Game #66 - New York Yankees @ Oakland Athletics
by anaconda on Jun 11, 2008 9:45 PM EDT
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New York Yankees at Oakland Athletics, Jun 11, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
NEW YORK YANKEES
Johnny Damon, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, DH
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jorge Posada, C
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Jack Hannahan, DH
Bobby Crosby, SS
Jack Cust, LF
Eric Chavez, 3B
Mark Ellis, 2B
Carlos Gonzalez, CF
Daric Barton, 1B
Travis Buck, RF
Kurt Suzuki, C
PREGAME NOTES:
- Kyle Farnsworth has been out of action since Thursday with a tender bicep, but is likely available tonight after throwing in the pen this afternoon. With Mo unavailable tonight after pitching the last four games, you can bet Farnsworth will be the interim closer if needed. Yikes.
- Justin Duchscherer is a lifetime 0-1, 6.75 ERA, 1.75 WHIP in 7 games (all in relief) against the Yanks.
- Darrell Rasner is a lifetime 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP in one start against the Athletics.
- Yanks' career numbers vs. Duchscherer can be viewed here. Athletics' career numbers vs. Rasner can be viewed here.
- Finally, Chad Jennings reported earlier today that J.B. Cox has been placed on the 7-day DL. Still no word yet on the status of his injury, but this is at least a temporary blow to the Yanks in need of some bullpen help.
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Ok Rasner
There’s your run. Make it stand up.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasner looks sharp threw 2.
What are the A’s wearing black this year? They look atrocious. Black jersey’s and green helmets with a yellow brim doesn’t look good. They should bring back the yellow jerseys if they want an alternate. Although, they might have to fend off the bee’s.
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least
They don’t look like this:
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny you posted that. I actually had to wear that uniform. I was on the Astros in Babe Ruth League.
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was on the Padres
and after Little League I chose soccer over sitting on the bench.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weren’t good or a parent/coach grudge?
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't
terrible, but I was small and not fast, so I got thrown out on a lot of grounders to third that other guys beat out. That kind of kills the Little League batting average. Plus, around that time I started to get into acting- and there were more girls in theater than there were in the dugout.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sterling on
the Yanks failure to get a sac fly.
Some numbers:
Men on the corners, one out in the 3rd: the Yankees had 67% odds of winning the game.
Without scoring a run in the bottom of the 3rd: the Yankees had a 54% chance of winning.
It hurts, but it doesn’t kill us.
I’m still searching for stats on what percentage of runners on 3rd actually score so I can compare it to the Yankees’ performance this season. If anybody knows how to get that, please let me know.
Meanwhile, a Giambi error has turned into an Oakland rally…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Giambino giveth and taketh away.
I just hope Rasner didn’t get hurt.
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
Rasner was due for a bad outing.
He’s been behind the last 5 hitters- all five stung the ball.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasner
could have hurt himself trying to catch that “throw” by Giambi. This has turned into BP all of a sudden.
Crap throw aside, is the Giambino an All Star this year?
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Jun 11, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just checked the ballot
Where have all the first baseman gone? Scary lack of production at first in the AL this year.
Looks like Youkilis will win the vote.
Then there’s Morneau and Giambi, and a steep drop off until the next qualified candidate.
"Well, that kind of puts a damper on even a Yankees win."
-- Phil Rizzuto after hearing about the Pope's death
by matthaggs on Jun 11, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My ballot reads
Posada, Giambi, Cano, Rodriguez, Jeter, Damon, Cabrera, Abreu, Matsui.
Fan voting is stupid- and if I was smart enough to create a bot I’d have some real fun with the All-Star game.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welll
At least its early lets get the runs back…..
by MedFan on Jun 11, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen, brother!
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who think we should showcase good old Hawkings tonight?
by MedFan on Jun 11, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad idea
I was more worried about how to convince Joe G. that Ohly is not a long reliever. Ranser is at 75- with one out. If he gets to 85 I bet he’s done for the night.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jscape2000
What do you honestly think we get for Hawkins?
by MedFan on Jun 11, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to say
Depends on how he performs in the next couple of weeks, and who wants him.
