YANKEES (29-20)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner RF
Cervelli C
More later
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Quick Minor League Recap
AAA Scranton wins 9-1 over Louisville.
AA Trenton wins 5-3 over Altoona on a walk-off in the 9th.
A-Advanced Tampa loses to Charlotte 8-5.
A Charleston loses to Greenville 3-1(John Smoltz to pitch a rehab start tommorow vs Charleston)
Lineups and More later
AA Trenton wins 5-3 over Altoona on a walk-off in the 9th.
A-Advanced Tampa loses to Charlotte 8-5.
A Charleston loses to Greenville 3-1(John Smoltz to pitch a rehab start tommorow vs Charleston)
Lineups and More later
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Yankees vs Indians Play By Play
Yankees Top 1st
Derek Jeter grounds out to the pitcher on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira singles to right field on 6 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez singles to left field on 3 pitches, Teixeira to 2nd.
Robinson Cano strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, a strikeout on 24 pitches.
Indians Bottom 1st
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Grady Sizemore strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Victor Martinez grounds out to 2nd(got injured on a foul ball during AB, stayed in) on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 Inning, 1 K, 14 pitches.
Yankees Top 2nd
Defensive Substitution: Kelly Shoppach replaces Martinez, who injured his knee in the last AB, will play Catcher and bat 3rd.
Jorge Posada Homers(6) to Right Field on 4 pitches. The Yankes take a 1-0 lead.
Hideki Matsui grounds out to 2nd on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Nick Swisher Homers(10) to just about Center Field on 3 pitches. Yankees up 2-0.
Brett Gardner grounds out to first, who flips to the pitcher for the 2nd out on 2 pitches.
Derek Jeter Strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Line:
2.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 strikeouts on 38 pitches.
Indians Top 2nd
Jhonny Peralta flies out to Left field on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Shin-Soo Choo walks on 6 pitches.
Mark Derosa grounds into a 5-4-3 double Play on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's line:
2.0 IP, a walk, a strikeout on 25 pitches.
Yankees Top 3rd
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira flies out to Center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches.
Robinson Cano grounds out to 3rd on the first pitch, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, a walk and 2 strikeouts on 54 pitches.
Indians Bottom 3rd
Ryan Garko strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ben Francisco flies out to Center field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jamey Carroll flies out to Right field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Line:
3.0 IP, a walk and 2 strikeouts on 33 pitches.
Yankees Top 4th
Jorge Posada grounds out to second on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui Doubles to Center field on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher walks on 5 pitches.
Brett Gardner reaches on force attempt, throwing error by first baseman, bases loaded on 3 pitches.
Derek Jeter swings on the first pitch and singles to center field, scoring 2 runs. Yanks now have a 4-0 lead! Gardner moves up to 3rd on the throw, 1st and 3rd.
Johnny Damon singles to Right field, Jeter to 3rd on throwing error by Right Fielder, runner scores on 2 pitches. Yankees take a 5-0 lead.
Mark Teixeira grounds to first, Jeter gets hung up at home, gets called out, but runners advance to 2nd and 3rd on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches, bases loaded.
Robinson Cano singles to center on the first pitch, 2 runs score, but A-Rod thrown out at 3rd trying to advance, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Final Line:
4.0 IP, 8 hits, 7 Runs(4 ER), 3 walks and 2 strikeouts on 81 pitches.
Indians Bottom 4th
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Grady Sizemore pops out to short on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Kelly Shoppach called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Line:
4.0 IP, a walk, 4 strikeouts on 48 pitches.
Yankees Top 5th
Pitching Change: Tomo Okha replaces Fausto Carmona
Jorge Posada grounds out to first on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui grounds out to second on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher grounds out to first on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 15 pitches.
Indians Bottom 5th
Jhonny Peralta called out on strikes on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Shin- Soo Choo singles off the pitcher on 2 pitches.
Mark Derosa singles to 2nd, Choo to 3rd on 3 pitches.
Ryan Garko singles to Center field on first pitch, run scores. Yanks lead 7-1.
Ben Francisco lines out to left field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jamey Carroll singles to center field, run scores on 4 pitches. Yanks lead 7-2.
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, a walk and 6 strikeouts on 72 pitches.
Yankees Top 6th
Brett Gardner walks on 5 pitches.
Derek Jeter singles to left field, Gardner to 3rd on 8 pitches.
Johnny Damon grounds out on the first pitch to first, Gardner scores. Yanks lead 8-2.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to first, who flips to the pitcher for the out on 3 pitches, Jeter to 3rd, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez flies out to Center Field on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's line:
2.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 run on 37 pitches.
Indians Bottom 6th
Grady Sizemore Homers(9) to Center Field on 5 pitches. Yanks lead 8-3.
Kelly Shoppach called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Jhonny Peralta walks on 6 pitches.
Shin-Soo Choo grounds into the 4-6-3 double play on 6 pitches. 3 outs
CC Sabathia's Line:
6.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts on 94 pitches.
Yankees Top 7th
Robinson Cano Flies out to Center Field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Jorge Posada Pops out to short on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Hideki Matsui Singles on a bloop down the 3b line on the first pitch.
Nick Swisher Grounds out to first on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's Line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, a run on 48 pitches.
Indians Bottom 7th
Mark Derosa grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ryan Garko gets Hit By the Pitch on 3 pitches.
Ben Francisco(Wild Pitch, Garko to 2nd) lines out to Left field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jamey Carroll walks on 6 pitches.
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Final Line:
7.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 8 strikeouts on 113 pitches.
Yankees Top 8th
Brett Gardner strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Derek Jeter called out on strikes on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's line:
4.0 IP, 2 hits, a run and 2 strikeouts on 57 pitches.
Indians Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: David Robertson in for CC Sabathia
Grady Sizemore Strikes out Swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Kelly Shoppach Grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jhonny Peralta Grounds out to third on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
David Robertson's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning, a strikeout on 14 pitches.
Yankees Top 9th
Mark Teixeira Doubles on a blooper past the shortstop on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez Flies out to Center Field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano Singles to Right Field, Teixeira scores, Cano to 2nd on the throw on 2 pitches. Yanks lead 9-3.
Jorge Posada Grounds to first, flips to the Pitcher for the out on 2 pitches, Cano to 3rd. 2 outs.
Hideki Matsui Doubles to Left field, Cano Scores on 2 pitches. Angel Berroa pinch runs for Matsui.
Nick Swisher Strikes Out Swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's Final Line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, a walk and 3 strikeouts on 74 pitches.
Indians Bottom 9th
Pitching Change: Jose Veras in for David Robertson
Defensive Substituiton: Ramiro Pena in at 3rd for Alex Rodriguez
Shin-Soo Choo swings at the first pitch and hits a HR(7) to Center Field, Yanks lead 10-4.
Mark Derosa gets Hit By The Pitch on 2 pitches.
Ryan Garko Grounds out to first on 5 pitches, Derosa to 2nd, 1 out.
Ben Francisco Doubles to Left Field on 6 pitches, Derosa Scores, Yanks lead 10-5.
Jamey Caroll Strikes Out Swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Asdrubal Cabrera Grounds Out to Short on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Jose Veras's Final Line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout on 23 pitches
YANKEES WIN! 10-5 your final score.
Winning Pitcher: CC Sabathia(5-3)
Losing Pitcher: Fausto Carmona(2-5)
The Yankees have taken the first 2 games here in Cleveland and will look for the series win tommorow in this best of 4 on a special 12:40 PM start time tommorow.
Phil Hughes will face off against the ex and most hated Yankee Carl Pavano
Minor League Recap tommorow, Good night everyone!
Derek Jeter grounds out to the pitcher on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira singles to right field on 6 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez singles to left field on 3 pitches, Teixeira to 2nd.
Robinson Cano strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, a strikeout on 24 pitches.
Indians Bottom 1st
Asdrubal Cabrera grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Grady Sizemore strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Victor Martinez grounds out to 2nd(got injured on a foul ball during AB, stayed in) on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 Inning, 1 K, 14 pitches.
Yankees Top 2nd
Defensive Substitution: Kelly Shoppach replaces Martinez, who injured his knee in the last AB, will play Catcher and bat 3rd.
Jorge Posada Homers(6) to Right Field on 4 pitches. The Yankes take a 1-0 lead.
Hideki Matsui grounds out to 2nd on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Nick Swisher Homers(10) to just about Center Field on 3 pitches. Yankees up 2-0.
Brett Gardner grounds out to first, who flips to the pitcher for the 2nd out on 2 pitches.
Derek Jeter Strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Line:
2.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 strikeouts on 38 pitches.
Indians Top 2nd
Jhonny Peralta flies out to Left field on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Shin-Soo Choo walks on 6 pitches.
Mark Derosa grounds into a 5-4-3 double Play on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's line:
2.0 IP, a walk, a strikeout on 25 pitches.
Yankees Top 3rd
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira flies out to Center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches.
Robinson Cano grounds out to 3rd on the first pitch, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, a walk and 2 strikeouts on 54 pitches.
Indians Bottom 3rd
Ryan Garko strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ben Francisco flies out to Center field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jamey Carroll flies out to Right field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Line:
3.0 IP, a walk and 2 strikeouts on 33 pitches.
Yankees Top 4th
Jorge Posada grounds out to second on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui Doubles to Center field on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher walks on 5 pitches.
Brett Gardner reaches on force attempt, throwing error by first baseman, bases loaded on 3 pitches.
Derek Jeter swings on the first pitch and singles to center field, scoring 2 runs. Yanks now have a 4-0 lead! Gardner moves up to 3rd on the throw, 1st and 3rd.
Johnny Damon singles to Right field, Jeter to 3rd on throwing error by Right Fielder, runner scores on 2 pitches. Yankees take a 5-0 lead.
Mark Teixeira grounds to first, Jeter gets hung up at home, gets called out, but runners advance to 2nd and 3rd on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches, bases loaded.
Robinson Cano singles to center on the first pitch, 2 runs score, but A-Rod thrown out at 3rd trying to advance, 3 outs.
Fausto Carmona's Final Line:
4.0 IP, 8 hits, 7 Runs(4 ER), 3 walks and 2 strikeouts on 81 pitches.
Indians Bottom 4th
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Grady Sizemore pops out to short on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Kelly Shoppach called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Line:
4.0 IP, a walk, 4 strikeouts on 48 pitches.
Yankees Top 5th
Pitching Change: Tomo Okha replaces Fausto Carmona
Jorge Posada grounds out to first on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui grounds out to second on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher grounds out to first on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 15 pitches.
Indians Bottom 5th
Jhonny Peralta called out on strikes on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Shin- Soo Choo singles off the pitcher on 2 pitches.
Mark Derosa singles to 2nd, Choo to 3rd on 3 pitches.
Ryan Garko singles to Center field on first pitch, run scores. Yanks lead 7-1.
Ben Francisco lines out to left field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jamey Carroll singles to center field, run scores on 4 pitches. Yanks lead 7-2.
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, a walk and 6 strikeouts on 72 pitches.
Yankees Top 6th
Brett Gardner walks on 5 pitches.
Derek Jeter singles to left field, Gardner to 3rd on 8 pitches.
Johnny Damon grounds out on the first pitch to first, Gardner scores. Yanks lead 8-2.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to first, who flips to the pitcher for the out on 3 pitches, Jeter to 3rd, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez flies out to Center Field on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's line:
2.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 run on 37 pitches.
Indians Bottom 6th
Grady Sizemore Homers(9) to Center Field on 5 pitches. Yanks lead 8-3.
Kelly Shoppach called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Jhonny Peralta walks on 6 pitches.
Shin-Soo Choo grounds into the 4-6-3 double play on 6 pitches. 3 outs
CC Sabathia's Line:
6.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts on 94 pitches.
Yankees Top 7th
Robinson Cano Flies out to Center Field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Jorge Posada Pops out to short on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Hideki Matsui Singles on a bloop down the 3b line on the first pitch.
Nick Swisher Grounds out to first on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's Line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, a run on 48 pitches.
Indians Bottom 7th
Mark Derosa grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ryan Garko gets Hit By the Pitch on 3 pitches.
Ben Francisco(Wild Pitch, Garko to 2nd) lines out to Left field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jamey Carroll walks on 6 pitches.
Asdrubal Cabrera strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
CC Sabathia's Final Line:
7.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 8 strikeouts on 113 pitches.
Yankees Top 8th
Brett Gardner strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Derek Jeter called out on strikes on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's line:
4.0 IP, 2 hits, a run and 2 strikeouts on 57 pitches.
Indians Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: David Robertson in for CC Sabathia
Grady Sizemore Strikes out Swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Kelly Shoppach Grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jhonny Peralta Grounds out to third on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
David Robertson's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning, a strikeout on 14 pitches.
Yankees Top 9th
Mark Teixeira Doubles on a blooper past the shortstop on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez Flies out to Center Field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano Singles to Right Field, Teixeira scores, Cano to 2nd on the throw on 2 pitches. Yanks lead 9-3.
Jorge Posada Grounds to first, flips to the Pitcher for the out on 2 pitches, Cano to 3rd. 2 outs.
Hideki Matsui Doubles to Left field, Cano Scores on 2 pitches. Angel Berroa pinch runs for Matsui.
Nick Swisher Strikes Out Swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.
Tomo Okha's Final Line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, a walk and 3 strikeouts on 74 pitches.
Indians Bottom 9th
Pitching Change: Jose Veras in for David Robertson
Defensive Substituiton: Ramiro Pena in at 3rd for Alex Rodriguez
Shin-Soo Choo swings at the first pitch and hits a HR(7) to Center Field, Yanks lead 10-4.
Mark Derosa gets Hit By The Pitch on 2 pitches.
Ryan Garko Grounds out to first on 5 pitches, Derosa to 2nd, 1 out.
Ben Francisco Doubles to Left Field on 6 pitches, Derosa Scores, Yanks lead 10-5.
Jamey Caroll Strikes Out Swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Asdrubal Cabrera Grounds Out to Short on 4 pitches, 3 outs.
Jose Veras's Final Line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout on 23 pitches
YANKEES WIN! 10-5 your final score.
Winning Pitcher: CC Sabathia(5-3)
Losing Pitcher: Fausto Carmona(2-5)
The Yankees have taken the first 2 games here in Cleveland and will look for the series win tommorow in this best of 4 on a special 12:40 PM start time tommorow.
Phil Hughes will face off against the ex and most hated Yankee Carl Pavano
Minor League Recap tommorow, Good night everyone!
Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)
YANKEES (28-20)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Game 7:05 PM on YES
CC Sabathia(4-3, 5.42) vs Fausto Carmona(2-4, 6.42)
Update 5:57 PM: From Pete: Andy Pettitte felt much better and in fact rode a bike and played catch. He said he’ll be ready for his next start. Melky Cabrera is taking swings and on track for Monday. Jose Molina caught three innings in Florida. They’re off tomorrow. He’ll probably play in Florida on Monday and Tuesday then he close to activation. Xavier Nady played in Florida as well.
Play by Play of the game will be on the blog today.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Game 7:05 PM on YES
CC Sabathia(4-3, 5.42) vs Fausto Carmona(2-4, 6.42)
Update 5:57 PM: From Pete: Andy Pettitte felt much better and in fact rode a bike and played catch. He said he’ll be ready for his next start. Melky Cabrera is taking swings and on track for Monday. Jose Molina caught three innings in Florida. They’re off tomorrow. He’ll probably play in Florida on Monday and Tuesday then he close to activation. Xavier Nady played in Florida as well.
Play by Play of the game will be on the blog today.
Minor League Update + Game Recap
Sorry I couldn't update the blog yesterday, was busy. I will have lineups for today's game as soon as possible. Here's the game recap from yesterday:
Cleveland, Ohio- The Yankees, coming in to yesterday's game were one of the hottest teams in the league, winning 13 of their last 16 games. However, yesterday's game had a new twist to it: the addition of Jorge Posada. The combo of A-rod, Matsui and Posada haven't been in the same lineup together since June of last year. And the Yankee offense, with the hitting streaks of 10+ games continuing for Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, came through early on off Cliff Lee(2-6), and gave the Yanks a 3-1 Win. Andy Pettitte(5-1), pitched a ok game, giving up only one run in 5 innings of work.He pitched too many pitches, got injured(he had back issues, said he will make his next start) but managed to hang on. Then, the player of the game, had to go to Alfredo Aceves, who pitched 3 beautiful innings in order to maintain the lead. Then Mo got the Save(10) and the Pettitte-MO combo now has the MLB record for most saves for a victory with 58 times. Dennis Eckersley and Bob Welsh have 57. And the Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays 5-3, which means the Yankees are in sole possession of first place in the AL East.
Notes: Kevin Cash was optioned back to Scranton for Jorge coming up..... Xavier Nady and Jose Molina will start their throwing programs this week, Monday and Tuesday respectively..... The Yankees are not considering Joba Chamberlain into the Bullpen, many media members were asking that throughout the year so far.....Melky Cabrera could be back in the lineup as soon as Monday...
Minor League Quick Update(No stats)
AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees win 4-1.
AA Trenton Thunder win 10-5.
A-Advanced Tampa Yankees Lost 3-0.
A Charleston Riverdogs won 5-4.
More updates later.
Cleveland, Ohio- The Yankees, coming in to yesterday's game were one of the hottest teams in the league, winning 13 of their last 16 games. However, yesterday's game had a new twist to it: the addition of Jorge Posada. The combo of A-rod, Matsui and Posada haven't been in the same lineup together since June of last year. And the Yankee offense, with the hitting streaks of 10+ games continuing for Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, came through early on off Cliff Lee(2-6), and gave the Yanks a 3-1 Win. Andy Pettitte(5-1), pitched a ok game, giving up only one run in 5 innings of work.He pitched too many pitches, got injured(he had back issues, said he will make his next start) but managed to hang on. Then, the player of the game, had to go to Alfredo Aceves, who pitched 3 beautiful innings in order to maintain the lead. Then Mo got the Save(10) and the Pettitte-MO combo now has the MLB record for most saves for a victory with 58 times. Dennis Eckersley and Bob Welsh have 57. And the Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays 5-3, which means the Yankees are in sole possession of first place in the AL East.
Notes: Kevin Cash was optioned back to Scranton for Jorge coming up..... Xavier Nady and Jose Molina will start their throwing programs this week, Monday and Tuesday respectively..... The Yankees are not considering Joba Chamberlain into the Bullpen, many media members were asking that throughout the year so far.....Melky Cabrera could be back in the lineup as soon as Monday...
Minor League Quick Update(No stats)
AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees win 4-1.
AA Trenton Thunder win 10-5.
A-Advanced Tampa Yankees Lost 3-0.
A Charleston Riverdogs won 5-4.
More updates later.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Minor League Update
AAA Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees- as you know lost 5-4.
AA Trenton Thunder lost 7-2 to New Britain
Notable Stats:
Curtis Malec went 2-3 with a RBI
Colin Curtis went 1-4 with a RBI
Josh Schmidt did very well in relief of Ryan Pope(2-3), who pitched only one inning, giving up 6 runs(3 earned), a walk and a strikeout, by going 3 innings, only giving up a hit, a walk and striking out five.
A-Advanced Tampa Yankees beat Fort Myers 8-3.
Notable Stats:
Jesus Montero(the Big Slugger) went Deep twice(7) and had 4 RBI in the game. He went 3-4.
Austin Romine went 1-5
Matthew Cusick went 2-3 with a RBI and 2 walks.
D.J Mitchell(1-1) pitched pretty well, going 6 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs(one earned), walked 2 and struck out 8.
A Charleston Riverdogs game is suspended vs Greenville Drive. Riverdogs were winning 2-0 after Melky Mesa solo HR, then they added anothe with a line drive double to left. Game will Resume at 5:00 Tommorow, followed by regular game after that game.
Minor league Schedule for tommorow:
AAA Scranton will come home to play vs Louisville Bats
Probable Pitchers
Kei Igawa(4-1, 3.86) vs Justin Lehr(5-2, 4.75 ERA) at 7:05 PM
AA Trenton will play vs Altoona Curve
Probable pitchers
Wilkin De La Rosa(1-2, 4.57 ERA) vs Mike Crotta(3-1, 4.00 ERA) at 7:05 PM
A Tampa will play at Fort Myers at 10:35 AM
Pitchers TBD
A Charleston
Suspended game continues at 5:00(Game 2 after)
AA Trenton Thunder lost 7-2 to New Britain
Notable Stats:
Curtis Malec went 2-3 with a RBI
Colin Curtis went 1-4 with a RBI
Josh Schmidt did very well in relief of Ryan Pope(2-3), who pitched only one inning, giving up 6 runs(3 earned), a walk and a strikeout, by going 3 innings, only giving up a hit, a walk and striking out five.
A-Advanced Tampa Yankees beat Fort Myers 8-3.
Notable Stats:
Jesus Montero(the Big Slugger) went Deep twice(7) and had 4 RBI in the game. He went 3-4.
Austin Romine went 1-5
Matthew Cusick went 2-3 with a RBI and 2 walks.
D.J Mitchell(1-1) pitched pretty well, going 6 innings, allowing 3 hits, 2 runs(one earned), walked 2 and struck out 8.
A Charleston Riverdogs game is suspended vs Greenville Drive. Riverdogs were winning 2-0 after Melky Mesa solo HR, then they added anothe with a line drive double to left. Game will Resume at 5:00 Tommorow, followed by regular game after that game.
Minor league Schedule for tommorow:
AAA Scranton will come home to play vs Louisville Bats
Probable Pitchers
Kei Igawa(4-1, 3.86) vs Justin Lehr(5-2, 4.75 ERA) at 7:05 PM
AA Trenton will play vs Altoona Curve
Probable pitchers
Wilkin De La Rosa(1-2, 4.57 ERA) vs Mike Crotta(3-1, 4.00 ERA) at 7:05 PM
A Tampa will play at Fort Myers at 10:35 AM
Pitchers TBD
A Charleston
Suspended game continues at 5:00(Game 2 after)
AAA Scranton Wilkes Barre vs Syracuse Play by play on the blog.
Since the yankees are off today, I decided to do some play by play of the Scranton game today.
Scranton Top 1st
Reggie Corona grounds out to second, 1 out on 2 pitches.
Austin Jackson grounds out to short, 2 outs on 1 pitch.
Todd Linden singles on a ground ball to left field on 3 pitches.
Shelly Duncan walks on 6 pitches. Linden moves up to second.
Juan Miranda swings at 3 pitches and misses all of them for the K, 3 outs.
Marco Estrada's Line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 walk and a strikeout. On 15 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 1st
Jorge Padilla grounds out to short, 1 out on 2 pitches.
Corey Patterson Pops to first in foul territory, 1 pitch 2 outs.
Mike Vento flies out to Right field for the third out. 1 pitch
Casey Fossum's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 4 pitches
Scranton Top 2nd:
John Rodriguez walks on 6 pitches.
Chris Stewart singles on a liner to right field, Rodriguez to 3rd. on 2 pitches.
Eric Duncan doubles on a fly to right field, Rodriguez scores, Stewart to 3rd on 3 pitches. 1-0 Scranton
Doug Bernier hits a Sac fly to Right, Stewart scores, Duncan to 3rd, 1 out on 5 pitches. 2-0 Scranton
Reggie Corona reaches on a fielders choice as he swings on the first pitch but Duncan is out at home. 2 outs.
Austin Jackson grounds out to third for the 3rd out on 3 pitches.
Marco Estrada's line:
2.0 innings, 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks and a strikeout on 35 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 2nd
Brad Eldred strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Ryan Langerhands flies out to deep left field on the warning track for the 2nd out on 3 pitches.
Seth Bynum walks on 5 pitches.
Alberto Gonzalez grounds out to second, 3 outs on 3 pitches.
Casey Fossum's line:
2.0 IP, 0 hits, a walk and a strikeout on 19 pitches.
Scranton Top 3rd:
Todd Linden first pitch swings and hits a liner into Center-field for a leadoff double.
Shelly Duncan singles to left that was deflected by the third basemen only allowing Linden to go to third, first and third, no outs on 5 pitches.
Juan Miranda grounds into a force out at 2nd, but Linden Scores and its 3-0 Scranton. 1 out on 2 pitches.
John Rodriguez singles to right on the first pitch, Miranda to 2nd.
Chris Stewart grounds out to short, runners advance to 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs on 3 pitches.
Eric Duncan grounds out to the catcher, 3 outs on 3 pitches.
Marco Estrada's line:
3.o innings, 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and a strikeout on 50 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 3rd:
Pete Orr grounds out to the catcher, 1 out on 2 pitches.
Gustavo Molina walks on 4 pitches.
Jorge Padilla grounds into a force out at 2nd, 2 outs on 2 pitches.
Corey Patterson(Jorge Padilla caught stealing 2nd, 3 outs) on 4 pitches.
Casey Fossum's Line:
3.0 innings, 0 hits, 2 walks and a strikeout on 31 pitches
Scranton Top 4th:
Doug Bernier called out on strikes(took 2 and fouled one off)1 out on 3 pitches.
Reggie Corona flies out to center, 2 outs on 4 pitches.
Austin Jackson strikes out swinging for the third 3 out on 4 pitches.
Marco Estrada's line:
4.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 Runs, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts on 61 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 4th:
Corey Patterson Homers to Right Field, 3-1 Scranton. On 3 pitches.
Mike Vento singles to center on 2 pitches.
Brad Eldred singles to right, Vento to 3rd on 6 pitches.
Ryan Langerhands singles to left field, Vento scores, Eldred to 2nd on 5 pitches. 3-2 Scranton
Seth Bynum strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Alberto Gonzalez grounds to second, but he throws home and gets the out at home. A fielders choice for Gonzalez, 2 outs on 2 pitches.
Pete Orr walks on 5 pitches to load the bases.
Gustavo Molina Strikes out Swinging for 3 outs on 4 pitches.
Casey Fossum's Line:
4.0 innings, 4 hits, 3 walks, 2 runs, 4 strikeouts on 63 pitches.
Scranton Top 5th:
Todd Linden Strikes Out Swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Shelly Duncan Grounds out to third on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Juan Miranda doubles to left field on 2 pitches.
John Rodriguez intentionally walk after 2 balls on 4 pitches.
Chris Stewart Strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Marco Estrada's Line:
5.o innings, 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts on 79 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 5th:
Jorge Padilla grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Corey Patterson Hits another Home Run to Right Field on 2 pitches. Tie at 3-3.
Bad News in the game: Casey Fossum just injured his back after he gave up the HR to Patterson, Edwar Ramirez to come in.
Fossum's final line: 4 1/3 inning, 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 3 strikeouts on 69 pitches.
Mike Vento with an infield single to short on 4 pitches.
Brad Eldred doubles into center field, Vento Scores on 2 pitches. 4-3 Syracuse.
Ryan Langerhans walks on 5 pitches.
Seth Bynum strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Alberto Gonzalez singles to left, Eldred scores, Langerhans out at 3rd, on 2 pitches, 5-3 Syracuse 3 outs.
Edwar Ramirez's line:
0.2 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk and a strikeout on 18 pitches
Scranton Top 6th
Eric Duncan singles to left field on 7 pitches.
Doug Bernier called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Reggie Corona swings on the first pitch and singles to right, Duncan to 2nd.
Marco Estrada is out, Saul Rivera comes in.
Marco Estrada's final line:
5.1 innings, 9 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts
Austin Jackson(wild pitch runners move up to 2nd and 3rd) singles to left, Duncan scores and Corona goes to 3rd on 3 pitches. 5-4 Syracuse.
Todd Linden is hit by the pitch on 3 pitches, bases loaded.
Shelly Duncan Strikes out Swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Juan Miranda grounds out to the pitcher on the first pitch 3 outs.
Saul Rivera's Final line:
0.2 innings, 1 hit, 1 run(o ER), 1 walk(HBP) and a strikeout on 10 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 6th:
Pete Orr grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Gustavo Molina grounds out to third, 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Padilla grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Edwar Ramirez's Final Line:
1.2 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, a walk and a strikeout on 25 pitches.
Scranton Top 7:
Pitching Change: Michael O'Connor comes in for Saul Rivera
John Rodriguez strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Stewart gets a bunt single on the first pitch
Eric Duncan grounds out to third, Stewart to 2nd on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Doug Bernier walks on 6 pitches.
Pitching Change: ex-yankee Tyler Clippard coming in for Michael O'Connor
Michael O'Connor's final line:
0.2 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout on 16 pitches.
Reggie Corona flies out to left on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Tyler Clippard's line:
0.1 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts on 7 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 7th:
Pitching Change: Jonathan Albaladejo comes in for Edwar Ramirez
Corey Patterson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Mike Vento grounds out to third on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Brad Eldred flies out to right field on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Jonathan Albalaldejo's line:
1.0 innings, 1-2-3 inning, 1 strikeout on 14 pitches.
Scranton Top 8th:
Austin Jackson grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Todd Linden called out on strikes on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Shelly Duncan singles to left field on 3 pitches
Juan Miranda strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Tyler Clippard's line:
1.1 Innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 strikeouts on 20 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 8th:
Ryan Langerhans grounds out to short on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Seth Bynum grounds out to short on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Alberto Gonzalez singles to center on the first pitch.
Pete Orr grounds out to first on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jonathan Albaladejo's line:
2.0 Innings, 1 hit, 1 strikeout on 26 pitches.
Scranton Top 9
Pitching Change: Logan Kensing replaces Tyler Clippard
John Rodriguez flies out to left field on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Stewart flies out to right on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Eric Duncan flies out to left on first pitch, 3 outs.
Scranton loses 5-4.
WP: Marco Estrada(3-1)
LP: Edwar Ramirez(0-1)
SV: Logan Kensing(2)
Good game turned bad for Scranton, as Casey Fossum gets injured and they lose 5-4.
Scranton Top 1st
Reggie Corona grounds out to second, 1 out on 2 pitches.
Austin Jackson grounds out to short, 2 outs on 1 pitch.
Todd Linden singles on a ground ball to left field on 3 pitches.
Shelly Duncan walks on 6 pitches. Linden moves up to second.
Juan Miranda swings at 3 pitches and misses all of them for the K, 3 outs.
Marco Estrada's Line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 walk and a strikeout. On 15 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 1st
Jorge Padilla grounds out to short, 1 out on 2 pitches.
Corey Patterson Pops to first in foul territory, 1 pitch 2 outs.
Mike Vento flies out to Right field for the third out. 1 pitch
Casey Fossum's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 4 pitches
Scranton Top 2nd:
John Rodriguez walks on 6 pitches.
Chris Stewart singles on a liner to right field, Rodriguez to 3rd. on 2 pitches.
Eric Duncan doubles on a fly to right field, Rodriguez scores, Stewart to 3rd on 3 pitches. 1-0 Scranton
Doug Bernier hits a Sac fly to Right, Stewart scores, Duncan to 3rd, 1 out on 5 pitches. 2-0 Scranton
Reggie Corona reaches on a fielders choice as he swings on the first pitch but Duncan is out at home. 2 outs.
Austin Jackson grounds out to third for the 3rd out on 3 pitches.
Marco Estrada's line:
2.0 innings, 2 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks and a strikeout on 35 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 2nd
Brad Eldred strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Ryan Langerhands flies out to deep left field on the warning track for the 2nd out on 3 pitches.
Seth Bynum walks on 5 pitches.
Alberto Gonzalez grounds out to second, 3 outs on 3 pitches.
Casey Fossum's line:
2.0 IP, 0 hits, a walk and a strikeout on 19 pitches.
Scranton Top 3rd:
Todd Linden first pitch swings and hits a liner into Center-field for a leadoff double.
Shelly Duncan singles to left that was deflected by the third basemen only allowing Linden to go to third, first and third, no outs on 5 pitches.
Juan Miranda grounds into a force out at 2nd, but Linden Scores and its 3-0 Scranton. 1 out on 2 pitches.
John Rodriguez singles to right on the first pitch, Miranda to 2nd.
Chris Stewart grounds out to short, runners advance to 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs on 3 pitches.
Eric Duncan grounds out to the catcher, 3 outs on 3 pitches.
Marco Estrada's line:
3.o innings, 5 hits, 3 runs, 2 walks, and a strikeout on 50 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 3rd:
Pete Orr grounds out to the catcher, 1 out on 2 pitches.
Gustavo Molina walks on 4 pitches.
Jorge Padilla grounds into a force out at 2nd, 2 outs on 2 pitches.
Corey Patterson(Jorge Padilla caught stealing 2nd, 3 outs) on 4 pitches.
Casey Fossum's Line:
3.0 innings, 0 hits, 2 walks and a strikeout on 31 pitches
Scranton Top 4th:
Doug Bernier called out on strikes(took 2 and fouled one off)1 out on 3 pitches.
Reggie Corona flies out to center, 2 outs on 4 pitches.
Austin Jackson strikes out swinging for the third 3 out on 4 pitches.
Marco Estrada's line:
4.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 Runs, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts on 61 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 4th:
Corey Patterson Homers to Right Field, 3-1 Scranton. On 3 pitches.
Mike Vento singles to center on 2 pitches.
Brad Eldred singles to right, Vento to 3rd on 6 pitches.
Ryan Langerhands singles to left field, Vento scores, Eldred to 2nd on 5 pitches. 3-2 Scranton
Seth Bynum strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Alberto Gonzalez grounds to second, but he throws home and gets the out at home. A fielders choice for Gonzalez, 2 outs on 2 pitches.
Pete Orr walks on 5 pitches to load the bases.
Gustavo Molina Strikes out Swinging for 3 outs on 4 pitches.
Casey Fossum's Line:
4.0 innings, 4 hits, 3 walks, 2 runs, 4 strikeouts on 63 pitches.
Scranton Top 5th:
Todd Linden Strikes Out Swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Shelly Duncan Grounds out to third on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Juan Miranda doubles to left field on 2 pitches.
John Rodriguez intentionally walk after 2 balls on 4 pitches.
Chris Stewart Strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Marco Estrada's Line:
5.o innings, 6 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks, and 5 strikeouts on 79 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 5th:
Jorge Padilla grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Corey Patterson Hits another Home Run to Right Field on 2 pitches. Tie at 3-3.
Bad News in the game: Casey Fossum just injured his back after he gave up the HR to Patterson, Edwar Ramirez to come in.
Fossum's final line: 4 1/3 inning, 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 3 strikeouts on 69 pitches.
Mike Vento with an infield single to short on 4 pitches.
Brad Eldred doubles into center field, Vento Scores on 2 pitches. 4-3 Syracuse.
Ryan Langerhans walks on 5 pitches.
Seth Bynum strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Alberto Gonzalez singles to left, Eldred scores, Langerhans out at 3rd, on 2 pitches, 5-3 Syracuse 3 outs.
Edwar Ramirez's line:
0.2 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk and a strikeout on 18 pitches
Scranton Top 6th
Eric Duncan singles to left field on 7 pitches.
Doug Bernier called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Reggie Corona swings on the first pitch and singles to right, Duncan to 2nd.
Marco Estrada is out, Saul Rivera comes in.
Marco Estrada's final line:
5.1 innings, 9 hits, 3 runs, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts
Austin Jackson(wild pitch runners move up to 2nd and 3rd) singles to left, Duncan scores and Corona goes to 3rd on 3 pitches. 5-4 Syracuse.
Todd Linden is hit by the pitch on 3 pitches, bases loaded.
Shelly Duncan Strikes out Swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Juan Miranda grounds out to the pitcher on the first pitch 3 outs.
Saul Rivera's Final line:
0.2 innings, 1 hit, 1 run(o ER), 1 walk(HBP) and a strikeout on 10 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 6th:
Pete Orr grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Gustavo Molina grounds out to third, 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Padilla grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Edwar Ramirez's Final Line:
1.2 innings, 3 hits, 2 runs, a walk and a strikeout on 25 pitches.
Scranton Top 7:
Pitching Change: Michael O'Connor comes in for Saul Rivera
John Rodriguez strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Stewart gets a bunt single on the first pitch
Eric Duncan grounds out to third, Stewart to 2nd on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Doug Bernier walks on 6 pitches.
Pitching Change: ex-yankee Tyler Clippard coming in for Michael O'Connor
Michael O'Connor's final line:
0.2 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout on 16 pitches.
Reggie Corona flies out to left on 7 pitches, 3 outs.
Tyler Clippard's line:
0.1 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 0 strikeouts on 7 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 7th:
Pitching Change: Jonathan Albaladejo comes in for Edwar Ramirez
Corey Patterson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Mike Vento grounds out to third on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Brad Eldred flies out to right field on 5 pitches, 3 outs.
Jonathan Albalaldejo's line:
1.0 innings, 1-2-3 inning, 1 strikeout on 14 pitches.
Scranton Top 8th:
Austin Jackson grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Todd Linden called out on strikes on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Shelly Duncan singles to left field on 3 pitches
Juan Miranda strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.
Tyler Clippard's line:
1.1 Innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 strikeouts on 20 pitches.
Syracuse Bottom 8th:
Ryan Langerhans grounds out to short on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Seth Bynum grounds out to short on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Alberto Gonzalez singles to center on the first pitch.
Pete Orr grounds out to first on 2 pitches, 3 outs.
Jonathan Albaladejo's line:
2.0 Innings, 1 hit, 1 strikeout on 26 pitches.
Scranton Top 9
Pitching Change: Logan Kensing replaces Tyler Clippard
John Rodriguez flies out to left field on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Stewart flies out to right on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Eric Duncan flies out to left on first pitch, 3 outs.
Scranton loses 5-4.
WP: Marco Estrada(3-1)
LP: Edwar Ramirez(0-1)
SV: Logan Kensing(2)
Good game turned bad for Scranton, as Casey Fossum gets injured and they lose 5-4.
Yankees are hoping to acquire at the trade deadline....
either George Sherill(former closer of the Orioles) or Jose Valverde(closer for the Houston Astros), according to reports from 1050 ESPN Radio NY.
I wouldn't mind taking either of them, but would rather take Sherill because he has pitched in the AL and is having better numbers than Valverde. I've seen both last year, I'd prefer Valverde but Sherill was also good. So let's see what the Yankees do near the trade deadline.
Notes from today:
Jorge Posada played 6 innings in an extended spring training game and will be activated tommorow, no word on who's going down.....Melky Cabrera showed improvement today, according to GM Brian Cashman, and will not go on DL. However, he's out for this series vs Cleveland.
Minor league update later
I wouldn't mind taking either of them, but would rather take Sherill because he has pitched in the AL and is having better numbers than Valverde. I've seen both last year, I'd prefer Valverde but Sherill was also good. So let's see what the Yankees do near the trade deadline.
Notes from today:
Jorge Posada played 6 innings in an extended spring training game and will be activated tommorow, no word on who's going down.....Melky Cabrera showed improvement today, according to GM Brian Cashman, and will not go on DL. However, he's out for this series vs Cleveland.
Minor league update later
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Game Recap
I'll do my recap now instead of tommorow.
Arlington, Texas- AJ Burnett was used to throwing pies to the guys who get the walkoff hits, like Melky Cabrera or Johnny Damon. However, he deserved to get pied after the stellar peformance he put up tonight against the Rangers. He was filthy, striking out 7 in 6 innings of 3 hit ball. The Yankees also put up an offensive showing putting up 9 Runs, that include 2 HR from Hideki Matsui , one from Mark Teixeira, and one from Robinson Cano. Derek Jeter also had a good night by going 3-4 with a RBI. The only Yankee hitter that didn't get a hit in this game was Johnny Damon, who went 0-5. Jose Veras, pitched terrible in relief of Burnett giving up 2 Runs, on a 2-run shot by Ian Kinsler. But David Robertson and Chien-Ming Wang came in and put an end to this game. Wang looked great today, it seemed like his sinker was working like it used to and pitched two solid innings.
Our Player of the Game award goes to AJ Burnett for his solid performance and now will get the mock WWE belt in his locker after the game.
WP: AJ Burnett(3-2)
LP: Derek Holland(1-2)
Notes: Matsui was PR for in the 9th by Berroa.... Damon almost got injured like Melky when he collided with the wall to make a nice catch. Day off for the Yankees tommorow
So the Yankees take 2 out of 3 from the Rangers and now will head out to Cleveland for a 4 game series on Friday with Andy Pettitte(4-1, 4.30) vs Cliff Lee(2-5, 3.04)
Have a great night everyone!
Arlington, Texas- AJ Burnett was used to throwing pies to the guys who get the walkoff hits, like Melky Cabrera or Johnny Damon. However, he deserved to get pied after the stellar peformance he put up tonight against the Rangers. He was filthy, striking out 7 in 6 innings of 3 hit ball. The Yankees also put up an offensive showing putting up 9 Runs, that include 2 HR from Hideki Matsui , one from Mark Teixeira, and one from Robinson Cano. Derek Jeter also had a good night by going 3-4 with a RBI. The only Yankee hitter that didn't get a hit in this game was Johnny Damon, who went 0-5. Jose Veras, pitched terrible in relief of Burnett giving up 2 Runs, on a 2-run shot by Ian Kinsler. But David Robertson and Chien-Ming Wang came in and put an end to this game. Wang looked great today, it seemed like his sinker was working like it used to and pitched two solid innings.
Our Player of the Game award goes to AJ Burnett for his solid performance and now will get the mock WWE belt in his locker after the game.
WP: AJ Burnett(3-2)
LP: Derek Holland(1-2)
Notes: Matsui was PR for in the 9th by Berroa.... Damon almost got injured like Melky when he collided with the wall to make a nice catch. Day off for the Yankees tommorow
So the Yankees take 2 out of 3 from the Rangers and now will head out to Cleveland for a 4 game series on Friday with Andy Pettitte(4-1, 4.30) vs Cliff Lee(2-5, 3.04)
Have a great night everyone!
Minor League Update
AAA Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees played a doubleheader vs Syracuse today due to Rain last night.
They won game 1, 4-1 in 7.
Notable Stats:
Austin Jackson 2-4 with a triple(3)
Shelly Duncan went 1-4 with a 2-run HR(16)
Juan Miranda went 1-4
George Kontos pitched a good game, going 6 innings, 6 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. He's now 3-1.
Mark Melancon came in the 7th to get the save(2)
They lost game 2, 4-2 in 7.
Notable Stats:
Austin Jackson went 1-3 with a K and a SB(9).
Todd Linden went 1-2 with a RBI.
Josh Towers pitched ok but not good enough going 5 innings, 5 hits, 4 runs and 5 strikeouts. He's 0-3.
AA Trenton Thunder beat New Britain 5-1.
Notable Stats:
Eduardo Nunez went 2-3 with an RBI and a strikeout.
Justin Snyder went 1-2 with a 2-run HR(1)
Chris Malec went 2-5 with a solo HR(1)
Ivan Nova pitched 8 strong innings, giving up 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts.
Anthony Sanit pitched a scorless, 2 strikeout 9th to get his 4th save.
A-Advanced Tampa Yankees were defeated by Fort Myers 8-0.
Notable Stats:
Jesus Montero went 1-4, a double.
Austin Romine went 0-3.
Eric Fryer went 2-4 with a strikeout.
Jeremy Bleich(draftee) got rocked tonight, giving up 11 hits, 7 runs and 3 strikeouts. He's now 3-3.
A Charleston Riverdogs defeated Bowling Green 7-2.
Notable Stats:
Daniel Brewer went 2-5 with a triple(1) and 2 RBI.
Jose Pirela went 2-4 with a RBI.
Mitch Abeita went 2-4 with a solo HR(2) and 3 RBI.
Manuel Banuelos pitched good going 5, giving up 2 hits, a run, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. He's now 2-2.
Cory Arbiso got his first save of the season by pitching 1 2/3 innings, giving up 1 hit and 2 strikeouts.
Game Recap tommorow
They won game 1, 4-1 in 7.
Notable Stats:
Austin Jackson 2-4 with a triple(3)
Shelly Duncan went 1-4 with a 2-run HR(16)
Juan Miranda went 1-4
George Kontos pitched a good game, going 6 innings, 6 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. He's now 3-1.
Mark Melancon came in the 7th to get the save(2)
They lost game 2, 4-2 in 7.
Notable Stats:
Austin Jackson went 1-3 with a K and a SB(9).
Todd Linden went 1-2 with a RBI.
Josh Towers pitched ok but not good enough going 5 innings, 5 hits, 4 runs and 5 strikeouts. He's 0-3.
AA Trenton Thunder beat New Britain 5-1.
Notable Stats:
Eduardo Nunez went 2-3 with an RBI and a strikeout.
Justin Snyder went 1-2 with a 2-run HR(1)
Chris Malec went 2-5 with a solo HR(1)
Ivan Nova pitched 8 strong innings, giving up 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts.
Anthony Sanit pitched a scorless, 2 strikeout 9th to get his 4th save.
A-Advanced Tampa Yankees were defeated by Fort Myers 8-0.
Notable Stats:
Jesus Montero went 1-4, a double.
Austin Romine went 0-3.
Eric Fryer went 2-4 with a strikeout.
Jeremy Bleich(draftee) got rocked tonight, giving up 11 hits, 7 runs and 3 strikeouts. He's now 3-3.
A Charleston Riverdogs defeated Bowling Green 7-2.
Notable Stats:
Daniel Brewer went 2-5 with a triple(1) and 2 RBI.
Jose Pirela went 2-4 with a RBI.
Mitch Abeita went 2-4 with a solo HR(2) and 3 RBI.
Manuel Banuelos pitched good going 5, giving up 2 hits, a run, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. He's now 2-2.
Cory Arbiso got his first save of the season by pitching 1 2/3 innings, giving up 1 hit and 2 strikeouts.
Game Recap tommorow
Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)
YANKEES (26-20)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Cash C
As you all know, Melky Cabrera was hurt yesterday attempting to get a fly ball but missed and his shoulder landed on the wall. I was told that he is fine and that there going to go Day-to Day on him. Also, as reported by the AP, Jorge Posada was in a 5 inning intrasquad game and he might come back as soon as Friday when the Yankees play against the Indians.
Today's pitching matchup
A.J Burnett(2-2, 5.28 ERA) vs Derek Holland(1-1, 4.82 ERA)
Today is the rubber game between these two teams, so the Yankees are looking to take 2 out of 3 from the Rangers.
Update 7:06 PM: Injury Updates from Pete:
Melky Cabrera: He had an MRI and will be sent back to New York tomorrow to be examined by team doctor Chris Ahmad. The initial diagnosis is that he will be out 5-7 days. If it’s more than that, they will probably DL him and call up an infielder.
Brian Bruney: Dr. James Andrews checked him out and he came up clean. No ligament issue. He has a flexor muscle strain and whatever pain he still has is a residual of that. He will rest and start a throwing program. Because Bruney fibbed about how he felt last time, you can bet he’ll out at least another 2-3 weeks at least.
Jorge Posada: He will be activated on Friday in Cleveland unless he gets hit by a bus in Tampa. He’s probably only going to work out tomorrow. Joe Girardi it was a “strong possibility” that Posada would be activated which is way of saying, “Posada will be activated.”
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Cash C
As you all know, Melky Cabrera was hurt yesterday attempting to get a fly ball but missed and his shoulder landed on the wall. I was told that he is fine and that there going to go Day-to Day on him. Also, as reported by the AP, Jorge Posada was in a 5 inning intrasquad game and he might come back as soon as Friday when the Yankees play against the Indians.
Today's pitching matchup
A.J Burnett(2-2, 5.28 ERA) vs Derek Holland(1-1, 4.82 ERA)
Today is the rubber game between these two teams, so the Yankees are looking to take 2 out of 3 from the Rangers.
Update 7:06 PM: Injury Updates from Pete:
Melky Cabrera: He had an MRI and will be sent back to New York tomorrow to be examined by team doctor Chris Ahmad. The initial diagnosis is that he will be out 5-7 days. If it’s more than that, they will probably DL him and call up an infielder.
Brian Bruney: Dr. James Andrews checked him out and he came up clean. No ligament issue. He has a flexor muscle strain and whatever pain he still has is a residual of that. He will rest and start a throwing program. Because Bruney fibbed about how he felt last time, you can bet he’ll out at least another 2-3 weeks at least.
Jorge Posada: He will be activated on Friday in Cleveland unless he gets hit by a bus in Tampa. He’s probably only going to work out tomorrow. Joe Girardi it was a “strong possibility” that Posada would be activated which is way of saying, “Posada will be activated.”
Game Recap(from Mlb.com because of late game yesterday)
After Yanks wait out rain, Joba struggles
Bombers tie it, but relievers allow late-inning runs to Rangers
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
ARLINGTON -- Joba Chamberlain may have hit himself harder than the Rangers did, firing harsh words into the mirror after coming out flat following a lengthy rain delay.
Chamberlain waited out an impressive lightning storm and couldn't put on a better show. With lower velocity than usual, Chamberlain struggled and his bullpen backup couldn't keep the game close, as the Rangers defeated the Yankees, 7-3, on Tuesday at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
"I could go on for days and days to tell you how bad I was," Chamberlain said. "Plain and simple, I was terrible. There's no getting around it. I've got to do a better job of keeping my team in the game and not try to battle myself the whole time."
