Yankees 11, Tigers 0: We're saved, for now

by Ed Valentine on Apr 28, 2009 10:46 PM EDT in Game Recap

Nothing like a 10-run outburst to help the Yankees and their anxious fans exhale, and that's what the Bombers got in the seventh inning tonight en route to an 11-0 victory.

How about Phil Hughes. The numbers -- 6 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts -- were impressive. The way he went about his business, and his expanded repertoire, were even more impressive. A fastball consistently at 92-3 mph made you wonder how long he pitched with that broken rib last year. A terrific curveball, and a brand new, very effective cutter. This is a Hughes with more weapons than we have seen previously.

Other thoughts.

Two nice plays at third from Ramiro Pena. He has to be the third baseman until A-Rod returns -- regardless of what he hits.
A very impressive inning from Mark Melancon. I think Melancon and Phil Coke are going to get a lot of huge outs for the Yankees before it's all said and done.
Two more hits and two walks for Melky Cabrera. I still love Brett Gardner, but Melky has to play center field for time being -- at least until his bat cools off.

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great outing for Hughes

and how about that rally in the seventh?
we needed one of those
now Joba needs to keep it up tomorrow
Go Yankees!

by Brian5517209 on Apr 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

If we get a big start tomorrow from Joba

and Hughes stays on point, who goes to the pen?

"Here, if you have a milkshake, and I have a milkshake, and I have a straw. There it is, that's a straw, you see? You watching?. And my straw reaches acroooooooss the room, and starts to drink your milkshake... I... drink... your... milkshake!"-Daniel Plainview

by yankee come lately on Apr 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Joba

If Wang (provided a miracle) can get his act together and pitch like he used to or Ian Kennedy becomes a real gun, and Hughes stays solid, then Joba should go back to the bullpen…the 8th inning guy to be exact. Veras needs to go.

Pride, Power, Pinstripes...Go Yankees!

by acman319 on Apr 28, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions

What about Melancon & Bruney?

Melancon is proving his worth already & we know what Bruney can do (when he gets back). Between the two of them it seems that we have the bridge to Mo and can give Joba much more time to develop as a starter. Or do people think that Melancon is up too early & needs more time in the minors?

by potroast on Apr 29, 2009 7:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Not worrying about that

with injuries, ineffectiveness, etc., those things almost always take care of themselves. It will be weeks before we have to worry about that, anyway.

by Ed Valentine on Apr 29, 2009 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions

neither

Phil goes back to dominating AAA until he’s needed again.

by DocBrown82 on Apr 29, 2009 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm starting to think the whole Gardner thing is trade bait

Bring up Austin Jackson, and let him platoon with Melky for awhile.

by yankee come lately on Apr 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Damon

Damon is worthless right now, he obviously has a hurt shoulder and doesn’t want it to get check out which is just stupid because it will just hurt the team. Play Melky and Gardner every day with Matsui DH’ing and make Damon get the shoulder checked out. If its bad DL him and bring up Jackson…. time to get these young guys in there and bring some life to the team!

by pedro316 on Apr 28, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

I noticed

that every other AL East team (except the Blue Jays who haven’t played in the division yet) lost tonignt. This is a great opportunity for the Yanks to come back into things.

Pride, Power, Pinstripes...Go Yankees!

by acman319 on Apr 28, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions