Game #9 - New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals, Apr 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
New
York Yankees
Johnny
Damon, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, LF
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jose Molina, C
Melky Cabrera, CF
Alberto Gonzalez, SS
Ian Kennedy, RHP (0-1, 23.14 ERA)
Kansas City Royals
Joey Gathright, CF
Mark Grudzielanek, 2B
Mark Teahen, LF
Jose Guillen, RF
Billy Butler, DH
Alex Gordon, 3B
Ross Gload, 1B
John Buck, C
Tony Pena Jr., SS
Zack Greinke, RHP (1-0, 1.29 ERA) Pete Abe reports that Morgan Ensberg will indeed be placed on the 15-day DL after he "injured his left ankle" on Monday. Okay, I guess the team doesn't want to risk losing Ensberg by designating him for assignment, so they are placing him on the DL instead (ala Sean Henn). The Yanks are hitting just .190
(11-for-58) with runners in scoring position on the young season and have dropped to a 4-4 record out of the gate for the fifth consecutive season. Zack Greinke has not fared well against the Yanks during his young career (1-2, 8.22 ERA in 7 games). Ian Kennedy had a no-decision in his lone career start (5.0 IP, 2 ER) against the Royals on Sept 7, 2007. Yankees'
career numbers vs. Greinke can be viewed here. Royals' career numbers vs. Kennedy can be
viewed here. [Note by anaconda, 04/09/08 8:01 PM EDT ] It appears that all the beat writers were wrong because YES just reported that Shelley Duncan was optioned to Triple-A Scranton to make room for Gonzalez instead of placing Morgan Ensberg on the 15-day DL. [Note by anaconda, 04/09/08 8:08 PM EDT ]
Okay, this really isn't good. Ian Kennedy is a late scratch for tonight's game so Brian Bruney will make an emergency start. No idea what happened to Kennedy.
Wow. The injury bug is biting hard.
[Note by anaconda, 04/09/08 8:22 PM EDT ]
Ken Singleton just said on the YES broadcast that Kennedy is indeed ready to go tonight but they are holding him out until after the rain passes.
Gutsy move by Girardi.
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Pete A
is reporting that Ensberg will be DL'd. Apparently he hurt himself playing first on Monday when he came into the game after Jeter got hurt.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess
it makes sense because it gets us the best players back sooner, but it really underscores Shelley and Ensberg's redundancy.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shelley was sent down
Bruney is starting in place of Kennedy.
What the F is going on????
"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 9, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uh yeah....
what the fuck is with Bruney starting
"It's great to be young and a Yankee"
by stillmonster on Apr 9, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy pulled at the last minute. Bruney to make an emergency start
I probably disagree with you.
by NYRoyal on Apr 9, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy
With Joba in the pen, whose our 6th starter/
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 9, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sooooooooo confused
"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 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm about to have clinical depression
and social anxiety
"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 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a panicky Yankee fan
but this game seems almost doomed from the get-go.
I just hope Kennedy couldn't get loose or something and that's the extent of it.
The bullpen is taking a beating this series.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know. right?
I have really been extolling the virtues of being patient in April but this just made me a little nuts. If Girardi is being cautious with Kennedy, I fully support that but this is a bit nervewracking.
"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 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This should be interesting in any event.
"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 9, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They've got the media director
on the radio.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor weather coming
Girardi didn't want a repeat of the Johnson fiasco. IPK is prepared to go after the rain.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very strange
That's a first. At least Kennedy isn't hurt.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants
just had a similar controversy with Lincecum.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two things
I like the announcers and don't miss Kay (big surprise there, right?)
They are correct that this is evidence of Joe Girardi's mind. Nice stuff.
"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 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice stuff?
Ian Kennedy was very open after the game saying he wasn't comfortable coming out of the pen.
by andyroth on Apr 10, 2008 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well i guess you've never seen everything
This seems smart. I bet it becomes routine.
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 9, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW...
I really dig the new Yankee jackets. Very cool.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes they are
"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 9, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Manning Brothers
are on Idol Gives Back. Nice applause for them. Anything that reminds me of the Super Bowl makes me smile.
"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 9, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a big Bruney fan
but give the guy credit for what he's done.
I'm still not convinced that the old Bruney won't reappear this season, but I certainly like what I'm seeing.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was not happy when he came up from ST
but I'm happy now. I'm willing to give him credit. I just hated him last year. But he was fat then. :)
"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 9, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday
has Bruney 93-95. This is a guy who can hit 97,98. If he's finally learned to throw it a little slower with a little movement, he could have "figured it out"
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ba-rooney is sma-oking
"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 9, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And so the Alberto Gonzalez era begins...
