers. And this doesn’t include Hughes, who could be peaking by the time the postseason rolls around. There isn’t any need nor any space for any additional pitching. The Yanks could use another right-handed bat/ outfielder for the bench,but on pitching the Yanks look set. Although I expect Cashman to go out and get another LOOGY if Marte can’t go.
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Right now? Colon looks bumpable…
I guess I am wrong in blaming Cashman for some of these ridiculous injury-prone ideas?
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Chavez was a back up who won the spot in spring training.
his hope with johnson was that as a dh, he wouldn’t be as likely to get hurt.
what else?
Nunez is killing us
Nunez should be benched immediately!! Starting to really think he’s not MLB ready to play defense!
In all fairness, I don’t think Alex makes that play either.
Colon has a 3.47 ERA and really only gave up 2 hard hit balls today. He’s not getting cut. And his velocity was fine, considering he usually starts off in the 91-92 range with his 2-seamer and doesn’t hit peak velocity until the middle to late innings. Maybe if the Yankees can find a good pitcher on the trade market he gets moved to the bullpen.
Nunez has to be pulled from a game. Enough is enough. I don’t care how good the kids bat is. If you can’t field then you can’t play everyday. Get out of the way and let the outfielder get the ball.
“I’d be a comfortable (not quite rich) man.”
The Yankees may very well need another upper echelon starter to win the world series this year.
They also may very well not.
The playoffs are a crapshoot and pitching has not been the Yankees problem in the playoffs for the past decade.
When the Yankees have lost in the playoffs, it is because their offense has had a propensity for being shut down by mediocre pitchers or has beens. See Kenny Rogers in 2006, Paul Byrd in 2007, and Colby Lewis last year.
Captain, Gardner was too far away to make that catch.
Colon has a 3.47 ERA and really only gave up 2 hard hit balls today. He’s not getting cut. And his velocity was fine, considering he usually starts off in the 91-92 range with his 2-seamer and doesn’t hit peak velocity until the middle to late innings. Maybe if the Yankees can find a good pitcher on the trade market he gets moved to the bullpen.
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I meant to the pen. I don’t think he will get cut, but moving to the pen will free up the spot for a new pitcher in a trade (a lefty).
Put a major league glove at third base and Colon gets out of that inning with only 3 runs allowed and Colon is still pitching what might have been a quality start.
13 runs in his last 6 innings tells me Colon may have run his course. Even if he ends up being hurt that still doens’t give him a pass. He’ll break down more in the 2nd half. make that 9-0. Thank you Nunez!
Colon’s hamstring definitely isn’t 100% yet. He looked great his 1st start back but his last 2 starts his stuff has been awful. He can’t move off the mound and his stuff being poor is definitely coming from his leg not being right. I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes on the DL and Nova makes his next start.
Put a major league glove at third base and Colon gets out of that inning with only 3 runs allowed and Colon is still pitching what might have been a quality start.
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agreed except for saying ‘only’ three runs.
3 runs is 3 runs….
“Captain, Gardner was too far away to make that catch.”
But he at least would have held it to a single. Now that play has cost another run. that’s 6 runs and counting for Nunez today…
I seriously just don’t see the Yankees trading for anyone. Face it, they are not as good as the Red Sox this year, and everyone, including Cashman, knows it. Yanks get down in a game, they get up there and swing at the first pitch immediately. Red Sox are down 6-2 in the second inning, and they have the lead by the fourth. Different teams. It’s obvious the front office realizes it, but they are stuck with guys like Teixeira for a long time.
What a buzzkill. Well cash knows what he needs. A frontline SP. A lefty in pen and now a competent 3b
Well might as well get this out of the way with tonight.
Funny thing is I still think they can comeback, but it comes a point where you can’t give up any more runs. I think that point might have passed, or at the best is right now.
a fortunate call at first.
makes up for the non-existent strike zone we have..
Too bad Toronto always craps their pants whenever they play against the Sox
At least I can watch Wilfred and Louis later..
I don’t get the Yankees saying they have no interest in Beltran.
Yanks need a bat, and no matter how good Gardner is in the field, his bat is not productive.
Yes he walks….
Figures….. .195 hitter. He’s still a joke.
Ok, Jones, I’ll take back some of the negativity.
they are in big trouble trying to get bye with Cody at 3rd base for 6 weeks
I guess Jones still has a pulse
Nunez should not be playing.
He should be in the outfield or sent down.
His bat is not special enough to eat all of his errors.
They should give laird a shot.
GoldGlove9486 July 14th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Figures….. .195 hitter. He’s still a joke.
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Would you rather than Yankees forfeit?
I certainly never suggested Colon was done or should be cut, that’s ridiculous. And I was as big a Colon fan as we all were when he was lights out.
What I have said is that he weight concerns me as that makes injury more likely; and that given his age and injury concerns, I wouldn’t bet on him maintaining his first half performance the rest of the year. And I certainly would not depend on him to be a significant stopper in the post season.
Wow Sterling that was a horrible HR call. Take the run nonetheless.
What in the world are they going to do about Nunez glove. I am sorry but he is no where near dangerous enough at the plate to put up with his horrible defense. Its just constant where he is making errors and misplaying balls.
The Yanks should give Laird a chance at 3rd base. His defense can’t be worse than Nunez. There is no way that they can get by with Nunez at 3rd base everyday for the next 4-6 weeks.
His bat is not special enough to eat all of his errors.
They should give laird a shot.
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Thought i read 3B is Laird’s worst corner position….
Yanks need pitching. CC is a #1, the rest are 4/5s. Colon was pitching like a 2 before he got hurt. Got to hope Hughes can step up big time.
As for Nunez, his hitting cannot make up for his terrible fielding. Play someone, anyone at 3rd who can field, please.
figures Jones bangs one out
steal 2nd
Nunez was adequate to replace Jeter, but not A-Rod…
they really need to make something of this ‘rally’
9-3
9-4…
They get 4 run back. Question is can Ayala do his job going forward.
That’s the way to chip away. Now we need the pen to shut them down.
too bad that Nunez play didn’t go over his head
Ouch, so what’s happened to Colon? With the rotation the way it is, he can’t just be ok (or bad, obviously) – he has to be great. I have been saying that it’s a question mark whether he can keep this up over the course of a season whereas most people seem to think he’s a given. Of course he could just be in a slump – no problem – but we really still have to wait and see with Colon.
jack one swish
Forget Ayala, they should have Noesi up now for the next inning…
Even at 9-0, Jo Jo Reyes didn’t stop sucking. Lot of game left.
