Yankees 6, Tigers 2: It Gets Late Early
by jscape2000 on Aug 17, 2010 10:21 PM EDT
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I've been thinking a lot about the Yankees' recent struggles at the plate.
Take out Arod's .330/.408/.534 May, and he's hitting about .245/.300/.480. Jeter is having a career worst year in every category. Granderson has been a disappointment (still one of the better CF in the game, but a disappointment). Only GGBG and Swisher have truly had impressive seasons.
But tonight was the kind of night that makes you forget those details.
Every starter except Tex recorded a hit, and 5 guys reached base multiple times.
Sabathia gave up a run in the first and a run in the seventh, both on solo home runs. In between, he allowed 3 baserunners and struck out nine. CC's final line (7IP, 5H, 3BB, 2ER) is just another ho-hum, "I'm the ace of this staff and one of the best pitchers in the game" from the Cy Young contender (if anyone other than Cliff Lee gets a first place vote for the AL Cy Young, the entire voting system should be scrapped).
Robertson and Rivera closed it out.
Swisher delivered 2 RBI on a first inning, bases loaded single, and The Journeyman smashed a solo homer in the second. In the 6th, GGBG turned a dying quail into a double, then scored on Jeter's single. In the seventh, Cano led off with a homer, and later in the inning when Ramiro Pena came to bat with the bases loaded (HBP, 1B, BB), Pena delivered a sac fly.
The Yankees put a man on base in every inning until the 8th when they finally went down in order. I know a lot of people have complained about the losses the last couple days, that those were games the Yankees 'should' have won. But the Bombers were never in the last couple games. Tonight's game was filled with opportunities to score, and with their ace on the mound, the Yanks delivered.
Play of the Game: Swisher's single in the first.
Comment of the Game: Pastor2b's contract suggestion for CC Sabathia.
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You have been very hard on Granderson lately
he deserves a break….lol
Since the face been revealed the game got real
The Grandy stuff will never die
This horse has been beat to death, wouldnt you guys agree?
by YankeesJets on Aug 17, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Let the horse bleed to death now,
He’s batting .248, only .4 points lower than Tex.
He’s putting together a decent season after a horrible start.
A supporter of the MFY.
Lets be fair to Tex, his average isnt good ..
But considering he didnt hit untl July, .254 is very impressive, bet he finishes at .275 or .280, and he will give the Yanks 30+ HRs and a 100+RBIS, so comparing Grandy to him is like comparing apples, err, Grapes to Coconuts.
by YankeesJets on Aug 17, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
To be honest, that wasn't what I was compraring
Tex has had a great season except for BA. Showing that BA really doesn’t show the whole story. Same with Grandy.
A supporter of the MFY.
I knew you were, people who've been here know that I'm probably too easy on Grandy
A supporter of the MFY.
I can't stand people getting on Grandy anymore haha
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn key board....lol
Its all Captin Micks fault…I was drinking tea when he posted a pic of Mose from the Office, I spit tea all over the key board. It has been messed up ever since.
Since the face been revealed the game got real
What did you say, I was in and out I don't remember it?
congrats
Since the face been revealed the game got real
you could have just clicked on where it said Comment of the Game
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Oh I clicked on CC and it took me to his profile page
okay thanks for the tip
Since the face been revealed the game got real
I'm just satisfied to have gotten one on the season lol
I don’t go to game threads often but I’m proud!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i have never gotten one and im at almost every game thread. :(
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That's so sad :(
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess you’re just not memorable enough…
Did you know Joe Morgan thinks Cano will win a batting title one day?
OH BOY!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I had one revoked, and another one robbed lol
A mod rec’d it and they chose a picture,
A supporter of the MFY.
LOL
I remember that
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Robbie Cano is a TT on Twitter. Niiiice
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Texas got one in the 8th
11th-hour miracle anyone?
Don't hold your breath, chief
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
what?
I just passed out from lack of oxygen!
