Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees GameThread, Aug 3, 2008 1:05 PM EDT

Game #111 - Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 12:28 PM EDT in Game Threads Comment 133 comments

Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees

LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Chone Figgins, 3B
Erick Aybar, SS
Mark Teixeira, 1B
Garret Anderson, LF
Howie Kendrick, 2B
Juan Rivera, DH
Gary Mathews Jr., CF
Jeff Mathis, C
Reggie Willits, RF

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
John Lackey	9-2	14	14	2	0	0	0	101.1	86	36	33	13	21	81	2.93	1.06

NEW YORK YANKEES

Johnny Damon, DH
Derek Jeter, SS
Bobby Abreu, RF
Álex Rodríguez, 3B
Jason Giambi, 1B
Xavier Nady, LF
Wilson Betemit, 2B
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Melky Cabrera, CF

	W-L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	BS	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
Darrell Rasner	5-8	14	14	0	0	0	0	78.2	95	45	43	8	25	49	4.92	1.53

PREGAME NOTES:

Here's a strange stat - including yesterday's 8-2 victory over the Angels, the Yanks are now 6-1 on the season after being shutout the previous game.

John Lackey is a lifetime 4-7, 4.81 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in 13 starts against the Yanks. But he is 3-2, 3.09 ERA, 1.48 WHIP in his last 7 starts against them.

Darrell Rasner has never faced the Angels. He is 3-3, 3.80 ERA, 1.41 WHIP in 7 starts at the Stadium this season.

Angels' hitters vs. Rasner can be viewed here. Yanks' hitters vs. Lackey can be viewed here.

CANO REMAINS OUT: Robinson Cano is again out of the lineup today with a bruised hand he suffered from a swing last Sunday night against the Red Sox. He hopes to return to action tomorrow night against the Texas Rangers in Arlington.

KENNEDY START: For those of you interested, Ian Kennedy is expected to start today for Scranton and figures to be the first option to replace either Darrell Rasner or Sidney Ponson in the rotation if and when the Yanks decide to make a change. His past three starts: 20.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 14 K

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Nice to see Vlad and Hunter out of the starting lineup

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope the Yanks can steal this one

without those guys. But with Rasner on the mound, it’s still a tall order against this team with Lackey on the mound.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It goes to show you how stats are often misleading

The Yanks have committed only 55 errors on the season – which ranks #2 in the AL behind Cleveland.

But everyone knows that the Yanks are not a good defensive ballclub. Sure, they usually catch most balls within range, but they don’t get to a lot of balls they should.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was quick

this game might be over by the 4th inning

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Kennedy pitches well today, I think they have to give him a shot at taking Rasner or Ponson's spot

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not sure

The only thing is that Rasner’s next scheduled start would be Fri against these same Angels in LA. I’m not sure the Yanks are going to want to throw Kennedy into that fire right away.

If and when they do promote Kennedy, they might elect to wait and do it next week against either MIN or KC.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

true, but wouldn’t hurt to throw a different look at the Angels. Also, if Kennedy were to get shelled his first outting, the little confidence he probably has would get hurt more by the Royals than the Angels

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

But he's more likely to get shelled against the best team in MLB

Plus, they do a lot on the bases to force the issue and Kennedy’s had a lot of trouble in the past against teams like that.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They are beating Rasner like a drum. He’s lucky that one ball was at Giambi or it’d be a massacre.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

waste of an at-bat

Better than a double play, at least

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate to say it

but I’m with Michael Kay. I hate that bunt when you’re down by two runs in the 1st inning.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Girardi should just start doing the opposite of what he wants to because in situations where he should bunt he doesn’t and when he shouldn’t, he does

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh...

You can’t walk the #9 hitter who is batting .189 on the season.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No kidding.

It’s damn frustrating to watch.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

needs to throw that again

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's why error stats are so misleading

That should have been an out, but Giambi couldn’t make the throw.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, the mercy of small miracles (a.k.a, the double play).

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

on the replay (tbs) it didn’t look like Giambi had a problem getting the ball out, he was just indecisive

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no extra runs scored, but still a bad situation

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully....

Rasner can throw a few more zeros up there because the Yanks can’t afford to burn out their pen. They don’t have another off day until August 14th.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

oh those yanks and first pitch swings

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

In case you’re wondering…

Kennedy today so far in Scranton:

3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K — 36 pitches, 28 strikes

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

decent

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rasner can't be serious walking Willits again

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sigh....

Rasner walks him again.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good grief...

...that’s twice he’s walked the #9 hitter.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rasner might want to collect some dirt from the mound

This might be the last time he pitches there.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Awful

just awful….It’s hard to watch.

by John Amato on Aug 3, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep,

it’s enough to make a grown man cry.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember a time when a 5 run deficit for the Yankees meant nothing

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

they need to score AT LEAST 2 of these runs

and I have a sinking feeling a double play is on the horizon

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

me too

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What a fucking moron

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that's disgusting

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nicely done, Abreu

Please let him walk at the end of the season. I don’t care if he hits .400 between now and October.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

everyone wants to be the goat today

Rasner stinks up the joint. A-Rod Ks twice. Abreu runs us out of a rally. Someone’s probably going to set fire to the clubhouse.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what are they saying about Abreu on YES?

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They're killing him in the nice way they have to as broadcasters.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

guess he's lucky the game's not on FOX

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i mean ESPN

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man,

that sure would have been nicer last inning with two on.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They should do something like put Damon back in CF and put someone in for Melky in the lineup b/c he's not doing anything

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kennedy update:

5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K—75 pitches, 51 strikes.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

both Kennedy & Geiss seem like better options than Ponson or Ranser right now

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

1st & 3rd, no one out

Instead of being excited, I’m scared.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice AB there

I was ready to flip out if he struck out again, so I’ll give him credit for working the walk.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon, Giambi...

...my kingdom for a hit.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Giambi has been horrific this season with RISP

Let’s hope he has an epiphany here.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, you suck

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hey Abreu

If Nady hits a fly ball, STAY AT SECOND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems my kingdom is safe. Nady, be a hero...get a damn hit.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They really need to get Giambi out of the #5 slot

He’s not protecting A-Rod at all and he has been just dreadful for a month.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

shit

If that had stayed in the park, that would’ve been 3 runs. I guess we’ll take what we can get.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Roger that...we'll take it.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

now would be a great time for Betemit to crank one

I’ll settle for a fly ball, even

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sigh...

Betemit. Just make contact. Hit a fly ball. I’m not looking for anything more.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A grounder is fine too

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, can't EVER complain about an RBI.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

raise your hand if you think Melky is going to come through here

I expect to see no hands raised.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You've got that right

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just going to close my eyes and hope for the best.

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

open your eyes

and witness a strikeout. on a pitch at his feet.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I cheated and looked. =[

by skwire on Aug 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shocking...

Melky looked bad on that swing. Again. More of the same.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm wondering how I, an avg. joe, can know that slider is coming down and in, while a MLB player (I'm talking to you Cabrera) doesn't

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's just Melky being Melky

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I must say....

I’m kind of shocked they are back in this game. That glass jaw theory has a lot of truth to it.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how many times does an intentional pass end up coming back to bite you...hope it doesn't here

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kennedy's final line:

7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K—96 pitches, 67 strikes

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Give it up for Giese

He’s not a starter, but he has really been great as the long man.

If and when Rasner gets booted from the rotation, he should go down to Scranton.

by anaconda on Aug 3, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rasner should be traded for a ball boy

by emille2 on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

If you had told me they were going to tie it up when it was 5-0, I would have had you fitted for a straight jacket. And now they actually have a chance to look at this game.

by long time listener on Aug 3, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs