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Game #102 - New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox

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New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox


NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon,  DH
Derek Jeter,  SS
Bobby Abreu,  RF
Álex Rodríguez,  3B
Jason Giambi,  1B
Robinson Cano,  2B
Melky Cabrera,  CF
Jose Molina,  C
Brett Gardner,  LF

 

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
Joba Chamberlain 2-3 29 9 0 0 0 1 71.1 60 22 20 3 33 84 2.52 1.30


BOSTON RED SOX

Jacoby Ellsbury,  LF
Dustin Pedroia,  2B
David Ortiz,  DH
Kevin Youkilis,  1B
Mike Lowell,  3B
J.D. Drew,  RF
Jed Lowrie,  SS
Jason Varitek,  C
Coco Crisp,  CF

 

W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP
Josh Beckett 9-6 18 18 1 0 0 0 120.0 114 54 53 15 25 113 3.98 1.16


PREGAME NOTES:

  • Manny Ramirez was initially penciled in the starting lineup tonight but has now been scratched with a sore knee.
  • Yanks have won 6 straight games and 11 of 14.  They have also won 10 straight games in which they've scored first.
  • Joba Chamberlain is a lifetime 1-0, 3.48 ERA, 1.35 WHIP in 4 games (one start) against the Red Sox.  He is 1-1, 2.64 ERA, 1.38 WHIP in 9 starts since his move to the rotation.
  • Josh Beckett is a lifetime 7-3, 5.75 ERA, 1.49 WHIP in 11 starts against the Yanks.  He is 5-1, 4.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP in 7 starts at Fenway this season.
  • Red Sock hitters vs. Chamberlain can be viewed here.  Yanks' hitters vs. Beckett can be viewed here.
  • Hughes to pitch Monday:  Pete Abe reports that Phil Hughes will pitch two innings for the GCL Yankees and will soon be activated from the DL and optioned.  Cashman reiterates that Hughes has been a target of trade talks by other GMs but insists he's going nowhere.

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A win tonight would be especially sweet

but I’m just hoping the Yanks win tonight or tomorrow because I don’t like their chances on Sunday night with Ponson on the mound.

I’d be very surprised if Ponson doesn’t get hammered.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:06 PM EDT   0 recs

i know that Manny is off tonight

but i wonder what will happen when they get their regular lineup back and move Drew back behind Manny, instead of in front of him.

the ridiculous statistics that Drew is putting up can only be explained by the fact he’s been protected by Manny the last two months:

before Ortiz injury: 58 G, .287 BA, 4 HR, 22 RBI
after Ortiz injury: 42 G, .293 BA, 14 HR, 35 RBI

the batting average has been solid all along, but look at the increase in the power numbers. Drew will come back down to earth down the stretch without Manny behind him.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 7:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Too many pitches

for Joba. At this pace he will only last 6 innings.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 7:36 PM EDT   0 recs

Good to see Melky making Beckett work

Swung at the first pitch – again.

Dude, you don’t hit well enough to hack at the first pitch every AB.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Melky

It is so annoying he swings at the first pitch so often.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 7:38 PM EDT   0 recs

yeesh

that bottom of the order is BRUTAL.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Bullpens

if this turns to a battle of the bullpens, then I like our chances

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT   0 recs

who would've thought

we’d be saying that at the beginning of the season?

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

No kidding

Girardi drives me nuts with his lineups sometimes, but he has been outstanding handling the pen.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I like Gardner taking pitches

But he needs to stop jawing at the ump when he doesn’t like the ump’s strike call.

Rookies don’t usually get the benefit of every close pitch.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:42 PM EDT   0 recs

what a single!

that’s the longest single you’ll ever see by someone not named ricky henderson!

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT   0 recs

you see anaconda

....thats why i still like melky on this team. His bat doesn’t justify his position a lot of the time, but no other outfielder we currently have can do that.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 7:46 PM EDT   0 recs

But Melky is still a fourth outfielder

A couple of great plays on defense doesn’t make up for his lack of offense since April.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I certainly do

No question about it.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Keep him

He’s going to be a good one too. People don’t realize that Josh Beckett landed on the DL eight times before he was traded to the Red Sox.

Hughes has the goods to be a very good pitcher for this team. I wouldn’t trade him.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was talking to friend of mine...

He pointed that fact out about Beckett?

by MedFan on Jul 25, 2008 7:53 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hard to say

But I wouldn’t trade Kennedy right now either. If they sign Sabathia during the offseason, then they could package him and other young arms to get a bat.

But the market is so crazy right now that I don’t know what Kennedy alone would get for anyone.

The Rockies supposedly wanted Kennedy in return for Fuentes, but the Yanks’ pen is not really a top priority for them – especially since Fuentes would only be a two-month rental anyways.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 7:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love me

some DP! Double plays I mean.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 7:50 PM EDT   0 recs

have you guys heard you just got Nady & Marte from Pittsburgh?

big Cards fan checking in here. we heard they were traded to the Yanks.

i’m also a big Yankee fan as well btw

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Jul 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Where did you hear that?

I can’t find that anywhere on the net. Who did we give up for them? I’d have rather had Bay than Nady, but I’m sure the price is too high for Bay.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't believe that

The Pirates were asking for the moon Nady alone, so I seriously doubt Cashman would give up some of the Yanks’ best young talent for both.

I bet that’s a total BS rumor.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

will carroll

here’s the link

you still think its not real?

