Finally!
by Travis G on Jun 24, 2009 10:46 PM EDT
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PrintIt was looking like another sad game, especially after Jeff Francoeur's homer, but the offense exploded (relatively speaking) in the sixth after Atlanta pitchers had set down the first 15 Yankees in order.
Joba should get credit for a win on multiple fronts: Not only did he pitch well (6.1 ip, 2 er, 0 bb), but he was also responsible for (literally) knocking Kenshin Kawakami from the game. I don't like to win a game that way, but at this point, any win is a step forward.
The offensive 'explosion' began after Joe Girardi got tossed for arguing Brett Gardner's pickoff (he was safe, btw). Maybe it fired the team up, maybe it didn't, but Frankie Cervelli followed with a game-tying homer (the first of his career), followed soon after by a big two-out, two-run single from the starting-to-hit A-Rod (I say that because his last few ABs, going back to last night, have seen quality swings from him).
Nick Swisher hit an opposite field solo shot the next inning. I know some fans want to see Xavier Nady playing RF when he returns, but he shouldn't. Swisher has the third best OPS+ on the team and is a far better defender than Nady. Sure, Nady should get playing time when Swish is slumping or tired, but the Mohawk-ed Man should still get the majority of PT.
How good did Rivera look going 1.1 innings? He struck out all four batters. It seems that more rest does him well.
Going back to Gardner's pickoff - it was a BS call; I trust a great baserunner like him to know exactly how far he can take a lead. He was at the very edge of his lead, knowing he could just barely make it back; unfortunately the umpire blew the call, and that 'pickoff' will be forever on his resume.
If we win one tomorrow, it's called a "winning streak."
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win-ning str-eak… win-ning str-eak…
It’s like learning to walk. One step at a time.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
it'd alos be nice to slam...
the old foe Derek Lowe. He’s probably a very good guy, but I’ve never liked him.
It's Time ...
To put the Joba to the pen thing to sleep too. Cervelli and Garner need to stay in the lineup somehow. Once interleague is over, Posada needs to DH more.
Swisher
Gardner
Cabrera
Matsui
Nady
Damon
6 outfielders. Not going to work
Hopefully when Nady comes back his back will aswell or he will be riding the bench.
I like the way Cervelli calls the game and gets the guys pumped up and enthused. I would like to see Cervelli catching 2 out of every 5 pitchers and Posada getting those 2 games as the DH. I would also like to see Damon get one game as the DH. Ramiro Pena has been playing good and A-rod clearly needs some time off in the field until he recovers, so A-Rod should DH one game every 5. That leaves only 1 game per 5 for Matsui, which is clearly not going to work. Matsui is on the decline and really is not needed for this team. With Nady coming back I really think we need to make some changes. Any opinions?
I think at the very least
Cervelli needs to catch for AJ and Joba. Jorge does fine with CC, Andy and, well I still wish Posada did not call that third slider for Wang.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jun 25, 2009 2:16 AM EDT reply actions
very true
I think that Posada has done well with Wang before (and its really not hard to call a sinker) that Posada could catch him fine.
I think Posada should stay very far away from behind the plate when Joba pitches. Its not a gigantic sample size of proof, but when you watch the game you can tell. Cervelli’s out of his mind behind the plate, and that helps Joba go a bit insane too. Insane logic works for these 2.
Burnett likes it too, so there you go. I guess its like Mussina last year. It will just give Posada defined days off.
Maybe you give him and off day for Wang too every now and then? I mean its not hard to say Cervelli might call that slider again (it was quite nasty).
The main problem with Cervelli is his bat. He shows that sort of patience and of course that pop in his bat(that was NOT a cheap HR nor was in a good pitch to hit either), then I have no problem with him catching a lot more. But I wouldn’t go all in with him just yet.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 25, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
where are all those people who were writing the “Fire Girardi, Trade Cano” fan posts?
Oh right, they only come out when the team loses.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
Fire Girardi smartass casanovawong,hey how long until your country men shoot missles at us?The minute he was tossed they exhaled and scored because they knew he would not be there to throw the game.Go back to korea
by cashman bashman on Jun 25, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions
Wow
racist much?
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Jun 25, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Fire Giradi
There CasanovaWong. I said it. Giradi is not the manager for this team. Can he learn to be. Maybe, but not now. I agree that Cervelli and Gardner need to play. Nady is a free agent ater this year, I believe. He will be good trade bait if he gets healthy. As for Swish. I like him and I like his attitude.
ONE GAME AT A TIME!! But remember – the object is to win – now.
I agree
fire Giradi. Is he you’re boss at that fine McDonalds you work at?
Joe GIRARDI may not be the best manager in the world, but its really not like Joe Torre was before he came to the Yankees.
You illegitimate children of Steinbrenner will have to wait until the end of the season to decide on Joe’s fate. Thank god Hank and Hal have some common sense when it come to this.
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 25, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
cassonova=lover,wong=another name for penis
by cashman bashman on Jun 25, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions
I'm pretty sure
the word you’re looking for is Wang not Wong. Good try though.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Jun 25, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
You sir
Are an anal paper cut.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jun 25, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Me?
Not the guy telling me to “go back to Korea”
That’s reasonable.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Jun 25, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
No not you
Check the threat nesting my friend.
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jun 25, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
word.
it confuses me sometimes, thanks.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
by CasanovaWong on Jun 25, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
My friend,
we are in total agreement this time.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
You're alright jscape
You picked them Yankees to finish first ;)
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jun 25, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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