Not with a Bang but with a 9
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think there is
or will be an "Alberto Gonzalez" era
"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 9, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aw come on...
Who amongst us doesn't recall with joy the Pat Kelly era? Or the Kevin Maas era? To name two...
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as he doesn't seek
any hospital bed authorizations.
"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 9, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a very different Alberto Gonzalez
I just hope our Gonzo does better than that one
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
This shitty useless game will go a long way for building confidence in the bullpen. These guys could have come out here and shit the bed, with good reason too. But 3.2 inn shutout ball is awesome. Loved that K from Traber to Gathwright.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruney out, Traber in
I'm confused...who is the long reliever?
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its
not about whose the long reliever. This is to see if our pen can step up in an ugly situation and make a big positive out of a big negative
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So the gameplan
is to throw 4 -5 pitchers out there tonight? Is this really a good idea?
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'll hold IPK
until the bad weather blows over. Then they'll put him out there. I wonder if the ump isn't being obstinate just to spite Joe G?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if someone gets hurt on either team
they'll be a big issue
"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 9, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the biggest dick move ever
so I wouldn't put it past an umpire.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said
it was a cocksucking call!
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you just call me a
cocksucker?
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh fans
Crash just called the umpire a certain name that is a no-no at the ball park.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it keeps coming down like this
and they don't call it, I doubt we will see IPK tonight.
My guess is he will be the safety valve if Andy doesn't last long tomorrow.
"Just when they think they got all the answers, I change the questions."
-- Roddy Piper
by matthaggs on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would bet he either pitches
tomorrow or gets his spot skipped. I don't think he comes in relief. Partly because I expect Andy to go 6
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he doesn't pitch tonight
they should push him back until tomorrow and Pettitte to Friday against the Red Sox.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the game plan is to cover for Ike
and that's a good idea
"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 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope the next time Ian's getting squeezed on his pitches
like his first start, Joe gets out of the dug-out and raises some hell Billy Martin/Bobby Cox style.
"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 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh that's coming
I believe we will see that this year
"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 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see, but what's the weather issue?
According to the yahoo box score - it's 52 and cloudy...that's not that cold....
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's pouring rain
"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 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah....and they aren't postponing because...?
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the Yanks
only trip to KC, and tomorrow is supposed to be worse.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jscape's theory is that it's to spite Joe G
who is being inventive with pitching
"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 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It can't be much longer.
It looks like some standing water in the shortstop hole. The groundskeepers were out in between innings.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are there rules
for restarting a game? Once they go inside, do both teams have to agree to go back out?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No its all in the hands of the umps
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the stadium once
where they delayed it 4 times and then finally called the game. No team would do that.
"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 9, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been at games where the manager
had changed out of his uniform in the clubhouse only to have a umpire come in to tell him to get back on the field. It was shortly after that he returned to his office having been temp relieved of his duties.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're just waiting to see who scores first
if it's the Yanks they call it, if it's the Royals...Let 'em play!
"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 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I worked on a groundscrew in the summer
how fast you pull tarp with a lead is completely different to how fast you pull down in the game.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he shouldn't swing
the only he's getting on base is walking these days
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just tuning in now.
Was Bruney taken out because of an injury?
by bronxbound on Apr 9, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
32 pitches
And a string of lefties came up.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giambi
has a hole the size of cali in the middle of his bat. All hes good for is a fucking walk
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he the highest paid player in baseball this season or is it Alex?
"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 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-Rizzle
is tops. Giambi somewhere up there though.j
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always Alex
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How low
does HGHiambi's BA have to get before Joe realizes he's a detriment on the field and in the line-up? It was nice while it lasted Giambi. Now leave the BX.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Look at that field
I can't believe they sent them out there.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love these guys calling the game
why can't it be like this every game?
"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 9, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Im one of the very few who enjoy Kay. I listen to his show daily and his voice will keep you up in a sluggish rain soaked game. Ken Singleton lulls me to sleep and Cone's queit demeanor doesn't help. They might as well sing me to sleep.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to TRY
to forget you ever said that.
"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 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Dont make me change my name to KaysOnlyFanOnPinstripeAlley.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no
I would rather have Kay and the rest of the Yes team than have to sit through McCarver and Morgan or Buck and whoever they pair him with.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I was referring to the YES crew only.
I think Buck does a pretty good job, but McCarver sucks and so does Morgan. I think Jon Miller does a good job too.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I have nothing bad to say about Miller, which is as close as I come to praise for any analyst. But the other three make me grind my teeth.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good News Everybody!
It's Professor Farnsworthless!
