Game #91 - Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees
by anaconda on Jul 9, 2008 12:45 PM EDT
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PrintTampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees, Jul 9, 2008 1:05 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY RAYS
Akinori Iwamura, 2B
Carl Crawford, LF
B.J. Upton, CF
Carlos Pena, 1B
Evan Longoria, 3B
Cliff Floyd, DH
Dioner Navarro, C
Eric Hinske, RF
Reid Brignac, SS
NEW YORK YANKEES
Brett Gardner, LF
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Jorge Posada, DH
Robinson Cano, 2B
Melky Cabrera, CF
Jose Molina, C
PREGAME NOTES:
- Believe it or not, the Yanks are the only team in the AL East with a winning record on the road. They also hold a 6-5 edge in the season series against the Rays through the first 11 games.
- Jose Molina is starting behind the plate for the fifth straight game, but Girardi continues to insist that Jorge Posada's shoulder is fine.
- Edwin Jackson is a lifetime 2-2, 4.42 ERA, 1.45 WHIP in 10 games (6 starts) against the Yanks. He is 1-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP in 3 starts against them in 2008.
- Sidney Ponson is a lifetime 8-9, 4.29 ERA, 1.39 WHIP in 25 games (24 starts) against the Rays.
- Rays' hitters vs. Ponson can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Jackson can be viewed here.
- BTW, am I the only one who thinks this "Support the 'Stache" promotion and mustache giveaway at the Stadium today is really really really stupid?
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Support the stache
No…..I think it’s lame too but will say I’ve been bored at work voting for the Giambino for well over an hour! =]
I expect a lot of base runners today
I just hope there’s a few GIDPs mixed in with all of the hits and walks Ponson is certain to surrender.
Anybody else
A touch worried about Molina’s playing time? I mean he’s pretty much a career backup.. at what point does he start to show some wear and tear?
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I made this point to someone else yesterday
Molina is not meant to be an everyday catcher. He really started wearing down early in the season when Posada was on the DL.
My concern would be his health and I have no idea why they don’t give him a breather once in awhile when they’ve got a third catcher in Moeller collecting dust and cobwebs sitting on the bench.
They don’t have to use Moeller today against the Rays, but it might be a good idea to use him with Rasner on the mound since they worked together in Scranton early in the season and Rasner was pitching lights out. Not saying Rasner will be lights out again, but it wouldn’t hurt to shake things up since Rasner hasn’t pitched well in over a month.
completely agree with you
what’s the point of having moeller take up a roster spot if he’s gonna catch bullpen.
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He's good for that
Seems like there’s a couple of runners on every inning he throws. Sooner or later, that is going to bite him hard.
i am thinking
5-6 wins should be expected. Any less would be a disappointment. Any more than that is gravy.
But anything could happen. With a healthy Ricky and Ronnie, improved play along both lines, and of someone steps up and takes the reins at QB.. they could be in decent shape. That’s a lot of ifs, though.
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I think the biggest ifs are Brown and Williams
I can’t remember the last RB to have a successful season the year after he tore his ACL. That takes 18 months to fully recover and then some.
I don’t expect much out of Williams at all. I think it’s a pipedream for people to expect any real production out of him.
The O-line should be much improved so the offense should improve. Not just with Jake Long – who is a beast – but adding Smiley should really make a difference.
I’m with you, though, I think 5-6 wins is about the best we could hope for.
Let's get some runs
Ponson has done well but we figure to need to score to win.
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)
You gotts love Molina
He can play for me any time!
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)
Sir Sidney has done his job
While it’d be great if he got out of the 6th unscathed, if Ponson gives us 5-plus and gives up fewer than 3 runs – especially against a 1st-place team – the offense has to find a way to take advantage.
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
oops
As soon as I hit post, Pena hits a homer. The larger point still stands – I’ll take 5+ innings and 3 or fewer from this guy any day.
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
The only downside is that we'll have to see him for a few more starts
Ponson is definitely not the long term answer and I’d like to see him gone sooner rather than later.
Who do you want
the Yanks to pitch
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)
He's doing the job now so they have to keep him around for a few more starts
but he’s not going to be in there for the long run. I’d rather see someone else in there who they believe has a future with this club.
He's our guy now cause Wang and Hughes are hurt
Kennedy and other youngsters aren’t ready
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)
I agree but
it’s not like we have other short-term options. He’s around for a few weeks, and I hope his outings are like today’s, and not like last week’s game against Texas. But if he’s still after September, we’re in trouble. If he’s around in 2009, Brian Cashman needs a straight-jacket.
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I was hoping Aceves in Scranton would get a shot not long after the ASB
But he suffered a groin injury a couple of weeks ago and hasn’t made a start for them yet. He’s been outstanding this season.
You are right
A very nice job by Mr. Ponson!
Come opn Jason
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)
Come on Mo!
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)
Melky's going to end this with a home run
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
or not
I frequently don’t know what’s going to happen in the future.
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
please don't bunt here
Cano will never get it down, and never recover if he gets down 0-2.
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
still don't like it
even if the worst-case scenario didn’t happen
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this
is the way Joe G is going to play these situations all year.
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)
Yes
Get him in!
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)
i'm getting tired
of this team’s futility at the plate. all they needed was a little dunker..
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that would have been a time for Betimit
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
Gardner going to end this with a home run
Eventually, I’ll be right.
by long time listener on Jul 9, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
He hasn't been driving the ball at all
He’s been swinging with all arms and no legs. I’ll be thrilled with a hit or a walk. Just get on base.
somebody must've
told mo this was save situation… i’m sure he was real confused when he had to go out for a second inning!
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Yes
Life for the team for the first time this year
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)
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