Ready for the Rays
by jscape2000 on Jul 30, 2010 9:28 AM EDT
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RHP Phil Hughes vs. RHP Wade Davis (just what the Rays need, another promising young pitcher)
RHP Javier Vazquez vs. RHP Matt Garza (fresh off his no hitter)
LHP CC Sabathia vs. RHP James Shields (his sudden surge in K/9 has hidden the rise in his H/9 and his HR/9, for now)
The Rays are on a hot streak right now, having won 8 of their 10 games since dropping 2 of 3 to the Yankees.
Of course, the Yanks aren't doing too poorly themselves, having gone 9-4 since the All Star Break.
The Rays are hoping some major reinforcement arrives this weekend, while the Yankees are looking to tweak the bench/pen.
August is nearly here, and the pennant race starts in earnest tonight.
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Big series
both team’s playing well, the Yanks offer pretty much their 3 best pitchers at this point, the Rays their 3 hottest pitchers, Garza probably in line for a stinker after the no-no, tho the Yanks seem to find a way to buck a trend with that.
Thank you to Dustin Moseley. That game really could’ve killed the pen going into this series, but he pitched great and ate innings (and of course got the Dub). That’s the type of outing that makes you wonder why the hell you would go and make a big splash for a starter, when someone like Moseley can go and get you 6 strong against the friggin Indians.
I woundn’t expect that out of him all the time, but that’s the type of start you can build off of. Maybe that’s the dude that can fill in for Hughes when he needs to be skipped?
Go New York Go!
+1
To the Moseley comment. Wouldn’t you know, the Yankees break down and let a youngin get a shot and he did well. Hopefully we’ll skip on the free agent pitchers, save some money for an outfielder with some pop, and continue to let some of the guys from within get their chances.
Wouldn't even worry about the OF either...
unless its an DH/OF type you’re talking about. The Yanks OF is fine the way it is. If Grandy keeps playing like himself, its a lot better then last year.
I wouldn’t mind going after a pitcher if Andy’s gone too.
Go New York Go!
by FreeBradshaw on Jul 30, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
Don’t see what kind of out fielder is going to help us. The out field we have now is playing great in the field and the corner guys are both having career years. Grandy is even starting to come alive.
Since the face been revealed the game got real
18-6 in July
is not a record worthy of adding another starter. They should get the pen and bench stronger. I would be surprised if they don’t do this.
Did you see Thames at third last night? Definitely one of those WOW!….oh shit moments. I think he’s made an error in every way possible at this point? dropping balls in right, throwing into the press box, and injuring himself stepping on his own bat. Classic.
If you're a real Yankee fan, please do the rest of us a favor and splurge the extra cash on a replica jersey without a last name on the back. Frankly, it's embarassing.
by total hermination on Jul 30, 2010 9:54 AM EDT reply actions
I lol'd
if he made the throw I’d be jumpin
by SportsFanatic88 on Jul 30, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Wade Davis usually gives us problems, too..
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
+1
Don’t need to face him now when we will likely face him twice toward the end of the season
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I see it happening
But who knows at this point lol
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
So long as Arod keeps hitting and driving in runs, I’m not going to mention it again until it happens. That’s why I left it out of last night’s recap. It’ll come, so long as he’s not pressing and slumping, I don’t care when.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
+1
he’s driving in a ton of runs this year and i could care less if he hits #600 now or in september. as long he keeps driving those runs in he’s valuable.
by BronxBeliever on Jul 30, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Watch something silly happen
like a fly hitting one of those speakers or catwalks and a bunch of controversy over it was a HR or not.
I won't be an ass and say YANKS NEED TO SWEEP
But I think the Yankees can’t really afford to lose this series to the Rays. If we get swept, we’ll be in 2nd place. With CC pitching one of the games, I doubt that will happen.
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
White Sox on verge of acquiring Edwin Jackson
How formidable ! I’m scared of them now…
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
We will likely face them in the ALDS
if the season ended today with TB facing Texas.
by SportsFanatic88 on Jul 30, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes...and we want to do everything possible to avoid a short series against Cliff Lee
I still think Minny will pull it together and Chicago will come back to earth a little.
by PortlandYankee on Jul 30, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
cliff lee and texas’ lineup in a short series are a dangerous combination (even thoush i think kinsler went on the dl yesterday). they do have a rookie closer though, and if we can handle someone like nathan in last yrs ALDS we could hopefully handle a rookie in that situation
by BronxBeliever on Jul 30, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I've thought all along Minnesota takes the AL central
I’ll stick to that pick… Chicago will falter unless they acquire Dunn
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 1:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’ve picked against the Twins several seasons now and I will not make that mistake again.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
+1
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh dear
I’m scared too!!! What if he comes in and throws a 180 pitch no hitter against the Yanks in the postseason?
I am frightened!
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
Having just been swept by the Rays
I will laugh if Detroit turns around and sweeps Boston
"I am a man of great mental power." ~Alfonso Soriano
No need to sweep, Yanks, 2 out of 3 will be just fine
Then again, if they decide to sweep, who am I to complain?
That said, getting swept will be a HUGE blow to winning the division. I doubt that happens, the Yanks taking 2/3 is what I think’ll hapen.
I'm fine with 1 out of 3.
Just win one game. That guarantees leaving this series still in 1st place. If the Yanks win more than one, great!
by ultimate913 on Jul 30, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Win Series
2 out of 3 is the goal. A sweep is gravy.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
gravy is nice
I prefer icing though. Icing on the cake.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
For my fiance’s birthday Tuesday I got a white cake with custard filling and ganache icing. Delicious.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
This is the first time I have heard you use the word ‘fiance’ which makes me think it’s a somewhat recent development, but even if it isn’t, congratulations man!
Questions or thoughts? Email me at duggan2423(at)gmail(dot)com
It’s been a couple months, now. Thanks.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Congrats jscape!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Jul 30, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Two out of three
whatever you do, do NOT get swept. I’m not worried though.
Hope A-Rod stays hot through all this. Even though he’s not homering, he’s still managing to drive in runs. He may not even get to 30 HR this year (although I expect he still will) and he’s still going to drive in over 120 runs. Thats fine by me. Keep producing and coming through in the clutch. 600 will come. Eventually.
Hughes should be dominant cuz he’s on the road again. Vasquez has been brilliant since his bad April. And CC is his normal, fat, cheeseburger loving self. I like the matchups. Now take the series.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
No David P
Not that the Rays needed him. But the Yanks will not face their ace this time around. Which is great. Looking forward to this series….. 2 gms up. August and the best two teams in MLB are battling this week. A great way to start the dog days of August. LET’ GO YANKEES!!!
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