Not sure laird is the answer but we need another 3b.Nunez is not the answer & a .752 ops is nothing special.
.318 obp & a hr every 40 ab also.
The scary thing is if colon starts slipping & hughes does not get better,we are in a tough spot.
This team needs another ace pitcher behind cc & that is going to be next to impossible to get.
If there was a major league glove at third, Colon would be pitching with a lead…and perhaps on his way to a quality start.
NOOOOO you have to be kidding….
The Jays got lucky on that one
Snider you stink!!!
Dang, so close for Swish.
I say go to Noesi and hope he can deal about 5 scoreless…
Swish seems to get robbed a lot…
I’ve had enough of Nunez and his errors…….really.
you mean the game isn’t over? amazing.
joeman-
I just tuned in after looking at play by play.
Was Colon just plain awful or was a lot of it due to the Nunez error[5 unearned runs] and Colon being squeezed? Velocity?
No No Nunette
Colon wasn’t great but hurt by an error and two dribblers….
Colon is a former Cy Young and legitimate ace starter. He has been throwing 91-92 moh in early innings and pumping it up to 95 late…this guy knows how to get through a season and how to pitch. We aren’t getting any better #2 pitcher off the current market IMO. He’ll be fine.
And WCYF–I am not addressing this or the prior remark to you. No need to feel I am picking on you.
Come on Noesi
And Girardi listens to the LoHud faithful and goes to Noesi…
Yankees are going to win this 13-10…..
# Yankee Trader July 14th, 2011 at 8:09 pm
joeman-
I just tuned in after looking at play by play.
Was Colon just plain awful or was a lot of it due to the Nunez error[5 unearned runs] and Colon being squeezed? Velocity?
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all of the above..he wasn’t pitching well even up to the Nunez error but he did hit 93 a couple of times, but didn’t look right
Like I said, Jo Jo Reyes is a bum and the Yankees should get some runs off of him.
Betsy July 14th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Ouch, so what’s happened to Colon? With the rotation the way it is, he can’t just be ok (or bad, obviously) – he has to be great. I have been saying that it’s a question mark whether he can keep this up over the course of a season whereas most people seem to think he’s a given. Of course he could just be in a slump – no problem – but we really still have to wait and see with Colon.
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It’s probably just a slump. Over the course of most of the first half of the season, he got a bunch of the lucky bounces, and now it seems that things are going the other way; it was bound to happen. Colon is going to have to make some adjustments…
getting soriano back will be like making a trade for the pen.
focus on finding the best starter available and i still think Beltran should be considered…
I wonder if Nunez is just awful defensively or if it’s also a concentration issue. Whatever the problem is he isn’t the answer right now and he has to learn the hard way.
With the money they are paying him, you have to put Soriano back in the 8th inning – even though he stinks.
I just hope that Colon did not reinjure his hamstring on that play at first. He did not look good coming off the mound on those two dribblers after that. Hopefully he just tweaked it a little at most.
# Captain Clutch July 14th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
I wonder if Nunez is just awful defensively or if it’s also a concentration issue. Whatever the problem is he isn’t the answer right now and he has to learn the hard way.
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just think he’s a better hitter than fielder
Bojo, sorry – I was never buying into Colon as a legitimate ace after half a season. Yes, he was pitching like an ace, but that was still over a short period of time. I’m sure he’ll be fine and I wouldn’t be surprised if he picks it up again………but way too small a sample size to be labeling him an ace.
joeman July 14th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
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Thanks for reproducing my post. However, I see that you never tried to answer my question; I guess that you have no response. I stand by every word of my earlier post. Tonight doesn’t really change much.
YankeesWFAN If you’re counting only earned runs, its tied 4-4. #ImMrBrightside
Ghost, he’ll be fine – he’s only human and is allowed to slump. However, he really needs to be very good because this rotation otherwise is one CC and several wild cards
they aren’t going to get one but a #2 would be a big help to this team & getting Sori back … To bad Chavez isn’t around
Martin is nothing but a ground ball hitter now.. Almost an auto-out
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
With the money they are paying him, you have to put Soriano back in the 8th inning – even though he stinks.
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That money is gone (essentially), and it should have no bearing on how Girardi sets up his ‘pen. I think that Girardi should make Soriano earn back the eight inning job.
so much for taking some pitches. 2 quick outs after rallying the inning before. That’s not how you get a pitcher out of a game.
that took like 3 minutes.
Are there really no catchers better than Russell Martin? How on earth is he an All Star? He may end the season below .200.
wow, i went to pour myself a glass of water and the inning was over
Betsy July 14th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
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I wasn’t criticizing you Betsy…I kknow you like to err on the side of caution…and I don’t consider you a moron calling for Colon’s head.
I wouldn’t mind Erik Bedard. He seems healthy and is a lefty with good K numbers.
Ghostwriter July 14th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
joeman July 14th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
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Thanks for reproducing my post. However, I see that you never tried to answer my question; I guess that you have no response. I stand by every word of my earlier post. Tonight doesn’t really change much-
it was do to my wishing for a #2 and you thing those 3 are #2′s….my bad
The commissioner of my fantasy bb league has been trading player to owners of teams ahead of me & gaining on me because he does not wan’t me to win 1st place again.
He traded the team right behind me,cc,longoria,cuddyer for almost nothing.
He also traded the team in 1st place,holliday & the guy in 4th place,verlander.
I just traded ryan howard & colon for pujols & hanson.
Good trade????????
Martin is getting a pass for calling a good game. Montero would put fear into opposing pitchers at least.
NYY fan in NH,
Do you lack any semblance of emotional control in all phases of your life or just when you watch a baseball game?
Martin’s not going to be long as a starter for this team if he can’t pick it up with the bat.
Offense has been the biggest concern for the Yankees in the playoffs over the past decade, not pitching. The drought from 2005-2007 was almost entirely a byproduct of consistently horrendous offensive performances up and down the lineup.
Replacing his bat with Montero’s could be a far bigger difference in this team’s quest for a World Series than the supposed “intangibles” that Martin brings with the pitchers and behind the plate.
He’s probably been the worst player in all of baseball since the beginning of May.
