Edwar Ramirez to return tonight?

by anaconda on Aug 10, 2007 4:49 AM EDT in New York Yankees News

Tyler Kepner seems to think it's a possibility:

Reliever Edwar Ramírez could be called up again as early as Friday. Ramírez earned a save for Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. Since the Yankees demoted him last month, he has allowed 1 earned run in 10 2/3 innings with 17 strikeouts.

Also, Chad Jennings of SWB Yankees Blog believes Ramirez looks better than ever since his demotion from the Bronx:

Edwar Ramirez looked terrific in the seventh inning of the first game, getting two strikeouts including Jacoby Ellsbury to end the game. He hasn't skipped a beat since being sent back from New York. He took that last big league outing so hard that I thought he might struggle, but it's been more of the same. And yes, as someone said in the comments, he's spotting his fastball better, helping setup that terrific changeup. I feel confident he'll be back in New York in September, if not before. When he's sharp, he's awfully impressive.

If there is any truth to this report by Kepner, one has to assume either Jeff Karstens or Jim Brower will be next on the chopping block since neither has impressed anyone since their additions to the roster within the past week.

My money is on Karstens.

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Maybe, but some how

Torre might have the "trust" factor with Karstens which would keep him up with the Yanks. It really doesn't matter anyway, Torre won't use Ramirez even if he is up here, only in mop up roles.

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Aug 10, 2007 7:17 AM EDT reply actions

Edwar

Torre needs to give this kid a chance. Much more than Karstens or Brower, he could be a difference maker. By the way, the most important stretch of the season opens tonight.
http://valentinesviews.blogspot.com/2007/08/tonight-pennant-race-begins-for-real.html

by ETVal @ Pinstripe Alley on Aug 10, 2007 7:46 AM EDT reply actions

They need a long man in the pen

Karstens has struggled, but who else does joe have? Proctor got a Dodger win. Good for him...

by John Amato on Aug 10, 2007 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

If the long

man can't get outs, who cares about having them in the pen. Villone can go 2-3 innings.

Pride, Power, Cocktease

by ReLaunch on Aug 10, 2007 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd guess...

Jim Brower

Well this has been a strange game. I guess anyone can win, right Suzyn. Yeah John, you know I like cookies -Typical radio John+Suzyn Conversation

by goyankees on Aug 10, 2007 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

Edwar

I totally agree that Torre and Guidry need to be patient with this guy. His stuff is much better than that of Karsten or Brower. He can be an effective pitcher out of pen in the 7th/8th innings.

by yankeesintexas on Aug 10, 2007 3:06 PM EDT reply actions