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Game #3 - Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees

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Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees


Toronto Blue Jays

David Eckstein,  SS
Matt Stairs,  LF
Álex Ríos,  RF
Vernon Wells,  CF
Frank Thomas,  DH
Lyle Overbay,  1B
Aaron Hill,  2B
Marco Scutaro,  3B
Gregg Zaun,  C

Dustin McGowan,  RHP  (12-10, 4.08 ERA in 2007)

 

New York Yankees

Johnny Damon,  DH
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Robinson Canó,  2B
Hideki Matsui,  LF
Jose Molina,  C
Melky Cabrera,  CF

Phil Hughes,  RHP  (5-3, 4.46 ERA in 2007)

 

Jorge Posada remains out of the lineup with a stiff right shoulder.  Hideki Matsui makes his first start in LF while Johnny Damon shifts to DH.

Phil Hughes is already making his fourth career start against the Jays (1-1, 4.70 ERA), which includes his major league debut on May 1st of last season. 

Dustin McGowan was 2-2, 5.25 ERA in 4 starts against the Yanks in 2007.

Yankees' career numbers vs. McGowan can be viewed here.  Jays' career numbers vs. Franchise can be viewed here.

Finally, for those Yankee fans who are concerned about the offense the first two games (and you know who you are!), it’s worth mentioning that the “Greatest offense in the history of baseball” (according to Steve Phillips), the Detroit Tigers, have now scored a grand total of 5 runs in 3 games and opened the 2008 campaign by getting swept at home by the KC Royals.

A sign of things to come? 

Not on your life.  The Tigers will mash this season.  And the Yankees will too once the weather begins to warm up and they’re not facing the likes of Halladay and Burnett on a nightly basis.

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Anybody else notice...

how rightie that Tigers line-up is? I really hadn't noticed, but with Granderson out, Guillen is their only lefty.

"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 3, 2008 5:49 PM EDT   0 recs

why would anyone be concerned

about the first 2 games?

"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 3, 2008 6:11 PM EDT   0 recs

I've read it on several boards today

And Kat O'Brien of Newsday raised the question today on her blog.

by anaconda on Apr 3, 2008 6:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that's ridiculous

I would just shoot myself if I was "concerned" by the second game of the season

"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 3, 2008 6:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that's funny

he hates everyone and everything anyway so there's really no way to piss him off even more.

"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 3, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Phil

May well be the ace someday soon. That was a nice inning.

I did not realize he was the youngest pitcher in the majors.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Apr 3, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

McGowan looks tough as well

I read some previews that had him having the best season of any Jays starter.

"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 3, 2008 7:21 PM EDT   0 recs

That inning was even better

Phil Phranchise looking good.

by docgonzo on Apr 3, 2008 7:26 PM EDT   0 recs

2 innings 20 pitches

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Apr 3, 2008 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Quick, trade him

while someone out there thinks he's got value.

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow

gotta love this kid

"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 3, 2008 7:40 PM EDT   0 recs

Go Phranchise

"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 3, 2008 7:40 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey, do you like the black cloud?

Just having a little fun with aroth.

by anaconda on Apr 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

my reply went to the wrong one

sorry...I said (up above) that's funny. :)

"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 3, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's not meant to piss him off

Just having a little fun with him. He's got thick skin or he wouldn't keep coming back to get ridiculed by everyone.

by anaconda on Apr 3, 2008 7:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

well good for you

no one else thinks of having fun with 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 3, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Michael Kay

just jabbed at Torre's arm burning. I almost had a moment of respect 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 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT   0 recs

alright

"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 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Here we go

"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 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT   0 recs

DAMMIT

"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 3, 2008 7:51 PM EDT   0 recs

tough luck=good pitching

"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 3, 2008 7:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Jose Molina

thinks he's playing with a bunch of scrubs

"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 3, 2008 7:52 PM EDT   0 recs

hey y'all ...

fracking Matsui!

by .ryan on Apr 3, 2008 7:55 PM EDT   0 recs

and in funny news from Boston...

A group of students got more than they bargained for when they went to Fenway Park for a tour: one of them was attacked by a red-tailed hawk...apparantly there's three hawks that live in the park, and two are a nesting pair. The kids got too close and the hawk attacked one, scratching her head.

Sadly, the hawks' nest was removed by the animal rescue league.

I would have paid good money to see that hawk swoop down during a game and carry off Dustin Pedroia...

http://www.boston.com/news/local/gallery/040308_hawkattack/

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 7:56 PM EDT   0 recs

that would be funny

"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 3, 2008 7:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bring those hawks to the stadium

and sic 'em on Eckstein...what's he weigh, 155?

