Game #11 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox, Apr 11, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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York Yankees
Melky Cabrera, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, LF
Jorge Posada, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jose Molina, C
Alberto Gonzalez, SS
Chien-Ming Wang, RHP (2-0, 1.38 ERA)
Boston Red Sox
Coco Crisp, CF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
David Ortiz, DH
Manny Ramirez, LF
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
J.D. Drew, RF
Jason Varitek, C
Sean Casey, 1B
Julio Lugo, SS
Clay Buchholz, RHP (0-1, 5.40 ERA)
Pete Abe reports (via Brian Cashman) that Derek Jeter will likely remain on the shelf until they make the trip to Tampa on Monday. Posada could start behind the dish sometime this weekend.
Keep an eye on Robinson Cano this weekend. Cano has the highest BA (.359) of any active opposing player at Fenway Park with at least 100 ABs.
Clay Buchholz makes his first career start against the Yanks. Chien-Ming Wang has been up and down against the Red Sox throughout his career (5-5, 4.56 ERA in 12 games, 11 starts).
Red Sox career numbers vs. Wang can be
viewed here.
Tyler Kepner posted this little interesting nugget last night he found in the Boston media notes. For some unexplainable reason, the Yanks are just 9-21 (.300) against the Red Sox in April since 2001. Wow, that's not good.
On the flip side, though, the Yanks have done a great job coming back year after year and taking care of business because they are 63-38 (.624) against the Red Sox from May through October during the same timespan.
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Record vs Red Sox
Year April Record (vs Bos)
2007 9-14 (1-5)
2006 13-10 (no games)
2005 10-14 (3-3)
2004 11-10 (1-7)
2003 20-6 (no games)
2002 17-10 (1-4)
2001 14-12 (3-4)
Just for fun I checked a few years farther back, and the teams didn't play each other in April from 1996-2000.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cano changes his approach at Fenway?
I'm playing with MLB.com's Hit Tracker
In 2005 Cano had a double down either line, a single to left, 6 singles to center, a single to right, and an infield single.
15% LF, 46%CF, 31% RF.
2006, 2 doubles to left, 4 singles, a double, and a homer to center, and 3 singles and a double to right.
18% LF, 55% CF, 36% RF.
2007, 3 singles, a double and a homer to left, 3 singles, a triple and a homer to center, a single and a homer to left.
42% LF, 42% CF, 17% RF.
I'm going to leave a copy of this comment over at LoHud, maybe Pete can ask Robbie if he's changed his approach or if it's just luck.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freakin' Sterling
"Giambi hits it to right-center! Ah- way out! ... And Crisp makes the catch on the warning track."
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No chance that ball was going out
It was a line drive in the gap than Crisp ran down.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
That's cause the game is going well. We can get quite feisty.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
20 pitches
Wang looks good so far (knock wood), showing a nice range and movement on his pitches.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
And he probably almost crapped his shorts when Manny got around early on that fastball and lined a rocket foul.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
That's what he's used to with Manny and Ortiz. When he got them both out he probably shit himself.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
STRUCK them both out
not really wanger's style..
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've been saying
for years that Wang has strike 'em out stuff as soon as he figures out how to get all his pitches working for him. I think we're seeing it- he threw a ton of sliders and changes last game.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard sinker
Wang just had so much success with that sinker that he wasn't utilizing his other pitches. Now that the league has caught up to him a bit, he's using his other pitches.
I guess he didn't want to mess with success until he was forced to change his approach.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
thinking about it- Gammons was on the pregame show talking about how Buchholtz normally sits around 95, but has been around 91 early in the season. He said that's been a pattern, and Buchholtz will get the velocity up as the weather warms.
How come Yankee fans have endless angst about Hughes' velocity but Gammons paints everything rosy for the Sox?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or does it seem like this series wasn't very hyped?
I mean, even up here in Boston, I didn't hear much about this series until yesterday. None of the build up that there usually is.
by mrljdavid on Apr 11, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I kind of felt that too
It's so early and since both teams are struggling that's not much "statement" feeling about it.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Wang's ST stats didn't mean a whole lot
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ST numbers
Whose do?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't mean anything to vets
but they do mean a little something to kids trying to make the team (or a big impression).
Lots of boards were pointing at Wang's ST numbers as a sign he was slipping and thinking too much about his October.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was thinking about October
and working on those secondary pitches. So far it looks like he figured it out.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C.C.
is making me regret wanting him. I figured he'd show some wear from last season, but he's down right hideous tonight.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never been too keen on Sabathia
I don't like to see $100M+ contracts to pitchers. And Sabathia's weight and long term health is a major concern for me.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn....
Wang at 33 pitches thru 3.1 IP.
Good way to keep the pen rested.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
93 MPH
Down in the zone with 7" of break. That's just not fair, but I'll take it!
