Game 16: Yankees at Rangers
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Gameday Thread on Apr 23, 2012 
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YANKEES (9-6)
Derek Jeter SS
Nick Swisher RF
Robinson Cano 2B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Curtis Granderson CF
Andruw Jones LF
Eduardo Nunez DH
Chris Stewart C
LHP CC Sabathia (1-0, 5.59)
Sabathia vs. Red Sox
RANGERS (13-3)
Ian Kinsler 2B
Elvis Andrus SS
Josh Hamilton LF
Michael Young 3B
Mike Napoli 1B
Nelson Cruz RF
Yorvit Torrealba C
Brandon Snyder DH
Craig Gentry CF
LHP Derek Holland (2-0, 3.10)
Holland vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., MY9 and ESPN
WEATHER: Temperatures in the 70s, dipping into the upper 60s, with none of the snowy, rainy nonsense that’s going on back home.
UMPIRES: HP Tim McClelland, 1B Ted Barrett, 2B Brian Runge, 3B Marvin Hudson
GOING DEEP (IN THE HEART OF TEXAS): The Yankees lead the Majors with 27 home runs and have homered in seven consecutive games. They have hit at least three home runs in each of their past three games, matching their longest such stretch over the past 55 years (ninth time since 1957).
BETTER THAN LAST YEAR: Nick Swisher leads the American League with 20 RBI and is tied for second with 10 extra-base hits. He’s reached base safely in 14 of 15 games. Last year Swisher did not record his 10th extra-base hit until May 29 (game No. 47), which is also the game he picked up his 20th RBI.
ON THIS DATE: On April 23, 2000, Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada became the first pair of teammates in Major League history to each homer from both sides of the plate in the same game.
UPDATE, 7:20 p.m.: Yankees strike first here in Texas. Two-out, two-run single by Granderson has the Yankees in front 2-0 in the first inning.
UPDATE, 7:30 p.m.: Texas got one run in the first, but a Yankees double play limited the damage and it’s a 2-1 Yankees lead heading into the second.
UPDATE, 8:06 p.m.: Sabathia looks pretty sharp. His slider has been a legitimate weapon and he’s through three innings with just the one Rangers run on the board. Four of his past six outs have been strikeouts.
UPDATE, 8:31 p.m.: After a Swisher sac fly and a Rodriguez three-run homer, the Yankees have a 6-1 lead with Sabathia still on the mound in the fifth. Sabathia has thrown just 48 pitches.
UPDATE, 8:54 p.m.: Sabathia struck out the side in the bottom of the fifth, then back-to-back sixth-inning doubles — by Chris Stewart and Derek Jeter — gave the Yankees an additional run and a 7-1 lead.
UPDATE, 9:00 p.m.: That’s Josh Hamilton’s eighth homer of the year. It’s now 7-2 in the sixth.
UPDATE, 9:25 p.m.: Gentry gets a double just past Teixeira and into right field, scoring two and pulling the Rangers within 7-4 with the top of the order coming up.
UPDATE, 9:29 p.m.: Sabathia gets the next two batters to get out of the seventh with a 7-4 lead intact.
Go C!!!!!!! Go Yanks!
Go Yankees, deep in the heart of Texas.
would anyone sign josh hamilton as a free agent?
clearly an upgrade over swisher, but some significant risks there.
my guess is that 189 limit will keep them away, but he might be a red sox if they offer him enough dough
Go Yankees Go CC!!
Kd,
My take is that the Rangers have plenty of payroll room to resign him. Especially if i am not mistaken with their new TV deal
Please can we suspend with the “negative waves”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuStsFW4EmQ
trisha,
I’ll take the laptop with me, but the “other room” is the bedroom. Once I get there, I’m out pretty soon. May pipe up later, but not likely.
Go CC. Go Yanks.
For any who may be concerned about the Yankee offense, I hope you take note that the team with the best ERA in the majors might be expected to keep the run production down and if that happens, it’s not a black eye to the offense. That’s where the saying “good pitching stops good hitting” comes from.
Enjoy the game all.
I think I’ll watch this one and not have to wade through any potential complaining posts, especially facing this team.
Later.
Tom,
I too have a wife whom I like contented. I will watch on my iPad with a free espn app. It works great.
Yeah, Jeet!!!
derek not waisting anytime
If you could bet on Jeter leading off the game with a hit if a LHS is on the mound you’d make a lot of money.
El Capitan!!
The Red Sox already have Crawford, I guess they can’t afford Hamilton
Go CC! Go Yankees!!!
Regardless good at bat from Swish….Productive out
has nunez played in the of yet this year?
Are there more LHS in the AL this year or has it just been sending scheduling thing for the Yankees?
That’s a 15 mm SS to me…
No kd
if cano gets hot, pitchers better be very afraid.
Good line drive, lets bring the captain in
Atta boy, Robi.
austin,
Hate to trade the big screen for a small one, but domestic peace is not over valued. Plus, she relented, so I can watch the first half hour here. Nice of her, I’d say (and I did).
thanks luis, he should. might be better out there than jones at this point in their careers
You mean Cano being Cano hot?
alex is 0-17 against lefties?? what gives?
A-Rod due against a lefty ? I’ll say !
Walk A-Rod and face Tex who has murdered Holland in the past.
Let’s get at least one, go Yanks!!!
So Arod’s bat is so slow he couldn’t hit a 3-1 fastball?
Have to get somebody in here..
kd April 23rd, 2012 at 7:13 pm
thanks luis, he should. might be better out there than jones at this point in their careers
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In this particular juncture (Gardy down) yup…. But not long term IMO
Go Mark! (Tex could be misleading, LOL)
Well, Yanks back to being the poor clutch-hitting Yanks…
Like last year, score huge one game and tank the next.
I feel Curtis is the man
Yanks couldn’t even get one friggin’ run in.
Now watch CC get slaughtered early.
I’m with you with the Grandy man, luis
AND HE IS!!!!
The Grandy Man can!!!
miracle of miracles
Super unclutch.
Grandyman!!
Good call luis!
Grandy
Luis-
Good situational hitting there
21 pitches? who does holland think he is? Hughes?
way to fight off that pitch Curtis. Get his pitch count up.. Nice to get an early lead
turns out the grandy man can
Grandy man can. I’ve praised Grandy ever since he came here. He’s a great guy to have on this team and really improved his hitting since his 1st yr. here.
Personality and make-up are superb.
Yankee Trader April 23rd, 2012 at 7:20 pm
Luis-
Good situational hitting there
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muwarriorsfan April 23rd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Well, Yanks back to being the poor clutch-hitting Yanks…
Like last year, score huge one game and tank the next
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I know they are so bad. Hopefully they can score this inning
CC needs a 1-2-3 inning.
So much for the un-clutch hitting… Ha!
“Good situational hitting there
”
Good approach.
Then there’s “smily” Jones. He’s done okay, I guess.
Ok 2 runs in….CC mow’em dowm!!
“Well, Yanks back to being the poor clutch-hitting Yanks…
Like last year, score huge one game and tank the next”
muwarriors, part of the list of posters who panic prematurely and then look silly.
When will you learn!
Trisha, I know you are reading…
Would like to see a more permanent DH next year. Not a fan of lefty righty tandem.
Hi ya’ TRISH !
He should habe been k’d
This should be a tough game, we’ll see.
4NYY,
As long as A-Rod and Jeter be around, there’s gonna be a lot of platoon
*have*
So CC is called an “ace,” huh?
90
When does he actually pitch a good game?
way to go CC, i’ll trade a run for 2 outs against Hamilton
Heads up play by Cano….Good trade off
Hey 4 NYY!
YAY ROBBY!!!!
Hopefully CC can dig deep even though he’s on extra rest.
wth, is it legal for a baserunner to try to get hit with the throw?
muwarriorsfan April 23rd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
So CC is called an “ace,” huh?
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Exactly we need a dp here hopefully we can get one
CC minimizing damage
“When does he actually pitch a good game?”
Do you realize he’s on extra rest?
Do you realize that he typically struggles on extra rest.
He’s looking damned good despite that.
PAY ATTENTION!
faux ace sabathia got lucky there
this feels like a 10-8 games to me
let’s hope cc can settle down and make the texas batter uncomfortable
One minute video in between innings for the naysayers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuStsFW4EmQ
Hey Lock! If the umpiring is fair, CC might pull this one out!
muwarriorsfan April 23rd, 2012 at 7:27 pm
When does he actually pitch a good game
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I know he’s never pitched a good game. I don’t think he’s ever beaten the Sox as a Yankee.
Trisha,
He only comes around during the game threads. he adds nothing but rubbish. Pay him no mind.
CC needs to get out of the first inning, he gets better the rest of the game
YT – there’s no cure for naysayers. Their ridiculous commentary turns into their own karma.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 7:28 pm
Hey 4 NYY!
YAY ROBBY!!!!
Hopefully CC can dig deep even though he’s on extra rest.
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No little one tonight ? CC goes hard and does his best always.
Benny – gotcha.
“trisha – true pinstriped
blue says:
April 23, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Hey Lock! If the umpiring
is fair, CC might pull this
one out!”
Agreed. Was a K
4 NYY – she’s home with her loving parents.
Trisha, be nice.
We need the “ignore” button
We need to make Holland work…Good at bat here Jeet
I answered you in the other thread.
YF – I’m being nice! I was just being factual.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 7:33 pm
4 NYY – she’s home with her loving parents.
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That being the case, have some “low cal” fast food and enjoy ! LOL
Factual is good. Nice is good too. Except to trolls.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 7:31 pm
Hey Lock! If the umpiring is fair, CC might pull this one out!
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Don’t remind me
CC’s has this
Raise the pitch count!
Jeter en fuego.
derek is enfuego!!
Jeter is on Double Fire!!!
Atta boy Jeet!! ageless
Swish doing his Reggie.
Grr! Great play. Crushed it.
Gotta love “En fuego”. In Spanish we use to say “encendido”, but it sounds good to me! Bad luck, Swish
All you can do is hit it ! Can’t always guide it. Tho Jeter sure seems to.
GGood at bat from Jeet, Swish is driving th ball very well, the important thing Holland threw 11 more pitches after Stewart!! That’s the approach i like.
Ooh… close. Too bad, thought he was going to bump up to 22 there.
Jeter hitting .400
xcv April 23rd, 2012 at 7:29 pm
faux ace sabathia got lucky there
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I hate lucky soft ground ball double plays.
Josh went extra hard on that play because he is second in RBI and doesn’t want more work catching up.
Meanwhile, the NYR are behind again and haven’t scored in 5 periods.
Jeter en fuego y encendido!
Squeezed
Score of hockey game?
I hate lucky strikeouts, too.
“I hate lucky soft ground
ball double plays.”
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Not to mention grounders to the pitcher. Grrr
Asd, lol.
YF – it’s all good. Truly. I know who you are. And I hope you know you’re never included in my discussion about nonsensical postings because I see you as a fair and grounded poster.
You’re right, my way is not to worry about the future. I don’t tend to borrow trouble.
the rangers got lucky there, swish hit that one squarely. jeet would have scored
Ugh.
“yankeefeminista says:
April 23, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Jeter en fuego y
encendido!”
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LOL
Unusual for Tex.
Very unusual
jeter’s nunez impression
Easy for both usually.
Derek’s obviously thinking about his next base hit.
4 NYY – it definitely will be “low cal” fast food! At some point I’ll take a quick run to the corner Mexican Food restaurant.
As long as it doesn’t hurt, it doesn’t matter.
