View Full Version : April 8th, 2008: Yankees at Royals
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
From the comments I read so far, I take it the strike zone is microscopic?
More like a diaphragm. It expands and contracts at will.
Abreu is crazy hot.
Brooklyn Yankee Fan
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
Abreu singles to leadoff the 3rd.
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
I see the dont call the same strikes for the yanks as the opposing team rule is in effect today
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
i like this bobby abreu fellow... ;)
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
From the comments I read so far, I take it the strike zone is microscopic?
Not so much microscopic as perpetually in motion.
Lead off single for Bobby!
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
And Bobby continues his hot streak ....
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:14 PM
No.
It's just that the knee high strike is only sometimes called a strike.And Cano's shoes denote the bottom of his zone.
Good hit bobby, he's really got his swing down lately.
Jglaubman
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
i like this bobby abreu fellow... ;)
Winkie face
YankeeSass
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
Bobby on base. C'mon Alex, you're due!
yankees27
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
Atta way Bobby! Let's go Alex!
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
I don't know if I can make this point without being considered combative and get harrassed on this board but...
if Hughes is as good as everyone around here says, shouldn't he breeze through this lineup?
Keep in mind, I'm certainly rooting for him but I guess I don't see the spark that everyone else does.
Justin Verlander was many "experts" CY Young pick. He lost to the Royals last week. Nuff said.
CallOfTheCrow
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
bobby is raking. Im loving it.
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
hi guys, just got home, i hate 4:10 starts, i have lacross practise directly after school and i dont get home till 5
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
From the comments I read so far, I take it the strike zone is microscopic?
It's a fluid and changing concept, apparently.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:15 PM
A-Rod goes BOOM! here. Just watch.
More balls, what a surprise!
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:16 PM
More like a diaphragm. It expands and contracts at will.
made me LOL
2 walks and a hit batter. He isn't getting hit, he just isn't picthing very well.
Ump is squeezing him though, and this early in his career this is really one of those games where we just can't expect him to be Johan Santana like - ok, ok, bad name to bring up... but you get the point.
Horrible conditions, very tight strike zone, fast and scrappy lineup, classic yankees defensive let down + Young pitcher = bad situation.
I'm happy (and surprised) we're tied.
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:16 PM
That was hanger that needed to be hit hard.
A-rod swinging at the dirt
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:16 PM
That was a SICK change.
WHAT?!?!?! OMG, this ump is horrible!!!
CCBL BatBoy
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
U have to be kidding me!!
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
holy crap can this ump be any less consistent?
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
How was that strike and half the pitches to Phil not? BE CONSISTENT!
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
NOW he calls that pitch a strike????????????
What a jerk.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
:lol: The strike zone moves again!
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
A-Rod goes BOOM! here. Just watch.
Next time.
DaYanks24
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
Absolutely laughable strike zone. This ump should be fired.
WOW. Girardi go get thrown out. Come on. That """""""strike""""""" to A-Rod was ridiculous.
CallOfTheCrow
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
Who's paying off this ump?
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
okay so how much are the royals paying the umps?
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:17 PM
Holy crap. Is it wrong to want to beat ML empires with blunt objects?
I want to make the strike zone the ump's head.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
made me LOL
At least someone got it.
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
I think it was a strike but that's a pitch he hasn't been calling. It's unfair when the batters don't know what the strike zone will be.
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
Did A-rod complain?
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
bobby should swipe second
daverave
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
ARod's struck out 8 times in 27 ABs this year... is that a lot higher than normal?
YankeeSass
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
Holy crap. Is it wrong to want to beat ML empires with blunt objects?
I'll join you.
BaylorBearYankeeFan
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
A-rod swinging at the dirt
Thanks for all who clued me in on the strike zone. Perhaps the strike zone is why A Rod is swinging in the dirt.
Who's paying off this ump?
Bud Selig. He pays them all off to make bad calls against the Yanks. :-po'd-:
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
Did A-rod complain?
He stood and stared at the ump for a little while but he didn't say anything.
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:18 PM
I don't know if I can make this point without being considered combative and get harrassed on this board but...
if Hughes is as good as everyone around here says, shouldn't he breeze through this lineup?
Can't speak for others, but in coming years, I believe he will. For now, he is a 22yo who is learning how to get big league hitters out.
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
ok cmon hitdeki!!!
MaximMan121
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
pitch fx says it wasn't too far off. Riiiiiight on the edge.
