Spring training Game 17: Yankees vs. Cardinals
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YANKEES (4-11)
Brett Gardner LF
Derek Jeter SS
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Kevin Youkilis 1B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chris Stewart C
Corban Joseph 2B
Ronnier Mustelier 3B
Slade Heathcott CF
RHP Hiroki Kuroda (0-1, 5.40)
CARDINALS (8-6)
Jon Jay CF
Matt Carpenter 2B
David Freese 3B
Matt Adams DH
Shane Robinson LF
Jamie Romak 1B
Pete Kozma SS
Justin Christian RF
J.R. Towles C
RHP Lance Lynn (1-1, 8.31)
TIME/TV: 1:05 p.m., YES Network/ESPN
WEATHER: Sunny, blue skies, perfect Florida weather.
UMPIRES: HP Marty Foster, 1B Mark Carlson, 2B Dan Iassogna, 3B Vic Carapazza
REMEMBER ME? Justin Christian gets the start in right field for the Cardinals. The speedy outfielder came up through the Yankees system and got to New York to play in 28 games in 2008. Originally undrafted, Christian has gotten big league time the past two years with the Giants. I remember him most from Scranton, when he and Brett Gardner were in the same outfield, flying all over the place.
SENT DOWN: It technically happened a few days ago and doesn’t really matter because of his injury, but Adonis Garcia has been officially assigned to minor league camp.
WHAT TO WATCH: Would Matt Adams be a good trade target for the Yankees? He’s blocked in St. Louis but has a big bat. Could fill the void at first, but what to do with him after Teixeira comes back? … Ronnier Mustelier is suddenly a hot topic of discussion here in Yankees camp. He’s getting a look at third base, but has to prove he can play there defensively. … Kevin Youkilis is getting his first spring start at third. … A lot of legitimate big league options on the mound today, including Dave Robertson’s return from that odd shoulder stiffness.
UPDATE, 1:09 p.m.: It’s amazing how many Cardinals fans are here. HUGE ovation for David Freese. I’ve never seen a crowd quite like this at Steinbrenner. The entire third-base side of the stadium and much of the right-field bleachers seem full of red shirts.
UPDATE, 1:32 p.m.: Impressive inning by Kuroda. Puts a runner on base with a double — the guy then stole third — but Kuroda struck out the next two to strand the runner. His past four outs have been strikeouts.
UPDATE, 2:19 p.m.: Youkilis has his first Yankees homer, which puts the Yankees up 1-0 in the fourth.
UPDATE, 3:29 p.m.: Cashman just confirmed that the Yankees have signed Ben Francisco to a minor league deal. He’ll compete for a spot as a right-handed reserve outfielder.
Game is on ESPN….oh goodie
@ProfessorParks: @TarYank6 Yep. Can touch 98; changeup is a beast pitch that misses bats; SL has potential as well. Could be monster
About Ramierez
If Cashman is spending this much effort looking in the Recycle Bin of his computer, he probably should start with Posada, who might still offer more value at C than Chris Stewart, even if he played while being intoxicated.
Go Yanks!
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yankeefeminista March 11th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
+3 RE: Cashman, one of his biggest defenders once upon a time until he went all vets at all costs, hairy monster, dumpster diving, and run saving crazy.
This is a very “brittle” team that needs a taxi squad to survive.
Tavernas isn’t playing…crap
Go Kuroda-san!
Actually, I think the dumpster diving Cash, for the particular purpose of finding bench players, was great. That’s an area of the team you don’t want to be spending too much money on. It theoretically would allow the money to go to the every day player/starting pitcher.
However, I think he got too good at it. And perhaps ownership believed you could take it a step further than it was ever meant to go? I mean, I’m not in those meetings. I wouldn’t know. But you can’t deny Cashman has done pretty well finding those veterans with one or two more seasons in them.
Now, hairy monster Cash? I just hate that terminology and I think he thinks he’s being cute with it, and I get that you want players who can maximize their power with the short porch and all, and I get that you want guys who can come off the bench late in a game and make a huge impact, but not every player needs to be a BHM. Even BHMs need the guys who can be on base for them so that when they DO take advantage of the short porch, it’s a game changer.
J. Alfred Prufrock March 11th, 2013 at 1:01 pm
J. Alfred Prufrock March 11th, 2013 at 12:44 pm
Odds, that was a great post by GLove.
I saw it this a.m.
And yes, many of us thought Cashman was going to really leverage the Yankees’ great advantage of not just spending on FA, but primarily, in my case, of using the farm to fill in while the great veterans we have were still very viable, and transitioning the team rather seamlessly.
Yankeefem said this to me and I think it perfectly and succinctly states the heart of Cashman’s failure:
She said: He didn’t know how to move an aging team forward.
That’s it: and with the resources he had, and the gift of players like Jeter, Alex, Posada in place, he could have judiciously added to Cano with Montero, etc. and we’d have a very vibrant, diverse lineup to go with our excellent pitching.