I know it’s early, but CC looking strong.
YES!
(Does anyone remember how Pete Abe told us that we couldn’t say “YES” as a post or we would be banned?)
Very good way to pick up Jeter
Didn’t hurt a bit.
C-ssslider!!!!!!!!!!!
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
I know it’s early, but CC looking strong.
YES!
(Does anyone remember how Pete Abe told us that we couldn’t say “YES” as a post or we would be banned?)
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NO !
CC picking up Tex and Jete I like
He did.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 7:47 pm
4 NYY – it definitely will be “low cal” fast food! At some point I’ll take a quick run to the corner Mexican Food restaurant.
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Who doesn’t love some Mexican food ?
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
He did.
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Not being on here as long as you, and not trying to be nosy, but have you ever stated where you are ? ( state ) Certainly don’t have to say if you don’t want to.
A-Rod still due against a lefty.
It would be fantastic if cc can shutdown rangers, relatively speaking.
No ace… CC was Rocked the last inning #sarcasm
Tex…. Patience
Sorry. Don’t mean to be the grammar police, but Kay likes to try and use “big” words. Of course, he frequently misuses them.
“The game in Japan is going to rivet them.” Ugh.
Rivet as a verb must be as with the “to be” verb.
They’re going to be riveted to their TVs… or
They’re going to be riveted by the game.
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Back to baseball: Anyone else surprised there aren’t more runs at this point?
4 NYY don’t mind answering at all. I live in RI. Where are you?
Wang – I think I’m surprised that the Rangers don’t have more runs, probably based on CC pitching on extra rest.
K!
2nd k to kinsler tonight
Wow, great job by CC!
C!
luis, I publicly apologize to you for coming on so strong before. I mean every word of what I said but if it hurt your feelings, then I am truly sorry. Perhaps I could have phrased it better.
One thing I learned posting on lohud, this is definitely not a place for the thin-skinned!
No need to respond by the way. We can leave things the way they are.
jones almost loafed that into another double
Hey, maybe we should be giving some credit to Chris Stewart here! I don’t see CC shaking him off!!!
Slider’s nasty. Now just need to punch out Josh.
trisha — Yeah, the extra rest was something I worried about to, but he’s been tough tonight!
Can’t say C. doesn’t always grind it, no matter how good or bad his stuff is. A real pro.
K! C!!!!!!!!
Very happy to see cc pitch like this.
C Da Man
No worries….I would never ask you to agree with me if you don’t feel like it. Just that i expect to be treated the same way a treat people. Again, i do respect your position. we all have different ways of looking at things and that;s fine.
Randy, how’s Chris Archer pitching?
YF – How much do I want to see tomorrow night’s SWB game? I definitely want to catch our game. I guess I can take the first 1 1/2 hours at McCoy and then come home in time for ours.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
4 NYY don’t mind answering at all. I live in RI. Where are you?
Wang – I think I’m surprised that the Rangers don’t have more runs, probably based on CC pitching on extra rest.
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Southern Nv. As I said earlier, it’s gonna be a toughie tonight. But, I’m a “See See Rider. “
Good play from Young
If I were you, I’d want to see DJ pitch; he’s pitching really well. But up to you…
Nice defensive play.
I’ve always like Michael Young. Good guy.
How far are you from McCoy?
Hard to believe they couldn’t get Pineda in for the MRI today. I checked every five minutes for a result. Another day of that?
It’ll suck to see Matsui in a Rays uni, but glad someone is giving him a chance. Miss him.
CC has a 3.42 career ERA on five days rest vs 3.52 on regular rest.
That’s it, C. Efficient inning here.
Depending upon traffic I could probably make it to McCoy in 12 minutes. I will have seen at least 5 innings of the game, I would think. Maybe even more. That will satsify me. I definitely want to catch our game. So I’ll do both. I also want to see Cisco!!!
I’ll try to take pics. If I don’t get to do it tomorrow, I’ll have plenty of time during the season.
LGY,
Negligible difference……I guess he just likes to pitch on regular rest
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LGY says:
April 23, 2012 at 8:14 pm
CC has a 3.42 career ERA
on five days rest vs 3.52
on regular rest.”
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Didn’t expect that
C C’s top speed ( old school ) is down a little so far this yr., right ? Don’t recall any 95-96 yet.
LGY, how about last 3 years as a Yankee? Any such split?
Jones may have lost some stride and range, but he’s the most quiet of OFs. Always knows where to be.
Last out i got scared….Sounded better that it was actually hit
4 NYY,
Doesn’t have his full arm strength yet. He’ll be dealing before long.
The sound from the bat was scary
“CC has a 3.42 career ERA on five days rest vs 3.52 on regular rest.”
I just remember him having a lot of trouble when Joe went to the 6-man rotation. Even CC has said he pitches better on regular rest. Maybe you should sent him the stats!
LHY – where did you find those stats? How did you figure out which games where on what kind of rest?
I meant LGY
The breaking ball from Holland is a little off the plate. They should sit on the FB
YES!!! Pitching 101…..Never walk the 9th hitter…I think we are scoring this inning
Holland at 73 pitches, CC at 28.
Stewart!!!
Got lucky here
Lucky break…Very bad base running
That’s two errors?
How unlikely is it that Chris Stewart stands at 2B right now? Only by a walk and a throwing error.
Jete!
breakout inning for Yanks.
En fuego y incendido!!!
I’m running out of adjectives for derek.
Jeter is getting closer to 4000…
El Capitan en fuego , encendido y en una mision MVP!!
Really liked Dreamy Eyes, but I am impressed by Chris Stewart!!! I think that was a great move by Cashman.
I like DJ’s game much better when he’s without a strong love interest. Coincidence or not, he’s played much better without Minka on his arm.
YANKEES!!!
Atta boy, Swish.
damn, it’s all about money
The baseball gods usually don’t forgive those kind of miscues
Man, that one was even closer to going out!
