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Yankees vs Tigers play by play

2009-07-18T11:02:00.004-04:00

YANKEES (52-37)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (8-6, 3.86)

TIGERS (48-40)
Granderson CF
Polanco 2B
Cabrera 1B
Thames DH
Ordonez RF
Raburn LF
Inge 3B
Laird C
Everett SS
Pitching: RHP Justin Verlander (10-4, 3.38).

Top 1st
Curtis Granderson

The play of the night

2009-07-17T23:59:00.002-04:00

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5593955
Mark Teixeira's GW 3 Run HR in the 7th

Yankees vs Tigers play by play

2009-07-17T16:37:00.026-04:00

YANKEES (51-37)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (8-4, 3.77)

TIGERS (48-39)
Granderson CF
Polanco 2B
Cabrera 1B
Thames DH
Thomas RF
Inge 3B
Anderson LF
Laird C
Everett SS
Pitching: LHP Lucas French (1-0, 1.93).

The Yankees have announced that Sergio Mitre will be called up to make the start vs the Orioles on Tuesday, July 21st. Alfredo Aceves will return to the bullpen. I took last weekend off, so I'm back tonight. I hope everyone had a good All-Star break, and we are ready for the 2nd half.

Top 1st
Curtis Granderson lines a double down the RF line on 3 pitches.
Placido Polanco gets jammed on a fastball and grounds it to second for the first out. Granderson to 3rd on 2 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera swings at the first pitch, who grounds it to Jeter for the 2nd out. Granderson scores, 1-0 Tigers.
Marcus Thames singles to left field on 6 pitches.
Clete Thomas walks on 4 pitches, Thames to 2nd.
Brandon Inge lines it hard but right at Cano for the 3rd out on 5 pitches.

AJ Burnett's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk on 21 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter hits a high fly to deep left but falls on the track for the first out on 5 pitches.
Johnny Damon walks on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira gets a fastball in and drills it up the middle for a single, Damon to 2nd on 4 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez gets jammed with a fastball in and pops it to center for the 2nd out on 9 pitches.
Hideki Matsui loops one into right and falls in for a single, the play home is not in time. Damon Scores. Matsui to 2nd on the throwing error by Right fielder. Tex to 3rd on 4 pitches. Game tied at 1-1.
Jorge Posada pulls a high fastball and grounds it to 3rd for the final out on 5 pitches.

Lucas French's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 walk on 32 pitches.

Top 2nd
Josh Anderson walks on 4 pitches.
Gerald Laird(Anderson steals 2nd base, Bad throw by Burnett allows him to go to 3rd) pulls a outside curve to third, Arod fields it and throws to first for the 1st out on 5 pitches.
Adam Everett pops the outside fastball and it goes behind first, Swisher makes the catch for the 2nd out.
Curtis Granderson gets hit by the pitch on 2 pitches.
Placido Polanco slaps the pitch up the middle for a single, Anderson Scores, Granderson to 3rd on 4 pitches. Tigers lead 2-1.
Miguel Cabrera gets jammed on a fastball and grounds to Tex on 2 pitches for the 3rd out.

AJ Burnett's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks, 1 HBP on 41 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano hits one to left center, Granderson is under it for the 1st out on 5 pitches.
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera hits it to center, Granderson makes the catch on 3 pitches for the 3rd out.

Lucas French's line:
2.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 K, 1 walk on 44 pitches.

Top 3rd
Marcus Thames swings at the first pitch and grounds it to Arod for the first out.
Clete Thomas hits it to deep left, but falls shy of the wall on 6 pitches for the 2nd out.
Brandon Inge strikes out swinging on the high fastball on 4 pitches for the 3rd out.

AJ Burnett's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 K, 2 walks, 1 HBP on 52 pitches

Bottom 3rd
Derek Jeter walks on 7 pitches.
Johnny Damon hits a slow roller to first, goes to 2nd for the force, 1 out on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits it deep to left field on the first pitch, but shy of the wall for the 2nd out.
Alex Rodriguez pops the pitch up to first, Cabrera under it for the 3rd out on 2 pitches.

Lucas French's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 1 K, 2 walks on 56 pitches.

Top 4th
Josh Anderson walks on 6 pitches.
Gerald Laird pops it up to Cano, whos under it for the first out on 3 pitches.
Adam Everett grounds the curveball into the 5-4-3 double play, 3 outs on 2 pitches.

AJ Burnett's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 1 K, 3 walks, 1 HBP on 63 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Jorge Posada walks on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano hits a fastball away and loops it over short for a single. Posada to 2nd on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher pops the high fastball to Cabrera, who catches it in foul territory for the 2nd out on 4 pitches.
Melky Cabrera flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Lucas French's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 K, 3 walks on 75 pitches.

Top 5th
Curtis Granderson homers to right center on 3 pitches. Tigers have a 3-1 lead.
Placido Polanco gets jammed on the fastball and grounds it to Arod for the first out on 5 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera hits it deep to right center, goes off the wall. Melky plays it on the hop and gets Cabrera trying to get a double for the 2nd out on 5 pitches.
Marcus Thames walks on 5 pitches.
Clete Thomas walks on 6 pitches, Thames to 2nd.
Brandon Inge pops the pitch to third, Arod is under it for the 3rd out on 5 pitches.

AJ Burnett's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 K, 5 walks, 1 HBP on 92 pitches.

Bottom 5th
Derek Jeter chases the slider and misses for the strikeout on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon lines it into left field for a single on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits it to left and Anderson lets it go through his legs and it goes passed him. Damon scores on the Error. Tex is credited with a single and a E-7. Tigers lead 3-2 on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez grounds it over the bag at 3rd, Inge tries to backhand it but the throw is low and Arod is safe. E-5 on Inge on 3 pitches.
Hideki Matsui lines it to 2nd but caught and Arod was running on the play and is picked off at 1st for the Double play on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Lucas French's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 3 K, 3 walks on 93 pitches.

Top 6th
Josh Anderson hits it weakly to Tex, who goes to first for the first out on 6 pitches.
Gerald Laird ripps the hanging curve over third for the single on 3 pitches.
Adam Everett does a hit and run and loops it to center, but Melky races and makes another great play and gets Laird easily at first for the double play, 3 outs on 3 pitches.

AJ Burnett's line:
6.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 runs, 1 K, 5 walks, 1 HBP on 104 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Pitching Change: Fu-Te-Ni replaces Lucas French
Jorge Posada gets a fastball in and ripps it down the line and into the stands for a ground-rule double on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano gets the slider in and pops it up, Everett under it for the first out on 2 pitches.
Nick Swisher chases the curve down and misses for the strikeout on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera singles to left field, Posada thrown out at home on 2 pitches.

Fu-Te-Ni's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 K on 14 pitches.

Top 7th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces AJ Burnett
Curtis Granderson fouls tip the fastball for the strikeout on 6 pitches.
Placido Polanco strikes out swinging on pitch in the dirt, Jorge has to throw to Tex to get the out on 4 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera singles to left field on 3 pitches.
Marcus Thames swings at the curve and singles to left on 4 pitches, Cabrera to 2nd.
Clete Thomas chases the high fastball for the strikeout on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 3 K on 20 pitches.

Bottom 7th
Pitching Change:Joel Zumaya replaces Fu-Te-Ni
Derek Jeter loops the fastball past Polanco into right for a single on 3 pitches.
Johnny Damon hits one to deep right, Thomas goes back near the wall and gets off his glove as he tries a leaping catch. Jeter to 3rd and Damon stands on 2nd with a double on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira hits a boomer to deep right into the lower deck in right for a 3 run HR on 5 pitches. Yankees now have a 5-3 lead. Zumaya threw a 3-1 right into his wheelhouse, Tex knew it was gone. It was a BOMB.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui singles up the middle on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada just misses it and pops it up to third for the 2nd out on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano bloops one into left, stays fair down the LF line and into the seats for a Ground-Rule Double, Matsui to 3rd.
Nick Swisher walks on 6 pitches. Bases loaded.
Melky Cabrera chased a bad pitch and grounds to 2nd for the final out on 2 pitches.

Joel Zumaya's line:
1.0 IP, 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 walk on 36 pitches.

Top 8th
Brandon Inge called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Josh Anderson loops a low curve into center for a single on 4 pitches.
Gerald Laird swings and misses on a high fastball on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Pinch Hitter Ramon Santiago replaces Adam Everet
Ramon Santiago(Hughes balks, Anderson to 2nd) called out on strikes on 8 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Hughes's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 6 K on 40 pitches. Just Nasty.

Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Zach Miner replaces Joel Zumaya
Game resumed at 11:05 PM
Derek Jeter ripps a single over the shortstop on 4 pitches.
Johnny Damon pops the outside change near 3rd, Inge makes the catch for the 1st out on 3 pitches.
Mark Teixeira pops the slider into foul territory, Inge goes over to make the catch for the 2nd out on 4 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 3 outs.

Zach Miner's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 K on 18 pitches.

Top 9th
Defensive Substition: Brett Gardner replaces Johnny Damon. Melky switches from Center to left. Gardner to Center.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Hughes
Curtis Granderson gets an inside cutter and flies to right field, fairly deep for the first out on 7 pitches.
Placido Polanco pulls a cutter in and drills it down the line and into the seats for a ground-rule double on 5 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera swings at the first pitch up the middle, Jeter makes a nice play going to his left for the 2nd out. Polanco to 3rd.
Marcus Thames swings at the first pitch and pops up to Tex, who makes the catch for the end of the ballgame.
YANKEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYANKEEEEESWIN!

Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit on 14 pitches.

WP: Phil Hughes(4-2)
LP: Joel Zumaya(3-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(24)

Player of the Game: Mark Teixeira
This was a tough choice between him and Phil Hughes, but I'm going with Tex. He went 3-5 including the GW 3 Run HR in the 7th inning to give the Yankees the 5-3 lead.
Goodnight everyone

Yankees vs Twins Play by Play

2009-07-08T17:03:00.018-04:00

YANKEES (49-34)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Pitching: RHP A.J. Burnett (7-4, 3.83)
TWINS(43-41)
Span LF
Harris SS
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Cuddyer RF
Kubel DH
Crede 3B
Gomez CF
Punto 2B
Pitching: RHP Anthony Swarzak (2-2, 3.90).

There's now a report from Joel Sherman of the NY Post, saying that Yankee officials told him there's zero chance that they will get Roy Halladay for the same reasons they didn't get Santana. But, like in the offseason, they could lie about this and get the player they wanted like Tex and CC.
Also Jose Molina is back with the team and they sent down Francisco Cervelli to Scranton.
Top 1st
Derek Jeter ripps the fastball down the pipe and gives it the jeterian swing into right field for a leadoff single.
Johnny Damon tries to pull the outside change and grounds it to first, Morneau goes to 2nd for 1 and back to first for the double play. 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira gets a low change and skies it to medium center, Gomez makes the catch to end the inning.
Well, Yankees got the leadoff man on, but couldn't get him anywhere else. AJ Burnett to pitch next.

Bottom 1st
Denard Span chopps one high off the plate, by the time it gets down Span gets an infield single.
Brendan Harris(wild pitch by Burnett advances Span to 2nd)(Burnett throws over to 2nd and Span gets picked off for the first out) takes the outside fastball and its skied to right field, Swisher under it for the 2nd out.
Joe Mauer swings at a low fastball and grounds it to Tex for the final out of the inning.
After 1, game tied at zero.