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YF said it best he didn’t know how to move the team forward. You and I spoke about this a while back; the team was set up nicely after 2009. They had kids and vets and money to play with but they took a different route and it has blown up in their face. Now they are once again putting the pressure on the kids.
yankeefeminista March 11th, 2013 at 12:13 pm
No to Derrek Lee and Co. As for Cash, he thinks aloud to the media about everything. He needs to go find his filter and put it back on.
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He needs to be relieved of GM duties till he’s off the painkillers.
Slade in Center?!? My day just got brighter. Curious to see how CoJo and Mustelier do, especially since they both (mostly Ronnier) have potential to break camp.
If Chipper decided to come back, his first call would be to the Braves, not the Yanks.
Balance.
Francessa ripping Yanks as Cheap ……..
Kevin Youkilis is getting his first spring start at third. …
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Chad, huh?
K-uroda!
“Francessa ripping Yanks as Cheap ……..”
Which is great. I probably wouldn’t agree with his solutions, but I love him calling them out billionaires for hoarding while still overcharging their fans, and he has a loud microphone to use.
Cash’s prototypical hairy monster unfortunately ignores contact, and K’s too much. And there are judiciously chosen dumpster divers and then those that preclude integrating youth or who are overused and detrimental to the offense. Everyone remembers the good of Ibanez, who need I say I was rooting for as much as anyone else, but not the bad: abysmal fielder, abysmal road splits, abysmal vs. lefties, and even vs. righties, he had a .319 OBP. And yes, balance would be ideal. But …
Go, Jeet!!!
Which is great. I probably wouldn’t agree with his solutions, but I love him calling them out billionaires for hoarding while still overcharging their fans, and he has a loud microphone to use.
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He’s also right, the Yankees are being extremely cheap. I don’t usually agree with Big Mike when it comes to baseball but this time he’s right..
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 1:16 pm
“Francessa ripping Yanks as Cheap ……..”
Which is great. I probably wouldn’t agree with his solutions, but I love him calling them out billionaires for hoarding while still overcharging their fans, and he has a loud microphone to use.
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He’s on a roll right now.
“You know the thing about all these options….they don’t cost money. They are trying to sell you everything…every possibility.”
hopefully Kuroda and company can keep the Yankees around .500 until everyone comes back. Its a strech, but it can happen, and we have to hope it does.
Mike Ri March 11th, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Francessa ripping Yanks as Cheap ……..
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Who cares what that arrogant blowhard thinks!
“He’s on a roll right now.”
It’s great when Mike has the advantage of being right. It’s rare, but refreshing.
Not a big Francessa fan. .. but he’s right ! . .Yanks are running like a cheap small market team
Ichiro up 3rd, I like. Cano should hit cleanup. Ichiro can hit for power at the Stadium.
Hafner/Youk 5/6 lengthens lineup.
Bottom 3rd is what it is.
Patrick March 11th, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Which is great. I probably wouldn’t agree with his solutions, but I love him calling them out billionaires for hoarding while still overcharging their fans, and he has a loud microphone to use.
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He’s also right, the Yankees are being extremely cheap. I don’t usually agree with Big Mike when it comes to baseball but this time he’s right..
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Holy sh*t! Let’s all take a moment to reflect that we’re all on the same page as Francesa!
What free agents are available to not be cheap with?
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
“He’s on a roll right now.”
It’s great when Mike has the advantage of being right. It’s rare, but refreshing.
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It’s like seeing a solar eclipse.. super rare but sort of incredible when the stars and planets align!
Fran just realized we are cheap?
Talk about timing, the guy is a master.
Cash opening his mouth again kinda helped…
its not free agents but taking salaries like morneau or soriano, all better options then what the Yankees have now, or looking into, or waiting to be cut by a team after spring training.
Talking Chipper Jones is a slap in Yankee fans faces.
Send Derrek Lee right o the minor league compound if you want but he should not see the light of day in Tampa.
What does this say to Mustelier?
No chance, no hope…
Other prospects might pick up on that.
Time for Cash to go….
Get on it Mike.
K-uroda!!
It’s like seeing a solar eclipse.. super rare but sort of incredible when the stars and planets align!”
Yeah, I’d prefer that this particular eclipse skipped a few decades before showing up.
Francessa, the man who’s never wrong.
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See what Rivera has at BU1B for a few weeks then maybe call up Lee if need be.
Give Musty the shot fools!
mick March 11th, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Talking Chipper Jones is a slap in Yankee fans faces.
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I’m kinda feeling like Cash might be messing with us… And I mean that sincerely. It’s gotten to the point where I dunno if I’d be that surprised that this guy feels like having some fun at our expense. Almost like he’s in on the joke… like he knows everything they’ve been doing is BS.
Cash should get a comedy gig.
He might be tweeking Rivera and Musty.