BOJO, I didn’t take it as that – I just jumped in here anyway, lol. I’m sorry, I sounded too abrupt – didn’t mean it. I think Colon is still terrific, but we really do need to let the season play out. Again, though, it’s only 2 starts – it’s just magnified because of the rest of our rotation short of CC.
# ac1 July 14th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
wow, i went to pour myself a glass of water and the inning was over
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I went to lose the water and it was over
Cashman has to start thinking that Martin is just here for the time being until the kids are ready or someone else is available. He should be replaced when a better option is available. What is he hitting like .175 since April?
Getting old..
I was surprised that Bautista only hit 4 HRs in the Derby.
So Montero is a given? He’s not even having a great year in AAA, but he’s going to come up, handle the staff as well as Martin has and also make a huge impact? In the playoffs, against the best pitchers? I’m not confident in that at all.
OK you guys have talked me into it…get Montero up here and play him every other day
And if the Yankees aren’t going to bring up Montero, at least bring up Romine….
Hell… Cervelli was batting .190 in AA when he came up.
Romine is way better than that…
How would Montero put the fear into pitchers? He’s not even had one at bat in the majors…….
Swisher could have caught that. Seriously!
kinda hard to come back if you keep giving up runs
Ghostwriter, you are right – the money to Soriano is gone. However, no team wants to pay a guy that kind of money to pitch middle relief. He was already overpaid for the 8th inning to begin with. Having him pitch the 7th would just add insult to injury.
Montero could probably play better offensively than Martin has since May with his eyes closed.
Its not even a question.
Martin has literally been the worst player in baseball since May. Even Cervelli has swung the bat better than he has.
All you need to do is put Montero at the plate. Martin is another version of Cervelli offensively with more speed. I’d take my chances with Montero any day than have to see a weak ground ball to 3rd four times a game.
Betsy July 14th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
How would Montero put the fear into pitchers? He’s not even had one at bat in the majors…
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your right what am I thinking…trade him
I’m still fine with Martin – I love what he’s done with the staff.
Does anyone remember a former Yank wearing # 64 ? Not just in ST, but during a season.
All you need to do is put Montero at the plate. Martin is another version of Cervelli offensively with more speed. I’d take my chances with Montero any day than have to see a weak ground ball to 3rd four times a game.
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his last grounder was to SS
Montero is 6-4- built like Leonidas. I just think Montero’s bored down in AAA. You either trade the guy or put him in the lineup.
I think that Martin was playing above his baseball card in the beginning of the season. It may be that this is who he really is – the white/Canadian version of Jose Molina.
Oh please, Joe – way to exaggerate a bit. Hey, if you want to assume the kid would come up and absolutely rake – that major leaguers couldn’t possibly get him out – go right ahead and indulge your fantasy
nunez wasn’t about to screw that up again
Wow, Nunez pulled off the DP. Bautista on the ground!
Huge. Way to get out of it. Need to get back to scoring now.
Martin is struggling offensively. But today he has a bigger problem… getting his pitchers through this game. Don’t see how Montero would help us in this situation.
How did Joey Bats hurt himself? I didn’t see him make contact with Nunez.
Oh please, Joe – way to exaggerate a bit. Hey, if you want to assume the kid would come up and absolutely rake – that major leaguers couldn’t possibly get him out – go right ahead and indulge your fantasy
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the only advantage is there would be no book on him…..
“your right what am I thinking…trade him”
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Yeah, because the state of the offense on this team right now and throughout baseball really makes it smart to trade the best hitter in the minor leagues.
I don’t care if Montero has a position or not. I also don’t care what he’s done offensively at AAA this year number wise. He is a monster and WILL hit at the big league level.
Trading him for anything less than a similarly talented offensive prospect or a number 1 starter would be insane.
Oh please, Joe – way to exaggerate a bit. Hey, if you want to assume the kid would come up and absolutely rake – that major leaguers couldn’t possibly get him out – go right ahead and indulge your fantasy
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Young catchers can’t manage pitchers?
Toledo leading SWB 2-1 thru 5. Nova pitching well, Furbush better.
Does Nova get Colon’s next start with Colon going back to the pen?
Betsy July 14th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
How would Montero put the fear into pitchers? He’s not even had one at bat in the majors…….
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He could throw bats at them while hitting…
LockDown July 14th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
Martin is struggling offensively. But today he has a bigger problem… getting his pitchers through this game. Don’t see how Montero would help us in this situation.
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Young catchers can’t manage pitchers?
Yankee Trader July 14th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Toledo leading SWB 2-1 thru 5. Nova pitching well, Furbush better.
Does Nova get Colon’s next start with Colon going back to the pen?
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Doubtful.
AC, I don’t want Montero handling this staff now – he’s not exactly got a great rep. That’s not my point, anyway. He might very well hold his own up here, but I just can’t assume like so many are doing that he would rake and make a huge impact as a rookie – particularly in the playoffs.
Martin hit .293 in 07 with 19 HR and 21 SB with good OBP. He’s only 28. I have no clue which way he’s headed. Was 07 a fluke and this is who he really is??
Ugh, that was a nasty slide.
Poor Bautista…Maybe Ortiz can give him one of his shakes…
So Bautista is able to slide into the wall on Tuesday night and now tonight he gets hurt sliding into the bag. Weird.
Why would Colon be sent to the pen?
I like Nova, but the love for him is getting out of hand.
What happened to Bautista?
I think Cervelli should get more PT.
AC, I don’t want Montero handling this staff now – he’s not exactly got a great rep. That’s not my point, anyway. He might very well hold his own up here, but I just can’t assume like so many are doing that he would rake and make a huge impact as a rookie – particularly in the playoffs.
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I agree, but Martin’s bat is almost non-existent and he would still he there to play….
Ouch that hurts. I feel for Bautista.
Nobody is a given but if a player stinks you have to keep rotating different players in,til something works.
The only reason martin is even still around is because of his defense.
If a pitcher has a 5,6,7,8 era,they are not around long.
Cervelli is batting .214,.263 obp,.286 slg,.549 ops.
Martin is batting .220,.323 obp,.384 slg,.707 ops.
Great defense or not,something needs to be done because that is terrible.
Romine & or montero can’t do any worse.
A move will be made very soon & imo it will be romine.
Okay, they can stop showing that replay. They’re making my ankle hurt.
5 in a row for Reyes .. Nice way to continue momentum Yankees.
That’s why you gotta love Grandy. 9-4 game and he hustle’s out a hit.
