Notes from Fort Myers: Boesch, Nova, Francisco and Musty
Posted by: Chad Jennings - Posted in Misc on Mar 22, 2013 
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A few quick items from down south…
• Brennan Boesch told reporters that he should have said something about his rib cage before he got on the bus, which indicates the ride itself didn’t cause the soreness. He is apparently optimistic that this is a short-term problem.
• The Yankees beat the Twins 9-7, winning despite Ivan Nova’s shaky outing. Through 5.1 innings, Nova allowed five runs — four earned — one seven hits and a walk. He struck out three and gave up two home runs, back-to-back solo shots by Justin Morneau and Ryan Doumit. Probably goes without saying, but Nova wasn’t happy with the outing.
• Still making his case for a roster spot, Ronnier Mustelier went 3-for-4 with two RBI. One of his hits was a double, and his spring batting average is back up to .313.
• Also making a case for the roster is outfielder Ben Francisco, who had the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. Just guessing, but he would be my pick as the front runner for that right-handed outfield spot.
• This spring might have been a prime opportunity for Dan Johnson, but he went 0-for-1 with an error this afternoon. He’s now hitting just .063 with four errors.
• Jim Miller pitched 1.2 innings, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout. … Eduardo Nunez had two hits and his third stolen base of the spring. … Corban Joseph had a double and a triple after sliding into the lineup in the wake of the Boesch injury. … Thomas Neal had two hits today including his third double of the spring. … Juan Rivera, Chris Stewart, Melky Mesa and Robinson Cano had a hit apiece. Cano had two RBI. Mesa made an error in center field.
Associated Press photo
I view the roster decision on Musty as a barometer on their willingness to start thinking outside the box, even incrementally.
No love for Bill Hall ?
33 YO – 3B, SS, OF
He have health issues ?
Questionable clubhouse guy?
I’d like to see the Yanks give Musty a chance. However, the Yanks seem committed to Nunez as a SS only. So, they need a backup 2nd baseman, which, I guess, means Nix. That may not leave space to include Musty.
I think the Yankees will get a lefty bat that can play either 1st or 3rd and they prefer it to be 3b bec. Juan rivera can play 1b against lhp. If musty was a left handed bat, he will make the team.
I think Musty most definitely makes the team. There’s too much offense there to ignore and he’s passable defensively. He can also slot in at DH when Hafner is sitting and Jeter is solidly our SS.
Upstate:
Don’t you remember last spring. Hall was here, and was cut by the NYY as he was by another team today.
• Still making his case for a roster spot, Ronnier Mustelier went 3-for-4 with two RBI. One of his hits was a double, and his spring batting average is back up to .313.
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Signed, sealed, delivered as far as I’m concerned.
I’m sensing a Musty groundswell taking place.
If Musty can play passable 3B then it’s a no brainer…..it keeps Juan Rivera out of the every day lineup
Interesting day on the blog today. The banter is really going back and forth.
RE: Bill Hall
We’re always looking for ‘parts’… (recently, anyway)
2010: 18-46 .247 in 340 AB’s (Boston)
2011: wasted year
2012: 14-45 .246 in 340 AB’s (AAA)
..as compared with Ben Francisco
2010: 6-28 .268 in 180 AB’s (Phil)
2011: 6-34 .244 in 250 AB’s (Phil)
2012: 4-15 .240 in 200 AB’s (Rays/Houst/Jays)
….alot here are happy with him…
Hall can also bring both infield & outfield gloves. Ben cannot.
Boesch not saying anything then taking a 2 hour bus ride prolly aggravated it even more`
Why else would he start complaining when he got off the bus?
Pretty cool graphic of what happens in an internet minute:
http://www.intel.com/content/w.....aphic.html
The news just said that the odds against winning the big lottery tonight are about 1 millionth of that of having a perfect bracket for the NCAA. Also said that out of 4 million brackets submitted, there is one perfect so far. I’m sure it was Harvard that wrecked it! When Villanova beets the Heels tonight, that guy will be gone, too.
beats
“hen Villanova beets the Heels tonight, that guy will be gone, too.”
Keep dreamin
blake,
Knew that would bring you to the surface.
A good # of people who win lotteries, end up losing the whole darn thing due to the fact they never figured out piggy banks in the first place. Two thirds of Canadians are on average $80,000 in debt above and beyond their mortgage. Ridiculous, maybe we are indeed stupid up here on average.
Hi Tom, I’m not a dentist anymore and haven’t been for some time,….just wanted to clarify that. Still in healthcare, although I don’t know if my life is any easier
jmills,
Never asked what you were up to, except a pile of snow up to your chin. Can any kind of medicine still pay in Canada?
Tom, Canadians feel entitled to healthcare; it is a privilege, and each individual must duly behave in a preventive manner regarding their sorry a$$ self ( education is of course key, Jimmy ). I guess Ayn Rand sticks to me akin to a welcomed veneer.
Go heels!
Blake, I’ve got me great heels,….never a problem. Thank lil’ goddess!
blake,
12 minutes in. We shall see,
tbone1570 March 22nd, 2013 at 4:03 pm
jacksquat March 22nd, 2013 at 3:37 pm
“If he’s sore you back off. If he feels great, maybe you put him in some game activity. I don’t know.”
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It might be easier to know if Jeter would just be honest about how he feels instead of always saying “I’m fine.”
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He says “I’m fine” to the media. Obviously he didn’t say “I’m fine” to the trainers the other day.
Derek Jeter has been scratched from the Yankees lineup because of stiffness in his left ankle.
Joe Girardi said that Jeter was flexing the ankle a lot during batting practice. Jeter eventually went to trainer Steve Donohue, who then told Girardi, who made the lineup change.
If he is not crippled he wants to play. He seems to be really pushing to play opening day. Sometimes it’s smarter to back off a little.
J.Mills: do you know who is going to be Tor. closer?
” Sometimes its better to back off a little ”
I hope my Pete Rose wannabe third baseman is getting the point ( for my benefit ).
Tom,
Hope you didn’t bet too much on Villinova
Rock, I’m cool with Casey, the guy’s great! If not,….Santos, why not?
Substitute, ” smarter ” for, ” better ”
La differance?
jacksquat March 22nd, 2013 at 7:56 pm
If he is not crippled he wants to play. He seems to be really pushing to play opening day. Sometimes it’s smarter to back off a little.
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And going to the trainer when his ankle was stiff doesn’t qualify as “being smarter”?
blake,
Mrs Tom’s alma mater. No bets, but a couple of times they’ve come back from -20.
Did lay $5.00 on Harvard, though!
Aside. I love the way way Jimmy key was awesome out of the the pen as well as starting in the ’92 W.S.. Great for you guys too. He’s in my hall of fame!
” Way way “, sorry, got excited regarded Key on this blackberry! Relief is found in the strangest places. David Wells hated Gaston but was key as well in pen’s ’92.
As of yesterday, I’ve heard the first insinuations – Romero is Dontrelle Willis. Apples and oranges; everybody hold on for a second.
Over people!, Chad has placed a video upon the next post and I’m unable to attend according to this blackberry mobile. U should be oh so happy!
Don’t worry ’bout me, Bee Gees on!!!