Postgame notes: “I’m just trying to finish the year strong”
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Notes, Podcast on Sep 13, 2011 
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After six innings of one-run ball — his second strong start in a row — Phil Hughes ERA has dropped to a nice, round number: 6.00. Truth is, there’s nothing nice about it, and Hughes knows there’s not nearly enough time to make his season numbers look pretty.
All that’s left are these final few regular season starts, and then the month of October.
“I can’t change what’s already happened,” Hughes said. “But from this point on I can try to pitch well enough to have a job when the playoffs come around. I’d love be out there and help this team as much as I can, because you know we always have a good chance of winning, so that’s really the only goal I have right now.”
Beyond CC Sabathia, the Yankees postseason rotation is anyone’s guess. Everyone seems to be pitching for a job, and no one seems to have a spot absolutely guaranteed. Tonight, Hughes made his case, and his strongest statement might have been getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth.
“That was a huge situation and he really dug deep right there,” Austin Romine said. “Larry told him, ‘This is your game right here, let’s go get it.’ I was fired up, and he didn’t even bat an eye. He kind of dug deep there and got out of that situation.”
This was a win defined by the Yankees ability to score against Felix Hernandez. That’s what will be remembered about this game. If anything else, it might be Romine’s debut as a starting catcher and his first big league hit. Hughes’ performance will be secondary. His big picture impact will be whatever impact it has on defining his role next month.
“At this point, I guess the whole six-man thing doesn’t really hold as much weight,” Hughes said. “We’re coming up on the last part of the year, and as long as they keep CC on five days, I think that’s pretty much all you can worry about. At this point I’m just trying to finish off the year strong and see what happens when October rolls around.”
Here’s Hughes.
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• The Yankees got to Hernandez tonight, something they hadn’t really done in a while. Not to this extent, anyway, and Girardi thought that was a key part of Hughes getting through the sixth. “You don’t want to give them any life,” Girardi said. “(Hernandez) might go back out if it’s 6-3, or 6-4, so I thought that was really big on Hughes’ part.”
• As he so often does, Girardi said the difference for Hughes was his ability to spot pitches. “I just think his location,” Girardi said. “He got some outs on changeups tonight. I thought his curveball was better. He attacked. For Phil, it comes down to location, like most of our pitchers. His curveball seemed to be sharper to me tonight, and he got some strikeouts on it.”
• Not yet knowing whether he would start, Romine showed up extra early at the park to start preparing just in case. “I thought he did a very good job,” Girardi said. “We were just talking (in the dugout) about situations and how to attack some of the guys. They took the plan, they executed the plan and I thought he did a real nice job.”
• Romine on his first big league hit: “They say that first one is the hardest one to get. I was kind of starting to think about it, and then it just happened. It made me relax.”
• Significant impact from Chris Dickerson, who had exactly one at-bat since rejoining the team this month. He hadn’t faced live pitching in two weeks, but he had a hit in each of his first two at-bats, including a two-run homer off King Felix. It was Dickerson’s first big league home run since May of 2009. “He made us look really smart is what he did,” Girardi said. “I don’t know if he’s had an at-bat since he’s been back up with us, but he’s used to that. He’s been a guy that’s come off the bench and gotten spot starts, and he was prepared to play.”
• Girardi on why he finally went with Dickerson against a right-hander: “It’s a big outfield, (and) Hughesy can be a fly ball pitcher at times.”
• Turns out, the Yankees weren’t sure Dickerson would be able to stay in the game after that first single. He jammed his right thumb badly sliding into second base on the stolen base, and Dickerson initially thought it was broken. He said he’s been using a bat with a thicker handle lately, and that mean he didn’t have to put as much pressure on his thumb when he swung.
• Hughes was fired up when Curtis Granderson hauled in the last out in the sixth inning. It was a nice running play that made a significant difference in this start being a good one.
• Mark Teixeira hit his 15th career homer at Safeco, that ties him with Eric Chavez for the second-most by any opponent in this stadium. Rafael Palmeiro hit 17.
• Derek Jeter has an 11-game hitting streak, his longest of the season. He’s hitting .326 during the streak.
• Hernandez had a five-game winning streak against the Yankees, the longest ever for a Mariners pitcher. “It was nice to finally get a win against him,” Girardi said.
Associated Press photos
Thanks for the late night recap, Chad.
Hughes did his job. Good game all around.
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“I haven’t even thought about that,” Romine said. “I don’t know [Cervelli's] situation. I don’t know what is going on, but if they want me to catch in the playoffs, if they want to keep me around that would probably be the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. “That’s what you want, you want to be in the playoffs with the Yankees. It would probably be the best part of my life.”
Espn recap. Super Smash Brothers relax after taking down the king. Montero happy for Romine.
http://espn.go.com/new-york/ml.....tributions
Hughes has allowed only two runs or less in six of his last eight starts. He should be in the rotation and on the playoff roster.
Can this please be the last time we have to see Proctor in a game? and can someone please tell me why Proctor was seen as a better bet than Pendleton?
West Coast Yankee Fan September 13th, 2011 at 4:52 am
Hughes has allowed only two runs or less in six of his last eight starts. He should be in the rotation and on the playoff roster.
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Agreed – and if he has another couple of strong starts before the season ends he might be their #2 starter. I guess Colon could potentially get a game 2 start, but only if he gets some rest and looks a little stronger. I don’t see Garcia starting in a playoff game unless he starts to look stronger and gets better command. I assume that a few strong Burnett starts could push him into #4 starter territory, but right now I see the playoff rotation being CC#1, Hughes#2, Colon#3 and ?#4…
Morning, great effort by the Yanks last night against King Felix. A win they needed to have.
Doing a little schedule watching, the next 6 games should shape how important the last few games of the season will be. The Yanks have 2 against Seattle, 1 with Minn, and 3 with Toronto. TB gets Balt for 2 and then the Sox and the Rays square off for four games. If the Yanks can either maintain their current advantage or build it, it will go along ways towards improving chances at the end of the year where they play 6 against the Rays and 3 with the Sox.
Doesn’t look to me that the Rays could catch the Yanks, it would take a almost collapse by the Yanks and the Rays winning almost all of their games.
The Rays can be a scary team when they get on a roll. But aside from the 4 game skip, the Yankees have been playing well down the stretch. It’s not particularly insightful to say that it all depends on how well their starting rotation does down the stretch. If AJ can continue to provide some mediocre starts, Hughes stays strong and Colon and Freddy can continue to provide some solid starts, then obviously they won’t collapse (no need to comment on CC). But their rotation is fragile and I worry that the predicted fade from Freddy and Bart will arrive down the stretch and make things a little more exciting than it needs to be!
Just think of where this team would be if they hadn’t had the 4 game skip – they’d be sitting pretty right now. (not that a 4 game lead is anything to complain about!).
Nice surpise.
The Yankees had an insurrection and they overthrew the King.
Long live the Yankees.
Here a small photo tribute to Hughes and the team for the unexpected win.
https://picasaweb.google.com/109721757058432487394/Sep132011?authkey=Gv1sRgCOWLqNvdwKyV5wE#
P.S. It’s about time Joe listened to me on Dickerson.
Great win last night…..huge moral boost to the offense to touch up Felix like they did. Full 4 games up now in the division which is a nice cushion this time of year.
Hughes threw the ball well….he held his velo as well as I’ve seen him this year to 100 pitches……I still think he could get in that postseason rotation……the only thing though is that if he’s not clearly the guy they may elect to go with Freddy because of Phil’s history of success in short relief……the Yanks apparently wont give Betances a chance and Soriano scares me……so Hughes out in the pen wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world really.
Back to Betances…..I really don’t understand why the Yanks wont give a guy that throws 98 mph a chance to show what he can do in short relief……especially with how shaky Soriano is.
Great win……think sweep and go get it…..put this baby away
Let’s broom Seattle.
Sux have to face Morrow and Romero using peashooters only- Wakefield and Lackley.
Let’s gain some more ground.
Blake-
Let me splain it to ya’.
Because Girardi is conservative.
He doesn’t like to take risks.