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor
Farns. Always the one to make an inning scary lol
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
apparently Bobby
has learned to hustle
"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 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah he actually
went into the wall in foul territory last night
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If KC scores
and then the umps call the game, can Girardi protest?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he can protest to the media
but they don't second guess umpires.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose's the man
"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 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so nice to have
a capable back up C
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a catcher our's age its a priority
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
throw em out BABY! I didn't think Molina would be this good a pick-up last year. Although compared to Fasano, Nieves and Flarehty its awesome.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fasano actually wasn't that terrible.
Nieves was awful.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many CS
is that for Molina? Seems like he's gunned down a few.
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he have a bad reputation?
It seems like he has been doing so well, why is everyone testing him? Most of the time when you throw well you never really have to throw people out.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they were thinking
it was Posada back there tonight...they ran wild last night.
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they
ever. You know Posada is having nightmare's.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Posada sucks
he sucks. His pass balls come in bunches. I think he isolates day to day, but he gets all mental during a single game.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fasano was great behind the plate
But he couldn't hit worth a lick.
by bronxbound on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he had that great
handlebar mustache! doesn't that count for something?
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
now let's swing those bats
"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 9, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4-2
Tigers. Anyone think they have the resilency of our 07 club and can make a come back?????
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope they make a comeback
to the point that they're the fifth best team in the AL
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they make a comeback
and beat up the Indians, so that we have the safety net of the wild card.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the improvements to TB
and Blue Jays looking like they mean business I wouldn't bet on a wild card coming out of the east.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not betting on it either
but where there's life there's hope.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They would need to come back to life
and the Blue Jays would have to not live up to their expectations.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come back and win the division?
IDK. But I expect them to be a good team. They are going to be in the race in the Central.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's your
signature from?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fall out boy?
"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 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fall Out Boy song
I thought it was appropriate though.
Crowds are won and lost and won again, but our hearts beat for the diehards.
by Edwantsacracker on Apr 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's good
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
bad 'pen, over-rated staff, line-up 3,4,5 is all righties
"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 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With this
shitty weather, there should be errors and slips everywhere. Props to the guys out there playing a reletivley crisp game
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel
like we face nothing but pitchers who throw strikes. Bannister was the exception last night but once he battled he settled down and threw strikes. We need an ugly pitcher for the bats to feast on like a weak Gazelle lol. WOoo Gonzalez 2b. Steal third.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright
let's make something of it! Damon has been ugly so far this season.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe they haven't stopped the game
The field is not even safe to play right now.
It looks like the flooded practice field from The Longest Yard.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Girardi
should be protesting. If the umps call this game, he better be screaming murder.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is BS
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the Mariners
stolen base game last year? I feel like this is going to be like that one.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's really not much he can do
and believe me they will call it.
"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 9, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they don't call it home field for nothing
"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 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it time to think Wickman
would have been an upgrade yet?
by bronxbound on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
"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 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
Not even close. Britton, Jonny A., Horne are all better options. Plus everyone on the roster is better than Wickman.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still sure about that?
"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 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wickman
39 years old, 1.49 WHIP last year, 37K 21BB all in the NL.
He was in the AL from 2002-2006, never posted a WHIP below 1.43 exactly once.
You really want that on the team?
Hate Farnsworth all you want, but he's posted the same numbers Wickman would. He just walked his first batters of the year in a game that shouldn't even be played.
I'm sure.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention...
Wickman doesn't even have a job right now.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but then again
I'd take a dirty piece of tofu that's fallen on the floor over Farnsworth right now.
"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 9, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see the team get rid of him too
Hawkins as well. But that won't happen because of their contracts.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should've signed Ron Mahay
instead of Hawkins, but leave it up to Cash to screw it up.
by andyroth on Apr 10, 2008 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
over Farnsworth?
yes, except i think Bob's hurt , so the points a bit moot.
"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 9, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice throw
too bad he stole that off the nutty professor
"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 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god love that molina
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another one caught!
Larceny in the heart, but honest feet.
Nice job Molina, whichever one you are.
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
always
name your molina
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have to win
definitively. It's got to be the lesson they're taking from all this with the floaty strike zone, not calling the game etc.
"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 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't he afford Lasik?
he's a millionaire.
"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 9, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously...
he pitched very well on Monday, and now two steps back...unreliable.
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happens every time
One good outing is immediately followed by two or three shitty ones. I really don't understand this guy, because he does have stuff - that's why he's so damned frustrating to watch.
by docgonzo on Apr 9, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wake up already with Farsnworth
He gave up 2 hits that inning and it was one stinking game. He's been an unreliabel reliever for most of his career. Why the hell do you think it's going to all of a sudden change at this stage of his career?
by andyroth on Apr 10, 2008 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
on an 0-2 count he leaves a fat one
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Farnsworth's bad outing
is ALL TORRE'S FAULT!!!!
