Wednesday morning notes: Waiting for Jeter
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Mar 20, 2013 
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No workouts listed for Derek Jeter today. He’s obviously not in the lineup, and he’s not listed in any batting practice groups. Looks like he’s getting a full day off in the wake of yesterday’s stiffness and inflammation.
For today’s game, it’s Eduardo Nunez getting another start at shortstop, and if Jeter’s setback lingers through Opening Day, I have to think Nunez would remain the go-to fill-in. Jayson Nix is obviously available, but the Yankees seem happy with the defensive strides Nunez has made this spring.
Jeter was nowhere to be found in the Yankees clubhouse this morning, so there’s no real update on him just yet. I’m guessing/hoping he’ll talk at some point today so we can get a sense of how his ankle is feeling today. For now, all we know is that today looks like a day off.
• CC Sabathia is pitching at the minor league complex today. He’s going across the street to avoid facing the Red Sox. Vidal Nuno is starting in the big league game.
• Clay Rapada is still limited to playing catch because of bursitis in his left shoulder. He said he’s going to try to throw a flat-ground bullpen of sorts this weekend. The Yankees have acknowledged that there’s a chance Rapada won’t be ready to open the season.
• Center field prospect Mason Williams is up for the day. He’s scheduled to play center field off the bench.
• Speaking of the outfield, Addison Maruszak gets a turn in right field today. The utility infielder hasn’t played much outfield in his career, but he has some experience out there — as well as at catcher — and will get out there today. Ronnier Mustelier is also returning to the outfield this afternoon.
• Joba Chamberlain is scheduled to pitch for a second straight day.
• Phil Hughes is throwing a side today.
• Second string: C Bobby Wilson, 1B Dan Johnson, 2B Corban Joseph, SS Gil Velazquez, 3B Jose Pirela, LF Ronnier Mustelier, CF Mason Williams, RF Addison Maruszak
• Scheduled relievers: Dave Robertson, Joba Chamberlain, Cody Eppley, Mark Montgomery, Josh Spence
• As expected, the Red Sox aren’t exactly bringing their A team
RED SOX
Brock Holt 2B
Daniel Nava 1B
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
Mauro Gomez DH
Mike Carp LF
David Ross C
Ryan Sweeney RF
Drew Sutton 3B
Jose Iglesias SS
LHP Felix Doubront
Associated Press photos
maybe Mason will play
Sweeny Murti ?@YankeesWFAN 6m
Facing LH today: Youkilis 3B, Rivera 1B, Francisco RF, Stewart C. Hinting at Opening Day lineup vs Lester??
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The only way this is possible is if Mustelier doesn’t make the team.
Would send yet another message to the guys in the minors that the team has ZERO faith in them.
YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK !!!!! —– nice late round sleeper in Fantasy Baseball !
Please tell me Stewie is NOT going to start over Cervelli…
Cervelli has some upside at least.
“YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUK !!!!! —– nice late round sleeper in Fantasy Baseball !”
he’s kinda one of those guys that’s both a sleeper and a bust candidate depending on where he’s drafted and what the expectations are….Ive liked how he’s swung the bat this spring but everything depends on him staying healthy…..
ac1 March 20th, 2013 at 9:38 am
Please tell me Stewie is NOT going to start over Cervelli…
Cervelli has some upside at least.
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He probably will on Opening Day since CC seems to prefer him as his catcher. But it looks like Cervelli and Stewart will be a catcher by committee tandem with Cervelli catching 3-4 games a week and Stewart getting 3
Opening Day Lineup vs. Lester
Jeter DH
Ichiro LF
Youk 3B
Cano 2B
Rivera 1b
Francisco RF
NUnez SS
Stewart C
Gardner CF
If Musty makes the team, I’d go
Jeter DH
Ichiro LF
Youk 1B
Cano 2B
Rivera RF
Nunez SS
Musty 3b
Stewart C
Gardner CF
Jeter DH
Ichiro LF
Youk 3B
Cano 2B
Rivera 1b
Francisco RF
NUnez SS
Stewart C
Gardner CF
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I just dont see how they can make such a huge deal about defense at catcher to the point they let Pierzynski pass them, and then start Juan Rivera at 1B on opening day, injuries or not.
Rivera has actually looked pretty decent at 1B this Spring, but I agree about Pierzynski. Maybe they were turned off by Pierzynski’s bad clubhouse guy reputation, but I’m sure guys like Jeter and Mo would have straightened out those issues quickly
craigcalcaterra1h
Ryan Braun is “MLB’s Public Enemy No.1? This is The Mitchell Report, Part Deux. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports......nemy-no-1/ … via @HardballTalk
“There are at least 90 baseball players, including Braun, whose names appear in the infamous Biogenesis Clinic records, according to one baseball official with direct knowledge of the investigation. …………..
In some cases, according to two officials who spoke to USA TODAY Sports but were unauthorized to speak publicly, some players will be granted immunity even if they admit guilt to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. They would have to fully disclose their arrangement with Tony Bosch, former director of the now-shuttered Biogenesis clinic, including any possible involvement by their agents or knowledge of other players who received performance-enhancing drugs from him.”
I had a feeling there would be some steroid news. It was too quiet for there not to be.