Don’t bother to thank me.
MTU,
I would understanding and that if Scott Proctor wasn’t also a risk……the upside is too great to at least see what the kid can do.
Matt Moore has never thrown a big league inning…..that’s not.stopping them from using him….nor.did it with Helickson or Price.
Betances could be a dominant short reliever…..they should.at least find out
Blake-
Maybe you’re right. I imagine we’ll see Betances at some point. I doubt very much that Girardi would give him any serious consideration at this point. He’ll get a look only IMO.
Sorry Bud. I just don’t see it as in the cards for this year.
The Yankees will never operate like Tampa.
Girardi isn’t Maddon. He just isn’t very creative.
Look how freakin’ long it took to see Montero behind the plate.
MTU,
You’re probably right…..
MTU
P.S. It’s about time Joe listened to me on Dickerson.
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I’ts good he didn’t listen to you about Andrew.
Why would we want the Yankees to operate like Tampa?
I understand fans wanting to see the young guys get a chance, especially in a game where there is such a big lead. However, reading thru the game thread, nobody seemed happy and excited about winning against King Felix, just disappointed about not seeing the kids.
and I have to think this is not Girardi’s decision alone
Kate-
I was. Gave them a photo tribute for overthrowing the King.
blake
The Yankees BP is set as it is.
No need to add to it now.
If Betances was put in the pen for the PO what role would he play?
Not one of importance.
Maine-
That’s why I better stick to Hiking and Photography.
beautiful pix MTU…how do you get a rainbow w/o any rain?
Kate,
Extremely happy about the win and how they played…..just looking toward to October and wish the Yanks would be a little more proactive about trying to squeeze the most they can out of their roster……Proctor is what he is, he’s a burned out journeyman……he seems as risky to me as anybody else.
MTU
I should leave you alone about that.
But I just can’t!!
Kate-
I ordered it up special.
Seriously, we often get moisture in the air w/o it actually ever hitting the ground.
Out here it’s called “verga”. That’s what made that one possible.
There were scattered T-storms in the area.
Blake
Back to Betances…..I really don’t understand why the Yanks wont give a guy that throws 98 mph a chance to show what he can do in short relief……especially with how shaky Soriano is
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It’s not out of caracter with what the Yanks do, they are conservative with their young prospects. I don’t know if it’s it’s right or not. But I remember a young kid named Phil Simms getting put in there pretty quick in a different sport and it turned out pretty good. Last night might have been a good spot to at least let him face a hitter(s), I’d agree with that.
Maine-
It’s OK. You just can’t help yourself. I understand.
But just remember paybacks are a b*tch.
blake
The Yankees BP is set as it is.
No need to add to it now.
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It might be set, but there are some question marks out there. Mo and Robertson have been pitching well. I’d have to say the rest of the bunch has been inconsistent.
Time to score with Movie Trivia this morning, as Forrest Gump said life is like a bunch of choclates, you never know what your going to be getting.
Kate-
I misunderstood your question I think.
I combined those photos from the eve before when we had T-storms in the area.
Sorry for the confusion.
upstate kate -
I noticed the same thing.
You would think the Yankees have no idea what they’re doing, and yet, here they are, hobbled and all, with an unsettled pitching staff, two rookie catchers, sitting in first place, 4 games up.
How???
MTU September 13th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Maine-
It’s OK. You just can’t help yourself. I understand.
But just remember paybacks are a b*tch.
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That’s the trouble here.
Have to constantly watch your back not knowing where the attack might come from.
Villa Nova-Ya September 13th, 2011 at 8:07 am
upstate kate -
I noticed the same thing.
You would think the Yankees have no idea what they’re doing, and yet, here they are, hobbled and all, with an unsettled pitching staff, two rookie catchers, sitting in first place, 4 games up.
How???
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Boston has become a train wreck, the last two Yanks games have helped, but Boston going in the cra#$%er has sure helped matters.
I am a believer in Hughes’ future but there is no way I would trust him starting in the playoffs.
He has been too inconsistent this season. From his basic stats, to his fastball velocity, and the quality of his secondary stuff.
