Posted by: Seamus
You know, Brett Gardner hits pretty well for a guy who can't hit. Gardner ended Saturday's game with a walk-off single in the 13th inning that scored Robinson Cano to give the Yankees a 3-2 victory. Losses by both Tampa Bay and Boston brought the Yankees a game closer in the standings.
In what was probably the most boring 13-inning game ever played, the Yankees pulled a victory out of their hats, despite leaving 13 runners on base and going just 3-15 with runners in scoring position (.200). Gardner led the team, believe it or not, with 3 hits. Derek Jeter, Bobby Abreu and Robinson Cano each had 2 hits, as well.
Sidney Ponson was solid once again, and it looked like yet another good start by him would go to waste, as he left the game in the 7th with the Yankees trailing 2-0. Ponson finished with a line of 2 runs on 7 hits in 6 1/3 innings. The bullpen was phenominal, as six different relievers combined for 6 2/3 innings of scoreless ball. That included two innings from Mariano Rivera, who for a day escaped his tie-game jitters, pitching scoreless innings in the 10th and 11th.
Poor Chris Britton couldn't even get into a 13-inning game. Billy Traber was warming up for the Yanks to pitch the 14th.
Mike Mussina will be facing Brian Bannister this afternoon in the rubber game. Game starts at 1:05 ET.
In what was probably the most boring 13-inning game ever played, the Yankees pulled a victory out of their hats, despite leaving 13 runners on base and going just 3-15 with runners in scoring position (.200). Gardner led the team, believe it or not, with 3 hits. Derek Jeter, Bobby Abreu and Robinson Cano each had 2 hits, as well.
Sidney Ponson was solid once again, and it looked like yet another good start by him would go to waste, as he left the game in the 7th with the Yankees trailing 2-0. Ponson finished with a line of 2 runs on 7 hits in 6 1/3 innings. The bullpen was phenominal, as six different relievers combined for 6 2/3 innings of scoreless ball. That included two innings from Mariano Rivera, who for a day escaped his tie-game jitters, pitching scoreless innings in the 10th and 11th.
Poor Chris Britton couldn't even get into a 13-inning game. Billy Traber was warming up for the Yanks to pitch the 14th.
Mike Mussina will be facing Brian Bannister this afternoon in the rubber game. Game starts at 1:05 ET.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham has the details on the draft signings made before today's deadline. He notes that, according to Baseball America, the Yankees signed supplemental first round pick, LHP Jeremy Bleich. His bonus was $700,000.
Abraham notes that if that amount is right, it's below what that slot would usually command. Bleich's elbow injury may be more serious than first thought. They also signed their 27th round pick, SS Garrison Lassiter, for $700,000, as well.
As was reported earlier today, first rounder Gerrit Cole did not sign. Second round pick Scott Bittle also did not sign.
Abraham notes that if that amount is right, it's below what that slot would usually command. Bleich's elbow injury may be more serious than first thought. They also signed their 27th round pick, SS Garrison Lassiter, for $700,000, as well.
As was reported earlier today, first rounder Gerrit Cole did not sign. Second round pick Scott Bittle also did not sign.
Posted by: Patrick
The losses are mounting. It was a tough one tonight, as the Yankees wasted a good outing from Andy Pettitte, who threw 7 innings and 6 hit, 3 run ball. He struck out 7 and walked 4.
The Yankees first run came on an RBI single by Derek Jeter, scoring Jose Molina. They tied it up, 3-3, in the bottom of the 7th, thanks to an RBI single by Bobby Abreu, that scored Damon, and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Alex Rodriguez, that allowed Jeter to score. Pettitte left with the game tied.
Edwar Ramirez threw a scoreless eighth and gave way to Mariano in the ninth. Once again, Mo struggled in a tie game. After getting the first out, he allowed a double, single and then threw a wild pitch, which brought a run around.
If the top half of the inning was frustrating, the bottom half may have been even worse. Wilson Betemit pinch hit for Jose Molina and singled. Justin Christian came in to pinch run for Betemit. As a pinch runner, the one thing you definitely don't want to do is get picked off. But, that's what Christian did. With the top of the order due up, Christian was picked off. One out.
Damon grounded to the shortstop for the second out. But, the Yankees weren't done yet. Jeter stroked a two out single to right and Bobby Abreu walked. A-Rod then hit an infield single, loading the bases for Jason Giambi. That's where it would end, as Giambi flew out to end the game. Argh.
Tomorrow, at 1:05 ET, we'll have Sidney Ponson (3-2, 4.72 as a Yankee) going against Zack Greinke (9-8, 4.09), who will be returning from his recent suspension.
The Yankees first run came on an RBI single by Derek Jeter, scoring Jose Molina. They tied it up, 3-3, in the bottom of the 7th, thanks to an RBI single by Bobby Abreu, that scored Damon, and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Alex Rodriguez, that allowed Jeter to score. Pettitte left with the game tied.
Edwar Ramirez threw a scoreless eighth and gave way to Mariano in the ninth. Once again, Mo struggled in a tie game. After getting the first out, he allowed a double, single and then threw a wild pitch, which brought a run around.
If the top half of the inning was frustrating, the bottom half may have been even worse. Wilson Betemit pinch hit for Jose Molina and singled. Justin Christian came in to pinch run for Betemit. As a pinch runner, the one thing you definitely don't want to do is get picked off. But, that's what Christian did. With the top of the order due up, Christian was picked off. One out.
Damon grounded to the shortstop for the second out. But, the Yankees weren't done yet. Jeter stroked a two out single to right and Bobby Abreu walked. A-Rod then hit an infield single, loading the bases for Jason Giambi. That's where it would end, as Giambi flew out to end the game. Argh.
Tomorrow, at 1:05 ET, we'll have Sidney Ponson (3-2, 4.72 as a Yankee) going against Zack Greinke (9-8, 4.09), who will be returning from his recent suspension.
Posted by: Patrick
The AP's Ronald Blum reports that, according to a source, the Yankees have fired two two that are under investigation in MLB's probe of contract skimming with Latin American players.
The Yankees terminated the contracts of Carlos Rios, their director of Latin American scouting, and Ramon Valdivia, their Dominican Republic scouting director, a baseball official said Friday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.
08/15: Britton Up
Posted by: Patrick
Bryan Hoch reports that Chris Britton has been called up, taking the place of the injured Dan Giese. Darrell Rasner will start on Tuesday in place of Giese.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Melky Cabrera has been optioned to Triple-A while Richie Sexson has been released.
In their spots, we have outfielder Brett Gardner and infielder Cody Ransom coming up from the minors.
In their spots, we have outfielder Brett Gardner and infielder Cody Ransom coming up from the minors.
08/15: Open Mike Lunch at RAB
Posted by: James
Anyone who reads this site reads River Ave Blues for sure, but in case you didn't notice his comment last night on the DoTF thread, Mike A. will be hosting a chat on RAB at 2 (EST) today.
The Ax (hey, he gives all the prospects nicknames...) is a very knowledgeable and opinionated guy and while I probably won't be able to head over at 2 to take part, I will certainly read the transcript as I look forward to seeing the questions and reading Mike's responses. If you have the time, head over and check it out.
The Ax (hey, he gives all the prospects nicknames...) is a very knowledgeable and opinionated guy and while I probably won't be able to head over at 2 to take part, I will certainly read the transcript as I look forward to seeing the questions and reading Mike's responses. If you have the time, head over and check it out.
Posted by: Patrick
Tyler Kepner reports:
It could be just a negotiating tactic. The deadline is in a few short hours, so we'll know soon. If Cole doesn't sign, we'll receive a compensatory pick, in next year's draft, right after the spot we selected Cole in. Since he was drafted at the 28 slot, we'd effectively receive the 29th overall pick in the draft.
According to a person involved in the negotiations, the Yankees have learned that [first round pick Gerrit] Cole intends to go to college, no matter what they offer. The person was granted anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly before Friday’s deadline for teams to sign drafted players.
It could be just a negotiating tactic. The deadline is in a few short hours, so we'll know soon. If Cole doesn't sign, we'll receive a compensatory pick, in next year's draft, right after the spot we selected Cole in. Since he was drafted at the 28 slot, we'd effectively receive the 29th overall pick in the draft.
08/14: Giese to DL
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that Dan Giese has been placed on the 15-day DL with rotator cuff tendinitis.
Rotator cuff tendinitis is an epidemic!
Rotator cuff tendinitis is an epidemic!
Posted by: Patrick
Ed Price of The Star-Ledger spoke with Triple-A catcher Chad Moeller, who caught Phil Hughes on Tuesday. Moeller reports that Hughes is a new pitcher, as compared to the pitcher he was earlier this season, thanks to increased velocity and a new pitch: a cut fastball.