Anyone rather have Nova than Colon or Garcia? I would.
with a rod out, tex HAS TO DO BETTER than .242.
Granderson didn’t even think of sliding to beat out the single. Smart play.
a derby shot would be fantastic here…
Good job by the ump on that play. It was bang, bang.
The Melkman gunning down someone at Target Field. He is having a nice season…
ac, true. I just look at it this way – when the Yankees think he’s ready or when they’ve reached the stage where they think Martin is a liability, they will act. Until them, I’m fine with their non-action. I do think they need to get Nunez out of the field and find someone else- he’s brutal. I miss Chavez, but I don’t know when or if he’ll be back – not getting my hopes up.
Would a relay team of Granderson, Nunez, Golson, and Gardner be the fastest in the majors?
Chipper Jones is aiming for July 25th to come back from his surgery. Didn’t Arod have the same injury? Why is Arod’s time doubled?
AC, Tex is who he is……..he’s just a guy that really depends on Alex. He can get hot for a long stretch, but in terms of taking a team on his back and carrying it, I don’t think so.
Bringing up Montero to learn how to manage the pitchers & part time at DH is fine, IF he’s replacing Cervelli. But not to replace Martin. Montero is an unknown & Martin is good defensively & with the pitchers.
Cano left all of his HRs in Arizona.
Cano has to do more there. Now its getting late again into the 6th and at best down 5.
Cano has to be more selective at clean up spot. His role in lineup is bigger with A-Rod out.
Chipper Jones is aiming for July 25th to come back from his surgery. Didn’t Arod have the same injury? Why is Arod’s time doubled?
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Chipper just wants to get a head start on his next injury…
Noesi has been huge for this team….
Even though Alex and Chipper have the same injury by definition, their knees are torn in different places. Alex’s is apparently slightly worse.
excellent inning for Noesi
Triple Short of a Cycle July 14th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Chipper Jones is aiming for July 25th to come back from his surgery. Didn’t Arod have the same injury? Why is Arod’s time doubled?
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Chad Jennings answered this question in the last chat. All meniscus tears are not created equal and A-Rod’s was probably more severe than Chipper’s.
Chipper Jones had surgery last Saturday to repair a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament and damaged cartilage in his left knee — the knee he had fixed 16 years ago when he tore the ACL as a rookie.
Good question. It appears more was done to Chipper’s knee and he was in the braves dugout last Sunday.
please no double play
please no double play
Swisher is just so much better from the right side. I wish he’d consider hitting from that side all the time.
Martin down to .218. He’s approaching Molina territory.
Laura,
Swish has picked it up from the left side too now….
get that bomb now before they have a chance to take reyes ooooot
If Joey Bats wants to sit out the next 3 days to rest that ankle, I have no objections.
Big hit byy Russell! Time to get some!
this game isn’t necessarily over…
True, ac1. I still like his RH swing better though.
Got some!
ANDRUW JONES!!!
Girardi knew…..
You can’t stop Andruw Jones, you can only hope to contain him.
I’m so glad the anti-Jones chorus can shut up for a while now.
Wow, Andruw Jones pleading his case lol
We might pull this off!!, Andrew earning his dues
Reyes is just awful, it’s hard to believe he is pitching in rotation in the major leagues…
days like these are keeping jones from being DFA’d
Andruw!!! I can finally think positive thoughts about him.
This is why this guy plays. Every now and then, he’s going to run into one. We’ll never be rid of him now.
So, the game isn’t over?
What were just about all of you saying about Andruw?
West Coast Yankee Fan,
Thanks
Andruw Jones has saved his job. How stupid can you be feeding him fastballs.
…And druw I have the right to smile?
“Girardi knew…..”
Me too.
How awesome would it be….. dare I dream… hey, at least the Yankees have now covered the over-5-runs prop.
Greg GolsonAndruw Jones goes deep!!!!Wow. Jones is the star of the game so far.
Gotta give Jones credit ( even though I don’t like him on this team ) He’s saving our butts so far. Now in the game .
thats a great catch from davies
At 8-0 you just flip the page and don’t give the game a second thought. If they wind up losing this game now it is going to hurt
jacksquat July 14th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
What were just about all of you saying about Andruw?
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Exactly.
Law of Lohud:
Everyone sucks & will of course continue to suck, until they don’t
would have been 9-8 if Davis didn’t make that play
man swish and nunez were robbed in left center today or it could be closer to 9-9.
This game tells you all you need to know about JoJo Reyes as a pitcher. He cou
Looks like I missed an eventful evening so far…would it be safe to assume all the bridge jumpers and trolls have left now that the Yanks came back?
I was wondering when Farrell would wake up.
please note i did say this game would go on the left side at 13-10….
looks way more possible now.
That’s the Second Law of Lohud:
Everyone who isn’t us is better than us, even when it is actually they who suck (JOJO).
the Yankees have the tying run at the plate after being down 9-0.
if Nunez makes that easy play to end the 1st inning the score would probably be something like 7-4 by now.
Colon threw the ball decently but after 30 pitches in the 1st it’s understandable that he would lose it.
Darn computer….
This game tells you all you need to know about JoJo Reyes as a pitcher. He could not hold a 9-0 lead.
Jones’ performance tonight changes nothing. At some point, every guy is going to get a big fat cookie thrown to them. He hit two off of Jo Jo Reyes. Let’s keep things in perspective, shall we? I’d be more impressed if the pitcher was Jon Lester.
maybe hit 3005 will be a homerun???
I don’t know but “bridge jumper” seems an awfully flattering term for some who could use professional help, like that stuart dude.
I wonder if Gardner can steal off this lefty….
I agree Laura.
Damn you Nunez, damn you!
this will be a miracle, but i am strarting to believe
gardner isnt stealing off this guy….
I would double steal here….
after 9-0, the go ahead homerun is about the be hit??
Can the Grandy man Can?
I would double steal here….
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Perez is too quick to the plate to risk it.
Jeter’s swing still isn’t right. He’s hitting those balls straight into the ground near the plate.
Nice comeback by the Yanks. Now just don’t bring in Mitre after Noesi.
c’mon Grandy you can do it!!
The thing about the double steal is that you can’t gun down both guys.
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Jones’ performance tonight changes nothing. At some point, every guy is going to get a big fat cookie thrown to them. He hit two off of Jo Jo Reyes. Let’s keep things in perspective, shall we? I’d be more impressed if the pitcher was Jon Lester.