He can help in the pen but I wouldn’t consider him for the rotation unless there is an injury.
Yanks also have the best run differential in MLB.
Seems to me that there’s no one better you you lead the league in outscoring your opponents.
I don’t think there’s any chance of Betances being on the post-season roster. I, too, would like to see him get an inning or so and last night seemed like it would have been a good opportunity. But really the Yankees are not auditioning him or the other guys for next season. They know Betances is going to start at AAA. And their bullpen really is set. Unless an injury comes along, they’re going with the guys what brung them this far. They don’t really have the need for a Joba, circa 2007.
They’re not going to not use Soriano, even if he’s been a bit shaky the last couple of outings.
I think what got me reading the thread this morning was the depth of the vitriol against Girardi for not satisfying the demands of some fans to get to see Betances.
Heck, anyone that follows the Yankees knows that a veteran, like Proctor, will get opportunities before the kids except under certain narrow circumstances.
Hughes’ arm just isn’t there yet where you can reasonably rely on him bringing quality stuff in October.
Gary
Soriano has been an issue but no way do the Yankees not use him in the role he’s been in.
Logan, Ayala, and Noesi have done what they are used for, middle innings and lefty spec.
During the PO you can use the better arms more because of the gaps between games.
From what has been said Betances has had some trouble with control.
That’s not what you want in important situations in the PO.
I’m not saying he won’t pitch well just don’t think he’s ready yet.
so are they keeping CC on 5 days rest or not? Does anyone know? ESPN, which I know is not a good source, has him on a couple of days extra rest…
This weeks Playoff Projections
American League
Weekly Review
Playoff
% Chance
Team
4-Sep
11-Sep
% Diff
Win Div
Detroit Tigers
98.1%
100.0%
1.9%
100.0%
New York Yankees
99.6%
98.8%
-0.8%
80.5%
Texas Rangers
95.3%
93.4%
2.0%
93.3%
Boston Red Sox
99.6%
90.6%
-9.0%
18.7%
Tampa Bay Rays
0.8%
10.4%
8.6%
0.8%
Los Angeles Angels
4.6%
6.8%
2.2%
6.7%
Seattle Mariners
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Minnesota Twins
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Cleveland Indians
1.4%
0.0%
-1.4%
0.0%
Oakland Athletics
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Chicago White Sox
0.5%
0.0%
-0.5%
0.0%
Kansas City Royals
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Baltimore Orioles
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Toronto Blue Jays
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
When Joba injured his shoulder it took him a year and half to regain his velocity.
Hughes is doing much better but he isn’t all the way there yet.
His arm hasn’t fully rebounded.
Not sure it will this season. As long as he stays competitive no harm in trying to get him there.
If not, he might be a weapon out of the pen as you say.
IMO he’s way better than AJ. Of course that ain’t sayin’ much.
It’s too bad the Sux had an off day yesterday, beating the M’s coupled with another Sux loss would have been sweet.
Hopefully tonite that will be the case. ‘AJ’ permitting of course.
Maine,
I don’t really trust Soriano at all…..Im not sayig Betances should be anything or have any role…….I just think they should do due diligence and see how he looks out of the pen as a short reliever…..some starters see an uptick in their stuff and it really gives them a ton of confidence and they dominate in that role…….id just like to find out is all.
Gary -
Absolutely Boston going south is a help. I don’t dispute that. But, still, they are where they are also due in big part to the full measure of the season to date. They’ve played at a fairly even rate all season, in spite of an awful lot of hits to the pitching staff and position players and really never running on all cylinders.
It seems to me they’ve used their depth well, and the players they’ve relied upon have come up pretty big. That’s something to be very proud of.
Magic number at 12. The loss column looms good for the Yankees
Tonight and maybe one more start is all Burnett gets to show if he’s deserving of a postseason roster spot.
Rays looking like they won’t be denied. Toronto can do damage in Beansville for the next 2 games before the Rays get a 4-game crack at the Sux over next weekend.
Villa Nova-Ya
You want to be carefull.
You read my mind and posted before I did.
You don’t want to go there because you might never be the same.
Did I see that your wife had a BD on the 10th?