Ramirez can throw changeups in any count; so, no surprise there, Stewie.
The password doesnt work for fantasy league.
KKKK-uroda!
woot woot
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 1:19 pm
“He’s on a roll right now.”
It’s great when Mike has the advantage of being right. It’s rare, but refreshing.
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That it is
Hal is cheap, No 2 ways about it. This organization has Always stressed depth, and that obviously ain’t the case any more.
Mike knows he can be the voice behind driving Hal crazy if stupid moves abound.
Chipper talk today pissed him off.
Brokeback mountain ?
Can Jo Ram teach Pineda the CU?
Jerkface needs to get in wfan and explain the new CBA to Mike he seems to think that’s the reason for not spending.
Doubt it; it is a feel pitch, and JRam was born, throwing it.
Joelsherman1
Just to eliminate name, I asked #Yankees if any interest in having Posada try to play 1b/DH for month while Teix out, and the answer was no
Cashman continues to be the kid in the back of the classroom, waving his arms, hoping the teacher will pick him, and the attention will be focused on him. Sad to see a Yankee GM reduced to this.
Throwing a CU should not be brain surgery.
“Learning” the fastball or curve should be harder.
We’re talking changing speeds.
If Ramirez could teach Pineda his changeup and Pineda could teach Ramirez his slider, we’d be in great shape. Unfortunately it isn’t that simple.
@BrONeil5: @awfulannouncing Doug Glanville just referred to the Yankees as Brokeback mountain because of their injuries.
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Good god…
“Hal is cheap, No 2 ways about it. This organization has Always stressed depth, and that obviously ain’t the case any more.”
It’s not that he’s cheap in the aggregate; he still spends a lot. But the money isn’t well-spent and since the team has no ML ready young players to shoulder the load and defray costs, it is fair for him to be criticized if the team on the field struggles.
JS, QFT; just wrote the same, but deleted it when I saw your post.
mick, it should work…if you want to share an email address here I can send you an invite. Or, email me and I’ll reply with one: yankhotelfox@yahoo.com
Damn I miss the Boss! . . lol Its like someone took the keys to our Ferrari and ripped up our black cards .
mick says:
March 11, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Throwing a CU should not be brain surgery.
“Learning” the fastball or curve should be harder.
We’re talking changing speeds.
Harder than it seems to learn to command the ball with a CU grip ….most guys can throw one….it’s throwing it where you want and keeping it down in the zone that’s tough
Cash is thinking Lee as a backup move if it gets rough here in the 1st few weeks.
Get him in shape down on the farm if needed.
Shame Spencer says:
March 11, 2013 at 1:42 pm
@BrONeil5: @awfulannouncing Doug Glanville just referred to the Yankees as Brokeback mountain because of their injuries.
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Good god…”
Any ESpN product is bad these days
Being cheap and just not being a good baseball evaluator could be the fine line he’s walking.. I don’t think he’s being intentionally cheap, I think someone is sitting in his ear going ‘look at the star power on this team! There’s no way we miss the playoffs with this line up!’ and he’s like ‘oh well if that’s the case, let’s stand pat!’
George could be scary at times with his independent thinking but Hal seems very dependent on his baseball people, who might all have different motives.
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Hal is attempting to Lower the current payroll. You can rationalize that all you want but it = Cheap.
Yes, the cheapness we’re all referring to is the intent to not have contracts that impede the budget goal next year. By doing that, they have missed on players the past 2-3 years that could’ve helped the team transition into the future.
None of us are obstinate enough to act like Hal didn’t pay Mo, Andy, Kuroda, Ichiro and Youkilis this off season, but with the exception of Ichiro, they were all 1 year deals meant to come off the books so the Yankees can reap profits by being under 189 next season.
Role players or starters who could’ve helped the team have been pushed away because of the budget mandate which puts profit over winning.
They are spending money this year, but they’re unwillingness (at this point) to spend next year is hurting this years team and it’s options to fix it.
The move is Youk to 1b.
More games are won and lost, in a subtle way, down at 1st.
He can field the position better than Rivera.
“but Hal seems very dependent on his baseball people, who might all have different motives.”
As I have said, I think they have failed him.
Standard Draft = Wimpy. Auction Draft = Challenging Fun.
Now they’re talking about Derrek Lee, who didn’t even play in ’12. Tex could be back in May! Scott Rolen too? Wow!
G.Love
If their 1 year contract experiment works then use it again next year.
I agree DONNY but this is just a fun, free league for my buddies (still competitive though). I play in a couple other ones too, one of which is an auction.
Everytime a move failed, The Boss blaimed it on his “baseball people”. Hal did learn that.
@Joelsherman1: To add to candidates as RH-hitting OF, #Yankees have interest in Ben Francisco, who was released by #Indians
Musty sighting.
And mick, it’s also tough to throw the changeup with the same arm action as your fastball delivery.
Musty ripped that one
Ronnie hit that one on the button.