Top 2nd
Alex Rodriguez gets fooled by the outside change and pulls it to 3rd, Crede fires to 1st and gets Arod for the first out.
Hideki Matsui gets a high curveball and slaps it to the shortstop, who has to make a tough play from the grass and fires a high throw to Morneau, pulling him out of the bag. an infield single for Hideki.
Jorge Posada gets a fastball away and loops it into left and it goes over the shortstop for the bloop single. Matsui goes to 2nd on the play.
Robinson Cano swings at the first pitch, and lines the outside fastball past the diving Crede into left for a single. Matsui holds at 3rd, Posada to 2nd. Bases loaded, 1 out for Swisher.
Nick Swisher gets fooled by the change and rolls it to the right of the mound, like the swinging bunt. Fortunately, the pitcher only has one play, to tag Swisher. Runners advance as Matsui scores. Yankees lead 1-0.
Brett Gardner gets a high change and is lined over Punto into CF for the single. Posada and Cano both score. Yankees lead 3-0.
Derek Jeter(Brett Gardner steals 2nd base, #18 for Brett) pulls the outside change and grounds out to Crede to end the inning.
However, Yankees scored 3 runs this inning and take a 3-0 lead.

Bottom 2nd
Justin Morneau gets the fastball and skies it to left, Damon calls off Gardner for the catch, 1 down.
Michael Cuddyer pops the high fastball to Cano, who has some difficulty with it because of the domed roof, but is able to make the catch, 2 outs.
Jason Kubel chopps the high curve, again off the plate, no play for Arod. Another cheap hit for the Twins.
Joe Crede takes the fastball and hits it to right, Swisher is under it to end the inning.
After 2 innings, Yankees have a 3-0 lead.

Top 3rd
Johnny Damon pops the high fastball into left, Harris is under it for the catch, 1 down.
Mark Teixeira pops the low change near 3rd, Span loses it, however Crede backs him up and makes the diving catch on the recovery, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez gets fooled on the change and pops it up to Punto, who makes the catch to end the inning.
Still 3-0 Yankees.

Bottom 3rd
Carlos Gomez gets jammed by the inside fastball and grounds it to Jeter for the 1st out.
Nick Punto gets another inside fastball and grounds it to Tex, who takes it to the bag for the 2nd out.
Denard Span gets a tailing fastball and drills it into center for a base hit.
Brendan Harris(Span steals 2nd base)walks on 6 pitches.
Joe Mauer(Wild Pitch by Burnett, advances runners)(another wild pitch, Span scores, Harris to 3rd, Yankees have a 3-1 lead) hits a boomer on the fastball to left, off the wall for a double. Harris Scores. Yankees have a 3-2 lead.
Justin Morneau grounds the low curveball to Cano, who throws it to Tex for the final out of the inning.
However the Twins scored 2 to come back in it, only down 3-2.

Top 4th
Hideki Matsui pulls the outside fastball to deep center, but not deep enough as Gomez makes the catch for the 1st out.
Jorge Posada ripps an inside fastball and lines it right over Morneau's head, down the right field line for a double.
Robinson Cano gets hit by the inside fastball, runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Nick Swisher takes the outside fastball and drills it deep to left, but caught at the track by Span, 2 down. Posada goes to 3rd on the play.
Brett Gardner golfs a fastball to center but Gomez is right under it for the final out of the inning.
Still 3-2 Yankees.

Bottom 4th
Michael Cuddyer gets the outside Fastball and takes it to right, but Swisher is under it for the first out.
Jason Kubel swings at a fastball down the pipe, pops it to left, Damon loses sight of the ball a bit to the dome but is able to recover for the 2nd out.
Joe Crede takes the fastball away and lines it to right for a base hit.
Carlos Gomez gets a hanging curve, but hit hard to Jeter, who throws to Cano for the force to end the inning.
After 4 innings, Yankees still lead 3-2.

Top 5th
Derek Jeter gets a hanging curve and drills it deep to left, goes off the wall and Jeter leads off with a double.
Johnny Damon pops the outside fastball to right, Cuddyer under it for the first out. Jeter bluffs going to 3rd and goes back.
Mark Teixeira walks on 6 pitches, 1st and 2nd, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez gets a fastball down the pipe and ripps it to left for a single, Jeter Scores as the throw home is not on time, Tex to 2nd. Yankees have a 4-2 lead.
Pitching Change: Bob Keppel replaces Anthony Swarzak
Hideki Matsui ripps the first pitch but right to Punto for the 2nd out, Tex hustles back in time to 2nd.
Jorge Posada walks on 4 pitches. Bases loaded, 2 outs for Cano.
Robinson Cano pops the low fastball and flies it to left, Span is under it for the final out of the inning.
However, the Yankees get another run and they now lead 4-2.

Bottom 5th
Nick Punto walks on 5 pitches.
Denard Span swings at the outside fastball, it grounds to Cano, who flips to Jeter for 1, but couldn't get him at first. Force out for the 1st out.
Brendan Harris pops the high and in fastball to the mound on the first pitch, Tex calls everyone off for the catch for the 2nd out.
Joe Mauer hits an outside curve and takes it to the left side for the single, Span was going and goes to 3rd on the play.
Justin Morneau walks on 5 pitches, bases loaded.
Michael Cuddyer Swings and misses on the curve in the dirt to end the inning. A BIG STRIKEOUT BY AJ.
After 5, Yankees still lead 4-2.

Top 6th
Nick Swisher swings at the first pitch, and bounces off the mound, Harris boots the play and is called a E-6. Should have been an infield single, but he's on first regardless.
Bret Gardner swings at the outside fastball, and hits a hard grounder to short. They only had one play, for the force at 2nd. Gardner reaches on the force, 1 out.
Derek Jeter(Brett Gardner Caught Stealing 2nd, 2 outs) gets the outside slider and grounds it to Punto for the final out of the inning.
Yankees still lead 4-2.

Bottom 6th
Jason Kubel gets a low fastball and ripps it into right for a leadoff single.
Joe Crede pops up the first pitch high fastball, Cano is under it and makes the catch for the 1st out.
Carlos Gomez walks on 8 pitches.
Nick Punto gets a fastball up and away and hits down the left field line, Damon comes over into foul territory to make the catch for the 2nd out.
Denard Span swings at a low curve ball and misses for the Strikeout, another big strikeout by AJ Burnett. 3 outs.
After 6, Yankees still lead 4-2.

Top 7th
Johnny Damon pulls the outside fastball, grounded to Punto for the 1st out.
Mark Teixeira swings at a bad pitch, out of the zone, goes up the middle, Punto has to backhand and fire, but Tex beats it for an infield single.
Alex Rodriguez gets a fastball down the pipe and ripps it but right at Gomez for the 2nd out.
Hideki Matsui gets a low fastball and drills it deep to left, but is shy of the warning track and Span makes the catch to end the innning.
Still 4-2 Yankees.

Bottom 7th
Brendan Harris gets jammed a bit on a high fastball and flies out to Gardner for the 1st out.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces AJ Burnett
Joe Mauer gets a outside corner and drills it to deep left and it goes over the seats for a Home Run. Yankees now lead 4-3.
Justin Morneau chases a slider in the dirt and misses for the strikeout, 2 outs.
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Michael Cuddyer swings at the first pitch and flies it to right. Swisher gets over it in foul territory to end the inning.
After 7 innings, Yankees lead 4-3.

Top 8th
Jorge Posada ripps a fastball near the middle but right at Morneau for the 1st out. Grounded to him.
Robinson Cano gets a fastball and grounds out to Harris for the 2nd out.
Nick Swisher lines a single on a fastball down the middle to right field, however he is out at 2nd trying to extend it to a double, 3 outs.
Still 4-3 Yankees.

Bottom 8th
Jason Kubel swings at a good curve on the outside corner and grounds it to Cano for the first out of the inning.
Joe Crede pops the first pitch up and it goes near the dugout and Jorge makes a nice catching near the railing for the 2nd out.
Pinch hitter: Brian Buscher replaces Carlos Gomez
Brian Buscher gets a fastball about down the pipe and rips it up the middle for a single.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Hughes
Pinch Hitter: Jose Morales replaces Nick Punto
Jose Morales hits a inside cutter but lines it right to Jeter to end the inning.
After 8, Yankees still lead 4-3.

Top 9th
Defensive Substitions: Delmon Young and Matt Tolbert replaces Brian Buscher and Jose Morales at left field and 2nd base, respectively.
Pitching Change:Jose Mijares replaces Bob Keppel
Brett Gardner pops the high fastball to left, Crede is under it, he makes the catch for the 1st out.
Derek Jeter hits one hard down the left field line, but Crede makes a nice diving catch robbing Jeter of a double for the 2nd out.
Johnny Damon pulls the outside slider to Morneau, who takes it to the bag to end the inning.
Still 4-3 Yankees, last licks for the Twins.

Bottom 9th
Defensive Substition: Melky Cabrera replaces Johnny Damon in left field
Denard Span gets jammed on an inside cutter and Tex takes it to the bag for the 1st out.
Brendan Harris gets called out on strikes on the tailing cutter that goes to the inside corner of the plate, 2 outs.
Joe Mauer hits an inside cutter hard but right at Jeter for the 3rd out.

YANKEEEEEEEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEEEEEEEEES WIN!
Yankees win 4-3

WP: AJ Burnett(8-4)
LP: Anthony Swarzak(2-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(22)

Game tommorow at 1: no play by play coverage.
Francisco Liriano vs Alfredo Aceves.
Good night everyone!

Yankees vs Twins Play by Play

2009-07-07T17:58:00.021-04:00

YANKEES (48-34)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cano 2B
Gardner CF
Cervelli C
Pitching: LHP CC Sabathia (7-5, 3.85).
TWINS (43-40)
Span LF
Harris SS
Mauer C
Morneau 1B
Cuddyer RF
Crede 3B
Young DH
Gomez CF
Punto 2B
Pitching: RHP Scott Baker (6-6, 4.99).

The Yankees have released Angel Berroa and Alfredo Aceves was told he will be the starter on Thrusday, in the matinee game vs the Twins.

Trade Rumors:
Roy Halladay may be shipped out of Toronto, and GM JP Riccardi says that they will "listen to offers". Jon Heyman, out of Si.com, states Yankees and Phillies are top teams to get him so stay tuned.

Top 1st
Derek Jeter loops one over Punto and into right center for a leadoff single. The Jeterian Single.
Johnny Damon looks at the high curve, called strike 3. 1 out. Looked close, but I guess a strikeout.
Mark Teixeira breaks his bat, but bloops it over the infield and into center for a base hit. Jeter reads it perfectly and goes to 3rd. 1st and 3rd, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez gets under the outside change and pops it up, Morneau catches it in foul territory for the 2nd out.
Hideki Matsui ripps the pitch into center for a base hit, Jeter Scores, Tex to 2nd. Yankees take a 1-0 lead. Matsui has been really hot lately, ever since the interleague rest.
Nick Swisher swings at the high fastball and strikeouts swinging, 3 outs. A typical Swisher strikeout.
But the Yankees scored first, after 1 they lead 1-0.

Bottom 1st
Denard Span gets jammed on a inside fastball and grounds to cano for the first out.
Brendan Harris swings at a fastball blown right by him for the strikeout, 2 outs.
Joe Mauer gets jammed by a high fastball and grounds to jeter for the 3rd out.
A 1-2-3, 1 K inning for CC Sabathia.

Top 2nd
Robinson Cano ripps a hanging breaking ball and it stays just fair, down the right field line and Cano leadsoff with a double.
Brett Gardner hits one off the middle, off Baker's body, and the shortstop had no chance of getting Gardner. He reaches on the infield single. Cano moves up to 3rd, no outs.
Francisco Cervelli gets a high fastball and drills it to deep left but dies just shy of the track, however Cano scores and Gardner moves up to 2nd on the Sac fly. 1 out. Yankees have a 2-0 lead.
Derek Jeter swings at a high breaking ball and pops up to right field. Cuddyer makes the catch, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon chops the slider over the mound, but Harris couldn't get a good play to get the speeding Damon. He reaches on the infield single, Gardner to 3rd.
Mark Teixeira breaks his bat again and gets another looper over the infield into left field. Gardner scores. Damon to 3rd. Yankees take a 3-0 lead.
Alex Rodriguez chases a high fastball and strikes out swinging, 3 outs. Arod struggling tonight, especially on that last swing. He's 0-2.
But the Yankees score 2 and now lead 3-0.

Bottom 2nd
Justin Morneau swing at the fastball away and grounds it to Jeter for the first out.
Michael Cuddyer swings at the fastball down the pipe and drills it out for the HR into the left field seats. Yankees lead 3-1.
Joe Crede pops it into the air toward right field, Cano there to make the catch, 2 outs.
Delmon Young chases the low change for the strikeout, 3 outs.
However, the first hit for the Twins, was also one to put them on the scoreboard as Cuddyer gets one back. Now 3-1 Yankees.

Top 3rd
Hideki Matsui pulls the outside pitch and grounds out to Crede for the first out.
Nick Swisher swings at the first pitch and ripps it into center for the single.
Robinson Cano takes the curve away and drills it to left, but caught at the warning track for the 2nd out, Swisher was going so he had to hustle to get back.
Brett Gardner tried to check on the low slider, but went. Mauer threw to first to complete the strikeout 3 outs.
Still 3-1 Yankees.

Bottom 3rd
Carlos Gomez swings at the first pitch and Jeter made the nice play, by making a nice pick to get the speedy Gomez out. 1 down.
Nick Punto walks on 4 pitches.
Denard Span hits it hard but right to Jeter for the 2nd out. Very hard hit, but Jeter got there in time.
Brendan Harris swings at the first pitch, a fastball away, and pops it up. Tex is under it in foul territory to make the catch for the 3rd out.
After 3 innings, it is still 3-1 Yankees.

Top 4th
Francisco Cervelli swings at a fastball inside and Cervelli gets the single, past the diving Crede.
Derek Jeter walks on 4 pitches, Cervelli goes to 2nd. 0 outs.
Johnny Damon walks on 4 pitches, Bases loaded, 0 outs for Teixeira.
Pitching change: Brian Duensing replaces Scott Baker
Mark Teixeira pops up the upstairs fastball and Morneau makes the catch, 1 out. Tex does not get it done, lets see if Arod can.
Alex Rodriguez swings at the first pitch and hits a boomer to deep center, Gomez goes back to the track, to the wall and he leaps and MAKES A GREAT CATCH. ROBBING AROD OF A GRAND SLAM. 2 outs. However, Cervelli scores, Jeter goes to 3rd on the play and the Yankees have a 4-1 lead. It could have been 7-1.
Hideki Matsui walks on 6 pitches, Bases re-loaded for Swisher. I hope he dosen't strikeout again.
Nick Swisher dosen't strikeout and does the typical Swisher walk, which forces Jeter home. Yankees have a 5-1 lead.
Robinson Cano swings at the fastball inside, breaks his bat, and grounds out to Morneau, who flips to Duensing for the 3rd out. Cano is really struggling this year with runners in scoring position.
However, Yankees score another 2 runs and now lead 5-1.

Bottom 4th
Joe Mauer swings and misses at the corner slider for the strike out. 1 out.
Justin Morneau pops the inside curve into right, Cano is under it, makes the catch for the 2nd out.
Michael Cuddyer swings at the first pitch and belts it hard to center, but right at Gardner to make the catch, 3 outs.
CC with a easy 1-2-3 inning, and after 4 innings, Yankees still lead 5-1.

Top 5th
Brett Gardner pops the inside fastball into foul territory, Morneau over to make the catch, 1 out.
Francisco Cervelli hits it hard on the first pitch, but lined right to Punto for the 2nd out.
Derek Jeter hits the high breaking ball and slaps it to right, Cuddyer under it for the 3rd out.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, but still lead 5-1.

Bottom 5th
Joe Crede swings at the change up away and pops it up, Jeter is under it for the first out of the inning.
Delmon Young hits a slow roller past the mound, Cano charges and fires but not in time and Young reaches on the infield single.
Carlos Gomez hits a slow roller to Arod, makes a good play and throws him out by a step, 2 outs. Young to 2nd on the play.
Nick Punto swing at a inside fastball and grounds out to Tex to end the inning, 3 outs.
After 5 innings, Yankees still lead 5-1.

Top 6th
Johnny Damon gets called out on strikes on a high slider again, another close call for the 1st out.
Mark Teixeira swings at a curveball away and slaps it up the middle, past Punto, for a base hit.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 5 pitches, Tex to 2nd on the walk.
Hideki Matsui hits it deep to center, but falls at the track for the 2nd out. Tex hustles back in time.
Nick Swisher walks on 4 pitches, Bases loaded for Cano again.
Robinson Cano bloops the inside fastball into center for a base hit, Tex and Arod both score, Swisher goes to 3rd on the play. Robinson Cano finally got that 0-22 with runners in scoring position streak over with.
Pitching change: R.A Dickey replaces Brian Duensing
Brett Gardner hits the breaking ball, deep to center, but Gomez can't make the catch and goes all the way to the wall. Cano and Swisher both score, Gardner to third with the triple. Yankees now have a 9-1 lead.
Francisco Cervelli ripps the changeup down the left field line, stays fair and 1 hops the wall for an Rbi double. Gardner scores and the Yankees have a 10-1 lead.
Derek Jeter called out on strikes for the 3rd out, Jeter wasn't too pleased about the call, but looked like strike 3 from my vantage point.
However the Yankees tacked on 5 runs to take a 10-1 lead.

Bottom 6th
Denard Span chopps one to Tex, but CC is late in covering and beats him out for the infield single.
Brendan Harris skies a fastball to medium deep center, Gardner goes over and makes the catch for the 1st out.
Joe Mauer hits the ball fairly hard to deep left field, but Damon catches it on the track for the 2nd out.
Justin Morneau swings at a good outside slider and grounds to Cano to end the inning.
After 6 innings, the Yankees have a big 10-1 lead.

Top 7th
Pinch Hitter: Melky Cabrera replaces Johnny Damon
Melky Cabrera pops the knuckleball up, Harris makes the catch on the outfield grass for the first out.
Mark Teixeira hits it deep to center, but not deep enough as Gomez makes the catch, stumbling a bit while making the catch for the 2nd out.
Alex Rodriguez gets an inside change and grounds it up the middle and through for a base hit. Every Yankee starter has a hit in the game.
Hideki Matsui(R.A Dickey throws a wild pitch and Arod advances easily to 2nd) walks on 5 pitches, 1st and 2nd, 2 outs for Swisher.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging, fooled on a changeup, once again to end the inning.
Yankees still lead 10-1.

Bottom 7th
Defensive Substition: Cody Ransom in for Derek Jeter at SS, Melky remains in the game at left field.
Michael Cuddyer pops up the change and Tex waves everyone off for the catch in foul territory for the 1st out.
Joe Crede ripps it down the left field line but Melky chases it and catches it on the run for the 2nd out.
Delmon Young gets jammed by the change and grounds to Ransom, Tex makes the nice scoop to end the inning, 3 outs.
After 7 innings, Yankees still lead 10-1.

Top 8th
Defensive Substition: Jose Morales replaces Joe Mauer
Robinson Cano pulls the outside fastball and grounds out to Punto for the first out.
Brett Gardner smashes it up the middle, off Dickey's glove, can't find it and Gardner reaches on the infield single.
Francisco Cervelli swings at a inside fastball and grounds out to Punto for the 2nd out.
Cody Ransom swings at the first pitch and ripps it right to Cuddyer for the 3rd out.
Yankees still lead 10-1.

Bottom 8th
Defensive Substition: Eric Hinske replaces Alex Rodriguez
Pitching change: Brett Tomko replaces CC Sabathia
Carlos Gomez pulls the outside slider and grounds out to Ransom for the 1st out.
Nick Punto walks on 5 pitches.
Denard Span grounds out the fastball to Cano, 2 outs. Punto moves up to 2nd base.
Brendan Harris lines a single to left field, Punto Scores. Yankees now have a 10-2 lead.
Jose Morales pulls the outside changeup and grounds to Tex, who flips to Tomko to end the inning.
After 8 innings, Yankees lead 10-2.

Top 9th
Defensive Substition: Matt Tolbert replaces Melky Cabrera
Melky Cabrera swings at the first pitch and flies easily to Gomez for the first out.
Mark Teixeira takes the outside change and grounds it up the middle for his 4th hit of the game.
Eric Hinske tries to pull the outside fastball and grounds into the 6-4-3 double play to end the inning.
Yankees still lead 10-2.

Bottom 9th
Matt Tolbert pulls the fastball and grounds it right to Tex for the first out.
Michael Cuddyer hits the hanging changeup deep to left, but not deep enough, as Melky catches it near the track for the 2nd out.
Joe Crede takes the outside slider to right and Swisher makes the catch to end the game.

YANKEEEEEEEEEEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS WIN!

Yankees win by the score of 10-2. They keep pace with Boston as they also won, putting the Yankees still 1 game back and are leading the wild card by 4 games.

WP: CC Sabathia(8-5)
LP: Scott Baker(6-7)

Player of the game: CC Sabathia
CC today was bascially CC without the strikeouts, as the Twins are good contact hitters. But, they only mastered 1 run in 7 innings off the ace and struck out 3 times. CC had his fastball going early on, allowing him to get good counts early in the game. He also has to thank his offense for scoring 10 but it wouldn't have mattered anyway.

Goodnight all.

Yankees vs Mariners play by play

2009-07-01T17:27:00.021-04:00

YANKEES (44-32)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez DH
Posada C
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Ransom 3B
Pitching: LHP Andy Pettitte (7-3, 4.38).

I guess no Hinske today, would have been wise to start him today. But, I guess Joe dosen't agree with me.

MARINERS (39-37)
Suzuki RF
Branyan 1B
Lopez 2B
Griffey DH
Gutierrez CF
Balentien LF
Woodward 3B
Johnson CF
Cedeno SS
Pitching: LHP Jarrod Washburn (4-5, 3.22).

Ramiro Pena(as expected) was optioned down to Scranton. They will play him some time in CF, trying to make him a super utility player.

Top 1st
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Russell Branyan called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Jose Lopez flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Andy Pettitte's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon walks on 9 pitches.
Mark Teixeira singles to center field on 4 pitches. Damon to 2nd.
Alex Rodriguez grounds into the 6-4-3 double play on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
1.0 IP, 1 Hit, 1 walk on 20 pitches.

Top 2nd
Ken Griffey Jr. singles to center field on 2 pitches.
Franklin Gutierrez infield singles to third, Griffey to 2nd on 6 pitches.
Wladimir Balentin called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward flies out to right field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Reed Johnson grounds into a 4-6 force out at 2nd on 7 pitches, 3 outs.

Andy Pettitte's line:
2.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 K on 30 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Jorge Posada called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano singles to center field on the first pitch.
Nick Swisher singles to left field on 2 pitches. Cano to 2nd.
Melky Cabrera grounds into a 5-5-3 double play on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 K, 1 walk on 29 pitches.

Top 3rd
Ronny Cedeno grounds out to second on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Andy Pettitte's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits, 3 K on 45 pitches.

Bottom 3rd
Cody Ransom strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Derek Jeter flies out to right field on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon Homers to right center field, below the bleachers, on 6 pitches. Yankees take a 1-0 lead.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 50 pitches.

