Game 21: Yankees vs. Tigers
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Gameday Thread on Apr 29, 2012 
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YANKEES (11-9)
Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Nick Swisher RF
Raul Ibanez LF
Eric Chavez DH
Chris Stewart C
LHP CC Sabathia (2-0, 5.27)
Sabathia vs. Tigers
TIGERS (11-10)
Austin Jackson CF
Brennan Boesch RF
Miguel Cabrera 3B
Prince Fielder 1B
Brad Eldred DH
Ryan Raburn LF
Ramon Santiago SS
Gerald Laird C
Danny Worth 2B
RHP Max Scherzer (1-2, 8.24)
Scherzer vs. Yankees
TIME/TV: 1:05 p.m., YES Network and TBS
WEATHER: Feels a lot like yesterday. Chilly but not really cold. Little bit of wind blowing out to center.
UMPIRES: HP Rob Drake, 1B Cory Blaser, 2B Joe West, 3B Andy Fletcher
SWISH’S START: Nick Swisher got off to a brutal start last season, but this year he’s reached base safely in 18 of 20 games, hitting safely in 16 of those. Nine of his past 11 hits have gone for extra bases and he leads the American League with 15 extra-base hits this season.
ROUGH PATCH: Today’s game ends a stretch of 21 games to start the season, of which 15 came against the other three 2011 American League playoff teams (Detroit, Texas, Tampa Bay) and the teams with the next-best 2011 records (Boston and Los Angeles).
TOMORROW IN YANKEES HISTORY: Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s final game of his 2,130 consecutive games played. On April 30, 1939 he went 0-for-4 in a 3-2 loss against Washington at the original Yankee Stadium. After a team off day on May 1, Gehrig asked manager Joe McCarthy to be kept out of the lineup on May 2 at Detroit. He never played in another Major League game.
UPDATE, 1:15 p.m.: Sabathia strikes out Fielder, strands a double and gets through a scoreless first inning. Fielder never had a shot at that strike-three slider.
UPDATE, 1:37 p.m.: Two more strikeouts for Sabathia. Looks sharp today.
UPDATE, 1:53 p.m.: After Jeter’s infield single loaded the bases, Granderson draws a walk for a 1-0 Yankees lead. Scherzer’s command has been erratic these first two innings.
UPDATE, 1:54 p.m.: Weakly hit, but Rodriguez has an infield single for a 2-0 Yankees lead. That brings Cano to the plate, still with the bases loaded and two outs.
UPDATE, 2:22 p.m.: Sabathia’s been dealing, but Fielder just took him deep on a first-pitch breaking ball up in the zone. The homer went into the second deck and it’s 2-1 as Sabathia ends the top of the fourth inning.
UPDATE, 2:29 p.m.: Almost an unreal catch by Austin Jackson. Instead it’s a solo homer for Curtis Granderson, good for a 3-1 Yankees lead in the fourth.
UPDATE, 3:18 p.m.: Swisher left today’s game with a tight left hamstring. He’s going for a precautionary MRI. It’s worth noting that no one has been pulled from the Triple-A game (I would have to assume Dewayne Wise is first in line for a call-up).
UPDATE, 3:45 p.m.: Replay looks like Rob Drake got it right. Stewart slides home just under the tag, scoring on Rodriguez’s career RBI No. 1,904. That moves Rodriguez ahead of Willie Mays into sole possession of eight place all time.
UPDATE, 3:48 p.m.: Add a sac fly and it’s 5-2 Yankees in the bottom of the seventh.
Set it right, C
Go C!!!!! Go Yanks!
K! Atta boy, C!
Hello everyone,
Greetings from Ireland! GO CC GO YANKEES!
By the way…The FO made th4e right decision regarding Phelps and Mitchell. I am excited about how Mitchell will perform.
Ireland? What are you doing in Ireland luis?
Beautiful azure sky in the Bronx, C looked good pitching to Jackson
, and life is good.
Yankees made a fast move. They made me feel much better about their having their stuff together!
Que tal, Luis? Are you watching the game on mlb-tv?
CC
Sorry I am not at the game, but my bro has the tix…
K!!! Bada** C!!!!!!
No homers in last 71,now 72 ABs for Fielder
Some work Trisha
Yankeefem,
Of course!! this is the best thing i have ever done in my life!
Love the slider so far today.
luis, I hear ya!!!
Not to nitpick the notes above but 14 out of the first 21 games have come against the better teams in the AL. 3 vs the o’s and 4 vs the twins rounds out the 21.
Go, Jeet!
BB, here we go.
Is Mitchell getting the start and Phelps staying in the bullpen?
El capitan showing patience!
Benefit of the balls and strikes calling has gone the way of the good guys so far today, but its early.
There’s your small ball. Good job Grandy!
That was strange.
No bunt in first inning against Scherzer by a guy on pace to hit 40+ home runs.