Slade AB.
“If their 1 year contract experiment works then use it again next year.”
According to Cot’s: 2012: $209,792,900
Since $189m means $170m or so (if that is what they are going to do), and then factor in Cano’s likely raise, and some arbitration raises, 2012 provides very little guidance for 2013.
If they aren’t going to go that, why bother with one year deals?
To me, what we are seeing now is the ramification of being cheap during the off-season. First thing to go is the bench. Hal and C-No-Money decided not to plug holes so they left the bench thin. Instead of having Darryl Strawberry to plug a hole when Chili Davis got hurt (1998), we have assorted crappy options (compounded by the fact that the Yanks forgot to get a catcher). Now, if Hal suddenly decides to spend money, no one is available (unless of course the Yankees offer the farm for Chase Headley).
And as for Chipper, D-Lee, and the like, all that shows is that the Yanks somehow think that if they sign one of those guys it shows they are spending money (or by telling us they are interested, willing to spend money — just like with leaking the Cano stuff).
Nice vid on JRam’s CU’s.
Great AB by Heathcott
Chipper, D. Lee and Rolen…………..
This is just another reminder to fans of ‘The Evil Empire’s’ management teams commitment to the $ 189 number, cheap one year contracts for over the hill injury prone vets now and an infusion of low paid youth next year to replace all the old guys on one year deals.
The writing is on the wall.
blake March 11th, 2013 at 1:50 pm
@Joelsherman1: To add to candidates as RH-hitting OF, #Yankees have interest in Ben Francisco, who was released by #Indians
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Did April Fools day come early this year…?
I mean that sincerely.
chicken little,
The news this morning that we checked in on Chipper, Rolen and D-Lee reminded me of how the Red Sox used to try to appease their fans by leaking they were in on every great player who was traded only to have the deal fall apart because Theo was attempting to make it some ridiculous 4 team trade with too many moving parts.
All that spin was intended to show the fans how hard they’re trying and to be complacent.
We saw how the lip service worked out for Theo & the Red Sox in the end.
@RealCJ10: Enough with the rumors! While I am flattered about the speculation of being enticed out of retirement, I’m happy with life as a bad golfer!
“Did April Fools day come early this year…?”
Maybe they think the fools are the fans????
Deal With It March 11th, 2013 at 1:57 pm
Chipper, D. Lee and Rolen…………..
This is just another reminder to fans of ‘The Evil Empire’s’ management teams commitment to the $ 189 number, cheap one year contracts for over the hill injury prone vets now and an infusion of low paid youth next year to replace all the old guys on one year deals.
The writing is on the wall.
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They’re not cheap they’re just exploring all options
Signed
Commenters on RAB
Ben Francisco ? ! LMAO !
Add another ‘do nothing’ to the list………
Boy if they could get ABs like that from Heathcott then he and Gardner back to back in a lineup could really drive pitchers crazy
Some situations just call for a bunt.
Why aren’t they taught how to?
If you are making about around 70-75% of the time, bunting makes sense as chances are you will make an unproductive out anyway.
And Jeter would not have hit into that DP, I guarantee it.
making out
When the Indians release players you generally don’t want them
“Boy if they could get ABs like that from Heathcott then he and Gardner back to back in a lineup could really drive pitchers crazy”
Given the current alternatives, I would love it.
tagged him with the glove but the ball was in his hand…ump missed it.
Jeter DP strikes again. Thats why I rather him lead off than bat 2nd or 3rd
AAO:
I’m happy to see them leave no stone unturned.
Going through the motions and telling the reporters about it makes them look good for the moment.
The proof will soon present itself at the ‘gate’ when the regular season begins.
IMO shed all the deadwood now and let the young guys have a shot, they will get it next year anyway, so why not now ?
we must get hiroki on a 1 year deal next year
G. Love March 11th, 2013 at 1:58 pm
“chicken little,
The news this morning that we checked in on Chipper, Rolen and D-Lee reminded me of how the Red Sox used to try to appease their fans by leaking they were in on every great player who was traded only to have the deal fall apart because Theo was attempting to make it some ridiculous 4 team trade with too many moving parts.
All that spin was intended to show the fans how hard they’re trying and to be complacent.
We saw how the lip service worked out for Theo & the Red Sox in the end.”
G. Love — that was my thought to. These leaked names are intended to drum up interest in the fan base. It seems like a publicity effort. Particularly so with Chipper Jones. Asking the media to tweet out the Yankees interest in a player? If the team was truly interested in Chipper Jones, stealth-mode Cashman would certainly at least be able to secure his agent’s phone number. If Cashman doesn’t have and can’t find the phone number of an agent representing high-profile players, this team faces bigger issues.
Trisha please put me down for 82 wins this year.
TIA
Tackelberry says:
March 11, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Jeter DP strikes again. Thats why I rather him lead off than bat 2nd or 3rd
It’s his 4th ST AB….good grief
Trisha put me down for 79 wins for the Yankees this year.