“yankeefeminista says:
April 23, 2012 at 8:25 pm
En fuego y incendido!!!”
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Can’t stop laughing
Holland’s mustache is so creepy looking ewww. I just want to punch him in the face everytime they show his face.
Gato
Second hit!!….Mists of a hot hitting streak from cano? Watch out AL
Alex, your turn… Lets begin with a single…
Brian the Red Sux fan has to be absolutely vomiting bile at this moment. He hates the Yankees with a passion, but the main target of his hatred is Jeter. He thinks he is totally overrated, a lucky hitter, a lousy fielder – and he actually told me that he had great respect for Maddon until Maddon did not move one of his players over where Jeter got a hit one day, because “everyone knows it’s the only place Jeter can hit.”
He HATES him with a passion!
I guarantee you that he has a story for every hit Jete has gotten this season. None of them are legitimate hits, of course…
4 NYY April 23rd, 2012 at 8:10 pm
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:00 pm
4 NYY don’t mind answering at all. I live in RI. Where are you?
Wang – I think I’m surprised that the Rangers don’t have more runs, probably based on CC pitching on extra rest.
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Southern Nv. As I said earlier, it’s gonna be a toughie tonight. But, I’m a “See See Rider. “
An Abomb From AROD!!!!!!!
He WAS DUE !!!
ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, now I get why they didn’t want to pitch him, LOL
jmv, lol.
ALEXANDER the GREAT! 632!
Fem
3.02 regular rest vs 3.17 5 days.
ARod!!
bam! 1-18
OH MY ASS!!!!!
Check out this anemic Yankee offense. But it is only the Texas Rangers, 1st in SP ERA!!!
I think it’s safe for me to go and buy some dinner.
BBIAW
Mu??? Mu??? where are you??
Boom!!
Can’t believe hot slow alex’s bat speed is…. ***sarcasm***
Hahhaha.. Alexander the great!!!!!
swear to God, seriously.
I called both Cano walk and A-rod HR.
LOL, Alex is always compulsive after hitting one out
this is what i like to see – butt whooping…we just mash lefties man…
Trisha
Baseball Reference splits
“luis says:
April 23, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Mu??? Mu??? where are
you??”
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He’s already in bed. Just finished his bottle
Tough night for Holland and his porn ‘stache.
oh my bad; I ‘called’ cano walk, actually he got a hit.
“Southern Nv. ”
Anywhere near Vegas? Maybe we can meet up the next time I hit the strip – whenever that is!
looks like the big guys are getting back into the swing of things
luis, don’t feed the animals.
gotta get jonesey going
Thanks, LGY. What’s your source?
What a effin great catch.
Damn !
he’s robbed two tonight. damn
Holland is done, anyway. 98 or 99 pitches
*an
Who needs Josh Hamilton in the outfield when we have the grinning Andruw?
Drat! Give Jones credit for smacking that ball!
Hamilton is just so good.
The offense did a nice job tonight, grinding at bats and wearing out Holland…Any other team and he is probably out already…But since Ryan runs this ball club they are going to let him throw 110-120 pitches tonight.
If Hamilton was so good, why didn’t he catch Rodriguez’ shot?
A-Rod!!!!
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
“Southern Nv. ”
Anywhere near Vegas? Maybe we can meet up the next time I hit the strip – whenever that is!
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Henderson, all hooked together now. Sure ! 15 mi. from strip.
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
luis, don’t feed the animals.
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My bad…Couldn’t resist
You’re right, GB. That Josh isn’t all that good.
another season, another batch of 2nd rate trolls who disappear as soon as the Yankees do something good.
They sure don’t make them like they used to…
Yep, we do mash ‘em. Let’s hope improvements vs. righties continue, but we haven’t really seen many tough ones yet.
GreenBeret7 April 23rd, 2012 at 8:37 pm
If Hamilton was so good, why didn’t he catch Rodriguez’ shot?
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He forgot the ladder in the dogout
“CC has a 3.42 career ERA on five days rest vs 3.52 on regular rest.”
“3.02 regular rest vs 3.17 5 days.”
Is the second set postseason? Last season?
CC gettin’ better !
He can fly occasionally, luis. He must have forgotten his Wheaties this morning.
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Yep, we do mash ‘em. Let’s hope improvements vs. righties continue, but we haven’t really seen many tough ones yet.
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Yup, we’ve faced an incredibly amount of lefties
When the slider is on, no one stands a chance with CC
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:39 pm
“CC has a 3.42 career ERA on five days rest vs 3.52 on regular rest.”
“3.02 regular rest vs 3.17 5 days.”
Is the second set postseason? Last season?
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Second set is 2009-2011
verlander & halleday don’t need to give up 3 or 4 runs to be mad. ludicrous excuse
YF,
We are facing one tomorrow though.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
“Southern Nv. ”
Anywhere near Vegas? Maybe we can meet up the next time I hit the strip – whenever that is!
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Try the ” M ” Resort (few mi. from south end of strip) Tell ‘em you work for Govt., all free. Don’t forget to invite me. LOL
Wang IS Taiwan April 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 pm
He can fly occasionally, luis. He must have forgotten his Wheaties this morning.
We all know that Girardi is thinking about a CC-Steawart combo now on
jmv April 23rd, 2012 at 8:42 pm
When the slider is on, no one stands a chance with CC
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QFT.
C!!!!
Kinsler lucky he didn’t check for pine tar ! LOL
the good Rangers just came back to take the lead against the Senators…
Ha ha ha!
Couldn’t happen to a bigger little creep than Kinsler.
Remember when he dismissed the Yanks during the postseason when the Rangers played the Yankees, saying they weren’t at all worried about the Yankees?
Luis, that will be interesting. I haven’t seen any of Yu’s starts yet. So I am wondering: how’s his command been; is he getting ahead? Will we be able to do a good job of working the count against him?