Hi Trader,
Girardi said that the top candidate to start was Phelps, but who knows?…A bunt!! on the first inning, i sure hope it was a personal thing
YT, that is the rumor but I haven’t seen anything definitive.
Jack, agree. Rather Grandy swing away.
Looks like he was bunting for a hit. A little weird on a 1-1 count but runner in scoring position is the positive.
Yeah, don’t agree with the bunt unless you push it toward Cabrera.
Close
bunting either is silly on Granderson’s part of Girardi already overmanaging in the first inning
Luis-
See any leprechauns? Pedroia?
Patient AB, Robi.
Time for Cano to get right.
Cano wait for your pitch
This UMP would have helped Nova with that low strike zone
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Always want to see your best HR guy bunt against a struggling pitcher.
OK, Teix, let’s see what you have learned.
Pop up to 2b here
Why did versonine get banned yesterday? I dont remember saying anything inappropriate.
Arrgh!
Ugh-Teex
Yankee Trader April 29th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Luis-
See any leprechauns? Pedroia?
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Not PEDroia himself, but a lot of his cousins that looked like him offering me some weird milkshakes!!
Scherzer is one of those guys who you hate as a Yankees’ fan. Boston destroyed him almost every time and he seems to skate on by vs New York.
SJ44 says that Tex simply cant bat LH anymore.
Apparently not yet learned to not try to pull the pitch off the outside of the plate.
RISP fail.
I was trying to be positive, but SMH.
At least mutant eyes threw a lot of pitches.
“Why did versonine get banned yesterday? I dont remember saying anything inappropriate.”
No idea.
Situational hitting, especially against right hand pitchers needs to improve….Bunting on the first inning??
yankeefeminista April 29th, 2012 at 1:26 pm
OK, Teix, let’s see what you have learned.
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learned that he still can’t resist trying to pull that changeup
That inning went wrong with the bunt. Don’t give away an out to a pitcher who is missing the strike zone.
He called that one a strike for Sherzer
Texas rangers and kemp will be cool down.
100% sure.
That one too
Filthy pitch.
In 2011, Curtis Granderson went 1 for Scherzer and struck out 3 times.
Do you think perhaps he knew what he was doing trying to play small ball?
I do.
Scherzer had a 5.23 ERA away from home last year, and a 4.15 ERA vs the Yankees[ 6 runs in 13 innings]
In 2011, Curtis Granderson went 1 for 7 against Scherzer and struck out 3 times.
Do you think perhaps he knew what he was doing trying to play small ball?
I do.
C getting swings on that slider
You can see why he’s got nearly 10K per nine so far this year.
The slider is filthy today!
Well, didnt you guys know that Scherzer has a history of success while CC is just a scrub. Of course Scherzer will get calls.
I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibility for Matt Kemp, if he stays healthy, to put up a .340 40/120/40 season. The question is, with no Pujols or Fielder, and with Stanton in Florida, is that enough to win the triple crown?
I cant stand the cheaters that play the Hanging (Hangman) with Friends App. I got the word “azotemic” dropped on me yesterday! Cheap crap.
Nice change C! 4 K
Beautiful pitch.
Love how he is throwing off speed 3-2 pitches for strikes.
4 k’s JAP in two innings!!
trisha – true pinstriped blue April 29th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
In 2011, Curtis Granderson went 1 for 7 against Scherzer and struck out 3 times.
Do you think perhaps he knew what he was doing trying to play small ball?
I do.
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I’m more inclined to think Girardi made the mistake of going by the tiny sample size – which he often does – and not Granderson.
Too bad we didn’t show more patience with Scherzer and his control issues.
Trisha,
I believe it was Granderson’s call.
Beauty of a change. C, liking the warmer weather.
JS,
That why i was hoping that it was a personal thing. If it was Girardi, that’s bad baseball.
SSS, Grandy should have been patient and waited for his pitch or walked. Scherzer showing no command. We need to have more patient AB’s.
October baseball in April
Swish tried to pull that pitch
Yankee nemesis – the almighty changeup.
J. Alfred Prufrock April 29th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
Too bad we didn’t show more patience with Scherzer and his control issues.
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Yup
“Trisha,
I believe it was Granderson’s call.”
I think so too.
J Al – thanks for the advice on the previous thread. I had never drawn a reaction before and I’ve been taking it over a year, but then I saw what YF said about building up an immunity. I am going to stay off it for the next 4-5 days and see if things improve.
That’s the way to do it; guy not locating.
Bo knows April 29th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Yankee nemesis – the almighty changeup.
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that would be a yes.
Here? Here I would bunt.
Now this should be a bunt
There we go.
Trisha, you can also try putting 1/2 apple cider vinegar with 1/2 water and applying it to itchy areas.