+10
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't get to watch the game
How’d it go? I saw Grandy had a solo shot and Verlander had 114 pitches through 5 innings and 2 RBI for Swish
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
How'd they score the last 3? How long CC go?
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
7 for CC.
2 run single by Swish
Granderson solo shot
1 run single by Jeter
Cano solo shot
A supporter of the MFY.
Nice thanks
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Gardner scored on a Jeter hit
Robbie had a solo HR and Pena had a sac fly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Aug 17, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Another two scoreless innings for the bullpen!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
That just about sums it up
Verlander was all over the place, the strike zone was all over the place, and the Yankee bats woke up (when they got something hittable, that is)
47.1 innings pitched for the bullpen since July 30th
ERA = 0.95
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
CAYanks! Haven't seen you around here much lately
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Bonderman tomorrow
I wonder what kind of pitcher we will see
Since the face been revealed the game got real
Hopefully the first inning whackjob !
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
by Chris McKeown on Aug 17, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright folks I'm out
Enjoy the rest of your night… another big game tomorrow!
"Winning is the most important thing in my life, after breathing. Breathing first, winning next." -George Michael Steinbrenner III
man Tex had a rough night, I was just looking at the box score
Imaybe I am not remembering something, but hasn’t he looked a little off since his kid was born?
Since the face been revealed the game got real
lol
seriously is it just me or has anyone else noticed? He is still great at 1st but at the plate I mean
Since the face been revealed the game got real
I really doubt the two are related.
He was on a tear, those don’t last indefinitely.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Aug 17, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Well it appears that’s it for Mr. Ellsbury’s season.
Did you know Joe Morgan thinks Cano will win a batting title one day?
Hah, it's not like he was out there killing it or anything.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Aug 17, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Him being in the lineup and not hitting ever probably helped more.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Aug 17, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
it depends who takes his spot in the lineup
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Dont f**k around or designate for assignment.
either one could work
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Good choice.
they do need to annihilate all the other team in our division.
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
the way the bullpen has been lately, and the non-production of the lineup....
Instead of ‘to teh penz’ it has to be ‘to teh lineup’
"Son, Nobody is half as good as Mickey Mantle"
they scored tonight so I think they are back on track
Since the face been revealed the game got real
Not that the pitch was a bad pitch.
Caberra just golfed one to RF like a Vladdy shot.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Aug 18, 2010 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
thats not the same as regular cheese
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Just because they're allergic doesn't mean they would like the taste
I’m sure it’s not worth it for them, but still
by bluecheese999 on Aug 17, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
My FACS teacher was lactose intolerant and
and he always told us about it, but then he always ate cottage cheese for some reason.
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Well, cottage cheese is naturally low in lactose
(thanks to google for making me sound smart)
by bluecheese999 on Aug 17, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
what about the yogurt he ate when we were in New Hampshire?
although he did give us warning.
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
According to http://www.healthcastle.com/herb_lact.shtml
“Yogurt may be safe. Some studies have shown that the active live bacterial cultures (also known as probiotics) found in yogurt help lactose digestion. However, frozen yogurt does not seem to have the same effect for many people, and may still cause stomach upset.”
by bluecheese999 on Aug 17, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Safe or not,
i was staying away from him the rest of the car ride.
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
5 hour bus ride.
but thats the beauty of having a giant bus for twelve people. I got as far away from him as possible
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
yeah I don’t blame you..good thing you were not in a small car it could of got musty
Since the face been revealed the game got real
LOL yeah
we got this giant bus but there were only twelve people riding it. and the worst part was, we were going to a green summit. LOL
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
could he of meant impressive like Brett and Swish are preforming better then everyone thought
and with Cano you almost expect this type of season from him….
not sure I am just guessing
Since the face been revealed the game got real
i didnt expect this kind of season from Cano
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Well I thought he would be among the leaders in most catogories
IMO he is one of the best hitters (leave playing the field out of this)
Since the face been revealed the game got real
I am impressed by Cano’s season and it’s clearly a career best.
