Posted by: Patrick
This is my weekly recap of the performance of the YanksBlog.com teams in the Yankees Bloggers Fantasy Baseball League.
Last Week
In the biggest game of the week, it was the top ranked Mike (River Ave. Blues) against the second place James. Unfortunately, the final score didn't end up being all that close as Mike took the game, 8-2. Although both offenses were productive, Mike swept the offensive side with James' two victories coming in ERA and WHIP.
Mike's offense was led by Jason Bay, who turned in a 6 run, 2 home run, 10 RBI, .500 AVG week. Adrian Gonzalez also hit .500 to go along with 2 dingers, 5 runs and 4 RBI. On James' side, it was Miguel Tejada (5 runs, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .409 AVG) and Brian Roberts (5 R, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 SB, .429 AVG). Mike's pitching had 5 wins and 9 saves in comparison to James' 3 and 6. Mike picked up a win each from Smoltz, Hamels, Carmona, Felix Hernandez and Matsuzaka with Hamels striking out 16 for the week. Joe Nathan and Francisco Rodriguez each had 3 saves, Jeremy Accardo had 2 and Kevin Gregg picked up 1. James had wins from Penny, Jenks and Peavy with 2 saves coming from Wagner and Valverde and one a piece from Jenks and Soria.
In the "we are family" game, I defeated Seamus by the score of 8 to 1. Seamus' lone victory came in batting average (.291) with us tying in steals (4). I swept the pitching side as Seamus' pitchers combined for 2 wins, 1 save, 31 K's, a 6.87 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. Offensively, I have to give it to A-Rod, who had 5 runs, 2 homers, 3 RBI, 2 SBs and a (*cough*) .200 average. Prince Fielder had 3 homers on the week. Seamus' top offensive contributions came from Carlos Delgado with 5 runs, 2 HR, 6 runs batted in, 1 stolen base (?!) and a .360 AVG.
On the pitching side, I had 3 wins and 4 saves. My wins came from Pettitte, Kazmir and Zito and my saves all came from one man. Joe Borowski. Mo, Dotel and Street (DL) combined for 0 saves this week for my squad. Kazmir struck out 11. Seamus had wins from Brandon Webb (15 K's) and Jered Weaver and a save from Todd Jones.
Top 3 teams in the league:
1. Mike (51-26-3)
2. James (41-36-3)
T3. Ben (River Ave. Blues) (41-37-2)
T3. EJ (Pinstripe Potentials and Pending Pinstripes) (39-35-6)
This Week
James (2nd, 41-36-3) vs. Dave (Pride of the Yankees) (6th, 36-38-6).
Patrick (9th, 31-43-6) vs. Joseph (River Ave. Blues) (7th, 36-39-5).
Seamus (10th, 30-45-5) vs. Ben (T3rd, 41-37-2).
Last Week
In the biggest game of the week, it was the top ranked Mike (River Ave. Blues) against the second place James. Unfortunately, the final score didn't end up being all that close as Mike took the game, 8-2. Although both offenses were productive, Mike swept the offensive side with James' two victories coming in ERA and WHIP.
Mike's offense was led by Jason Bay, who turned in a 6 run, 2 home run, 10 RBI, .500 AVG week. Adrian Gonzalez also hit .500 to go along with 2 dingers, 5 runs and 4 RBI. On James' side, it was Miguel Tejada (5 runs, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .409 AVG) and Brian Roberts (5 R, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 SB, .429 AVG). Mike's pitching had 5 wins and 9 saves in comparison to James' 3 and 6. Mike picked up a win each from Smoltz, Hamels, Carmona, Felix Hernandez and Matsuzaka with Hamels striking out 16 for the week. Joe Nathan and Francisco Rodriguez each had 3 saves, Jeremy Accardo had 2 and Kevin Gregg picked up 1. James had wins from Penny, Jenks and Peavy with 2 saves coming from Wagner and Valverde and one a piece from Jenks and Soria.
In the "we are family" game, I defeated Seamus by the score of 8 to 1. Seamus' lone victory came in batting average (.291) with us tying in steals (4). I swept the pitching side as Seamus' pitchers combined for 2 wins, 1 save, 31 K's, a 6.87 ERA and 1.61 WHIP. Offensively, I have to give it to A-Rod, who had 5 runs, 2 homers, 3 RBI, 2 SBs and a (*cough*) .200 average. Prince Fielder had 3 homers on the week. Seamus' top offensive contributions came from Carlos Delgado with 5 runs, 2 HR, 6 runs batted in, 1 stolen base (?!) and a .360 AVG.
On the pitching side, I had 3 wins and 4 saves. My wins came from Pettitte, Kazmir and Zito and my saves all came from one man. Joe Borowski. Mo, Dotel and Street (DL) combined for 0 saves this week for my squad. Kazmir struck out 11. Seamus had wins from Brandon Webb (15 K's) and Jered Weaver and a save from Todd Jones.
Top 3 teams in the league:
1. Mike (51-26-3)
2. James (41-36-3)
T3. Ben (River Ave. Blues) (41-37-2)
T3. EJ (Pinstripe Potentials and Pending Pinstripes) (39-35-6)
This Week
James (2nd, 41-36-3) vs. Dave (Pride of the Yankees) (6th, 36-38-6).
Patrick (9th, 31-43-6) vs. Joseph (River Ave. Blues) (7th, 36-39-5).
Seamus (10th, 30-45-5) vs. Ben (T3rd, 41-37-2).
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Clemens will start Monday vs. the White Sox.
05/29: Clemens Next Start
Posted by: Patrick
Bryan Hoch talks about the posibilities for Clemens next start.
If Clemens were to join the Yankees on normal rest, he would line up to pitch on Saturday against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Because the Yankees have their top three pitchers -- Chien-Ming Wang, Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte -- lined up to go in that series, Torre has said that he is not inclined to disrupt the rotation in order to pitch Clemens at Fenway Park, which he feels would create unnecessary dramatics.
If Clemens does not pitch at Boston, it is likely he could make his first big league start of 2007 during the club's series at Chicago June 4-7, likely as soon as Monday.
Because the Yankees have their top three pitchers -- Chien-Ming Wang, Mike Mussina and Andy Pettitte -- lined up to go in that series, Torre has said that he is not inclined to disrupt the rotation in order to pitch Clemens at Fenway Park, which he feels would create unnecessary dramatics.
If Clemens does not pitch at Boston, it is likely he could make his first big league start of 2007 during the club's series at Chicago June 4-7, likely as soon as Monday.
Posted by: Patrick
From the official site:
Frank Howard and Mike Thurman will represent the Yankees at the podium of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft next month, helping announce the club's selections at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex.
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees fell into last place in the A.L. East last night with a 7-2 loss at Rogers Centre. The Yanks are now 12-14 in the month of May and stand 7.5 games behind a tough Tigers team for the A.L. wild card.
The Yankees managed three hits in the first seven innings against Toronto ace (did I say ace?...I meant rotation filler) Dustin McGowan before Matsui finally took him out of the game with a two-run shot in the 8th. The Yankee pitching wasn't much better as Matt DeSalvo struggled with his control, walking three and giving up three runs on five hits in 4 and 2/3. Ron Villone wasn't much better, giving up a bases loaded single and walking in a run. Greg Myers also allowed a two-run single to Aaron Hill.
Honestly to think that the Yankees sit only 7.5 games out of the wild card the way they're playing now is kind of relieving. Only thing is, if it weren't for the fact that their defecit in the division is already 13.5 games, I'd say that Detroit and Cleveland would be tougher teams to catch. Those might really be the two best teams in the American League.
Yanks will try to bounce back behind Andy Pettite tonight at 7 ET. The Blue Jays will be sending out Shaun Marcum.
The Yankees managed three hits in the first seven innings against Toronto ace (did I say ace?...I meant rotation filler) Dustin McGowan before Matsui finally took him out of the game with a two-run shot in the 8th. The Yankee pitching wasn't much better as Matt DeSalvo struggled with his control, walking three and giving up three runs on five hits in 4 and 2/3. Ron Villone wasn't much better, giving up a bases loaded single and walking in a run. Greg Myers also allowed a two-run single to Aaron Hill.
Honestly to think that the Yankees sit only 7.5 games out of the wild card the way they're playing now is kind of relieving. Only thing is, if it weren't for the fact that their defecit in the division is already 13.5 games, I'd say that Detroit and Cleveland would be tougher teams to catch. Those might really be the two best teams in the American League.
Yanks will try to bounce back behind Andy Pettite tonight at 7 ET. The Blue Jays will be sending out Shaun Marcum.
Posted by: Seamus
Tomorrow evening I will be interviewed via phone for an online radio show called The Sports Docket on behalf of YanksBlog.com. The interview will be aired live at 7:30 p.m. Aceman & the Kwass will be conducting the interview and we will be covering issues such as the Yankees' early season struggles. It's pretty cool I think so anybody who wants to hear my voice can tune in because God knows I've heard it enough myself.
05/28: The '07 Yankees...A New Low
Posted by: James
When you've just gotten swept by the LAAngels and have slipped to 6 games under .500, how do you show your fans that there's still some life in your team? You hold a team meeting. Oh, and you get shut down by a kid with a career 2-7 win loss record and a 6.80 ERA. Yeah, that's the ticket.
That's 13.5 games back now in the AL East but who's counting that anymore? It's 8.5 games back in the Wild Card race. And Roger? I don't know if he's the answer...since the starting pitching hasn't been all that bad. Yeesh.
That's 13.5 games back now in the AL East but who's counting that anymore? It's 8.5 games back in the Wild Card race. And Roger? I don't know if he's the answer...since the starting pitching hasn't been all that bad. Yeesh.
05/28: Clemens Great in Third Start
Posted by: Patrick
I'm sure David will have In his impressions from the game later, but just to report on the performance - in his third Minor League start, this time at triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Clemens threw 6 shutout innings, allowing just 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6. He threw 89 pitches including 58 for strikes.
Of course, as I write this, the Yankees are losing 3-0 to the Blue Jays in the 7th. Anything can happen - but for anything to happen, we have to actually win baseball games. Still, the Clemens start is encouraging and hopefully he'll make his debut against Boston later this week.
Of course, as I write this, the Yankees are losing 3-0 to the Blue Jays in the 7th. Anything can happen - but for anything to happen, we have to actually win baseball games. Still, the Clemens start is encouraging and hopefully he'll make his debut against Boston later this week.
Posted by: David
On Saturday morning I was reading our local newspaper and as I turned to the sports section, front and center was Roger Clemens. I proceeded to read the article and it mentioned that bullpen box and standing room only seats would be on sale beginning at 10am for Monday's game.
I raced up to the box office and secured two tickets for this afternoon's contest. Our papers' today say this will promise to be the single most covered sporting event in the history of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
ESPN will be broadcasting pitch-by-pitch and the number of press credentials requested is unprecedented. The question is my mind though is: will the "Rocket" be enough to resurrect a terrible season so far?
If all goes well today, the "Rocket should join the Yankee rotation sometime this coming weekend in Boston or perhaps he will be held back until Chicago.
However, he can only pitch once every five days and he can't help our anemic offense either. Hopefully his presence will energize a team that simply for most of the season to date has looked flat.
Whatever the case may be, Memorial Day baseball with the Rocket pitching will prove to be memorable regardless of the outcome.
I raced up to the box office and secured two tickets for this afternoon's contest. Our papers' today say this will promise to be the single most covered sporting event in the history of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
ESPN will be broadcasting pitch-by-pitch and the number of press credentials requested is unprecedented. The question is my mind though is: will the "Rocket" be enough to resurrect a terrible season so far?
If all goes well today, the "Rocket should join the Yankee rotation sometime this coming weekend in Boston or perhaps he will be held back until Chicago.
However, he can only pitch once every five days and he can't help our anemic offense either. Hopefully his presence will energize a team that simply for most of the season to date has looked flat.
Whatever the case may be, Memorial Day baseball with the Rocket pitching will prove to be memorable regardless of the outcome.
Posted by: David
The Yankees have hit the low point of a very disappointing season. They got swept at home by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Sunday afternoon 4-3.
Mike Mussina had given up only two runs when he was yanked early in the sixth after walking the leadoff hitter. He was relieved by Scott Proctor, who allowed a double followed by a walk to load the bases. He then proceeded to walk two additional men in a row to force in the go ahead runs.
The Yankees got close in the bottom of the ninth when they put there first two runners on base with no outs. Melky Cabrera hit a shot to right which was caught but a run scored to cut the deficit to one run. Jeter was the last hope and he flew out deep to right center with the tying run on third.
The Yankees are now six games under .500 (the worst point of the season) and have fallen (count 'em) 12 1/2 games behind the rival Boston Red Sox.
The question will be asked more and more. Does Torre need to go? Will Cashman be right behind Torre? or Will both of them get the boot simultaneously?
Yankee fans are left to wonder!!
Update: Facts regarding Proctor's appearance fixed. Thanks mattymatty.
Mike Mussina had given up only two runs when he was yanked early in the sixth after walking the leadoff hitter. He was relieved by Scott Proctor, who allowed a double followed by a walk to load the bases. He then proceeded to walk two additional men in a row to force in the go ahead runs.
The Yankees got close in the bottom of the ninth when they put there first two runners on base with no outs. Melky Cabrera hit a shot to right which was caught but a run scored to cut the deficit to one run. Jeter was the last hope and he flew out deep to right center with the tying run on third.
The Yankees are now six games under .500 (the worst point of the season) and have fallen (count 'em) 12 1/2 games behind the rival Boston Red Sox.
The question will be asked more and more. Does Torre need to go? Will Cashman be right behind Torre? or Will both of them get the boot simultaneously?
Yankee fans are left to wonder!!
Update: Facts regarding Proctor's appearance fixed. Thanks mattymatty.