Yikes so much for that. Poor offensive hitter, Jeter up next, now he chooses not to manage?
trisha,
good idea. You might drink some aloe vera (make sure organic) for the itches, so long as you are not allergic to that. Some are, but it’s soothing for inflammation.
wasted at bat. How do you not bunt?
YF – I have to go out in a while so I don’t think the vinegar would be such a good idea since the itchy areas are extensive.
I bought the otther stuff though so I’m going to do that as soon as I’m back.
Thanks.
“yankeefeminista April 29th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Sorry I am not at the game, but my bro has the tix…”
You don’t have a ticket plan, do you?
opps, forgot there was one out.
Nick, yes, why?
Come on Jeter, get CC some runs.
haha that pitch was right down the middle.
Yes! We’ll take it.
J Al – I’ve drunk (that always sounds strange to me) aloe vera before so I think I’d be good to go with that. Heck at this point I’m willing to try anything!
Trisha,
Didn’t know about the alergies. Hope you get well soon. Good play from Santiago, it saved a run. Another bunt?
Grandy, don’t let him off the hook this time, please
Brian Anderson, “And Jeter the King of the infield hit.”
Oh how I have missed TBS announcers. Geez
Small strike zone
Lol
yankeefem, don’t want to make a dumb joke with bases loaded — this time.
Sit fastball here 2-1 grandy
Trisha,
I had an allergic attack three weeks ago. You better go and see a Doctor.
As long as the umpiring is fair to both sides then I’m good to go. I don’t want Scherzer to be jammed if CC isn’t. Of course I don’t want either to be jammed.
Trisha, I also mentioned aloe in previous thread. Try George’s aloe then if you are going to drink it. No flavor, tastes like water. Whole Foods probably sells it. (Or is it still called Bread and Circus in Providence. I haven’t been up there for a while, unfortunately.)
Lol
Wow, whaddaya know. A fair 3-2 call with the bases loaded.
1-0 Yanks!!! & 52 pitches.
Not what i liked, but i’ll take it
GS here Al and its game
Time for an Abomb.
Well done, Grandy! Scherzer up to 52 pitches
GS by arod
Nick, tell me later; we need runs here.
Or that.
Lady Luck is on our side!
It stinks that you can’t get Pitch F/X data from Brooksbaseball until after the game is over.
Does anyone of a comparable site w/at-bat to at-bat info available in real time?
This is small ball!! LOL!!
That’s right, bunt to Cabrera.
YEah! MIGGY!
Another ribbie for the Yankee slugger, woo hooo!!!
Luis, small ball by default?
Whatta you know? RBI base hit!
MLB.tv has the pitch f/x. Looked like Scherzer got squeezed on at least one strike to both Jeter and Granderson.
Beckett would’ve already laid down on the mound and threw a fit if he was pitching today and not getting those calls.
Cano is eager to get out
Well done
yankeefeminista April 29th, 2012 at 1:56 pm
Luis, small ball by default?
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“Unintentional Bunt”
Down the middle. Bad at bat.
trisha, you may have done already, but I’d check with naturopath for candida. Also you may want to look up “pitta” body type, or just read about the 3 doshas and see if there’s something there that could help you be proactive.
Cano looks off balance at the plate. He has cost us a lot of runs this young season.
YF, I may have missed the aloe part. Whole Foods will definitely have it.
luis, this is the same thing I had in Florida, right after you had your allergic reaction. It had gone away but came back. The reason I don’t want to go to a doctor is that they’re not going to be able to tell me what’s causing it. I think I just have to start with elimination of the curcumin and if that doesn’t work I’ll eliminate the other supplements I take one at a time.
Very frustrating in the meantime.
Cano is getting frustrated and is pushing a little bit as a result.
Drop cano in the order.
He is an automatic out right now.
Robi just not in his rhythm yet.
No milb video coverage of Trenton.
Maybe it’s time to go back to the old batting order.
Cano with only 3rbi thus far. They really need him to get going.
J Al – it’s definitely an allergic reaction rash. I have welts on my shoulder. But I will read up on that other stuff. Thanks.
Trisha,
I know it is, especially when you don’t know what’s causing it. I was really scared at some point, i was afraid of eating. it turned out to be something not related to food but until they found out i was having constant allergic reactions.
Leyland will be tossed this game.. Anybody want to bet?
trisha, YW. I hope you feel better.
The thing that bothers me about Cano’s at bats is that he’s overswinging. I don’t remember him doing that in like forever.
That’s why I like his swing so much. But now, he’s not even setting into the swing slot. Really bothersome.
Take some Mellon and watermelon it is supposed to help the body heal
5 k’s
Carsten Charles.
That was a good at bat from Jackson
Thanks. I didn’t mean to shanghai the thread with allergy chat!
Will report back in a nongame thread.
Bo, he’s been ill. Also does not like the colder weather. He’s the least of my worries in this lineup.