Now the first pitch to Matsui, that was way the hell off the plate.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
Leave Matsui in the 5 spot.
Single.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
I think it was a strike but that's a pitch he hasn't been calling. It's unfair when the batters don't know what the strike zone will be.
To be fair, it was at his knees. But you're right. With the strike zone shifting all over the place, everyone is going to be guessing at each pitch they see.
CptCrunch
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
Hitdeki bloops one.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
Base hit for Matsui!
1st and 2nd with 1 out.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
2 on 1 out, matsui with a single. good stuff
bobby should swipe second
No need to Matsui will help him get there
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
good job matsui
7 game hit streak
only 47 more game hit streak to go
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:19 PM
Did A-rod complain?He didn't move and just stared without saying anything. He made his point. (Although, I think he may have been jawing on his way back to the dugout)
Can't speak for others, but in coming years, I believe he will. For now, he is a 22yo who is learning how to get big league hitters out. 21 year old, right?
Nevermind, i think he is 22.
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:20 PM
I hope Posada keeps the ball off the ground...
ICEBERG18
04-08-08, 04:20 PM
ARod's struck out 8 times in 27 ABs this year... is that a lot higher than normal?
Umps like to ring him up.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:20 PM
No need to Matsui will help him get there
well if he had taken 2nd, he might have scored on that hit...
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:20 PM
Jorge is due for a dinger.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:20 PM
pitch fx says it wasn't too far off. Riiiiiight on the edge.
Now the first pitch to Matsui, that was way the hell off the plate.
I'm not complaining about the pitch being called a strike, but the fact that the ump has not been at all consistent with the call.
Bannister's gotta be at 67ish by now.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:20 PM
HUSTLE from Bobby.
Good job.
Good job running to third, Bobby.
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
damn he got a hold of that one
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
If Bobby plays like this all year, he's a shoo-in for MVP.
CallOfTheCrow
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
Bannister's gotta be at 67ish by now.
He looks great for his age then.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
Posada flies out to center. Bobby tags and makes it to 3rd. Runners on the corners with 2 out.
Brooklyn Yankee Fan
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
Abreu tags up to 3rd.
Runners on the corners, 2 Outs for Giambi.
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
Who did the Royals trade to Tampa (or Tamba, as you may) for Gathright?
YankeeSass
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
good job, bobby!
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
If Bobby plays like this all year, he's a shoo-in for MVP.
That would stink. The yanks would re-sign him to a 4 yr $65 mil contract.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
He looks great for his age then.
:lol: well played
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
21 year old, right? Probably. Details like that often escape me, but it makes my point even stronger. :)
Yankees8185
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
Get a hit, Giambi
CCBL BatBoy
04-08-08, 04:21 PM
That was a definite strike!
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:22 PM
Jason's gonna smack one out, I feel it.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:22 PM
That would stink. The yanks would re-sign him to a 4 yr $65 mil contract.
Eh...yeah. That sounds about right.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:22 PM
Giambi needs to cork his bat.
Inning over.
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:22 PM
0R-2H
end 2.5
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:22 PM
Giambi grounds out to 2nd. After 2.5, it's 2-2.
That was a nice rest for Hughes though. I hope he comes out strong.
b_joseph
04-08-08, 04:23 PM
I'd love to see Abreu trying to steal a base when he was on just then.
He could have scored on Matsui's flare if he had.
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:23 PM
If Bobby plays like this all year, he's a shoo-in for MVP....and, not coincidentally, a great big new deal. $$$$$$$$$
kirbivore
04-08-08, 04:23 PM
Giambi's avg. drops to .077 OY VEY
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:23 PM
This ump is BRUTAL ... on both sides.
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:23 PM
Okay Phil, I know you can throw a nice 4 pitch, 1-2-3 inning. I know.
Now please do that.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:24 PM
...and, not coincidentally, a great big new deal. $$$$$$$$$
This is his last contract year, right?
I just got home I heard Phil is having a tough outing. Can anyone elaborate?
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:24 PM
Bannister - 71 pitches through 3 IP.
daverave
04-08-08, 04:24 PM
Umps like to ring him up.
I looked it up... ARod generally strikes out between 20 to 24% of the time since becoming a Yankee, this year it's nearly 30% so it's not completely outrageous (SSS) and should correct
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:24 PM
I just got home I heard Phil is having a tough outing. Can anyone elaborate?
One word...Ump.
CCBL BatBoy
04-08-08, 04:24 PM
IMO that's a situation where Jason needs to at least take one shot at hitting a ball through the left side. I wonder what the probability is of him being successful doing that as opposed to hitting vs the shift to right.
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
Today is also (I believe) the anniversary of Frank Robinson becoming the first black man to manage a MLB team.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
Fly out to CF. 1 out.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
good start to the third for phil hughes
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
Giambi's avg. drops to .077 OY VEY
He's very streaky, when he's hot it seems like he breaks records, but when he's cold it's ice cold
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
Nice, a 2-pitch out.
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
I just got home I heard Phil is having a tough outing. Can anyone elaborate?Getting squeezed a lot. Ump has been brutal on both sides.
CallOfTheCrow
04-08-08, 04:25 PM
Im a Billy Butler fan. Not today though.
One word...Ump.
Not surprised. Umpiring is at an all time low in this league.
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:26 PM
I don't know if I can make this point without being considered combative and get harrassed on this board but...
if Hughes is as good as everyone around here says, shouldn't he breeze through this lineup?
Keep in mind, I'm certainly rooting for him but I guess I don't see the spark that everyone else does.
I don't think you're being combative, but any pitcher can beat any offense, no matter how bad the pitcher is and how great the offense is, and, likewise, any pitcher can lose to any offense regardless of how great the pitcher is and how bad the offense is.
In 1999, one of Pedro Martinez' finest seasons, his worst start by far was against the Florida Marlins, a team that lost nearly 100 games that year. He gave up 7 ER (9 R) and 12 hits in 3 2/3 innings.
Hughes clearly isn't anywhere near as good as 1999 Pedro Martinez right now, and likely never will be. To expect him to be a tremendous starter who dominates every time out right now (or at any point) is going to make you very disappointed quite a bit. I think he'll become a good, and probably great, SP, but even the greatest can have terrible outings on any given day.
Who did the Royals trade to Tampa (or Tamba, as you may) for Gathright?
J P Howell
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
This is his last contract year, right?
Bobby Abreu of
5 years/$64M (2003-07), plus $16M 2008 club option
NY Yankees exercised $16M 2008 option 11/2/07
acquired in trade 7/06
Yankees to pay salary remaining on Abreu's contract (about $4.4M for 2006, $15M for 2007 and $16M salary or $2M buyout for 2008)
Phillies to pay Abreu about $1.5M to waive his no-trade clause
$3M signing bonus ($1M in 2003, $0.5M each 2004-07)
03:$8.5M, 04:$10M, 05:$12.5M, 06:$13M, 07:$15M,
08:$16M club option ($2M buyout)
complete no-trade clause
escalator clause increases salaries in each remaining year of contract by: $0.275M after winning MVP, $0.15M for 2nd in MVP vote, $0.1M for 3rd
award bonuses: $0.1M for MVP ($75,000 for 2nd, $50,000 for 3rd), $50,000 each for LCS MVP, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger or All Star selection
3 years/$14.2M (2000-02) (Philadelphia)
$1M signing bonus
00:$2.6M, 01:$4.65, 02:$6M
signed as amateur free agent from Venezuela 8/1990
agent: Peter Greenberg
ML service: 10.16 http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/new-york-yankees_111398168678860040.html
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
Butler did a good job spoiling that pitch.
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
Soooooo close. Come on Phil. Close it out.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
1 out single for Butler.
CCBL BatBoy
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
That was a rope!
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
Butler is good.
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
Ugh. UGH.
Single.
DP please?
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
$#@!@#@
CptCrunch
04-08-08, 04:27 PM
Alright, get the DP.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:28 PM
Who did the Royals trade to Tampa (or Tamba, as you may) for Gathright?
Detroit.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:28 PM
No easy inning..
Butler with a one out single
yankees27
04-08-08, 04:28 PM
Ok, get the double play!
daverave
04-08-08, 04:28 PM
need a deepee
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:28 PM
That...wasn't a strike. But okay. I'll take it.
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:29 PM
2 down at least ...
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:29 PM
Boo. Slow ground ball, and they can only get one. 2 down.
Please, please, please stop Ross Gload.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:29 PM
Every groundball near first base seems to result in confusion.
2 out.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:29 PM
Detroit.
All of Detroit for Gathright? I think KC got the better end of that deal.
Sssslllloooowww ground out to 2nd. 2 out, runner on 2nd.
CCBL BatBoy
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
Strike???
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2005/01/new-york-yankees_111398168678860040.html
Yep. THEBOSS is probably right. 4/$65 sounds about the normal move for the Yankees.
In all fairness, the Yankees have been blessed by his presence since they made that move in 2006.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
I swear as I live and breathe I am not trying to be negative or violate the new CS for threads, but anyone else just feel as if Gload, the way he kills us, is going to get this run in?
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
Phil nearing 70 pitches, and he hasn't even gotten 9 outs yet.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
All of Detroit for Gathright? I think KC got the better end of that deal.
Sssslllloooowww ground out to 2nd. 2 out, runner on 2nd.
My bad. Rented glasses. I thought he just asked from what team.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
Phil with a changeup?
CallOfTheCrow
04-08-08, 04:30 PM
Feel like Ive been watching this game allllllllll day.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
that change was pretty decent
yankees101
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
Nasty changeup right there. Lets go Phil, 1 more strike.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
Best change Hughes had tossed today
Yankee Tripper
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
come on put him away
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
C'mon Phil...
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
Yep. THEBOSS is probably right. 4/$65 sounds about the normal move for the Yankees.
In all fairness, the Yankees have been blessed by his presence since they made that move in 2006.with the exception of the first two months of last year, I agree.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:31 PM
Feel like Ive been watching this game allllllllll day.
Tell me about it. And I skipped out of work early, uh...I mean...went to a job site....just to watch this game.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:32 PM
with the exception of the first two months of last year, I agree.
The first two months of last year, well - April, at least - were owned by Rodriguez.
a yankeesfan
04-08-08, 04:32 PM
Will Hughes be able to go 4 innings?
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
Jeez Phil.
Get Albaladejo up! Where is he???
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
This is what you get for getting a few sub 3 hour games in a row, Hans.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
Here we go Philster, get this fella..
Walks him..
Lots of pitches
MaximMan121
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
Geez ump. That first pitch was middle middle again.
with the exception of the first two months of last year, I agree.
I think we can chalk those two months up to residual effects of the Oblique strain from spring training
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
dang it's obvious the cold is getting to him... he's blowing on his hand after every pitch
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
Will Hughes be able to go 4 innings?
Not likely. He has thrown 73 pitches through 2 2/3
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:33 PM
Will Hughes be able to go 4 innings?
With this umpiring crew, and Phil honing in on 75 pitches, he'll be really lucky to go 4 innings.
I'm not putting any of this on Jorge, but I really need Molina to catch Phil on Sunday in Fenway. Really.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
this is starting to become infuriating
hobokenfish
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
Will Hughes be able to go 4 innings?
At 75 pitches with 2 outs in the third, so if he even goes 4 innings, it is really doubtful he goes beyond.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
This is what you get for getting a few sub 3 hour games in a row, Hans.
Thank you Kevin. This point needs to be made more often.
Yankees8185
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
This is tough.
daverave
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
Not likely. He has thrown 73 pitches through 2 2/3
9 pitches per out :eek:
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
This is what you get for getting a few sub 3 hour games in a row, Hans.No kidding.
Neither pitcher has any command. UGH!
Wow...this ump's strike zone is RIDICULOUS.
kirbivore
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
John Buck, sounds like a porn name
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:34 PM
Okay. Easy is not in the gameplan, is it? Can we just get out of this without giving up runs? That's all I want.
And Detroit continues to look like the worse lineup of all time, continuing to be outscored by the SanFransisco Giants.
hobokenfish
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
Hughes is really playing with fire. At some point, he's going to get burned.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
This game makes me feel like... flymick..
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
Buck Loose.
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
No kidding.
Neither pitcher has any command. UGH!
On the bright side, the game started at 4:15 so it might end around the normal time for a game to end.
CallOfTheCrow
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
Okay. Easy is not in the gameplan, is it? Can we just get out of this without giving up runs? That's all I want.
And Detroit continues to look like the worse lineup of all time, continuing to be outscored by the SanFransisco Giants.
Brutal.
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
Come on, Phil. One more out and call it a day.
flymick24
04-08-08, 04:35 PM
the ump is pretty bad
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
This game makes me feel like... flymick..
Seek psychological attention immediately.
Yankees8185
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
Just get this last out.
