Game #29 - Detroit Tigers @ New York Yankees
by anaconda on Apr 30, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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DETROIT TIGERS
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Placido Polanco, 2B
Gary Sheffield, DH
Magglio Ordonez, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Carlos Guillen, 3B
Edgar Renteria, SS
Marcus Thames, LF
Brandon Inge, CF
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jose Molina, C
Alberto Gonzalez, 3B
PREGAME NOTES:
Chad Jennings reports that Chris Britton has indeed been recalled once again after spending 12 hours in Scranton. Chad Moeller is back with the club as Jscape noted earlier. It appears Jennings was wrong about the Yanks inability to use Moeller until next week.
To make room for Moeller on the 40-man roster, Sean Henn was activated from his rehab assignment and designated for assignment.
Who would've thought just weeks ago that Yankee fans would now breathe a sigh of relief after signing Chad Moeller? Boy, how things have changed in such a short time. And we're not quite through April yet.
Jeremy Bonderman is a lifetime 2-6, 5.58 ERA in 10 games (9 starts) against the Yanks, including 0-4, 6.66 ERA over his last 4 starts.
Andy Pettitte is a lifetime 10-8, 3.49 ERA in 22 starts against the Tigers, including an outstanding 5-1, 1.87 ERA in his last 6 starts.
Yanks career numbers vs. Bonderman can be viewed here. Tigers career numbers vs. Pettitte can be viewed here.
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Good to see Granderson out of the lineup
Must be on oxygen today after running around the bases all night. He’s not quite in Manny Ramirez territory, but he’s one of the biggest Yankee killers in the league.
I gotta say
the Yankees are deep.
A-Rod and Posada are both out for a bit, and that lineup still looks (on paper) pretty strong. Now if only Giambi and Cano would start hitting…
I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque
by LateInningRelief on Apr 30, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
Absolutely
If Damon keeps hitting and one of those two starts hitting, the Yanks will be in decent shape.
But long term, my playoff prediction depended on the Yanks scoring 950ish runs.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I haven't caught
the start of a broadcast in a while; they’ve changed the leadup from all John Sterling calls to a mix of big calls- Sterling at the end of a World Series, Michael Kay on Cone’s perfect game, somebody else (Fox guy?) on Aaron Boone’s homer. I like it.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Joe Buck called the Aaron Boone game
with Brett in the booth as well if I recall that day correctly.
Can I file my complaint
with the starting lineup now?
How about Ensberg and Duncan at the corners over Gonzalez and Giambi?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I'd go with Gonzalez and Duncan
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
I'd go
Gonzalez-Ensberg before Gonzalez-Duncan.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Thanks buddy
You always know how to handle negativity…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Hey, it's not like I made out the lineup card
But that grenade might be sitting on Girardi’s desk right now.
Speaking of grenades, I remember reading David Wells’ book and he said Randy Myers used to keep one in his locker.
I did
And I must say, it was hilarious. I read it when it first came out. He was still with the Yanks back then.
I'm reading
Mark Feinstein’s “Living on the Black” about Moose and Glavine last season. I’m going to write a long review of it (I’ve waded through 450 pages already and still have another 60-70 to read).
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Breaking news....
Tyler Kepner speculates that Hughes may be dropped from the rotation in favor of Darrell Rasner:
The Yankees appear to be on the verge of removing the struggling Phil Hughes from the starting rotation. Hughes, who lost Tuesday to the Detroit Tigers, falling to 0-4 with a 9.00 earned run average, is expected to be replaced Sunday by Darrell Rasner, who is 4-0 with a 0.87 E.R.A. at Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Hughes was not on the field with the rest of the team during batting practice and was not available for comment before the game. It is not known if Hughes would be optioned to Scranton or placed on the disabled list with an injury not believed to be related to his pitching arm.
When asked after batting practice if Hughes was healthy, Manager Joe Girardi said he was. General Manager Brian Cashman said he could not comment on Hughes’s health status, but he said Hughes’s immediate future was being discussed.
If Hughes
went on the DL, the Yanks could recall Moeller ‘early’ as the injury replacement. Then they could send Stewart down and recall Rasner to take his place. It makes a certain amount of sense. I’d want to see IPK pitch before committing to 2 weeks without Hughes, but I understand why they’d do it.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I think that a Tampa rehab
might just be what he needs rather than SWB.
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
Re: Hughes
I think part of his problem is that he has a hard time overcoming bad innings. He was so dominant in the minors that he really didn’t have to deal with failure.
Even if he does get sent down or whatever, he’ll be back soon enough.
Ok
Here’s the good start we’ve been waiting for. Let’s make something of it…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Wouldn't be a bad time
for a DP. And then the sac bunt takes away my hope…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Pete Abe likes Girardi....
Joe Girardi got testy again today when asked about the status of Phil Hughes. How could he not have anticipated that question? Here’s what he said:
"These are internal discussions that are meant to stay internal. Hughes is in the rotation right now." When reporters sought more information, it only got worse.
Right now? What does that mean? Either Hughes is pitching Saturday or he is not. It’s unfair to the player to leave him in limbo like that. And please don’t say maybe they don’t yet. They know. Whoever is pitching Saturday will throw a bullpen tomorrow.
Pete is turning into a whiner
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
He's a reporter
he roots for the story. Joe G is making it hard for him to write the story- of course he’s going to complain about it.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Anybody know the pitch counts?
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)
Wow
The Melkman worked the count to 3-1 and got one to pull. I’ve been impressed with his patience.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
This is why
I hate the hit and run. God in heaven, I hate the hit and run. Make a hitter swing at a pitch he doesn’t want to swing at, hang the runner out to dry.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
BTW....
We are introducing a new writer for PA starting tomorrow. His name is Gaz.
Myself included, all the current PA writers/moderators are people who were long time members before we started writing. Not the case with Gaz. He’s brand spanking new.
Should be fun to get a different perspective and another regular contributer to PA to keep the dialog flowing.
so where did you get him from?
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
He contacted me and wanted to write for PA
I can’t say too much because he’s going to introduce himself tomorrow. He’s got a perspective that is very unique from the rest of us.
I know that’s vague, but I’m anxious to see how he does myself.
Oops
I think I spoiled the surprise…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
very unique?
well that describes froth. I hope it’s a good unique.
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
only if someone knew what you were talking about
cbeck are you following this?
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
i am working the tarot
for info
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)
You guys brought on Chad Jennings?
I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque
by LateInningRelief on Apr 30, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Tell us something about him
If not now, when convenient
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)
why would now not be convenient?
:)
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
He's a writer
for a startup Florida based paper called the Bronx Down South. I’ll let him elaborate on that in his intro post tomorrow. From what I understand he’s got some clubhouse access. We’ve liked what we’ve seen from him, and we’re giving him the chance to share the frontpage.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
is he from the Bronx or just a Yankee fan?
are we becoming a professional publication? we might need to clean up.
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
Professional?
Nah- never fear, I promise to be just as amateur as ever.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
without the h&r
that might well be a gidp
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)
Well
I guess 2 runs won’t be enough to win tonight. We’re gonna need some offense.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
You gotta figure
first team to 5 wins
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)
Hughes
just went on the DL with an oblique strain.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I'm not sure
A part of me says, well that’s handy. But another part of me says, he’s had so much trouble locating that it seems entirely possible that he’s been pitching sore/hurt.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I like him going to Tampa to rehab
more than going to SWB
He gets to work with Nardi in Tampa and I think that’s better than going to AAA
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
I'm curious
after hearing about your new writer, Gaz:
How does the SBN business model work? Are contributors compensated via a revenue-sharing plan?
I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque
by LateInningRelief on Apr 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, man,
I got to get me some SBN stock.
At least Amato’s making something, no?
I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque
by LateInningRelief on Apr 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
SBN must have 2M-plus monthly uniques in total. Lots of page views as well. There’s some $ to be made here.
I always feel pressure. What I don't have is fear. -- El Duque
by LateInningRelief on Apr 30, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
We're all volunteers
The very few ads you see go to maintaining the site.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Just heard
Palanco announced over the PA. Is Sheppard back and I missed it?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
What exactly are they
paying Kevin Long for?
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
Pete Abe still loves Girardi...
For the record, Girardi said Hughes was healthy when asked before the game. I guess Hughes got hurt while sitting on the bench.
he's just rooting for the story
right jscape? I hate to poke you but that was low.
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
Man
Girardi is gonna get himself in trouble with the sharks if he keeps pulling this stuff.
Say nothing, or tell the truth. Doesn’t have to be the whole truth, but you can’t say a guy’s healthy and then DL him during the game.
“A decision has been made, but I haven’t spoken to Phil yet. After the game I’ll have more info.” Its really not that hard to answer a question without answering it and without being dishonest.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
Cashman is a genius
when it comes to that stuff. Torre as well.
They can talk for hours without saying anything of substance.
Radio broadcast
is saying Bruney is not having surgery. He’ll wear a boot for 6 weeks, then rehab. Doctors say that’s just as likely to be successful as surgery. Michael Strahahn apparently rehabbed the same injury that way.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I love Michael Strahahn
I saw him at the parade up close and personal. Great guy.
"The secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided." -Casey Stengel
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