Let’s knock Scherzer out of the game this inning.
luis, it was. AJax has looked worlds better at the plate, beyond just numbers. Good for him.
Ugh.
Tex swings at 2-1 high ball.
We won’t do it with ABs like that.
JAP,
He could give some lessons to Tex on how to go the other way
Wow, a pop-up from Tex – really surprised to see that.
Nice to see Strawberry at the game. Not sure why I have an affection for those old Mets guys that came to the Yankees (he and Doc Gooden), but I do…
Bo, he’s been ill. Also does not like the colder weather. He’s the least of my worries in this lineup.
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Compared to others, yes. But, I really don’t like his present swing. It’s totally off. Too many things wrong.
Please tell me that Swish is going to be ok…
I honestly thought that tex had a chance to finish with a ba above 250 this month when he had 289 avg. last weekend. since then. His avg dropped 50 Pts. Unreal.
luis April 29th, 2012 at 2:08 pm
JAP,
He could give some lessons to Tex on how to go the other way
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Could he learn anything, though?
Terrific. Swish is coming out.
crap
What’s that all about. Can ill afford to lose him right now.
OMG this is not good…An outfield in the corners with Jones and Ibanez at the same time
I missed that. Swish tking a potty break?
Uh-oh.
How soon is Gardy back?
Hammy. But it didn’t look bad.
BryanHoch Looked like Swisher was grabbing at his hamstring and trying to work out a cramp/stiffness. Waiting for official word.
craptastic
Gardy is back Fri.
Time to ring up Abreu
luis, Jones has lost some range, but he can still make plays out there.
Nobody swinging the bat better than Swish. Need him in the lineup.
Time to ring up Abreu
+1
Hope all these LOB don’t come back to bite us later in this game.
Wasn’t it the hamstring earlier as well?
Cano is Cano
luis April 29th, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Time to ring up Abreu
+1
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luis,
As well as Swish is going this year, I’d still really like to split up Tex and Swish in the lineup, with an Abreu-type contact hitter.
isn’t the hammy what was bothering Swish in ST
J. Alfred Prufrock April 29th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
luis, Jones has lost some range, but he can still make plays out there.
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Maybe, but his attitude the other day left me with a bad flavor on the mouth. And with Ibanez on the field, Granderson is going to have to cover way too much real state
OK CC no fly balls to the outfield. GO
“Hope all these LOB don’t come back to bite us later in this game.”
That sentence should be a no-no in the book of baseball superstitions. It seems that every time someone says it – it does!
But since I just deemed it a rule, it doesn’t have a retroactive effect because that would be illegal. So it’s okay, Straw.
Thats just fantastic, last thing we need is an injury to Stish man. He is actually producing, while Cano is still in offseason mode.
luis,
What’d Jones do the other day? I’ve missed chunks of and, entire, games so far this season. Too busy chasing the kids’ games.
Bombed
Sorry, Trisha.
Michael Kay is not a good play-by-play guy.
At least it wasn’t a cheapie.
No one on, at least
JAP,
At this point, i would demote Tex to 6th without Abreu and to 7th with Abreu. I do agree with you that there is a need of some patience between those two. Not that Swisher hasn’t been patient, but you never know when he is going to regress to his hero swinging ways.
At least Cabrera wasn’t on base.
Who earns a call-up if another OF’er is needed? Dewayne Wise?
Stats attached:
http://www.milb.com/milb/stats.....8;sid=t531
J. Alfred Prufrock April 29th, 2012 at 2:21 pm
luis,
What’d Jones do the other day? I’ve missed chunks of and, entire, games so far this season. Too busy chasing the kids’ games.
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Lazily making the cut to balls batted to leftfield that could have prevented the runner to reach to second. The runner didn’t score, but nevertheless i like hustling players. Then not throwing the balls he catches to the kids in the park.
News: Montero, who has caught five games this season, is not being considered for everyday duty behind the plate, the Seattle Times reports. (Thu Apr 26)
Spin: Miguel Olivo’s struggles have led to speculation that Montero might displace him as the everyday catcher. But manager Eric Wedge shot that down. “[Montero] has a hell of a lot of work ahead of him to get to that point,” Wedge said “He isn’t ready for that.” Montero has improved since spring training (he appears to no longer flinch when the batter swings), but his footwork, release and game-managing skills need much work. Still, if Olivo continues to struggle, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Montero and John Jaso get more catching work even if it’s not everyday duty.
Remember – to be a generational player – which has been guaranteed – you must play a position on the field. . . . .
Grandy!
The Grandy Man can and does!!!
Jeez, AJax almost had that one.
Grandy!!!! just took care of Fielder
That’s 8 homeruns for granderson. Still want jackson in center?
What an incredible non catch
luis,
Yeah, left-handed, Swish can fall into bad habits. I’m very happy with the BA, but wonder if he can really stay up there. He’ll hit for some power and take his BBs, but the average I just can’t say I fully believe in LH. May it continue… Tex left handed has made some adjustments but then you see what that changeup does to him
GRANDY!
AJax SMH
That was almost an eye popping catch.
wow Jackson caught it and dropped it. Grandyman!
Trader, he’s the best OF in the AL.
Yankee Trader April 29th, 2012 at 2:29 pm
What an incredible non catch
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Indeed – that man is crazy athletic.
MDS
Granderson deserves that home-run, it was hit well. Although if it weren’t for that railing, Jackson would have had it. Unbelievable would-be play. Great effort.
That wouldve been in interesting review of a HR if the ball wouldve came back in play.
At some point that ball hit that vertical railing out there and wouldve been a HR anyways I think.
I’ve seen AJax make catches like that in AA in the playoffs, robbing two hitters of homeruns.
Luis-
I don’t want Abreu, but when does he clear waivers? Otherwise the team that claims him owes the remainder of 9M on the contract, if I’m correct?
There you go, Robi.
Tex: pop up, k or hr?
There you go, Robinson.
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Luis, translation?
Tex lower body fighting his upper body, makes him pull off and get under.
Amen, that was unearthly. That is baseball at it’s finest.
That vertical fence allowed him to trap the ball. unknown is right. Would have been an HR regardless.
YT,
He was released as far as i know. Meaning that you can pretty much hire him for league minimum wages if i am not mistaken.
I wonder how Sterling called that HR by granderson. Bet it was interesting.
The Son Derangement Syndrome
Haha Vanover just called an out at Target field that hit the screen above the back stop and came down and the royals catcher caught it.
They probably went to and came back from a commercial break before Sterling realized Jackson hadn’t caught the ball.
Suzy probably was gently nudging him: “John, John, it was a home run…”
“Oh, I say! I thank you, Suzyn.”
Now Gardy came out and argued and they called it a foul ball. Larry Vanover always keeping it interesting.
Now this was one terrific leaping catch by Otis Nixon.
http://vimeo.com/22828913
Leave it to this loser Flaherty to talk about Harper not having out of control ABs. Coming from the king of out of control ABs, hacking at every pitch, and even saying so earlier this broadcast about getting his swings in because he barely plays. What a joke he is.
Straw, should have been a HR regardless, but with the umpires, one never knows what concoction theyll come up with to cheat us.
luis April 29th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
The Son Derangement Syndrome
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LOL.
I don’t know if you saw my post, but The Son isn’t dramatically shifting his front foot toward first base. Maybe they want the front hip slightly more open for inside pitches. Take a look next time you watch him. He’s not in the lineup today.
Not a two out walk!
Never Ming, Alex bailed him out.
Good catch!! phew!
Mind.
I did JAP. but haven’t have the chance to watch him. I had the split screen with the M’s game, but since he is not playing i’ll turn it off.
I would occasionally Ming during the Dynasty years, but no more.
Okay I have to go but I leave you with this happy news.
Sux already down 3-0 after the first inning. With hayseed Beckett on the mound.
GO YANKS!!
GO CC!!
Trader, nice catch.
Remember Ken Griffey’s wall-climbing catch in left? That’s going back, but that was something. There’s a video of it out there somewhere, I think, but low quality.
Ken Griffey Sr, that is.
I cant believe we allow ourselves to be contained by this piece of crap Lax Terzer.
Nick, would you also Chien during those years?
JAP,
Anyway, i wouldn’t mess with his swing. I will look at it, but that could translate in to bad habits later on ( not letting the ball travel deep ), his pat speed will more than compensate for that. That’s an adjustment an old player makes when he can keep up with the heat.
This is Scherzer’s last batter.
Ibanez goes deep here
Dunn is having a nice bounce back year so far. I mean it couldn’t get any worse.
Nick in SF April 29th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I would occasionally Ming during the Dynasty years, but no more.
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Or i would call Flash to help us
uis April 29th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I did JAP. but haven’t have the chance to watch him. I had the split screen with the M’s game, but since he is not playing i’ll turn it off.
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Go to Mariners website and click on stats. Then click on Montero. They should still have his HR to center and his oppo RBI single from two games ago up. Just take a look at the less pronounced toe tap and how he’s no longer shifting the front foot. He tends to tinker with his stance often, but this is the first change this season I’ve noticed.
*can’t keep up with the heat* sorry
Or he pops up, yikes
Stewart is a flat out hacker.
Fielder again proves his superiority to the feeble Tex.
I would be shocked if he lets Max face Jeter here.
Bye Trish, i hope you get better
Come on Jeter make him pay here.
luis April 29th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
JAP,
Anyway, i wouldn’t mess with his swing. I will look at it, but that could translate in to bad habits later on ( not letting the ball travel deep ), his pat speed will more than compensate for that. That’s an adjustment an old player makes when he can keep up with the heat.