MaximMan121
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
And the ump continues. Hughes not doin himself favors, but what's the ump want him to do? Throw it right down the zipper?
hobokenfish
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
the ump is pretty bad
So is Hughes' control today.
Brooklyn Yankee Fan
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
I wonder what's with Hughes today :-ponder-:
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
Is anyone warming up??
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
I think we can chalk those two months up to residual effects of the Oblique strain from spring training No doubt. I'm not blaming Bobby. I was just saying thatI did not feel particularly blessed by his presence during that time frame.:)
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
The bad thing about this, is we are going to have to go to the pen for a great deal of innings today..
And even if we get through this with 2 runs..
Ollie may have to go big innings and then we lose him for the series.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
LECHE!
Inning over.
CCBL BatBoy
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
Melky!!!
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
nice catch by the melk man
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
oh thank you melky cabrera. i thought for sure that was a single off the bat
Brooklyn Yankee Fan
04-08-08, 04:36 PM
Melky makes the catch as the Royals leave the bases loaded!
End of 3, it's 2-2.
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
That was HUGE!!!
theDurk
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
Glad we got Melky back!!!!
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
Phew!
Melky makes the grab!
Still 2-2 after 9, I mean 3, innings.
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
Oh, wow. I didn't think there was any CHANCE of that hanging up like that off the bat. I thought it was a routine single into center. Phewwwww. 2-2 through three. Come on, bats!
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
wow... that was wayy to close for comfort
hobokenfish
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
Melky saves Hughes' bacon right there. Not sure if I want Hughes coming out for the 4th. Almost 80 pitches already.
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
He's at 79 pitches through 3.
MaximMan121
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
His curve is consistently staying up this game.
The more I watch this, the more I buy into the analysts who are claiming that Hughes 3/4 arm slot is killing his command.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
That was the only way we were getting out of that inning..
Somehow, we are tied at 2 through 3..
Yankee Tripper
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
de javu all over again. whew.
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
Hughes after 3IP
79 PC, 3 INN, 4 HA, 4 BBI, 2 K, 2 ER, 6.000 ERA, 2.667 WHIP
b_joseph
04-08-08, 04:37 PM
From what I've seen of Hughes today. This is one of those games where you are glad that there are no pictures or video clips on the boxscore.
YankeeSass
04-08-08, 04:38 PM
Phew. Dodged a bullet. Several bullets, actually.
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:39 PM
hi kev, hi everyone
2nd run shouldn't be earned....
He really only has 1 ER...but the way he's pitched I'm surprised there's not like 6.
StatenIslandYankee
04-08-08, 04:39 PM
No control for Hughes today, growing pains for the young kids, but the future is bright.
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:39 PM
Hughes is really playing with fire. At some point, he's going to get burned. He is learning how to battle on a day when he doesn't have it. This will pay dividends down the road.
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:39 PM
Just a note - the Royals bullpen has been insanely good this year so far. We need to pound Bannister while we have the chance.
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:39 PM
Phew. Dodged a bullet. Several bullets, actually. 4 bullets to be exact
daverave
04-08-08, 04:39 PM
this one's gonna be a battle of the pens
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
I wonder what's with Hughes today :-ponder-:
Frustration from bad calls, perhaps?
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
lol this is the worst ump ever... that pitch was obviously a strike to betemit
theDurk
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
He is learning how to battle on a day when he doesn't have it. This will pay dividends down the road.
Agree--also showing good composure in the face of sub-par umpiring. Moose should take notes.
LittlePuckBoy
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
does any one know what happend to derek or how much potential time he could be out for
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
This game reminds me of that game that Kennedy threw vs the Royals last year in Kaufman.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
Betemit Ks swinging. 1 out.
Yankee Tripper
04-08-08, 04:40 PM
2nd run shouldn't be earned....
He really only has 1 ER...but the way he's pitched I'm surprised there's not like 6.
no it should be, the runner advanced on the error but would have scored on the wlak that loaded the bases, hence the ER. not if you are refering to the SB where Benemit dropped it that's different but since no error was charged, the run is still earned.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:41 PM
Wilson needs some work with his bat.
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:41 PM
Frustration from bad calls, perhaps?
Perhaps he just doesn't have it today. Could be a combination of the two, though.
yankees101
04-08-08, 04:41 PM
If Betemit continues, I think I'd like to see what someone else can do up here if Jeter is out for a while.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:41 PM
Betemit has GOT TO make contact..