This is the cc we all know and love.. That’s why we have to temper ourselves when he goes thru his april slumps.
Rodriguez’ 287th yankee homer ties bernie williams on yankee list.
Stew!
Chris Stewart MVP
Chris bleepin’ Stewart!!!
Love him!
Stewart!!! So far he’s making it happen when he plays.
He kind of looks like David Wright
Stew is the man
I started to say earlier that I felt Stewie ( Girardi ) would get a hit tonight.
Good Rangers 3, Senators 1 1st NHL goal for Chris Kreider, the pride of Boston College
omg, who is HOTTER than Jeter?!
I never doubt C.
Derek Jeter!!!! <3 that guy.
Leaving a tired lefty in to face Jeter not smart.
4 NYY – I’d never do that! I’m honest as the day is long.
Derek is just insane!!
EL CAPITAN MVP MVP!!
Stewart….the reverse jinx in full effect, what a shrewd move by Cash
i’ll give it to the rangers – they are keeping the starter in – they believe regardless of score, starters go 100+ pitches every outing…
MG April 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Good Rangers 3, Senators 1 1st NHL goal for Chris Kreider, the pride of 2012 NCAA Hockey ChampionBoston College
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Fixed.
Who’d have thought Jeter would be hitting .417 this year. Hope he keeps it up.
Stewart is getting the last laugh on the posters who continue to quote that he is in the top 50 catchers – or whatever it is that Cashman said.
Ever hear the saying that he who laughs last, laughs best?
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:50 pm
4 NYY – I’d never do that! I’m honest as the day is long.
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Time sure flys !
Jeet is “unconscious,” as we say in hockey.
Hi Comet!
It’s lack of Minka I tell ya!
Jeter was vilified by 2/3 of this blog for over a year as being finished, overrated, arrogant, washed up, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Why hasn’t one of them stepped up and said ‘I was wrong’?
Jeter is on firee!!!!!!!
MG, Rich did multiple times, and I respect him highly for it.
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 8:47 pm
Luis, that will be interesting. I haven’t seen any of Yu’s starts yet. So I am wondering: how’s his command been; is he getting ahead? Will we be able to do a good job of working the count against him?
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He hasn’t been particularly controlled 13BB to 14 K’s so far. Let’s hope the offense takes Jeter’s lead like today. If they do, we should be fine
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Hi Comet!
It’s lack of Minka I tell ya!
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R they back together or not ?
MG – I wasn’t one of them, I swear! I just said that I thought he played better without the Minka distraction!
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 8:51 pm
MG April 23rd, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Good Rangers 3, Senators 1 1st NHL goal for Chris Kreider, the pride of 2012 NCAA Hockey ChampionBoston College
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Fixed.
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lol, I don’t follow college hockey but the kid can really skate, he is going to be a really good NHL player…
The scary thing about cano is that when he gets hot he’ll go 3-4 for the next 15 games straight
4 NYY – not back together. I have a feeling that the New Year’s trip to Paris was just a booty call.
YF– I saw Darvish on TV over here. He reminded me of Dice-K, to be honest. Lots of pitches to get an out. 7.94 ERA after his first game which lasted 5 innings.
http://bleacherreport.com/arti.....haky-start
MG April 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Jeter was vilified by 2/3 of this blog for over a year as being finished, overrated, arrogant, washed up, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Why hasn’t one of them stepped up and said ‘I was wrong’?
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and should be hitting 9th and gardner the full-time lead-off hitter.
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 8:54 pm
MG, Rich did multiple times, and I respect him highly for it.
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I don’t agree with Rich on many things but also will respect an honest mea culpa
MG April 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Jeter was vilified by 2/3 of this blog for over a year as being finished, overrated, arrogant, washed up, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Why hasn’t one of them stepped up and said ‘I was wrong’?
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Those 2-3-4-5-6 R MIA !!! No praise, just put downs.
MG April 23rd, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Jeter was vilified by 2/3 of this blog for over a year as being finished, overrated, arrogant, washed up, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Why hasn’t one of them stepped up and said ‘I was wrong’?
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Are talking about the same DJ that people wanted to bat 7th and 9th? LOL
YF,
I am also liking Swisher’s approach at the plate…I hope he keeps it up, especially in the PS
MG and GB – probably the same contingency who had said that Cano and Granderson should be traded.
boy, CC is really dealing out there…
CC’s slider will make hitters throw their bats…LOL
That was a Pena long ball ! LOL
I was wrong about Jeter….Happy to admit it!
I was totally wrong about Jeter’s yadda yadda yadda.
That was just a crazy quick swat
Hamilton is just a beast of a hitter..
This place is the new Wrigley Field.
Derek Jeter just looks great. Swing is crisp and he looks just so determined. Locked and loaded.
Luis, me too re: Swish.
Benny Blanco April 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Hamilton is just a beast of a hitter..
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….and fielder
this is the first time I’ve seen Stewart behind the plate but I really like the way he handles himself-he gives his pitcher a solid target with no wasted movement.
He’s supposed to have a good arm as well, right?
Pretty good pickup for the Yankees…
I hope Gardner becomes good enough to lead off and have Jeter 2nd but I’m beginning to doubt that ever happening. But, who knows ?
Martin is the only Yankee hitter playing like a scrub now. I would reward Stewart with another start.
Yep, C’s highest velo of year. Some 94′s. Warmer weather probably helping.
K! C!
Bret,
The man is on a mission. I read J Sherman’s blog that he was not happy of how the contract talks went about. He wants that MVP so the 8 mil option turns in to a 12 mil if i am not mistaken.
CC, despite the blast from Hamilton, looks like he could pitch a complete game tonight. It would be a nice early season gift to give the bullpen their 2nd day off in a row. They have been bailing out the starters thus far.