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It might just be Jesus though experimenting. He likes to fool around with his stance. The swing is still staying in the zone and level, from what I saw, and that’s just my own speculation on why they might want him slightly less closed.
JAP,
I played hooky from work to go to the Griffey game. There were news cameras all over the place outside, and there I was, in suit and tie. After the catch, the game was a big story, and there I was on Channel 7 News. Thought I’d get fired, but that catch would have made it almost worth it.
Griffey ran back and with a running leap dug his cleats into the padding and went straight up. Caught the ball at least four feet above the wall, which, IIRC, was twelve feet tall. Greatest catch I ever saw, live or on TV.
I had the chance of watching Devon White play CF in Edmonton. Man, that was an experience. No effort.
Let’s get rid of him
I’ll take it. Jeet!
Correction: Jeet aka Speedster. And Scherzer is buh-bye.
I wouldn’t mind some Ming noodles and when is Chien-Ming pitching next? I saw he was able to throw only 49 pitches in the Potomac A ball game because of a 57 minute rain delay.
This is Granderson’s chance to break the game open a little bit. They have left too many guys on base so far.
Bryan Hoch ? @BryanHoch
Yankees GM Brian Cashman joined the Bleacher Creatures for roll call today. Pic ~ RT @baldvinny: My guest has arrived http://via.me/-woans6
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Please tell me that pic isn’t of Cashman. That is funny
Well guys, got to go…I’ll try to join later on.
JAP,
If he is tinkering i wouldn’t worry then. I’ll watch it and comment on what i see.
YF,
You are on fire today!!
Later guys
More clutch-less hitting from the Yanks…
More rispy goodness.
Unknown,
Is he alive? after that?
These guys are so frustrating with risp
I guess while everyone was waiting on Cash to see who was going to get sent down he was hanging with Vinny.
tomingeorgia April 29th, 2012 at 2:52 pm
JAP,
I played hooky from work to go to the Griffey game. There were news cameras all over the place outside, and there I was, in suit and tie. After the catch, the game was a big story, and there I was on Channel 7 News. Thought I’d get fired, but that catch would have made it almost worth it.
Griffey ran back and with a running leap dug his cleats into the padding and went straight up. Caught the ball at least four feet above the wall, which, IIRC, was twelve feet tall. Greatest catch I ever saw, live or on TV.
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LOL. Great story.
I used to skip school as a kid when you had to sleep out and wait on line for playoff tix. Was always leery of the TV cameras that would come round to ask you “how long have YOU been here?”
Definitely the greatest catch I ever saw, too. Just the sheer gravity-defying athleticism of that play…the fumes stay with you, even now….
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Bo Knows, for me it’s Gary Pettis and Paul Blair for perfection. Andruw Jones going back on a ball from a shallow position was, though, probably the most ridiculous combination of pure speed, jump and tracking I ever saw in anyone on a consistent basis. I’ve never seen anything like in-prime Jones in center, in that regard.
Oh great, it was so pleasant here up until now…
11 men left on base….
Pete Abe is doing Color for NESN while Remy is out. What has this world come too.
I wonder how many times he has cracked on Alex today in the booth.
CC better be careful here with Cabrera
This will be the typical Yankee inning. They could have gone for the kill didnt and now they will let the other team tie it up
CC looks like he’s ready to gag here…
Yep, typical CC….
here we go
Walk Fielder.
Tom, you should have worn your catcher’s mask.
What is with Cash’s hair?
Yanks have no hitters as good as Cabrera or Fielder
anyone surprised?
Atta boy, C.
Dodged a mini bullet there.
Look at it this way, they knocked out a starter who gives us trouble in the fifth. That’s a good job, there.
Luis, hasta luego.
Anyone criticizing CC today is an idiot who doesnt understand baseball.
They couldnt get big hit.
C gets out of it.
yankeefeminista April 29th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Luis, hasta luego.
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Si, si!
CC!
Sorry but you can’t blame CC in this one. I mean you could if you’re a miserable human being and piss & moan at everything. But CC has given up 2 runs in 6 against a very good hitting team. If you want to blame anything, blame the offense, they’ve left a ton of guys on base and should have 5-6 runs right now.
that is a good point JAP, however, 7 walks and 7 hits w/ only 3 runs to show for it is frustrating. hopefully they can break it open or tack a few more on here.
TheStraw April 29th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Anyone criticizing CC today is an idiot who doesnt understand baseball.
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um, that would be a yes.
The Yanks have to get Arod and Cano going. Everyone knows that Tex won’t hit until May or June so the other main guys have to pick it up.
Yanks have one of the weakest meat of the order’s in baseball…
Wow this game should be at a minimum 6 to 2 and CC cruising for a possible CG. Instead its a game.
Lets knock around this rook RP a bit.
