Melky might have 'full hamstring tear'

Not good. He was having a solid postseason. Looks like it'll be GGBG tonight, and possibly for the rest of the Series.
Update: Ramiro Pena will replace Melky on the World Series roster.

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sucks for Melky

he was playing pretty well
I’m confident that Gardner will play solid…

wonder who the roster replacement will be if they go that route..my guess is guzman

by holycowboy on Nov 2, 2009 3:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

prediction: GGBG is the player of the game

At least 2-3 with a SB and a run, plus he tracks down everything hit to center. (Disclosure: my predictions are almost never right.)

by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

then you should predict

Lee pitches a CG SHO and AJ gets bombed.

by Travis G on Nov 2, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

done

I’m also predicting that I DON’T win the lottery and that I DON’T hook up with any two of the women whose photos are regularly posted during game threads. I’ll let you know how it goes.

by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That blows

Melky was doing alright at the plate and in the field. Never good when you lose a starter.

Hopefully GGBG can get on base and we can be aggressive with him on the basepaths.

by PortlandYankee on Nov 2, 2009 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

damn...

well, looks like GGBG will have to play.

Maybe him and Swisher will be on the same page with those Right center fly balls?

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Can’t be worse than Bubba and Shef.

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

by jscape2000 on Nov 2, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Great opportunity ...

Baseball history is littered with players who were tapped to fill in and produced mightily. I’d like to think that’s going to happen tonight.

"Baseball is the background music of my life." -George Will

by Ronster22 on Nov 2, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

2 for 6 PA, so we get a slight defensive upgrade and maybe flat in the offense department? Melky was only batting .154 in the WS though he did well against the Angels (.391) . I like Melky’s experience though.

by coops2001 on Nov 2, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It worries me that Gardner has had so few PAs, and that he’s facing a lefty. Normally I’d say this was a push, but Garder’s lack of playing time might be a downgrade. On the other hand, the unexpected (like two stolen bases by the same guy on one pitch) often happens during the WS, so who knows.

by long time listener on Nov 2, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

GGBG can bunt for a hit or wait on one and slap it through the left side. Also, Lee is less likely to show Gardner the change up.

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

by jscape2000 on Nov 2, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

this could be to the Yanks advantage.

If Lee is really on his game…

say in the late innings you bunt with Gardy and he beats one out, then you got hopefully Matsui and Posada to PH and bring him in.

Hypothetical and also something I could also see Melky doing…but GGBG can get on with that bunt better than anyone on the team.

DO WHAT JERRY HAIRSTON DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 2, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

With the potential that Lee can bring to the mound tonight, anything that can be tweaked to give the Yanks an advantage should be considered… you can bet Girardi is mulling over multiple strategies….

"The essence of the Yankees is that they win. From in front or from behind, they win. And that's why the history of the New York Yankees is virtually the history of baseball." - Dave Anderson, The New York Times

by NYSteel4 on Nov 2, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs