Yankees decision makers pondering roster possibilities
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Sep 28, 2011 
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With Brian Cashman in town, the Yankees coaching staff had its first official playoff roster discussion yesterday. They’ll continue that conversation this afternoon, and likely won’t finalize anything until a division series opponent is set.
“We’ll let what was said be digested from everybody involved and we’ve got to go over some advance scouting stuff (today),” Cashman said. “Prior to that or after that, we’ll pick it up again… There are certain aspects of the roster that are a lot more discussable than others. I know one thing, it’s going to be hard. We’ve got a lot of talent there.”
Cashman wouldn’t say who expects to fill the rotation, but he doesn’t see that as the most pressing issue.
“I think our pitching is a lot better than we’re getting credit for,” he said. “I don’t feel like we’re trying to come up with a third starter. I don’t feel that way at all. I think it’s more the bench that is really the big focus, and how does the pen round out? That’s going to be the big thing.”
On the bench, the biggest question seems to be whether or not to carry a true backup catcher.
“I don’t want to get specific,” Cashman said. “Joe has already said publicly Montero is on. It’s really Romine, if he makes it or doesn’t make it.”
In the bullpen, the Yankees have to sort through leftover starters and situational relievers.
“Usually you got to cut down from five to three (starters) in the postseason so there’s two guys who are going to have to go to the pen, or off the roster,” Cashman said. “I’m sure those two would rather be active than not, but there is an unknown about how they’ll handle it mentally and physically, and how they can perform. It’s unknown. You don’t know.”
On the possibility of carrying a second lefty:
“It’s a discussion point,” Cashman said. “That’s one area that (the opponent) would probably apply, if you’re playing an offense with a lot of lefties and stuff like that. That could necessitate something. That’s probably the only place the opponent really comes into play, with Valdes.”
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Leave Romine off. They have 2 guys rhat can emergency catch if need be…..otherwise Martin is going to catch every inning.
Love him but no to Romine. If Martin gets hurt, only then you make the roster move.
J. Alfred Prufrock September 28th, 2011 at 12:26 pm
…and as long as we’re ordering, I’ll take The Jesus behind the dish please, to go with Dealin’ Dellin…
thank you.
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I will take the red snapper cakes. My Trenton bring-in food when Dealin’ Dellin pitches for the Thunder. Let’s hope Dealin’ starts. Off to work until past gametime. Therefore: Go Dellin! Be healthy, Yanks! Go O’s. Have a good day, all.
SMH Pete
“That Ryan Lavarnway can hit has never been a question. He hit at Yale and he has hit .284 in the minors for the Red Sox with an OPS of .897. Lavarnway has 50 home runs in the last two minor league seasons.
Vaunted Yankees prospect Jesus Montero, by way of comparison, had 39 home runs over the same two seasons with a minor league OPS of .814.”
http://www.boston.com/sports/b.....readerComm
Every time I hear “Carmine” I picture Kelly Lebrock in the underwear of a teenage Anthony Michael Hall. TMI? Yes. Yes I know.
Yes that’s why Montero is a top 5 prospect and Lavernway isn’t……..jorge vasquez hits a lot of minor league homers also.
seriously LGY? Too many donuts have affected PAbe’s thought process
salty going down was a blessing in disguise for boston
“salty going down was a blessing in disguise for boston”
The Rays will steal 20 bases tomorrow if they play.
Shame Spencer September 28th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Every time I hear ?Carmine? I picture Kelly Lebrock in the underwear of a teenage Anthony Michael Hall. TMI? Yes. Yes I know.
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Nice. We need more John Hughes references on LoHud
upstate kate September 28th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
seriously LGY? Too many donuts have affected PAbe’s thought process
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Did not know he had a thought process. I guess it’s a process to come up with that and the Yankees are better with Cody at third though.
blake, he won that game for them last nite
Mick,
Yup he did……but that won’t stop the Rays from running like crazy……and its a one game sample
salty was horrible, at the plate and behind it
anything is an improvement
Peter, Peter, Peter..ah well.. can’t blame the guy. He’s just trying to give the Sox fans that frequent his blog some hope and what better way to do that than to tout that flourishing farm system they’ve had Carmine working so diligently on.
(Seriously, you know Theo’s only girlfriends have been made via computer programing – boy genius indeed!)
The Rays will steal 20 bases tomorrow if they play.
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There is no doubt they will play.
How old is he compared to Jesus’ 21?
And Salty has actually performed better offensively this season than I expected..
“salty was horrible, at the plate and behind it anything is an improvement”
Can’t argue there…..though Laveraway hasn’t really done much unfil last night either.
I’m not saying Lavarnway isn’t a good player or won’t be an MLBer.. but the fact that we haven’t heard much about him from the media (side eye at Peter Gammons) should tell us all we really need to know about the expectations for him.
like i said anything was an improvement, they caught lightning in a bottle for at least 1 day
He’s 24
Who’s the starter for tonight?
Betances
Brackman
Hughes
Kontos
Proctor
Igawa
I can picture Theo on the phone now w/the GM from the St. Paul Saints:
“How much cash do you need for one of the guys from your rotation. Also, how’d your starting catcher and left fielder look this season? I could really use some help here.”
I recognize I’m splitting hairs here, but does anyone else think there’s some merit to leaving Tex in the 3 spot and Cano in the 5 spot? First, the lineup has really been clicking and why mess with it? Second, Cano provides protection for A-Rod that I don’t think Tex provides.
I know Cano is a 3 hitter, but part of me thinks why not just wait until next year to make the change and let everyone adjust?
JCPD,
From the previous thread, I also am saving that NESN article to send to my cousin, who over the winter tortured me incessantly with emails and calls about how great the Sox were going to be. I told him I loved AGon but didn’t like the Crawford signing and thought both Yanks and Sox had questions about their rotations.
So I would love to be able to send him that NESN article if the Sox complete their collapse.
from extrabases blog, re: the possibility of Sox acquiring Bruce Chen:
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hyperRevue wrote:
The fact that the Sox are even considering a move like this speaks to the complete and utter failure of Theo to build any kind of organizational starting pitching depth. I’m the furthest thing from a Theo critic, but that’s simply unacceptable.
(How much would they love to have Masterson back in the fold, huh?)
Will ESPN be shut down for an official Day of Mourning if the Red Sox don’t make the playoffs?
Or, maybe a more subtle ‘flags at half-staff’ approach?
The reason to make the change is so that teams are more hesitant to take the bat out of the Yanks best hitters hands.
can’t everyone see the inferiority complex rs nation has, always out to prove themselves to yankee universe…always the underdog even when they are/were the favorites…how convenient
for the media’s darlings, next to or beneath the yankees they are america’s most compelling baseball team
But Carmine said that Weiland is a top prospect.
“Will ESPN be shut down for an official Day of Mourning if the Red Sox don’t make the playoffs?
Or, maybe a more subtle ‘flags at half-staff’ approach?”
Nah…..they’ll likely do what Red Sox fans do and quickly move on to talking about Tom Brady
I recognize I’m splitting hairs here, but does anyone else think there’s some merit to leaving Tex in the 3 spot and Cano in the 5 spot?
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It is a curious move perhaps dictated from above…un-Girardi-like in its change from the norm.
No doubt will be 2nd guessed the 1st time it fails.
I pray with everything I have this happens tonight for the Rays.
CC_Sabathia My wife must be bored she just opened an account @ambersabathia,check her out for updates on fam & foundation,leave the baseball to me babe.
I think the Sox have a much better chance of winning tonight than the Rays do.
The wild card for me is getting Lester out before the 6th inning. I don’t believe Aceves can be as dominating in the 6th and 7th again – the man has to be sore.
i would like to apologize to all the people on this site, past and present, that i hurt with my actions, most of all trisha. i am a seriously ill person, though everything I ever said about anti-NY is all true.
I really need #28 this year, I need it more than Ive ever needed anything in life. But first, I need the p.o.s. red sox to get knocked out tonight.
my mistake, i didnt mean i would like to apologize, i meant i do sincerely apologize.
I think the word we’re all looking for right now is…. “anyway….”
JM, when a Sox fan tries to bait me, I simply bring up two things to them. First, I congratulate them on 2004 because it really doesn’t bother me, it was a bummer for sure, but I don’t lose sleep over it. That for starters irritates the heck out of them. Then I ask them why, after having won the WS for the first time in 86 years, the topic of the conversation is that the Yankees choked. “You’ve just won the WS, yet you’re still talking about the Yankees choking not about the Sox victory. Obsessed much?…….. Then, I inform them that the Yankees have lost more WS than the Sox have even played in. Pretty much ends the conversation every time. They walk away pissed, I walk away with a smug smirk on my face.
SPTimesRays Marc Topkin by jnorris427
#Yankees will start Betances vs. #Rays tonight
starting betances is the right move…hopefully it wipes the bad taste of his last game out of his mouth.
# blake September 28th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
“Will ESPN be shut down for an official Day of Mourning if the Red Sox don’t make the playoffs?
Or, maybe a more subtle ‘flags at half-staff’ approach?”
Nah…..they’ll likely do what Red Sox fans do and quickly move on to talking about Tom Brady
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FakePeteGammons 2 hours Every move the #redsox make today before gametime will be magical & oh so smarter than everyone else! This is Peter Gammons.
FakePeteGammons 2 hours A top league source just told me Jesus Montero did not go to Yale. He didn’t even go to college! Outrage! This is Peter Gammons.
