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Mid-game, I like what I see so far.
Well the search function gave me nothing, so here it is.
Mid-game, I like what I see so far.
I like (no, love) that Mitre did not give back any of the runs that the Yankees scored – so many times you see a team score, then the other team comes right back – it’s deflating. Mitre’s done a very good job tonight - if he can get through 1 more inning, that would be just terrific.
Hughes Rules: Pleading the Fifth
Dont care what happens here...he deserves another start
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I was impressed, pitched better than his line says.
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Really did a fine, fine job- he buckled down and got the last batter he faced, which is impressive. He got a nice hand as he left, deservedly so. That said, the Yankees still need another SP. Maybe Mitre can be useful for us, but I do not like a CC, AJ, Joba, Andy, Mitre rotation.......
Hughes Rules: Pleading the Fifth
He did his job, but I do not want this guy starting again. I have a feeling he'll get bombed if he does.
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Phil Hughes
Joba Chamberlain
Ian Kennedy
Better than I expected. Still would prefer someone else.
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I disagree, I want to see what he can do on regular rest, 9 days for a sinkerballer is usually death.Originally Posted by ppa79
"I am the law, bitch"
Everytime we bring up a journey man starter aside from Aaron Small, he pitches decently in his first start and sucks the rest of them.
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Joba Chamberlain
Ian Kennedy
Yes, but I liked his stuff actually.
"I am the law, bitch"
please tell me you are joking
Had some problems with the lefty hitters but overall I'm not complaining. Still need a No. 3 starter.
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Why?, So I can see him get bombed. These guys get lucky because no one has seen him.
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Phil Hughes
Joba Chamberlain
Ian Kennedy
Just what the doctor order, he gets another chance in my book...
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Did a nice job of spotting his two-seamer outside on righties and, on less needed occasions, inside on lefties. When he missed his spots he usually missed low or away, which is where a pitcher should miss if he has to. The hanger to Mora that got hit for a two-run single was one of the few 'bad' pitches he threw. Induced a healthy amount of ground balls with his sinker. Could have a done a little better job of throwing first pitch strikes, but did a nice job of making pitches when he had to in order to limit damage in 1st and 3rd innings.
Solid effort for a spot start - better than his line would indicate. Deserves to take the ball again in five days, in my opinion.
or maybe because he has good stuff? did you even see him pitch today? its not like he got lucky today. im not sold on his slider yet, but he was impressive, and not giving him a second start is unreasonable
He has fairly good stuff for a temporary starter type, but unlike most of them he throws a lot of strikes, he looks fine for a spot starter
Nice job.
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Pretty good.
Calmer than you are.
Nevermind
If he gets bombed in the next start, then you just dont give him the next start. Simple as that.
If he pitches well in the next start, give him 2 more starts after that.
"Owning the Yankees," Steinbrenner once said, "is like owning the Mona Lisa."
Summed it up. I dont want this guy starting for the rest of the season, but he isnt going to kill us, while we look for a guy to fill in for Wang's slot in the rotation(whether that is Wang or somebody else).
Good #5-ish start, but please keep working the phones Brian.
This.
Decent start, better than I expected.
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He did a very good job considering...
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I thought he did a fine job today, but Phil still needs to go back to the rotation.
He definitely looked good enough to get another start if necessary.
I agree that Cashman should still be working the phones looking for some pitching depth. Good relief help can push guys like Hughes and Ace into the rotation if the Yankees decide to go that way, or just getting a good SP speaks for itself.
Decent, but we'll see what's up when hitters get a better look at him and some ML footage.
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I say give him another start. The O's have some tough LH hitters so, this start wasn't that bad.
What I liked about him:
1. Throws strikes
2. Keeps the ball down for the most part
3. No fear on the mound
For a #5 starter he might have enough positives to stick. His next start should be even better against a much weaker offensive team (Oakland).
I approve. I asked for 6 IP and 3 ER, but he came close enough. I also liked his poise and the way he went after batters.
Better than Igawa!
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I enjoyed it when he laughed about the exchange of balls with Posada and the umpire in the 4th or 5th inning. It just showed that he was at ease out there, IMO.
He had some pretty good movement on those sinkers with decent velocity.
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I liked it. Based on his stuff, I wouldn't go out and trade for a #5 guy. If a #3 guy is available, I want the Yankees to make the move, but Mitre looks fine for a back of the rotation guy.
We should keep this guy as a spot starter, he isnt good enough to be a regular when the rotation is fully healthy, but if you need somebody to spot start, at least he isnt going to nimble and walk the bases loaded.
Astute observation. No Snell or other scrub like pitcher. A Washburn or Lee would be great if it didn't cost Phil, Joba or Montero (I know probably not likely).
Earned another start... nice job!
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He was good enough to get another start. Keep him hungry - go start to start with the guy. Seems like whenever they hand someone a spot, they go bad.
Nice job Sergio Mitre.
I also liked his poise out there. Deadpan emotion.
Mitre just went out there, threw strikes, kept the ball down, and showed no fear.
13 groundball outs including inducing 2 DPs.
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His stuff isn't very good. 90-92 sinker, OK change. Lived up to his scouting report. The 6 spot the Yankees put up makes his start look better than it was. Cano screwed him early, but letting Roberts reach 2nd with none out is a recipe for disaster. Hopefully they only need 1-2 more starts from him before they get another pitcher.
He did get a crapload of Groundballs though
He is throwing sinkers/2 seamers @ 92-93 with an 8" break. He has a 10 mph slower change up with slightly more break. And a 78 mph 12" break curve ball.
He has good stuff. He needs better control. Thats about it. As a back of the rotation starter he should be much better than league average and in the tops for contending teams if he pitches with the kind of ability he showed tonight.
nice job, he pitched well and really only had one bad inning
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It's not saying much, but his start was as good as any Wang made this season.
most sinker/slider guys seem to throw 90-91, but those extra couple of mph make a bit of difference to mitre. i am optimistic about him going forward.
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Mitre is fine as a temporary fix, but he's not the answer.
We still need another starter
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maybe, not maybe not. i'm prepared to give him a handful of starts to show us what he can do.
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Sidney Ponson's first start with the Yankees in 2008:
6 IP, 5 hits, 4 BB, 4 K, 0 runs
His overall numbers for the Yankees:
80 IP, 99 hits, 32 BB, 33 K, 5.85 ERA
This is an example of why we should not read into a single good start by a pitcher with bad career stats. At the very least, some more options for the 5 spot would be a good thing. Trading for some kind of upgrade would be even better.
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^ his career bad stats are marred with the fact that he has never had chance to make his breakout due to being rushed in the first place and the injuries. he was at 26 years old in 2007 when he had a great first half as a signal of breakout but the symptoms of tommy john arose, depleting his velocity and his performance. we might have a guy who is about to or yet to see a light of his career
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