There are two days in the week about which and upon which I never worry… Yesterday and Tomorrow. ~Robert Jones Burdette …
It’s truly a gift to be able to concentrate on the present and let tomorrow take care of itself! Otherwise you miss what’s in front of you and live in the future.
The Yankee offense has been great. Let’s celebrate that and not get too antsy about what may be happening 6 months from now!
JMO of course, but sage advice if I must say so.
“He’s supposed to have a good arm as well, right?”
Yes, MG.
GB7-
I’m sorry but i for one don’t think Jeter should be batting leadoff anymore…………………………………Cleanup would be his for the taking!!!
I’ve said this before but Derek Jeter can play shortstop on my team for as long as he wants to be out there.
You don’t question the judgement of a 1st ballot HOFer, no one knows better than Jetes about whether he can still play or not. He hasn’t had this career without the desire to be the best and the will to work hard enough to stay there.
Luis,
At this rate Jeter can decline that option and get far more than 12 million. I never got down on him like others on this blog. I’ve always maintained that he can still hit .300 even through 2010. I’ve always believed he will age well. He’s got 4-5 more years in him.
Hamilton for Edison Volquez….
Wonder if Cincy regrets that one.
MG,
He is supposed to have a cannon for an arm. His caught stealing are insane, something like 39%
justtt missed!!!!
Alex gettin’ healthy
I didnt understand the trade for Stewart at first but looking at his defense seems like a good pickup for the Yanks. Cervelli might have to get comfortable in AAA or might he be trade bait?
And I’m very confident he can reach the 4000 hit plateau. I think Rose is out of reach though.
Damn this aging and unreliable offense!
Nice calm, sensible, blog tonight ! Congrats everyone !
The warmer it gets the better CC will be
I’d want a lefty reliever for Cervelli and a darn good one at that. I think he’s worth it.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Damn this aging and unreliable offense!
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where’s montero when you need him? Score should be 18-2.
J. Alfred Prufrock April 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Hamilton for Edison Volquez….
Wonder if Cincy regrets that one.
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You think so?
Trisha, bottomline, they need to have good AB’s in the playoffs. Swish needs to have a level swing like he is showing now. Teix ditto from the left side, needs to be able to go opposite. Martin can’t be a black hole. We can still appreciate the present while analyzing what we need to do to be successful in the future. They are not mutually exclusive. Do what you need to do. Let others do the same. Enjoy.
“I didnt understand the trade for Stewart at first but looking at his defense seems like a good pickup for the Yanks. Cervelli might have to get comfortable in AAA or might he be trade bait?”
If Romine hadn’t gone down we wouldn’t have seen this. I think circumstances surrounding both Stewart and Cervelli pretty much dictated Cervelli going down and Stewart coming over.
Yankees want good D in their catchers. It seems Stewart was an excellent pick.
Stewart is definitely a better defensive catcher than Cervelli. But, he will get a chance sooner or later, somewhere.
YF,
+1
luis April 23rd, 2012 at 9:12 pm
J. Alfred Prufrock April 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Hamilton for Edison Volquez….
Wonder if Cincy regrets that one.
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You think so?
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Trisha-
Perfect comeback to stow away for later use:
If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
Cervelli was trade bait once, but probably keep him in AAA for insurance. Plus already Martin needs a rest after a day off. You know Martin is not 100%, same issues as last year I am guessing. But not opposed to resting him if he is that fragile. Joe definitely needs to keep him fresher than he was last year.
I’ve never seen the need to discuss “the future” during a game thread. I’ve said it before and I know others have felt the same way. This was a discussion long before you got here YF.
Lots of what I say predates your coming here so I don’t want you to think that things are said exclusively for your benefit. I’m the same person I was when I first got to this forum, years ago, for better or for worse. So I will continue to make my position known, and you feel free to do the same.
I know you have things well under control but it’s just possible that something I say might make sense to you. If so, all the better. If not, oh well.
Trisha, don’t worry
Cashman used a No-Minka clause
Erik Boland ? @eboland11
@AndrewMarchand My column from last week on Jeter’s staying power http://es.pn/IZSwBT // didn’t you bury him last year at this time?
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I like that by Boland.
“Trisha-
Perfect comeback to stow away for later use:
If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
Trader – I LOVE IT!!!
Damn, wish I had thought of that one myself.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 9:07 pm
There are two days in the week about which and upon which I never worry… Yesterday and Tomorrow. ~Robert Jones Burdette …
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Lew’as brother ? J/K Selva Lewis Burdette.
Lew’s
Benny –
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I think that drawback with Cervelli is his hyperactivity — not the best trait when you’re working with pitchers who need a calming influence behind the plate.
Trisha, I am a positive/”in the present” person but also a student of the game, so I love to analyze. They both work for me. As to your history, as you said that is between you and the others.
C. rounding into form in late April and I am loving it against this tough lineup.
“Trisha, don’t worry
Cashman used a No-Minka ”
And people say Cashman doesn’t know what he’s doing!
Trisha, you will find it strange to see Cervy on that milb field, wearing #3…
I’m not going to say anything about hoping that Joe has someone warming…
(If it’s announced that he does, I missed it)
CC in a little bit of trouble here with his command.
JAP,
I wonder if there will be some Hamilton remorse syndrome in all of us?
Trisha-
It’s a paraprosdokian- a phrase or sentence that leads us down the garden path to an unexpected ending.
GB7-
Here’s one that you should use:Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
Grind it, C.
C tiring perhaps
dammit!!!!!!
Dang. This Rangers team is so dangerous.
edit: “the” drawback.
trisha, I don’t think it’s right to tell anyone how to post or be a “true” fan. I remember others getting on you in the past for the “pom-pom” comments. I didn’t think that was right, either. I’m with YF on this one. We should be able to post as we wish. Freedom of speech and all that.
