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Game #12 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox

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New York @ Boston


New York Yankees

Johnny Damon,  LF
Melky Cabrera,  CF
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Jorge Posada,  DH
Robinson Cano,  2B
Jose Molina,  C
Alberto Gonzalez,  SS

Mike Mussina,  RHP  (1-1,  3.09 ERA)

 

Boston Red Sox

Jacoby Ellsbury,  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

Josh Beckett,  RHP  (0-1,  9.64 ERA)

 

Dating back to last season, the Yanks have now won 8 of the last 10 meetings against their hated arch rival.

Beckett is a lifetime 4-3, 6.56 ERA in 8 starts against the Yanks, including 2-1, 4.39 ERA in 4 starts in 2007.

Moose is a lifetime 19-15, 3.66 ERA in 55 starts against the Red Sox, but he was really hammered in 2007 (0-1, 9.26 ERA in 2 starts).

Yanks career numbers vs. Beckett can be viewed here.  Red Sox career numbers vs. Moose can be viewed here.

Finally, here's a mind-boggling tidbit through the first 11 games of 2008;  the Yanks are 0-5 when allowing more than 2 runs.  No pressure, Moose.

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wow

did you hear Joba introduce the line-up? The kid is ready for the big time.

"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 Apr 12, 2008 3:55 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeesh

One two three, and looking bad doing it...

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:01 PM EDT   0 recs

is it possible to hate announcers more

than I hate Michael Kay announcing?

Why yes it is.

Today's game will be brought to you by my mute button.

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Apr 12, 2008 4:03 PM EDT   0 recs

McCarver?

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice throw

but he picked the right pitch to run on.

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:08 PM EDT   0 recs

Not a very

auspicious beginning.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:10 PM EDT   0 recs

no GG for Moose this year

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:10 PM EDT   0 recs

GG?

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

gold glove

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha!

Loving the new Ortiz

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Did they really boo

Ortiz? Sterling and Waldman are saying a few people did?

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

if they did i didn't hear it

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It'd be like Jeter

getting booed. Not impossible, but inexcusable.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The talk show rage up here in Boston

is all about whether or not Ortiz gets a pass for all the great things he's done for the Sox in the past. There is a lot of bitterness about him not hitting. That last AB ain't gonna help any.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Encouraging news from Pete Abe:

Here’s a Derek Jeter update for you: The Captain took BP, then he fielded groundballs for seven minutes (like a nerd, I counted: 31) and then he ran in left field, from the foul line to center field about five times back and forth. He snuck into the clubhouse before we had a chance to talk to him. But via PR maven Jason Zillo, Jeter said he had no setbacks.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:15 PM EDT   0 recs

as long as we're winning series let the Captain rest

that way we can see what the attorney General can do

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I may be in the minority here

But I think Moose was fine that inning. His curve looks pretty good and the Pedroia hit was a come backer he should have handled.

The throw from Molina to 2B could not have been any better, but it's tough to throw out speedy runners after a 70 MPH curve ball.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:19 PM EDT   0 recs

I think so too

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Apr 12, 2008 4:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Robbie!

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Varitek

the greenies must have lied to him...

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice hustle, Tek

"You guys are lollygagging! Know what that makes you? Larry?"
"Lollygaggers, skip!"

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:32 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just seems

that from the last couple of times he's pitched, he has a good inning and then gets a beatdown the next.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

time to break out Robbie

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:33 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey

not an out is not an out!

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i'll take it

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's going to rain hard pretty soon.

I live about 10-15 east of Fenway, and we just got a brutal thunderstorm that came through. Fortunately, it was very quick blowing through. A little lightning and thunder...hopefully won't cause a delay.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Dear Lord

PLEASE don't dive headfirst in to first base!

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:37 PM EDT   0 recs

hey Gonzalez....

Stop with that shit or you're not allowed to hang out with Melky anymore!

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:37 PM EDT   0 recs

The Manny I know and love

would have dove for that and missed.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Wang looked awesome AGAIN!

There is no question in my mind now that Wang totally measures up to any other ace on any other team. He is awesome!

http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/thebronxdaily/

http://myteamrivals.typepad.com/yankeesredsox/

by BillZe on Apr 12, 2008 4:39 PM EDT   0 recs

so when did Moose

become Barry Zito?

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:42 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice inning Moose.

