Game #68 - New York Yankees @ Houston Astros
by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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NEW YORK YANKEES
Derek Jeter, SS
Robinson Cano, 2B
Bobby Abreu, RF
Alex Rodriguez, 3B
Hideki Matsui, LF
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jorge Posada, C
Melky Cabrera, CF
HOUSTON ASTROS
Hunter Pence, RF
Kaz Matsui, 2B
Miguel Tejada, SS
Lance Berkman, 1B
Carlos Lee, LF
Ty Wigginton, 3B
Michael Bourn, CF
Brad Ausmus, C
PREGAME NOTES:
- Shelley Duncan has been optioned back to Scranton and Alberto Gonzalez has been recalled.
- Joba Chamberlain is limited tonight to around 90-95 pitches.
- Obviously, Chamberlain has never faced the Stros, but has faced Miguel Tejada once (0-1, K).
- Shawn Chacon is a lifetime 0-1, 14.54 ERA, 3.00 WHIP in two games (one start) against the Yanks.
- Yanks' career numbers vs. Chacon can be viewed here.
- Finally, Instant Replay is on it's way to MLB with a target date of August 1.
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Had to teach tonight
Seems I missed a great game…
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
At the moment
College English (in the summer, on a non-traditional schedule), but starting in the fall I’m moving to NC to teach 11th grade English.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Hard to believe
this offense could only muster 1 run on 3 hits against Chacon. Then again, this has become a pattern.
Just joined the broadcast
Had to cut the lawn before it rains again. D’oh! Did Chacon pitch well or were the Yanks impatient?
Unfortunately, yes
I know one of these days that they are going to really turn it on. It would be nice if it happened sooner or later.
Well...
You were right about Giambi. :-) I would like to see some fire in these guys. I thought we’d see more of it with Girardi at the helm.
I really like that night he go ejected
He was a kick watching that on Sportscenter. I wanna see more of that Joe.
That was fun
I’d like to see a bit of that in the players…not quite enough to get tossed or suspended though.
Re: Giambi
What has surprised me about him is that he’s stayed healthy while playing the field everyday. Didn’t expect that at all.
Kudos to him for being in good shape, but it is only June. Lots of baseball ahead.
I like that he's been pitching to contact more
His strikeout numbers will certainly increase as he continues to morph into this role.
So who do they march out to pitch the 8th?
Please no Farnsworth
Posada
He has been taken out of the game. Still no word if it was just a defensive replacement or he tweaked that shoulder.
Obviously, losing Posada again would be devastating.
But
do you trust him less than Farnsworth? We have to remember that we’re not going to replicate Joba in the 8th, merely replace him (unless Melancon is everything we’ve imagined).
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Nice job by Veras
Girardi was on M&MD today and flat out said to Francessa that Farnsworth was going to be the 8th inning guy most of the time because of his experience.
Oh crap, he’s pitching the 9th.
Just heard
But, Molina’s behind the plate, which I like.
Why no Mo? Sore? He pitched yesterday but not the day before- 4 of the last 5.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
I guess he wants to rest Mo since he's worked
BTW, Singleton just said Posada was part of a double switch, so it appears there’s nothing wrong with Posada.
Hopefully....
they score about 10 runs this inning. I’d be shocked if Farnsworth actually saves this one.
He got a couple hits
in the last couple of weeks to beat the shift. If they think he can do it regulary they can’t afford to shift. It’s beautiful.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Seems
like he’s been diligently working on it with someone, dosen’t it.
He did it during ST but got away from doing it in April and May
No idea why because he was killing the ball during ST.
Off topic....but
the AL All Star squad will be in pretty good shape if they have a lead in the middle innings. Here’s a list of closers who all have a shot to make the team:
Mo, Nathan, Papelbon, K-Rod, and Soria.
It really is surprising
how unbalanced the leagues are-
the NL highlights include Wagner, Lidge, Wood, and Lyon.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
And you were worried
I can’t begin to imagine why… :p
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
You want to do the postgame
write-up, or you want me to do it?
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Chevy Chase
...in Modern Problems, “YAAAAHAHAHAAAA, I like it!”
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