Chamberlain allowed three runs in just four innings, lifted after 84 pitches because of the intensity of his workload to record those 12 outs. Clocked only in the low 90s, he refused to use either the delay or the bruised right knee he suffered last week in New York as excuses.
"I didn't see him favoring it," manager Joe Girardi said. "He never got it going, he never got in a rhythm in a sense. It wasn't like he was getting pounded, but we just felt that he worked so hard in those four innings that we were going to make a change."
The Yankees rallied to tie the game against Rangers starter Kevin Millwood, highlighted by a Mark Teixeira solo homer into the familiar right-field porch in the fifth inning, but Alfredo Aceves allowed three runs in relief and Phil Coke was hit for the second of two Chris Davis home runs.
After waiting out a delay of two hours and 24 minutes that featured heavy thunderstorms and golf-ball-sized hail, Chamberlain allowed New York to slip behind early, another chapter in his continuing first-inning struggles.
"I had to battle all night," Chamberlain said. "It's just one of those things. You're going to have those days where you have to battle and compete, and try to minimize the damage as much as you can."
With Chamberlain one out away from escaping a first inning that featured a standout defensive play by Alex Rodriguez, diving back to third base to catch Ian Kinsler off the bag, Texas scored twice on Marlon Byrd's line drive to right field, sending Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz scurrying home.
"It's all irritating, especially Alex doing a great job to make that play," Chamberlain said. "It wasn't a bad pitch to Marlon. He just put a good swing on it, and he did what he was supposed to do."
Chamberlain has permitted 11 runs (10 earned) in nine first innings this season, a 10.00 ERA. Girardi said that Chamberlain's experimental phase of warming up additionally was in place, and the Yankees continue to wonder why he has trouble getting going.
"He said he warmed up great," Girardi said. "He just had a hard time commanding his fastball. Maybe that's a result of only throwing one inning in the last 10 days because of his injury, but physically, he was fine. He just wasn't sharp."
Davis took Chamberlain deep onto the center-field berm for a 411-foot solo homer, his 11th, leading off the fourth inning. That would be the right-hander's final frame, bowing out after he was charged with three runs on four hits, walking four and striking out five.
The Yankees made it a game in the fifth, when Teixeira, a former Ranger, slugged his 14th home run to cut it to 3-1. Hideki Matsui added an RBI double off the right-field wall in the sixth, chasing home Brett Gardner, and Francisco Cervelli tied the game with a sharp single into shallow center.
But with Millwood out of the game after 5 2/3 innings -- and two balls off his pitching hand -- the Yankees were unable to inflict any damage on the Rangers' bullpen. New York left 12 men on base, including a seventh-inning spot where Nick Swisher hit into a double play with the bases loaded and one out.
"I thought we hit some balls hard," Girardi said. "I thought we had good at-bats off him. They came back to bite us a little bit tonight. But I thought we swung the bats pretty well; we just didn't get the one big hit."
That permitted the Rangers to crack through against the Yankees' bullpen, as Girardi opted to go with Aceves over Chien-Ming Wang, who is waiting in relief for an opportunity to continue his starting career.
Girardi said that he had Aceves warming mid-inning in the fourth, which is something they refuse to do with Wang as they try to keep his situation as normal as possible.
"Ace has been throwing the ball great for us, and it was just the time that we felt we'd go to Ace," Girardi said. "Now, Chien-Ming Wang will be the guy we go to tomorrow."
Aceves allowed a run-scoring single to Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the sixth before allowing two hits to open the seventh.
Hamilton logged an infield groundout and David Murphy lifted a sacrifice fly against Coke, increasing the Rangers' lead to three runs in support of winning pitcher Jason Jennings. Davis added his second homer of the game to lead off the eighth against Coke.
The loss may have also been costly for the Yankees, who lost Melky Cabrera in the bottom of the first inning to a strained right shoulder after he crashed into the center-field fence chasing Kinsler's triple. Gardner had a three-hit, three-steal game for New York in his place.
"I feel better right now, because I did ice three times and a couple of exercises," Cabrera said through an interpreter. "I think it might be a couple of days."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major
League Baseball or its clubs.
Bombers tie it, but relievers allow late-inning runs to Rangers
By Bryan Hoch / MLB.com
ARLINGTON -- Joba Chamberlain may have hit himself harder than the Rangers did, firing harsh words into the mirror after coming out flat following a lengthy rain delay.
Chamberlain waited out an impressive lightning storm and couldn't put on a better show. With lower velocity than usual, Chamberlain struggled and his bullpen backup couldn't keep the game close, as the Rangers defeated the Yankees, 7-3, on Tuesday at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.
"I could go on for days and days to tell you how bad I was," Chamberlain said. "Plain and simple, I was terrible. There's no getting around it. I've got to do a better job of keeping my team in the game and not try to battle myself the whole time."
Chamberlain allowed three runs in just four innings, lifted after 84 pitches because of the intensity of his workload to record those 12 outs. Clocked only in the low 90s, he refused to use either the delay or the bruised right knee he suffered last week in New York as excuses.
"I didn't see him favoring it," manager Joe Girardi said. "He never got it going, he never got in a rhythm in a sense. It wasn't like he was getting pounded, but we just felt that he worked so hard in those four innings that we were going to make a change."
The Yankees rallied to tie the game against Rangers starter Kevin Millwood, highlighted by a Mark Teixeira solo homer into the familiar right-field porch in the fifth inning, but Alfredo Aceves allowed three runs in relief and Phil Coke was hit for the second of two Chris Davis home runs.
After waiting out a delay of two hours and 24 minutes that featured heavy thunderstorms and golf-ball-sized hail, Chamberlain allowed New York to slip behind early, another chapter in his continuing first-inning struggles.
"I had to battle all night," Chamberlain said. "It's just one of those things. You're going to have those days where you have to battle and compete, and try to minimize the damage as much as you can."
With Chamberlain one out away from escaping a first inning that featured a standout defensive play by Alex Rodriguez, diving back to third base to catch Ian Kinsler off the bag, Texas scored twice on Marlon Byrd's line drive to right field, sending Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz scurrying home.
"It's all irritating, especially Alex doing a great job to make that play," Chamberlain said. "It wasn't a bad pitch to Marlon. He just put a good swing on it, and he did what he was supposed to do."
Chamberlain has permitted 11 runs (10 earned) in nine first innings this season, a 10.00 ERA. Girardi said that Chamberlain's experimental phase of warming up additionally was in place, and the Yankees continue to wonder why he has trouble getting going.
"He said he warmed up great," Girardi said. "He just had a hard time commanding his fastball. Maybe that's a result of only throwing one inning in the last 10 days because of his injury, but physically, he was fine. He just wasn't sharp."
Davis took Chamberlain deep onto the center-field berm for a 411-foot solo homer, his 11th, leading off the fourth inning. That would be the right-hander's final frame, bowing out after he was charged with three runs on four hits, walking four and striking out five.
The Yankees made it a game in the fifth, when Teixeira, a former Ranger, slugged his 14th home run to cut it to 3-1. Hideki Matsui added an RBI double off the right-field wall in the sixth, chasing home Brett Gardner, and Francisco Cervelli tied the game with a sharp single into shallow center.
But with Millwood out of the game after 5 2/3 innings -- and two balls off his pitching hand -- the Yankees were unable to inflict any damage on the Rangers' bullpen. New York left 12 men on base, including a seventh-inning spot where Nick Swisher hit into a double play with the bases loaded and one out.
"I thought we hit some balls hard," Girardi said. "I thought we had good at-bats off him. They came back to bite us a little bit tonight. But I thought we swung the bats pretty well; we just didn't get the one big hit."
That permitted the Rangers to crack through against the Yankees' bullpen, as Girardi opted to go with Aceves over Chien-Ming Wang, who is waiting in relief for an opportunity to continue his starting career.
Girardi said that he had Aceves warming mid-inning in the fourth, which is something they refuse to do with Wang as they try to keep his situation as normal as possible.
"Ace has been throwing the ball great for us, and it was just the time that we felt we'd go to Ace," Girardi said. "Now, Chien-Ming Wang will be the guy we go to tomorrow."
Aceves allowed a run-scoring single to Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the sixth before allowing two hits to open the seventh.
Hamilton logged an infield groundout and David Murphy lifted a sacrifice fly against Coke, increasing the Rangers' lead to three runs in support of winning pitcher Jason Jennings. Davis added his second homer of the game to lead off the eighth against Coke.
The loss may have also been costly for the Yankees, who lost Melky Cabrera in the bottom of the first inning to a strained right shoulder after he crashed into the center-field fence chasing Kinsler's triple. Gardner had a three-hit, three-steal game for New York in his place.
"I feel better right now, because I did ice three times and a couple of exercises," Cabrera said through an interpreter. "I think it might be a couple of days."
Bryan Hoch is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major
League Baseball or its clubs.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Minor League Update
AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees: Were Postponed at Syracuse. Makeup to be announced.
AA Trenton Thunder- absolutely pounded the New Britain Rock Cats 11-0. They had a franchise record 21 hits.
Notable Stats:
Colin Curts went 5-5.
Eduardo Nunez went 4-4 with a solo HR(3) and 2 RBI.
Jorge Vazquez went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
Edward Gonzalez was 1-5 with 3 RBI, a walk and a K.
Kyle Anson went 2-3 with a RBI and 2 walks.
Zach Mccallister(one of the yankee starting prospects) pitched a 7 inning shutout(3-2). He allowed 4 hits, 2 walks and struck out 5. His ERA is now 1.91.
A Advanced Tampa Yankees- won in a suspended game in 7 innings 3-1 over Fort Myers.
Notable Stats:
Jesus Montero(main Catcher prospect)went 2-4. His average is now .329 with 5 HR and 30 RBI
Brian Baisely went 2-3 with a RBI.
Wady Rufino went 2-3 with a RBI and a SB(1).
Austin Romine(another catcher prospect) DH and went 1-4. His average .288 with 4 HR, 21 RBI and 4 SB.
A Charleston Riverdogs-beats Bowling Green 9-4.
