07/30: Yanks Sign Embree
Posted by: Patrick
Minor signing: Yanks get former Red Sox reliever Alan Embree.
Looking at his numbers, I'm not terribly impressed... for his career, he's held lefties to a .234 batting average while holding righties to a .261. I honestly thought he was better than this, for some reason... his career numbers are 29-32 with a 4.62 ERA in 611 games.
On the upside, he has pitched in 30 postseason games, compiling a solid 1.69 ERA (1-0in 21 and 1/3).
Looking at his numbers, I'm not terribly impressed... for his career, he's held lefties to a .234 batting average while holding righties to a .261. I honestly thought he was better than this, for some reason... his career numbers are 29-32 with a 4.62 ERA in 611 games.
On the upside, he has pitched in 30 postseason games, compiling a solid 1.69 ERA (1-0in 21 and 1/3).
Posted by: Patrick
"I feel like the Statue of Liberty. 'Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses.'"
- Brian Cashman
- Brian Cashman
lol. So, what will Cash pull off? I'm impressed, so far, with him holding out on dealing any of the top prospects that we have. As can be expected, lots of names are being floated around.
Kevin Millwood is interesting. He's 5-9 this year with a (most importantly) 3.18 ERA. Better yet, he's been a good postseason pitcher. In 9 games (7 of them started and all of them with the Braves), he is 3-3 with a 3.92 ERA. He's 30 years old and is set to be a free agent after the season.
07/30: Yanks Lose to Angels 4-1
Posted by: Patrick
The Yankees wasted a good outing from Moose, losing 4-1 to the Angels. Mike went 8 full innings, allowing just 3 runs (all in the second inning) on 8 hits. Sturtze pitched the 9th, allowing an ER of his own.
The Angels staff, meanwhile, was able to hold the Yankees to 1 run on 7 hits. The lone run, a Tino Martinez homer off of starter Ervin Santana (who went 6 and 1/3), came in the 7th. Tino has 35 hits on the year. 16 (or approximately 43%) of them are home runs. Jeter was the only Yankee with 2 hits, pulling his average up to .300. We've now fallen to 2.5 games back in the division and 2.0 games back in the wild card.
Shawn Chacon (1-4, 4.09 - probably 10-7 or 9-6 if he had that with the Yankees all year!) makes his Yankee debut today against Paul Byrd (9-7, 4.10).
Good luck, Shawn. Welcome to New York.
The Angels staff, meanwhile, was able to hold the Yankees to 1 run on 7 hits. The lone run, a Tino Martinez homer off of starter Ervin Santana (who went 6 and 1/3), came in the 7th. Tino has 35 hits on the year. 16 (or approximately 43%) of them are home runs. Jeter was the only Yankee with 2 hits, pulling his average up to .300. We've now fallen to 2.5 games back in the division and 2.0 games back in the wild card.
Shawn Chacon (1-4, 4.09 - probably 10-7 or 9-6 if he had that with the Yankees all year!) makes his Yankee debut today against Paul Byrd (9-7, 4.10).
"Not many pitchers leave Coors Field and get worse. I'm getting a good opportunity here."
- Shawn Chacon
- Shawn Chacon
Good luck, Shawn. Welcome to New York.
Posted by: Patrick
With Brown headed to the DL yet again, the Yankees have acquired Shawn Chacon from the Rockies for Ramon Ramirez and Eduardo Sierra.
It's an interesting deal because we don't give up any of our main bargaining chips (I don't think) and we get a 27 year old starter who has a 3.12 ERA away from Coors this year. Ignore the 1-7 record and focus on the 4.09 ERA (including 4.97 in Coors). He is a free agent after this season. He's been a Rockie for his entire career and has overall numbers of 24-45 with a 5.20 ERA. Not pretty. But, the numbers this year away from Coors are encouraging.
One other thought that comes to mind is that Chacon does have some value in that he is young and has pitched reasonably well this year. We could package him to another team for a better SP or something of that nature, as well. Just a thought.
