New York Yankees News and Notes
by Frank Campagnola on Sep 11, 2011 7:01 AM EDT
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PrintGood morning, Pinstripe Alley readers. I know things aren't perfect in the Yankee Universe, but try to keep some perspective. The Yankees are still 30 games over .500 and still own a three game lead in the loss column over the Red Sox. In just a few hours, Freddy Garcia will take on Ervin Santana with the hopes of salvaging this three game set. Until then, here's your usual morning news.
Playoff Edge Goes to Yankees Because of Bullpen - Chicago Tribune
Phil Rogers of The Chicago Tribune thinks the Yankees are the best team in baseball, and that their bullpen will give them an advantage come October. That bullpen will seemingly get deeper and stronger when the rotation trims from six to five, and eventually, from five to four in time for October.
Swisher's MRI Shows No Structural Damage - Yankees.com
An MRI on Nick Swisher's left elbow revelaed what Joe Girardi described as "mild tendinitis." He could return to the lineup after a few days off. Steve Donohue, the Yankees assistant athletic trainer, confirmed the good news to Swisher, who was initially afraid of Tommy John Surgery.
More after the jump.
A-Rod Still Dealing With Pain in His Thumb - Yankees.com
Alex Rodriguez will be out for the next three or four days with a recurring thumb sprain he suffered while fielding a ball in his first game back from the disabled list. He said that his "thumb definitely hasn't gotten worse" since an MRI on August 29th, and that he expects to deal with the thumb issue for the rest of the season, which seems to contradict his other statement:
I can certainly play through bumps and bruises. Even with bumps and bruises, I can do serious damage [at the plate]. But the way I am right now, I don't think it's possible.
So if it hasn't gotten worse, and you expect to have to play through it anyway, why are you missing time, Alex? With a struggling lineup, this team could use your spark.
Cervelli Has Concussion Symptoms, Romine to Join Team? - Yankees.com
Francisco Cervelli could miss the remainder of the Yankees road trip with concussion symptoms. The symptoms reappeared after a collision with Nick Markakis at the plate on Thursday's game in Baltimore. Cervelli has stated that he has been "dizzy" and very "sore" in his nose, mouth and neck and has suffered at least three previous concussions.
With Cervelli's concussion symptoms and a banged up thumb for Russell Martin, Joe Girardi hinted that Austin Romine could be called up in time for this afternoon's game.
Finally, this. For those of you who lost loved ones ten years ago today, I am truly sorry. It's a difficult time, and I wish you all the best. Hopefully, the Yankees can get a win and help take your minds off the tragedy for a few hours.
Have a good one, PSA.
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Lol, is it too late to trade for Felix so that the Yanks don't have to face him?
Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."
I was worried about Tommy John surgery for Swisher too
Glad to hear he’ll be all right.
by long time listener on Sep 11, 2011 9:08 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
If Swisher requires Tommy John Surgery, Yanks may look to sign UFA Melky Cabrera
for RF and platoon Gardner, Swisher, & Melky.
Still like Yanks going after SS Elvis Andrus to shore up SS and the infield defense.
With both Melky & Andrus, Yanks defense would improve dramatically.
well Swisher doesn't need TJ surgery
so they won’t be looking into that terrible idea.
Also Andrus is not a free agent, for the millionth god damn time.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
by Rorschach44 on Sep 11, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
READ
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F*** Boston!
>>>YANKEES<<<
Holy shit.
"in order that you will write correctly of wat you really see if you dint go around with your eyes shut"
Cricket blog?
Just to entertain this thought..
If Swisher requires Tommy John Surgery, Yanks may look to sign UFA Melky Cabrera
for RF and platoon Gardner, Swisher, & Melky.
If Swisher requires Tommy John surgery, he won’t be platooning with anyone next year. Good thing hes not having any kind of surgery..
by Gallinari's Barbershop on Sep 11, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Let. It. Go.
"He's a bi-racial angel!"
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
by Ella Grace on Sep 11, 2011 2:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Collisions
at the plate are exciting, but shouldn’t even be part of baseball. A fielder is not allowed to block any other base, so why is HP an exception? It makes the game more dangerous.
Last winter, the Yankees tried to trade Cervelli for Martin
Who the Dodgers then non-tendered, anyway.
I didn’t know about Cervelli’s concussion history, but do you think the medicals had anything to do with their reluctance to pick up a useful league-minimum player?
by PortlandYankee on Sep 11, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Cervelli.
He’s grown on me immensely this season. He’s like that little brother who annoys everyone, but you can’t be mad at him for too long. Plus, you know, he’s been pretty good offensively since the ASB.
"He's a bi-racial angel!"
"Red Sox Nation? What a bunch of bullshit that is." - Hank Steinbrenner
by Ella Grace on Sep 11, 2011 2:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually, they are allowed to block other bases, I see fielders blocking with their legs all the time, it’s just really dangerous because you can get your leg broken. It’s up to the catcher to protect themselves. If they set up between the runner and home plate, they are putting themselves in danger. If they want to protect themselves, they need to be in front of the plate and make a swipe tag.
The Savior has come, and he is glorious. #63
No, you can’t block those bags. That’s called obstruction.
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by Frank Campagnola on Sep 11, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Fielders don't block other bases because they aren't wearing the hard plastic proection of a catcher.
Baserunners aren’t allowed to slide into fielders who aren’t blocking their path, but runners slide into second basemen and shortstops to at second to break up double plays all the time. The infielders protect themselves when they can by aligning their throw to first base through the baserunner’s head. Fielders at every base put their legs down to obstruct sliding runners.
Catchers have to deal with runners coming into the base shoulder- first trying to dislodge the ball. The runner, who has the benefit of forward momentum, will almost always get the better of the collision. The best catchers block the plate but turn out of the way as they tag the runner trying to hit the space they just vacated.
To argue that fielders don’t block bases or that runners don’t deliberately plow into them just because it isn’t in the rules is naive. It’s like arguing that no shoving for position goes under near the hoop in the NBA. You only had to watch Shaquille ONeal for a minute to see him propel a defender into the popcorn machine with his ass.
by designatedquitter on Sep 12, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I think A-Rod's missing time because he wants it to heal
Right now he’s really struggling with the bat and I think the thumb may be the reason (as it’s both affecting his swing and his ability to play consistently, which hurts his timing). It probably won’t be at 100% at all the rest of the year, but it needs to heal enough where it doesn’t bother him when he’s hitting and where he can be a legitimate threat in the middle of that lineup. He’ll still play through pain- he just wants it to be less pain.
Welcome to the Majors, Jesus!
Now PLAY HIM MOAR!!
What's this guy smoking??
Phil Rogers of The Chicago Tribune thinks the Yankees are the best team in baseball, and that their bullpen will give them an advantage come October.
If we have to play Phillies I am afraid their pitching would take us out 4 straight. While parts of our bullpen are stellar other parts, along with manager decisions, scare me to death.
by Southern Yankee boy on Sep 11, 2011 3:50 PM EDT reply actions
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