Posted by: Patrick
These are some of the names floating around as potential trade targets for relief pitching. From the Times:
That would not be a good move for my fantasy team.
From post-gazette.com:
As an aside, the Mariners apparently called the Yankees about Pettitte, but got they got a no, of course. Still, can't blame them for trying.
Via PSD and Yahoo! Sports.
One name to remember as the trading deadline approaches is Octavio Dotel, the closer for the Kansas City Royals, who is attracting interest from several teams. Dotel had a 10.80 earned run average in 10 games for the Yankees last season, but that has not soured the Yankees on the idea of reacquiring him to bolster the bullpen. ...
The problem with Dotel, as with most players in a slow trade market, is the high asking price. The Yankees will probably wait until closer to the July 31 deadline to make a move, believing that prices will fall.
The problem with Dotel, as with most players in a slow trade market, is the high asking price. The Yankees will probably wait until closer to the July 31 deadline to make a move, believing that prices will fall.
That would not be a good move for my fantasy team.
From post-gazette.com:
Such a siren might already have been sounded: Relievers Salomon Torres and Damaso Marte are being shopped in advance of Major League Baseball's July 31 trading deadline, with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees each having inquired. And Shawn Chacon, a pending free agent, could join that category if he and the Pirates fail to negotiate a new contract soon.
As an aside, the Mariners apparently called the Yankees about Pettitte, but got they got a no, of course. Still, can't blame them for trying.
Via PSD and Yahoo! Sports.
Posted by: James
I'm sort of trying to liveblog this game. I want to get as much of it down while it's happening but it's hard to do when they keep trying to make me do "work". Something about the Yankees not paying my salary...
Anyway, we've got Obi-Wang vs. Dustin McGowan today as the Yankees go for the 4 game sweep and Wang goes for win #11. He hasn't actually lost a decision since May 26th. He'll be opposed by Dustin McGowan who has been alternating great and bad starts for the Jays for the last month (he had a bad one last time out so I guess it's time for a good one?). He's got decent stuff and his peripherals and FIP would suggest that he's been better than his 5.05 ERA.
-Top of the first - Wang mows them down - two fly balls (how quaint) and a K.
-Bottom of the first - Johnny Damon leads off the game with a walk. What's that Steve? A walk is as good as a hit? Well, it works out well here as Damon takes second on a passed ball and after a Jeter walk, comes home (along with Jeter) on an Abreu double. Bobby is stranded on second though as A-Rod and Hideki ground out and Melky pops out. 2-0 Yankees.
-Top of the second - another fly out, ground out (that's better), K. Moving along...
-Bottom of the second - Cano, Phliips & Nieves: groundouts times 3.
Anyway, we've got Obi-Wang vs. Dustin McGowan today as the Yankees go for the 4 game sweep and Wang goes for win #11. He hasn't actually lost a decision since May 26th. He'll be opposed by Dustin McGowan who has been alternating great and bad starts for the Jays for the last month (he had a bad one last time out so I guess it's time for a good one?). He's got decent stuff and his peripherals and FIP would suggest that he's been better than his 5.05 ERA.
-Top of the first - Wang mows them down - two fly balls (how quaint) and a K.
-Bottom of the first - Johnny Damon leads off the game with a walk. What's that Steve? A walk is as good as a hit? Well, it works out well here as Damon takes second on a passed ball and after a Jeter walk, comes home (along with Jeter) on an Abreu double. Bobby is stranded on second though as A-Rod and Hideki ground out and Melky pops out. 2-0 Yankees.
-Top of the second - another fly out, ground out (that's better), K. Moving along...
-Bottom of the second - Cano, Phliips & Nieves: groundouts times 3.
07/19: Around the Web
Posted by: James
I'll be recapping the day game today but before all that starts, here are some links from around the interweb that I thought were pretty interesting.
Apparently, there is some sort of campaign to be president of Red Sox nation. I know, I know - I thought it was a joke at first too but apparently it's not, and the "candidates" are getting a little heated. Bill Simmons apparently threw his hat in the ring and NESN Broadcaster Jerry Remy read the app online and tore it up on the broadcast. Oddly amusing stuff and it's certainly an interesting promotion. You couldn't pull that off with Yanks fans though...we all know we all know who the Emperor is.
Also, I wish I had enough time on my hands to shred some of the inane articles that get written and published about the Yankees...but Ken Tremendous of FJM answers the bell with an analysis of an MSNBC article on A-Rod. It's a very amusing post...and it made me want a candy bar at the end.
Finally, I really want to believe that the season has turned the corner and I really hate to be a Debbie Downer...but the Yankees were in the same exact spot almost exactly a month ago. How did they respond then? They went 2-9 over their next 11 and sent many a Yankees fan spiraling into depression...and desperation. This second resurgence, while fun to watch, still makes me wary...and a little annoyed. A simple 5-6 record in those games and just think where the Yankees would have been. I'll tell you: 51-41 and 3 games back of the Red Sox on the loss side and 2 games back of Cleveland in the Wild Card. Nevertheless, I'm still glad to see the run and I really hope to see it continue - all the way to the postseason.
Apparently, there is some sort of campaign to be president of Red Sox nation. I know, I know - I thought it was a joke at first too but apparently it's not, and the "candidates" are getting a little heated. Bill Simmons apparently threw his hat in the ring and NESN Broadcaster Jerry Remy read the app online and tore it up on the broadcast. Oddly amusing stuff and it's certainly an interesting promotion. You couldn't pull that off with Yanks fans though...we all know we all know who the Emperor is.
Also, I wish I had enough time on my hands to shred some of the inane articles that get written and published about the Yankees...but Ken Tremendous of FJM answers the bell with an analysis of an MSNBC article on A-Rod. It's a very amusing post...and it made me want a candy bar at the end.
Finally, I really want to believe that the season has turned the corner and I really hate to be a Debbie Downer...but the Yankees were in the same exact spot almost exactly a month ago. How did they respond then? They went 2-9 over their next 11 and sent many a Yankees fan spiraling into depression...and desperation. This second resurgence, while fun to watch, still makes me wary...and a little annoyed. A simple 5-6 record in those games and just think where the Yankees would have been. I'll tell you: 51-41 and 3 games back of the Red Sox on the loss side and 2 games back of Cleveland in the Wild Card. Nevertheless, I'm still glad to see the run and I really hope to see it continue - all the way to the postseason.
Posted by: Patrick
SI polled 464 MLB players asking them who they considered to be the best and worst owners in the game. Steinbrenner was voted the best owner by a wide margin, taking 41% of the vote. Second was Arturo Moreno of the Angels with 19% and third was John Henry of the Red Sox with 9%.
David Glass was the top vote getter in the worst owner category, with 21%, followed by Jeffrey Loria of the Marlins (19%) and Stuart Sternberg of the Devil Rays (18%). Steinbrenner came in 6th with 6%.
Via Steve.
David Glass was the top vote getter in the worst owner category, with 21%, followed by Jeffrey Loria of the Marlins (19%) and Stuart Sternberg of the Devil Rays (18%). Steinbrenner came in 6th with 6%.
Via Steve.
Posted by: Patrick
On Wednesday, the trio of Kevin Whelan (5 innings), David Robertson (2) and Joshua Schmidt (2) combined to pitch a 5 walk no hitter against the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Via Ben.
Via Ben.
Posted by: Patrick
In his second rehab start, Phil Hughes threw 57 pitches over 4 innings, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out 5. His next start will be on Monday for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Tony Gicas and Joseph Pawlikowski attended the game and press session.
07/18: Stirrups
Posted by: Patrick
Tyler Kepner has a post on stirrups and how hardly anyone wears them anymore.
There are, however, two uniformed Yankees who insist on wearing stirrups. Both are coaches who played in the 1980s, the heyday of stirrups: Ron Guidry and Don Mattingly.
07/18: Wilson Betemit
Posted by: Patrick
From Ed Price:
Via PSD.
The Yankees are talking to teams about dealing a reliever -- perhaps right-handers Kyle Farnsworth, Scott Proctor or Brian Bruney -- for a utility-type player. One possible fit is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have Wilson Betemit. The Yankees a year ago had talks about acquiring Betemit from the Atlanta Braves before the Braves sent Betemit to the Dodgers.
Via PSD.
Posted by: Patrick
For the first 7 innings, the scoreboard looked the same for both teams. They both scored 1 run in the 1st inning and then nothing further. In the top of the 1st, Frank Thomas doubled to score Alex Rios. In the bottom half, A-Rod singled home Johnny Damon to tie it up. And then a whole lot of zeroes. Halladay and Pettitte matched each other right down the line until they were both lifted to start their respective halves of the 8th.
Halladay: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
Pettitte: 7 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
For the 8th, the Yankees turned to Kyle Farnsworth and the Blue Jays turned to Scott Downs. The inning started with a Frank Thomas single. Howie Clark pinch ran and Farnsworth made a throwing error on a pick off attempt which allowed Clark to advance to second. Lyle Overbay lined out to Phillips for the first out, but Aaron Hill doubled home Clark to retake the lead. Farnsworth was able to get out of it from there, getting Gregg Zaun to fly out, intentionally walking Matt Stairs and, finally, inducing a John McDonald fly out to end the 8th.
In our half of the 8th, after Bobby Abreu and A-Rod made two outs to start it off, Godzilla and Posada put together back to back singles to put the tying run in scoring position. Unfortunately, Cano struck out to end the rally.
In the 9th, Brian Bruney relieved Farnsworth and he was terrific, retiring Alex Rios, Vernon Wells and Troy Glaus in order to keep the Yankees at just 1 run back. The Blue Jays brought in closer Jeremy Accardo to face Andy Phillips, Melky Cabrera and Johnny Damon. Phillips led off with a single and Miguel Cairo pinch ran for him. Cairo stole his 8th base of the season, moving up to 2nd. Melky singled to right with Cairo being thrown out at the plate for the first out. Melky moved up to second on the throw home and proceeded to steal third. Damon walked to make it 1st and 3rd for Derek Jeter.
But, Jeter didn't really have to do anything to keep this game going. Accardo did it for him by balking, which allowed both runners to move up a base, making it a tie game. With the winning run in scoring position, both Jeter and Abreu grounded out to short to end the 9th.
Luis Vizcaino was called on to pitch the 10th. Excepting a single, he didn't really have any trouble and the game remained tied. With A-Rod due up, the Jays turned to Casey Janssen. But, he hit A-Rod, putting the winning run on base. And then Alex was allowed to move to second on a wild pitch. Godzilla struck out for the first out and they opted to intentionally walk Jorge Posada to put runners on 1st and 2nd with 1 out for Robinson Cano. But, Cano beat them with a walk off single to left, scoring A-Rod and ending the game.
So, in the last full inning (3 outs), the Blue Jays had a balk, a hit batter and a wild pitch. All of which proved costly.
Vizcaino got the win, improving his record to 6-2 and lowering his ERA to 4.53 - the lowest it's been since April 18 (1.08). Melky was the only Yankee with 3 hits, going 3 for 4 with a run. Matsui was 2 for 4 with a walk while Cano was 2 for 5 with that RBI. The top 3 hitters in the order (Damon, Jeter, Abreu) combined to go 0 for 13, though Damon did manage 2 walks and a run. The bottom 6 were 10 for 24. A-Rod was 1 for 4 with 1 run and 1 RBI.
The Royals beat the Red Sox, 9-3 and the Indians beat the White Sox, 6-5 in 11, so we gain a game in the division (8 games back now) and remain at 7 back in the Wild Card. Tonight at 7:05 PM ET, we'll have the Rocket (2-4, 4.20) against Shaun Marcum (5-3, 3.68).
Halladay: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
Pettitte: 7 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
For the 8th, the Yankees turned to Kyle Farnsworth and the Blue Jays turned to Scott Downs. The inning started with a Frank Thomas single. Howie Clark pinch ran and Farnsworth made a throwing error on a pick off attempt which allowed Clark to advance to second. Lyle Overbay lined out to Phillips for the first out, but Aaron Hill doubled home Clark to retake the lead. Farnsworth was able to get out of it from there, getting Gregg Zaun to fly out, intentionally walking Matt Stairs and, finally, inducing a John McDonald fly out to end the 8th.
In our half of the 8th, after Bobby Abreu and A-Rod made two outs to start it off, Godzilla and Posada put together back to back singles to put the tying run in scoring position. Unfortunately, Cano struck out to end the rally.
In the 9th, Brian Bruney relieved Farnsworth and he was terrific, retiring Alex Rios, Vernon Wells and Troy Glaus in order to keep the Yankees at just 1 run back. The Blue Jays brought in closer Jeremy Accardo to face Andy Phillips, Melky Cabrera and Johnny Damon. Phillips led off with a single and Miguel Cairo pinch ran for him. Cairo stole his 8th base of the season, moving up to 2nd. Melky singled to right with Cairo being thrown out at the plate for the first out. Melky moved up to second on the throw home and proceeded to steal third. Damon walked to make it 1st and 3rd for Derek Jeter.
But, Jeter didn't really have to do anything to keep this game going. Accardo did it for him by balking, which allowed both runners to move up a base, making it a tie game. With the winning run in scoring position, both Jeter and Abreu grounded out to short to end the 9th.
Luis Vizcaino was called on to pitch the 10th. Excepting a single, he didn't really have any trouble and the game remained tied. With A-Rod due up, the Jays turned to Casey Janssen. But, he hit A-Rod, putting the winning run on base. And then Alex was allowed to move to second on a wild pitch. Godzilla struck out for the first out and they opted to intentionally walk Jorge Posada to put runners on 1st and 2nd with 1 out for Robinson Cano. But, Cano beat them with a walk off single to left, scoring A-Rod and ending the game.
So, in the last full inning (3 outs), the Blue Jays had a balk, a hit batter and a wild pitch. All of which proved costly.
Vizcaino got the win, improving his record to 6-2 and lowering his ERA to 4.53 - the lowest it's been since April 18 (1.08). Melky was the only Yankee with 3 hits, going 3 for 4 with a run. Matsui was 2 for 4 with a walk while Cano was 2 for 5 with that RBI. The top 3 hitters in the order (Damon, Jeter, Abreu) combined to go 0 for 13, though Damon did manage 2 walks and a run. The bottom 6 were 10 for 24. A-Rod was 1 for 4 with 1 run and 1 RBI.
The Royals beat the Red Sox, 9-3 and the Indians beat the White Sox, 6-5 in 11, so we gain a game in the division (8 games back now) and remain at 7 back in the Wild Card. Tonight at 7:05 PM ET, we'll have the Rocket (2-4, 4.20) against Shaun Marcum (5-3, 3.68).
07/17: Durazo Signed
Posted by: Patrick
Chad Jennings reports that Erubiel Durazo has been officially signed and has been allocated to triple A.
Via Dan LaTorraca.
Via Dan LaTorraca.