It's an interesting deal because we don't give up any of our main bargaining chips (I don't think) and we get a 27 year old starter who has a 3.12 ERA away from Coors this year. Ignore the 1-7 record and focus on the 4.09 ERA (including 4.97 in Coors). He is a free agent after this season. He's been a Rockie for his entire career and has overall numbers of 24-45 with a 5.20 ERA. Not pretty. But, the numbers this year away from Coors are encouraging.
"Saturday we have a starter now. It's as simple as that," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "Our team is working hard on the field. We're working hard in the front office to be in a position to improve the club. It seems like we've been plugging holes on the run the last few weeks at an unusual pace."
One other thought that comes to mind is that Chacon does have some value in that he is young and has pitched reasonably well this year. We could package him to another team for a better SP or something of that nature, as well. Just a thought.
Posted by: Michael
Small? Who is he? I'm sure there are a few band-wagon Yankee fans out there who only keep up with the Yanks in the postseason. I'm sure if someone like that asked you who pitched for the Yankees today, and you replied, "Small pitched," they would sure do a double take, or ask you, "Who??"
Aaron Small.
Remember the name. I'm loving the way he pitches. He works cleanly through his count. And when I hear that he is pitching in place of Kevin Brown I feel good about our chances.
That being said Aaron Small pitched seven superb innings today in the Yankees win. He gave up three runs and six hits. He gave up NO walks and struck out one. Remember, he is pitching in Yankee Stadium, and I'm sure his nerves were jumping. But it didn't show. He smoothly retired his last 12 batters in order.
Flash Gordon pitched the eighth and Mo Rivera pitched the ninth for his 28th save of the season. His 28th straight save, after blowing the first two chances of the season verses the Red Sox.
Without Johan Santana on the mound, the Yanks bats were alive. Gary Sheffield was 2-4 and drove in four of the six Yankee runs. He planted a three run homer in the first against Minnesota's Joe Mays.
The Yanks face another Santana with the Angels tomorrow night. Ervin Santana (5-4, 5.64 ERA) takes on Mike "Moose" Mussina (10-5 3.83 ERA) at the Stadium. Game time 7:05pm et.
Aaron Small.
Remember the name. I'm loving the way he pitches. He works cleanly through his count. And when I hear that he is pitching in place of Kevin Brown I feel good about our chances.
That being said Aaron Small pitched seven superb innings today in the Yankees win. He gave up three runs and six hits. He gave up NO walks and struck out one. Remember, he is pitching in Yankee Stadium, and I'm sure his nerves were jumping. But it didn't show. He smoothly retired his last 12 batters in order.
Flash Gordon pitched the eighth and Mo Rivera pitched the ninth for his 28th save of the season. His 28th straight save, after blowing the first two chances of the season verses the Red Sox.
Without Johan Santana on the mound, the Yanks bats were alive. Gary Sheffield was 2-4 and drove in four of the six Yankee runs. He planted a three run homer in the first against Minnesota's Joe Mays.
The Yanks face another Santana with the Angels tomorrow night. Ervin Santana (5-4, 5.64 ERA) takes on Mike "Moose" Mussina (10-5 3.83 ERA) at the Stadium. Game time 7:05pm et.
07/28: A-Rod at 30
Posted by: Patrick
Like Pride of the Yankees, we're taking these from ESPN (and adding a bit), but incase you didn't see...
All time HR leader Hank Aaron had 342 career HRs at age 30. A-Rod has 409. Through 30, more than anyone ever.
All time RBI leader Hank Aaron had 1,121 career RBIs at age 30. A-Rod has 1,176. Through 30, third behind Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott.
All time run scoring leader Rickey Henderson had 1,058 career runs at age 30. A-Rod has 1,197. Through 30, fourth behind Mel Ott, Mickey Mantle and Jimmie Foxx.
All time hit leader Pete Rose had 1,540 career hits at age 30. A-Rod has 1,824. Through 30, tenth behind Ty Cobb, Mel Ott, Rogers Hornsby, Hank Aaron, Vada Pinson, Robin Yount, Jimmie Foxx, Joe Medwick and Al Kaline.
All time total bases leader Hank Aaron had 3,399 career total bases at age 30. A-Rod has 3,425. Through 30, second behind Jimmie Foxx.