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Jul 25, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i just called Will Carroll

he said Ohly, Coke, and possibly Tabata – he’s still confirming the Tabata i guess.

he used to work with me a couple years ago.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

good evening Damn Yankees

we were just discussing the same thing on the METS blog.

seems to be the latest news. (Nady to Yanks)

"DUDE...I LOVE IT WHEN DAVID WRIGHT GETS PUMPED UP!"

by LOUtheMETSfan on Jul 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nicely done

I don’t like Nady. Coke was only going to help them out in the pen anyways. Tabata lost a lot of value this season.

The price really came down for the Pirates.

Getting Nady might help now but that’s a sucker trade for the Yanks. Nady is overachieving this season and his production is sure to go down.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 8:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree completely

Nady is overrated. He’s going to drop back down to earth with his bat. Don’t know much about his glove though.

If the Pirates were going to trade Nady for that little, we should have thrown in more for Bay I think.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i agree that his numbers are bloated

but they needed the OF help, especially with matsui a huge question mark.

i’ll miss ohly. tabata seemed like a head-case.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was a big fan of Ohlendorf too

But the Yanks will be okay if Sanchez and Melancon turn out to be reliable arms.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 8:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Tabata

I thought he was a can’t miss player. Why give up on him while he is so young? For Nady? Are you fucking kidding me?

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Tabata

has talent, yes – but also some serious injury and maturity issues.

i’m not sure if he’ll end up panning out.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

someone tell me what just happened

gamecast said “Giambi” and “infield single” in the same sentence.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT   0 recs

The shift was on

and Giambi squibbed it to the right side.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ooops...

sorry, the left side.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Giambino

with a big hit!!

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT   0 recs

the bunt call should've been on

especially with molina up. melk can’t do anything right, much less get to 2nd on a straight steal.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

at least i'll get to see Tabata

out here. Bucs Triple-A affiliate is in Indy. i’m assuming that’s where he’ll go immediately, considering how crappy their farm system is.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

BTW....

Nady is a FA after this season. Marte has an option for ‘09 – which the Yanks will certainly pick up.

by anaconda on Jul 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT   0 recs

another minor leaguer....

.....other than those three mentioned?! depending on who that guy is, this trade could upset me greatly!

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT   0 recs

now i've seen everything

David Ortiz and Jason Giambi reached on infield singles in the same game.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:22 PM EDT   0 recs

back to the actual game!

Joba is pitching a good game so far

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:23 PM EDT   0 recs

The kid is amazing...

He has that special feeling that you fee like we are poised to win everytime he pitches.

by MedFan on Jul 25, 2008 8:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

George Kontos

ESPN is reporting George Kontos is the fourth player.

My next question is….who the heck is Goerge Kontos?

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Kontos

Starter at Tampa, 4-6 record 33BB, 101 Ks, 95 Hits in 94 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 4.02 ERA
In his second year of pitching.
5th round draft pick in 2007.

by mrljdavid on Jul 25, 2008 8:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

well....

....i could have looked up his stats also. i was hoping if anyone here knew if he was highly touted prospect or just some schmoe

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:33 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

jeez...sorry.

But no, I have heard nothing about him….which leads me to think he is more suspect than prospect. Although his K to BB ratio is nice, he seems to give up a lot of hits, including 15 HRs.

by mrljdavid on Jul 25, 2008 8:35 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

sorry

didn’t mean to cop an attitude or anything. i apologize.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

they're hitting beckett pretty well

now need to do something with it.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Big inning

Come on Captain.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:32 PM EDT   0 recs

Phil Coke

this season:
9-5, 2.76 ERA, 20 starts (19 in Trenton), 113-39 B-KK

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:33 PM EDT   0 recs

whoops

i meant 113 K, 39 B (i just wish it was the other way around…)

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jesus!!!!

8 friggin’ hits off Josh Beckett and one run to show for it!!! That will not win this ball game, unless Joba doesn’t tire and goes complete.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:34 PM EDT   0 recs

8 hits = 1 run

gotta put something together here.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:35 PM EDT   0 recs

To be an optimist

Beats 8 hits and no runs. 1-0 is slender, but it’s still a lead.

by mrljdavid on Jul 25, 2008 8:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

but frustatring

3 leadoff singles – not a single one of those runners even reached 2nd base.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Farnsworth

Farnsworth has been showing me something lately. I’m impressed with him this last month plus. He knows he’s hated by the fanbase. He could have just pouted and not given 100%, but he’s fought and showed some stuff lately. I respect that….but overall I still am not a Farnsworth fan. He could win me over though if he keeps it up.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

he can win me over

once he protects a one-run lead in a game that actually means something.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I hear you

We’ll break though….enough nibbling to loosen him up…just need a little luck and I think the sixth will be it.

by mrljdavid on Jul 25, 2008 8:40 PM EDT   0 recs

Thank god

for Varitek. Man he sucks.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:41 PM EDT   0 recs

HEY!!

THAT’S AN ALL-STAR YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT!!! (rolls eyes and fights laughter off)

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Max Kellerman

calls him the Yankees MVP. He says Varitek is the reason the Yankees are still in the AL east race.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

He is on ESPN 1050

New York and he does HBO Boxing. Tomorrow night Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Magaritto. Fight of the year!!

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i miss 1050

and the fan…don’t live in that neck of the woods anymore.

by Clutch like Leyritz on Jul 25, 2008 8:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ESPN.COM

has his podcast and live feed to 1050.

by BillyBobisdrunk on Jul 25, 2008 8:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Word on the street is

we may not see Manny this weekend – the report from the Boston TV announcers is he is getting an MRI

by mrljdavid on Jul 25, 2008 8:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Max Kellerman?!!

What is Max Kellerman doing these day? I enjoyed watching him on the first year of Around the Horn (Before that show became incredibly annoying)

I know he’s still a boxing guru.

by nitlion007 on Jul 25, 2008 8:45 PM EDT   0 recs