New York Yankees 3 - Texas Rangers 2
by Lord Duggan on Jun 16, 2011 5:06 PM EDT
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Mood Music - Fool in the Rain by Led Zeppelin
The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 in twelve innings, finishing off their impressive home sweep of the AL West leaders (box score). In the bottom of the twelfth inning, Brett Gardner delivered an RBI single off of Michael Kirkman, earning the win for freshly called up Cory Wade.
There were tons of subplots in this game, so I'll just dive right in: The Yankees got some brilliant pitching tonight from some unlikely sources, with Brian Gordon allowing only two runs in 5.1 innings of work, and Cory Wade throwing two perfect innings in the eleventh and twelfth. With the way that Yankee pitchers have been dropping like flies, the more that they can squeeze out of guys like Gordon and Wade, the better their chance of weathering the injury storm. With that performance, it is likely that The Commissioner earns himself another start.
As far as I could tell, every single one of Joe Girardi's weaknesses were on display tonight: Brett Gardner sat for Andruw Jones, who continues to look horrible at the plate, there was an absolutely indefensible bunt in the ninth inning, and we burned through our best relievers at light speed.
I've got some mixed feelings on the subject of Andruw Jones. When he was signed, I thought that he could be everything that Marcus Thames was in 2010, with the added bonus of league average fielding. Horrible as he has looked recently (cherrypicking, I know, but if you remove his 2 home run game, he's hitting .185/.264/.308 on the year), I think there is at least some value there for the Yankees to extract. If there's an injury in the outfield, Jones is still a better option than Chris Dickerson, Greg Golson, et al. He needs to get some reps to stay fresh, but Brett Gardner is simply too productive to sit every time we face a left handed starter. There are other ways to get Jones some at bats and this platooning needs to stop.
The bunt: Darren Oliver is much worse against lefties and is struggling. Let's give him an out, while simultaneously taking the bat out of the hands of two right handed batters (Eduardo Nunez and Alex Rodriguez) and condemn our most valuable bat on the bench to an obvious intentional walk situation. Even ignoring all of those things, the successful implementation of the bunt still dropped the Yankees chances of winning by 1.6%. This was nothing more or less than an inexcusable failure to grasp basic strategy.
Why do we pull Hector Noesi when he's pitching well in a tie game to burn through David Robertson and Mariano Rivera, making it a near certainty that the back end of the pen will pitch high leverage innings? You want your closer to pitch the ninth inning of a tie game when you're playing at home, but not at the expense of your only dependable long man. Noesi should have been allowed to go at least one more inning. Thankfully, Mariano Rivera was able to give two innings and Cory Wade was able to help us avoid Boone Logan, Luis Ayala, or Lance Pendleton seeing the field.
And finally, holy crap do I wish the Yankees would use their starting pitchers the way the Rangers do. C.J. Wilson was able to give the Rangers eight strong innings, going well over 100 pitches, and preventing the Yankees from sinking their teeth into the lesser quality of the Rangers middle relief. It makes all the sense in the world to look for as much depth as your starters can give you, and the alarm bells that go off the 100 pitch mark have never been proven to be in any way helpful to a pitcher's arm.
The Yankees will travel to Wrigley field tomorrow to take on the Chicago Cubs as inter-league play gets under way. Oh joy.
Play of the Game: Brett Gardner's walk off single.
Comment of the Game: Jedi Master A-Rod (although I was strongly tempted by the use of Corey Wade's name to mock the Miami Heat).
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Platoon him
Never let him hit against lefties. You know what just DFA him we need another arm in the pen obviously
by Kmillz2525 on Jun 16, 2011 5:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm liking
the chances with our home run bats at Wrigley and whatever the Cincy stadium is called these days.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Jun 16, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Andale! Arriba!
Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.
Who let Speedy Gonzales in here?
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Jun 16, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
pause
So now the guys in the subway are saying Jesus is coming on October 21, 2011, but that would mean he wouldn't be on the playoff roster, let alone be eligible for it. I really don't know where these guys are getting their information from...
GGWOHOMB!
No one’s going to get that one.
by long time listener on Jun 16, 2011 5:18 PM EDT reply actions
Gritty Gutty Walk Off Hit On My Birthday?
(if so feliz cumpleanos!)
Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.
Happy Birthday!
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 16, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy birthday man!
The idiot formerly known as pkyankeefan! Now in Technicolour!
by Hasan Paliwala on Jun 16, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Gritty Gutty Walk off Hit off my butt.
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this one is superior
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 17, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey!
Totally my birthday today too. I always love finding out I share it with someone.
Love that Gardner got the walk off.
Happy Birthday
For the Love of the Game
Stockton to Malone- The perfect combination!!
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MonSTARZ forever!
Really?
I hate finding out someone shares my birthday. It’s my birthday dammit!
And Happy Birthday!
I go vroom-vroom again!
by noonoo on Jun 16, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
us and Tupac
Who’s still alive, by the way.
by long time listener on Jun 16, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Happy Birthday Listener
We need some celebration nachos.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 16, 2011 7:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Being a Mariners fan, I'm (gulp) glad you won today...
but seriously, does anyone here think that HBP actually hit person, not wood?