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Grandy isn’t being fooled up there, if Perez misses location it could be a long ball…
alright c’mon tex….
Tex and his swing has been annoying me a lot lately
Teix needed to be more patient there….
tex didn’t waste any time there did he?
Tex is so over rated its not even funny
I tried to tell you guys that Jones should play tonight
Noesi is really good.
Has Colon started to turn into a pumpkin?
Bah. I guess they want to take off a bite at a time.
Tex is so over rated its not even funny
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Except the power and the defense…
Nice try, jack squat. He hit one off of Lester that game. He’s got two off of that bum Reyes. I’m still waiting to be impressed.
man tex stinks. the guy is hitting 242…. if he does not hit a homer can he do anything else?
andruw jones still stinks. he tries for a homer every pitch and jojo reyes is so bad he accomodated him twice….
ac1,
I don’t think we signed up for a 240 hitter when we signed him
hold them here and get those other two back…
ac1,
He also hasn’t hit 2 years in a row in the playoffs
ac1 July 14th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
I would double steal here….
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Perez is too quick to the plate to risk it.
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Thanks–listening on radio and couldn’t see that. But I like the concept of rattling a young team by running aggressively.
Hopefully, the bullpen can hang in there a bit longer.
andruw jones still stinks. he tries for a homer every pitch and jojo reyes is so bad he accomodated him twice….
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he did hit one off lester too…
Tex isn’t overrated he’s just in a bit of a slump….but it is starting to get old though (I don’t trust him in big situations) its like 50-50 that he will come through
take him out
He also hasn’t hit 2 years in a row in the playoffs
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he was 2nd in the MVP voting in 2009…
There are positives and negatives.
Yes .240 is not acceptable….
Why is this guy’s name pronounced differently from Marcus Thames? They are spelled the same way.
one thing tex should do though is take more pitches.
you cannt ground out weakly in that spot on the first pitch.
The long baseball season doesn’t present a Jon Lester every night. You see a good deal of mediocrity. Jones’ bat against LHP, especially a soft lefty like Reyes, is valuable because he hits HRs. That is useful. The guy has 4 RBI tonight. Without those runs, the score is 9-3. I wouldn’t be disappointed if they shelved him, but you can certainly understand the logic of his presence. The guy also rarely plays, so give him his due for doing what he was brought on to do tonight.
I think that Tex has fallen into that short left field porch trap. He’s got his swing so tailored for that that he can’t hit any other way. Can you tell that I’m just making up excuses? LOL!
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Ghostwriter, you are right – the money to Soriano is gone. However, no team wants to pay a guy that kind of money to pitch middle relief. He was already overpaid for the 8th inning to begin with. Having him pitch the 7th would just add insult to injury.
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His being (potentially) overpaid is a reason to boo him, it isn’t reason to play him in the eighth. That said, I expect Soriano to turn his season around when he returns. His track record is too long for him not to perform, absent an injury.
Time for Boone to step up here and do a good job….
J. Alfred, I am very grateful for Jones’ contribution tonight (especially if we win). That being said, I still feel that Jones’ spot on the roster could be put to better use.
The catch on nunez liner might proof to be pivotal, i hope i’m wrong though
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Nice try, jack squat. He hit one off of Lester that game. He’s got two off of that bum Reyes. I’m still waiting to be impressed.
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lol, you walked into that one. Admit it.
Like many here, I don’t much like Jones, and I would very much like to see the Yanks replace him. Still, there is no denying that he has pretty much done the job that he was brought here to do.
I wonder if after the AA season ends in September, if the Yankees will bring up Banuelos as a lefty. His innings have been managed and why not get him some work when the rosters expand? We can use all the lefty pitchers we can get.
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Jones’ performance tonight changes nothing. At some point, every guy is going to get a big fat cookie thrown to them. He hit two off of Jo Jo Reyes. Let’s keep things in perspective, shall we? I’d be more impressed if the pitcher was Jon Lester.
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No other Yankee went deep tonight against Reyes.
Well, Ghostwriter, you are a more optimistic person than I am as I fully expect Soriano to stink up the joint when he returns. The guy has a bad attitude and people like that never do well in pinstripes.
BoJo July 14th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Time for Boone to step up here and do a good job….
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I would to see this guy show us a little consistency…
Nice job by Noesi…..he’s given them a chance here.
giving up any runs here will possibly kill yankees hopes of coming all the way back…
“No other Yankee went deep tonight against Reyes.”
Which means that he didn’t make those mistakes to other hitters. What’s your point? That Jones is some stupid stud because he is the only one to hit a HR?
so many damn infield singles, Jeter at least saves a run….for now
I wonder if after the AA season ends in September, if the Yankees will bring up Banuelos as a lefty. His innings have been managed and why not get him some work when the rosters expand? We can use all the lefty pitchers we can get.
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He has a reverse split.
Dont’t like encarnacion logs
an match up
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 9:10 pm
J. Alfred, I am very grateful for Jones’ contribution tonight (especially if we win). That being said, I still feel that Jones’ spot on the roster could be put to better use.
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I don’t disagree, but it depends what “better use” ultimately means.
Chien Ming Wang another good start tonight for Harrisburg. 6 inning, no runs.
I’ve got a bad feeling about this….
Ghostwriter July 14th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Like many here, I don’t much like Jones, and I would very much like to see the Yanks replace him. Still, there is no denying that he has pretty much done the job that he was brought here to do.
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Hate the job description…don’t hate da playa
it’s amazing the yankees are 2nd in the league in bullpen ERA with Soriano’s struggles, 1 lefty and no Joba.
That there is a bigger problem than Andruw Jones’ smile.
AHHH ridiculous….if only we had halfway decent bullpen we could have come back
William Buckner July 14th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
Chien Ming Wang another good start tonight for Harrisburg. 6 inning, no runs.
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Good for him.
Bad managing by girardi there, he had to change Logan as soon as Hill got on base
can logan come in and get a meaningful out to save his life?????
You do understand this game is over right? yeah the yankees put up some fluff runs but 11-7 is the score now and will be when the game is over anyone care to bet?
The yankees are always good at fluff runs make the game close but NEVER enough to make it all the way back.They gave us a few runs with JO JO in there but now the game is history.
ill bet anyone the yankess do not put up another run
Great job by Jeter there…..intangibles.
Small sample on Banuelos……I don’t think they’ll bring him up but not because of his splits.
can logan come in and get a meaningful out to save his life?????
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Yeah he got the lefty
Great, trying to sneak the LOOGY past the righties. You would think Girardi understands that he can’t get both lefties AND righties out, either one or the other, depending on the week, but not both… (groan)
J.C. Romero has to be better than Boone…….
Clueless Joe strikes again. Why the hell was the worst LOOGY in MLB pitching to a righty?
i think we need boone AND Romero.
Boone did get the lefty out….
whoa!! c’mon now…we are already wounded
Terrible job there. The Blue Jays closer may be one of the worst pitchers on their staff, and now they’ve broken it to a 4 run lead so the Yanks may not get to face him
Manny is a lefty pitcher with a great changeup.
He’s like Romero or Danks.
Better vs RHB because of that changeup.
Girar@$$ strikes again, what an idiot. We get within 2 and Logan OBVIOUSLY has crap “stuff”, but you leave him in to give up a couple of runs. Our manager DOLT strikes again!
Logan did his job he got the lefty out. Asking him to face 2righties made absolutely no sense. Once mcdonald gets on you have to take him out. That basically gave the jays the W.
wow, Girardi really destroyed the inning. Logan does his job against the lefty, but stays in with the game on the line against the righties… sigh.
Who is this new idiot troll?
The LOOGY got the Lefty out.
go play on Jeters part to cover third last inning
Come on, Nicky. I am wearing my rally cap.
jeter2711 July 14th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
You do understand this game is over right? yeah the yankees put up some fluff runs but 11-7 is the score now and will be when the game is over…
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Right. Because they could never score 5 unanswered runs.
Swish needs to jack one here.
Having Boone Logan face two RHB in maybe the biggest spot of the game is always the smart play.
Thanks, Swish.
Guess not. Geez!
did he tag second?
Mitre even being on the team is insane let alone warming up
Manny has a solid curve now as well they say…..his arm angle and that should make him tough on lefties as well…..his issue this year has been throwing strikes……but the change will help him a lot vs righties.
I’m pretty done with Boone Logan. Bleah.
This is a perfect game for girardi’s boyfriend mitre
Mitre even being on the team is insane let alone warming up
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Yeah too bad we dont have 12 all-stars pitching for us.
Unlike those other teams where their entire pen is a shut down one.
you know, all those teams with better bullpen ERAs.
Who was that ONE team again?
Manny has a solid curve now as well they say…..his arm angle and that should make him tough on lefties as well…..his issue this year has been throwing strikes……but the change will help him a lot vs righties.
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Yeah, he just needs to get more consistent with his curveball to really be a weapon vs LHB.
the idea that we can replace Feliciano/Joba/Soriano with three more allstars is just unrealistic.
A NL team let MITRE go enough said
Don’t blame Boone Logan. He did his job.
Those two runs are on Girardi.
And the yankees defense is NOT helping today either.
Good job Logan
oh well, guess the game is gone.
2-2 split
Cory Wade should have been in to face Hill.
You’ve got runs on Nunez tonight, Ayala balking in a run like the idiot that he is, and Girardi doesn’t know when to pull people. Could have been one of the best wins of the year. We all know the offense is going to sleep now, unless maybe Tex picks up a bloop single or something in the ninth.
Meat-tray time=Joe says get ‘em tomorrow….
Bojo, I read the box score. However, did you see any velocity readings on the Wang game? Last outing he was up to 92.
Is putting Meat tray in the eqivalent of throwing in the towel?
Mitre enters at 9:28…wife literally turns to ask me what else comes on TV at 9:30.
Logan did the job, he got the lefty out, is on Girardi after that. I’m surprised that meatray is ahead in the pecking order of the BP, he really must have some dirty stuff on Girardi
i love everyone whining about mitre.
down 4, who do you all recommend?
Russell “The All Star” Martin.
Sometimes girardi seems like a rookie manager that hasn’t played baseball all his life. You have a full rested bullpen, there was no reason to let Logan face 2 righties. He has to wake up and stop making stupid decisions.
Sloppy, sloppy baseball tonight…..
so tell me again what Martin is offering to this team now?
Why cant he and Cervelli get the ball to second base!
Oh look, its mitre.
If you are not going to hit you can’t be throwing balls into CF.
I blame ASG travel fatigue.
oh my gosh Martin if you aren’t going to play good defense you are completely useless!!!! USELESS
Hey right where we lrgt off throwing balls to the OF on SB attempts
Not looking good
Bad throw by Martin. He had him dead to rights.
Girardi must’ve been betting against the Yankees tonight.
inning 7: crappy throw from cano, crappy throw from martin, crappy mitre….
and now do you got to ask why is Mitre on this roster?
Good job Martin. When will Romine or Montero be ready?
5 off days 2 DH’ers rest of the way for the Yankees. The bullpen will be shot by middle August with more nights like this.
Suspect Mitre will be gone in the next day or two.
Good job Martin. When will Romine or Montero be ready?
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I really think they are BOTH ready
What will it take to never see Mitre n Logan again? I find it hard to believe they don’t have anyone in scranton
Whew, this game is hard to watch.
Fuuny that a big deal was made about getting Mitre and him being the long man yet Noesi got the call tonite and did a good job again.
Now Mitre is in for mop up ?
I would have been thrilled had Martin plunked Mitre with that wild throw. See if we can bring Joe to tears.
seriously Giradi’s love child Mitre is doing what he does which is stinks.
CAN A REPORTER WITH A BRAIN ASK GIRARDI WHY EXACTLY THIS GUY IS ON THE TEAM?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
I blame the 1980′s astronomer-crap on the field too.
I blame the 1980′s astro-crap on the field too.
How many more times does the Yankees coaching staff have to see Mitre pitch before they realize what every one of us on this blog already knows…he sucks and has no place pitching in the Majors, let alone the AL East. Seriously?
this game has been most ridiculous
Mitre was awful for Mil n he’s supposed to be decent in al east?
Logan is fine.
he shouldnt have been in to face the righty (Wade should have been)
Mitre is Mitre, the last man in the pen. When Soriano is back, Mitre will be gone.
giradi has a hottie for Mitre. There is no rational reason this guy is on the team.
what does mitre offer???AYala should be the mop up guy along with Noesi…
mitre swhould be at SWB…..
Horrible game. errors, bad throws, bad LOOGY managing. It’s contagious. We need to get all the bad stuff out & play good tomorrow.