This is getting ridiculous for him..
He is missing pitches right down the pipe with little on them..
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:41 PM
Melky pops out to C. 2 down.
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:41 PM
Phil obviously had awful command today, but that ump isn't helping anyone. Both Bannister and Hughes would have lower pitch counts if there was a single, solid K-zone that they could pound and manipulate.
OMG, might this be a 1-2-3 inning? Except it would be for the wrong team. Darn.
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
hi kev, hi everyone Hi danny! How was lacrosse?
daverave
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
JD's outhitting Ortiz this year :P
YankeeSass
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
just like that: 2 down. :(
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
If Betemit continues, I think I'd like to see what someone else can do up here if Jeter is out for a while.
you know, he did get an RBI single his first AB. don't expect a player to get a hit every time....
base hit by damon
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
Damon with a solid single to center. Come on, Robbie!
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
2 out single for Damon. Let's hope for some more 2-out thunder.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:42 PM
does any one know what happend to derek or how much potential time he could be out for
Strained quad/groin..
Seemingly minor.
A few days right now, he'll miss the KC series and is hopeful to come back in Boston..
Damon with his first solid hit in a while. He's really starting to settle in. Now he's holding his right arm like he tweaked it...grrreat.
Janttje
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
Come on 2 out rally
machphantom
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
and with that the 1-2-3 inning is evaded again lol...
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
Agree--also showing good composure in the face of sub-par umpiring. Moose should take notes. That too. I'm not trying to sugarcoat this, but I'm actually pretty impressed.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
damon will run here
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
Yay! JD has been on base three times!
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
I hope no one minds me posting while I'm eating dinner?
daverave
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
JD's outhitting Ortiz this year :P
back above the Mendoza line !
ICEBERG18
04-08-08, 04:43 PM
Cano is swinging at everything.
Cano swings at another HORRIBLE pitch.
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
We need some contact from Robbie. Bannister isn't even a strike out pitcher yet he struck out both Robbie and Alex twice each.
smckdwn989
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
cano can't buy a hit. it was hit on the screws though... the hits will come.. soon i hope
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
Cano grounds out to 2nd. After 3.5, it's still 2-2.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
Agree--also showing good composure in the face of sub-par umpiring. Moose should take notes.
Moose is getting a little long in the tooth. Trust me. When you close in on 40, your patience overall wears thin.
jimmykey2
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
Robby needs to stop guessing and just see/react.
TRUST THE EYES!
BaylorBearYankeeFan
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
Strained quad/groin..
Seemingly minor.
A few days right now, he'll miss the KC series and is hopeful to come back in Boston..
Or depending on how long this game is Jeter could be back to play in the 9th.:)
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
I hope no one minds me posting while I'm eating dinner?
Do you have your elbows on the table?
DaYanks24
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
The Yankees need to start running. Put pressure on other teams like they do to the Yanks.
jeterismyhomeboy
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
That was something called a "ball" Robbie. That means you probably shouldn't hit it or swing at it.
We're through 3 1/2...days.
yankees101
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
you know, he did get an RBI single his first AB. don't expect a player to get a hit every time....
base hit by damonOops. Missed that first one. Just turned it on. And I don't expect a hit every time up. Once every two times is fine.:D
daverave
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
back above the Mendoza line !
not Robbie though... wasn't he red-hot in ST?
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
I hope no one minds me posting while I'm eating dinner?
Just don't type with your hands full.
Toaderly
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
I hope no one minds me posting while I'm eating dinner?
That depends. What are you having?
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
Do you have your elbows on the table?Every chance I get.
aeromac76
04-08-08, 04:44 PM
Cano forgets you can actually hit a fair ball left of second base..
Surprising, because he seemed to know that in friggin March..
SoCal Pinstriper
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
I hope no one minds me posting while I'm eating dinner? The wife?
fredgmuggs
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
That depends. What are you having?grilled chicken salad
THEBOSS84
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
not Robbie though... wasn't he red-hot in ST?
An old scholar once said "Spring training don't mean sh*t"
b_joseph
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
The Yankees need to start running. Put pressure on other teams like they do to the Yanks.
We've done less running than I thought we would have done at this stage of the seaosn.
I thought Girardi might run quite often just to see how it works out initially.
Soriambi
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
Every chance I get.
Then it's fine.
CoyoteYankee
04-08-08, 04:45 PM
The wife?
That's just nasty!
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