Game #124 -- Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 12:18 PM EDT in News Comment 105 comments

Detroit Tigers

Curtis Granderson, CF
Sean Casey, 1B
Gary Sheffield, DH
Magglio Ordonez, RF
Carlos Guillen, SS
Ryan Raburn, 2B
Mike Rabelo, C
Brandon Inge, 3B
Cameron Maybin, LF

Jeremy Bonderman, RHP (10-5, 4.65)

New York Yankees

Johnny Damon, LF
Melky Cabrera, CF
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Wilson Betemit, SS
Andy Phillips, 1B

Chien-Ming Wang, RHP (13-6, 4.09)

Wang has excellent career numbers against the Tigers (3-0, 2.52 in 4 starts). Bonderman has struggled in his career against the Yanks (2-4, 5.05 in 8 starts).

Keep a watchful eye on Bonderman very early in this game. His ERA in the 1st inning is a robust 13.30 (2.434 WHIP!) and opponents are hitting .389/.455/.741/1.196 against him. Yikes.

However, his ERA after the 1st inning is a very good 3.07.

The featured graphic for today's game is the road jersey logo of the Detroit Tigers from 1934 to 1951.

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wang

we need a very solid performance from wang. he needs to bounce back strong after a few not great outings.

"It's great to be young and a Yankee"

by stillmonster on Aug 19, 2007 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

especially early he's been getting roughed up. i think he's given up 3 runs in each of his last two starts in the first inning.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yanks should have scored more runs that inning

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

its ok billybob

wang will pitch well then farnsworth will pitch a perfect 8th and 9th for a 1-0 win.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you are right

thank god for Farnsworth

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually....

Farnsworth is unavailable today because he pitched yesterday.

We had the "Farnsworth rules" before we had the "Joba rules."

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which actually works out

Because they can alternate.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeter would have made that play

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Regardless

the fact that we can now give Jeter the day off and have a bat the caliber of Betts is unheard of in the Captain's time in the bigs

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

very good point

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeter really needed a day off...

especially in light of the upcoming road swing out west. He's been dinged up for quite some time now.

"God, I just love baseball." - Robert Redford in The Natural

by uflyibuy on Aug 19, 2007 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Melky has cooled off a bit

unfortunately, you can't hit .400 forever.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope this trend doesn't continue

They've had Bonderman on the ropes twice and blew big chances.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

whats the pitch count?

id love to get into that long-relief

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bonderman at 59 pitches thru 3.0 IP

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

also, joba is available today correct?

joba rule:
one IP, next day off.
two IP, next two days off.
right?

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pre Game

show said he is.

by Mr Farley on Aug 19, 2007 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

2-0, Angels B1

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good news

but lately it seems that only double-digit leads are safe against the red sox (until gagne comes in). im getting really sick of them rallying in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings in every freakin game.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

way to get out of that jam

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Melky has cooled down considerably.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

shit come on wang

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dont be like moose out there

calm...

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

tough inning

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

tHANKS INGE

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

here we go

lets get it right back.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

tied game

no big deal, we have farnsworth in the pen.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Aug 19, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

whats with the control problems?

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Joba should pitch the 7th

with the heart of the order coming up and I have to believe he'll be out there.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nah give Wang

a chance, if he gives up a walk or a hit pull him

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

its nice to see damon contribute. i hate shitting on the guy all the time.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon Bobby

keep it up!

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ouch

i was going to say that was a poor decision to keep bonderman in at 100+ pitches to face abreu who was 2-2 against him. i guess that's why im not a manager.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I know Wang is still the "ace"

but this is a really bad move to leave him out there for the 7th inning with the heart of the order coming up.

This is the perfect scenario for Joba.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree

especially because id love to see what he could do facing sheff and maggs the 2nd time around.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good.....

I won't have to shoot Torre now.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

fingers crossed

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wang's at 93 pitches

so conceivably he can pitch another inning. If he makes it, we can have Joba in the 8th, Mo in the 9th, giving Viz the day off. That would be the ideal situation.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What the hell happened?

Stupid GameChannel's stuck again.

I need to get DirectTV or MLB.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Never mind

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

that was nasty

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Got the MVP

on one two three

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I can't wait to see this kid

in the rotation next season.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

any chance Cashman

blows a gasket and cuts Mo loose and makes this kid the closer to save money for A-rod and Santana?

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting

but highly doubtful. Though I do like the idea of him being a closer once Mo retires. It's hard to throw 100 mph for 7-8 innings.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

but his stuff is too good to not at least give it a shot. same thing goes for papelbon, once wake/schilling hang it up, he'll have to be a starter.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I highly doubt it as well

I think they would rather see Joba throw 200 IP with that kind of arm instead of 50-60 IP from a closer.

Mo is the closer for two more seasons. Maybe Humberto Sanchez can recover well and be a dominant arm by the time Mo retires.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

joba

absolutely. filthy.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

1-2-3

Damn

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Will we see Joba for two?

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I say yes...

he only threw 9 pitches.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me or

does it seem like Matsui has made less contact since the wrist injury?