Cabrera/Fielder are far superior to Arod/Cano.
hopefully good things to come for Cano w/ 2 hits up the middle. Alright Tex…..think line drive here.
Tex please contribute here.
De nuevo, Robi!!
Blame CC for being ahead 3-2 in the 6th against this nasty hitting team?
rr212 April 29th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
that is a good point JAP, however, 7 walks and 7 hits w/ only 3 runs to show for it is frustrating. hopefully they can break it open or tack a few more on here.
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Look, it’s a certain kind of offense. If you’ve read anything I posted here after Jan. 13, you’ll know I understand your point very well. But they weren’t facing mid-to-back rotation slop and did make Scherzer throw a lot of pitches. I’ll take them knocking Scherzer out in the fifth and C keeping our edge while we try to increase it. To me, that’s a moral victory and hopefully a W, too.
Trisha have you tried Benadryl?
i guess we can’t be too upset since he flied out to the opposite field.
Paul is so great
i’ll take it too JAP. Gotta take into account that we also got a little luck with that Jeter AB, but I totally get where you are coming from. No argument from me.
Comet, Trisha left, but she said she has been taking benadryl.
“that’s a moral victory”
So the highest payroll in baseball and the Yanks are only capable of moral victories?
What a great job Cashman did assembling this ballclub.
Big hit opp again
The Yankees backup players are producing more than their stars right now. They are better situational/contact hitters.
Swish tight left hammy coming from TBS
tight hammy for Swish. Hope it isn’t a DL stint.
Hmmmmm
CC, that has been true for quite a while.
Swish, tight left hamstring, sayeth Kay.
Ok, good situational hitter here…
Ok, another real big hit opportunity
DanBarbarisi Swisher came out with a tight left hamstring, will undergo precautionary MRI. Swisher is off to a huge start, so missing any time is tough
MRI described as precautionary
base hit here would be great.
Thanks YF. The offence seems to be having trouble getting the runners in. Here’s hoping Chavez can do the job!
MRI described as precautionary
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i’m getting deja vu…;)
OK, here’s where we hopefully cash in on having knocked out Scherzer.
Omg, why chase 1-1?
MRI described as precautionary
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RIP Swisher
Another epic fail.
Yanks are deadly bad with RISP.
Nope.
They might lose this game.
Wow this one is going to really hurt if it goes on the right side.
This puts a lot of pressure on CC to be perfect
RIP Swisher
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I needed that laugh!
15 left on.
I’m a big fan of Ibanez’s approach at the plate. He’s patient and he doesn’t seem to let anything get to him. It’s like he erases a bad call or a missed opportunity and comes at everything anew with each pitch.
Not a bad platoon player. Not a bad regular player, either. I don’t think he has proven himself yet, but he could threaten Brett Gardner’s job if he gets hot over the next week.
Jack Curry ? @JackCurryYES
The most LOB team could have in 6 innings is 18. Yankees have stranded 14 against the Tigers today. Should have more than a 1-run lead.
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Don’t win many games when that happens.
JackCurryYES The most LOB team could have in 6 innings is 18. Yankees have stranded 14 against the Tigers today. Should have more than a 1-run lead.
Ugh.
but he could threaten Brett Gardner’s job if he gets hot over the next week.
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Hahahahahah no.
Jack Curry?
The most LOB team could have in 6 innings is 18. Yankees have stranded 14 against the Tigers today. Should have more than a 1-run lead.
Ibanez? the ED LF? You’re joking, right?
“Another epic fail. Yanks are deadly bad with RISP.”
Why should this surprise anyone? It’s essentially the same lineup that’s been choking with RISP for the past two seasons. They keep running the same guys out there, you’re going to see the same results. If they hit enough solo homers, they win. If not, they’re in trouble. It’s that simple.
C gets moving fast for his size and is a real good athlete.
C!!!!!!!!!
ill take one of those solo homers this inning.
C through 7.
On your knees.
I think Joe should let CC roll through the 8th here as well. I am sure he will. I love D Rob and all but CC is money today.
88 pitches thru 7.
Not too shabby – maybe give BP a rest if we can score a couple more? Maybe?
C at only @88 pitches. Just let him keep pitching.
muwarriors you must be kidding when you call the Chavez at bat an “epic fail”. Do you really understand what the word epic means? I really doubt it.
Luis are really in Ireland? Greetings to YF, Luis, JF, the Straw, and JAP!
Let’s hope we get a W today!
Yes, I’d let C go. Hasn’t thrown a ton of pitches, working smoothly.
“muwarriors you must be kidding when you call the Chavez at bat an “epic fail”. Do you really understand what the word epic means? I really doubt it.”
I meant “epic fail” in a team sense, not specifically about Chavez.
Although Chavez did help out by swinging at a high and outside 1-1 pitch.
hey comet!
CC bringing it today.
Where are you from in Canada?