Unfortunately, I have a bad feeling about the next inning for some reason...

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:43 PM EDT   0 recs

He's had good success against Papi and Manny

throughout his career. Of course, he's not the same Moose that he used to be.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Andy the Roth must be lurking about

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I did notice he didn't write a post about Wang

I guess it's a conflict of interest since he always says Wang can't win tough games on the road.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

or Pettitte

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Apr 12, 2008 4:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Get some runs

and Moose won't have to be so fine.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Just saying...

It seems from the last two outings, when I've sat up and said, "Damn, nice inning", the next inning he gets a beatdown. Not rooting for it, just something that unnerves me.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Lifetime numbers vs. Moose

Ortiz: .259 (14-54)

Manny: .253 (24-95)

Varitek: .133 (8-60)

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Understood

And Moose ain't the same pitcher anymore.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 4:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Good lord

6 pitches that inning. 36 pitches through 4.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 4:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Moose was at 35 after 3

which isn't horrible either.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

is it just me?

I've never seen Moose throw so many 12/6 curveballs before.

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:52 PM EDT   0 recs

Never thought I'd see the day

that Ortiz coming to bad didn't chill me to the core....indeed, saying to myself, "get this guy out" because Manny could do some damage to us.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 4:53 PM EDT   0 recs

recognize this guy?

"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 Apr 12, 2008 4:59 PM EDT   0 recs

Sure do

Photobucket

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 5:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha!

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Placing Willis on the DL

might actually help the Tigers right now.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM EDT   0 recs

I thought

it would have helped the Tigers to play Willis on the DL before they left Lakeland.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That was such a no brainer

everyone but Dombrowski knew Willis would get annihilated in the AL. Shit, he couldn't hack it in the NL anymore.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 5:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

all those meg-funky delivery

pitchers seem to have a short shelf life: Fernando, Nomo, the Duke, etc...

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The Duke?

The Yankees reliever in Major League?

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 5:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

El Duque

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah

Sorry. Didn't get it since you didn't habla espanol.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Alright

I've got to drive to Binghamton, so I'd love a hit before I leave.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Nevermind...

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

what is in Binghamton?

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

not much it seems

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll vouch for that

having spent two years in grad school there.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 5:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

at SUNY?

I did the SUNY party circuit tour a few times. Those schools know how to party.

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Apr 12, 2008 5:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I went to SUNY for grad school

Fall 05-Spring 07. I've got friends up there I like to visit.

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

by jscape2000 on Apr 13, 2008 12:43 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah they ruled that Pedroia error a "hit"

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gotta give Moose credit

He's been great so far this season.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 5:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah

He's really pulled himself off the scrap heap, for the first three starts, anyway.

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 5:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

if only

he could have told Farnsworth how it's done. Maybe he did, but the professor is an idiot. And Moose does not know how to dumb it down for him.

"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel

by bxgrl1 on Apr 12, 2008 5:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

"He's really pulled himself off the scrap heap"

unfortunately in farnsworth's case- he IS the scrap heap.

You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle

by NumberSeven on Apr 12, 2008 5:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Finally

got something going!

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice bunt...

We need to bring 'em home now!

by mrljdavid on Apr 12, 2008 5:18 PM EDT   0 recs

I hate to say it....

but McCarver had a good point. The Red Sox D really doesn't have to play that far in with Molina at 3B.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 5:19 PM EDT   0 recs

i don't think they're

that far in.. it's not like they're on the grass

You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle

by NumberSeven on Apr 12, 2008 5:20 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Holy Guacamole!

The yanks play station-to-station baseball.

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM EDT   0 recs

yeah

two games in a row!

You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle

by NumberSeven on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

nice job melk

You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle

by NumberSeven on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Abreu has horrible numbers agianst Beckett

.180 (9-50)

That's puh-thetic.

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM EDT   0 recs

Wow...great job by AG

You're forgiven for sliding into 1B (as long as you don't even do it again).

by anaconda on Apr 12, 2008 5:23 PM EDT   0 recs

this gonzales kid

plays some smart ball

You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle

by NumberSeven on Apr 12, 2008 5:23 PM EDT   0 recs

wow

nice slide by the Cabinet Member

"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 Apr 12, 2008 5:23 PM EDT   0 recs

More and more

I like this Randy Johnson trade.