My wife’s is the 9th.
MaineYankee September 13th, 2011 at 8:15 am
Gary
Soriano has been an issue but no way do the Yankees not use him in the role he’s been in.
Logan, Ayala, and Noesi have done what they are used for, middle innings and lefty spec.
During the PO you can use the better arms more because of the gaps between games.
From what has been said Betances has had some trouble with control.
That’s not what you want in important situations in the PO.
I’m not saying he won’t pitch well just don’t think he’s ready yet.
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Hey Maine, I was just looking at the score at that point, 9-3 I thought was a pretty low risk. To me something is wrong with Soriano. I don’t know if it’s physical or mental but he’s not pitching like the pitcher he is. The guy was pretty dominant, he just doesn’t look like that pitcher anymore.
no MTU you answered my question perfectly. I was just wondering about the rainbow.
and I certainly understand the desire to see the young guys, especially in what turned out to be a blow out game, but where was all the joy in beating King Felix?
Blake-
Same here. I’d love to package AJ and Soriano in a trade (I know. Fantasy.)
In the meantime let’s hope that Soriano finds it in time for the PS.
He’s been a disaster so far.
I was saying to my husband that at least Boston fans didn’t have to worry about losing last night as they weren’t playing…but they did end up further behind thanks to the Yankees and Rays…a sad turn of events for the alleged best team in baseball
Now they may feel Betances is gassed and they don’t want him throwing many more innings…..and if that’s the case then ok…..but if its not then why give Proctor innings and not one of your own who has better stuff?
Anyway…..the Yanks need to think sweep here…..they are facing mediocre lefties the next two nights and you figure Toronto will win at least one of the next two nights with those pitching matchups…..if the Yanks come back from the WC with a 5 game lead then they’ll be sittin pretty.
If you are Soriano you have to wonder if he made a good decision. Clearly if he put up an outstanding year he would have cemented better his evolution to closer and the big money. However, given the way he has pitched and the way Robertson has pitched it’s a not so fast. Further, I think he damaged his ability to opt out and go elsewhere in a closer role for the big money. I think right now his problems are probably more mental than physical, his looks just convey he’s not happy with this setup role.
VN-
Cashman deserves an enormous amount of credit for building up the Farm to provide that depth.
Hey. We could be like Boston.
Soriano already got his big money though…….
blake September 13th, 2011 at 8:29 am
Soriano already got his big money though…….
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Blake they always want more.
Gary-
He has the big money from the Yankees w/o any of the risk on his part.
If he’s not good we’re stuck with him.
That’s the problem.
MTU -
Actually, the birthday was yesterday, the 12th, but because of our schedules, we celebrated on the 10th. Happy b’day to your wife!
I didn’t watch much of the game-I watched the first half hour, took a break to watch The Big C, turned the game back on to see Dickerson crush a HR, and at that point felt OK about turning it off to go to bed. Thank you Dickerson!
Blake-
When we whiffed on Lee I though it made sense to build an Industrial strength BP w. the addition of Soriano.
One thing I did not like was the contract.
It was putrid. The risk was all on our side.
So far It’s coming back to bite us.
To his credit Cashman thoroughly opposed that contract.
MTU-beautiful pictures! Was that a double rainbow, or does it just look that way in the picture?
VN-
You confused me with Maine.
Please don’t ever do that again !
What an insult.
Erin-
Thanks. My pleasure.
Yup. A double. With a pot of gold at the end of it.
MTU,
I was for signing Soriano…..one thing though is he’s a bit different pitcher than I thought he was….I didn’t like the contract but I wasn’t really aware that he relies on location as much as he does……he has to locate very well or he’s pretty hittable as he doesn’t throw 97 and his secondary stuff is pretty mediocre.
Blake-
The year before we signed him he was absolutely dominant.
Whatever he was using to get that done I’d like to see it show up.
We could sure use that going forward and into the PO’s.
MTU/Maine Yankee –
Oops!!!
Sorry for the misread!!
It’s either the lack of sleep or the insufficient caffeine.