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

isn't it great...

to have a good bench?

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bete-beautiful!

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good spot for giambi

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Angels 2

Red Sux 0

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now that we have a 3 run lead

I think we should throw Edwar in the 8th instead of Joba. We need him in Anaheim.

by bronxbound on Aug 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

save Joba!

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good boy Joe

by bronxbound on Aug 19, 2007 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice managerial job there bronx

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

looks like you got your wish

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

AP!!!

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hate to leave bases loaded but

two out two run rallies win pennants!

"You play the game to win the game, and not to worry about what's on the back of the baseball card at the end of the year." - Paul O'Neill

by yankee come lately on Aug 19, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

from playing Scrabble in the park, and this is what I like to see.
Here's Edwar in a big spot blowing away the competition.
On the subject of Edwar, take a look at his picture in MLB.com's gameday. Is that really the best they can do?

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Aug 19, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That pic is outstanding....

I've already used it in one of my threads a few weeks ago.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Follow up

The Chicken King of Strikeouts!

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Aug 19, 2007 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahhhhh.....

that's good stuff.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice start for Edwar

Two strikeouts - anyone know what pitches they were on? I'd imagine his change.

Gotta say, if Edwar can become a stable presence in the 'pen, then we have 3 pretty good arms to get to Rivera.

by PsiFighter37 on Aug 19, 2007 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shocking...

but all three Ks were on the change.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our kids are fucking awesome

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how bout this revamped bullpen

its great to see joba and edwar in there blowing people away instead of myers and proctor giving me heartburn.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

My Tums budget went way down the past few weeks.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta love it

Man, I'm digging this bullpen now. Not actually worried about having to rack up insurance runs.

by PsiFighter37 on Aug 19, 2007 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

A-Rod's getting plenty of hits lately, but no HRs.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not too concerned

I'd rather him get a mix instead of slamming them out all the time. He's still got plenty of time to hit the 50 HR mark for the season. As long as the Yankees make the playoffs, he still is probably the MVP leader as well.

by PsiFighter37 on Aug 19, 2007 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ChiSox losing.....

Well, actually they're not.

Just practicing since they are completely worthless.

Not going to get any easier to make up ground on the BoSox this week because they face TB and ChiSox this week while the Yanks are in LA and DET.

No fair.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

does your hatred of the chi-sox

stem from growing up in the region?

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.....

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i hear ya

alot of their "fans" came out of the woodwork around here in '05...they were the same people wearing wood/prior jerseys in '03.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely....

I actually grew up watching the Cubs on WGN because I didn't have cable or a dish before the mid-90s.

I've been a Yankee fan since 1985. I loved Mattingly and then got attached to the team.

I'm not a Cub "fan," but they are a better organization than the stupid Sox.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

Now they are 3-0.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lets also hope

for a TB walk-off win...

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Save Mo for LA

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tack on

Just filling in for Cbeck

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hot damn

Santana struck out 17 against the Rangers in 8 IP.

by PsiFighter37 on Aug 19, 2007 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet

like i said earlier, how great is it to have a good bench?

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Woot!

I'm really loving this Proctor-Betemit trade.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well

might as well warm up Villone at this point.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice win

way to bounce back after two bad losses on wednesday and thursday.

im really dreading yanks/angels. i hate them almost as much as i hate boston, no joke.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Aug 19, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you on that one

I live in LA, so I have to see the boys at god awful Angels Stadium - fans are pathetic and cockroaches infest the concession stands. Worst place I've ever seen a game.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, they always cause problems

Oh well - we've got to beat them sooner or later. I like the way we're playing right now.

by PsiFighter37 on Aug 19, 2007 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Days like these

make Cashman look like a genius. Congrats Joe for tying Casey in all time Yankee wins.

by bronxbound on Aug 19, 2007 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Meanwhile, in Beantown

The recently pathetic Angels bullpen is coughing another one up. 3-1, two outs.

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fuck the White Sox

Absolutely no help whatsoever.

Fear the Evil Empire

by pfistyunc on Aug 19, 2007 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sigh.....

Can't say I didn't see that coming.

SEA up, 5-0 with King Felix on the hill.

Another great showing by the Southsiders.

by anaconda on Aug 19, 2007 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Angels win

We make up some ground

by docgonzo on Aug 19, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Three against Seattle

in the beggining of Sept...

by John Amato on Aug 19, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I still

can't believe that Seattle is still in this. When I look at the team, I can't find any reason they should be where they are.

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Aug 19, 2007 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good hitting

and a good bullpen., Their starters are not very good and now they play a lot with the A's and Rangers..We need the ANgels to thump them...Heck , look at Arizona...

by John Amato on Aug 19, 2007 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

hitting well with RISP, but overall, their hitting isn't that good.

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Aug 19, 2007 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm working on

a big "how are they still in this?" post for the next offday.
What I see so far is a brilliant bullpen that has made the most of nearly ever lead. Their starting pitching is atrocious, and their offense is just ok. But once they hit the 6th inning with a lead, it's all but over.
This has allowed them to outperform their run differentials all season.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Aug 19, 2007 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs