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Round Up

2005-09-22 15:13

by Cliff Corcoran

I covered the significance of tonight's game in yesterday's pre-game post, but there are two corrections that need to be made to what I said yesterday.

The first is that, while the Yankees will indeed erase the half-game in the standings between themselves and the Red Sox for better or worse tonight, they will not do so with regard to the Indians until Monday as Cleveland opens a four-game series in Kansas City tonight, but will be off on Monday. Of course, the Yankees hope that half game with Cleveland is a moot point as, with a half-game lead in the AL East entering tonight's game, their focus is entirely on winning the division, as well it should be as they still trail the Indians by a half game and the White Sox by three.

The other correction is that Joe Torre appears to have backed off his six-man rotation idea. Last night the YES announcers reported that Aaron Small would be the odd man out, but on today's Mike & the Mad Dog show on WFAN, Torre claimed not to have made up his mind yet, though the choice does appear to be between Small and Chien-Ming Wang, one of whom will start thus Sunday against the Blue Jays and, barring a disaster outing in that game, will return to the hill in Game One of the season-ending showdown with the Red Sox.

Assuming that Torre goes with Wang, who I think is not only the no-brainer choice between the two, but the Yankees second best starter at the moment (behind only Randy Johnson), this is how the rotation would project over the remainder of the year.

Thu 9/22 v Bal: Mussina
Fri 9/23 v Tor: Chacon
Sat 9/24 v Tor: Wright
Sun 9/25 v Tor: Wang
Mon 9/26 @ Bal: Johnson
Tue 9/27 @ Bal: Mussina
Wed 9/28 @ Bal: Chacon
Thu 9/29 @ Bal: Wright
Fri 9/30 @ Bos: Wang v. Wells
Sat 10/1 @ Bos: Johnson v. Schilling
Sun 10/2 @ Bos: Mussina v. Wakefield

Of course, having Small and Leiter in the bullpen gives Torre the option of using either one in place of Wright (should he struggle this Saturday) or Mussina (should he tank tonight and/or Tuesday), or of using either or both in tandem with the starter listed above to complete a must-win game (as if there are any that aren't at this point). After all, if the season does wind up coming down to that final game on October 2nd, the starting assignment is merely a formality. Any sign of struggle and the hook comes out and everybody, perhaps even the previous day's starter, will be available to pitch.

In other news, Jason Giambi will sit tonight due to the sore back that drove him from yesterday's game in the middle innings. Tino Martinez, who walked and doubled in two plate appearances in relief of Giambi last night, will start at first base. Bernie's back in center after last night's day off. Matt Lawton, who went 2 for 3 last night with a two-run dinger that accounted for all of the Yankees runs last night, will start in right in place of Bubba Crosby (also 2 for 3 last night) against the left-handed Bruce Chen.

Speaking of Chen, he was bounced to the bullpen after a few rough outings in July, but quickly returned to the rotation and has turned in eight quality start in his nine outings since doing so, the one exception being an start against Cleveland in which he allowed just one earned run in five innings. Since returning to the rotation he's posted a 1.84 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP.

Mike Mussina, meanwhile, will likely be on a short leash with Al Leiter ready to come in as a second-leg starter if need be. So that's your match-up, Chen against Mike Mussina on 23 days rest for a guaranteed half-game swing in the AL East race. Gulp. Here's hoping the first-place Yankees, the hottest team in baseball right now (yes, they're even a game better than the Indians over the last ten games), finds a way to pull this out and go a full-game up on the reeling Red Sox.

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2005-09-22 16:09:37

1. randym77

Wow! Hideki earns his paycheck today.

But I sure hope no one hits one like that in RF.

2005-09-22 16:24:32

2. Yankee Fan in Chicago

Dammit. First and third no out and ARod strikes out and Sheff pops up. Crap.

2005-09-22 16:27:39

3. randym77

We are definitely leaving too many stranded. :-P

And it looks like Moose is gonna need some run support tonight.

2005-09-22 16:31:16

4. rilkefan

"And it looks like Moose is gonna need some run support tonight."

Am I getting a slow feed? I'm seeing Moose ok through 1.2, including a 3-pitch K, and (importantly) few pitches.

2005-09-22 16:31:26

5. Yankee Fan in Chicago

That's it, I'm on the Big Papi for MVP train. ARod better turn in some ridiculous plays at 3rd to make up for that k.

2005-09-22 16:33:40

6. Cliff Corcoran

I've seen one Moose fastball at 90, anyone see anything higher? He's been at about 91 at best all year, from what I recall anyway. 19 pitches through two innings, gotta like that. Hideki's catch could be huge.

2005-09-22 16:35:08

7. randym77

He looked a lot better in the second inning. The first inning, he looked like he was struggling, and Matsui saved what would probably have been a double.

2005-09-22 16:42:47

8. Rich

Jeter is an average SS, at best.

2005-09-22 16:44:00

9. Mick S

How bad was that error for us online?

2005-09-22 16:44:48

10. Rich

Terrible. It was an easy DP ball and he let it play him.

2005-09-22 16:45:13

11. Cliff Corcoran

Three soft ground balls = two hits and an error, first and second no outs, 1-0 O's. Drat.

2005-09-22 16:46:21

12. Cliff Corcoran

Mick, he flat-out Bucknered it, through the wickets as he shifted his weight toward second to make the 6-6-3.

2005-09-22 16:46:24

13. randym77

Awful. Not an error Jeter would usually make. And it prove be costly.

2005-09-22 16:47:14

14. Schteeve

Yeah, Jeter sucks let's trade him. And let's DFA Giambi cause he hasn't hit a home run in a few days. And Mariano should be talking some sense into all those crap ass pitchers in the pen, let's trade his ass too.

This message brought to you by Sarcasm International.

2005-09-22 16:47:36

15. Rich

He's throwing hard.

2005-09-22 16:48:26

16. Schteeve

Gamecast is moving at the speed of smell.

2005-09-22 16:48:33

17. Cliff Corcoran

I guess between Jeter's error and Hideki's error, Moose is even on the night. A DP here would be huge.

2005-09-22 16:48:39

18. Rich

Jeter doesn't suck, but he is an average defensive SS. Even last year when he won the GG his UZR was 0.

But sorry, we can't tell the truth about him.

2005-09-22 16:49:27

19. randym77

Jeter just redeemed himself.

2005-09-22 16:49:49

20. Rich

Well, Jeter made a decent play on Tejada's liner, but that's what average SSs do. One good, one bad.

2005-09-22 16:50:34

21. Cliff Corcoran

Damn! Not the DP I expected, but that'll do just fine. Okay, Jeter is even, Moose is back up one.

2005-09-22 16:50:39

22. rilkefan

"But sorry, we can't tell the truth about him."

Sorry about those guys who keyed your car, Rich.

2005-09-22 16:50:50

23. Schteeve

Rich, I never said he was a great SS. I was just being comedic. We can tell the truth about him and for that matter, he also needs to do something with that Kid n Play fade.

2005-09-22 16:51:15

24. Rich

Huh?

2005-09-22 16:52:09

25. randym77

I don't think "one good, one bad" accurately describes Jeter's defense. He may be overrated, but he's better than "one good, one bad."

Moose is throwing hard, but I dunno...I think his location is off more than usual.

2005-09-22 16:53:20

26. Rich

Jeter lacks range up the middle. A-Rod should be the SS, and Jeter should play CF.

2005-09-22 16:53:26

27. Cliff Corcoran

Schteeve, word to the fade. Though I kind of like Jeet partying like it's 1991.

Hey how many times does a guy make a great play then bat second in the next inning?

2005-09-22 16:53:31

28. Schteeve

No Huh?'s on second. Who's on first?

2005-09-22 16:55:14

29. Cliff Corcoran

Moose still got through that third on just 15 pitches. Not too bad. 34 through three IP.

2005-09-22 16:55:38

30. Schteeve

Jetes is old school. "OG" if you will. For the playoffs he should come out with a Eazy E style jheri curl.

2005-09-22 16:56:13

31. randym77

If A-Rod goes to SS, who plays 3rd? Remember the huge hole that used to be? We need A-Rod in the hot corner.

2005-09-22 16:56:57

32. Schteeve

Yankees couldn't hit the water if they fell out of a boat.

Sorry, I'm talking too much aren't I?

2005-09-22 16:58:39

33. rilkefan

"Sorry, I'm talking too much aren't I?"

Somebody's got to pick up the slack with Stormer away.

2005-09-22 16:59:24

34. randym77

ROFL!

2005-09-22 16:59:49

35. Rich

If A-Rod had switched to short before the season, I would have signed Koskie to play 3B. I don't know who is available this off season.

2005-09-22 17:01:55

36. Cliff Corcoran

Schteeve, the jheri curl is Pedro's turf. Derek could go with a nice high-top box, though, maybe shave "#2" and the NY logo into the back?

2005-09-22 17:02:28

37. Rich

Umps usually hate Mussina. Good job tonight.

2005-09-22 17:03:56

38. Cliff Corcoran

When did they start the crack down on the clues/guessing on the trivia question?

2005-09-22 17:05:16

39. Rich

Some runs...

2005-09-22 17:05:40

40. sam2175

21
Cliff, it contains the damage, but does not undo the earlier damage. A DP would have erased both baserunners, and he would have been out of the inning when Mora was out.

This is why Sterling is annoying. Jeter is the one responsible for the one run that got in, and he continues to blow him for the defensive play he made later for the DP later in the inning, when the damage was already done by his previous error.

2005-09-22 17:06:07

41. Cliff Corcoran

5 Ks, 48 pitches through four. I'm totally impressed.

2005-09-22 17:07:34

42. Cliff Corcoran

Good point, Sam. That one run on the board is Jeter's all the way.

2005-09-22 17:09:10

43. sam2175

Why can't Yankees hit Chen? They are just making a procession: coming in, going out.

2005-09-22 17:10:47

44. randym77

Eh. I don't think Koskie and A-Rod would be an upgrade over A-Rod and Jeter. Think of the games A-Rod has saved with his defense at 3rd. Remember Aaron Boone's horrible performance there in the post-season. We would not be #1 now without A-Rod at 3rd.

IMO, the Yankees should be looking for young talent. Jeter's too old to move to the outfield. A-Rod and the oft-injured Koskie are about his age. We need young blood. Is there any more where Cano came from?

2005-09-22 17:11:19

45. Rich

It's a freakin' enigma and it's pissing me off.

2005-09-22 17:12:23

46. Cliff Corcoran

No.

2005-09-22 17:13:04

47. Rich

randy,

Who will be the Yankees' CF, and how much will the Yankees have to surrender in prospects and/or salary?

It's not merely Koskie and A-Rod v. A-Rod and Jeter.

Jeter would be a great CFer. He has speed, and is great a catching fly balls.

2005-09-22 17:13:23

48. Cliff Corcoran

Sam and Rich, see the penultimate paragraph of the above post. This is how Chen has been pitching over the past couple of months.

2005-09-22 17:14:17

49. Schteeve

Cliff, are you advocating Jeter going to see Anthony Mason's barber. Because I think that would be fantastic.

2005-09-22 17:15:40

50. Cliff Corcoran

Rich is right, it would be Koskie v. Bernie. Koskie is an excellent defensive 3B, though he does get hurt a lot. I won't even bother to mention Andy Phillips backing him of (Koskie bats L, Andy bats R). That ship has sailed, as have Eric Chavez, Aramis Ramirez and Troy Glaus.

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2005-09-22 17:15:45

51. Rich

Cliff, then the Yankees need to score their 1.84 runs.

2005-09-22 17:17:05

52. Max

Token whine about the Red Sox: when they play the Orioles this weekend, they will miss both Lopez and Chen. We will see both of them once more.

2005-09-22 17:17:27

53. Rich

Nice play by Alex.

I demand a rally.

2005-09-22 17:17:46

54. randym77

I think Jeter's too old to switch to CF. Mabye Bubba can play center.

Damn! Now that's why we need A-Rod at 3rd.

2005-09-22 17:18:43

55. Cliff Corcoran

Another great play by the MVP, another 10 pitch inning (54 total for Moose through five). Time for some runs from the bottom of the order?

2005-09-22 17:20:39

56. Rich

Po is coming on when we need him most.

2005-09-22 17:20:51

57. randym77

Jorgie!

Man, he's hot these days.

2005-09-22 17:21:03

58. sam2175

Yes, Jorge!!!

Man, this year, he is getting better as the season winds down.

2005-09-22 17:21:14

59. yankz

Why is MVP-Rod striking out a lot lately?

2005-09-22 17:21:19

60. Cliff Corcoran

Yount's first year in CF was his age 29 season.

Bubba's already 29, he's not going to become a starter at his age.

Oh, and there's that run I called for. Just 0.84 to go!

2005-09-22 17:21:37

61. Rich

They aren't going to entrust CF to Bubba. He will be 30 next year.

They will either overpay for Juan Pierre and his .320 OBP, or overpay Damon, or overpay the Twins for Hunter.

2005-09-22 17:23:57

62. Cliff Corcoran

Rodriguez has been K-ing more than usual, three hat tricks in the last five games. I think he's pressing some, fortunately it's not effecting his fielding.

2005-09-22 17:24:14

63. yankz

Another great situation, IMO, would be Yankees v. Chicago, Indians v. Angels in the ALDS. Chicago can't play Cleveland in the first round.

2005-09-22 17:25:33

64. atc

I'll take Bubba in the lineup right now

2005-09-22 17:26:03

65. Rich

A-Rod has been pressing ever since Klapsich interviewed for a column he did in which he said he has to be Reggie this September.

2005-09-22 17:28:22

66. randym77

Jorgie, you gotta give Jeter some hitting tips. (Hey, it worked for Bubba.)

2005-09-22 17:28:33

67. sam2175

Cliff,

See your point about Chen. I guess he is indeed pitching well, he K's 7.

Tino steals a base? Lopez must have one of the worst arms.

2005-09-22 17:29:16

68. Rags

Did they take BP today?

2005-09-22 17:29:47

69. Rich

Castro was late covering 2B and he dropped the ball.

2005-09-22 17:30:09

70. Cliff Corcoran

Pierre has a career .354 OBP, but it's highly dependent on his average, usually about 50 points higher than his AVG. He's 28 this year and having his second worst season ever. Bad sign. What's more he's a below average player on both sides of the ball and gets caught stealing too often to make his legs an advantage.

And yes, Tino just stole a base.

2005-09-22 17:32:11

71. atc

Is Jeter turning into Knoblauch before our eyes?

2005-09-22 17:32:12

72. Cliff Corcoran

I'd take Bubba in the line-up too, but that's because he's hot and the other options are no better. You can't start the season with him as one of your nine starters, he's just not good enough.

2005-09-22 17:32:39

73. Cliff Corcoran

The thumb on his throwing hand is ouchy.

2005-09-22 17:32:57

74. Rich

Good analysis of Pierre, Cliff.

2005-09-22 17:35:50

75. Cliff Corcoran

Bubba would have had that.

2005-09-22 17:35:51

76. Rich

Lawton didn't seem to get a good jump on that ball.

2005-09-22 17:35:57

77. atc

Cliff, if his thumb is the reason for his struggles, then he needs to sit a day. He can't get around on a 90mph fastball and he can't throw accurately to 1B. He's only hurting the team right now......and Lawton is god awful

2005-09-22 17:36:09

78. Rich

Moose is pissed.

2005-09-22 17:37:32

79. Rich

God, did Tino butcher that.