Yeah, he’s clearly tiring. Damn would have liked one of those two down 3rd or 1st base line.
Unusual miss for Tex.
YT – I absolutely love your paraprosdokians!
Pen !
Okay now it’s time for the bullpen
unlucky there
ball took a bad bounce
get out here, hold 7-4
luis,
You sure english isn’t your first language
?
CC throwing alot of pitches this inning. Losing his location. Now the top of the order. This is do or die right here
bad luck
Uno mas.
1 more please.
D-Rob and Mo to finish.
Nice pitching there to get a tough out.
Wang I hear ya. But there are people who live so much with worry about everything that might happen that they totally miss out on what’s in front of them.
So I try to spread my love of the moment with any who might want to embrace it!
Some people have actually thanked me for that! (Of course, not everyone!)
Why isn’t Robertson getting up?
C gets out of it
Luis-
No problema!!
Yeah, baby! Atta C!!!
Don’t really want to see Soriano against those bats…
J. Alfred Prufrock April 23rd, 2012 at 9:25 pm
luis,
You sure english isn’t your first language
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Nah! but got my bright days though
And what do they say about managing? The difference between a manager being a genius or an idiot is all in whether the move/nonmove works!
Despite what his line says I think CC pitched well tonight.
Quick poll: CC or Logan vs Hamilton? (Just fot fun, because D-Rob is the EIG)
Really thought the last shot by Rodriguez had enough legs to get over the fense, but, still, he’s had 4 really good at bats, and that shortstop (forgot his name) is just lucky that there’s nobody standing where the ball comes down.
It’s Jeter’s early season power show and run production that’s the real surprise.
Odds, yeah it’s kind of aggravating to see the 4 ER because he pitched really well tonight. Tex makes that play at first 99 time out of 100…
Yankee Trader April 23rd, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Luis-
No problema!!
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I gather Spanish is not your first language!
Odds, undoubtedly; against a loaded lineup.
***fence***
I believe that was only the 2nd hit Hamilton has had off CC in his career.
When is CC going to start pitching like an ace again? It’s almost May now. He has been mediocre at best since the rain delay Seattle game last year,
AAO,
He did pitch well.
Nice job limiting damage there by CC….he’s still not totally right yet but tonight was a step in the right direction and a good outing….big difference was command of that slider which was an awesome pitch for him tonight. The velocity still is 100% there yet but at least he was on top tonight and had that good angle on his pitches.
Don’t know what else to say about Derek….he looks like he’s 27 again….unreal.
Good AB’s by Alex tonight….he loves this ballpark….
Score more runs….may need them
jmv,
CC on principle…Of course it depends on pitch count and overall situation of the game
Rob Segedin with his 4th homer for Tampa Yanks tonight. Tampa leads 3-2 in the 8th inning. Only farm team playing tonight.
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 9:27 pm
So I try to spread my love of the moment with any who might want to embrace it!
Some people have actually thanked me for that! (Of course, not everyone!)
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Ah, thanks TRISHA ! EMBRACE, EMBRACE ! LOL
Boston down 4-3. Ryan Doumit with a big hit. He was mentioned in the past as a good bat to both catch and play corner OF. He’s a FA at the end of the season.
Boston down 4-3
Lester getting hit hard again…..not sure whats up with him but Boston can’t withstand him not being good
Luis,
I mean in this exact situation, but D-Rob not available.
I’ll go with CC
I agree with everything you guys said
Hamilton is so dang good when he’s healthy….he’s right there with Kemp when he’s right.
blake April 23rd, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Lester getting hit hard again…..not sure whats up with him but Boston can’t withstand him not being good
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Wish it were Beckett, only much worse.
Lester now with a 6.43 ERA.
SUXERS!
Lester’s a killer, ha ha!
Abomb,
CC pitched way better than those four runs…In any case this is a batters park and you are facing arguably the best offensive team in the Mayors.
Trader,
Doumit is a nice DH candidate. The emergency catching is a bonus.
I like leaving CC in here to face Hamilton.
I believe that was only the 2nd hit Hamilton has had off CC in his career.
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4th.
4 for 21 now, but with 2 HR and 1 2B.
CC checking for splinters
jmv,
CC answered that question by himself
4 NYY – thanks! Glad you like it and always happy to be of assistance. EMBRACE!
Guys were talking on the radio the other day if the cutter had ruined Lester….said he’s fallen in love with it and throws it way too much and it’s flattened out the rest of his pitches…..sound familiar?
C’s no ace, that’s for sure
CG for CC?
Whatever happens this should be CC last batter IMO
Wow.
Huge kudos to Girardi.
let CC finish it…..go to Mo if anybody gets on base
“luis says:
April 23, 2012 at 9:39 pm
jmv,
CC answered that
question by himself”
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No ace, LOL
STANDING O for C in my living room
JF-
These stats had Hamilton 1-13 vs CC with 1 double before tonight.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/.....c-sabathia
The Yankees tried to reteach Phil his slider but then went to the cutter. They should’ve never given up on the slider.
I think it’s funny when people say CC isn’t an ace because they have no idea what they are talking about
Bret – is a CG with 4 runs really that big a deal? When I think of CGs it’s usually shutout kinds of deals, or 1 run thingys.
I went into a Yankee site and a Hallmark card broke out…
Blake 110 pitches, no need to push it so early…I would like him to be fresh for when it really counts
Uehara really did a nice job for the O’s.
blake, very familiar.
Go Jeet!
Rather Mo would start the inning if he comes in, but……….we’ll see.
Maybe CC finishes.
blake,
Aces only pitch for other teams
Isn’t 3 runs a save situation?
Bret The Hitman April 23rd, 2012 at 9:42 pm
The Yankees tried to reteach Phil his slider but then went to the cutter. They should’ve never given up on the slider.
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To be fair, using a slider when you are a teenager is looking for trouble.