Martin and Cervelli combine have to lead all of baseball in throwing balls into CF on stolen bases. I doubt they kept numbers on those things but they do that too often.
well everyone I guess Joe brought Mitre in because he is admitting defeat and didn’t think we could win so he didn’t want to waste any good pitchers
And to think I actually thought we were still in with a chance of winning this game…
Mitre proves the theory that Cashman is terrible.
bruceb.
girardi is in love with Mitre. That can be the only reason the guy is on the team..
there is no rational or baseball reason.. he must like the way Mitre pushes down his cap about every 5 seconds or something……..
I blame Joe Girardi for giving this game away with putting this chump on the mound. Mitre has no right to be on a MLB roster at this point.
Damn you auto correct.
The game was over when the Blue Jays scored 2 runs in the 6th inning.
What does it matter who is pitching now?
ace …..cashman… girardi is in love with mitre…………
mitre had 3 good weeks about 5 years ago for girardi in florida or some other nonsensical reason…………
It’s a joke that meat tray is on this team. He is batting practice.
well everyone I guess Joe brought Mitre in because he is admitting defeat and didn’t think we could win so he didn’t want to waste any good pitchers
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Wade maybe, but they werent going to bring in Robertson or Rivera so who else is there?
And again you do not see why MIL a NL team for that matter let this bum go.He has something on Joe has to have something on someone to be on this team
OMG Nunez boggled, almost ANOTHER error.
Games like this show how average girardi is managing a pen. He’s given a pass for 1 reason. Mo.
They have Kontos whose done well in SWB.
Yankees need to trade for another quality reliever who can get righties and lefties out.
wow Nunez, you leave me speechless constantly with your horrible defense
Why Mitre is on this team is a real question. What is the point of having a farm system full of pitchers if you never use them. Half of them would be better than Meat head.
Nice way to start the 2nd half the season giving up 13 runs to a sub .500 team
When was the last time mitre had a 1-2-3 inning? 2005?
down by 2. left a LOOGY in for the righty instead of going to Wade in the 6th… Saving your bullets for the 7th 8th and 9th is often stupid. the game can be won or loss before the late innings.
girardi using his love child Mitre again. Mitre means game over…………………………
I’ll never understand why astromomers are always the scapegoats, but that’s just the way it is.
It ain’t brain surgery. We all see Mitre has had ZERO stuff this year.
Actually, one of Girardi’s strengths is building a pen out of nothing. But you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Colon and Nunex gave this game away. Mitre just came in to rubber stamp it.
The fact that Meat Head is in means Girardi has given up on this game?? Is he going to pull the regulars now?
Are people seriously spazzing out about Mitre pitching in a losing effort?
Why would the Yankees waste a legit prospect or pitcher in his role. This is job. Take a beating when the game is either out of reach for the Yankees or their opponent.
It is not about who is left to bring in its why is he even on the roster.When i can see him giving up runs before he comes in how can Joe even let him be on the roster.Yes he is last on the train but he should not even be on the train.
This loss makes changes easy. Get a real 3b here tomorrow. Find a lefty. Get another top SP. Add a longman ie replace mitre.
yankeefeminista July 14th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Bojo, I read the box score. However, did you see any velocity readings on the Wang game? Last outing he was up to 92.
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No, but I am sure we’ll read about it in morning’s reports in Nats sites. I’ll post it if I see anything.
Agree with whoever said that Wade should have been in to face Hill.
Great Move Joe.
Why is he now removing guy who has 4 RBI tonight?
IT IS NOT ABOUT MITRE PITCHING IT IS HIM EVEN BEING ON THE ROSTER
This loss makes changes easy. Get a real 3b here tomorrow. Find a lefty. Get another top SP. Add a longman ie replace mitre.
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That all?
Sounds like Cashman has a long night ahead of him…
Does Mitre have a picture of Girardi on the can or something? Why is he even on this team (or any team for that matter)? There’s a reason why the BREWERS dfa’ed him.
Nunez defense (or lack thereof) is much more of a problem going forward than Meat-Tray, who is not exactly called on to pitch in high leverage situations.
@lgy. U serious? The guy has nothing. Has had nothing. With this offense keeping it at 4 makes it a game.
why does Nunez’s helmet always fall off
Can nunez get helmet that fits him or a chin strap. Its ridiculous…
bruceb July 14th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Actually, one of Girardi’s strengths is building a pen out of nothing. But you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Colon and Nunex gave this game away. Mitre just came in to rubber stamp it.
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Correction…To me, this is all on Nunez. If he gets that out, Colon doesn’t have to throw more pitches and tire out. He gets a rest and maybe keeps team in game. and gets the win.
Nick-
LOL. iPad keyboard is not my friend.
Ac1,
I think they send Noesi down tonight, and they keep Mitre as crazy as that sounds
I’m sorry everyone. Ac1 thinks Mitre is fine. Logan a top loogy. Nubez a competent 3b. And we don’t need starting pitching.
Sorry ac1!!
I think they send Noesi down tonight, and they keep Mitre as crazy as that sounds
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Would be a HUGE mistake.
Noesi has been huge for us.
Dont think we should go 10 days without him.
Oh well. Starting off the second half with a pretty fat thud.
Boone Logan in his career vs RHB .310/.388/.485
That was the game. Anything after that is just wasted breath to complain about.
Ace July 14th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
I’m sorry everyone. Ac1 thinks Mitre is fine. Logan a top loogy. Nubez a competent 3b. And we don’t need starting pitching.
Sorry ac1!!
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You are an f-n idiot. Seriously. You armchair GM like it is a video game. If it were that easy to fix everything, Cashman would do it…..
When you list 4 things the yankees should do by tomorrow you just sound like a total fool.
Of course, complain away about stuff that happened before Logan faced Hill!
Nunez is not a 3rd basemen, and has rarely played there. Therefore, he will be prone to making mistakes.
ac1,
As i said crazy but….
Well, at least we didn’t use Mo.
*make* mistakes
Ace July 14th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
I’m sorry everyone. Ac1 thinks Mitre is fine. Logan a top loogy. Nubez a competent 3b. And we don’t need starting pitching.
Sorry ac1!!
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Hopefully Cashman listens to you tonight and goes and trades for David Wright to play 3rd for a month, Matt Thornton (sure that wont require us to lose 3 prospects), and Felix Hernandez…. Oh trade Michael Pineda to be our 12th man in the bullpen…
You’re right, we should have no trouble getting that all done.