@BryanHoch: I told Brian Cashman he should join Twitter. He didn’t completely hate the idea.
Please do
These leaked names are intended to drum up interest in the fan base. It seems like a publicity effort.
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It has worked to the negative.
No one is interested in washed up ballplayers.
Let the youth serve, even if it wasn’t your idea.
blake March 11th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
Tackelberry says:
March 11, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Jeter DP strikes again. Thats why I rather him lead off than bat 2nd or 3rd
It’s his 4th ST AB….good grief
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and he’s already in midseason form
blake March 11th, 2013 at 2:10 pm
@BryanHoch: I told Brian Cashman he should join Twitter. He didn’t completely hate the idea.
Please do
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He can’t be that stupid can he?
“and he’s already in midseason form”
What ready to lead the league in hits again?
How can anyone diss Jeter after his last season and a half? It’s laughable.
My big fear now is the Yanks get off to a bad start, fannies stop coming, and Hal has a moment of panic and trades the farm for assorted pieces of crap or signs Cano to a 10 year $250 mil deal. If the Yanks are going to stink I would rather have a future to look forward to, particularly since the only tradeable veteran who can bring something decent in return is Cano (obviously Jeter, Pettite, Mo, Sabathia, etc … aren’t going to be traded).
Rich in NJ says:
March 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm
How can anyone diss Jeter after his last season and a half? It’s laughable.
Seriously ….
I just received my final notice email RE: “We want you back at Yankee Stadium” with the incentive that it is the last chance to purchase 2013 season tickets at 2012 prices. Do they really think that they can sell season tickets to new buyers after today with an added price raise? Will Scot Rolen and Derrek Lee increase ticket sales? Do they just not get it?
YF:
No, they do not get it.
$ 189 is what the focus is I believe and only that.
Lance Lynn is pretty good
YF
It’s an old trick. Let’s see how stupid the fans are.
When that doesn’t work, only one thing will, which is winning.
YOUK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love him now!!!!! (barf)
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 2:13 pm
How can anyone diss Jeter after his last season and a half? It’s laughable.
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More like pitiable.
Is this where we are supposed to Youuuuuuk? Or just when it counts?
Quite a shot by Youk.
Youk crushed that
HR for Youkilis. #36 Kevin Youkilis 1B.
blake, I think Stewie needs a new shipment.
cue up the Youkilis is more comfortable at 1B record.
Shipped
Nice job by Kuroda. Go, Joba!
Youk should be at 1B no doubt
Yanksfem,
I think they think the Mo retirement announcement is going to force Yankee fans to show up at the stadium in some sort of pilgrimage to honor him.
The fact that he doesn’t pitch every home game probably escapes them as no one is going to buy an early season ticket in the hopes they use Mo.
That last home series is where people will spend the money to honor Mo as he’s sure to pitch at least once in that series especially if the post season isn’t looking good. I would hate for him to go out like the old Stadium went out in 2008 with no playoff baseball.
Kuroda was such a big signing….pretty much the difference in them having a chance or not for me this year was getting he and Andy back
Joba looks good aside from that stache
Joba is throwing the most freely I’ve seen him in a log time…
blake , having a #2 and #3 is important
Heathcott running into the baseball
blake, yep, yep and yep.
Deal With It March 11th, 2013 at 2:07 pm
AAO:
I’m happy to see them leave no stone unturned.
Going through the motions and telling the reporters about it makes them look good for the moment.
The proof will soon present itself at the ‘gate’ when the regular season begins.
IMO shed all the deadwood now and let the young guys have a shot, they will get it next year anyway, so why not now ?
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Exactly go with the young kids because there is nothing to lose.
Will they play ‘Tchaikovsky’ at the stadium when ‘Youk’ come to the plate ?
blake March 11th, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Kuroda was such a big signing….pretty much the difference in them having a chance or not for me this year was getting he and Andy back
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Getting Kuroda to sign again next year on a one year pact could be huge. I’d push hard to keep him over anyone else.
how about bringing Mesa and Heathcott for a CF platoon?
GLove, I am frankly not sure what they are thinking. How are they raising prices?
yankeehotelfoxtrot March 11th, 2013 at 1:46 pm
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I just joined- Robbie’s Canos
Will they play ‘Tchaikovsky’ at the stadium when ‘Youk’ come to the plate ?
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Hava Negila.
Ugh, Joe G. mentioning Joba having 4 pitches. What. A. Waste.
Anyone know what Sterling’s call for Youk was? We have an office pool going….
Jerkface says:
March 11, 2013 at 2:28 pm
Heathcott running into the baseball
He must run into something
blake March 11th, 2013 at 2:23 pm
Shipped
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Excellent.
Against All Odds March 11th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
BINGO !