FakePeteGammons 3 hours YALE! I mean, come on, YALE!!!! This is Peter Gammons.
FakePeteGammons 3 hours Love when my #redsox boys go to ivy league schools. It makes me feel they’re superior to the booger eating morons in league. #didItweetthat
FakePeteGammons 3 hours A top league source just told me Ryan Lavarnway not only may be the best catcher in baseball history but he also went to Yale. YALE! #swoon
FakePeteGammons 3 hours Little known fact; I sleep in a sleeping bag that is shaped like a giant red sock. This is Peter Gammons.
The Kei Igawa era ends tonight.
I despise the Red Sox. This is potentially our opportunity to teach them a lesson that they’ve had coming to them for a decade. They lead the league in hit batters every year with no concern for opponents’ health. They inflict pain and strike fear in every batter that stops into the box against them. This is our chance, as professionals, to make them pay.
Shame-you’d think Gisele would clean him up a little bit. At least he got rid of his Justin Beiber look.
Yay Betances!
Wonder if Theo has contacted Pedro about starting tomorrow.
or Schilling.
FakePeteGammons deserves a Fake Pulitzer Prize.
Betances starting tonight!
Hopefully he got his nerves out of the way in his last appearence…
Dont laugh blake. Theo has probably contacted SCurt Schilling, but that fat faced pig is too far removed from his steroid use to be of any help.
blake September 28th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Wonder if Theo has contacted Pedro about starting tomorrow. or Schilling.
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I think you mean The Man Who Ate Curt Schilling who has been appearing on ESPN of late.
This is our chance, as professionals, to make them pay.
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What on earth are you talking about?
Talking about the Yankees losing tonight intentionally.
How can the Sox not have a starter for any potential playoff game?
I hope the O’s win tonight.
And I can’t believe Aceves is available. Why not start him? He’s your best chance, Boston.
nyyfana September 28th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
I despise the Red Sox. This is potentially our opportunity to teach them a lesson that they’ve had coming to them for a decade. They lead the league in hit batters every year with no concern for opponents’ health. They inflict pain and strike fear in every batter that stops into the box against them. This is our chance, as professionals, to make them pay.
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PLEASE go away SEE ARE NINE
From previous post, but, moving RC to the #3 spot isn’t good. That’s not the spot for the the best hitter.
Factually, statistically speaking, the #5 spot is even better than the #3 spot, and the 1, 2, and 4 spots are the best three.
Sure, we’ll talking differences of a fractions of runs, but in the end those add up, and the goal of the offense is to score runs.
So I will be sad if he permanently moves from #5 to #3. He should be the 4 hitter.
JCPD,
Classic! I’ll definitely borrow some of your lines for future use….
Big, big pressure on sox tonight as TB will most likely win
We will see what they are made of.
If they make it to tmw, their task will be arduous as they are nearly depleted and it would take many miracles to get them thru a play-in and alds vs Det or Texas.
So let it be, whatever happens happens, que sera sera…
As long as it is tortuous …. a slow death is harder to take than a sudden one.
Good for Betances….Actually may help him to be pitching on the road. I think the whole experience of being on the mound in Yankee Stadium overwhelmed him last time.
i know your name and info too jcpd thanks to the “p.d.” in your handle. i have no desire of being a jerkoff any longer though. i dont want any trouble
JM, glad to oblige, it works every time!!!
You don’t know anything. That much is obvious.
Talking about the Yankees losing tonight intentionally.
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Oh they might lose but the reason will be because they want to rest their pitching staff and starters in anticipation of the ALDS. They’re not losing these games to knock out the Sox despite the wishes of many in here.
And the Sox could win their game too. They are a better team than the Orioles. Personally, I think a playoff would be great baseball.
I wouldnt mention how many World Series we “lost’, that’s probably how many World Series we got cheated out of.
Erin – Thats what I would’ve thought as well.. and I still think his hair is Beiber-esque he just tucks it behind his ears now which.. smh.
Of course, a game tmw would be great entertainment. No doubt.
Youre an idiot ID. Ive already shown many on here the lengths im willing to go to, including SJ and trisha most of all. I dont need to prove myself to you, all i can do is ask for forgiveness and move forward.
Go through whatever lengths you want. You’ll always be a moron and loser.
Annnnnd we’re doing this again…awesome.
Anyway, I think this gives Betances a good chance to get the bad taste out of his mouth. How many innings do they even expect from him realistically? He’ll probably get to go out there and air it out for a few until the rest of the pen takes over. Should be fun to watch.
It will be great fun to watch Betances and hopefully Jesus will have some good at-bats against Price.
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Whatever he’s doing, just keep it up (Beiber hair and all).
Which would you rather have?
1. Sox lose/Rays lose
2. Sox lose/Rays win
Shame – Sorry, but I’m not accepting any “apology” from this child. Anyone that stalks and harasses people deserves the same. Life will catch up with him some day and he’ll wonder why.
No point in taking two lefties when they aren’t very good
Shame, I think Joe will let Dellin go 3 innings at the most, then piece it together the ret of the way.
just skip on by my posts, junior.
I hope Dellin throws a gem. The Yankee answer to David Price.
m……….. end in a tie either way. One game playoff is must see baseball
Sorry if this was already posted…
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The Yankees’ first-round opponent – Detroit or Texas – will not be determined until tonight. But there are roster implications based on which team the Yankees face in the first round.
For example, I have been told that the Rangers are lining up to use three lefties in a row to open the Division Series: C.J. Wilson, Derek Holland and Matt Harrison before using righty Colby Lewis (who dominated the Yankees in last year’s ALCS) if a Game 4 is necessary. Texas also will have at least two lefties in the pen in Mike Gonzalez and Darren Oliver, and perhaps a third in Michael Kirkman. In addition, Texas’ two main righty set-up men, Mike Adams and, especially, Koji Uehara excel against lefty hitters as does closer Neftali Feliz.
So do the Yanks really need to carry Jorge Posada on the roster if the Rangers are the opponent? Joe Girardi has sounded committed to going with Posada on the roster. But, remember, Posada is 6-for-64 against lefties this year (.094) with six walks, 24 strikeouts, one double and no homers.
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/.....qMBs0vCw8J
I dont know why we have to knock lavernaway just because we love Montero. Obviously he has a lot of power
nyyfana – No, I think i’ll keep reminding you and anyone that may have forgotten what a terrible person you are instead. You should just skip on by this website and go somewhere else.
Did a man eat Curt Schilling…….or did Curt Schilling eat a man?
Betsy – Couldnt agree more on the lefty situation, lol.
ID – Not directing that at you, I’m just saying I really can’t believe after years this stuff is still going on. Its so ridiculous is almost comical.
Looking forward to seeing Betances tonight. He should have a few less butterflies, having already appeared in the ML, at YS no less.
I think Po will be on the PS roster regardless. He has a wealth of PS experience and has shown he can come up big on occassion.
We knock lavernway because he’s a BUM! He’s just a creation of Peter Gammons. So he hit 2 HRs in one game, he’s a loser. Fernando Tatis hit 2 Grand Slams in 1 game, he’s a BUM!
It smacks of an inferiority complex…are people really so worried if the sox are developing a promising player? And he came up huge…
“I dont know why we have to knock lavernaway just because we love Montero. Obviously he has a lot of power”
Because we are just anticipating the Manny Ramirez comparisons and other nonsense that’s bound to come……
Sure, let’s knock Phil Hughes and Ivan Nova, but how dare we knock a 2 bit bum like Lavernway.
ID – nothing ever happened to you, so Im not sure what you’re complaining about. also, dont judge what you dont understand (mental illness)
Go Betances! Worth tuning in for right there tonight.
Shame – I blame the daily news. They decided they don’t care. They could find out who this guy is in 5 minutes if they did.
Texas is really loaded with lefty pitching. I didn’t realize that their 3 starters in the play offs would be lefties. I know people always say don’t pick you poison because it will come back to hurt you but I think the Yanks are better off against the Tigers.
Which would you rather have?
1. Sox lose/Rays lose
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Then Rays beat Sox on Thursday.
I think many make the mistake of thinking that all this late-season drama is killing Sox fans. I don’t think it is. This is normal for them. It’s winning that’s actually foreign.
Thinking it over: Our 2 toughest opponents are Texas and Detroit.
Of course we will face one of them on Friday but not necessarily both if one of them gets knocked out by TB or Boston.
My question is: Is it heresy to want to face the weaker of the 2, TB or Boston?
Can I even ask that question here?
I think the weaker is Boston.
nyyfana – Your actions effect everyone that posts on here, not just those who you decided to harass. Your “mental illness” excuse is BS.
You are a child, act like a child, and prove it every day.
I’m rooting for a Sox loss more than a play in game.
I hate seeing the Yankees lose, but it might be worth it for a regular season collapse.
If I’m not mistaken, Sox haven’t won 2 games in a row since a late August double header.
What you really want is the Rays to beat their opponent. I think we can beat them in a potential ALCS matchup. Not interested in playing the Red Sox at all. Ulcer inducing baseball.
What’s the deal with Texas/Detroit. Are they in a virtual tie with one team up in the loss column? What if they end the season tied? Neither would want to face the Yankees. They’d want the p00ped out WC team.
Guys, this is the playoffs, with the four best teams in the league. There are no soft touches or easy opponents. Anybody can beat anybody.
As a corollary – as long as Tampa and the Red Sox have to play a long, extra-inning game on Thursday, I don’t care which of them wins.