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They changed that hit
to an error. Home cooking on the road?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was no error
I hate to admit it, but Kay said that they will change it back when Wang gives up a clean base hit.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
molina salami
calling in right now.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jason
You can stop sucking any time now.
by Rusty23 on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish they had
Gameday for Spring Training. Giambi was hitting to the opposite field, but I wonder if that was against MLB pitchers or AAA pitchers? MIght he have messed up his approach by paying attention to misleading information?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spring training
I got to see many of the games and he was going the other way against major league starters as well as the AAA dudes. I don't understand it at all.
by Rusty23 on Apr 11, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then I think
it's just a slump.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't I say
I would have batted Molina higher in the order?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
What's he doing in the lineup, besides hurting our chances to win?
by docgonzo on Apr 11, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Big missed opportunity there.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice inning
three walks, one run to show for it.
meet the 2008 yankees offense.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like
fly balls from Wang.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, back to back
eek
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foot-mouth
I hate being right.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and damn me for agreeing
bobby's even afraid of little walls
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wang on the road
So far, he has shown he can pitch in enemy territory.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The radio team
is saying our Gold Glove right fielder missed the ball.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah.. it was definitely catchable
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's weird to see drew
lighting the world on fire in the first two weeks.
he was absolutely hopeless last season.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 flies
We'll find out how good Eiland is- Wang needs to make an adjustment (hard to say that when he's thrown 50 pitches, 1 run, 5 IP.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
note to eiland
tell wanger to get the ball back down
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All that contact
was on mid-high fastballs around 93 (sinker, I'm guessing). Time to mix the pitches.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For all the flak Matsui gets for his defense
He's been one of the only Yankees who has been raking from the get-go.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
When he's on he's a very good hitter. When he's not he gets pull conscious.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't seem to deliver that haymaker
but bucholz has to be close to done at this point.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's probably done
99 pitches.
It's been a really long time since I've seen an AL game when the starter has thrown so few pitches through 6 IP.
56 pitches through 6 IP is unreal.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember
several years ago (2003?) when Maddux matched up with somebody else and both guys threw around 100 pitches and pitched complete games in under 2 hours. ESPN showed every pitch on Sports Center.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember Maddux throwing a complete game on 82 pitches
That is unheard of.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giambi
What are you doing but hurting the team?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jason,
Thanks for not sucking this time.
by Rusty23 on Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Timlin:
the slump buster!!
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm
How bout a bunt to move him over?
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jesus
remember wil nieves?
how did we ever live without molina?
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
done
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
first one of the season?
haven't watched every pitch of every game, but i'm racking my brain trying to think of another one.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There haven't been
that many runs. So that's probably the first "manufactured" run. Do they have any other sac hits at all?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cano
seems like he wants to give Bernie a run for his money for longest slow start.
by docgonzo on Apr 11, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't say that
I remember Jeter's 2004.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like Bernie
Cano will get on a hot streak and go on a rampage for 4-6 weeks.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he hit about .750 last july
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty close
He's done that a lot since his arrival. When he's cold - he's frozen. When he's hot - he's like molten lava for a few weeks.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of slumps
what's wrong with fatty mcfatass?
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever it is
I hope it lasts all season.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow....
Masterful approach to Manny. He set him up perfectly.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wooohooo
wang is filthy tonight.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I must say...
This is as good as I've ever seen Wang pitch.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A base hit by Molina would put this game away
And I might name my first born "Jose"
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You might want
to clear that with the lady first...
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh she'll understand
Okay, probably not.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now you don't have to worry
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
javier lopez
has to be one of the worst pitchers in baseball. im not really sure why he isnt in pawtucket.
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same reason
Farnsworth isn't in Scranton.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're talking about Youkillis
playing 3B.
He's a great 1B, but a poor 3B. Hard to believe that Giambi came up as a 3B. I want to know who was so terrible defensively at AAA that 1B and DH were taken.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd let Wang pitch the 9th
Get Mo ready just in case.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
79 pitches for Wang
I let him pitch. (with Mo or Joba ready to roll).
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't mind
a few more runs here
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I second that
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who had tha last complete game for the Yanks?
Anyone remember?
by Rusty23 on Apr 11, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was Wang
I don't know when that happened but I'm sure YES will tell us soon enough.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has to be Wang.
Maybe Pettitte.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call fellas
Last time was against the White Sox last year. I'm sure i didn't pay attention to it since I was forced in to the Sox announcers.
by Rusty23 on Apr 11, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I completely
disagree with the bunt in this situation. Melky has been hitting well, Cano has not.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you and your big mouth again
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milwaukee Brewers?
Did you take the wrong exit on the expressway?
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Visit all you like
Just not too many Brewers' fans come through these doors.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
Come back and post any time.
Come on anaconda, you're getting slow on the greeting.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's been quiet
We can get quite feisty.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you've adopted that now
I haven't been using that greeting much lately.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish we could save
some of Wang's brilliance to rub on Mussina tomorrow.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what happens in the locker room...
stays in the locker room
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
End it here...
Don't let Papi or Manny get a chance.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes please
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 11, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
That might be the most dominate game I've seen by a Yankee since Moose's near perfecto.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else
get the sense that the Yankee pitchers are secretly happy that Posada can only DH?
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Apr 11, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about that
Holding runners is really a pitcher's responsibility. I don't hear many people suggest that Jorge is a poor game caller.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mussina for one
it seems fairly obvious that Moose doesn't really like throwing to Jorge.
Molina's arm, the way he frames pitches, the way he calls the game....he's a classic catcher.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Apr 11, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good win
see what their offense does when fatty/manny go 0-fer?
by Clutch like Leyritz on Apr 11, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
93 pitches
He ought to be available tomorrow, right?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for making me welcome
I'll stop by again soon. Good luck the rest of the weekend
by verno329 on Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wang: 3-0, 1.23 ERA, 0.70 WHIP
Not too shabby.
by anaconda on Apr 11, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only that, but he's also the winningest pitcher in baseball since 2006, with now 41 wins. That's ahead of names like Beckett, Verlander, and Santana. Suck on that, Boston.
by sswenson10 on Apr 11, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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