Game 157: Six to go...
Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees, Sep 28, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
I'm just going to sit back, relax, and enjoy what I can from this game. Absolutely no pressure tonight. It's our fifth starter going, with homefield advantage already clinched. We'll probably see a lot of rookies and September call-ups: Pena, Cervelli, Shelley, Miranda, Guzman, etc. It'll be a chance for them to show that they belong on next year's roster.
The pitching matchup actually has some interesting characteristics. Luke Hochevar was the first overall draft pick in 2006. Chad Gaudin was the 1009th overall pick in 2001. Both are 26 years old. Gaudin has had a significantly better career. His ERA+ is 93. Hochevar's is 78. Gaudin is also having a better 2009. Just goes to show how inexact the projection of future baseball players is.
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ahhhh...
Still nice to see the RS get beat up by toronto. Keep it up Bowden.. Keep it up
by Yankz09 on Sep 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't it be funny
if Boston chokes and doesn’t make the playoffs?
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that still possible? Would they have to really pull a Mets?
because I just wet myself a little imagining it.
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just looked it up
Their magic number to clinch the WC is 2 with 7 games left to play.
We will be seeing them in October.
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Michael Kay actually say...
…that they have to wait it out as long as possible because this is KC’s only trip to the Bronx?
Who cares if they don’t make up one of these games, the Yanks have clinched everything they can clinch, and the Royals are the effing Royals.
by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to play every game
if they don’t, people will say it’s an “unfair advantage” because the Yanks get a day to rest everyone instead of playing, while other teams who have clinched still have to play.
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's pretty stupid
but it’s true. This is like last year against the Blow Sux on the last game of the year. Everything was done. Everything was clinched. Mussina got his 20 wins. Everyone got their milestones. The season was over. But they needed to play so the Sux didn’t get extra rest before the playoffs.
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
that that is what the windbags at RSN ESPN would say, but it’s a terrible argument. From this point onward, we can rest whoever we want whenever we want.
We do have an unfair advantage tho….we’re the Yankees and they’re the Royals
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Technically...
…but with everything wrapped up, the Yankees can rest everyone anyway.
Obviously if the weather cooperates the game should be played, but if it keeps raining all night there’s no reason to wait it out.
by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 28, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
any idea what our lineup is? Is it all backups? Or are we just letting Cervelli play every position?
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...that would be amazingly unfair
New York Cervellis 243
KC Royals -4
Cervelli would even kick the hell out of Ditka.
by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 28, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cervelli wouldn't give up runs
Yanks- any number to Cervelli’s liking
Royals- 0 (a number to ALL our liking)
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that was a negative 4
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all good
Cervelli wouldn’t be satisfied with a shutout.
Mortals get shutouts, Cervelli gets the other team to concede runs just to end the humiliation.
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a mini Ditka?
or would he be full grown?
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously full grown...
…Mini Ditka would get killed by Cervelli.
To level the playing field, it should be mini Cervelli vs. Ditka AND a Hurricane.
by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurricane Ditka
I still don’t think Cervelli would have any trouble with this guy….

Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can't just only play backups
or people would be rusty. I think they should all be given a lot of rest, but some should play as well. At the very least, the full lineup needs to play at least one more time in the last series before the playoffs.
Does anyone know if Girardi’s keeping up Torre’s old tradition of letting a player manage the last game?
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mostly.
looks like
Gardner
Cabrera
Damon
Posada
Cano
Hinskie
Miranda
GOD
Pena
by Yankz09 on Sep 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
then that means we have the strongest bench in major league history today!
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 In all honesty
we really might.
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we're within one in the ninth
with runners on, would Girardi bother to pinch hit A-Rod or Tex, or Jeter, or just leave it?
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeter, Swisher, Texeira, A-Rod, and Matsui
now THOSE are some bats for Girardi to play with on the bench (no homo) in a close game
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like mid-summer in Scranton...
…with Damon, Posada and Cano on rehab assignment.
by New York Sports Jerk on Sep 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cano has played in 156 of the Yankees 157 games now
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Ken Singleton says
he’s still a “baby”.
by nyyrocks29 on Sep 28, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's still a buttload of games
don’t we have anyone who can play 2B once a months?
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
month*
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone in the Bronx right now?
What’s the weather look like? Any possible start time?
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
8:55 First Pitch...
by Yankz09 on Sep 28, 2009 8:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i know its only the fourth
But 9-3 Toronto….
by Yankz09 on Sep 28, 2009 8:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I know it's really, really unlikely
But how cool would it be if the Sox missed the playoffs after not trying to win for like the past week.
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the best day ever!
"Don't let your fears of striking out keep you from playing the game."
by Lizza on Sep 28, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone still here?
Cuz you know the rain delay and everything.
