todays lineup (5/30)

[ryanm1058123]

Cabrera LF
Jeter SS
Sheff RF
Giambi 1B
A-Rod 3B
Posada C
Cano 2B
Bernie CF
Long DH

wow Joe.. wow. I can see you putting Melky in the leadoff.. But Bernie over T-Long? Gimme a break

[AMYanks]

Damon sitting. Guess the foot is really bothering him.

[27IsNext]

For a guy who got hit hard his last outing, that's a deadly outfield defense to have with Small on the mound.

[JeffWeaverFan]

I posted mine right after this one. Please merge or delete my thread Mods.

[RhodyYanksFan]

Especially with the huge outfield in Detroit. That's 3 doubles the Yankees are handing the Tigers.

Having Long play over Bubba...does this spell the end of Crosby's time as a Yankee?

[27IsNext]

Damon sitting. Guess the foot is really bothering him.

I think it's more Torre being cautious than it "really bothering him."

[ppa79]

Clueless Joe strikes again. Bernie over Long in CF???

[JeffWeaverFan]

I don't like Bernie in CF in this spacious stadium... That could really hurt us.

[AMYanks]

I think it's more Torre being cautious than it "really bothering him."

In a spacious OF like Detroit, it must be bothering him enough to not play the field. And against the best pitching team in baseball right now, it also must be bothering him enough to not play at all.

[MassNYYfan]

Long DHing again?

[38Special]

Cabrera LF
Jeter SS
Sheff RF
Giambi 1B
A-Rod 3B
Posada C
Cano 2B
Bernie CF
Long DH

wow Joe.. wow. I can see you putting Melky in the leadoff.. But Bernie over T-Long? Gimme a break

I'm going to go out on a limb, and say that Terrance Long is a worse defender than Bernie. Long is faster than Bernie, but makes plenty more mental mistakes and gets poorer reads

Long is probably one of the worst defenders in baseball and has no place on this team. At least Joe is recognizing this. Now Cashman needs to recognize Thompson's value.

[ryanm1058123]

i'd almost rather see Bubba back because for some reason Joe thinks T can't play CF.. and he'd put Bubba in CF and Bernie DHing

[nhyankeefan]

Especially with the huge outfield in Detroit. That's 3 doubles the Yankees are handing the Tigers.

Having Long play over Bubba...does this spell the end of Crosby's time as a Yankee?

Isn't Bubba still on the DL?

[DandyAndy46]

T-Long hasn't spent a significant amount of time in CF since 2002...Clueless Joe eh??

[AMYanks]

i'd almost rather see Bubba back because for some reason Joe thinks T can't play CF.. and he'd put Bubba in CF and Bernie DHing

I don't think Long can play CF. Both he and Bernie are awful out there. Maybe Long's speed would be more of an asset in this stadium. The real problem here is that we don't have a reserve outfielder who is good enough to play an, at worst, adequate CF when Damon gets the day off.

[In Mo I Trust]

I like seeing Melky in the leadoff spot when Damon can't play, hopefully he won't have to fill in many more times this year.

[CyYoung4Vazquez]

Long DHing again?

There was a blurb in the Post mentioning Torre's confidence in Long. Apparently since the guy has playoff experience, he's going to send him out there. Yipee...

[ppa79]

I don't think Long can play CF. Both he and Bernie are awful out there. Maybe Long's speed would be more of an asset in this stadium. The real problem here is that we don't have a reserve outfielder who is good enough to play an, at worst, adequate CF when Damon gets the day off.

We do. His name is Kevin Thompson. DFA Bubba and Long. Bring up KT.

[MassNYYfan]

We do. His name is Kevin Thompson. DFA Bubba and Long. Bring up KT.

Seeing "Long DH" just invokes immediate

[JeffWeaverFan]

I'm going to go out on a limb, and say that Terrance Long is a worse defender than Bernie. Long is faster than Bernie, but makes plenty more mental mistakes and gets poorer reads

Long is probably one of the worst defenders in baseball and has no place on this team. At least Joe is recognizing this. Now Cashman needs to recognize Thompson's value.

Yeah, you very well could be right. And with Damon hurting and not able to play CF everyday, we need a good defensive CFer on this team. Thompson fits that bill.

[AMYanks]

We do. His name is Kevin Thompson. DFA Bubba and Long. Bring up KT.

I agree, but since that doesn't appear to be happening, we have no one on the roster right now who can do the job.

[ppa79]

Why do us fans know that KT is the better option as the 4th outfielder, but the so called experts like Cashman, Torre, and other Yankee management can't see that.

[27IsNext]

I'm going to go out on a limb, and say that Terrance Long is a worse defender than Bernie. Long is faster than Bernie, but makes plenty more mental mistakes and gets poorer reads

Long is probably one of the worst defenders in baseball and has no place on this team. At least Joe is recognizing this. Now Cashman needs to recognize Thompson's value.

Thing is, Cashman sees Thompson's value as a prospect, and wants him to play every day.

I'd love for a lineup like this:
SS Jeter
LF Cabrera
DH/RF Sheffield
1B Giambi
3B Rodriguez
CF/DH Damon*
C Posada
2B Cano
RF/CF Thompson

*Not getting on enough to warrant leadoff or two-spot at the moment.

[NelsonMuntz]

Isn't CF Melky's natural position? If Damon's foot becomes a lingering issue, wouldn't it make sense to give Melky some starts in CF? That way if Damon needs to DH more often Melky can just slide into CF. And ideally Kevin Thompson would be called up to play LF. If nothing else it keeps Bernie out of the outfield.

[AMYanks]

Why do us fans know that KT is the better option as the 4th outfielder, but the so called experts like Cashman, Torre, and other Yankee management can't see that.

Other than the fact that he had a hamstring injury when we would have called him up last time, I'm not sure why Crosby continues to get opportunities over him.

[ppa79]

Other than the fact that he had a hamstring injury when we would have called him up last time, I'm not sure why Crosby continues to get opportunities over him.

ok, i am fine when he was injured on why they didn't bring him up, but he is healthy now.

[Blokee]

I'm sure Thompson must be knocking very hard on the door and if he looks fit then get Long outta here.

[ppa79]

I'm sure Thompson must be knocking very hard on the door

Yeah, but no one is answering.

[BBombers85]

damon cant even DH? Hes gotta be really hurt more than hes letting on.

[JeffWeaverFan]

Isn't CF Melky's natural position? If Damon's foot becomes a lingering issue, wouldn't it make sense to give Melky some starts in CF? That way if Damon needs to DH more often Melky can just slide into CF. And ideally Kevin Thompson would be called up to play LF. If nothing else it keeps Bernie out of the outfield.

Yeah, he's been playing CF in the minors but he projects as a corner outfielder and he's going to play here everyday in LF, so you might as well keep him there. I think if Damon's foot continues to be an issue you have to let KT play CF. (Or Bubba, knowing this organization).

[ppa79]

(Or Bubba, knowing this organization).

[boo_427]

The sky is falling.

[cmaff05]

If damon can't play CF, then I'm not sure who I would like playing CF..I wouldn't play T-Long there or Bernie...and Melky needs to stay in one spot and develop some rhythm, so him being in CF is out of the question. So really I'd say today is the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation in CF.

[In Mo I Trust]

According to WFAN Damon's foot is getting worse, more to come later when they talk to their Yankee beat reporter

[hellonewman]

for some reason Joe thinks T can't play CF.

Because he can't. Kevin Thompson needs to be up here.

[JavyVazquezIsSick]

Is Long seriously the DH again, Jesus Christ...

[tmanf]

According to MLB.com (Gameday) and ESPN, the lineup is as follows:

LF Cabrera
SS Jeter
DH Giambi
3B Rodriguez
C Posada
2B Cano
CF Williams
RF Long
1B Phillips

According to ESPN Radio, Sheffield is out due to his wrist.

[iWant27]

Cabrera LF
Jeter SS
Sheff RF
Giambi 1B
A-Rod 3B
Posada C
Cano 2B
Bernie CF
Long DH

wow Joe.. wow. I can see you putting Melky in the leadoff.. But Bernie over T-Long? Gimme a break

I love Joe , but DH at 9 spot .

Isnt DH supposed to be the team's one of the best hitters .

Why not put Sheff at DH and let Long play the field ?

[iWant27]

The sky is falling.

Or its more like older players showing their age .......

[Sam18]

Or its more like older players showing their age .......

He was being sarcastic towards the people who have a problem with tonight's lineup.

[Yankee Steve]

Well, now Sheff is out again... GEEZ... won't this EVER stop?????

[JDPNYY]

According to WFAN Damon's foot is getting worse, more to come later when they talk to their Yankee beat reporter

DL Damon. Now.

Don't let it get worse. Rest him, get him better.


Bring up Thompson.

Play him in LF.

Put Melky in CF.


DFA Mr. .200.

[ICEBERG18]

DL Damon. Now.

Don't let it get worse. Rest him, get him better.


Bring up Thompson.

Play him in LF.

Put Melky in CF.


DFA Mr. .200.

Leave Melky in LF, play KT in CF.

[JDPNYY]

Leave Melky in LF, play KT in CF.

I have no problem with that either.

[38Special]

I dont think Thompson can really handle a ML CF

[ICEBERG18]

I dont think Thompson can really handle a ML CF

Really? There goes my KT in CF idea if Damon gets DL'ed.

[dabomb2045]

Why isnt Sheff playing??

Btw, Long-Bernie-Melky may be the worst defensive OF in MLB history

[ICEBERG18]

Why isnt Sheff playing??

Sore left wrist.

[38Special]

Really? There goes my KT in CF idea if Damon gets DL'ed.

I dunno, from what scouting reports have said, he's got the tools to play CF but he's just really inconsistent. This wasnt helped by what I saw in spring training. He made some great plays but looked a little scary out there

[dabomb2045]

I dunno, from what scouting reports have said, he's got the tools to play CF but he's just really inconsistent. This wasnt helped by what I saw in spring training. He made some great plays but looked a little scary out there

Who do you think would be better in CF....KT or Melky?