Challenge Alex Rodriguez? The Yankees say 'thank you'
by Ed Valentine on Jun 1, 2010 7:52 AM EDT
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PrintLet's hope opposing managers never get the memo. Intentionally walking Mark Teixeira to pitch to Alex Rodriguez basically equals throwing up your hands and conceding to the New York Yankees.
Manny Acta of Cleveland tried that Sunday. He should have consulted with Minnesota skipper Ron Gardenhire first. A-Rod's ensuing grand slam was the big hit in the Yanks' 11-2 victory.
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In their two years as Yankees teammates, Teixeira has been intentionally walked in front of Rodriguez on nine occasions. The only time Rodriguez was credited with an out in his batting line was last June 12. And all that happened that time was the most memorable moment for both New York teams in the 2009 regular season: Luis Castillo dropped a Rodriguez popup, two runs scored and the Yanks walked off to beat the Mets.
In the other times, Rodriguez is 5-for-5 with two walks, a sacrifice fly and 18 RBIs. And . . . wait for it . . . Rodriguez has now hit a grand slam each of the last three times Teixeira received an intentional pass.
Andy Pettitte is 7-1 and tied Whitey Ford Monday with 236 career victories. But, he still is not thinking beyond this year.
By now everyone - even Pettitte - agrees he is pitching better than at any time in his career, but as he again cautions those who would suggest there are Hall of Fame plateaus not far from reach now, this is a 2010 thing.
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I wonder if they'll start walking A-Rod to get to Cano
"What's your plan?? Rob Fort Knox on elephant back? That's the dumbest thing I ever heard....."
One can only hope so. Cano is totally on fire. I have been watching his at plates and he really takes his time not like several years ago. And he has power to all fields. MVP we shall see.
Cano
has been completely patient when dealing with pitches this season. I look forward to seeing him continue to get better and better.
I like to believe my best HITS border on Felonious ASSAULT
-Jack Tatum
When Posada Comes back:
Do we keep Moeller, so that Jorge can DH? Or send Moeller down and keep Miranda around? Miranda is 27; if he’s ever going to stick, now’s the time to find out. On the other hand, the Yanks are a better team with both Cervelli and Posada in the lineup.
I’d send down Moeller, see if Miranda can hit.
Chad is
the prototypical journeyman, for sure.
His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
"I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.
Stay thirsty my friends."
Moeller will wind up back at SWB
He will be there just in case Jorge gets hurt again. I doubt we see Jesus up this year.
Especially the way montero is hitting in the minors
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by NYYWinsRings27 on Jun 1, 2010 10:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jorge's gonna catch.
A lot. Him missing time wasn’t great for the present, but its probably not a bad thing for the future, cuz at least Jorge’s not squatting all this time and tiring out his knees.
Pretty sure Cervelli and CC showed that even a dude as talented as Cisco behind the plate, pitchers can still get fed up with him and be thrown off their game.
Posada most likely is at C for the playoffs. Hopefully Miranda/Thames can be a nice LH/RH platoon. I’d love to see Nick Johnson round out the order…he still could and be a nice shot in the arm late in the season. But I doubt we’ll even see him again.
"What's your plan?? Rob Fort Knox on elephant back? That's the dumbest thing I ever heard....."
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 1, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Miranda
Is still figuring out what he’s doing at this level. There is enough pop there that I think the Yanks will keep giving him opportunities.
by Ed Valentine on Jun 1, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
He's only had 19 PA with runners in scoring position in his entire career
It’s pretty early to conclude that he falters (see correct spelling) in big spots.
Miranda to "teh pen" in the minors.
That;s about as bad as it gets, I think. Especially if you’re not a pitcher. Unlike Mr. Bradshaw, I don’t see Posada catching that much. I see him him catching some, and DHing some. On the other hand, if 3 catchers is too many, and that seems to be the way Girardi sees it, then Moeller gets to go to the pen in Scranton, and Miranda stays to DH when Posada catches.
by designatedquitter on Jun 1, 2010 11:15 AM EDT reply actions
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