All time extra base hits leader Hank Aaron had 740 career extra base hits at age 30. A-Rod has 760. Through 30, second behind Jimmie Foxx (jeez, that guy's everywhere).
Incredible.
All time HR leader Hank Aaron had 342 career HRs at age 30. A-Rod has 409. Through 30, more than anyone ever.
All time RBI leader Hank Aaron had 1,121 career RBIs at age 30. A-Rod has 1,176. Through 30, third behind Jimmie Foxx and Mel Ott.
All time run scoring leader Rickey Henderson had 1,058 career runs at age 30. A-Rod has 1,197. Through 30, fourth behind Mel Ott, Mickey Mantle and Jimmie Foxx.
All time hit leader Pete Rose had 1,540 career hits at age 30. A-Rod has 1,824. Through 30, tenth behind Ty Cobb, Mel Ott, Rogers Hornsby, Hank Aaron, Vada Pinson, Robin Yount, Jimmie Foxx, Joe Medwick and Al Kaline.
All time total bases leader Hank Aaron had 3,399 career total bases at age 30. A-Rod has 3,425. Through 30, second behind Jimmie Foxx.
All time extra base hits leader Hank Aaron had 740 career extra base hits at age 30. A-Rod has 760. Through 30, second behind Jimmie Foxx (jeez, that guy's everywhere).
Incredible.
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees looked a bit outmatched last night against Johan Santana as the Twins' ace pitched seven shutout innings en route to a 7-3 loss for the Yankees against Minnesota. The Yankees made a bit of a run once Ron Gardenhire went to his bullpen. Tino Martinez reached on an error in the 8th with the bases loaded which scored two runs and cut the Twins' lead to 6-3, but it was too little too late. Justin Morneau capped it off in the top of the 9th with a solo shot to make it 7-3 and that's how it ended.
Al Leiter struggled on the mound as he threw 115 pitches in only 5 innings, but he kept the Yankees in the ballgame as he only gave up one run. Tanyon Sturtze had a rough outing as he gave up three runs in the 7th and Scott Proctor gave up two in the 8th.
A notable moment from last night's game was Seamus Molloy making a complete idiot out of himself as he jumped up and screamed when Bernie Williams launched a potential game-tying home run off Juan Rincon only to watch it land foul. Williams then struck out on the next pitch.
Also, is it me, or is it that this great bullpen the Twins have just can't pitch against the Yankees? The Twins have probably the best bullpen in the American League with the likes of Juan Rincon, Joe Nathan, and J.C. Romero and they all put up great numbers but the Yankees continuously have destroyed them since last year. I distinctly remember Joe Nathan blowing a two or three-run save opportunity against the Yankees last July or August when he hadn't blown one all season before that. He also blew that extra inning game in the playoffs last year. Earlier this season, the Twins blew a late 3-0 lead as the Yankees came back for an extra-inning victory.
The Yankees will send Aaron Small to the mound this afternoon to face the Twins' Joe Mays. Hopefully Small can give us a start like he gave us last week in Texas. The Twins don't have the lineup that the Rangers have, but on the other hand they just lit us up for 7 last night.
Al Leiter struggled on the mound as he threw 115 pitches in only 5 innings, but he kept the Yankees in the ballgame as he only gave up one run. Tanyon Sturtze had a rough outing as he gave up three runs in the 7th and Scott Proctor gave up two in the 8th.
A notable moment from last night's game was Seamus Molloy making a complete idiot out of himself as he jumped up and screamed when Bernie Williams launched a potential game-tying home run off Juan Rincon only to watch it land foul. Williams then struck out on the next pitch.
Also, is it me, or is it that this great bullpen the Twins have just can't pitch against the Yankees? The Twins have probably the best bullpen in the American League with the likes of Juan Rincon, Joe Nathan, and J.C. Romero and they all put up great numbers but the Yankees continuously have destroyed them since last year. I distinctly remember Joe Nathan blowing a two or three-run save opportunity against the Yankees last July or August when he hadn't blown one all season before that. He also blew that extra inning game in the playoffs last year. Earlier this season, the Twins blew a late 3-0 lead as the Yankees came back for an extra-inning victory.