Rafael Palmeiro hit 17*
(* he cheated)
MTU, with a leprechan guarding the pot of gold, I assume?
or perhaps some little guard dogs protecting the gold?
Erin-
Pedroia does that part-time in the off season. That’s correct.
Good morning everyone.
MTU thanks for the morning photo tribute pick-me-up!!
raymagnetic posted that the Yankees lead the majors in run differential. Here’s the proof, plus more!!
http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings
This was discussed last night, but here’s my wish:
Yankees win the division with best record and homefield advantage.
RS finish 3rd, Rays get wild card.
Rays then play their ALDS series and lose the 5th game in a long tiring extra inning game, against their opponent.
Yankees don’t worry about facing either of their division rivals and march into the WS!
MTU September 13th, 2011 at 8:36 am
VN-
You confused me with Maine.
Please don’t ever do that again !
What an insult.
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I felt that slap in the face right through the computer.
MTU,
I heard Kevin Kennedy talking about Soriano the other day…..he worked with Tampa last year. He said that Soriano had a good year but he wasn’t nearly as.dominant stuff wise as Benoit was…..that his location was just pinpoint all year and that carried him.
YT-
Thanks. Glad to oblige.
Finish it !
And the Yankees sweep the Phillies.
MTU September 13th, 2011 at 8:45 am
Erin-
Pedroia does that part-time in the off season. That?s correct.
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Maine-
What did I tell you ?
We’re square now, right ?
Blake-
We’ll I wish he’d hurry up and find his GPS again.
And the Yankees sweep the Phillies.
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Hope so, but that team reminds me of the Reds teams of the mid 70′s.
MTU-
And the Yankees sweep the Braves!!
Who had a birthday?
Gary/YT-
I can always dream right ?
MTU,
Can you believe that IPK is going for his 20th win?
When I looked at some of his video from this year he was throwing 93-94 MPH. I’m happy for him.
Off-topic, but did anyone else see where the Cardinals gave Carpenter a 2-year extension?
Benny-
Incredible.
We had to lose someone to get Grandy.
I wish him well too.
Pat M. said he would be a 15 game winner for a long time to come.
He underestimated a little.
Gary September 13th, 2011 at 8:51 am
And the Yankees sweep the Phillies.
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Hope so, but that team reminds me of the Reds teams of the mid 70?s.
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I don’t think the Phillies offense is as good as that Reds team.
Villa,
Yeah, nice move for the Cards. I read that they are trying to lock up Berkman as well. Insurance in case Pujols doesn’t come back? Or alternatively, trying to convince Pujols they are serious about winning?
Yankee Trader September 13th, 2011 at 8:51 am
MTU-
And the Yankees sweep the Braves!!
Who had a birthday?
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My wife and Villa Nova’s wife.
VN-
Carpenter got 21M, I believe, for 2 years. Good pitcher and good signing.
Rafael Soriano hasn’t had a 1-2-3 inning without giving up a hit or walk in his last 10 appearances and lefties are hitting .341. Not the bullpen arm I’d trust to come in and shut down the opponent.
I have no problem with Joe keeping the regulars in last night, nor do I have any problem with him putting Proctor and Ayala in to pitch. Here is why. After being on a 5-game (?) losing streak, the Yanks managed to pull one out in Anaheim. He wanted to get his regulars back to the feel of winning games, as a team. And he wants to get the team back on a winning streak. It isn’t like the Yankees won 5 in a row and he refused to rest regulars in a blowout. Those guys need to feel winning games again, as a team. Girardi knows when the time is right to give someone an audition.
The regulars are the ones who will have gotten the Yankees to the postseason, and the regulars are the ones who will help the Yankees win in the postseason. If it weren’t for problems with our catchers, you likely wouldn’t be seeing the kids starting as catchers either. When Girardi feels that the team has its sealegs back – and it might be sooner rather than later, I’m sure he’ll get some of the callups into games.
I guess I always get queasy when there is the forum unrest and demand to get some of the callups into games, because this forum can be as critical as it can be complimentary. I still have a bad taste in my mouth about the entire Melancon episode.
