Game #55 - New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins
by anaconda on May 31, 2008 6:14 PM EDT
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PrintNew York Yankees at Minnesota Twins, May 31, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Robinson Cano, 2B
Jose Molina, C
Melky Cabrera, CF
MINNESOTA TWINS
Carlos Gomez, CF
Alexi Casilla, 2B
Joe Mauer, C
Justin Morneau, 1B
Michael Cuddyer, RF
Jason Kubel, DH
Delmon Young, LF
Mike Lamb, 3B
Nick Punto, SS
PREGAME NOTES:
- Jorge Posada remains on target for a mid-week return after making a couple of strong throws to second base in game action today. He will likely get a day off tomorrow and play in two more extended Spring Training games on Monday and Tuesday before he is activated from the DL.
- Hideki Matsui is tearing the cover off the ball these days - hitting .548 (17 for 31) over his last 8 games while raising his average to an AL-leading .339.
- On the other side of that spectrum, Derek Jeter is in a horrific 3 for 37 (.081) slide since he was hit on the wrist 10 days ago.
- Chien-Ming Wang is a lifetime 2-0, 1.71 ERA, 1.00 WHIP in 3 starts against the Twins.
- Boof Bonser is a lifetime 0-2, 9.31 ERA, 2.07 WHIP in 2 starts against the Yanks.
- Yanks' career numbers vs. Bonser can be viewed here. Twins' career numbers vs. Wang can be viewed here.
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The Yanks
are going to send someone down to bring up a long man for Joba’s start on Tuesday. I’m betting Chris Britton goes down… again.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Slow night
It’s turn around time. Pitching will be a bane as long as developement of 20 year olds at this level is a strategy.
Go figure
Giambi makes the good throw to second but Jeter returns with a terrible throw. Although, Jeter has made quite a few bad throws lately.
Almost Seems
...like a tech glitch in his delivery. More air balls off his pitch than we’re used to seeing. I agree, he’ll rekindle.
Makes You
...wonder if that pitch off Jeter’s paw wasn’t worse than reported; doesn’t it.
I'm sure
that’s a huge part of his recent slump.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
No Doubt
...it hasn’t helped what started before that, though. Some of the kids have stepped it up since then. Damn, they just tied it.
Save Me a Search
Do you have a link to where you’re getting that info from A?
Robertson had a really good night: 2.1 IP, 2 H, 6 K and got the victory in extra innings for Scranton.
Mark Melancon wasn’t as fortunate for Trenton: 3.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER
Melancon’s stats hardly matter at this point because the organization is really trying to build up his arm strength coming off TJ.
It’s just a matter of time before he gets promoted to Scranton – probably within the next couple of weeks.
Gah
Double play. Odds of Britton in the bottom of the 9th?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
ZERO
It’s going to be old reliable instead – Farnsworth. That is, the Twins are relying on him coming into the game so they can get score they’re run and go home.
What's a word
that means disappointment and disgust at the same time?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Farnsworth
I think that pretty much covers it.
It would be comical if it wasn’t so moronic the way they are treating Britton. Hey, I’m not saying the guy is the answer to their problems – but the guy is here for a reason.
Let him try to get hitters out.
And as though
Mourneau didn’t get a good enough look at Farny’s stuff last night!
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Negativity!
It’s turning fellas. Yup it’s Farnsworth. We’ ll see.
I try to stay positive
but when it comes to Kyle Farnsworth, I make an exception.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
They're Starting
...to play topgether as a team. You can feel it. I can.
I Would
...stay with Farnsworth in a tie. Ohlendorf with a lead. Nice base running.
that pitch to lamb
was baaaaaaaaaaad
by long time listener on May 31, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
Truthfully...
I would feel no better with Hawkins on the mound. Who knows what the deal is with their refusal to use Britton.
Ohlendorf is not right mechanically. Everything he usually throws is down, but lately, everything has been up.
Outside of the almost gopher ball
Ohlendorf had nasty stuff that inning. Location is his problem right now.
Wanted
...One manager for a major league team that plays in the American League east. I would have stayed with Farnsworth for that inning.
You know
I hear there’s this really great pitcher on the Yankees. They call him Rivera or something like that. I wish they’d let him pitch in situations where to allow a single run is to lose the game…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
0-5?
Tough performs by Ohly. Where’d I put my Tums?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
How Deep
...are we? This one is going long. Girardi should have stuck with Farnsworth for one more. He was pitching well. Be nice if Ohlendorf was coming in this inning. Hawkins now. Oh Boy, can’t wait.
Don't worry though
Since the series goes to Monday, the Sunday afternoon game isn’t a getaway game. Play at 7 in Minneapolis, and the next day at 7 in New York.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Lex clavatoris designati rescindenda est.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
The Bats
...are alive. Saved Girardi’s butt tonight.
Awesome
Big win tonight. Kinda have the “they stole this one” feeling to it – even though they had the 3-run lead in the middle innings.
I’ve gotta admit, I didn’t expect them to win this game.
I
...fully expected them to win, til Girardi pulled a good middle releiver for short one. I was shocked. Yet they survived. Girardi is suspect, but this team is starting to thrive.
Let's go Yankees!
I think we are over 500, right
by SportsFanatic88 on Jun 1, 2008 10:17 AM EDT reply actions
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