AA Trenton Thunder- absolutely pounded the New Britain Rock Cats 11-0. They had a franchise record 21 hits.
Notable Stats:
Colin Curts went 5-5.
Eduardo Nunez went 4-4 with a solo HR(3) and 2 RBI.
Jorge Vazquez went 2-5 with 3 RBI.
Edward Gonzalez was 1-5 with 3 RBI, a walk and a K.
Kyle Anson went 2-3 with a RBI and 2 walks.
Zach Mccallister(one of the yankee starting prospects) pitched a 7 inning shutout(3-2). He allowed 4 hits, 2 walks and struck out 5. His ERA is now 1.91.
A Advanced Tampa Yankees- won in a suspended game in 7 innings 3-1 over Fort Myers.
Notable Stats:
Jesus Montero(main Catcher prospect)went 2-4. His average is now .329 with 5 HR and 30 RBI
Brian Baisely went 2-3 with a RBI.
Wady Rufino went 2-3 with a RBI and a SB(1).
Austin Romine(another catcher prospect) DH and went 1-4. His average .288 with 4 HR, 21 RBI and 4 SB.
A Charleston Riverdogs-beats Bowling Green 9-4.
Notable Stats:
David Adams went 2-3 with a RBI and 2 walks.
Melky Mesa went 2-4 with a RBI, a Walk and a strikeout.
Mike Lyon went 2-3 with a RBI and 2 walks.
Andrew Brackman(yankee prospect) pitched horribly. In 3 and 1/3 innings, he gave up 10 walks, 5 wild pitches, 1 Hit, struck out one and gave up 3 earned Runs. You don't see that everyday.
Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)
YANKEES (26-19)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
RANGERS (26-18)
Kinsler 2B
Young 3B
Hamilton DH
Cruz RF
Murphy LF
Byrd CF
David 1B
Saltalamacchia C
Vizquel SS
Thanks to Pete for the lineup
Good lineup today, only part I hate is Matsui vs a ground ball pitcher in Millwood.
Joba Chamberlain(2-1, 3.70 ERA) vs Kevin Millwood(4-4, 3.12 ERA)
Game is at 8 on My9
Update 7:08 PM: From the Associated Press(AP)
New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada played three innings of defense during a simulated game Tuesday in Tampa.
Sidelined since straining his right hamstring while sliding in a game against Boston May 4, also batted in the simulated game. The five-time AL All-Star threw to second from behind the plate and ran the bases after the game.
Outfielder Xavier Nady (right elbow ligament) and infielder Cody Ransom (right quadriceps) also batted.
Manager Joe Girardi also spoke to Pete Abraham and he said that Posada will play again tomorrow and seems to be getting closer. There are no plans for him to play rehab games with any affiliates.
He also told Pete that Catcher Jose Molina that he is behind Posada in his rehab program. Pete asked Girardi if he was thinking about keeping Cervelli on the roster after they come back, and he said they would consider it. Jorge and OF Xavier Nady could play in a minor league game this week.
Thanks to Pete Abraham for the update
Update 8:08 PM: Rain approaching Arlington Ballpark and we have a Rain Delay.
Update 9:45 PM: Still Rain Delay, game will probably start around 10-10:30 PM. I wont be posting anymore about the game until tommorow(either morning or PM).
Update 10:08 PM: Game will start with first pitch at 1030 PM. Thanks to Pete for the information.
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cervelli C
RANGERS (26-18)
Kinsler 2B
Young 3B
Hamilton DH
Cruz RF
Murphy LF
Byrd CF
David 1B
Saltalamacchia C
Vizquel SS
Thanks to Pete for the lineup
Good lineup today, only part I hate is Matsui vs a ground ball pitcher in Millwood.
Joba Chamberlain(2-1, 3.70 ERA) vs Kevin Millwood(4-4, 3.12 ERA)
Game is at 8 on My9
Update 7:08 PM: From the Associated Press(AP)
New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada played three innings of defense during a simulated game Tuesday in Tampa.
Sidelined since straining his right hamstring while sliding in a game against Boston May 4, also batted in the simulated game. The five-time AL All-Star threw to second from behind the plate and ran the bases after the game.
Outfielder Xavier Nady (right elbow ligament) and infielder Cody Ransom (right quadriceps) also batted.
Manager Joe Girardi also spoke to Pete Abraham and he said that Posada will play again tomorrow and seems to be getting closer. There are no plans for him to play rehab games with any affiliates.
He also told Pete that Catcher Jose Molina that he is behind Posada in his rehab program. Pete asked Girardi if he was thinking about keeping Cervelli on the roster after they come back, and he said they would consider it. Jorge and OF Xavier Nady could play in a minor league game this week.
Thanks to Pete Abraham for the update
Update 8:08 PM: Rain approaching Arlington Ballpark and we have a Rain Delay.
Update 9:45 PM: Still Rain Delay, game will probably start around 10-10:30 PM. I wont be posting anymore about the game until tommorow(either morning or PM).
Update 10:08 PM: Game will start with first pitch at 1030 PM. Thanks to Pete for the information.
From Mlbtraderumors.com writer Tim Dierkes
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney still has an aching elbow, and he's scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews tomorrow. Bruney's elbow issues date back to 2004, when he was Arizona's closer of the future (they eventually designated him for assignment in May of '06, allowing him to sign a minor league deal with the Yankees).
With Bruney out indefinitely, Joe Pawlikowski of River Ave. Blues thinks the Yankees need to acquire setup man in the coming weeks. He speculates on Chad Qualls, Jose Valverde, Russ Springer, and Huston Street. Other names to consider: Danys Baez, George Sherrill, Ron Mahay, Matt Thornton, and old friends Octavio Dotel and Tom Gordon.
There are plenty of internal options as well. As Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger notes, the Yanks already have a tough Phil Hughes vs. Chien-Ming Wang situation in the rotation. Wang will work out of the pen for now. Plus there's the discussion Pawlikowski wanted no part of: Joba Chamberlain to the bullpen.
I would like to get maybe Valverde(maybe not because he's injured), Street, Sherill or Thornton to be our set-up man. Hopefully we dont have to give up much to get one of them if we even attempt to.
With Bruney out indefinitely, Joe Pawlikowski of River Ave. Blues thinks the Yankees need to acquire setup man in the coming weeks. He speculates on Chad Qualls, Jose Valverde, Russ Springer, and Huston Street. Other names to consider: Danys Baez, George Sherrill, Ron Mahay, Matt Thornton, and old friends Octavio Dotel and Tom Gordon.
There are plenty of internal options as well. As Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger notes, the Yanks already have a tough Phil Hughes vs. Chien-Ming Wang situation in the rotation. Wang will work out of the pen for now. Plus there's the discussion Pawlikowski wanted no part of: Joba Chamberlain to the bullpen.
I would like to get maybe Valverde(maybe not because he's injured), Street, Sherill or Thornton to be our set-up man. Hopefully we dont have to give up much to get one of them if we even attempt to.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Robertson heading back up to the Bronx
Breaking News: The Yankees have re-called up David Robertson from AAA Scranton, for Bruney, who's going on the DL.
I guess they decided to give him another chance since he has a 1.84 ERA down there.
I guess they decided to give him another chance since he has a 1.84 ERA down there.
Minor League Update
AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees: Lose to Syracuse 7-3.
Notable Stats:
Austin Jackson went 2-4 however had 2 K.
Todd Linden went 0-4 with 2 K.
Shelly Duncan went 1-3 with a walk and 2 K.
Juan Miranda went 1-4 with a K.
Eric Duncan went 0-4
Chris Stewart went 1-3 with a BB.
J.B Cox started(rare start) and got the loss(0-1). Gave up 5 runs and 2 walks on 6 hits in 2 1/3 innings.
Zachary Kroenke pitched very well in 2 2/3 innings giving up only 1 hit and striking out 4. His ERA is 1.27. A lefty pitcher, maybe he'll be on the rise to the Bronx.
AA Trenton Thunder- Beat New Hampshire 7-0.
Some Notable Stats:
Colin Curtis went 2-4 with an RBI
Jorge Vazquez went 1-5 with a RBI and 2 K.
Chris Malec went 1-5 with a RBI and a K.
James Cooper went 2-3 with 2 RBI and a K.
Jose Gil went 1-4 with a RBI and 2 K.
Noah Hall went 3-5
Christian Garcia(1-0) pitched another great game pitching 5 innings, 2 hits, 3 walks and 4 K's.
A Charleston Riverdogs-Beat Bowling Green 4-1.
Notable Stats:
Daniel Brewer went 1-4 with a RBI and 2 K.
Melky Mesa went 1-3 with a 2-run HR(11) a BB, and a K.
Taylor Grote went 1-3 with a Solo HR(3) a BB, and a K.
Davis Phelps got the win(4-1). On 6 innings pitch, 1 run, 5 hits, 3 K's, 3 BB.
Pat Vendette got his 13th save of the season by striking out the side. His ERA is at 0.90
A Tampa Yankees- Off today
Have a good night everyone and I'll see you tommorow.
Notable Stats:
Austin Jackson went 2-4 however had 2 K.
Todd Linden went 0-4 with 2 K.
Shelly Duncan went 1-3 with a walk and 2 K.
Juan Miranda went 1-4 with a K.
Eric Duncan went 0-4
Chris Stewart went 1-3 with a BB.
J.B Cox started(rare start) and got the loss(0-1). Gave up 5 runs and 2 walks on 6 hits in 2 1/3 innings.
Zachary Kroenke pitched very well in 2 2/3 innings giving up only 1 hit and striking out 4. His ERA is 1.27. A lefty pitcher, maybe he'll be on the rise to the Bronx.
AA Trenton Thunder- Beat New Hampshire 7-0.
Some Notable Stats:
Colin Curtis went 2-4 with an RBI
Jorge Vazquez went 1-5 with a RBI and 2 K.
Chris Malec went 1-5 with a RBI and a K.
James Cooper went 2-3 with 2 RBI and a K.
Jose Gil went 1-4 with a RBI and 2 K.
Noah Hall went 3-5
Christian Garcia(1-0) pitched another great game pitching 5 innings, 2 hits, 3 walks and 4 K's.
A Charleston Riverdogs-Beat Bowling Green 4-1.
Notable Stats:
Daniel Brewer went 1-4 with a RBI and 2 K.
Melky Mesa went 1-3 with a 2-run HR(11) a BB, and a K.
Taylor Grote went 1-3 with a Solo HR(3) a BB, and a K.
Davis Phelps got the win(4-1). On 6 innings pitch, 1 run, 5 hits, 3 K's, 3 BB.
Pat Vendette got his 13th save of the season by striking out the side. His ERA is at 0.90
A Tampa Yankees- Off today
Have a good night everyone and I'll see you tommorow.
Game Recap
Arlington, Texas- It seemed like a perfect summer day at the ballpark. It was nearly 90 degress, Memorial Day weekend was being celebrated and the Rangers were the hottest team in the league. But so were the Yankees and they made the Rangers pay early on. The Yankees scored 2 runs even before Phil Hughes(3-2) pitched. But he didn't need any help at all, as he was dominant the whole game, going 8 strong innings as the Yankees win 11-1. Arod also had a very good day at the plate going 5-5 with 4 Rbi. He was being booed bascially the whole game but that didn't bother him at all. Matt Harrison(4-4) pitched 5 innings, giving up 11 hits on 7 runs. The only HR of the game was given up by Alfredo Aceves and Nelson Cruz gave the Rangers the only run of the day with his swing.
Hughes' Line: 8 IP, 3 Hits, 0 runs, 101 pitches
Aceves' Line: 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 8 pitches
Notes: Bruney on DL, pitcher to be activated tommorow.... Kevin Cash has his first multi-hit game as a Yankee going 3 for 5....As Melky Cabrera was rounding second on a line drive into the gap, he slipped causing him to go to second. It caused laughs from the team especially from Robinson Cano, who was imitating him after the play.... Swisher also had a good day going 1 for 4 with 3 Rbi.
Minor League Update later
Hughes' Line: 8 IP, 3 Hits, 0 runs, 101 pitches
Aceves' Line: 1 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 8 pitches
Notes: Bruney on DL, pitcher to be activated tommorow.... Kevin Cash has his first multi-hit game as a Yankee going 3 for 5....As Melky Cabrera was rounding second on a line drive into the gap, he slipped causing him to go to second. It caused laughs from the team especially from Robinson Cano, who was imitating him after the play.... Swisher also had a good day going 1 for 4 with 3 Rbi.
Minor League Update later
Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)
YANKEES (25-19)
Jeter DH
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Swisher RF
Pena SS
Cash C
Here is Texas' lineup
RANGERS (26-17)
Kinsler 2B
Young 3B
Hamilton CF
Cruz RF
Blalock DH
Byrd LF
Davis 1B
Teagarden C
Andrus SS
Thanks to Pete for the lineups
Game at 2:05 PM on YES.
I really don't like this lineup at all today, as the bottom 1/3 of the lineup can't really hit except for Pena. I don't know why Cash is still playing because he is an automatic out at the plate. Swisher is also becoming an auto out too. I'll try to find out more about why Jeter is DH'ing today.
Update 1:02 PM: Sad news for Bruney. He's going on the DL, another pitcher will probably be up tommorow.
Jeter DH
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Cabrera CF
Swisher RF
Pena SS
Cash C
Here is Texas' lineup
RANGERS (26-17)
Kinsler 2B
Young 3B
Hamilton CF
Cruz RF
Blalock DH
Byrd LF
Davis 1B
Teagarden C
Andrus SS
Thanks to Pete for the lineups
Game at 2:05 PM on YES.
I really don't like this lineup at all today, as the bottom 1/3 of the lineup can't really hit except for Pena. I don't know why Cash is still playing because he is an automatic out at the plate. Swisher is also becoming an auto out too. I'll try to find out more about why Jeter is DH'ing today.
Update 1:02 PM: Sad news for Bruney. He's going on the DL, another pitcher will probably be up tommorow.
Yankee Notebook(by Daily News' Kristie Ackert)
Bruney still not pain free
New York-Right-handed Reliever Brian Bruney seems resigned to pitching with pain.
The Yankees' set-up man played catch yesterday for the first time since having tests to determine the cause of the lingering pain in his right elbow. Bruney said the pain was still there, but is coming to the conclusion that he may pitch with pain for the rest of his career.
"This is my 10th year in professional baseball, all of it coming out of the pen-maybe that is what I am now," Bruney said. "Maybe this is how it will be."
Bruney said he threw 35 to 45 pitches yesterday and every one was accompained by a short burst of pain. But he said he was avaliable to pitch tonight against the Rangers despite the discomfort.
"It's so quick, it's hard to describe it. It's hard to pinpoint where and what it is," he said. "It's frustrating."
After spending nearly a month on the disabled list with a strained elbow, Bruney pitched one inning Tuesday night against the Orioles. But after a day's rest, he continued to feel pain. But after a day's rest, he continued to feel pain. He went for an MRI Thrusday night and had an arthrogram-an MRI with dye injected into the elbow-the following morning. The tests showed no damage to the ligament, but also gave no indication of why he feels pain.
Bruney said his agent is sending the results of his MRI to different doctors hoping for new ideas, but he was not optimistic.
"There are guys who have pitched like that and been successful,"Bruney said. "It's about finding a program that makes it feel a little better."
After missing 85 games last season with a foot injury, Bruney has appeared in just 10 games this season.
RHP Joba Chamberlain, who left Thrusday night's game in the first inning after taking a line drive off his right knee, threw his regular bullpen session yesterday and said he will make his scheduled start tommorow.
Chien-Ming Wang, who was activated from the DL on Friday to help out a relief corps that was worn out by Chamberlain's early exit, will remain in the bullpen, according to Girardi. "Right now, he's just in our bullpen,"Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He will be a backup to Joba if he cant make his start. Right now he's in the bullpen anf we're on rotation."
Catcher Jorge Posada(right hamstring strain), outfielder Xavier Nady(right elbow strain, infielder Cody Ransom(strained right quadriceps) and Catcher Jose Molina(strained left quadriceps) left after batting practice yesterday for the Yankees training complex in Tampa, Fla., to begin "intensifying," their rehabilitation programs, according to Girardi.
Girardi said it's possible Posada could return this week.
"We have to get him in some games and we have to get the hammy to 100 percent,"the manager said. "He shouldn't need too many games to catch. The end of the week, it's still possible, but it might be pushed back a little bit. We have to see how he does the next couple of days."
Thanks to the Star Ledger and Kristie for posting this information.
I would like to wish a Happy Memorial Day for all those soldiers, past and present, who have served our country.
Today we got a day game at Arlington Ballpark in Texas, between the Yanks and the Rangers.
Phil Hughes(2-2, 7.06 Era) will take the mound for the Yankees, while Matt Harrison(a lefty) will take the hill for the Rangers(4-3, 4.71 ERA). Lineups will be posted in a bit.
New York-Right-handed Reliever Brian Bruney seems resigned to pitching with pain.
The Yankees' set-up man played catch yesterday for the first time since having tests to determine the cause of the lingering pain in his right elbow. Bruney said the pain was still there, but is coming to the conclusion that he may pitch with pain for the rest of his career.
"This is my 10th year in professional baseball, all of it coming out of the pen-maybe that is what I am now," Bruney said. "Maybe this is how it will be."
Bruney said he threw 35 to 45 pitches yesterday and every one was accompained by a short burst of pain. But he said he was avaliable to pitch tonight against the Rangers despite the discomfort.
"It's so quick, it's hard to describe it. It's hard to pinpoint where and what it is," he said. "It's frustrating."
After spending nearly a month on the disabled list with a strained elbow, Bruney pitched one inning Tuesday night against the Orioles. But after a day's rest, he continued to feel pain. But after a day's rest, he continued to feel pain. He went for an MRI Thrusday night and had an arthrogram-an MRI with dye injected into the elbow-the following morning. The tests showed no damage to the ligament, but also gave no indication of why he feels pain.
Bruney said his agent is sending the results of his MRI to different doctors hoping for new ideas, but he was not optimistic.
"There are guys who have pitched like that and been successful,"Bruney said. "It's about finding a program that makes it feel a little better."
After missing 85 games last season with a foot injury, Bruney has appeared in just 10 games this season.
RHP Joba Chamberlain, who left Thrusday night's game in the first inning after taking a line drive off his right knee, threw his regular bullpen session yesterday and said he will make his scheduled start tommorow.
Chien-Ming Wang, who was activated from the DL on Friday to help out a relief corps that was worn out by Chamberlain's early exit, will remain in the bullpen, according to Girardi. "Right now, he's just in our bullpen,"Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He will be a backup to Joba if he cant make his start. Right now he's in the bullpen anf we're on rotation."
Catcher Jorge Posada(right hamstring strain), outfielder Xavier Nady(right elbow strain, infielder Cody Ransom(strained right quadriceps) and Catcher Jose Molina(strained left quadriceps) left after batting practice yesterday for the Yankees training complex in Tampa, Fla., to begin "intensifying," their rehabilitation programs, according to Girardi.
Girardi said it's possible Posada could return this week.
"We have to get him in some games and we have to get the hammy to 100 percent,"the manager said. "He shouldn't need too many games to catch. The end of the week, it's still possible, but it might be pushed back a little bit. We have to see how he does the next couple of days."
Thanks to the Star Ledger and Kristie for posting this information.
I would like to wish a Happy Memorial Day for all those soldiers, past and present, who have served our country.
Today we got a day game at Arlington Ballpark in Texas, between the Yanks and the Rangers.
Phil Hughes(2-2, 7.06 Era) will take the mound for the Yankees, while Matt Harrison(a lefty) will take the hill for the Rangers(4-3, 4.71 ERA). Lineups will be posted in a bit.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Welcome to my yankee blog
Welcome all to my blog, I'll start to post information about the yankees next game and stuff tommorow. Goodnight everyone!
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