The march to no. 27 begins...

by Travis G on Apr 6, 2009 2:00 PM EDT in Game Threads

New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles, Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM EDT

The 2009 season opens in Baltimore, as CC Sabathia and the Yankees take on Jeremy Guthrie and the Orioles.

Sabathia has dominated Baltimore throughout his career. In nine games, he's 5-0 with a 2.38 ERA. The Orioles as a team only have a .550 OPS against the big man (though he hasn't faced them since May 6th of 2007).

Melvin Mora has a .453 OPS against him. Brian Robertis is even worse (at .274). Aubrey Huff has had a modicum of success (.640), but surprisingly, Ty Wigginton has owned him (.891).

Nick Markakis, Adam Jones, Luke Scott and Gregg Zaun haven't had enough PAs to make any conclusions.

Jeremy Guthrie has not fared too well against the Yankees (though not poorly either). In seven career games, he's 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA and a .769 OPS-A. Those include three games last season when he pitched to a 4.05 ERA.

Johnny Damon (.924 OPS-A), Hideki Matsui (.904), Melky Cabrera (1.250) and Nick Swisher (1.167 - should they be starting?) have all had a go at Guthrie. Jeter (.540) is the only hitter in the starting lineup who has struggled.

LET'S GO YANKEES!!

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Can NOT wait...

…but will have to.. I am at work til 5, so I’ve got the game on DVR and will be watching as soon as I get home.. that just means my last hour of work I am going to have to steer clear of the internet!.. GO YANKS!

by NumberSeven on Apr 6, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

Yes! Skies are clear in Camden Yards

My score prediction: 5-2 over the O’s….CC: 6 2/3 IP, 8K’s

by BigSlim on Apr 6, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

Well the O's already got

3 so that’s out I guess.

The O’s got a nice offense. Lot a speed and guys like Markakis and Aubrey Huff can rake. Adam Jones may have a break out year too. This guy Guthrie is their best pitcher by far and when he’s on he’s real tough.

Its game 1 so its not the end of the world, but CC looks a little wild. Tho Posada is back to his old tricks (not catching tailing high and outside fastballs.

Jetes is starting on fire tho.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

This is the game thread?

CC cannot find the fastball.

If I's known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself. Casey

by Cbeck3 on Apr 6, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

He looks frustrated with Jorge.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

It's not Jorge

His location is poor

If I's known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself. Casey

by Cbeck3 on Apr 6, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I know

Its not completely Jorge, tho when the game started they didn’t really look on the same page and still kinda don’t. But yea, CC has no control right now over the FB.

I was really stating that point with Jorge’s old tricks, he has about one of those a game.

The fans are letting Tex have it.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

If this is the beginning of the march

I think we just tripped over a rock.

Getting out of hand right now,

No where close to over of course. The Orioles Pen isn’t exactly a bunch of HOFers (or if your a Red Sox fan, they aren’t as good as the Red Suocks)

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

brutal

6 ER, 0 Ks. couldn’t have possibly gone worse for a first start.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

nice throw by Brett

Damon’s would’ve gotten to the mound and died.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions

Cody Ransom missed two plays

I’m fairly certainly Arod would’ve gotten to those grounders and CC only gives up 3 ER.

by BigSlim on Apr 6, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

Got a break there

Don’t think Posada even touched him.

by Rusty23 on Apr 6, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

throw beat him by five feet

looked legit to me.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Throw beat him but

you still have to tag the guy. Not sure if you have a DVR but watch the replay.

by Rusty23 on Apr 6, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

i don't

i suck tech-wise. did Mora look like he touched the plate before Jorge tagged him, or did he not get tagged at all?

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Phantom tag

Looked like Jorge’s glove was a good 4 inches from Mora’s body. Oh well, I’ll take it!

by Rusty23 on Apr 6, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

gotcha.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Nady!!!!!

Jorgie his the ball 450+ and Nady knocks in Robby with a 2B.

by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

Some ugly baseball by the Yanks today

"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 6, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

Sigh, C.C. not off too a good start

It's true what they say...Even the NFL's Big Wigs hate the Steelers. On the plus side, I can now tell my future grand kids about Hines Ward and how the NFL made rules because of him. Roger Goodell, you make me sick.

by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Apr 6, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions