View Full Version : RJ Ready to go for Game 3
knickfan23
10-01-06, 11:37 AM
Per Kim Jones on YES pregame
Threw his bullpen today. 41 pitches
Asked if he is the NYY Game 3 starter, Torre responded "Yes".
RJ "cautiously optimistic"
Torre seemed very satisfied
Guidry : "He got through everything mechnanically. Had better command then expected.'
Had a little stiffness, but RJ feels he can pitch with that. No pain reported.
Team will monitor how he feels tomorrow.
4bronxbombers
10-01-06, 11:39 AM
Really? wow. I'm going to be on pins and needles on this one. Thanks for the update.
keithf1
10-01-06, 11:41 AM
I really hope this is the right decision.
I really hope this is the right decision.
Me too... He is a competitor and wants to pitch but I really hope that he is honest regarding the whole situation
I have ZERO confidence in him. Moose and Wang better win the first two game.
JavyVazquezIsSick
10-01-06, 11:52 AM
I have more confidence in him than any of our other options, so this is good news to me...
b_joseph
10-01-06, 11:54 AM
Good...I hope he is being true to himself though. Health is more important than a game.
I would rather have Karstens on the post-season roster then 'The Big Let down'. I fear a David Wells '03 scenario with Johnson going for us :(
flymick24
10-01-06, 12:03 PM
honestly, who thought he wouldn't pitch? the guy is a competitor, but as others have said, let's hope he's being honest with himself.
Boogiedown Bomber
10-01-06, 12:04 PM
whoa...talk about a 180 from yesterday. i truly hope he is ready for the playoffs.
NelsonMuntz
10-01-06, 12:06 PM
I have a real bad feeling about this. If he's not healthy he shouldn't be pitching.
Good luck, Randy! Lidle, be ready!
NelsonMuntz
10-01-06, 12:08 PM
I would rather have Karstens on the post-season roster then 'The Big Let down'. I fear a David Wells '03 scenario with Johnson going for us :(
Or a Randy Johnson '05 Game 3 scenario.
I really hope this isn't David Wells part 2.
spyglass
10-01-06, 12:18 PM
I hope he is not just being a competitor and that he's actually ready to do this. If he can't pitch or is only going to implode, then I would rather take someone else in his place.
ETA: But if he's ready to go and capable of pitching well, then that's good news and I'll take it.
mitch300
10-01-06, 12:25 PM
Good news. Lidle would have pitched in his place so you know if Randy starts off bad Lidle would be called in.
longtimeyankeefan
10-01-06, 12:28 PM
The real answer will occur tomorrow. If RJ is not twisted into a pretzel by his back issues, then the Game 3 start looks good. If he is twisted, look for him to be left off the ALDS roster.
nnysiny
10-01-06, 12:29 PM
terrible news. "cautiously optimistic" sounds like RJ will go out to the mound with no confidence and will get lit up again. this sounds like another bad Torre playoff move
He has never been our #1 starter, but hes a decent #4, maybe #3. So this is good news as he is slightly better then Cory Lidle.
montrealer
10-01-06, 12:38 PM
Hummmmmm. Need to go 2-0. Not feeling the love for RJ right now.
Fabien Brandy
10-01-06, 12:50 PM
Let's pray this isn't a 2004 game 7 Kevin Brown situation. We all remember how that turned out.
terrible news. "cautiously optimistic" sounds like RJ will go out to the mound with no confidence and will get lit up again. this sounds like another bad Torre playoff moveSo he should start Lidle and hope for the best, instead of starting Johnson and hoping for the best ... with Lidle ready to take over as soon as he's needed?
MatsuiFan55
10-01-06, 12:51 PM
I have no confidence in Johnson whatsoever, especially since he'd be pitching on the road in the first round. I honestly hope that he truly is ok and feels he can help the team and won't go out there and get hit like a pinata.
Well, I am certainly mroe encouraged than I was when I first recieved the news of the disc.
Randy Johnson threw 41 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday and appears likely to go in Game 3.
Johnson was only supposed to throw 25 pitches, but he felt good enough to go for his uniform number. "It was surprisingly good," Johnson said. "Everybody was more pleased than I was, so I guess that's a good thing. My only concern is a stiff back." Manager Joe Torre said he was happy with Johnson's session and was confident the Big Unit will pitch against Minnesota or Detroit.
-per rotoworld
knickfan23
10-01-06, 01:38 PM
I really hope this isn't David Wells part 2.
This is not the same thing. We had no clue about Wells until David Delucci found his way into the on deck circle. However, according to Mad Dog, who was at Game 5 doing their show from Miami, Wells' wife told him before the game that he was experiencing back issues. And since he had been pitching as recently as Game 1 of the WS, no one could see it coming
In this case, we know the deal going in. The man is hurt or experiencing some sort of pain. We know he is going to pitch, but we dont know how long. He could go 6 innings, or he could go 2. But at least we know what the deal is and we have planned accordingly just in case. Back in "Game 5 Miami" the Yanks immediately had to go to Contreras for long relief despite the fact he had pitched the day before and the result was disaster.