2005-09-22 17:37:33

80. Cliff Corcoran

Tino Buckners one! ugh.

Leiter's warming.

2005-09-22 17:38:12

81. sam2175

Damn, we have Buckner syndrome tonight!

Mussina has some luck when he pitches well.

2005-09-22 17:38:39

82. Cliff Corcoran

Dave Cash is a fiesty 1B coach, I like his style.

2005-09-22 17:39:23

83. randym77

Gawd. What a horrible, sloppy game. Lawton is no surprise, but Tino and Jeter both screwing up like that...argghhh.

2005-09-22 17:40:36

84. Rich

Gets out of it.

Props to Torre. He had a conviction about Moose pitching today, and it turned out to be correct.

2005-09-22 17:41:07

85. Cliff Corcoran

76 pitches through six for Moose. This is the best he's pitched since he was last healthy:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=250819104

Props to Joe & Mel for taking the chance on him. I was unsure, but a healthy Moose in September is a mighty fine thing.

Think he'll pitch the seventh?

2005-09-22 17:41:47

86. Rosbif22

How about Props to Moose? 6, with 1 run? I'll take it.

2005-09-22 17:42:05

87. Alex Belth

Yeah, that fielding in the sixth was just inexplicable. No communication between Lawton and Cano--strange error for Tino. Fortunately, Moose pitched out of it. Man, he looked terrific tonight. You got to figure that's it for him.

Dude, is Chen a magician or what? How is he slipping that mediocre fastball by guys? Gee-zus. Let's go, don't want to let this one slip away.

2005-09-22 17:43:29

88. Cliff Corcoran

Tejada gives one back, a rocket off his left forearm.

2005-09-22 17:43:40

89. randym77

Luckily for us, the Orioles have been just as bad.

2005-09-22 17:43:50

90. Rags

I think we've got to push him into 7. He's had his way with the bottom of the order. Newhan's the next lefty, due up 3rd in the 7th. Save Al for him.

2005-09-22 17:44:37

91. sam2175

randym,

I second 83. Now Tejada boots one.

A-Rod up, Cano on base, now is his turn to turn it on. We can forget his earlier K that way.

2005-09-22 17:45:06

92. Cliff Corcoran

Good thinking Rags, except that Young, due up first, is a lefty. Still, I put him back out there with a quick hook.

2005-09-22 17:47:28

93. Rosbif22

I guess instead of forgetting the earlier K, he can just add to it also :(

2005-09-22 17:48:38

94. Cliff Corcoran

Check that. I can't say from here. It's all about how he feels. Up to Joe & Mel and Moose. If he's comfortable & effective I leave him in there as long as I can.

2005-09-22 17:48:42

95. Rich

Sheff singles to RF.

2005-09-22 17:49:12

96. randym77

Yay, Sheff!

2005-09-22 17:49:56

97. Rich

Come on, Mat.

2005-09-22 17:50:44

98. randym77

Woo-hoo! Go-go Godzilla!

2005-09-22 17:50:50

99. Rich

Mat with the ribbie single.

2005-09-22 17:51:31

100. Rich

Leiter still throwing, so I guess Moose is done.

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2005-09-22 17:52:35

101. Shaun P

Classic Banter thread tonight - very nice. And a nice pitchers' duel as well - best 'cause we're leading!

I honestly keep waiting for Chen to unleash an eephus. Maybe this is how Moose can last until he's 40 - throw slow, slower, and really slow.

2005-09-22 17:52:44

102. Cliff Corcoran

Has Chen gotten any of those rainbow curves over?

2005-09-22 17:53:04

103. Schteeve

Meanwhile gamecast still has Surhoff batting in the 6th.

I kinda miss Stormer and his Manifestos. Gives me something to amuse me while I wait for gamecast to catch up.

2005-09-22 17:54:16

104. Shaun P

So that's why there's only 103 comments so far. I wondered who was missing. =)

2005-09-22 17:55:30

105. Rich

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

2005-09-22 17:55:35

106. Shaun P