I’d consider a AA player with a shot at being a utility guy worthwhile. If you can get someone else to take the whole salary, it’d be worth it just to fill a spot in Scranton or Trenton. AAA is going to need something along the lines of an inning-eater to pick up the slack for all the pitchers going up and down to MLB.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure, honestly
I can’t pretend I’ve been following the team as closely as I’d normally like this last week, but I haven’t heard much since he went on the DL.
He hasn’t started his rehab yet.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My God.
Screech grew a mustache too.
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screech?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohlendorf reminds me of him. From the TV show "Saved by the Bell"
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
I’m young, but I’m not that young- I remember Saved by the Bell. But I listen to the games on the radio, so I didn’t realize he’d grown a stauch.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you click on the
little tree/ image tool on the toolbar?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea I finally figured it out. My mind tends to wander when the Yanks get pummeled like this.
by bronxbound on Jun 11, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me about it
I’m playing Mega Man at the moment…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's LaTroy
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you caught my attention.... I bet he mysteriously starts pitching better after he leaves the Yanks
by MedFan on Jun 11, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
I’d love to know how many pitchers over 30 actually pitched better once they left the Yanks in the last 20 years. I bet it’s less that 10%.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah your right wow I wish I was at home I would be hitting the XBOX
by MedFan on Jun 11, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the road?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 11, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well if we are shopping Hawkins...
Might as well put him on display. A’s fans chanting “Yankees suck.” didn’t think they would do that in Oakland.
by bronxbound on Jun 12, 2008 12:05 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
It’s the one thing you can count on in every stadium- even when the fans are so uninterested in the game they’ll start the wave, you can always get a Yankees Suck chant going.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 12, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I am just used to hearing that from Boston. Baltimore perhaps. But thats it.
by bronxbound on Jun 12, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attaboy
Good ole LaTroy, raising his trade value…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 12, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a good boy lets make room for Cox and Melancon?
by MedFan on Jun 12, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Melancon....
Melancon pitched another two perfect innings tonight for Trenton. He’s now at 47.0 IP on the season.
To answer my own question from last week, it appears that the hierarchy is indeed taking his pitch counts into consideration because he’s been breezing through these last few appearances without breaking a sweat.
I had wondered about that because he was averaging roughly 10 pitches per inning his last several outings, so he was eating up 3 or 4 IP but only throwing 30-40 pitches.
by anaconda on Jun 12, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cox went on the DL
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 Jun 12, 2008 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do we do with Hughes and IPK?
Anyone want one of the rumored trades?
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 Jun 12, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone read the pregame notes?
Sometimes, I wonder. I mentioned Cox going on the DL already.
Anyways, Hughes and Kennedy will probably spend time down in Scranton and maybe that will help them get their mojo back.
Hopefully, Rasner’s start last night was just a bad night and not a sign of things to come. I’ve always thought he was a temporary fix, but I hope he continues to pitch well because Hughes won’t be back for awhile and Kennedy is still at least a couple of weeks away.
by anaconda on Jun 12, 2008 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he can keep
his walk rate down, I think he can be effective. Throw strikes.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Jun 12, 2008 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He wasn’t welcomed by New York right from the start. The whole number thing and all. I probably wouldn’t want to stay here either. Doesn’t surprise me.
by bronxbound on Jun 12, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jscape or anyone?
Who else do we get rid of when Bruney comes back? And if we call up Cox and/or Melancon
by MedFan on Jun 12, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruney is coming back? If so when? I thought he was done for the season. If he does, I guess it depends on how well Veras does.
by bronxbound on Jun 12, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt know if he was.....
I was just out fishing for opinion’s.
by MedFan on Jun 12, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to a report last week...
Bruney may return just after the All Star Break. He had a pretty serious injury, though, so I’ll believe it when it see him back on the mound.
by anaconda on Jun 12, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at this...
Bases loaded maybe with a little hit we can make this interesting at least…..
by MedFan on Jun 12, 2008 12:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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