Hustle, enthusiasm, fresh blood and a new attitude.
blake March 11th, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Jerkface says:
March 11, 2013 at 2:28 pm
Heathcott running into the baseball
He must run into something
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Attacking that ball. A Heathcott moral aught.
Does Cone ever get through a broadcast without uttering the word sabermetrics?
yankeefeminista March 11th, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Ugh, Joe G. mentioning Joba having 4 pitches. What. A. Waste.
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I can’t even believe he’d admit it out loud after talking about how he’d like the chance to catch again blah blah blah..
Saw “Oz” yesterday. Highly recommend. The critics showed how outta step they are on this flick.
THE WIZARD = NEW Yankee owner
THE WICKED WITCH (green one) = HAL
FLYING MONKEY – CASHMAN
Nice catch.
Mick:
All they will need are the champagne glasses to step on when he hits a dinger.
Robbie’s Canos? Looks like I’ve got some (more) competition in the first round of the draft
Lol, really Donny? I was struck, when seeing the previews, how cheap it looked compared to the original which was made decades earlier without half the technology we have now.
Musty has some bat speed, he doesn’t mess around …. Like his swing
Some of the cheap looking shots of The Emerald City were done to pay homage to the “39″ classic. My fear was that Franco would ruin the thing, he ain’t even close to the pro Frank Morgan was. Franco got through it and did OK. It really is a redemption movie about a man that finds himself.
mick March 11th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
how about bringing Mesa and Heathcott for a CF platoon?
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Dumb idea that would never be considered….Slade is a stud with an all star’s ceiling and needs his ABs and everyday playing time esp now that he’s healthy to make up for lost development time due to injury.
You don’t take a young stud and make him a platoon player.
Take Mesa north play him in CF everyday until Grandy gets back he’ll at least improve the OF defense and save runs to support the flyball tendacies of our staff and maybe Longie can help him lay off the breakers off the plate and he’ll run into a few fastballs.
they wont be satisfied with musty at 3rd vs rightys, will need a LH bat
mick March 11th, 2013 at 2:28 pm
how about bringing Mesa and Heathcott for a CF platoon?
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Heathcott is not ready. Hasn’t even played AA ball yet.
ESPNs projected opening day lineup has Ichiro hitting 3rd….Mesa in CF….and Chris Stewart catching
Did anybody just see the Yankees projected line-up on ESPN a few moments ago: I’ll try to recall the exact order
Gardner-LF
Jeter-SS
Ichiro-RF
Cano-2B
Youkilis-1B
Hafner-DH
Nunez-3B
Stewart-C
Mesa-CF
If someone else caught that, please feel free to correct me
Skill wise Heathcott is close….but he needs to get through a season healthy and face some pitching in the upper levels. He could seriously be ready by 2014 though health permitting ….
blake March 11th, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Rich in NJ says:
March 11, 2013 at 2:13 pm
How can anyone diss Jeter after his last season and a half? It’s laughable.
Seriously ….
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Not a diss. but thats exactly why he should hit leadoff and not 2nd or 3rd. He hits into alot of DPs. THose are rally killers, and with the Yanks needing different ways to score runs this year, they have to cut down on those big time
“Not a diss. but thats exactly why he should hit leadoff and not 2nd or 3rd. He hits into alot of DPs. THose are rally killers, and with the Yanks needing different ways to score runs this year, they have to cut down on those big time”
You really leadoff one time a game. He is still one of their two best hitters, especially v. LHP, and this ensures that he gets the most AB over the course of the season.
would try that lineup if jeter consents to hitting 2nd
nunez will not be at 3rd….ronnie will
Wow that play by Nunez
Good recovery, Eduardito!
nunez would dh vs the lefty lester. surprised espn didnt see that but that would take thought
If Jeet is gonna hit outta the 2 Hole, then Girardi needs to use him to bunt\sac.
flip flop jeter and ichiro against rightys and leftys
can’t get into the yahoo account
@NYPost_Mets
Valdespin says he is OK … Asked where he got hit: “My d*ck,” Valdespin said.
Ahahahahahahahahaha..
Nice seeing Yahoo rip Torre a new A-Hole for his lack of managing skills in yesterday’s game. Better late than never.
Escandalo!!
Exclusive: Alex Rodriguez is Being Sued by Yuri Sucart
Okay, situational hitting done. Park one Ichiro!
“Exclusive: Alex Rodriguez is Being Sued by Yuri Sucart”
I guess sometimes a person can never suck enough blood.
Rare to see Ichiro looking at a 3rd strike.
That won’t happen during the reg. season
Rare to see Ichiro looking at a 3rd strike.
That won’t happen during the reg. season
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It’ll probably happen 10 to 20 times, based on his seasonal average
Good AB by Youk.
Nunez robbed twice today.
Nunez can’t buy a break.
bat gardy jete ichi and youk in the top 5 and the pitcher could be approaching 30-40 pitch 1st innings.
That’s an area where I’d expect Youk to be a tremendous help. Sac flies instead of Ks.