J. Alfred Prufrock April 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
C’s no ace, that’s for sure
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naaaahhhhh
Trisha, yes.
“Aces only pitch for other teams
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The Jays lost!!
Damn, only 4-5 !
Luis-
Why push him. Let him be ready to go Saturday vs the Tigers instead of Freddy.
YF – thanks.
“Blake 110 pitches, no need to push it so early…I would like him to be fresh for when it really counts
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he’s cruised a lot of the game….pitch counts are overrated….to me it’s more about how hard they’ve worked and if they are tired….he doesn’t look that tired to me…I’d be fine either way with whatever Joe decides here though.
I think they should just go to MO. Really can’t go wrong either way with having CC go CG or MO. But I would personally go to MO because I don’t want him to have to come in with guys on if CC can’t get the first few guys.
“The Jays lost!!”
???
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
J. Alfred Prufrock April 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
C’s no ace, that’s for sure
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naaaahhhhh
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How could you doubt the conventional wisdom?. 4 runs bad outing!
“To be fair, using a slider
when you are a teenager
is looking for trouble.”
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Luis,
Please don’t say that while Pineda is in the DL. Gulp!
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 pm
YF – thanks.
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You’ve been around long enough to know that ! LOL
I knew Valentine would be a catastrophe but not to this extent and not so soon. It’s so satisfying. I was fantasizing about this since the Tampa series where I was rooting for the Yankees to tank for this very reason. I said back then if the Sox missed the playoffs they would fire Francona and hire Valentine and he would be a disaster. But he has surpassed even my expectations. It’s early still but I don’t see him surviving the season.
Yankee Trader April 23rd, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Luis-
Why push him. Let him be ready to go Saturday vs the Tigers instead of Freddy.
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I liked the way you think
NY Rangers get to play a Game 7. No thanks to the officials
When Uehara was the closer for the Orioles, the Yankees hit him. His career BAA vs the Yankees is .313 in 48 ABs
luis April 23rd, 2012 at 9:47 pm
yankeefeminista April 23rd, 2012 at 9:44 pm
J. Alfred Prufrock April 23rd, 2012 at 9:40 pm
C’s no ace, that’s for sure
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naaaahhhhh
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How could you doubt the conventional wisdom?. 4 runs bad outing!
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LOL. Doesn’t it also say we need pitching?
Sure a different AL East at this moment!
Jays tied for first, O’s with a winning record, and Sux on their way to going deeper into last place.
Totally righteous!
Come on Mo….close this puppy out….would be a really nice win early in the season.
When is the last time a young position player for young pitcher went in favor of the young pitcher?
Just not smart to trade elite young bats for project pitching. If the guy has a track record, fine, but the stats show the risk is simply not worth it. It is too easy to get tantalized with a guy with good stuff with a limited track record – GMs can dream of the guy turning into another Pedro, but he likely will just turn into another Edinson Volquez or Jonathan Sanchez.
They are in second place Trisha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY3LAFJbKyY
Although I’m watching ESPN, CBS Gametracker has Okajima in the pen. Is he here ?
Oops! they are tied with us.
Sux and Jays still pretty early in their games.
Nice, I like MO here. CC goes Sat. I hope. No reason not to be smart and keep him on scheduled 4 days rest.
CC was awesome tonight.
These stats had Hamilton 1-13 vs CC with 1 double before tonight.
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Fail to include postseason.
lol, Jones playing catch with the fans
My bad is 3- Jays sorry
LOL. Doesn’t it also say we need pitching?
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Let’s revisit the Hamilton remorse syndrome yet again?
I like Boone’s point about if MO were to break into the BIGS this day in age.
Dos mas!
Yes!
(sorry Pete!
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GMs can dream of the guy turning into another Pedro, but he likely will just turn into another Edinson Volquez or Jonathan Sanchez.
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“I have a dream…”
Sutcliffe talking about Mo “walking a couple of guys” in the Opening Day loss. Doesn’t mention that they were intentional.
Last I heard Hideki Okajima was in Japan playing for the Softbank Hawks
Swisher makes the play Cruz couldn’t.
Minny picked up another run.
5-3 twins
luis April 23rd, 2012 at 9:54 pm
LOL. Doesn’t it also say we need pitching?
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Let’s revisit the Hamilton remorse syndrome yet again?
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Well, you and I won’t have it. Can’t have buyers’ remorse for something you ain’t never bought
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Moreland wasn’t supposed to be available tonight. He just had a root canal.
Wonder what is more painful a root canal or being told to PH against #42?
Unknown –
JF-
I can’t get one by you! The postseason!!
ANOTHER MO DOWN !!!
Yankees win!!!!
DIVINE!
CC pitched a beautiful game, especially on long rest.
……theeeeee Yankeeeees WIN!
Awesome win!
Re Twins: people laughed that we walk over them in post, but we’ve been lucky Mourneau has either been out, or out of sorts. That’s a good lineup, with the M&M boys back in the saddle together.
I guess I’ll treat myself to watching the Suxers lose.
Night all!
C Rules
Mo is Lord
Nice night for a Yankee win. Good posts. Good win. Good pitching and situational hitting.
“Twins: people laughed that we walk over them in post, but we’ve been lucky Mourneau has either been out, or out of sorts. That’s a good lineup, with the M&M boys back in the saddle together.”
Said the same thing when the Twins beat us and people were talking about what a “crappy” team they were and what an insult it was to lose to them!
Yankee Trader April 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Last I heard Hideki Okajima was in Japan playing for the Softbank Hawks
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I had forgotten.
MLB shows he was released by Yanks, strange that they ( CBS SPORTS ) show him in pen here.
Hey Trisha! Great Game! Two more and we sweep!
I just ate a hole carton of Ben & Jerry’s Creme Brulee ice cream and as sick as I feel now, I’m tempted to go eat the other one in the freezer.