Posted by: Michael
First pitch to Derek Jeter, and he puts it into the stands for a home run. This set the game's tone and the Yankees clearly dominated the Oakland Athletics this evening in taking the win. In doing so, the Yanks assume sole possession of the AL Wild Card.
Oakland's Barry Zito lasted only a little over 3 innings as he gave up 6 runs on 9 hits. It was the shortest start of the season for Zito, and clearly the Yankees did what was needed in getting him to throw 50 pitches in the first two innings.
Chacon pitched another beauty, and bounced back after his last performance, with pitching 6 2/3 innings and giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. Gordon and Rivera finished the game.
There's no game tonight as the Yankees are travelling back home. Tomorrow night the Yanks take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Randy Johnson (13-8, 4.04 ERA) takes on Casey Fossum (8-11, 4.92 ERA) at the Stadium. Game time is 7:05pm ET.
Oakland's Barry Zito lasted only a little over 3 innings as he gave up 6 runs on 9 hits. It was the shortest start of the season for Zito, and clearly the Yankees did what was needed in getting him to throw 50 pitches in the first two innings.
Chacon pitched another beauty, and bounced back after his last performance, with pitching 6 2/3 innings and giving up 2 runs on 5 hits. Gordon and Rivera finished the game.
There's no game tonight as the Yankees are travelling back home. Tomorrow night the Yanks take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Randy Johnson (13-8, 4.04 ERA) takes on Casey Fossum (8-11, 4.92 ERA) at the Stadium. Game time is 7:05pm ET.
Posted by: Patrick
The finalists for the American League Hank Aaron Award have been announced. They are A-Rod, Miguel Tejada, David Ortiz, Paul Konerko, Vladimir Guerrero and Mark Teixeira. Voting starts September 6.
Via Brian MacMillan.
Via Brian MacMillan.
Posted by: Patrick
On Friday, the Yankees tied the record for most players used a season (50) when Wil Nieves came into the game. We've got 27 games left to try and break it. The problem is that everyone currently on the roster has already played a game. Barring injury, we may just be stuck right where we are...
Via Brian MacMillan.
Via Brian MacMillan.
Posted by: Patrick
Well, it's not 12-0, but close enough. Replacing the injured Mike Mussina, Aaron Small was dyamite today, pitching his first career shutout en route to his 6th win of the year. Over 9 innings, he threw 112 pitches - striking out 3 while walking 2 and allowing 5 hits. His record improves to 6-0.
The Yankee bats supported him with 7 runs, including 5 2 out RBIs (3 from Giambi and 2 from A-Rod), on 9 hits and 4 walks. The offense was led by Giambi (1 for 4, 1 HR, 3 RBI), A-Rod (3 for 3, 1 run, 2 RBI) and Matsui (0 for 4, 0 BB, 2 RBI, 1 run - funny line right there). The other runs were scored by Sheffield, Posada, Cano and Crosby (who got the start in center). Cano added 2 hits of his own with Jeter, Posada and Crosby each coming out with 1 hit apiece.
Matsui's 2 RBI put him at 100 for the year. If he maintains this pace, he'll finish with his highest RBI total in a season as a Yankee, with room to spare. A-Rod's 2 put him at 108 and Giambi's HR marks number 26.
The Yankees are now in a 2 way (3 if Cleveland wins) tie for the Wild Card lead. Shawn Chacon will look to rebound against Barry Zito (12-10 with a 3.37 ERA) tomorrow at 8:05 PM Eastern.
The Yankee bats supported him with 7 runs, including 5 2 out RBIs (3 from Giambi and 2 from A-Rod), on 9 hits and 4 walks. The offense was led by Giambi (1 for 4, 1 HR, 3 RBI), A-Rod (3 for 3, 1 run, 2 RBI) and Matsui (0 for 4, 0 BB, 2 RBI, 1 run - funny line right there). The other runs were scored by Sheffield, Posada, Cano and Crosby (who got the start in center). Cano added 2 hits of his own with Jeter, Posada and Crosby each coming out with 1 hit apiece.
Matsui's 2 RBI put him at 100 for the year. If he maintains this pace, he'll finish with his highest RBI total in a season as a Yankee, with room to spare. A-Rod's 2 put him at 108 and Giambi's HR marks number 26.
The Yankees are now in a 2 way (3 if Cleveland wins) tie for the Wild Card lead. Shawn Chacon will look to rebound against Barry Zito (12-10 with a 3.37 ERA) tomorrow at 8:05 PM Eastern.
09/03: Hurricane Katrina
Posted by: Patrick
Hello,
As I am sure you are aware, our country is now dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This has and will affect many, many people. There is a lot of work to be done and people that need to be helped. In line with this, I wanted to put out a call to the users of this site to donate money to the charity of your choosing, if you are so inclined. If you don't know what charity to donate to, donate to the American Red Cross. Instapundit.com has a list of charities, as well. Please feel free to use the comments section of this entry to recommend a charity.
Thank you for reading.
As I am sure you are aware, our country is now dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This has and will affect many, many people. There is a lot of work to be done and people that need to be helped. In line with this, I wanted to put out a call to the users of this site to donate money to the charity of your choosing, if you are so inclined. If you don't know what charity to donate to, donate to the American Red Cross. Instapundit.com has a list of charities, as well. Please feel free to use the comments section of this entry to recommend a charity.
Thank you for reading.
Posted by: Patrick
Al Leiter couldn't get out of the first inning, giving up 6 earned runs over 2/3 of an inning pitched. Jorge De Paula (his first appearance of the year) would relieve him and eat up 5 and 1/3 innings, allowing 6 earned runs of his own, before giving way to Wayne Franklin, who pitched the final 2 innings scoreless and retired every batter he faced.
In the end, all the A's needed was 1 run because the Yankees couldn't even score that. The Yankees' 7 hits and 5 walks amounted to nil. Matt Lawton went 2 for 2 and was the only Yankee (or lineup spot) to pick up more than 1 hit. Jeter, Sierra, Womack, Posada and Cano were the other Yankees to pick up hits. Mark Bellhorn got 2 ABs playing shortstop and John Flaherty got some time at first. Wil Nieves got his first MLB action as a Yankee. 16 position players were used, as the starters were pulled as the game was deemed out of reach.
We now find ourselves 1 game back in the Wild Card race and 3.5 back in the division. Aaron Small (5-0, 3.03) returns to the rotation today, making his first start since August 10. He'll face Kirk Saarloos (9-6, 3.98). A win will give us a share of the Wild Card lead.
In the end, all the A's needed was 1 run because the Yankees couldn't even score that. The Yankees' 7 hits and 5 walks amounted to nil. Matt Lawton went 2 for 2 and was the only Yankee (or lineup spot) to pick up more than 1 hit. Jeter, Sierra, Womack, Posada and Cano were the other Yankees to pick up hits. Mark Bellhorn got 2 ABs playing shortstop and John Flaherty got some time at first. Wil Nieves got his first MLB action as a Yankee. 16 position players were used, as the starters were pulled as the game was deemed out of reach.
We now find ourselves 1 game back in the Wild Card race and 3.5 back in the division. Aaron Small (5-0, 3.03) returns to the rotation today, making his first start since August 10. He'll face Kirk Saarloos (9-6, 3.98). A win will give us a share of the Wild Card lead.
09/02: Brown Done
Posted by: Patrick
It's pretty much official. With Kevin Brown being placed on the 60 day DL, he looks to have thrown his final pitch for the Yankees - and perhaps for any team.
At the time of the trade, I felt it was a risk worth taking. Throw out salary because that has limited meaning here. Brown was coming off of a year in which he pitched 32 games, going 14-9 with a 2.39 ERA. He had thrown 211 innings. He had had injury trouble in the two years prior, but had performed very well overall. Weaver, on the other hand, had gone 7-9 with a 5.99 ERA and was 12-12 with a 5.34 ERA as a Yankee. Young with some potential? Possibly, but he simply hadn't performed well. Hindsight is always 20-20.
Since the trade:
Kevin Brown
35 games. 14-13 with a 4.95 ERA.
Jeff Weaver
62 games. 26-21 with a 4.10 ERA.
So, Weaver has vastly outperformed Brown while being younger and earning less money. Would he have done it in New York? Who knows, but I guess not. Kevin Brown has been a disappointment and, while the trade didn't work out in our favor, I can't say that it was really a terrible deal or any great ripoff because how Weaver would have performed in New York is anyones guess.
At the time of the trade, I felt it was a risk worth taking. Throw out salary because that has limited meaning here. Brown was coming off of a year in which he pitched 32 games, going 14-9 with a 2.39 ERA. He had thrown 211 innings. He had had injury trouble in the two years prior, but had performed very well overall. Weaver, on the other hand, had gone 7-9 with a 5.99 ERA and was 12-12 with a 5.34 ERA as a Yankee. Young with some potential? Possibly, but he simply hadn't performed well. Hindsight is always 20-20.
Since the trade:
Kevin Brown
35 games. 14-13 with a 4.95 ERA.
Jeff Weaver
62 games. 26-21 with a 4.10 ERA.
So, Weaver has vastly outperformed Brown while being younger and earning less money. Would he have done it in New York? Who knows, but I guess not. Kevin Brown has been a disappointment and, while the trade didn't work out in our favor, I can't say that it was really a terrible deal or any great ripoff because how Weaver would have performed in New York is anyones guess.
Posted by: Michael
Jaret Wright was cruising along pitching into the sixth inning. The Yankees at that time were winning 1-0. Then Seattle's Raul Ibanez steps to the plate and hits a line-drive right off the collarbone of Wright, which then bounced off his neck. Wright left the game, then things just got worse.
Enter Tanyon Sturtze who was a terrific reliever until Joe and Mel decide to let him make an emergency start back in July, he hasn't been quite the same since then. Sturtze gave up the game tying single to tie the game 1-1. He also gave up a home run to Miguel Ojeda in the seventh as the Mariners went on to take the win.
Tests on Wright's shoulder and collarbone were negative, thankfully. Although I'm sure he will experience some stiffness in the coming days. Hopefully we won't miss a start.
Offensively the Yankees couldn't get it going. They left 8 men on base for the day.
Ramiro Mendoza did make an apperance today pitching the 8th inning and giving up two more runs. It was his first apperance since last year playing with Boston. A strange pickup, but it has been that way this year with the Yankees picking up Bellhorn and Embree. It'll be interesting to see if any other Boston leftovers will become Yankees.
The Yankees continue their west coast swing tomorrow night down in Oakland. They take on the Athletics in what will probably be a key matchup for the wildcard. Al Leiter (7-10, 5.75 ERA) takes on Danny Haren (11-10, 3.99 ERA). Both pitchers are pitching great now. With Mussina tapped to miss his next start, we must win this game! Game time is 10:05pm ET.
Enter Tanyon Sturtze who was a terrific reliever until Joe and Mel decide to let him make an emergency start back in July, he hasn't been quite the same since then. Sturtze gave up the game tying single to tie the game 1-1. He also gave up a home run to Miguel Ojeda in the seventh as the Mariners went on to take the win.
Tests on Wright's shoulder and collarbone were negative, thankfully. Although I'm sure he will experience some stiffness in the coming days. Hopefully we won't miss a start.
Offensively the Yankees couldn't get it going. They left 8 men on base for the day.
Ramiro Mendoza did make an apperance today pitching the 8th inning and giving up two more runs. It was his first apperance since last year playing with Boston. A strange pickup, but it has been that way this year with the Yankees picking up Bellhorn and Embree. It'll be interesting to see if any other Boston leftovers will become Yankees.
The Yankees continue their west coast swing tomorrow night down in Oakland. They take on the Athletics in what will probably be a key matchup for the wildcard. Al Leiter (7-10, 5.75 ERA) takes on Danny Haren (11-10, 3.99 ERA). Both pitchers are pitching great now. With Mussina tapped to miss his next start, we must win this game! Game time is 10:05pm ET.
09/01: Bob Sheppard to the Hall?
Posted by: Patrick
Steve Lombardi suggests:
I agree. George Steinbrenner is a Hall of Fame owner. Bob Sheppard is a Hall of Fame PA announcer.
OK, there's got to be a way to get people like Sheppard into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Anyone who gets a paycheck associated with working in baseball for 55 years, and, who is (in a way) part of the team's brand in the minds of the baseball public, should be in Cooperstown.
I agree. George Steinbrenner is a Hall of Fame owner. Bob Sheppard is a Hall of Fame PA announcer.
09/01: Hot and Cold - August 2005
Posted by: Patrick
The Yankees went 19-10 in August. Key performers:
Hot
Tom Gordon
13 games. 1-0, 0.68 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, .159 BAA.
Alex Rodriguez
29 games. .324 BA, 22 R, 7 2B, 12 HR, 24 RBI, .429 OBA, .733 SLG, 1.162 OPS.
Derek Jeter
28 games. .336 BA, 22 R, 6 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, .402 OBA, .872 OPS.
Aaron Small
6 games (2 started). 3-0, 2.42 ERA.
Cold
Robinson Cano
28 games. .207 BA (23 for 111), 10 R, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .252 OBA, .251 SLG, .513 OPS.
Mike Mussina
6 games. 2-2, 6.68 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, .313 BAA.
Tony Womack
20 games. .218 BA (12 for 55), 2 RBI, .214 OBA, .273 SLG, .487 OPS.
Tanyon Sturtze
13 games. 1-1, 1 save, 5.11 ERA, 1.78 WHIP.
Hideki Matsui
29 games. .254 BA, 14 R, 3 HR, 17 RBI, .310 OBA, .390 SLG, .700 OPS.
Hot
Tom Gordon
13 games. 1-0, 0.68 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, .159 BAA.
Alex Rodriguez
29 games. .324 BA, 22 R, 7 2B, 12 HR, 24 RBI, .429 OBA, .733 SLG, 1.162 OPS.
Derek Jeter
28 games. .336 BA, 22 R, 6 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 11 RBI, .402 OBA, .872 OPS.
Aaron Small
6 games (2 started). 3-0, 2.42 ERA.
Cold
Robinson Cano
28 games. .207 BA (23 for 111), 10 R, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .252 OBA, .251 SLG, .513 OPS.
Mike Mussina
6 games. 2-2, 6.68 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, .313 BAA.
Tony Womack
20 games. .218 BA (12 for 55), 2 RBI, .214 OBA, .273 SLG, .487 OPS.
Tanyon Sturtze
13 games. 1-1, 1 save, 5.11 ERA, 1.78 WHIP.
Hideki Matsui
29 games. .254 BA, 14 R, 3 HR, 17 RBI, .310 OBA, .390 SLG, .700 OPS.