Ugh, split screen just in time for Dellin.
Betances on
McCulloughSL
Derek Jeter on Cashman’s “pursuit” of Chipper Jones: “He call Mike Schmidt, too?”
Where is Aaron Boone when you need him
Keep throwing strikes.
How’s Dellin doin’?
“Where is Aaron Boone when you need him”
Under Cover.
(sorry, that’s a really bad pun)
Patrick March 11th, 2013 at 3:06 pm
Where is Aaron Boone when you need him
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Cash is probably on the phone with him as we speak..
Jeter….lol…He’s only like a year younger than Chipper
Yankeefeminista, I guess they still don’t realize how many of us are more interested in the later innings guys in spring training.
I mean I don’t need to hear Kuroda say he’s still working on things in the spring.
Atta boy, Dellin.
I wonder if Cone would be willing to come in and work with Dellin.
That’s funny what Jeter said. LOL
Shame Spencer says:
March 11, 2013 at 3:07 pm
How’s Dellin doin’?
Ok….he’s throwing strikes but like always there is just a wide variation in his fastball….one will be 95….the next will be 88….the next will be 90….he threw strikes but when you compare him to somebody like Jose Rameriez it’s just night and day the difference in consistency of delivery and stuff……
Cody Ransom The Sequel!
JRam’s 6’3 and as smooth as can be. Dellin’s 6’8 and a work in progress; you can’t really compare the two as far as mechanics go.
Sound familiar? And the Knicks have been terrible for-e-verrrrrrrr!
@FisolaNYDN
Knicks just announced they are increasing ticket prices by 6.4 percent. Too bad, most of the hard core fans were priced out a long time ago
@BattingStanceG
Yankees looking to get younger by adding Chipper Jones.
Joelsherman1
I can report #Yankees have indeed signed Ben Francisco. Heard he is on way here to join camp, battle for OF spot.
@Joelsherman1
I can report #Yankees have indeed signed Ben Francisco. Heard he is on way here to join camp, battle for OF spot.
Holy *#&*$&
Thanks blake.
I get anxious when Ronnier is up in these situations.
yankeefeminista says:
March 11, 2013 at 3:13 pm
JRam’s 6’3 and as smooth as can be. Dellin’s 6’8 and a work in progress; you can’t really compare the two as far as mechanics go.
I know….that’s my point
. just trying to be objective…Im not crazy about his delivery and just don’t know if he will ever be able to repeat well enough to unlock the potential in his arm…..if the athletism was there then maybe….
I can report #Yankees have indeed signed Ben Francisco. Heard he is on way here to join camp, battle for OF spot.
lol
Francisco hasn’t had an OPS+ above 100 since 2010.
Stop the bs.
Ben fransico? Why
Heathcott can get kinda wavy and slappy with his swing…..it can look a lot like Gardner at times….he needs to stay back and fire those hips
“Ben fransico? Why”
The ninja GM wants to show the owner that he is working hard.
That was better
Why oh why did YES have to do this interview with Youk during Heatcott’s AB?
Another nice BB btw.
Another reallh solid AB….pesky
Jay Jaffe ?@jay_jaffe
RHB w/ minimal platoon split (12 pts OPS career), .247/.315/.408 vs LHP 2010-12
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Yeah he’s equally crap vs righties AND lefties
Mother f*******
Those last 2 foul balls Slade hit he really cleared his hips and swung with authority ….
Best thing Diaz has done all spring!
Why not. Minor league deal.
“Why not. Minor league deal.”
Because he isn’t any good.
Million dollar wound for Stewart.
I mean Diaz.
At least we didn’t trade a pitcher for an Indians scrub (kearnsey )
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 3:20 pm
“Ben fransico? Why”
The ninja GM wants to show the owner that he is working hard.
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I’m still waiting for all the Cashman supporters on other boards that said a ninja move was coming.
Any fan who gripes about price tag on Headley has no leg to stand on when Cashman makes these types of acquisitions. If you want something more you have to pay for it.
My biggest fear with Musty is that now that there is a spotlight on him and a real chance for him to make the team, he will suddenly stop hitting….
“I’m still waiting for all the Cashman supporters on other boards that said a ninja move was coming.”
Where did the ninja nonsense start? I have never seen someone get more support for doing so little.
@YahooNews: Judge dismisses New York City’s ban on large sugary drinks. (@Reuters)
I saw that. I like Bloomberg, but that’s a bit much.
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
“I’m still waiting for all the Cashman supporters on other boards that said a ninja move was coming.”
Where did the ninja nonsense start? I have never seen someone get more support for doing so little.
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I’m guessing the Swish move, the Tex signing, the A-rod trade, Abreu(I know I know it was a slary dump), etc
Amazing how backwards the thinking is sometimes with the major league guys that run the Yanks.
This re-occuring problem of underestimating our own guys and overestimating everybody else’s garbage.