Greetings back, comet, and yes, a big W for C is in order. Let him keep going.
Floyd pitching a no-no vs. Sux?
I think I can now call him, Stewy!
Stewart single, epic success.
Bonus hit by Stewart. Can we bring him around?
Swing away.
3-0
Let’s get C a couple more runs.
I wanted that bad.
Omg, foul
I think I can now call him, Stewy!
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LOL. Please….don’t.
Good AB JETE
nice AB there
Good AB, Jeet.
Lol tigers keep providing opps to yanks, yanks refuse to take so far
This will all end well.
Switched over to the YES broadcast from TBS to change the RISP luck.
do we want the bases loaded?
Oh fxxk, now at least sac fly
ill take that. good job Grandy!
Just missed.
Very good AB by Grandy.
LOL, rr.
It look to anybody else that Grandy just cant catch up with what this this kid is throwing? He hit the breaking ball hard, though.
Alright one more of those and I think that will be the added Geico Run to win the game.
at least its was a productive out by granderson
drive the ball arod…
A-Rod might consider consulting with Denbo.
Yeah!!!!!!!
WOW!!!
Lol
Big hit, safe!!
That’s a great call by Drake, slid under the tag.
Even though the ball easily beat him.
Hee hee!!!
This team is a joke with a runner on 3rd and less than two outs. They got lucky there
Another RBI!
Safe.
Safe!
Easy safe. Nice call blue
I’ll take lucky.
that was a nice call. Ball beat him, but a great slide.
Clearly safe..
But what a rotten AB from Arod.
Just a horrible middle of the order for the Yanks.
Always a gusty call when they don’t give the auto call because the ball beats you.
2 rbi hits traveled a total of about 75 feet. I’ll take them!
did they go that far, tom?
Ibanez is not threatening Gardner’s or anyone else’s job. He’s in the outfield only because Gardner is on the disabled list and the Yanks need to DH A-Rod as much as possible so he’s as fresh as possible for the entire season. Ibanez will go back to being the primary DH when Gardner returns to LF.
ahhhh….this is better
Atta boy, Robito.
Ibanez should be a PH off the bench.
rr,
Added together, yeah!
Nice job by Stewart there to force the issue. Have to right now with the way things are going.
2 runs in with a runner on 3rd and less than two outs…its a miracle. no hits with RISP though
TG for Robinson Cano.
Something really really special is going on now on the South Side of Chicago. Must be the Pete Abe curse
As our pal Bartolo Colon goes for the shutout in Baltimore (I am on Team Bartolo this season), we learn that the A’s have pitched 4 shutouts this season and have also been shut out 4 times, meaning they have been part of 8 of the 19 MLB shutouts so far this season.
That C’s first BB?
UnKnown April 29th, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Something really really special is going on now on the South Side of Chicago. Must be the Pete Abe curse
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Pete used to be the worst for teh Yankees in the Daily News 5th
No, he walked Laird.
nasty
Flat out Filthy today. Your ace Mr. CC
CC has two walks
did he,
thanks, RNJ
Heck of a slider there to Ajax.
Wanted that
K – C!!!!!!!!!!!!
K
Beast!
Do the White Sox play with Phillies’ uniforms often?
Miggy was gearing for that, lol
C!!!!!
B-E-A-S-T
C through 8
on your knees
Ugh, ND for Bartolo and the game is in deep doubt for the A’s as well.
DRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUWWWWWWWWW
Sheffieldian.
Andruuw. Ok, you can play a little.
Have you been served sir? Andruw, FB middle in down the heart. What are the chances?
O’Neill has been excellent/thoughtful today.
Cashman should be fired for the Garcia over Colon decision alone.
Wilson Betemit hits a walkoff homer for the Orioles as Nick Swisher looks to have his leg amputated.
Another move gone awry, Mr. Cashman.
Kay’s fair/foul perception is beyond awful.
That said, too bad.
JAP,
Agree on O’Neill today. Insightful and amusing.
tom,
Not that I mind his usual giddiness, but today he’s on his game.
Belated DRRRRRRRRRuuuuuuuuuuuUUW.
‘Mon, DRob.
Fielder really hustled down the line.
O’Neill read my post!
Nasty!
He would have made a great Yankee…
DRob’s crazy good.
Good morning, good afternoon, good night!
I like Fielder. I respect his vegetarianism, too.
Has he thrown 96 before?
The heir apparent.
We win.
Not one word about Marshall’s game in Trenton today from the fake fan boys – typical – they play their elitist favoritism – waxing poetics about and regurgitate what they read on other sites as their own analysis. . .
Nice win! C!!!!
igotid, yes.
Of course they want to be just like him.
JAP I’m from Southern Ontario. Do you have a Canadian connection?
yankeefeminista April 29th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
igotid, yes.
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i guess i forgot. usually saw him 92 -93