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Game #68 - New York Yankees @ Houston Astros

New York Yankees at Houston Astros, Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM EDT



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



W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
Joba Chamberlain 1-2 22 2 0 0 0 1 30.1 22 11 9 2 16 38 2.67 1.25


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

 


W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
Shawn Chacon 2-2 13 13 0 0 0 0 74.1 77 45 41 14 33 51 4.96 1.48


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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to believe

this offense could only muster 1 run on 3 hits against Chacon. Then again, this has become a pattern.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just joined the broadcast

Had to cut the lawn before it rains again. D’oh! Did Chacon pitch well or were the Yanks impatient?

by Rusty23 on Jun 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chacon was anything but dominant

but the offense couldn’t handle him anyways.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it

Seems like thye have little soul in them. Know what I mean?

by Rusty23 on Jun 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Rusty23 on Jun 13, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really like that night he go ejected

He was a kick watching that on Sportscenter. I wanna see more of that Joe.

by MedFan on Jun 13, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was fun

I’d like to see a bit of that in the players…not quite enough to get tossed or suspended though.

by Rusty23 on Jun 13, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giambi

That’s exactly why I thought he couldn’t turn it around. There is a lot of baseball left but he’s redeemed himself in my eyes anyway.

by Rusty23 on Jun 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joba’s ERA as a starter so far is 2.84. Not bad for a guy just getting his feet wet.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like that he's been pitching to contact more

His strikeout numbers will certainly increase as he continues to morph into this role.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Veras can be nasty

but I still don’t trust him yet. Way too many walks for my liking.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'd rather see Veras

That pen has a lot of untrustworthy candidates.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

We’ll get Girardi’ed yet.

by whollycow on Jun 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm saving that term

Girardied.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope Not

but another two months of this and I’ll be in full G-Men mode two months early.

by whollycow on Jun 13, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully....

they score about 10 runs this inning. I’d be shocked if Farnsworth actually saves this one.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Worthy of note....

the Stros have not used the shift at all tonight with Giambi at the plate.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seems

like he’s been diligently working on it with someone, dosen’t it.

by whollycow on Jun 13, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On Whims

he has been slicing a few the other way. Probably why.

by whollycow on Jun 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m covering my eyes right now.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh...

Maybe I should cover my ears too.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'oh!!!

Here it comes!

by Rusty23 on Jun 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I

believe in Farnsworth, Watch.

by whollycow on Jun 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's about

Faith.

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thaaa Yankees Win!

(of course).

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A big win

And they are 2 games over to equal their high watermark of the season.

by anaconda on Jun 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And you were worried

I can’t begin to imagine why… :p

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by jscape2000 on Jun 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chevy Chase

...in Modern Problems, “YAAAAHAHAHAAAA, I like it!”

by whollycow on Jun 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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