Posted by: Patrick
With the expanding rosters, Phil Coke and Chad Moeller have been promoted to the Major League club. They are the only two players at the Scraton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate told that they will be promoted, says Chad Jennings. He notes that there is a better than average chance that more people will be coming, though.
Posted by: Patrick
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com points to the 2009 Ford C. Frick Award voting page. The top three fan selections will be included on the ten person ballot, from which the honoree will be selected.
Hoch notes that other current or former Yankees broadcasters are on the ballot, as well, such as Michael Kay, John Sterling, Jim Kaat, Ken Singleton, Bill White, Frank Messer and Tony Kubek.
Hoch notes that other current or former Yankees broadcasters are on the ballot, as well, such as Michael Kay, John Sterling, Jim Kaat, Ken Singleton, Bill White, Frank Messer and Tony Kubek.
Posted by: Patrick
Chad Jennings, who is on fire today, reports that Phil Hughes and Humberto Sanchez will be headed to the Arizona Fall League.
Mike Axisa says that Austin Jackson and Kevin Russo have already been confirmed as going, adding that the Yanks have three more spots to fill (one infielder and two pitchers). Jennings mentioned that Nardi Contreras, Yankees pitching coordinator, mentioned Chris Garcia, Jeff Marquez and Ian Kennedy as candidates.
Mike Axisa says that Austin Jackson and Kevin Russo have already been confirmed as going, adding that the Yanks have three more spots to fill (one infielder and two pitchers). Jennings mentioned that Nardi Contreras, Yankees pitching coordinator, mentioned Chris Garcia, Jeff Marquez and Ian Kennedy as candidates.
Posted by: Patrick
Chad Jennings reports that Dan Giese will be activated from the DL on Tuesday.
Posted by: Patrick
Chad Jennings reports:
Before I get into some final September call-up speculation, let me update you on Alan Horne (left). The story has been floating around that Horne had surgery to repair a slightly torn rotator cuff. I just shot some text message back and forth with Horne himself who confirmed the procedure took place on Friday. For a guy who spent far too much of the season using he word "frustrated" over and over again, it must have been -- in a strange way -- good news to find out that there was a physical problem.
"It's kind of a relief and I'm supposed to be ready (for) spring trainin," Horne wrote, as always, letting his southern accent come through in the way he types.
"It's kind of a relief and I'm supposed to be ready (for) spring trainin," Horne wrote, as always, letting his southern accent come through in the way he types.
Posted by: Seamus
This was exactly the type of loss the Yankees couldn't afford. Trailing Boston by 6 games in the wild card race with 27 games to go, you gotta win games in which you're leading 6-2 heading into the 7th. But the Yankees didn't get it done this time, and a three-run 7th and two-run 8th helped push the Blue Jays past the Yankees by a score of 7-6. Insult was added to injury a few hours later as the Red Sox trounced the White sox, pushing the Yanks to a seemingly insurmountable seven games behind Boston in the standings.
The Yankees jumped ahead early with a two-run 1st, highlighted by RBI singles off the bats of both A-Rod and Jason Giambi. After the Jays tied it in the top of the 4th, the Yankees went back ahead in the bottom of the inning off of back-to-back homers by Robinson Cano and Ivan Rodriguez. A two-run 5th made it 6-2 Yankees.
Darrell Rasner was good, but could not recover from a colossal error by Robinson Cano, who flipped the ball out of the reach of Derek Jeter on what would have been an easy double play with no outs in the 7th. Both of those runners would come around to score in what would eventually be a three-run inning. After an RBI single by Jose Bautista, Rasner would be lifted for Brian Bruney, who allowed the other two runs (both charged to Rasner).
The Yankees used three pitchers, including Bruney, in the 8th. All three pitchers struggled, as Bruney, Damaso Marte and Edwar Ramirez all allowed at least one hit. Another RBI single off the bat of Jose Bautista tied the game against Edwar Ramirez. The Jays went ahead when the next batter, Greg Zaun, scored Adam Lind on an RBI groundout.
The Yankees tried to rally in the bottom of the 9th, and got the the first two runners on for Alex Rodriguez. As long as he doesn't ground into another double play, I'm thinking, we're in good shape. Rodriguez then completely scorches the 3-2 pitch down the 3rd base line and - it's right at Jose Bautista, who steps on third and throws to first for an unreal, unfortunate and unlucky double play. Cody Ransom, who was probably inserted a bit prematurely for defense, flew out to left to the end the game in the ensuing at-bat.
Well this loss kind of dampens any hope I had remaining about this season, especially losing a game like this with Roy Halladay facing us the next day. Some were saying that really all we needed to do was pick up three games in the standings before the final series in Boston, but I am not anticipating a sweep, so I was realistically thinking we'd have to cut the lead to one game. Now I think picking up four games and hoping for the miracle sweep is the only hope we have, albeit a long shot. But it's enough I guess to make me still watch.