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
i woulda brought in proctor
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is
Ron Villone when you need him?
by docgonzo on Apr 9, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss
Paul Quantril personally. He was gritty. And scrappy.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huge SORP number
(scrapiness over replacement player)
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Notice
a trend. Everything going well until Farns gets a lil' too much confidence from Giradi.
by ProudYankee on Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Notice a trend
it's tough to grip your fastball and hit your marks in the pouring frinkin' rain.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Notice a trend
Farnsworthless comes in the game and the other team scores runs.
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is true
but Grienke seems to be doing okay gripping the ball.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
And everyone else who has thrown a pitch tonight.
In a way this is good. Girardi won't be fooled into trusting him. Rain or no rain, he sucks.
"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 9, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This offense
actually looks worse than Farnsworth.
by docgonzo on Apr 9, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Sterling
just started on that rant. I'd forgotten how much I hate him until just now.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
give me kay any day
over that douchebag
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sterling is totally lame
but his home run calls make me laugh. I don't have to listen to him much like Jscape does so my tolerance for him is relatively high.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is high, it is far
it is... caught in shallow left
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best Sterling Call Ever
"Aaron Guile...Wears A Smile!"
"I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee"
by ISG on Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still upset
about the Melky "homer" in Colorado that was caught by Holliday.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IPK is in
Did the rain slow down that much?
by mrljdavid on Apr 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame Farnsworth for Matsui
missing the ball.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NY media
They are going to have a field day hammering Girardi tomorrow.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they'll have a case
"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 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they should
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No matter what happens
Girardi has to leave Kennedy out there the rest of the game.
He needs the work and the pen is spent outside of Joba and Mo.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man, it's one thing to get beat
but the Yanks look bush with this whole outsmart the rain shit
"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 9, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In Girardi's defense
they had no business letting the game continue. You rarely see an infield that saturated without a delay.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To outsmart the rain
and then not get in the umpire's face about the puddles in the infield is stupid.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
"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 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just goign to remark about that
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was talking about
Kennedy's mindset now that hes in the game and he said something to effect of: Y0u know, your are about to get ready to get out there and start pitching and then you get jerked off and have to sit back down...
by seanp23 on Apr 9, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why I could never work in th broadcast media.
Id probably still be laughing.
by seanp23 on Apr 9, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's just good stuff
I grew up listening to Harry Caray and he had moments like that all the time as you can imagine.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cone: "Real tough spot here for Kennedy. Here he is warming up out in the outfield and gets jerked off and says no you'll have to wait because the weather says it's going to rain."
At least Kennedy got something out of this bad night.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...look on the bright side
At least the Yankees look good in their new snazzy road jackets.
This two-game stretch is as bad as I've seen this team look since last April/May.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thank god
The yankees did all that running so they wouldnt get off to that slow start like last year...
by seanp23 on Apr 9, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They'll be in good shape
as long as they play .500 ball in April.
I'm not worried about their start right now.
by anaconda on Apr 9, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Sterling
just said "All Japanese pitchers throw splitters, meaning most of them"
Call 911, I think I've suffered a brain aneurism.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
brace yourselves for andy roth
tomorrow... "Grade- Girardi: F-"...
something like that
You don't realize how easy this game is until you get up in that broadcasting booth. -Mickey Mantle
by NumberSeven on Apr 9, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great game
For me to poop on.
Nice baserunning by Melky (did he go to Bernie's baserunning camp?)
Nice botch in LF by Matsui. Why is out he out there in the pouring rain? Why is he out there ever at this point?
Fantastic job by Farnsworth. Girardi's move might have worked if not for that jerk off (to paraphrase David Cone).
Is a 65 degree sunny day to much to ask for? Worst. weather. ever. Thank god they go to a dome on this trip.
"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 9, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where don't they go
on this trip?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 9, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
Lots of folks questioned Torre about never bringing in Farnsworth with a.) men on base and b.) for multiple innings.
Girardi has tried both this year and he is 0 for 2.
Maybe the old man wasn't so crazy after all.
"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 9, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Farnsworth
I made a similar point about Farnsworth the other day on the game thread:
Finally, we may want to file this under "Maybe Joe Torre did know what he was doing with Farnsworth?":
"Kyle Farnsworth had gone 79 appearances without inheriting a runner before Friday night, when he inherited two and immediately gave up a three-run homer."
by anaconda on Apr 10, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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