Top 4th
Jose Lopez doubles to left center field on 2 pitches.
Ken Griffey Jr flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out. Lopez to 3rd.
Franklin Gutierrez walks on 4 pitches.
Wladimir Balentin grounds into a 3-6 force at 2nd on 2 pitches, Lopez Scores. Could not get the Double play in time. Game tied at 1.
Chris Woodward(Wladimir Balentin picked off at 1st, 3 outs).

Andy Pettitte's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 56 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Jorge Posada grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Robinson Cano grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 55 pitches.

Top 5th
Chris Woodward grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Reed Johnson singles to center field on first pitch.
Ronny Cedeno flies out to center field on first pitch, 2 outs.
Ichiro Suzuki grounds into a 6-4 force at 2nd on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Andy Pettitte's line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 walk on 64 pitches.

Bottom 5th
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera Homers to left field on 6 pitches. Yankees take a 2-1 lead upon video review, it looks fair from the replay though. Play stands on Review.
Cody Ransom flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter is hit by the pitch on the first pitch. He got hit on his toe.
Johnny Damon strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
5.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 5 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 76 pitches.

Top 6th
Russell Branyan called out on strikes on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Jose Lopez flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Ken Griffey Jr homers on first pitch to Right field, to the right of the bleachers. Game tied at 2-2.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to center field, deflected off Jeter's glove on 6 pitches.
Waldimir Balentin(Gutierrez "walked" to 2nd, thinking it was 3-2 instead of 2-2 and was caught by a mile, 3 outs) on 5 pitches.

Andy Pettitte's line:
6.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 4 K, 1 walk on 86 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Mark Teixeira singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez Homers to DEEEP Center Field, into Monument Park on 2 pitches. Yankees regain the 4-2 lead.
Jorge Posada strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano grounds out to pitcher on first pitch, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher pops out to third on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
6.0 IP, 7 hits, 4 runs, 6 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 89 pitches.

Top 7th
Wladimir Balentin flies out to shallow deep center on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Reed Johnson lines out to center on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Andy Pettitte's line:
7.0 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 5 K, 1 walk on 98 pitches.

Bottom 7th
Melky Cabrera flies out to center on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Cody Ransom flies out to center on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Johnny Damon pops out to third base on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Jarrod Washburn's line:
7.0 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 6 K, 1 walk, 1 HBP on 100 pitches.

Top 8th
Pitching Change: Alfredo Aceves replaces Andy Pettitte
Ronny Cedeno flies out to right field on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Alfredo Aceves(2 lefties coming up)
Ichiro Suzuki grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 7 pitches.

Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Miguel Batista replaces Jarrod Washburn
Mark Teixeira grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez singles to center field on 2 pitches.
Jorge Posada grounds into the 4-6-3 double play on first pitch, 3 outs.

Miguel Batista's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit on 8 pitches.

Top 9th:
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Phil Coke
Jose Lopez grounds out to third on 7 pitches. 1 out
Ken Griffey Jr. grounds out to second on 5 pitches. 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez grounds out to third on 3 pitches. 3 outs.

YANKEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEEES WIN! 7 in a row and #502 for Mariano Rivera as the Yankees win 4-2.

Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 15 pitches.

WP: Andy Pettitte(8-3)
LP: Jarrod Washburn(4-6)
SV: Mariano Rivera(20)

Players of the game: Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte.
Andy pitched a great game today, 7 good innings of 2 run ball. Made a couple of mistakes, especially Griffey's HR, but he limit the damage and this was one of his strongest pitching performances.
Arod came clutch for the 2nd night in a row, hitting a shot to center into Monument Park to give the Yankees a 4-2 lead and it was the game winning hit.

The Yankees have won 7 in a row and will look to make it 8 and the sweep tommorow in the Bronx. Until then, Goodnight everyone.

Yankees vs Mariners play by play

2009-06-30T19:06:00.018-04:00

YANKEES (43-32)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF

Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (4-2, 3.81).

MARINERS (39-36)
Ichiro RF
Branyan 1B
Lopez 2B
Griffey LF
Sweeney DH
Gutierrez CF
Woodward 3B
Johjima C
Cedeno SS

Pitching: RHP Brandon Morrow (0-3, 5.64).

Yankees made a trade today acquiring IF/OF Eric Hinske from the Pirates, with cash for minor leaguers RHP Casey Erickson and OF Eric Fryer. However, his plane got delayed by the weather so it looks like he wont be avaliable to play until tommorow.

Game is under a rain delay right now, first pitch is now scheduled for 7:45 PM(now 8:05 PM)
Also, Mariano Rivera is going to throw out the first pitch, a rarity to see an active player throw out the first pitch. As you know, its because of him reaching the 500 save plateau.

Top 1st
Ichiro Suzuki strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Russell Branyan walks on 6 pitches.
Jose Lopez strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Ken Griffey Jr. flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
1.0 IP, 2 K, 1 BB on 17 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Johnny Damon doubles to right field on 2 pitches.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez called out on striked on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Brandon Morrow's line:
1.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 K on 10 pitches.

Top 2nd
Mike Sweeney grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to left field on 6 pitches.
Chris Woodward infield singles to short on first pitch, Gutierrez to 2nd.
Kenji Johjima grounds into the 5-5-3 double play on first pitch, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
2.0 IP, 2 cheap hits, 2 K, 1 BB on 29 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada singles to right field on first pitch, Cano to 2nd.
Hideki Matsui reaches on fielding error by third basemen on 6 pitches. Throwing error by third basemen allows Cano to score. Posada to third, Yankees take a 1-0 lead.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera out on a sac fly to center field on first pitch, Posada Scores. 2 outs. Yankees take a 2-0 lead.
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Brandon Morrow's line:
2.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 K on 28 pitches.

Top 3rd
Ronny Cedeno homers to left field on 4 pitches. Yankees have a 2-1 lead.
Ichiro Suzuki singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 6 pitches. Ichiro steals 2nd. 1 out.
Jose Lopez walks on 5 pitches.
Ken Griffey Jr. flies out to center field on first pitch, 2 outs.
Mike Sweeney grounds out to pitcher on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
3.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 2 BB on 50 pitches.

Bottom 3rd
Johnny Damon walks on 7 pitches.
Mark Teixeira grounds into a 4-6-3 double play on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to pitcher on first pitch, 3 outs.

Brandon Morrow's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 K, 1 BB on 39 pitches.

Top 4th
Franklin Gutierrez grounds out to pitcher on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Woodward strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Kenji Johjima hits a ground rule double on 3 pitches to left field.
Ronny Cedeno grounds out to third base on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
4.0 IP, 5 hits, 1 run, 4 K, 2 BB on 67 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Posada walks on 4 pitches, Cano to 2nd.
Hideki Matsui walks on 8 pitches, Bases loaded.
Nick Swisher pops out to short on 5 pitches, infield fly rule. 1 out.
Melky Cabrera grounds into a 3-6 force out at 2nd on 3 pitches, 2 outs. Cano Scores. Posada to third. Yankees have a 3-1 lead.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Brandon Morrow's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs, 3 K, 3 BB on 7o pitches.

Top 5th
Ichiro Suzuki infield singles to second on first pitch.
Russell Branyan(Ichiro Steals 2nd and third base)singles to right field on 5 pitches. Ichiro Scores. Yankees have a 3-2 lead.
Jose Lopez grounds into a 6-4 force at 2nd on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Ken Griffey Jr(Lopez steals 2nd base)walks on 6 pitches.
Mike Sweeney flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez singles to center field on 2 pitches, Lopez Scores, Griffey Jr to 3rd. Game is now tied at 3.
Chris Woodward flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
5.1 IP, 9 hits, 3 runs, 4 K, 2 BB on 96 pitches.

Bottom 5th
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez walks on 4 pitches, Teixeira to 2nd.
Robinson Cano strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada walks on 7 pitches, Bases loaded.
Pitching Change: Chris Jakubauskas replaces Brandon Morrow
Hideki Matsui grounds out to first, flips to pitcher on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Chris Jakubauskas's line:
0.1 IP, 6 pitches.

Top 6th
Kenji Johjima singles to center field on 7 pitches.
Ronny Cedeno out on a sac bunt on first pitch. Johjima to 2nd. 1 out
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Joba Chamberlain
Ichiro Suzuki flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Russell Branyan strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 7 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Nick Swisher flies out to left field on first pitch, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Chris Jakubauskas's line:
1.1 IP, 2 K on 14 pitches.

Top 7th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Jose Lopez grounds out to short on first pitch, 1 out.
Ken Griffey Jr. strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Mike Sweeney flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K on 9 pitches.

Bottom 7th
Johnny Damon hits a ground rule double to left field on 4 pitches.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 5 pitches. 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez homers to left field on 5 pitches, Damon Scores. Yankees take a 5-3 lead.
Robinson Cano flies out to center on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada flies out to center on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Chris Jakubauskas's line:
2.1 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 3 K on 40 pitches.

Top 8th
Pitching Change: Brian Bruney replaces Phil Hughes
Franklin Gutierrez singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Chris Woodward singles to left on 4 pitches.
Kenji Johjima singles to left field on 2 pitches, Gutierrez scores. Yankees have a 5-4 lead.
Ronny Cedeno out on a sac bunt to pitcher, 1 out. Runners Advance on first pitch.
Ichiro Suzuzi is intentionally walked on 4 pitches.
Russell Branyan out on a sac fly to left field on 7 pitches, 2 outs. Woodward scores. Game tied at 5-5.
Jose Lopez grounds into a 5-4 force at 2nd on first pitch, 3 outs.

Brian Bruney:
1.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs on 22 pitches.

Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Sean White is in.
Hideki Matsui doubles to center field on 3 pitches.
Pinch Runner Brett Gardner replaces Hideki Matsui.
Nick Swisher bunt singles to the pitcher on first pitch, Gardner to 3rd.
Melky Cabrera doubles to center field on first pitch, Gardner scores, Swisher to 3rd. Yankees have a 6-5 lead.
Derek Jeter Singles on 5 pitches, Swisher and Melky score. Yankees have a 8-5 lead.
Johnny Damon flies out to center field on 4 pitches. 1 out. Jeter to 2nd.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Sean White's line:
1.0 IP, 4 hits, 3 runs on 20 pitches.

Top 9th
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Brian Bruney
Ken Griffey Jr. grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Mike Sweeney grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Franklin Gutierrez strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Mariano Rivera's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 11 pitches.

WP: Brian Bruney(3-0)
LP: Sean White(2-1)
SV: Mariano Rivera(19, 501 career saves)

Players of the game: 3-way tie between AROD, Jeter, Melky
All had clutch hits in the 7th and 8th innings to give the Yankees the lead and insurance.

Goodnight all

Yankees vs Braves Play By Play

2009-06-24T18:38:00.019-04:00

First the lineups(from Pete A's blog)

YANKEES (38-32)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Gardner CF
Cervelli C
Chamberlain RHP

BRAVES (34-36)
McLouth CF
Escobar SS
Jones 3B
McCann C
Anderson LF
Kotchman 1B
Francoeur RF
Johnson 2B
Kawakami RHP

Top 1st
Derek Jeter flies out to right field on first pitch, 1 out.
Johnny Damon flies out to right field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Kenshin Kawakami's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1-2-3 inning on 9 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Nate Mcclouth grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Yunel Escobar flies out to right field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Chipper Jones grounds out to first, flips to the pitcher, on 7 pitches. 3 outs

Joba Chamberlain's line:
1.0 IP, 1-2-3 inning on 12 pitches.

Top 2nd
Alex Rodriguez flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano flies out to left field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher flies out to center field on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Kenshin Kawakami's line:
2.0 IP, 1 K, another 1-2-3 inning, 6 up, 6 down, on 26 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Brian McCann singles to right field on 6 pitches.
Garret Anderson flies out to center field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Casey Kotchman pops out to third base in foul territory on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Jeff Franceour pops out to first base on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
2.0 IP, 1 Hit on 28 pitches.

Top 3rd
Brett Gardner grounds out to second base on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Francisco Cervelli flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Joba Chamberlain grounds out sharply to short, deflected by pitcher, on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Kenshin Kawakami's line:
3.0 IP, 1 K, another 1-2-3 inning, 9 up, 9 down on 37 pitches.

Bottom 3rd
Kelly Johnson grounds out to pitcher on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Pinch Hitter Diory Hernandez replaces Kenshin Kawakami(due to injury on last out in top 3rd)
Diory Hernandez grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Nate Mcclouth Doubles to center field on 2 pitches.
Yunel Escobar flies out to right field on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
3.0 IP, 2 hits on 43 pitches.

Top 4th
Pitching Change: Kris Medlen replaces Kawakami
Derek Jeter grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon flies out to right field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Kris Medlen's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, another 1-2-3 inning for Braves, (combined 12 up, 12 down) on 8 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Chipper Jones singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Brian McCann strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Garret Anderson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Casey Kotchman grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
4.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 K on 60 pitches.

Top 5th
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to short on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano flies out to left field on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Kris Medlen's line:
2.2 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 2 K, another 1-2-3 inning(15 up, 15 down) on 22 pitches.

Bottom 5th
Jeff Franceour Homers to left field on 2 pitches. Braves take a 1-0 lead.
Kelly Johnson grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Kris Medlen strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Nate Mcclouth strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 4 K on 76 pitches.

Top 6th
Brett Gardner walks on 5 pitches, Combined perfect game ended.
Francisco Cervelli(Brett Gardner picked off at 1st, 1 out. First Base Umpire ejects Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for Arguring) Homers on 5 pitches to left center field. His First MLB HR! Game tied at 1. No hitter ended.
Joba Chamberlain lines out to second on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Johnny Damon singles to center field on 4 pitches. Jeter to 3rd.
Mark Teixeira walks on 5 pitches, Bases loaded.
Pitching Change: Jeff Bennet replaces Kris Medlen
Alex Rodriguez singles to center field on 4 pitches, Jeter and Damon score. Cervelli to 3rd. Yankees take a 3-1 lead.
Robinson Cano grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Jeff Bennett's line:
0.1 IP, 1 hit, 1 run on 7 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Yunel Escobar grounds out to third on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Chipper Jones singles to left field on 4 pitches.
Brian Mccann strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Garret Anderson flies out to center field on first pitch, 3 outs.

Joba Chamberlain's line:
6.1 IP, 7 hits, 2 run, 5 K. 1 error on 99 pitches.

Top 7th
Nick Swisher Homers on 3 pitches to left field. Yankees have a 4-1 lead
Brett Gardner grounds out to short on the first pitch, 1 out.
Francisco Cervelli walks on 7 pitches.
Joba Chamberlain out on a sac bunt to first base on first pitch, 2 outs. Cervelli to 2nd.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Jeff Bennett's line:
1.1 IP, 2 hit, 2 run, 1 K, 1 walk, on 23 pitches.

Bottom 7th
Casey Kotchman singles to right field on 4 pitches.
Jeff Franceour pops out to first base in foul territory on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Kelly Johnson reaches on a fielding error by pitcher on first pitch, Sac bunt moves runner to 2nd. 1st and 2nd.
Pinch hitter Martin Prado replaces Jeff Bennett
Martin Prado singles to right field on 4 pitches, Kotchman scores, Johnson to 3rd. Yankees have a 4-2 lead.
Pitching Change: Phil Coke replaces Joba Chamberlain
Pinch Runner Gregor Blanco replaces Martin Prado
Nate Mcclouth out on a sac fly on first pitch to right field, Johnson scores, 2 outs. Yankees have a 4-3 lead.
Yunel Escobar flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 run on 3 pitches.

Top 8th
Pitching Change: Eric O'flaherty replaces Jeff Bennett.
Johnny Damon infield singles to first on 7 pitches.
Mark Teixeira singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez(wild pitch by pitcher, runners to 2nd and 3rd.) is intentionally walked on 4 pitches. Bases loaded.
Robinson Cano grounds into a force out at home on 2 pitches, 2 outs. Teixeira scores on throwing error by McCann. Yankees have a 5-3 lead.
Nick Swisher grounds out to second on 2 pitches. Rodriguez Scores, Cano to 2nd. Yankees have a 6-3 lead.
Brett Gardner grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Eric O'Flaherty's line:
1.0 IP, 2 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 1 WP on 20 pitches.

Bottom 8th
Double Switch: Brian Bruney in for Phil Coke, batting 6th. Melky Cabrera in for Nick Swisher, batting 9th.
Chipper Jones walks on 8 pitches.
Brian Mccann strikes out on foul tip on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Garrett Anderson grounds out to first on 4 pitches, 2 outs. Jones to 2nd
Casey Kotchman walks on 5 pitches.
Jeff Franceour singles to center field on 7 pitches. Jones scores, Kotchman to 2nd. Yankees have a 6-4 lead.
Pitching Change: Mariano Rivera replaces Brian Bruney

Brian Bruney's line:
0.2 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 K, 1 walk on 30 pitches.

Kelly Johnson strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Mariano Rivera's line:
0.1 IP, K on 4 pitches.

Top 9th
Double Switch: Manny Acosta replaces Eric O'Flaherty, Batting 6th. Matt Diaz replaces Jeff Franceour in right field, batting 9th.
Francisco cervelli grounds out to short on 7 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera doubles on 2 pitches to left field.
Derek Jeter(wild pitch by pitcher, Melky to 3rd) reaches on fielders choice on 5 pitches. Melky out at home, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon(Jeter steals 2nd base, advances to third on throwing error by catcher) singles to center on 3 pitches. Jeter Scores, Yankees have a 7-4 lead.
Mark Teixeira doubles to right field on 2 pitches. Damon Scores. Yankees have a 8-4 lead.
Alex Rodriguez walked on 5 pitches.
Robinson Cano walks on 5 pitches. Bases loaded
Mariano Rivera flies out to center on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Manny Acosta's line:
1.0 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks on 31 pitches.

Bottom 9th
Matt Diaz strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Nate Mcclouth strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Yunel Escobar called out on strikes on 7 pitches, 3 outs.

GAME OVER! YANKEEES WIN! THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YANKEES WIN! 8-4 final score.

Mariano Rivera's final line:
1.1 IP, 4 outs, 4 K's on 19 pitches.

WP: Joba Chamberlain(4-2)
LP: Kris Medlen(2-3)
SV: Mariano Rivera(16)

Player of the game: Alex Rodriguez
A-Rod came clutch in the 6th inning with a 2 run single to center to put the Yankees up 3-1. They never gave up the lead ever since then. Honorable mention goes to Francisco Cervelli and Mariano Rivera.

Goodnight everyone.

Yankees vs Marlins Play by Play

2009-06-20T19:17:00.017-04:00

Top 1st
Derek Jeter grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon walks on 5 pitches.
Mark Teixeira(Damon steals 2nd base) strikes out swinging, Damon steals 2nd on throw on 7 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 1 BB on 20 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Chris Coghland lines out to right field on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Emilio Bonafacio grounds out to third on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Hanley Ramirez singles to left field on 3 pitches.
Jorge Cantu(Ramirez caught stealing 2nd base, 3 outs on first pitch)

AJ Burnett's line:
1.0 IP, 1 Hit on 12 pitches.

Top 2nd
Robinson Cano flies out to right field on the first pitch, 1 out.
Nick Swisher strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
2.0 IP, 2 K, 1 BB on 28 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Jorge Cantu grounds out to second on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Dan Uggla homers on a fly ball to center field on 2 pitches.MARLINS TAKE A 1-0 LEAD.
Jeremy Hermida strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Cody Ross singles to center field on 6 pitches.
John Baker grounds into a force out at 2nd on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
2.0 IP, 1 run, 3 hits on 32 pitches.

Top 3rd
Angel Berroa grounds out to pitcher on 4 pitches, 1 out.
AJ Burnett bloop singles on 2 pitches to right field.
Derek Jeter grounds into the 6-3 double play on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
3.0 IP, 1 hit, 2 K, 1 BB on 36 pitches.

Bottom 3rd
Josh Johnson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Chris Coghland strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Emilio Bonafacio strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
3.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 3 K on 41 pitches.

Top 4th
Johnny Damon grounds out to the pitcher on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada pops out to third on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
4.0 IP, 1 hit, 2 K, 1 BB on 47 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Hanley Ramirez singles to center field on 5 pitches.
Jorge Cantu strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Dan Uggla(wild pitch by AJ Burnett, Ramirez to 2nd) strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Jeremy Hermida reaches on throwing error by third basemen, Ramirez to third on first pitch.
Cody Ross strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
4.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 6 K, 1 WP on 58 pitches.

Top 5th
Robinson Cano grounds out to pitcher on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Nick Swisher grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera strikes out swinging on 10 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
5.0 IP, 1 hit, 3 K, 1 BB on 64 pitches.

Bottom 5th
John Baker grounds out to first on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Josh Johnson strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Chris Coghland grounds out to short on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
5.0 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 7 K, 1 WP on 71 pitches.

Top 6th
Angel Berroa grounds out to third on 6 pitches, 1 out.
AJ Burnett flies out to center field on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Derek Jeter strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
6.0 IP, 1 hit, 4 K, 1 BB on 79 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Emilio Bonafacio walks on 4 pitches.
Hanley Ramirez(Bonafacio caught stealing 2nd base, 1 out) walks on 6 pitches.
Jorge Cantu reaches on fielding error by left fielder on 5 pitches , Ramirez scores. MARLINS TAKE A 2-0 LEAD.
Dan Uggla lines out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs.
Jeremy Hermida walks on 4 pitches.
Cody Ross grounds out to first, flips to pitcher, on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
6.1 IP, 6 hits, 2 runs, 7 K, 3 BB, 1 WP on 98 pitches.

Top 7th
Johnny Damon grounds out to pitcher on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira walks on 6 pitches.
Jorge Posada grounds into a force at 2nd on 3 pitches, 2 outs. Posada at 1st
Robinson Cano singles to center field on 4 pitches, Posada to 3rd.
Nick Swisher singles to right field on 5 pitches, Posada scores, Cano to 2nd. MARLINS HAVE A 2-1 LEAD.
Melky Cabrera strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Josh Johnson's line:
7.0 IP, 3 hits, 1 run, 5 K, 2 BB on 103 pitches.

Bottom 7th
John Baker singles to right field on 2 pitches.
Alejandro De Aza out on a sac bunt to pitcher, 1 out on first pitch. Baker to 2nd.

Pitching change: Phil Coke in for AJ Burnett
Chris Coghland called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Emilio Bonafacio flies out to center field on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Coke's line:
0.2 IP, 1 K on 10 pitches.

Top 8th
Pitching Change: Leo Nunez replaces Josh Johnson
Defensive Sub: Alejando De Aza replaces Chris Coghland
Pinch Hitter Hideki Matsui replaces Angel Berroa
Hideki Matsui singles to right field on 3 pitches.
Pinch Runner Brett Gardner replaces Hideki Matsui
Pinch Hitter Alex Rodriguez replaces Phil Coke
Alex Rodriguez(Gardner steals 2nd base) walks on 5 pitches.
Derek Jeter grounds into a 4-3 double play on 5 pitches, 2 outs. Gardner to 3rd.
Pitching Change: Dan Meyer replaces Leo Nunez
Johnny Damon strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Bottom 8th
Pitching Change: Phil Hughes replaces Phil Coke
Alex Rodriguez remains in the game at third base.
Hanley Ramirez flies out on the first pitch to right field, 1 out.
Jorge Cantu strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Dan Uggla strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 2 K, 1-2-3 inning on 11 pitches.

Top 9th
Defensive Sub: Brett Carroll replaces Dan Meyer in right field
Pitching Change: Matt Lindstrom in for Jeremy Hermida.
Mark Teixeira singles to right field on 2 pitches.
Jorge Posada pops up to short on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano grounds into the 4-6-3 DP on the first pitch, 3 outs.

Marlins Win 2-1.

WP: Josh Johnson(7-1)
LP: AJ Burnett(5-4)
SV: Matt Lindstrom(13)

Yankees vs Nationals lineups

2009-06-18T15:52:00.003-04:00

YANKEES (37-28)
Gardner CF
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Matsui DH
Cervelli C
Pena SS

Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (3-1, 3.84).

NATIONALS (17-46)
Guzman SS
Johnson 1B
Zimmerman 3B
Dunn DH
Kearns RF
Patterson CF
Harris LF
Belliard 2B
Nieves C

Pitching: RHP Craig Stammen (0-2, 5.86).

Rain delay still going on right now. Game was scheduled for 1:05 PM. Ill update when the first pitch is gonna happen.

Update 5:57 PM: Tarp is being taken off the field and as per WFAN's Mike Francesca, game time will be around 6:30 PM.

Yankees vs Nationals Play by Play

2009-06-17T18:45:00.014-04:00

Top 1st
Cristian Guzman grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Nick Johnson walks on 7 pitches.
Ryan Zimmerman grounds into the 6-4-3 double play on 8 pitches, 3 outs. Johnson out at 2nd.

Chien Ming Wang's line:
1.0 IP, 1 BB on 17 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Nick Swisher grounds out to the pitcher on the first pitch, 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira walks on 5 pitches.
Alex Rodriguez called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannan's line:
1.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 K on 14 pitches.

Top 2nd
Adam Dunn Lines out to Right field on 8 pitches, 1 out.
Elijah Dukes Grounds out to third on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Corey Patterson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, wild pitch by Wang. Runner to 1st.
Josh Bard(Patterson stole 2nd base) grounds out to short on 3 pitches. 3 outs.

Chien Ming Wang's line:
2.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 WP, 1 K on 35 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano grounds out to short on the first pitch, 1 out.
Jorge Posada grounds out to the pitcher on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Hideki Matsui flies out to left on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannan's line:
2.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 K on 25 pitches.

Top 3rd
Willie Harris grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Anderson Hernandez strikes out swinging on 7 pitches, 2 outs.
Cristian Guzman singles on the first pitch to right field.
Nick Johnson grounds out to third on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

Chien Ming Wang's line:
3.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 WP on 50 pitches

Bottom 3rd
Melky Cabrera flies out to right on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Ramiro Pena strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Johnny Damon grounds out to second on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannan's line:
3.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 K on 39 pitches.

Top 4th
Ryan Zimmerman strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Adam Dunn Homers to right field on 4 pitches. Nationals have a 1-0 lead
Elijah Dukes strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Corey Patterson singles to right field on the first pitch.
Josh Bard grounds out to first on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Chien Ming Wang's line:
4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 run, 4 K, 1 BB, 1 WP on 69 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Nick Swisher lines out to third on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannan's line:
4.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 K on 50 pitches.

Top 5th
Willie Harris singles to right field on 2 pitches.
Anderson Hernandez(Harris steals 2nd) lines out to short on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Cristian Guzman infield singles on the first pitch, Harris to 3rd.
Nick Johnson triples to left field on 3 pitches, Guzman and Harris score. Nationals have a 3-0 lead.
Ryan Zimmerman grounds out to third on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Adam Dunn is intentionally walked on 4 pitches.
Elijah Dukes grounds into a force at 2nd on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Chien Ming Wang's line:
5.0 IP, 6 hits, 3 runs, 4 K, 2 BB, 1 WP on 91 pitches.

Bottom 5th
Robinson Cano Homers to right field on 5 pitches. Nationals now have a 3-1 lead.
Jorge Posada grounds out to second on the first pitch, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui grounds out to first on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Melky Cabrera grounds out to short on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannan's line:
5.0 IP, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 BB, 2 K on 62 pitches.

Top 6th
Pitching change: Phil Hughes replaces Chien Ming Wang.
Corey Patterson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Josh Bard grounds out to first on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Willie Harris flies out to center on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K on 11 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Ramiro Pena lines out to first on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Johnny Damon doubles to right field on 5 pitches.
Nick Swisher called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Mark Teixeira grounds out to second on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannon's line:
6.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 BB on 78 pitches

Top 7th
Anderson Hernandez grounds out to short on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Cristian Guzman singles to right field on the first pitch.
Nick Johnson grounds out to first on 2 pitches, 2 outs. Guzman to 2nd.
Ryan Zimmerman called out on strikes on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Phi Hughes's line:
2.0 IP, 1 Hit, 2 K on 24 pitches.

Bottom 7th
Alex Rodriguez grounds out to third on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Robinson Cano grounds out to second on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Jorge Posada grounds out to first, flipped to pitcher, on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannan's line:
7.0 IP, 2 hits, 1 run, 3 K, 1 BB on 91 pitches.

Top 8th
Pitching change: Phil Coke in for Phil Hughes
Adam Dunn strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Elijah Dukes walks on 7 pitches.
Corey Patterson strikes out swinging on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Josh Bard strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

Phil Coke's final line:
1.1 IP, 3 K, 1 BB on 23 pitches.

Bottom 8th
Hideki Matsui flies out to left field on the first pitch, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera called out on strikes on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Ramiro Pena grounds out to second on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

John Lannon's line:
8.1 IP, 3 hits, 2 runs, 3 K, 1 BB on

Top 9th
Willie Harris grounds out to second on 5 pitches. 1 out
Pitching change: Alfredo Aceves replaces Phil Coke
Anderson Hernandez flies out to center field on the first pitch, 2 outs.
Cristian Guzman grounds out to second on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

0.2 IP, 2 up, 2 down.

Bottom 9th
Johnny Damon Homers to right field on 3 pitches. Nationals now have a 3-2 lead.
Nick Swisher flies out to left field on the first pitch, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira singles to left field on 4 pitches.
Pitching Change: Mike Macdougal in for John Lannon
Pinch runner Brett Gardner in for Mark Teixeira.
Alex Rodriguez(Gardner steals 2nd and 3rd bases) walks on 6 pitches.
Robinson Cano grounds into the 6-4-3 double play on 9 pitches, 3 outs. Yankees lose 3-2.

Mike Macdougal's line:
0.2 IP, 1 BB on 15 pitches

WP: John Lannan(4-5)
LP: Chien Ming Wang(0-5)
SV: Mike Macdougal(1)

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-06-17T17:06:00.005-04:00

YANKEES (37-27)
Damon LF
Swisher RF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Cabrera CF
Pena SS

Pitching: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (0-4, 14.34).

NATIONALS (16-46)
Guzman SS
Johnson 1B
Zimmerman 3B
Dunn DH
Dukes RF
Patterson CF
Bard C
Harris LF
Hernandez 2B
Pitching: LHP John Lannan (3-5, 3.51).
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., YES.

Update 5:17 PM: Jeter had an MRI today and it was negative. Probably will go day-to-day with him. He wanted to play today.
UPDATE, 5:40 p.m.: We just spoke to Jeter, who said he wanted to play but admitted he had some difficulty running last night. He hopes to be able to play tomorrow and will be receiving treatment.Xavier Nady is headed for Tampa tomorrow and the plan is for him to play four innings in right field on Friday. He has not let a throw go yet but believes his elbow is at 85-90 percent.
Update 5:54 PM: This is hilarious. Brian Cashman is holding a press conference for Spanish-speaking reporters and it’s being broadcast to the press box. He is giving answers through a translator. Apparently C-Money took some truth serum before he sat down. He has so far said:
• Damaso Marte may need surgery on his shoulder to figure out what his wrong.
• Brian Bruney “lied” to him about his elbow. “It drives me nuts,” Cashman said. Cashman said he went to Scranton to see Bruney’s rehab the first time around. “It was a waste of a two-and-half-hour drive,” he said. He compared injured players to pets because they can’t or won’t tell you what is wrong.
• Cashman said the team is better with Cabrera in center and Swisher in right. Not with Brett Gardner in the lineup.

Play by Play of the game will be on the blog. Updated every half an inning.

Yankees vs Mets Play By Play

2009-06-14T13:04:00.012-04:00

Top 1st
Alex Cora flies out to right field on 4 pitches, 1 out.
Fernando Martinez lines out to center field on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Carlos Beltran called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
1.0 IP, 1 K, 12 pitches.

Bottom 1st
Derek Jeter singles on the first pitch to right field.
Johnny Damon strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira pops up to second on 3 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez lines out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Johan Santana's line:
1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 K on 12 pitches.

Top 2nd
David Wright called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Ryan Church grounds out to short on the first pitch, 2 outs.
Gary Sheffield strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
2.0 IP, 3 K, 22 pitches.

Bottom 2nd
Robinson Cano doubles to left center field on 7 pitches.
Nick Swisher flies out to center field on 3 pitches, Cano to 3rd, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui walks on 5 pitches.
Melky Cabrera strikes out swinging on 8 pitches, 2 outs.
Francisco Cervelli bloop singles to right field on 4 pitches, Cano scores. Matsui stops at 2nd. 1-0 Yankees.
Derek Jeter singles to left field on 6 pitches, Matsui scores, wild throw at home, runners advance to 2nd and 3rd. Yankees lead 2-0.
Johnny Damon singles to left field on 5 pitches,Jeter and Cervelli scores, Damon out at 2nd on pickoff, 3 outs. Yankees lead 4-0.

Johan Santana's Line:
2.0 IP, 5 H, 4 runs, 2 K, BB on 50 pitches.

Top 3rd
Daniel Murphy walks on 6 pitches.
Brian Schneider singles to right field, deflected by Teixeira. Murphy to 3rd on 4 pitches.
Luis Castillo walks on 7 pitches, Bases loaded.
Alex Cora strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Fernando Martinez strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Carlos Beltran lines out to short on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
3.0 IP, 1 H, 5 K, 2 BB on 50 pitches.

Bottom 3rd
Mark Teixeira flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 1 out.
Alex Rodriguez Strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Robinson Cano grounds out to first on 3 pitches, 3 outs.

Johan Santana's line:
3.0 IP, 5 H, 4 runs, 3 K, BB on 60 pitches

Top 4th
David Wright singles to right field on 5 pitches.
Ryan Church strikes out swinging on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Gary Sheffield(wild pitch, wright to 2nd) walks on 6 pitches.
Daniel Murphy grounds into a 4-6-3 double play on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
4.0 IP, 2 Hits, 6 K, 3 BB, WP on 68 pitches.

Bottom 4th
Nick Swisher walks on 5 pitches.
Hideki Matsui homers to right center field, Swisher scores on 4 pitches. Yankees take a 6-0 lead.
Melky Cabrera doubles to right center field on 6 pitches.
Francisco Cervelli infield singles on a grounder to first, Melky to third on 2 pitches.
Derek Jeter singles, passed the diving Cora, on 5 pitches. Melky scores, Yankees take a 7-0 lead.
Pitching Change: Brian Stokes Replaces Johan Santana
Santana's line:
3.0 IP(pitched in 4th), 9 Hits, 9 runs, 3 K, 2 BB, on 82 pitches.
Johnny Damon doubles down the left field line, Cervelli scores, on 3 pitches. Yankees take a 8-0 lead. Jeter to 3rd.
Mark Teixeira infield singles off the pitcher on 3 pitches, Bases loaded.
Alex Rodriguez grounds into a force double play on 4 pitches, Damon out at 3rd, Teixeira out at 2nd. Yankees take a 9-0 lead. 2 outs.
Robinson Cano hits a 2-run HR to right field on 4 pitches. Arod scores, Yankees take a 11-0 lead.
Nick Swisher walks on 6 pitches.
Hideki Matsui walks on 4 pitches, Swisher to 2nd.
Melky Cabrera doubles to center on 2 pitches, Swisher and Matsui score. Melky out at 3rd, 3 outs.

Brian Stoke's line:
1.0 IP, 4 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks on 24 pitches.

Top 5th
Brian Schneider grounds out to first on 5 pitches, 1 out.
Luis Castillo grounds out to third on 4 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Cora strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
5.0 Ip, 2 hits, 7 K, 3 BB, WP on 81 pitches.

Bottom 5th
Francisco Cervelli singles to left field on 2 pitches.
Derek Jeter singles to center on 3 pitches, Cervelli to 2nd.
Johnny Damon called out on strikes on 8 pitches, 1 out.
Mark Teixeira strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 2 outs.
Alex Rodriguez flies out to deep right center on the first pitch, 3 outs.

Brian Stokes's line:
2.0 IP, 6 hits, 4 runs, 2 K, 2 walks on 44 pitches.

Top 6th
Defensive sub: Ramiro Pena in for Alex Rodriguez
Fernando Martinez flies out to left field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Carlos Beltran singles on 2 pitches.
David Wright called out on strikes on 7 pitches, 2 outs.
HP umpire ejects Met manager Jerry Manuel
Ryan Church flies out to center field on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
6.0 IP, 3 H, 8 K, 3 BB, WP on 95 pitches.

Bottom 6th
Def Substitions: Fernando tatis replaces Carlos Beltran, Jeremy Reed replaces David Wright, Wilson Valdez replaces Luis Castillo.
Pitching Change: Jon Switzer replaces Brian Stokes
Robinson Cano doubles on 2 pitches to center field.
Nick Swishes flies out to left field on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Hideki Matsui grounds out to first, who flips to pitcher, 2 outs on 5 pitches.
Melky Cabrera grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 3 outs.

Jon Switzer's line:
1.0 IP, 1 H on 15 pitches.

Top 7th
Defensive substitions: Angel Berroa in for Derek Jeter, Ramiro Pena moves to Short, Berroa to 3rd, Brett Gardner in for Mark Teixeira, moves to CF. Nick Swisher to 1st, Melky to RF.
Gary Sheffield singles to the pitcher, advances to 2nd on throwing error by Burnett on 4 pitches.
Daniel Murphy walks on 8 pitches.
Brian Schneider flies out to right field on 3 pitches , 1 out.
Jeremy Reed grounds out into the 6-4-3 double play, 3 outs.

AJ Burnett's line:
7.0 IP, 4 hits, 8 K, 4 BB, WP, Error on 111 pitches.

Bottom 7th
Francisco Cervelli lines out to right field on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Angel Berroa gets hit by the pitch on 5 pitches.
Johnny Damon walks on 5 pitches. Berroa to 2nd.
Brett Gardner walks on 7 pitches, Bases loaded.
Ramiro Pena reaches on an infield single on the first pitch off the 2nd base, pass Cora. Berroa scores, Yankees take a 14-0 lead.
Pitching change: Ken Takahashi replaces Jon Switzer.
Switzer's line:
1.1 IP, 2 Hits, 1 run, 2 walks, HBP on 36 pitches.
Robinson Cano out on a Sac Fly to center field on 3 pitches. Damon Scores. Yankees take a 15-0 lead, 2 outs.
Nick Swisher grounds out to short on 6 pitches, 3 outs.

Ken Takahashi's line:
0.2 IP, 1 run on 9 pitches.

Top 8th
Pitching Change: David Robertson in for AJ Burnett
Alex Cora pops out to third on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Fernando Martinez called out on strikes on 5 pitches, 2 outs.
Fernando Tatis strikes out swinging on 4 pitches, 3 outs.

David Robertson's line:
1.0 IP, 2 K on 12 pitches.

Bottom 8th
Hideki Matsui strikes out swinging on 6 pitches, 1 out.
Melky Cabrera walks on 5 pitches.
Francisco Cervelli grounds out to pitcher on 2 pitches, 2 outs. Melky to 2nd.
Angel Berroa flies out to center field on first pitch, 3 outs.

Ken Takahashi's line:
1.2 IP, 1 run, 1 K, 1 walk on 23 pitches.
Top 9th
Pitching change: Phil Hughes replaces David Robertson
Wilson Valdez singles to center field on 7 pitches.
Ryan Church called out on strikes on 3 pitches, 1 out.
Gary Sheffield infield singles to third on 2 pitches, Valdez to 2nd.
Daniel Murphy strikes out on foul tip on 8 pitches, 2 outs.
Brian Schneider pops out to catcher in foul territory on first pitch, 3 outs.

Hughes's line:
1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 K

WP: AJ Burnett(5-3)
LP: Johan Santana(8-4)

Players of the game: AJ Burnett
He did an excellent job today, eventhough it wouldn't have mattered in the end. He had better stuff than what he had at Boston and got himself out of trouble. 7 scoreless innings for Burnett and struck out a tie for his season high 8. Control was iffy but managed a solid game.

Yankee Draft Picks Day 3.

2009-06-12T18:24:00.003-04:00

Sorry I didn't get to post this yesterday.
Rd 31. CF Judd Golson, Mountain Brooks HS, AL.
Rd 32. 1B Nick Ebert, South Carolina-Columbia(Junior)
Rd 33. CF Andrew Aplin, Vanden HS, CA.
Rd 34. RHP Jacob Petricka, Indiana State(Junior)
Rd 35. RHP Brett Bruening, Grayson CC, TX.
Rd 36. LHP Kyle Ottoson, South Mountain CC.
Rd 37. OF Justin Milo, Vermont(Junior)
Rd 38. RF Adam Bailey, U of Nebraska-Lincoln(Junior)
Rd 39. RHP Cody Stiles, Taravella HS, FL.
Rd 40. RHP Ben Watkins, U of Pittsburgh-Johnstown(Senior)
Rd 41. RHP Mariel Checo, Norman Thomas HS(NY)
Rd 42. SS Daniel Black, Feather River College, CA.
Rd 43. CF Isaiah Brown, Paradise Valley CC, CA.
Rd 44. LHP Evan Deluca, Immaculata HS(NJ)
Rd 45. OF Jeremy Baltz, Vestal HS(NY).
Rd 46. 1B Anthony Plagman, Georgia Tech(Junior)
Rd 47. C Shane Brown, Central Florida(Junior)
Rd 48. CF Patrick White, WVU(Senior), Ex-QB there and Current Miami Dolphins QB.
Rd 49. RHP Xavier Esquivel, Loyola Maramont U(Junior)
Rd 50. 1B Stephen Kaupang, Cypress College, CA.

Yankees vs Mets Lineups

2009-06-12T17:59:00.002-04:00

YANKEES (34-26)
Jeter SS
Swisher RF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Cabrera LF
Gardner CF

Pitching: RHP Joba Chamberlain (3-1, 3.79).

METS (31-27)
Cora SS
Martinez LF
Beltran CF
Wright 3B
Church RF
Sheffield DH
Murphy 1B
Schneider C
Castillo 2B

Pitching: RHP Livan Hernandez (5-1, 3.88).
TIME/TV: 7:05 p.m., YES, SNY.
Updates
UPDATE, 5:13 p.m.: Sounds like Brian Bruney could be activated tomorrow. They’re discussing it now.
UPDATE, 5:57 p.m.: Johnny Damon is out of the lineup for assorted reasons. He hasn’t played well of late and he said his eyes have ben “fluttering.” Damon said he felt like he was going to pass out on the field last night. He wondered whether it was a lingering side effect of the concussion he suffered five years ago.He’s getting checked out today and said he is available.

Girardi said Brad Penny threw at A-Rod on purpose and should be disciplined by MLB. He also hinted the Yankees could be waiting for payback. … The Yankees had their flight delayed last night and most of the players didn’t arrive home until 4:30 p.m. … Sounds like Xavier Nady is still a ways off. “Good days and bad days,” he said. X did not sound particularly confident in his ability to throw. …

There will be Play by Play of the game on the blog at the end of each half an inning if you can't watch or listen to the game. So lets see if the Yankees can turn their energy toward beating the Mets, after their 0-8 start vs Boston this year.

Yankee Draft Picks Days 1-2.

2009-06-10T17:38:00.002-04:00

Yankees Picks
Rd 1. Pick 29. CF Slade Heathcott, Texas HS.
Rd 2. Pick 76. C John Murphy, THe Pendleton School(HS), FL.
Rd 4.Pick 135. RHP Adam Warren, UNC.(Senior)
Rd 5. Pick 165. RHP Caleb Cotham, Vanderbilt(Junior)
Rd 6. Pick 195. 3B Robert Lyerly, UNC-Charlotte(Junior)
Rd 7. Pick 225. RHP Sean Black, Seton Hall(Junior)
Rd 8. Pick 255. LHP Samuel Elam, ND(Senior)
Rd 9. Pick 285. LHP Gavin Brooks, UCLA(Junior)
Rd 10. Pick 315. LHP Tyler Lyons, Oklahoma State U(Junior)
Rd 11. Pick 345. LF Neil Medchill, Oklahoma State U(Junior)
Rd 12. Pick 375. RHP Brett Gerritse, Pacifica HS, CA.
Rd 13. Pick 405. LF Deangelo Mac, U of South Carolina(Junior)
Rd 14. Pick 435. RHP Graham Stoneburner, Clemson(Junior)
Rd 15. Pick 465. RHP Shane Green, Daytona Beach CC.
Rd 16. Pick 495. RHP Bryan Mitchell, Rockingham County HS, NC.
Rd 17. Pick 525. RHP Chad Thompson, El Toro HS, CA.
Rd 18. Pick 555. C Hector Rabago, USC(Junior)
Rd 19. Pick 585. 1B Luke Murton, Georgia Tech(Senior)
Rd 20. Pick 615. LHP Thomas Keeling, Oklahoma State U(Junior)
Rd 21. Pick 645. CF Joseph Talerico, Brookdale CC(NJ)
Rd 22. Pick 675. SS Richard Soignier, U of Louisiana-Monroe(5th year)
Rd 23. Pick 705. 3B Kevin Mahoney, Canisius College(Senior)
Rd 24. Pick 735. 2B Issac Harrow, Applachian State(Senior)
Rd 25. Pick 765. LHP Shaeffer Hall, Kansas(Junior)
Rd 26. Pick 795. SS Steven Bruno, Gloucester Catholic HS, NJ.
Rd 27. Pick 825. C Jeffrey Farnham, New Mexico St(Senior)
Rd 28. Pick 855. LHP Aaron Meade, MSU(Sophomore)
Rd 29. Pick 885. RHP Scott Matyas, Minnesota(Junior)
Rd 30. Pick 915. RHP Tyler Mckenzie, Thayer Academy(HS), MA.

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-06-05T15:51:00.004-04:00

YANKEES (32-22)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Posada DH
Cano 2B
Swisher RF
Cabrera CF
Cervelli C

CC Sabathia(5-3, 3.46 ERA) vs David Price(1-0, 3.00 ERA)

Maybe Updates later. If not, enjoy the game at 7:05 0n YES.
Update 4:16 PM: Offical word out of the stadium is game Postponed tonight. No makeup date yet. I'll be back later with more news concering the rainout. Enjoy your evening everyone

Game Recap

2009-06-04T23:01:00.002-04:00

New York, New York- Melky Cabrera, this year at least, is known as "mr.clutch". Today. that clutchness continued for the Melkster as he hit a 2-run HR in the Bottom of the 8th to help the Yankees win 8-6. Mark Teixeira, also came up clutch, when the Yankees were down 5-1 in the 5th, with the bases loaded, no outs and he cleared the bases with a double down the left field line. Chien Ming Wang started good but in the 3rd and 4th innings, he really struggled. He was wild those 2 innings, but was on a strict pitch count so he couldn't get through the 5th inning. Johnny Damon led off the game with a HR to get the Yankees a 1-0 lead. Texas came through with some cheaply hits and walks and crawled to a 5-1 lead. Then, Tex came through with his hit. For the Yankees, it was their 19th come from behind win of the season. The Yankees win the series 2 games to 1 and now will host Tampa starting tommorow with David Price, the Rays top pitching prospect, vs the Yankee Ace CC Sabathia.

Minor League Update Tommorow.

Good night everyone

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-06-04T10:32:00.003-04:00

YANKEES (31-22)
Damon LF
Swisher RF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Cabrera CF
Cervelli C
Pena SS

Chien Ming Wang(0-3, 16.07 ERA) making his first start since the disasterous 22-4 loss game vs Cleveland. He has been doing very well in the 'pen and there going to give him a chance to start. He'll face Brandon Mccarthy(5-2, 4.35 ERA).

UPDATE, 11:38 a.m.: MLB has suspended A.J. Burnett six games. It is expected he will appeal.
More updates later

Minor League Update

2009-06-03T22:37:00.005-04:00

AAA Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees: PPD vs Syracuse.
AA Trenton Thunder beats Bowie 8-0. It was Jesus Montero's first game as a Trenton Thunder. His stats: 1-4, Rbi Single, a walk and a Strikeout.
Colin Curtis had a Solo HR in the first.
Wilkins De La Rosa(3-2) pitched a good game going 6 strong, giving up 2 hits, a walk and 8 strikeouts.
Kanekoa Texeira pitched 3 good innings and gets his 2nd save.

A-Advanced Tampa Yankees lost 6-1 to Jupiter.
Austin Romine went 0-4 with 2 strikeouts.
Eric Fryer went 1-3 with a RBI and a walk.
Brandon Laird went 2-4 with a strikeout.

A Charleston Riverdogs win in 12 innings 4-3 over Savannah.
Daniel Brewer went 2-6 with a RBI and a strikeout.
Addison Maruszak went 2-4 with a RBI.
Brett Marshall pitched another great game for Charleston pitching 7 innings, allowing 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks and 3 strikeouts. His ERA is 3.93.
Brad Rulon threw 3 innings of 1 hit ball in relief to pick up the win(3-1). He's posting good numbers in Charleston with a 1.42 ERA and 26 strikeouts in 251/3 innings.
Pat Venditte came on in the 12th and got the save(16). He struck out 2 and allowed a hit in the inning, striking out a guy looking to close the game.
His stats this year:
23.1 Innings, 19 hits, 4 runs(2 Earned), 36 strikeouts, 1 walk with a 0.77 ERA along with the league-leading 16 saves.

I wouldn't be suprised if he gets called up to Tampa really soon.

Yankees lost 4-2 today. Game recap tommorow morning. Along with lineups and much more from the clubhouse. Have a good one everyone.

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog) and Big news

2009-06-03T16:43:00.010-04:00

YANKEES (31-21)

New lineup
Jeter SS
Swisher 1B
Damon LF
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Posada C
Matsui DH
Cabrera RF
Gardner CF

Rangers(30-21)
Kinsler 2B
Young 3B
Jones DH
Cruz RF
Murphy LF
Byrd CF
Davis 1B
Saltalamacchia C
Andrus SS

Andy Pettitte(5-1, 4.10 ERA) vs Scott Feldman(4-0, 3.91 ERA)

Weather calls for rain around 8-9, eventhough it is showery now. Let's see if we get the game in.

Game at 7:05 on YES.
Thanks to pete for the updates
UPDATE, 4:30 p.m.: Wang starts tomorrow. More to come later. Hughes to bullpen.
UPDATE, 4:49 p.m.: Hughes is a temporary bullpen fix, Cashman said. He’ll be a starter long term.
UPDATE 5:26 PM: Espn Radio 1050 reported Wang will be on a 75 to 85 pitch count tommorow. Cashman is on the Michael Kay show now.
Cash summary",2 weeks they will decide what there gonna do with Hughes, as Bruney rehabs. for now he’ll be in the Pen. They gonna stretch him out. So he might go back to AAA. Hughes can be either long man or short man, depending on how Girardi uses him. But wants to put him as long man, not put too much pressure on Hughes. They can also go to a 6 man rotation. No thought ever of Joba to the pen. Always would be starting. It is irritating for Cashman, always hearing about Joba to the pen, as he is a Legit starter. Joba has outpitched AJ at this point. Marte Bullpen session on Friday. The team really communicates with each other, yesterday was another example of how real the chemistry is. Padilla had nasty stuff yesterday.
UPDATE, 6:06 p.m.: Teixeira has been scratched for a bruised right ankle, the result of last night’s takeout slide of Elvis Andrus. X-rays were negative and he is day-to-day.
UPDATE, 6:40 p.m.: Looks like they’re getting ready to pull the tarp. We could have baseball this evening.
UPDATE, 6:48 p.m.: First pitch at 7:15 p.m.

Quick Minor League Recap

2009-06-03T00:15:00.005-04:00

First of all, congrats to the Yankees tonight, great 12-3 win.

Here is the minor league recap, provided by River Ave Blues

Triple-A Scranton (3-2 loss to Syracuse)Reegie Corona & Austin Jackson: both 1 for 4, 1 2B - Corona K’ed once, Ajax twiceTodd Linden: 0 for 4, 1 R - 2 for his last 17 (.118)Shelley Duncan: 0 for 4, 1 K - threw a runner out at home from RFJuan Miranda: 2 for 4, 1 R, 1 3B - a triple? good for himJustin Leone: 0 for 2, 2 RBI, 1 E (fielding) - had a pair of sac fliesEric Duncan: 0 for 4, 1 K - here’s what yesterday’s outfield collision with Austin Jackson looked likeChris Stewart & Doug Bernier: both 1 for 3 - Stewart allowed a passed ball & was picked off first … Bernier K’edCasey Fossum: 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HB, 7-5 GB/FB - 48 of 82 pitches were strikes (58.5%) … picked a runner off first .. served up a solo jack to an ex-YankAnthony Claggett: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 5-3 GB/FB - 21 of 30 pitches were strikes (70%)

Double-A Trenton Game 1 (7-2 loss to Bowie in 7 innings) makeup of an early May rain outJustin Snyder & James Cooper: both 1 for 3 - Snyder drew a walk & committed a fielding error … Coop tripled, scored a run & K’edColin Curtis: 1 for 2, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 HBChris Malec: 0 for 4, 1 KNoah Hall & Kevin Smith: both 0 for 3 - Hall K’ed once, Smith thrice … Smith also committed a fielding errorKyle Anson & Marcos Vechionacci: both 0 for 2, 1 BB - Anson K’edEdwar Gonzalez: 2 for 3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 KRyan Pope: 6 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 9-5 GB/FB - first start with more than one walk since April 19thEric Wordekemper: 1 IP, zeroes, 1 K, 2-0 GB/FB

Game 2: won on a walkoff in the 7th, 5-4.
Mendoza got the game winning hit. Alan Horne came off the DL and pitched 3 innings.

Jesus Montero has been called up to Trenton from Tampa.
High-A Tampa (9-4 loss to Charlotte) gave up five runs in the top of the ninthAustin Krum, Brian Baisley & Walt Ibarra: all 1 for 4 - Krum drew a walk, scored a run & K’ed … Baisley drove in a run … Ibarra K’edMatt Cusick: 1 for 3, 1 R, 1 BBJesus Montero: 2 for 4, 2 R, 1 E (throwing) - 19 for his last 36 (.528) … allowed a pair of stolen basesAustin Romine: 1 for 3, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 HBPBrandon Laird, Tommy Baldridge & Wady Rufino: all 0 for 4 - Rufino K’ed three timesDJ Mitchell: 6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, 2 HB, 8-3 GB/FBCharles Nolte: 2 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 6-0 GB/FBCraig Heyer: 1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K, 2-1 GB/FB - allowed an inherited runner to score

Low-A Charleston (5-3 win over Savannah)Abe Amonte: 1 for 2, 2 R, 1 SB - left a game for an unknown reason after coming around to score in the thirdMike Lyon: 0 for 1, 2 BB, 1 K - replaced AlmonteDan Brewer: 0 for 4, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 E (fielding)David Adams, Jose Pirela & Taylor Grote: all 1 for 4 - Adams was hit by a pitch, doubled, drove in 2 runs & scored 2 others … Pirela drew a walk, was picked off first & K’ed … Grote K’ed twiceMelky Mesa: 2 for 4, 1 2B, 2 RBI, 1 K, 1 HBPCorban Joseph: 2 for 5, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 1 K - 9 walks in 20 games is encouragingNeall French & Chase Weems: both 0 for 3, 1 BB - Weems K’ed twiceManny Banuelos: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 1 HB, 2-4 GB/FB - studlyBrandon Braboy: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, 3-0 GB/FBCasey Erickson: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1-1 GB/FB - hasn’t allowed an earned run since April 23rd, 20.1 IP agoPat Venditte: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 2-0 GB/FB - 34 K in 22.1 IP

Pat Venditte is just nasty: Look at these stats this year:
22.1 IP, 18 hits, 4 runs(2 ER), 1 HR, 1 BB, 34 strikeouts with 15 saves and a 0.81 ERA.

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-05-31T10:28:00.001-04:00

YANKEES (29-20)
Jeter SS
Damon LF
Teixeira 1B
Rodriguez 3B
Cano 2B
Matsui DH
Swisher RF
Gardner RF
Cervelli C

More later

Quick Minor League Recap

2009-05-31T08:30:00.002-04:00

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

Yankees vs Indians Play By Play

2009-05-30T18:46:00.009-04:00

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!

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-05-30T17:04:00.003-04:00

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.

Minor League Update + Game Recap

2009-05-30T12:18:00.002-04:00

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.

Minor League Update

2009-05-28T21:59:00.002-04:00

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)

AAA Scranton Wilkes Barre vs Syracuse Play by play on the blog.

2009-05-28T18:53:00.010-04:00

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.

Yankees are hoping to acquire at the trade deadline....

2009-05-28T17:36:00.002-04:00

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

Game Recap

2009-05-27T22:58:00.004-04:00

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!

Minor League Update

2009-05-27T21:50:00.002-04:00

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

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-05-27T17:04:00.003-04:00

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.”

Game Recap(from Mlb.com because of late game yesterday)

2009-05-27T16:27:00.002-04:00

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.

2009-05-27T16:07:00.002-04:00

Minor League Update

2009-05-26T21:45:00.004-04:00

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.

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)

2009-05-26T17:08:00.003-04:00

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.

From Mlbtraderumors.com writer Tim Dierkes

2009-05-26T16:21:00.000-04:00

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.

Robertson heading back up to the Bronx

2009-05-25T20:33:00.000-04:00

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.

Minor League Update

2009-05-25T17:15:00.000-04:00

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.

Game Recap

2009-05-25T16:22:00.000-04:00

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

Today's Lineup(via Pete Abraham's blog)

2009-05-25T10:47:00.000-04:00

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.

Yankee Notebook(by Daily News' Kristie Ackert)

2009-05-25T09:23:00.000-04:00

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.

Welcome to my yankee blog

2009-05-24T21:53:00.001-04:00

Welcome all to my blog, I'll start to post information about the yankees next game and stuff tommorow. Goodnight everyone!