About Proctor – he’s still a veteran presence. I have no idea whether he will make the postseason roster but it won’t surprise me if he does. Since the Yankees haven’t had the luxury of having a healthy and reliable bullpen all season long, and because the bullpen is a critical part of winning in the postseason, I would think Girardi would definitely prefer to cull a veteran presence if he can do it, even at this point. It appears he wants Proctor to be the guy. If Proctor works out, I have no problem at all with him being on the roster. If he doesn’t, oh well. But there is no way to know that without continuing to bring him into games.
MTU,
It was a big trade off. IPK had to struggle in order to succeed. His experience with the yankees helped him tremendously.
I will repost a version of my last post later in the day because it was more the night crew who had problems with Joe keeping the regulars in and also putting Proctor out there rather than one of the kids.
Maine-
Had I known your wife was celebrating a birthday this weekend I would have stayed in Maine a few extra days and taken you all out for lobster!!
VN-Happy Birthday wishes also to your wife.
Yankee Trader September 13th, 2011 at 9:03 am
Maine-
Had I known your wife was celebrating a birthday this weekend I would have stayed in Maine a few extra days and taken you all out for lobster!!
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Now you tell me.
MTU — gorgeous photos again. Love the small creeks you find in Utah. My grandparents had one on their property. Heavenly.
Hey — please send along my belated birthday wishes to Mrs. MTU! Is she a Yankee fan, as well? What about the Mops?
LOVE the use of “broom” as a verb.
Oh, and Dickerson finally got to come out of Girardi’s ominous “doghouse” where good players are relegated for some unknown reason (e.g., DRob prior to this year…).
GREAT win against the King.
TrentonThunder After playing 200 games w/ the #Thunder in ’10 & ’11, Austin Romine roped his 1st MLB hit last night! Awesome! http://atmlb.com/nZYjtH #Yankees
Trisha-
Good morning. As many of us on the east coast were staying up late in what was a 9-1 game at the time, most wanted to see Betances or even Brackman come in to pitch the next inning before retiring for the night.
I’ve seen enough of Proctor pitching for the Braves that I turned off the broadcast and went to sleep.
Thanks, Yankee Trader.
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Could it be Soriano is still have some health issues?
When he first came back, he was really quite good. It’s more recent that he’s been having some difficulty.
I don’t read his unhappiness at this juncture with his spot in the bullpen, but rather his own displeasure at not being as effective as he must want to be. When he got back, he told Girardi he’d do whatever he was asked, and I believe he must have meant it to say it.
Anyway, it’s irrelevant. He just needs to be more effective – however he does it.
Benny-
Yeah. You hate to lose potential 15 game winners but we we had an opportunity to obtain an elite CF’er in his prime. We were really short on those.
Fortunately, the Yankees guessed right and were able to correct his flaws.
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Benny, I too am happy for Kennedy. I’m also of the school of thought that you can’t automatically transfer success back to the Bronx, no matter who the player. I believe that certain personalities thrive better in certain locales than others, and I do believe that Kennedy is someone who does better in a more mellow environment. JMO
But since I never choose to look back but rather ahead, all I can say is GO YANKEES! ONWARD AND UPWARD!!!
I’m with blake – I’m not sure I understand the resistance to get the young arms out there to see what they have, especially since we have already seen how valuable guys like Montero and Romine can be.
I don’t love our pen. Mo is Mo. Robertson is Mo-lite. But other than those two, in a big spot, do you trust the Logans, Alayas, or Sorianos to shut them down? Wade’s been a great find.. but I still think we could use another arm out there. I’m thinking if Hughes continues to pitch like this that arm might be attached to AJ’s body.
Proctor has a 6.49 ERA this season.
I’m not sure why anyone would think he’s more reliable than a young kid simply because he has the scars the show he went to battle with Joe The Great Destroyer of Arms Torre in a time long ago and in a place we now know as Yankee Stadium II.
Wang-
That one is literally right in my backyard. How lucky can ya’ get ?
It’s not my wife who has the birthday. It’s VN and Maine’s wives.
But thanks just the same.
I love the Payson area. We almost moved there. I bet you have some great memories.
And yeah. It’s about time Dickerson got in a game.