Mitre looking to start a fight….he is ready to street fight!
Nunez is not a 3rd basemen, and has rarely played there. Therefore, he will be prone to making mistakes.
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Calling up Golson instead of Laird is pretty comical.
No easy task facing Morrow tomorrow-Pitched a 17 strikeout 1 hitter complete game against the Rays last year.
LGY July 14th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Boone Logan in his career vs RHB .310/.388/.485
That was the game. Anything after that is just wasted breath to complain about.
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Yep.
Good night all. No reason to watch a game with the sacrificial lamb in to take a pounding.
since coming back to the yankees. Mitre has given up 6 runs in 3.2/3 inings.
It does seem pretty unnecessary to have Golson here. Laird should be here, playing 3b and nunez back to our back up INF. (no reason to have pena here)
Don’t screw up our chance to come back, Mitre!
i do love the yankees suck chants from the perrenial 4th place blue jay fans.
Toronto seems to be falling for Mitre’s strategy to lull them into a state of over-confidence.
This is embarrassing. Meat Tray is totally useless…
Did they really think Mitre had anything? MIL would have kept him if he did.
Should use Ramiro Pena if they want defense. Nunez will make the same mistakes Arod made when he first transitioned. Nunez has proven himself a hitter at the ML level. Growing pains. Yankee fans don’t like growing pains. Part of being a rookie. Groans and all.
Good night everyone
All of this without Joey Bats.
I wish i had what Mitre has on the yankees because i can throw 89 and do as good as he is doing.How much does it get paid from NY? anything over a dime is too much.
Mitres not working out at all.
Ugh! This is it, Mitre, you’ve got to hold the line at 14 runs!
Toronto scored 8 runs in the 1st, so the Yanks will probably score 8 in the 9th, but it would tough to ask for more.
Benny Blanco July 14th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
since coming back to the yankees. Mitre has given up 6 runs in 3.2/3 inings.
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I really don’t understnad what happened to him. He was very good last year, and started out well in 2011. The next thing you know, the guy gets released after a few bad outings, and can’t seem to get anybody out for the Yanks.
Nice play by the statue at SS
This is just a brutal loss…would have rather lost 10-0 so I wasn’t interested all night.
even Jeter contributing to this disaster…they better come out to win tomorrow
LGY July 14th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Calling up Golson instead of Laird is pretty comical.
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That is mind boggling. You lose a third baseman and bring up an outfielder.
16-7. What a way to start the second half.
DFA Meattray…..I know the game was out of reach before he came in, but he just flat out sucks.
Jerkface July 14th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Mitres not working out at all.
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No, he isn’t. I think that it still may be too early to give up on him, but he’s running out of time.
Don’t worry guys….Garcia is pitching tomorrow, even though it would be normal rest for Sabathia. Maybe he had too much to eat in the Bahamas.
Mitre is staying in now because why waste another arm? I’m reminded of the time when the Yanks were playing the devil rays back when Lou was coaching them and blew a 10+ run lead and Lou left his pitcher in there when the yanks scored 14 in that inning b/c he was so p i s s e d. Same thing? No. But it wouldn’t surprise me if Girardi at this point has called this a lost cause already and won’t bring in anyone else.
I wouldn’t bring in a new pitcher. This game is over. Why waste a bullpen arm for a game you can’t win?
They have to bring up Laird and give him a chance at 3rd base. Cashman is fooling himself if he really thinks that Nunez can play 3rd base for 4-6 weeks. Unless Nunez is going to be a 30 homerun guy he can’t play everyday making 1+ errors per game. They need someone with better defense to play everyday at that position.
LGY July 14th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Calling up Golson instead of Laird is pretty comical.
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They might as well take another look at him in the bigs before the trade deadline to help them determine if they need to trade for bench help.
WCYF and LGY-
I think the move was done based on Nunez recent succss filling in for Jeter at ss. However, I think tonight will show them that Nunez won’t cut in the field at 3rd for a month and another move will be forthcoming soon….
Meat head wasn’t supposed to see daylight but Colon’s implosion (thanks in part to Nunez) made this game over before it began. The pen isn’t deep enough to absorb a 1 inning starter.
One of Cashman’s biggest weaknesses is managing the 40 and 25 man rosters. Year after year just consistently head scratching moves.
The annual we need to carry 13 pitchers is my favorite couple of weeks during the season.
Feels like it’s 9-0 all over again. Sigh. End sarcasm.
LGY July 14th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
The annual we need to carry 13 pitchers is my favorite couple of weeks during the season.
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When is the media going to start hammering Tex?
If the yanks don’t drop kick Mitre to the curb tomorrow morning – I will be stunned.
Tex needs to pick it up starting tomorrow. He swings at too many high fastballs and tries to get under them but he should be laying off of them. With Arod out he needs to be able to carry the team instead of being a homerun or nothing guy.
“When is the media going to start hammering Tex?”
Hammering him about what? Being a streaky hitter? This is who he is. How is taking a beating from the press going to change that?
Can Stump ever part with his boyfriend Mitre. This guy is the most pathetic pitcher in the league. WHY IS HE ON THIS TEAM?????
What an embarrassment tonight has been for Yankee fans. Total team failure. Climb back to 9-7 only to give those 7 runs right back. Mitre has to be released!
The media used to kill A-Rod, discuss Jeter’s downfall, but Teixeira’s batting average is a disgrace. He was a .300 hitter before he got here. I don’t know what his problem is.
Laura – I Bleed Blue July 14th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
16-7. What a way to start the second half.
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Hey. Only 10 earned runs.
GoldGlove9486 July 14th, 2011 at 10:06 pm
He was a .300 hitter before he got here.
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False
The game was lost when Girardi brought in Logan instead of Wade, or somebody else more reliable.
Tex was never a .300 hitter. Look up his stats before posting.
Tex was a .300 hitter before he got here. Even hit .292 his first year here. He hit .308 between Atlanta and Angels.
Rephrase : Tex is a career .280 hitter.
NYY fan in NH July 14th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Tex was a .300 hitter before he got here. Even hit .292 his first year here. He hit .308 between Atlanta and Angels.
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You’re cherry-picking. He was a career .280 (roughly) hitter before he got here.
Please send Mitre to DFA land.
I think even the Scranton Yankees would rather keep Kei Igawa over Mitre.
Even Ivan Nova lost today too. Sigh.