I simply forgot to mention him while writing.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
Damn
I love the ending of Song For A Friend by Jason Mraz. Its all quiet. Just simple piano and then all of a sudden BAM! They burst out into song.
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
Sooo bored...someone entertain me.
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
"Did you see a white light?"
“I saw a blue Prius!”
"Im just kidding I would not kill the jews. I would toss a penny between them and watch them fight to the death!"
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
The winner had to fight Michael Jackson
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
So how do you recruit suicide bombers?
Suicide Hotline
Check him out
if you like Jeff you would prob like him also
Since the face been revealed the game got real
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4f9zR5yzY
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
GOD DAMNN IT!!!......oh, i mean 'ALLAH, DAMN IT!!'
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
"You did all that for 70 virgins?"
“I would kill you for a Klondike bar!”
I love you, but mostly I love the children we're about to have...
I just want
to know when Jeff Dunham met my father-in-law to get the inspiration for Walter. We actually took my then 84 yo father-in-law to see Dunham at the Long Island Collesium
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Aug 18, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
they are trying to voids K rods contract
this could be intresting
Since the face been revealed the game got real
I think the players union will open a can of woop ass on the Mets
I wouldn’t go higher then 85 cents
Since the face been revealed the game got real
how bout incentives laden
1 mil for not punching anyone
2 for not kicking
3 for a ERA with NYY under 3
A supporter of the MFY.
Sounds good....also
give him more if he shaves his stupid looking beard
Since the face been revealed the game got real
and he losed a grand for every fist pump
no offense, but that’s Joba’s move, not his
I don't like it either
but someone must of done that before Joba.
Since the face been revealed the game got real
I believe they are
trying to get the money back for remainder of this season. Players Union will raise hell if they try to void entire contract.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Aug 18, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
More worried about the rotation right now than the offense, to tell you the truth… the latest report on Pettitte is that an MRI shows the groin strain persisting, Hughes is 35 IP away from reaching his season limit, Javy’s struggling again, and A.J.’s his usual Good-and-Bad self. We have one Cy Young ace and a bunch of question marks (in one way or another) behind him.
by Yankee Frankee on Aug 17, 2010 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
we really need to give javy a day off for his dead arm
some have suggested to bring up nova for a start or two to replace javy
I would be okay with that
Alby could come up and Serigo could spot start also
Since the face been revealed the game got real
I like Gardner and Jeter 2...
I think it might work for both of them… Especially with Gardner getting on base a lot and his ability to steal… I have a feeling Jeter will be more comfortable… I hope so.
Take out an entire month...
Well, if we’re going to pick and choose at bats, we can make every single player look like garbage.
I’m sorry, but arguments that begin with “take away something” and its more than 1 little thing don’t have a leg to stand on.
The rest of that lede feels like glass half empty philosophy. With Grandy, as you say, he’s having one of the better years CFs are having this year. Jeter’s top 5 among SS in OBP and has more hits than any of em.
Maybe I’m just being overly optimistic, but I think Pettitte having setbacks in recovery is much worse than any down year on the offensive side of the ball.
yea amazingly even with grandy's down season
he’s probably the best CF out of the rays, Sox and yanks…i mean we complain about him but has anyone seen bj upton and elfburry/cameron lately?
Dude I'mma let you finish but Curtis Granderson is the worst center fielder of all time!
OF ALL TIME
A supporter of the MFY.
I understand what you’re saying, but all those guys are playing way below their expectations.
And taking out Arod’s one month when he was Arod- that wasn’t even a superstar carry the team kind of month, it was a good month, but hardly great. And he’s been awful the rest of the season.
"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."
It doesn't matter what he's done "the rest of the season"
If an argument is to remove something he did for an extended period of time, its a pretty bad case.
And yeah, expectations in NY are ridiculous, so way below is probably up to a normal’s teams expectations, and as you’ll notice that’s good enough as a team to have the best record in baseball.
To put it another way
Forget about the negative and thank God we’re not the Orioles. Buck Showalter not withstanding.
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