Yankees at Mets: Recap

by jscape2000 on Jun 27, 2009 10:38 PM EDT in Game Recap

Bruney looked brilliant. He's going to be a crucial piece to the division crown.

Jorge juiced one.

Pena made a pretty play.

And AJ Burnett looked like a $16 million dollar man.

It's really all about the pitching: the Yankees have allowed only one run to the Mets so far, and a 3.72 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP in June.

Let's break that down a little.

In April, the staff averaged 3.9 BB/9. In May, 4.0. In June, 3.3.

Meanwhile, the K/9s have jumped 7.1, 7.5, to 8.5. To look even deeper, it's the relievers who have suddenly become dominant.

Coke has been untouchable in June: 11.2 innings, only 8 baserunners against 12Ks.

Robertson has looked good since his return, too. Did you realize he has 16 Ks in 9 June innings?

Aceves has of course been nasty- 15 baserunners in about 14 June innings. I would argue that it is his role that is making the real difference. The starters have averaged around 5.2 each month, but with Aceves locking down those crucial middle innings the other relievers have avoided overexposure and overwork.

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But...

how could AJ be so brilliant with that bum Posada behind the plate?? 7 IP. 10K. 1 H. Shocking!! AJ overcame Jorgie’s poor catching skills to be utterly dominant. Or perhaps the pitcher DOES have something to do with how well he pitches. Just maybe.

Or was Jorgie’s CFB (catchers fastball), or the tried and true stat- CBrB (catcher’s breaking ball) just too much for the Mets tonight?

Either way, let’s hope against hope that CC and AJ’s performances rub off on CMW tomorrow night- a sweep would be oh so nice.

by NumberSeven on Jun 27, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

Uh Oh

Here we come, our rotation is starting to get into place. Tomorrow is the biggest game of the season. If wang has the same start that sabathia and burnett just had, that would be absolutely huge and we would be even better suited to win the division against the dreaded red sox.

by jv52yankees on Jun 27, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

Aceves

He’s filling the Ramiro Mendoza role pretty well. Or perhaps it’s the Aaron Small role.

by long time listener on Jun 27, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions

he has been huge

by jv52yankees on Jun 27, 2009 11:23 PM EDT reply actions

Everything's starting to come together

I think the youngsters are filling in their spots nicely and the pitching is starting to pitch to their capabilities. Gardner and Melky are pushing each other nicely. I dont want to see Cody Ransom anywhere near the field though.

by YankeesJets on Jun 28, 2009 3:53 AM EDT reply actions

What's with the flu bug going around?

Its probably a touch of the swine flu too. Tex and Hughes also might have it. I guess as long as it doesn’t hit Cervelli the Yanks can keep on winning tho.

But anyone realize that the flu just doesn’t go around in the summer? This is gonna be a bad flu season

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions

the relievers haven't "become dominant"

it’s that Veras, Albaladejo, and Edwar are gone.

by DocBrown82 on Jun 28, 2009 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

Wild Card

“Bruney looked brilliant. He’s going to be a crucial piece to the division crown.” Why are you so concerned about the division? They can make the playoffs with out it you know.

by fob22 on Jun 28, 2009 12:16 PM EDT reply actions

but winning the division would be more fun!

by Brian5517209 on Jun 28, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions

They can

but if the Sux get the division and/or best overall record, that means they get homefield, which is not good for the Yanks.

by FreeBradshaw on Jun 28, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

a beat-up Mets team is

just what the doctor ordered. with the struggles of the past couple of seasons (‘07, ’08, some rough patches in ’09) , it’s always nice to look to the other team in the city and say “well, it could be worse.”

with the Sox staying hot and Tampa finally figuring things out, this is an important upcoming stretch. Seattle, Toronto, and Minnesota are all solid, but unspectacular. it would be nice to finish the first-half strong before the Break.

by SBakerTheTouchdownMaker on Jun 28, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions

Yankees are okay

Sunday’s game Bruney could not find the strike zone. Wang was okay he does not give me the jitters when he is out there. Coke and Hughes were perfect. The hitting has to capitalize on the chances too many chances wasted.

by bcw420 on Jun 29, 2009 10:58 AM EDT reply actions