Who gives a **** about a Sox player?
ID – Gotcha. Some odd situations on here sometimes..
JM – I agree about the 3 innings. Thats what I was anticipating. I hope the result is him throwing fire
I think its bad karma to wish to play any team unless its the Twins.
Because we are just anticipating the Manny Ramirez comparisons and other nonsense that’s bound to come……
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Blake: There are 2 solutions.
1) Ignore espn, etc… as I do.
2) Laugh it off.
Either way baseball is a soap opera and the media will play it as such for those amused.
Evidently there are enough who find it interesting and the anti-Yankee slant will never stop.
Mick,
I don’t really care…..it’s fun to poke at though. Best team ever……best player ever (Agon) etc…..
Lavernway has very good hitting and power stats in the minors. He has some potential. Of course, Montero is more highly regarded and three years younger. However, Lavernway may well be a Red Sox regular in the upcoming years. His stats are not really comparable to Vasquez.
I don’t want to go into the playoffs looking bad as a team. Granderson, AROD, and Swisher are not hitting. I hope they play. I would DH one of them and catch Montero, but I bet Romine catches.
ID – Again, dont judge what you dont understand. I urge you to just drop it. And the “daily news” Lohud already knows who I am, and sj and trisha, etc, and there’s nothing anyone can do. Nothing that happened was illegal
The Yankee lineup handles lefties.
The only left-handed hitter at a decided disadvantage is Gardner (terrible SLG% (.275)), and he’ll be batting 9th.
Teix and Jeter are both markedly better vs. lefties, and w/Granderson’s improved approach and Cano’s consistency there really isn’t the hangup of years past when it comes to facing lefties.
If it’s Texas, so be it.
I hate seeing the Yankees lose, but it might be worth it for a regular season collapse.
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Then the joy of watching the sox suffer will end.
Don’t you want to prolong it as long as possible?
nyyfana – They could ban your from posting, and spoofing new IPs to sign up IS illegal.
I’m not gonna drop it, so if you plan on sticking around here… get used to it.
It really comes down to which do you fear the most: Verlander or the Rangers Offense.
Does one player in this case a starting pitcher outweigh about 6 or 7 very solid hitters who have proven they can get it done in the postseason. i.e. last year.
I really can’t see the Sox winning the next 2 games with their pitching staff, especially the 1 game play off. Tampa will have Moore and other starters and the Sox have no one. Even if they make it the Tigers or Texas will hammer them because they have no starting pitching. Seriously how many days in a row can Aceves pitch 2-3 innings??!!
They have banned me. They’ve done nothing wrong. Spoofing IPs, if that’s what’s being done, is not illegal. Dont drop it. I will continue to move forward, though, so you can stay in the past if you’d like
Either the Rangers or the Tigers will be tough. That’s why they are in the playoffs. Once it starts, it is a total crapshoot with any of the four teams quite capable of winning.
If I had to choose I would prefer the Rangers, without Cliff Lee. The Yankees hit very well against left handed pitchers.
The only left-handed hitter at a decided disadvantage is Gardner (terrible SLG% (.275)), and he’ll be batting 9th.
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Gardner isn’t starting against lefties. Jones will be in LF and Montero DH
Go Dealin’!!!!!
We have to root for a playin game tomorrow for the chance to see Bruce Chen pitching for Boston and Lackey pouting on the bench.
It’s true. To root for Texas bc of Verlander fear gives Texas impetus.
The better team will win as it usually does and that will depend on the pitching.
We are not clearly the best team out there and any team can win it.
If Detroit outpitches us, they are the better team.
If Texas outhits us, they had the better pitching.
Hate to say it but, our pitching , esp the starters are the most suspect in the AL, except for maybe Boston, at the present time.
The Red Sox are going through some hard times, maybe Lackey should divorce them too?
The Yankees line-up is pretty tough on left-handers, but again, I’m not going to wish for one playoff opponent over another. Did that in 2006 and 2007 and it didn’t turn out very well. Never again.
Verlander is tough. But he can’t pitch all 5 or 7 games.
They got a good record by fattening up on a really pathetic division, more pathetic than usual because of down year by Minnesota.
The Yankees, Rays, and yes, even the Sox are really good teams.
I’d be surprised if they carry Posada and Montero and Romine…
my guess is regular eight guys with Posada/Montero
bench — Chavez, Nunez, Jones.
that’s 13 players and I’d take Dickerson
Most of the pitching is pretty much set…..
CC, AJ, Nova, Garcia, Noesi, Hughes, Logan, Robertson, Soriano, Rivera
that’s 24 guys… who gets the final invite???
“Lavernway has very good hitting and power stats in the minors.”
Long swing though and there is probably some question as to how that’ll translate…..so while his numbers are better than Vazquez’s…..there are some or the same questions which is why he’s not been higher on prospect lists most likely…..that and his age. Of course that doesn’t mean he wont be a good hitter……but he looks more like a 1 tool power guy to me in the bigs.
Wade over Noesi
I think we need another lefty-Valdes. You don’t have Colon. That would be a hard cut to make. He really helped us out. But his velocity is down.
Colon vs. Valdes.
Colon.
While I would be happy if the best team never didn’t even sniff the playoffs, there is no way I will root against my team, especially w/ one of our bright stars getting his first start.
What happens happens, I am confident the Yankees can beat anyone.
True Yankee fans are allowed to have different points of view, that is what makes this place interesting. One view is not morally superior over another, hopefully all of us can remember that and enjoy the ride.
hardwired7 September 28th, 2011 at 2:13 pm
The Red Sox are going through some hard times, maybe Lackey should divorce them too?
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Like.
You’re missing a pitcher, they should have 11?
86,
Ayala or Valdes or Colon…….or 2 of those and no Dickerson
Yes, Wade over Noesi. We have AJ and Hughes who can give length.
Ayala.
Yea and Wade has to be there.
Wade over Ayala.
Wait, is Lackey going through a divorce?
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Lackey is the epitome of the Red Sox. Only cares about himself. I hope in spite of the prenup that the wife is able to take him for everything he’s worth.
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True IF they carry 11 …. really don’t need 11 for post-season, especially in a 5-game series
My roster looks like a final decision between Ayala or Wade (giving a spot to Hughes), but there’s great temptation in my mind to grab Golson instead.
It’s more likely that a speedy pinch runner will make a difference than an 11th pitcher.
wade and ayala
Wade definitely and probably Ayala. I don’t think I’d take Valdes but I have a feeling Joe G will want him.
Tyler,
According to TMZ, they filed divorce papers in TX using just their initials. They got married in 2008 and have a prenup. She had cancer earlier in the season, presumably why Lackey was not pitching well. She had treatment as recently as June. Of course it makes him look like a big douche.
valdez only against Boston.
Blake, do you trust Wade or Ayala? Of course they have to make it, but they are shaky in a big spot until they prove up to it
Id go:
Jeter, Arod, Tex, Cano, Granderson, Gardner, Swisher, Martin, Montero
Chavez, Nunez, Jones, Posada, Dickerson
Sabathia, nova, Garcia, AJ
Rivera, Robertson, Soriano, Wade, Logan, Hughes, Ayala/Valdez
you can have ayala , wade and dickerson if you leave off romine and carry 11 pitchers w/hughes
It’s very unlikely that the last pitcher would get used anyway. if he does, something went very wrong already, their performance won’t make a difference.
Wade has been great this year and Ayala has been ok. Id trust Wade…..in the situations he should be in …..
m-
Just saw it online. I don’t know all of the details obviously but the headlines make him look like a huge d-bag. I’m going to reserve judgment but if he was the one who filed for it, I wouldn’t mind seeing Jesus Montero turn on another inside fastball and send it at Lackey’s face.
CC, AJ, Nova, Garcia, Wade, Hughes, Valdes, Logan, Robertson, Soriano, Rivera
or
CC, AJ, Nova, Garcia, Colon, Wade, Hughes, Logan, Robertson, Soriano, Rivera
My only problem with Colon is when he doesn’t have it, he doesn’t have it. Otherwise, I think he was the experience of pitching in big games. Might go with him over Valdes and Ayala.
“It’s very unlikely that the last pitcher would get used anyway. if he does, something went very wrong already, their performance won’t make a difference.”
Which is why Id lean Valdes over Ayala right now…..he could have value pitching to one hitter. You’re not going to use Ayala much you hope.
The Yankees may feel Ayala might have more value in long relief than Bart. That’s why Chad suggested yesterday that he may have thrown his last pitch with the Yanks last night
TrentonThunder Best of luck to @DBetances50 taking the mound for the #Yankees tonight! Now end the regular season with a W and make Milli Vanilli proud.
Joelsherman1 Wonder if season opener next yr in Tokyo moves #A’s to re-sign Matsui. He always said goal was 10 yrs in Japan, 10 here, and he has 9 here
I am really surprised that Sherman is reporting that Posada would be the DH in every game against righty starters. He lost his job a month ago because he wasn’t hitting and hasn’t played a lot over the last month. If they didn’t go with Montero I definitely thought that Chavez would be the DH against righties. Unless they want Posada starting and they will pinch hit for him later in the game.
Wade has been great for the Yankees. I have a lot of faith in him in the right spot. Probably more than Soriano at this point, sad to say.
So, what’s the scoop on the sudden departure of West Coast Yankee Fan? I mean, this guy was here day in and day out, and then POOF! Were people really successful in getting him banned after all? I do have to say that if that’s the case, then LoHud has become a better place withoiut him here. And this is coming from someone who has stuck up for him in the past over at The Daily News, but after seeing his interactions with others here on a daily basis over the past season, I’ve concluded that I misjudged what kind of person he really is. It’s been a lot nicer reading through comments without all the childish fighting between he and whoever followed him here, plus his somewhat selfish propensity in bringing up inflammatory topics for lord knows what reason. Maybe Chad finally cleaned house.
I like this approach by the Mets.
Hell, why stop there?
Next year after the first win just call it a season. You can’t lose if you don’t play, right?
“True Yankee fans are allowed to have different points of view, that is what makes this place interesting. One view is not morally superior over another, hopefully all of us can remember that and enjoy the ride.”
Stop talking sense here, kate, there’s no room for that!
That should say, “probably more than I have in Soriano”
Captain,
I think someone posted here that Posada has something like 6 (8?) hits in the last month. But because 2 of them were huge hits (I’m thinking against the Sox?), it’s carried him a bit.
Which is why Id lean Valdes over Ayala right now
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I think the Yanks would only consider that if they face the Rangers for Hamilton. If they face the Tigers they don’t need the 2 lefty relievers.
Shame
I should have added: anyone who disagrees w/ me can meet Shame under the Paul O’Neill banner
Haha, they pulled Reyes after he dropped a successful bunt single… removing any chance of lowering his BA.
I hope Braun goes 4-4 tonight.
JonLaneNYC Jon Lane
“If I’m going to be a .400 hitter, I’m going to be a .400 hitter all the way.” — Ted Williams, who went 6-for-8 in season-ending DH in ’41
Reyes is a punk. Met fans booed after he was pulled. I hope Braun goes 4-4 tonight.
Hmmm… I dunno guys… I think I’d take another pitcher over Dickerson based on the Freddy/AJ start thats bound to happen. Who, outside of Hughes, could provide long relief from the pen?
If AJ isnt going to be the game 3 starter (fingers crossed) then he shouldn’t make the ALDS roster. He’ll be needed as a 4th starter in the ALCS if the Yanks advance. So AJ would most likely need to pitch a simulated game at some point.
The Paul O’Neill banner!!! Which, correct me if I’m wrong, boarders Cheapshotville. You can’t miss it – all the smoke from the objective pipe continually hangs over its skyline.
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So, the Tigers are 1 up on the Rangers in the loss column. What happens if they tied, does it go HTH record for seeding purposes? Detroit is 6-3 against TX this year.
Pretty exciting season when it looked like it wouldn’t be.
Last day of the season and both WC are undecided. HFA on the line for at least 2 teams.
m September 28th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
CC, AJ, Nova, Garcia, Wade, Hughes, Valdes, Logan, Robertson, Soriano, Rivera
or
CC, AJ, Nova, Garcia, Colon, Wade, Hughes, Logan, Robertson, Soriano, Rivera
My only problem with Colon is when he doesn’t have it, he doesn’t have it. Otherwise, I think he was the experience of pitching in big games. Might go with him over Valdes and Ayala.
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Pretty much where I’m at. Leaning toward Colon over Valdes.
I would like to have a 2nd lefty, but it’s not necessary. Our right handed pitchers can get lefties out.
But because 2 of them were huge hits (I’m thinking against the Sox?), it’s carried him a bit.
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That’s really stupid. They never gave Montero a real chance against righties and Chavez has been clutch since he came back from the injury. Posada can hit a fastball if it’s right down the middle) like what he got from that Tampa reliever) but I think he would really struggle against power guys and good off speed stuff like from Verlander, Fister and Scherzer.
This is about as exciting a finish to the season anyone could hope for… and it didn’t take a second wild card to accomplish! Take that Selig!
Class-less move by the Mets pulling Reyes.
Somewhere, Ted Williams’ frozen head is frowning.
Can a frozen head frown?
LOL at the Mets… now they’re going to have to pay Reyes even bigger bucks with that shiny BA he’s got for the ’11 season.
FakePeteGammons 18 mins While #Yankees rely heavily on shady South American prospects, Theo has pipeline to strapping Ivy Leaguers. Future CEO’s & MVP’s? Book it.
Class-less move by the Mets pulling Reyes.
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Plenty of teams do it. The Braves did it with Chipper a few years ago
Is fake Pete Gammons someone we know?
Dont know if a frozen head can frown, but it sure can be beaten with a monkey wrench!!!!!!! Greatest story ever!
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“Is fake Pete Gammons someone we know?”
I suspect yes.
I’m guessing the Yanks will pull Jeter if he gets is BA up to .300. So, what’s the difference?
and in the sun came up this morning news
Milton Bradley arrested for alleged battery
According to Andrew Blankstein of the Los Angeles Times, Milton Bradley was arrested Tuesday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley on suspicion of felony battery.
JackCurryYES As we speculated on post-gm, Betances will start finale. Odd pressure sitch. Gm means nothing to Yanks, a lot 2 kid & everything to Rays/Sox
blake September 28th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
LOL
The ideal scenario sees a Game 163 in St. Pete going 14 innings and a Rays player hitting a walkoff HR off Papelbon. Viola !!!
RiverAveBlues Kevin Long’s setting up for the screen drill on the field. Just Cano for now, but Nunez usually takes his hacks as well.
I’m still trying to figure out how a team with 3 MVP candidates could be in jeopardy of not making the playoffs…How does that math work, stat heads?
Jeter would need the following at-bats in order to hit .300 for the season:
1-1 : 0.29963
2-2 : 0.30091
2-3 : 0.30036
3-3 : 0.30219
3-4 : 0.30164
4-4 : 0.30347
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I’m pulling for the Rays to win tonight, and I’m hoping the Sox and O’s play an endless, rain delayed extra innings game late into the early morning, where the O’s win…..or else the O’s jump all over Lester early on and jump out to a huge lead, like 8-0…,not sure which I would enjoy more…
Went to do an errand and the local sports guy was recapping the show. Apparently he had some beat writer for the Sox on. It was his opinion that if the Sox complete this historic collapse, or even make a quick exit in the playoffs, then Theo and Francona will both be gone.
Which makes some sense. Theo is responsible for not having the depth to withstand the losses of Buccholz and Daisuke. Yes, he made a trade. But for Bedard. Off of 1 start coming off the DL! And then he’s trying to trade for Capauano and Chen in September!
Francona, I thought a week ago was not getting a fair shake, but maybe he is. His team lost 9 games in the WC race to a team that is playing 8-7 or so in their last 15 games.
boSux are in FULL panic mode….LOVE IT ! Bruce Chen ? What a joke!
2-4 puts him at .29981. That’s rounds to .300.
A couple of things ring true to me:
1) The Red Sox have been losers for all but twice in the last 100 years. How could they not feel inferior to a team going for # 27.
2) Lavernway is a decent player with an upside. He IS an upgrade over the current C & BUC playing in Beantown. He saved their butts last night. One game does not make a career, but I find no fault in their being excited about an upgrade from the Catcher slot. BTW, Montero is awesome & he doesn’t need us putting down Lavernway to make it so.
shame – Here’s your stats :p
3 good players + 20 mediocre players – 2 best starters = no playoffs.
Oh damn, I forgot to divide by moxie.
There are more questions about Laveraways catching ability than Montero.
The Yankees pulled Bernie Williams early in the game the year he was batting champ. I may be mistaken, but IIRC he won it by .001 over Mo Vaughn. I didn’t like it then either.
Blake, missed that, thanks. I’m hoping the former Minka love gets one hit and is pulled from the game
I don’t see anything wrong with pulling Reyes. Gotta get ready for the postseason. Wouldn’t want to pull a hammy while running to meet with other teams.
m,
Yea…..id be cool with that. Cap’n singles up the middle in his first AB then get him out of there. Fine with me……they wont though….Jeter wont do that.
New Post: Betances starting tonight
Boston has a very good team on paper when healthy. They were not the 27 or 61 Yankees as they were glorified at the beginning of the season. Have you ever thought about why they were glorified???
IMO, it was because their fanbase (including ESPN) was so excited about the possibilty of greatness. Can yo remember a Yankee team being compared to a Boston team at the beginning of the season? LOL! That comparison to a Yankee Standard is even Freudian!
The Sox have had an exposure to a lack of depth. Once vaunted as thinly staffed, the Yankees went all out for depth at key positions. Pitchers, Catchers & more Pitchers & more Catchers! LOL! The Sox gave away their best Catcher in V-Mart & their best player from last year in Beltre. Those two things exposed them to Salty/V-Tek & Youk playing 3B. The non surprise was a staff made up of questions being heralded.
SP1 – Lester (Solid guy, but over used & really struggling lately) (I’d take CC)
SP2 – Bucholtz (Like Yanks Hughes was good option but injuries happen)
SP3 – Beckett (Surprised me at his effectiveness early. Like SJ said he was walking based on injections & would fade at mid to end of the year) (Much like Colon was for Yanks, a ? for an entire year.)
SP4 – Lackey (Who would consider him a top 5 starter?) (Similar to AJ)
SP5 – Dice-K (Ditto! Also, known to have physical issues.) (Yanks had Garcia! Much better option.)
SP BU – Wakefield (Excuse me, but his time has come & gone several yrs back.) (Yanks have a slew of options here including current Yanks #2 SP in Nova. (Also Noesi)
Yanks backed up the SP with a BP to be reckoned with. Very very deep BP & very good too! That was the difference maker. Yanks probably had more injuries than RSox too.