The Yankees will send Aaron Small to the mound this afternoon to face the Twins' Joe Mays. Hopefully Small can give us a start like he gave us last week in Texas. The Twins don't have the lineup that the Rangers have, but on the other hand they just lit us up for 7 last night.
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees, who are still desperate for starting pitching help with Kevin Brown out of the rotation and Carl Pavano's next start pushed back another week, claimed Hideo Nomo off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Yankees do not have a starter scheduled for Saturday, so in all likelihood Nomo will get the nod against the Angels.
Nomo was once a young phenom when he came up with the Los Angeles Dodgers and won the 1995 Rookie of the Year award. He has since been rather nomadic, pitching for six teams including another stint with the Dodgers after being traded to the Mets in 1998. He has never been as good as in his rookie season, and this year has probably been his worst on the mound as he went 5-8 with a 7.24 E.R.A. for the Devil Rays this year before being designated for assignment.
I don't see how I can really disagree with this move. I mean he's better than what they have right now for Saturday, which is nobody. At least I think that's better. We all know how he's struggled, but it's not like we're looking for him to be our ace. Just another emergency starter.
Nomo was once a young phenom when he came up with the Los Angeles Dodgers and won the 1995 Rookie of the Year award. He has since been rather nomadic, pitching for six teams including another stint with the Dodgers after being traded to the Mets in 1998. He has never been as good as in his rookie season, and this year has probably been his worst on the mound as he went 5-8 with a 7.24 E.R.A. for the Devil Rays this year before being designated for assignment.
I don't see how I can really disagree with this move. I mean he's better than what they have right now for Saturday, which is nobody. At least I think that's better. We all know how he's struggled, but it's not like we're looking for him to be our ace. Just another emergency starter.
Posted by: Seamus
Admit it. You're the one who said something about a no-hitter in your living room before Juan Castro singled to center to end Randy Johnson's run at a third career no-no. Johnson turned in his best performance as a Yankee last night as he struck out 11 and gave up only two hits in 8 innings. The Yankees' victory over the Twins moved them past Minnesota in the wild card standings and into a virtual tie with Oakland for the wild card lead (the Yankees lead by a percentage point).
A-Rod went 2-3 last night with a home run and Giambi was 0-1 but reached base three times (2 BB's and 1 HBP). The Yankees now have the American League's top two leaders in on base percentage in Giambi and Rodriguez. In fact, they also have 3 of the top 6 (Sheffield) as well as 5 out of the top 14 (Jeter and Matsui), and people wonder why the Yankees are still winning games despite so many injuries to their starting rotation.
Of course it wouldn't take that kind of production from the Yankees' offense if we keep seeing performances like the one Randy Johson gave us last night. He seems to be heating up as the weather heats up. Hopefully it's not the weather though because we don't get 95 degree days in New York in October.
The Yankees' bats will get a good test today as Johan Santana will face them for the Twins against Al Leiter. It's going to be a tough one, but it's kind of big because Kevin Brown will not be making his scheduled start on Thursday so we're going to be capping off this series with another emergency starter.
A-Rod went 2-3 last night with a home run and Giambi was 0-1 but reached base three times (2 BB's and 1 HBP). The Yankees now have the American League's top two leaders in on base percentage in Giambi and Rodriguez. In fact, they also have 3 of the top 6 (Sheffield) as well as 5 out of the top 14 (Jeter and Matsui), and people wonder why the Yankees are still winning games despite so many injuries to their starting rotation.
Of course it wouldn't take that kind of production from the Yankees' offense if we keep seeing performances like the one Randy Johson gave us last night. He seems to be heating up as the weather heats up. Hopefully it's not the weather though because we don't get 95 degree days in New York in October.
The Yankees' bats will get a good test today as Johan Santana will face them for the Twins against Al Leiter. It's going to be a tough one, but it's kind of big because Kevin Brown will not be making his scheduled start on Thursday so we're going to be capping off this series with another emergency starter.
07/25: So, who do we want?
Posted by: Patrick
The trade deadline is a week away. Who is on your wish list?