We have Lidle in reserve specifically for this purpose.
nhyankeefan
10-01-06, 01:51 PM
I think Karstens or Rasner should be added to the roster in the place of Villone at this point. Our bullpen could be toast if RJ's back flares up and the Wright bombs in game 4. I don't think Lidle is enough of a reserve.
DON'T KNOCK THE ROCK
10-01-06, 03:36 PM
I feel confident that RJ will be able to pitch. After all, this is not the first time he's needed a shot of something in his back. I do however feel carrying Villone is a waste of a roster spot as he has been out of gas for well over a month. I'd rather see Rasner on the playoff roster.
Jeter Kid
10-01-06, 03:41 PM
Awesome news. Lidle and friends will be there just in case.
CallOfTheCrow
10-01-06, 03:52 PM
I don't see how you go from a herniated disc to all of a sudden being fit to start let alone start an important game such as this in such short time.
BroadwayBomber55
10-01-06, 04:02 PM
RJ in a LDS start? Bad record + ineffective start = Lucy squeal...
drjeckyl
10-01-06, 04:46 PM
I'm with Jeter....... That's GREAT!!! (that RJs ready for game 3)
genius-24
10-01-06, 04:48 PM
Per Kim Jones on YES pregame
Threw his bullpen today. 41 pitches
Asked if he is the NYY Game 3 starter, Torre responded "Yes".
RJ "cautiously optimistic"
Torre seemed very satisfied
Guidry : "He got through everything mechnanically. Had better command then expected.'
Had a little stiffness, but RJ feels he can pitch with that. No pain reported.
Team will monitor how he feels tomorrow.
Good news. I knew/had felling this was gonna happen. btw thx for updating on playoffs knickfan...keep up the good work ;)
ymike673
10-01-06, 05:50 PM
Randy pitched one of his best games this year in Detroit so if he's healthy this is a plus.
nnysiny
10-01-06, 05:53 PM
so Game 3 is RJ vs. Rogers? i like those odds now
Luckily the Tigers are throwing Rogers and we know how he is in the post-season from personal expierence
dabomb2045
10-01-06, 05:56 PM
Good thing about this is that RJ doesnt need to be lights out. 5-6 innings, 3-4 runs.
Thats good enough cuz Rogers will get killed like he always does in a big game.
berriYankee
10-01-06, 06:14 PM
Please do not count your chickens before they hatch regarding Kenny Rogers. I hope the yankees hit him well, but one never knows what will happen. This is jinxing the yankees.
In regards to RJ, I do not think that he will be allright for the third game, back stiffness does not sound good at all too me and as much as I hope he pitches and pitches well, I do not think he will pitch well in game 3. I wish that Karstens would be available just in case.
Just me thoughts and observations.
:o:o:o
genius-24
10-01-06, 06:23 PM
Please do not count your chickens before they hatch regarding Kenny Rogers. I hope the yankees hit him well, but one never knows what will happen. This is jinxing the yankees.
In regards to RJ, I do not think that he will be allright for the third game, back stiffness does not sound good at all too me and as much as I hope he pitches and pitches well, I do not think he will pitch well in game 3. I wish that Karstens would be available just in case.
Just me thoughts and observations.
:o:o:o
I think your being little too much pessimistic. We own detroit. It will be them who will be scared. Kenny hasn't done good lately and there are no jinx in postseason. Everything u see is real. Now regarding RJ, to me he is a warrior out there when he is fighting against his injuries and against his age. He will be fine.
In Mo I Trust
10-01-06, 06:51 PM
Not feeling very confident in RJ, Torre better have a quick hook.
SheffRocks11
10-01-06, 07:20 PM
I have more confidence in him than any of our other options, so this is good news to me...
same here... I hope he doesn't hurt himself though.
Eh nothing's really changed. We're still throwing a bad pitcher out there.
yanksphan
10-01-06, 08:11 PM
I think Randy gets it done.
7IP, 2ER, 6K, 0BB, W
PittsburghYankeeFan
10-01-06, 08:16 PM
RJ's MO for the past five or so games is to pitch a perfect game until the 4th to 6th inning, then collapse (likely due to back stiffness). Now that we have Lidle in long relief, with the lineups we're facing, he can be pulled.
I am much more concerned about Villone and Farnsworth. Bruney will be OK, as will Proctor. Myers will do his thing as well, and Mo is Mo, likely for a lot of 2 inning saves if needed, given his amount of rest.
Hate to say it, but its not RJ, its Villone and Farnsworth that have me hoping for a lot of big 7th innings for the Yankees in the playoffs.