The Yankees will play out the rubber game of this series this afternoon at 1:05 ET before heading to Detroit to play a makeup game tomorrow night. Andy Pettitte will be on the mound and will have to bring his A++ game, as the Yankees will be going up against the abominable Roy Halladay.
And if by any chance you are reading this from the New Orleans area, you should probably shut off your computer and as Ray Nagin says, "Get the heck out."
The Yankees jumped ahead early with a two-run 1st, highlighted by RBI singles off the bats of both A-Rod and Jason Giambi. After the Jays tied it in the top of the 4th, the Yankees went back ahead in the bottom of the inning off of back-to-back homers by Robinson Cano and Ivan Rodriguez. A two-run 5th made it 6-2 Yankees.
Darrell Rasner was good, but could not recover from a colossal error by Robinson Cano, who flipped the ball out of the reach of Derek Jeter on what would have been an easy double play with no outs in the 7th. Both of those runners would come around to score in what would eventually be a three-run inning. After an RBI single by Jose Bautista, Rasner would be lifted for Brian Bruney, who allowed the other two runs (both charged to Rasner).
The Yankees used three pitchers, including Bruney, in the 8th. All three pitchers struggled, as Bruney, Damaso Marte and Edwar Ramirez all allowed at least one hit. Another RBI single off the bat of Jose Bautista tied the game against Edwar Ramirez. The Jays went ahead when the next batter, Greg Zaun, scored Adam Lind on an RBI groundout.
The Yankees tried to rally in the bottom of the 9th, and got the the first two runners on for Alex Rodriguez. As long as he doesn't ground into another double play, I'm thinking, we're in good shape. Rodriguez then completely scorches the 3-2 pitch down the 3rd base line and - it's right at Jose Bautista, who steps on third and throws to first for an unreal, unfortunate and unlucky double play. Cody Ransom, who was probably inserted a bit prematurely for defense, flew out to left to the end the game in the ensuing at-bat.
Well this loss kind of dampens any hope I had remaining about this season, especially losing a game like this with Roy Halladay facing us the next day. Some were saying that really all we needed to do was pick up three games in the standings before the final series in Boston, but I am not anticipating a sweep, so I was realistically thinking we'd have to cut the lead to one game. Now I think picking up four games and hoping for the miracle sweep is the only hope we have, albeit a long shot. But it's enough I guess to make me still watch.
The Yankees will play out the rubber game of this series this afternoon at 1:05 ET before heading to Detroit to play a makeup game tomorrow night. Andy Pettitte will be on the mound and will have to bring his A++ game, as the Yankees will be going up against the abominable Roy Halladay.
And if by any chance you are reading this from the New Orleans area, you should probably shut off your computer and as Ray Nagin says, "Get the heck out."
Posted by: Patrick
Are you sitting down? Good. Brace yourself now. Carl Pavano took the hill tonight against Yankee killer A.J. Burnett. And we won. Yes, we beat A.J. Burnett. And Carl Pavano got the win.
It's not like Burnett didn't turn in his usual performance, though. He did. He threw an 8 inning complete game (seeing as the Yankees didn't have to hit in the 9th), allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 after 108 pitches.
It took us 6 pitchers, but we outdueled him and it all started with Pavano, who threw 72 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits, 1 walk and 1 strikeout.
Girardi got a little fancy with the pen over the final 3 innings. First, he went to Brian Bruney, who retired one batter. Then, he went to Damaso Marte, who had no problem with the final 2 batters in the 7th.
In the 8th, he turned to Jose Veras. Veras put runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs and Girardi went to Edwar Ramirez to face Travis Snider, who was making his MLB debut today. Edwar struck him out. Not quite done tinkering, Girardi submitted Mariano, who elicited a ground ball for the second out, before striking out Marco Scutaro to close out the eighth.
In the 9th, Mariano allowed a single, but retired everyone else, nailing down save number 32. Bobby Abreu doubled home Johnny Damon and then Jason Giambi hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Giambi.
The Yankees won't be gaining any games tonight, with Boston already claiming a big victory and the Rays up by 10 late. But, Darrell Rasner (5-9, 5.03) will get the start tomorrow against John Parrish (1-0, 4.05). For what it's worth, Rasner is 1-0 againt the Blue Jays in two starts, with a 3.09 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and .222 BAA.
All of the Yankees offense came in one inning, the fourth.
It's not like Burnett didn't turn in his usual performance, though. He did. He threw an 8 inning complete game (seeing as the Yankees didn't have to hit in the 9th), allowing 2 earned runs on 7 hits and 1 walk while striking out 8 after 108 pitches.
It took us 6 pitchers, but we outdueled him and it all started with Pavano, who threw 72 pitches over 6 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits, 1 walk and 1 strikeout.
Girardi got a little fancy with the pen over the final 3 innings. First, he went to Brian Bruney, who retired one batter. Then, he went to Damaso Marte, who had no problem with the final 2 batters in the 7th.
In the 8th, he turned to Jose Veras. Veras put runners on 1st and 2nd with no outs and Girardi went to Edwar Ramirez to face Travis Snider, who was making his MLB debut today. Edwar struck him out. Not quite done tinkering, Girardi submitted Mariano, who elicited a ground ball for the second out, before striking out Marco Scutaro to close out the eighth.
In the 9th, Mariano allowed a single, but retired everyone else, nailing down save number 32. Bobby Abreu doubled home Johnny Damon and then Jason Giambi hit a sacrifice fly, scoring Giambi.
The Yankees won't be gaining any games tonight, with Boston already claiming a big victory and the Rays up by 10 late. But, Darrell Rasner (5-9, 5.03) will get the start tomorrow against John Parrish (1-0, 4.05). For what it's worth, Rasner is 1-0 againt the Blue Jays in two starts, with a 3.09 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and .222 BAA.
All of the Yankees offense came in one inning, the fourth.
Posted by: Patrick
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports:
Justo Arias and Rafael Martinez of the Yankees tested positive for metabolites of stanozolol, according to an announcement made by the office of the Commissioner.
08/29: Yankees vs. Red Sox; 8/29/08
Posted by: James
Well, if the Yankees had lost this game, it would have just added insult to injury. However, and thanks to Jason Giambi and Mike Mussina, the Yankees were able to salvage a game in the series that ended (more or less) their playoff viability.
Mussina unfortunately didn't get the win and will now have to get very fortunate to get to the magical 20...but was very effective nonetheless, giving up only 2 runs in the appearance.
It looked like it would be just another offense-fueled Yankee loss (not that they didn't have opportunities...they just didn't capitalize) but the bottom of the seventh was a nice change-of-pace. With two outs, Cody Ransom doubled and rather than have Jose Molina face Hideki Okajima, Joe Girardi wrote in Jason Giambi as a pinch-hitter. The Giambino came through and tied the game up by knocking the ball out of the park.
In the 9th, with Justin Masterson pitching (curious that Papelbon didn't start the inning), Xavier Nady singled (Brett Gardner pinch-ran and took second by stealing), Hideki Matsui was intentionally walked and Pudge Rodriguez worked the unintentional walk. Bases loaded and now the Red Sox call in Papelbon to face Jason Giambi...and he delivered once again. His single to center plated Brett Gardner and gave the Yankees the win.
Mussina unfortunately didn't get the win and will now have to get very fortunate to get to the magical 20...but was very effective nonetheless, giving up only 2 runs in the appearance.
It looked like it would be just another offense-fueled Yankee loss (not that they didn't have opportunities...they just didn't capitalize) but the bottom of the seventh was a nice change-of-pace. With two outs, Cody Ransom doubled and rather than have Jose Molina face Hideki Okajima, Joe Girardi wrote in Jason Giambi as a pinch-hitter. The Giambino came through and tied the game up by knocking the ball out of the park.
In the 9th, with Justin Masterson pitching (curious that Papelbon didn't start the inning), Xavier Nady singled (Brett Gardner pinch-ran and took second by stealing), Hideki Matsui was intentionally walked and Pudge Rodriguez worked the unintentional walk. Bases loaded and now the Red Sox call in Papelbon to face Jason Giambi...and he delivered once again. His single to center plated Brett Gardner and gave the Yankees the win.
Posted by: Patrick
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that the Yankees have promoted pitcher Alfredo Aceves from Triple-A. He becomes the first Yankee to wear the number 91. Why?
"But I'm not nuts," he told Peter Abraham.
To make room, David Robertson was demoted. Robertson got off to a great start, allowing just 2 earned runs in his first 12 and 1/3 innings, but he has been largely ineffective for the past month. In the 13 and 1/3 innings that followed that dominant span, he has allowed 16 earned runs.
"When I was in high school, I used to watch basketball and the Chicago Bulls," Aceves said. "Dennis Rodman was one of the best players at that time. The way he played, you know? He made the other players [upset]. I liked that. They get frustrated."
"But I'm not nuts," he told Peter Abraham.
To make room, David Robertson was demoted. Robertson got off to a great start, allowing just 2 earned runs in his first 12 and 1/3 innings, but he has been largely ineffective for the past month. In the 13 and 1/3 innings that followed that dominant span, he has allowed 16 earned runs.