My late Auction Draft “sleeper” at 3B is Matt Carpentar of the Cards. Also qualifies at 1B & RF, and at some point during the season will qualify at 2B. This guy is ready for a “break out” season.
The Yankees and the injury reports continue to be telling half the real story time and again. Jeet being scratched yesterday, goes from “some stiffness”, to the operated on ankle actually being “swollen”. Who knows what the degree of swelling is, but there is a hell of a difference from “stiffness”, to having an ankle that you broke a few months back, actually swell-up. This sounds a lot like Pettitte’s “not having a set-back”, when his broken leg swelled-up during his rehab. I’m Not even gonna get into the TEX BS.
Rivera will not be protecting Cano , Youk will.
Cano 3rd Youk 4th.
I still say the Yankees are reluctant to annoint Cervelli their 1st string catcher, with the MLB Roid Sword dangling over his head.
They have no 1st string catcher.
How bout Fernando Rodney as MO’s successor? He’s a free agent next year, and I think Hal’s 189m plan will not play out, especially when he sees that the savings won’t be anywhere near what he thought they’d be. His fastball is mid nineties, but his changeup has become a devastating pitch. Don’t know if the Rays will ante up what it will take to keep him. THoughts?
Rodney?
I am still hoping we can replace him in house with Robertson.
It depends on what Rodney would be looking for? Outside of Mo no one makes a ton of money
According to Josh Norris on twitter, Chien Ming Wang is back with the Yanks. Anyone able to confirm that?
Hmm.. sounds like they’re just trying to play chicken with the players now that they’re sure they’ll get little to no help from outside investigators. The players will probably not say a word.
Our opening day line ups don’t look so hot lol.
ac1 March 20th, 2013 at 10:20 am
Rodney?
I am still hoping we can replace him in house with Robertson.
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That’s what they will do to be honest.
Tackelberry March 20th, 2013 at 10:22 am
According to Josh Norris on twitter, Chien Ming Wang is back with the Yanks. Anyone able to confirm that?
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No other reports have come out yet but I’ve asked Sweeny. Maybe he’ll answer.
Rodney will be 37 in 2014. NIX
According to Josh Norris on twitter, Chien Ming Wang is back with the Yanks. Anyone able to confirm that?
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Haven’t heard that but that would be great.
I hope Wang gets back even close to what he was and that would be a huge boost for us.
Mitchell granted amnesty and got “talkers”. This is a good path to take, considering that rag of a newspaper “clamed up”.
Going to my first spring training game today after moving down here. Go Yanks!!!
Yanks desperately need sticks, Not another arm.
Judging from that picture above, Jeet has carpal tunnel setting in also.
jnorris4272m
From Newman: Wang is having a tryout later this week. He’ll throw a couple of pens and they will go from there.
DONNYBROOK March 20th, 2013 at 10:25 am
Rodney will be 37 in 2014. NIX
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Can’t you picture Rodney shooting arrows into the NY sky from the YS mound in Pinstripes?
DONNYBROOK March 20th, 2013 at 10:28 am
Yanks desperately need sticks, Not another arm.
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Can never have too much pitching. Always good to have depth
KenDavidoff3m
Chien-Ming Wang’s agent Alan Chang says they’re talking to a number of teams, including #Yankees. No decision yet. No timetable.
Next we are gonna hear the “keys to the kingdom” malarkey. “A bat, a bat, my kingdom for a bat” should be the mantra.
Welcome to the 2013 version of NY Yankees 1965! Awful! Every year I look forward to watching the Bombers in person 4-5 times a season. With the high ticket prices and this putrid lineup, l’ll be hard pressed to travel to Yankee Stadium once this season. Cashman and the non-baseball Steinbrothers have wrecked this great Franchise.
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Agree. Hal should be burned in effigy at Every home game. To generate the kinda $$$ this franchise does, and then turn around and serve Yankee Fans this kinda tripe, is an insult to the intelligence of every die-hard Yankee fan. Somebody get-a-rope.
Welcome to the 2013 version of NY Yankees 1965! Awful! Every year I look forward to watching the Bombers in person 4-5 times a season. With the high ticket prices and this putrid lineup, l?ll be hard pressed to travel to Yankee Stadium once this season. Cashman and the non-baseball Steinbrothers have wrecked this great Franchise.
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It won’t be that bad …. Grandy comes back soon . . .and Tex will be back in a month and a half (fingers crossed ) .. lol
The medical reports have been half-truths, the same can be expected of the proposed return-to-action dates. Why should we expect the Truth?
signing Wang could add to their depth and make it easier to move a Nova or Phelps for a bat if the opportunity came about.
Grandy will be back, but i doubt we see Tex anytime near the schedule we know now.
For me, when the chips are down, and when your team is in 4th or 5th place, that is when you root your hardest. As with every season, I always look forward to my Yankees and consider myself lucky that I began following them when I was a little one. But that’s just me. Everyone needs to root for their team in their own way, which is cool, kind of like my Dad, who is very jaded about the upcoming season. Watching games this season should be very interesting this year in my household.
Tex won’t be back this year! OMO!
Morning Shame. How is life?
Blake how is the little one?
Hi there AAO