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Quick

trade him while someone out there thinks he has value

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I hate Alex Rios

"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 3, 2008 7:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Especially

when he gets a hit on a 1-2 count. Bastard.

by docgonzo on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

gotta squeeze that 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 3, 2008 8:01 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn

That throw from Molina couldn't have been more perfect.

Cano took a dump on that play.

by anaconda on Apr 3, 2008 8:01 PM EDT   0 recs

C'mon

where was that pitch, ump!

"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 3, 2008 8:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Nice recuperation by Phil

It's nice that he doesn't melt down after one gets away.

I guess the new chant for Phranchise is Huuuuuuuuuuuughhhhhhhhhhhhessssssssss

"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 3, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   0 recs

got 'em

"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 3, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   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 3, 2008 8:06 PM EDT   0 recs

got him thrown out

buh bye

"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 3, 2008 8:07 PM EDT   0 recs

I really hope Thomas stays healthy

otherwise I got a sinking feeling they sign Bonds, which would make too much sense for comfort

"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 3, 2008 8:08 PM EDT   0 recs

the Jays?

Really? Did you read that somewhere?

"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 3, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jayson Stark's column today

"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 3, 2008 8:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings

"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 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gotta love his stuff tonight

And his location/command has been great too.

However, he needs to mix in his other pitches as well, especially the 2nd and 3rd time through the order.

by anaconda on Apr 3, 2008 8:09 PM EDT   0 recs

He needs to throw the changeup more

Too many fastballs and curveballs (good as it is)

by docgonzo on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

For you lovers of prognostication:

That non sports magazine that everyone reads for the articles only came out with their baseball predictions. They picked the Yankees to finish 3rd in the East behind Boston and the Jays.

Maybe they oughta stick to the pictures....

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM EDT   0 recs

sorry, fill me in

How did Abreu get to third on a flyout to right and ground out to second?

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 8:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Giambi Shift

No one was covering third, so he just took it. The only one on that side of the infield was the 3rd base coach.

by Jugwine on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Its funny

The catcher went out to make sure someone was covering third before the at bat.

I wish he would hit a couple into left field so they would stop doing that.

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ah irrelevant anyway

thanks a lot, Cano...you owe us two now.

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 8:17 PM EDT   0 recs

not so smooth in the field tonight

"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 3, 2008 8:25 PM EDT   0 recs

Let's get 'em back boys!

"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 3, 2008 8:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Anybody got a pitch count on Hughes?

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 8:42 PM EDT   0 recs

Regardless

he's done his job tonight. Now they've gotta start hitting.

"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 3, 2008 8:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

oh yeah

I would sign up for 6 innings of that every 5 days

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 8:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

So he probably starts the next inning?

its early so his pitch count is supposed to be around 95 or so?

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 8:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Quick

Trade him while he has some value.

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:24 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Here we go

"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 3, 2008 8:46 PM EDT   0 recs

Bobby...

I can't believe he won the Home Run Derby just a couple of years ago.

"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 3, 2008 8:51 PM EDT   0 recs

And he really

hurt his swim from trying to hit too many homeruns. He is supposed to be a line drive hitter.

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 8:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah...

If there's one thing I hate, it's when players on my team hit too many home runs...

by Jugwine on Apr 3, 2008 8:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

When he changes his swing

TRYING to hit homeruns and then can't hit anything. Then I worry

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nowhere to put the MVP

Might as well bring him home!

"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 3, 2008 8:54 PM EDT   0 recs

hacking

"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 3, 2008 8:56 PM EDT   0 recs

sweet

"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 3, 2008 8:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Whatever works!

The wild pitch makes the K go down a little easier... Hopefully Giambi can do something a little more interesting.

by Jugwine on Apr 3, 2008 8:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We're letting some chance get away

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Apr 3, 2008 9:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Well we got a run

but so far defense has been the difference in this game.

"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 3, 2008 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

*chances

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Apr 3, 2008 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

I thought Hughes would be done

the way he spoke to the ump on the way off after the last inning

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)

by Cbeck3 on Apr 3, 2008 9:03 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm assuming

he didn't speak to the ump the way Frank Thomas did in the fourth?

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I didn't think that at all

it was really civil. Looked like he said was that pitch low or wide and the ump said both.

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 9:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

kidding -

referring to Thomas and his forced exit. I would assume that Hughes, a rookie, would not be stupid enough to get into a beef with an ump - rookies don't get the benefit of the doubt anyway...no sense getting on the bad side.

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It was more directed at

Cbeck than you. You see pitchers talking to umps between innings.

Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.

by Edwantsacracker on Apr 3, 2008 9:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Quick -

trade him while he has some value to somebody

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Quick

trade him while there's some sucker who thinks he's got value

by mrljdavid on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

nice...

Traber does the job.

Let's go Yankees!!

by matt21oc on Apr 3, 2008 9:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Ah, the new and improved

Brian Bruney makes an appearance. Let's if svelte = better.</