Won Gien Ming
10-01-06, 08:32 PM
I sure hope Randy feels better by the time he's gotta pitch. If he's hurting that day and pitches like crap that day, we gotta take him out asap or it may get ugly for us.
obsessedyankeefan
10-01-06, 08:38 PM
I hope RJ is truly ok and is not just trying to be a hero because it's the postseason. If I'm Torre I would clutch a very short leash and have Lidle ready to go at the first sign of a problem.
RollingWave
10-01-06, 09:33 PM
Steve from WASWATCHING sumed it up well.
He's either going to be this year's Curt Schillin or Kevin Brown...
let's hope it's not the later..
Annie418
10-01-06, 11:06 PM
Rest easy everyone. A good outing is in the stars for RJ :D .
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NYYRocket
10-01-06, 11:12 PM
Great another worry for me this playoff season
Pinstripedbass
10-01-06, 11:42 PM
Per Kim Jones on YES pregame
Threw his bullpen today. 41 pitches
Asked if he is the NYY Game 3 starter, Torre responded "Yes".
RJ "cautiously optimistic"
Torre seemed very satisfied
Guidry : "He got through everything mechnanically. Had better command then expected.'
Had a little stiffness, but RJ feels he can pitch with that. No pain reported.
Team will monitor how he feels tomorrow.
Oy Vey! Unit's gonna pitch Gm. 3? ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!
Why do I get the feeling his line at the end of that night will read:
5IP, 5R, 8H, 3K, 2BB with 3 of those hits being HRs?
Seriously, I wish I could be more optimistic about him. He's still a better option than Lidle. And the thought of Jaret Wright pitching Gm. 4 already has my stomach upset. Better keep the Pepcid nearby.
CallOfTheCrow
10-02-06, 12:28 AM
Oy Vey! Unit's gonna pitch Gm. 3? ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!
Why do I get the feeling his line at the end of that night will read:
5IP, 5R, 8H, 3K, 2BB with 3 of those hits being HRs?
Seriously, I wish I could be more optimistic about him. He's still a better option than Lidle. And the thought of Jaret Wright pitching Gm. 4 already has my stomach upset. Better keep the Pepcid nearby.
or beer.
BostonYankeeBoy
10-02-06, 12:37 AM
If we can get a quality start out of RJ that would be huge.
ryanthe13th
10-02-06, 03:07 AM
If there is any reason to be optimistic about this, it's who he is facing. Randy has dominated Detroit this year. I'm alright with him starting as long as Lidle is lurking in the bullpen.
Pinstripedbass
10-02-06, 06:21 AM
The beer is always at arm's length.
JeffWeaverFan
10-02-06, 07:38 AM
RJ better be on a short leash and Torre better have Lidle ready to go.
If we can get a quality start out of RJ that would be huge.
Is that a "Yankee quality start"? 5IP 5ER and a Win :D
35Knucklecurve
10-02-06, 08:09 AM
I think your being little too much pessimistic. We own detroit. It will be them who will be scared. Kenny hasn't done good lately and there are no jinx in postseason. Everything u see is real. Now regarding RJ, to me he is a warrior out there when he is fighting against his injuries and against his age. He will be fine.
I'm going to be cautiously optomistic here, or a realist. One any given day, any pitcher is capable of being lights out or the exact opposite. While the past track record on Rogers doesn't bode too well for him, anything is possible - especially in post season play.
As for RJ, he'll keep going as long as his back lets him. I don't think he would mislead Torre and Guidry about being able to at least start the game (unlike somebody else we all know) if he didn't think he could. He's too much of a professional to take the mound knowing he can't pitch at all.
The Q Bomb
10-02-06, 08:25 AM
Good...I hope he is being true to himself though. Health is more important than a game. I have some selfish concerns like, I hope he is not only feeling good but can pitch a dominant game that The Yanks can win, rather than feeling good enough to pitch - a game in which he is not sharp and ends up in a Yankee loss. That being said, I agree, the most important thing is his long term health as a person - not as a baseball player. What he has sounds serious and I, for one, would not think less of him because he couldn't go. RJ may not have done what most people expected when he was traded to The Yanks but I look at it differently. I think he has done as much if not more than can be expected. He was 41 years old when he came here for goodness' sake! Any disappointment should be directed at the front office for expecting a 41 year old pitcher to perform like a 35 year old ace. Randy has been roughed up in plenty of outings but the bottom line is he has won more than his share of games for this team and has always been ready to compete. Frankly, I've even found him more likeable - personality wise - than I thought he would be as well. I hope he comes through his next start not only as a winner but (relatively) healthy as well.
DontHateOnNumber2
10-02-06, 08:54 AM
Awesome, but I'll still be anxious when he steps on the mound. If Wang and Moose win the first two I'll feel a little better though so I'm pulling for that. I hope Unit pulls put some classic stuff for this postseason.
Kluivert4Ever
10-02-06, 08:28 PM
Comerica fits RJ like a glove considering his affection to the long ball.
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