Welcome!
I think it hit the knob of the bat.
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If you don't love David Robertson and Brett Gardner I don't love you.
Thanks!
And thanks to NYY for tiring out the Rangers bullpen. Much appreciated.
by Rachmaninoff on Jun 16, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember last year when Jeter did the same thing, and people tried to say he was a cheater, and it was just as bad as being a steroid user? Let’s see if they say the same about Cano, I’m guessing no.
So now the guys in the subway are saying Jesus is coming on October 21, 2011, but that would mean he wouldn't be on the playoff roster, let alone be eligible for it. I really don't know where these guys are getting their information from...
God! I hope not
He’d wind up on the DL for sure if he was a part of that show.
"I don't want one of those guys who'll drive in two but let in three every game." Casey Stengel
by tnredneckyankeesfan on Jun 16, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad we could help
Also, you have a beautiful stadium over there.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 16, 2011 7:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
6.2 IP of 2H ball from the bullpen
Pretty impressive for any bullpen, let alone ours.
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 16, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
same
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 16, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Love. this. caption.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 16, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
Are the replacement guys stepping up or do the Rangers and Indians just suck?
I’m guessing a combo of both if it wasn’t for absolute futility against the Red Sux they would have a decent division lead right now.
by upstateNYYFan1984 on Jun 16, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
PUT OUT A GODDAMN GARDNER JERSEY ALREADY, YANKEES ORG.
FOR FDOLLARSIGNPERCENTK’S SAKE!
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 16, 2011 7:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
And a Gordon jersey!
“They got Cliff Lee, I got Brian Gordon."
Duggan
I didn’t realize you were from Albany. Next time you’re home lets smoke a joint and hit up Browns in Troy.
by ghandioncesaid on Jun 16, 2011 7:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You almost made the Yankees lose
Way. To. Go.
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no problem
I missed it too! My cursed TV saves the day again!
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 17, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
x
So now the guys in the subway are saying Jesus is coming on October 21, 2011, but that would mean he wouldn't be on the playoff roster, let alone be eligible for it. I really don't know where these guys are getting their information from...
x
So now the guys in the subway are saying Jesus is coming on October 21, 2011, but that would mean he wouldn't be on the playoff roster, let alone be eligible for it. I really don't know where these guys are getting their information from...
x
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jun 16, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
So yeah, I might be able to broadcast the game tomorrow.
If anyone’s interested.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jun 16, 2011 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
Yes.
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Writer for Pinstripe Alley
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball."
If you don't love David Robertson and Brett Gardner I don't love you.
with all of Girardi's weaknesses exposed
the Yankees should be managed by the experts of Pinstripealley who are way much better than this mediocre manager.
Nonsense. Everyone knows Girardi does no wrong.
It's like being a huge fan of winning, which we do, relentlessly.
by WhatwouldJeterdo on Jun 16, 2011 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Real account. Now.
Rec Generating Database
Ban BBS
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jun 16, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Jun 16, 2011 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Now it’s time for today’s installment of “Why the Hell is this Scrub on the 40 Man Roster?”. Today we focus on the bullpen…
Lance Pendelton: Entering the game in relief of David Phelps after a rain delay (4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K), Lance posted a fantastic line of 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB and 1 HR. Even more impressive, Lance felt it necessary to walk the 7-8-9 hitters, including a free pass to a .204/.283/.333 hitter, in succession in the 6th after recording 2 quick outs. Cool story, bro.
Ryan Pope: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 2 BB…Oh.
That concludes today’s installment of “40 Man Forever”. Please remember to have your awful mop up relievers spayed and neutered so they don’t reproduce. Yes…both procedures. Just to be sure.
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by Jedi Master A-Rod on Jun 17, 2011 6:05 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Is it bad that part of me was surprised that they didn’t do something stupid like DFA Greg Golson or Brandon Laird to get Gordon on the 40-man?
Also apparently Justin Maxwell is missing the rest of the season with a torn labrum, but he hasn’t even been put on the 60-day DL yet (or the 15-day) according to the 40-man roster on the Yankees’ website. Why…?
Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.
but
Lance Pendleton is a pretty great baseball name. It would even be good for a spy novel. “Lance Pendleton: Mission to Danger Island” would be awesome.
May 29, 2010: Steven Revetria becomes Giants General Manager. The rest is history.
"118 elements, and still no stanfurdium"- carp, paraphrased
Bandwagons are fun- that's why people get on them in the first place.
by natteringnabob on Jun 17, 2011 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Slight correction...
Thankfully, Mariano Rivera was able to give two innings and Cory Wade was able to help us avoid Boone Logan, Luis Ayala, or Lance Pendleton seeing the field.
Lance Pendleton was never going to be in the game because he was optioned to AAA to make room for The Commissioner on the roster. I think the only pitchers they had left were Logan, Ayala, and Jeff Marquez. Of course Marquez and Pendleton are probably interchangeable in levels of mediocrity so it doesn’t make that much of a difference.
Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.
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