What exactly is Ben Francisco going to do for this team. For a team that is becoming cost conscious they sure don’t mind throwing 1 mil around on waste.
“I’m guessing the Swish move, the Tex signing, the A-rod trade, Abreu(I know I know it was a slary dump), etc”
You’re right. Selection bias at work.
blake March 11th, 2013 at 3:27 pm
@YahooNews: Judge dismisses New York City’s ban on large sugary drinks. (@Reuters)
Whoa, on what grounds?
What’s to stop CC Sabathia or anyone else diagnosed with metabolic syndrome or Type II Diabetes from buying two normal sized sugary drinks in place of the one large one?
The whole thing is a game of charades.
If there was any ever any real intention of some kind of move towards regulating sugary drinks and protecting children against obesity, then government officials should build on scientific studies showing the harmful effects of sugar and require warning labels like they do with cigarettes.
But something tells me even if the label said something blunt and clear like “LOOK PEOPLE, THIS DRINK WILL MAKE YOU FAT”, people would still ignore it.
We have 6 month olds who are fat. Where else do you see that in the animal kingdom in the wild?
I hope Francisco heads to the scrap heap after ST with Rivera and Diaz ….but my guess is he makes the team
@YahooNews: Judge dismisses New York City’s ban on large sugary drinks. (@Reuters)
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Good news for dentists?
The law was just too inconsistent. The Big Gulp is the mother of all sugary drinks but Big Gulps wouldn’t have been banned because 7-11s are not regulated by the Dept of Health.
Where did the ninja nonsense start? I have never seen someone get more support for doing so little.
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Tex.
FiretheUMPIRE March 11th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
What’s to stop CC Sabathia or anyone else diagnosed with metabolic syndrome or Type II Diabetes from buying two normal sized sugary drinks in place of the one large one?
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You could. If you want to go buy a bunch of soda, you can, that’s the point. It’s just that the Government is trying to fight against the soda distribution companies that create these huge unhealthy, poisonous, servings, and suggests them to the people.
Looks like the law is blocked due to uneven, unorganized regulation and reinforcement.
Any excuse not to take a chance on a kid. That’s how underperformance risks turning into a decline.
Six month old hippos are really fat.
Who gives a damn what anyone else chooses to weigh? Live and let live.
Betances looks pretty good, doesn’t he?
We have 6 month olds who are fat. Where else do you see that in the animal kingdom in the wild?
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Snorlax are born fat.
Paul Krugman declares bankruptcy, after following his own recommended policies:
http://dailycurrant.com/2013/0.....ankruptcy/
Rich in NJ March 11th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
“I’m guessing the Swish move, the Tex signing, the A-rod trade, Abreu(I know I know it was a slary dump), etc”
You’re right. Selection bias at work.
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Hehehe, I forgot about those other ones lol
“Looks like the law is blocked due to uneven, unorganized regulation and reinforcement.”
The gov’t could probably tax sugar, fat, etc. the way they do tobacco. Not saying they should, but it would probably be lawful.
Who gives a damn what anyone else chooses to weigh? Live and let live.
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Well its kind of an epidemic and the food companies don’t care and actively try to make americans fatter. So you probably should care, at least a little bit. Good NY times article about it: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02.....&_r=0
@ Rich pretty much
Paul Krugman declares bankruptcy, after following his own recommended policies:
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Fake.
We have 6 month olds who are fat
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Human baby boys are born with more body fat than human baby girls..
Cheap, cheap and cheaper…………….
Francisco stinks. Mesa or Musty can do that job and they will find more PT for these guys as more of the fossils get injured.
Another deal that took people by surprise was the original deal for Cliff Lee, and while no one here likes the deal, the one sending Montero to Seattle was pretty ninja (stealth).
The more important the deal, the less we hear about it beforehand. But this is a nothing deal for Francisco. Not worth the attention.
New thread to announce Cashman’s latest scrap heap victory
Jerkface —–
Feel free to join Bloomberg and Mrs. Obama as official nannies of the American people.
I don’t care who’s fat, who drinks too much, who smokes, who refuses to eat vegetables, who refuses to eat anything except vegetables, who has sex with adults of the same gender or differing gender anything else that does not directly affect me.
That’s the Lbertarian in me. The govt. should butt out — big butts and small butts alike.
Slippery slope there 86. Regulations are a necessary evil because many humans, especially those who become CEOs, are unscrupulous borderline evil people. Big Food companies don’t ake food for nutritional purposes, but to make you eat more and more of it regardless of health impacts. Not the greatest way to keep a nation healthy. And you need healthy people!
Nah… its a form of Darwinism… survival of the fittest !!!
I’m not opposed to regulations on companies. I am opposed to the nanny-fication of elected officials who all know what’s best.
For example, banning smoking in restaurants, good. Outlawing cigarettes altogether, bad. Nutritional information on packaging, good. Banning twinkies, bad.
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