"Don't let your fears of striking out keep you from playing the game."
by Lizza on Sep 28, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same way. It's been like two hours.
I’ve been playing heavy metal to keep me up.
"Don't let your fears of striking out keep you from playing the game."
by Lizza on Sep 28, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox getting killed by Jays, 11-3 in 5th!
Go Rangers!
by JustinS1 on Sep 28, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope we don't
have a 5 hour rain delay like that one time.
"Don't let your fears of striking out keep you from playing the game."
by Lizza on Sep 28, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really feel myself not caring about this game
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's EXACTLY what my husband said. That's why he's making me
watch the game in our bedroom, so he and his friends can watch the football game.
"Don't let your fears of striking out keep you from playing the game."
by Lizza on Sep 28, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me neither
"Hey, you F*?ked up! You trusted us!"
by GTWYankee on Sep 28, 2009 9:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
And it's on!
Can’t help it, Yankees play, I watch (or listen).
by pinstriper on Sep 28, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello? Testing 1-2-3.
Rain delay or apathy?
by pinstriper on Sep 28, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Robbie Cano!
Bases empty MVP does it again! ;-)
by pinstriper on Sep 28, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin cruising thru 5
Get this guy a playoff roster spot.
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
He’s done a great job since coming to NYY, and doesn’t seem intimidated at all. He’d be a great long reliever in ALDS.
by pinstriper on Sep 28, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great
failed hit and run followed by a homer. Could be 3-1 instead of 2-1. This could really cost us in the long run.
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No big deal in a meaningless game
Girardi just got aggressive to get a rally going. Still got the go-ahead run.
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty impressive that Pena kept his concentration
after the failed hit and run… that could have played with his head.
Never saw that “silent treatment” think in the dugout before! Watched on YES… it was hilarious!
by pinstriper on Sep 28, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha...
Dugout gave Pena the silent treatment for his first big league homer.
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know
This is actually a damn good game we’re watching here, from a pure baseball sense
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea I'm enjoying it
I’m actually looking forward to watching these next few games. The “B-Listers” are all vying for a playoff roster spot and potential contract re-up with the team next year.
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea it is, and more fun to watch when I don't have to stress over it lol
by Danielle I on Sep 28, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Marte is coming in soon! :p
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gaudin is dealing
he may be putting himself on the postseason roster
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone remind me why Cervelli doesn't start over Moline
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded and no out for Cano
triple play?
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right
Because I’m the only one who criticizes his general inability to hit with RISP
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK Cano redeemed himself for the entire season
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like some kind of movie
Phenom kid with one big struggle (RISP) just goes out and destroys it in the clutch. If only this was to clinch……
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
by ntrokel on Sep 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT?!
A GS for Mr. I can’t hit with RISP?! Lol
by Yankz09 on Sep 28, 2009 11:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Time to rest the B-listers and bring in the C-listers
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really think this lineup
With our starting pitching could be a .500 team.
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Furthermore
If Grienke had this lineup he’d have 20 wins
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow Cano RISP GS.....speechless
how bout some for the post season too?
by lololol on Sep 28, 2009 11:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so..
Chad gets his first win in Pinstripes?
by Yankz09 on Sep 28, 2009 11:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
hope so
he earned it many times over. it’s sick how many of his starts they’ve won.
by phonty on Sep 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has to be embarrassing to the Royals
Losing to the “B” team in a blowout.
by YankeesJets on Sep 28, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So the age old question
are the Yankees bench players still better than the Royals has been answered with a resounding “yes.”
Banish KC to AAA until they can come up with something respectable. My apologies to Zach Greinke, who by all accounts should get the Cy Young.
Facial LaFleur, total facial.
by Lord Duggan on Sep 28, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But The Yankees "A" Team Couldnt Put Away The Nats
Go Figure.
by YankeesJets on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea banish Kc to AAA but i wouldn;t mind pick up grienke =]
by lololol on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could U Hear All The Sox Fans Crying If That Happened?
U know they will when the Sox are outbid for Chapman.
by YankeesJets on Sep 28, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering Greinke's Social Anxiety disorder...
…it’s unlikely he’d thrive in a big market.
by PortlandYankee on Sep 29, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Contract KC and hold a player auction
A winning bidder will lose their first-round draft pick to them next year. Same for the Nats. And maybe the Pirates.
by Scooby Snacks on Sep 28, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A surprisingly fun game to watch
looks like our farm system is pretty strong
by GMan83201 on Sep 28, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Why is Pena the player of the game? Cano hit a grand-slam for crissake!
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
by ntrokel on Sep 28, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But Cano's was icing
Pena had 2 big hits when it mattered more. I would’ve voted for Gaudin.
by Peter Lacock on Sep 29, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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