The march to no. 27 begins...
by Travis G on Apr 6, 2009 2:00 PM EDT
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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Got a break there
Don’t think Posada even touched him.
by Rusty23 on Apr 6, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
throw beat him by five feet
looked legit to me.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 HighSchoolSteeler on Apr 6, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brett Gardner
On the other hand…
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 HighSchoolSteeler on Apr 6, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hideki could be a great DH
It’s a very different ball game now.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 6, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The guy can hit.
Really missed that guy in the line-up last year. I always have confidence when he’s at the plate no matter what the situation is. Not to heap on A-rod but it’s the kind of confidence I wish I would have when he is up.
by Rusty23 on Apr 6, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No graphics from 'conda??
Happy New Season everyone!
by bronxbound on Apr 6, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anaconda retired.
Happy Opening Day.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
by jscape2000 on Apr 6, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this kid Coke.
Sabathia got smoked huh. He looked bad?
by bronxbound on Apr 6, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Swisher looks fat
Looks like its coming down to the top of the 9th…..Or Not
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as Im typing that
Frickin Caesar Izturis hits a 2 r HR after Zaun’s double
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
um that sure looks like interference to me
Maier-related karma perhaps?
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever the case may be, they were not going to overturn that call. Haha
by bronxbound on Apr 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
should've at least reviewed it
that’s what it’s for. maybe it doesn’t get overturned but i can’t understand why they wouldn’t at least take a second look. it was close enough to warrant it.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the rule is put in for foul and fair balls only. Correct me if I’m wrong.
by bronxbound on Apr 6, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wasn't sure about it
but Jon Miller and Joe Morgan were debating back and forth whether the umps should’ve reviewed it.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bruney looks good
maybe he’ll throw one of these pitches all the way to D.C.
by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Apr 6, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases clearing Double....
No Mora got scared
I thought the pen was gonna hold this god dammit!!!. Marte Bruney and Coke sucked balls as much as CC.
Well be have 161 to forget this……
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's time to shoot Old Yeller.
At least we know either Boston or Tampa will start out with a loss as well.
"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 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!
Frickin Jeter just bombed a throw, but that was a pick and a half!!!!
I never saw Mattingly at his best, but I bet that’s what it looked like. What a pick!!
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 6, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
:(
at least the O’s don’t have any more decent SP and we got Wang and Burnett going
by Brian5517209 on Apr 6, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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