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Beautifical Day for Ball in the Bronx (ain't it?)

2006-04-29 10:01

by Alex Belth

It is a sterling spring day here in New York as Randy Johnson goes against the Blue Jays this afternoon. Really, not a cloud in the sky, sunny, but breezy, in the low sixties. It'll be chilly later on. Of course, the Big Unit was served by the Blue Jays last week in Toronto. They just pounded him. Let's see what he has for them this time around. The Yankee offense has sputtered for the past three games. How much longer can that happen?

Let's Go Yan-Kees.

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2006-04-29 10:12:51

1. Alex Belth

Painful way to start this one, huh Randy?

2006-04-29 10:18:02

2. Alex Belth

After hitting Johnson, whiffing Rios, Johnson falls behind Vernon Wells and then serves up an RBI double to left center. Ouch, Randy.

2006-04-29 10:19:03

3. BklynBmr

Uh-oh. Here we go. Hopefully you're right, Alex. The odds against Moiderers Row '06 not showing up again are getting slimmer.

2006-04-29 10:20:21

4. tocho

Don't worry guys, we'll get Towers.

2006-04-29 10:21:10

5. Alex Belth

Wells swipes third and scores on a sac fly. I was reading this week where J.P. Riccardi was saying that Wells has become more serious about becoming an elite player. He was saying that you have to want to be great and that Wells is taking at bats more seriously, getting more upset when the team loses.

2006-04-29 10:21:49

6. Alex Belth

Yeah, Towers has been garbage so far this year, right?

2006-04-29 10:23:44

7. Zack

Ugh, looks like Joe's "commitment" to Andy is all but over, back to more days of Bernie...

2006-04-29 10:25:16

8. Alex Belth

Ah-ha, Johnny Damon with a single to center. Splendid start boys.

2006-04-29 10:25:20

9. BklynBmr

OK, Johnny! I'm looking for a few big games from him before heading to Beantown. He's gotta be getting psyched...

2006-04-29 10:25:31

10. Benjamin Kabak

Suzyn and Sterling are taling about Damon's pending reception in Fenway. Is there any doubt Sox fans are going to boo him?

2006-04-29 10:26:05

11. Alex Belth

And then promptly steals second.

2006-04-29 10:26:54

12. Alex Belth

Jeter grounds out to short.

2006-04-29 10:26:55

13. BklynBmr

10 There's going to be a lot of hate on display in that park...

2006-04-29 10:27:46

14. BklynBmr

That was the SS's ball!

2006-04-29 10:28:24

15. Alex Belth

I'm not in front of a TV now, just a Gameday on the computer. It says that Sheff pops a single to short on the first pitch and Damon goes to third. Whah happen?

2006-04-29 10:29:02

16. Alex Belth

Damon will get booed but he'll get some cheers as well.

2006-04-29 10:29:29

17. Alex Belth

C'mon A Rod.

2006-04-29 10:30:14

18. monkeypants

14 Yes, thank you! The Jays announcers just said that the ball was hit into "no man's land" and thet the LF was "the only one with a real shot." But clearly the SS was called off and could have made the play if he didn't pull up.

Of course, these same Jays announcers generously described the Yankkes defense as one of the best in the league.

2006-04-29 10:30:19

19. Benjamin Kabak

Alex: Sheffield hit a pop up in the no man's land between short/center/left. Johnson dove for it but couldn't come up with the ball.

2006-04-29 10:30:29

20. Jeteupthemiddle

16 Sheff popped it up, looked like it would be caught, the left fielder dove to catch it, missed it, shortstop threw it in. Looked like no one saw it.

2006-04-29 10:31:09

21. Harley

Well. No man's land if you get a terrible jump on the ball like Johnson did. But it's easy to be fooled by a Sheffield swing.

2006-04-29 10:31:15

22. tocho

15 a fly ball btw the LF and the SS. the LF dived and could not get it. Damon was not running obviously so he only got to 3rd.

here comes arod

2006-04-29 10:31:42

23. BklynBmr

15 Sky high fly, LF seemed to start back on it, then charges in only to miss it by a few feet on a sliding attempt. CF and SS just kinda backed off. From where it landed, it looked like the SS should have stayed with it.

2006-04-29 10:32:17

24. Benjamin Kabak

ARod continues to, uh, do nothing. These 60-foot lucky groundballs are really going to win him another MVP.

2006-04-29 10:32:29

25. Jeteupthemiddle

well wasn't that rather indecisive.

2006-04-29 10:32:30

26. Alex Belth

Towers falls behind A Rod, 2-0, the count goes full and A Rod grounds out to the pitcher. Damon scores though.

2006-04-29 10:32:48

27. BklynBmr

A lucky break on A-Rod's comebacker, but we will take it...

2006-04-29 10:33:17

28. tocho

Alex, a comebacker to towers but sheff was running on the play, towers was not aware of the running by sheff, so towers looked a 2nd base, then thought about going to 1st and ended up trying to get damon at home.

result, everybody safe, 1 run in., men on 1st and 2nd.

2006-04-29 10:33:54

29. Alex Belth

Hey, I was thinking last night: How close is Giambi to being a real Yankee favorite? Another solid year this year and adequate next year and he's really recovered from being perceived as the disaster he was a year or two ago.

2006-04-29 10:34:57

30. Jeteupthemiddle

I don't think Giambi will ever be a true fan favorite...although, I'm basing that on my own feelings about Giambi.

2006-04-29 10:35:07

31. Jeteupthemiddle

And then he homers. lol.

2006-04-29 10:35:31

32. BklynBmr

29 He's my favorite right about now ;-)

2006-04-29 10:35:54

33. Alex Belth

Awwww, bacon.

2006-04-29 10:36:02

34. Harley

Well, Alex, I'd say very close.

2006-04-29 10:36:23

35. singledd

Normally I feel a little 'guilty' when we score a cheap run, but we have gotten so many bad breaks, I'll take it.

Giambino!!!!!!!!!!

MVP! MVP! MVP!

(and one of my favorites)

2006-04-29 10:36:46

36. Alex Belth

I don't know. The Italian thing. The comeback thing. He's produced really well. I think if he does well this year and next his reputation amongst Yankee fans could really change from what they were.

2006-04-29 10:36:53

37. Benjamin Kabak

So here's a question. With all of the talk of Mark McGwire and the Hall of Fame, would the BBWAA vote Jason Giambi the MVP if he can sustain this production for a full season? Assume .320/.500/.650 with 40ish home runs.

2006-04-29 10:36:53

38. tocho

29 especially if he continues to do things like this.

2006-04-29 10:37:34

39. rilkefan

Balls are going to get a bit more allergic to Giambi. Hope it doesn't affect his defense.

2006-04-29 10:37:42

40. BklynBmr

4 You nailed it, tocho. With the exception of A-Rod so far, everyone is getting some wood the ball...

2006-04-29 10:38:26

41. Alex Belth

I used to hate it when heads used to call Matsui "Groundzilla" during his first year in America, mostly because it was just a frustrating reminder that he did ground out so much when he was going badly.

Much as I try to resist it, I've been thinking "Groundzilla" a whole lot lately.

2006-04-29 10:38:46

42. Benjamin Kabak

A bird just ended up squawking outside of the Yankee radio broadcast booth. For a second, I thought it was Waldman talking.

2006-04-29 10:39:54

43. tocho

that shot from Giambi was about 15 rows in the upper deck, he drilled it.

Its almost impossible how he came back, he's the player he was in '01. Amazing how he's turning back the clock, I mean 5 years in an athlete's life can be very taxing.

2006-04-29 10:40:13

44. Alex Belth

Giambi would have to put up a year like Ortiz did last year and NOT have a better defensive player any where near him number wise in order to win the MVP. But if it was legit, they'd do it. Giambi is likable, he's no ogre, no matter how suspect his credibility may be with the writers.

2006-04-29 10:40:17

45. JeremyM

I'm a big Giambi fan. His comeback last year sealed the deal for me.

2006-04-29 10:41:11

46. Alex Belth

Towers threw 33 pitches.

A good, fresh start for the offense and a boost for RJ.

2006-04-29 10:42:05

47. singledd

Everytime an announcer creams over an upper deck blast, I can't help but think of Mantle's shot that went OVER the facade, but hit a light stanchion and didn't (technically) go out of the stadium.

Thats like Giambi's shot but like THIRTY higher with a lot most power behind it!!

Have ya'all seen a picture of that 'Shot'.
There are some that say the ball was still rising when it hit!

Simply impossible.

No human could hit a ball that far.

It was estimated to go 640 feet.

Simply impossible. In-human.

But the Mick did it.

2006-04-29 10:42:38

48. tocho

40 yeah! they HAVE to hit towers. now let's hope RJ settles in and doesn't give up any more stupid runs.

2006-04-29 10:43:21

49. BklynBmr

Yanks should sign Hillenbrand and just play him in home games...

2006-04-29 10:45:56

50. Benjamin Kabak

Despite the outs, the Blue Jays are clobbering the Unit right now.

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2006-04-29 10:53:54

51. Zack

Ok, can someone please please club Sterling and threaten him if he ever says something like "positively Demonic" ever again?

2006-04-29 10:54:13

52. JeremyM

Nice job Damon!

2006-04-29 10:55:51

53. Benjamin Kabak

51 I think it was "positively Damonic" but your point remains.

2006-04-29 10:57:11

54. Zack

Right, sorry, thats what I meant...

2006-04-29 10:57:44

55. Zack

I still don't get why we don't get the YES feed, are they in some sort of protest with mlb.tv?

2006-04-29 11:00:37

56. BklynBmr

55 All of these feeds are sideways. No game at all last night on Extra Innings, could only get the Toronto radio feed on Gameday Audio. Today I'm getting the YES feed, Lord knows what tomorrow will bring.

2006-04-29 11:00:38

57. Zack

Is there a reason why Johnson can't pitch to these guys?

2006-04-29 11:01:28

58. rilkefan

This is like a bizarre mockery.

2006-04-29 11:02:04

59. JeremyM

Man, Johnson facing the Blue Jays is like A-Rod facing Colon, all game long.

2006-04-29 11:02:30

60. rilkefan

Rather, the first time was tragic, now it's farcical.

2006-04-29 11:05:27

61. Jeteupthemiddle

i hate randy johnson.

2006-04-29 11:06:17

62. Alex Belth

Glaus is a Yankee-killer.

2006-04-29 11:06:58

63. Benjamin Kabak

Bengie Molina is one tubby dude for an everyday player.

2006-04-29 11:07:25

64. tocho

no proctor or wrigth today, who should come in and relieve RJ who CLEARLY cannot pitch effectively v. the blue jays?

Smith? Villone?

Thoughts?

2006-04-29 11:07:46

65. BklynBmr

While Strutze is warming up, here's the top ten picks in today's NFL draft:

(1) Houston Mario Williams DE
(2) NO Reggie Bush RB
(3) TENN Vincent Young QB
(4) NY Jets D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT
(5) GB AJ Hawk OLB
(6) SF Vernon Davis TE
(7) Oakland Michael Huff CB
(8) Buffalo Donte Whitner S
(9) Detroit Ernie Sims OLB
(10) Arizona Matt Leinart QB

NY Jints pick 25th...

2006-04-29 11:08:12

66. unmoderated

ugh.

2006-04-29 11:09:01

67. Benjamin Kabak

Wasn't Randy Johnson throwing 99 when he was in Arizona in 2004? What happened? Now he throws flat 91 mph fastballs.

2006-04-29 11:09:18

68. Zack

Sturtze again? Torre once again seems determined to force his arm out of the socket...

2006-04-29 11:10:15

69. BklynBmr

68 Just kidding — at least I hope I'm not correct there...

2006-04-29 11:12:18

70. Benjamin Kabak

68 Would that really be a bad thing? If his arm is out of his socket then he can't pitch anymore.

2006-04-29 11:12:57

71. tocho

Its FINALLY over. Very painfull inning there by Javy, I mean Randy.

2006-04-29 11:16:25

72. Jeteupthemiddle

I would just like to point out that at this moment, Chacon's ERA is lower than Johnson's.

2006-04-29 11:16:39

73. unpopster

ok, here's the situation:

If this horrible outing by Johnson is all on him, then we must just accept the hard fact that he is no longer The Unit of old and he's come down to earth, HOWEVER...

If this is partially the result of the Johnson-Posada battery, then THE POSADA-CATCHING-JOHNSON-EXPERIMENT MUST END NOW! No more Jorge catching The Unit. This team needs wins, period. I don't care anymore about Torre's resistance to "personal catchers".

2006-04-29 11:17:22

74. JeremyM

Why is Silva starting for Minnesota when they have that Liriano cat? As many advances as there have been in baseball analysis, it's amazing how teams can look over something so obvious that requires nothing of sophistication.

2006-04-29 11:17:57

75. JeremyM

unpopster, Stinnett caught his last game against Toronto.

2006-04-29 11:18:07

76. Jeteupthemiddle

huh? the Posada catching Johnson thing? The last time Johnson faced the Blue Jays he was worse...Stinnett was the catcher. It has nothing to do with the catcher. Sometimes he just sucks.

2006-04-29 11:19:07

77. BklynBmr

This has a '2 or 3 HR game' for Giambi written all over it...

2006-04-29 11:19:41

78. randym77

I don't think we can blame this one Jorge. He's caught some good games with the Unit, too, and there's been at least one bad one with Stinnett.

2006-04-29 11:21:29

79. BklynBmr

Kaye just rattled off the stats last inning. Something like 1-2 with a 6+ ERA with Stinnett, and way better with Jorgie.

2006-04-29 11:22:52

80. Cliff Corcoran

This is just Jorge's third time catching Johnson, the other two were excellent: opening day and the Miguel Tejada game v. Baltimore.

2006-04-29 11:23:00

81. JeremyM

OK, it's time for Matsui to get a big hit. Enough is enough.

2006-04-29 11:23:22

82. randym77

Woot! Matsui's luck continues...

2006-04-29 11:23:31

83. monkeypants

Wow, this is a weird, weird game.

2006-04-29 11:23:48

84. BklynBmr

RF shoulda had it... we'll take it!

2006-04-29 11:24:00

85. Cliff Corcoran

Man, as great a play as it would have been, Rios shoudla had that one, tipped off the thumb of his glove.

And out goes Towers.

2006-04-29 11:25:14

86. JeremyM

Right on.

2006-04-29 11:25:47

87. Cliff Corcoran

Dustin McGowan was just called up yesterday. Jason Frasor sent down.

2006-04-29 11:27:18

88. tocho

64 so anybody else has any thoughts about who should come in and pitch. I mean they have to win this game and RJ is clearly not confortable v. these guys.

do you think Torre will give Smith a chance? Villone?

please not Sturtze..

2006-04-29 11:28:25

89. singledd

Another 'Pitchers Duel'.
73... Really... How can you blame this on Jorge? Randy just can't locate. Unlike Pedro and other Pitchers who changed their 'style' when they lost their velocity, RJ still tries to blow it by them.

Randy is gonna have to adjust. We still gotta pay this guy next year.

2006-04-29 11:28:26

90. JeremyM

I think Smith is good against righties as well so I'd maybe try him.

2006-04-29 11:28:36

91. Jeteupthemiddle

I think you go to Villone first.

2006-04-29 11:30:13

92. BklynBmr

Too early to mix and match. We need a Mendoza here...

2006-04-29 11:30:21

93. randym77

Randy Johnson isn't the Unit of old. More like an old Unit. I mean, it tends to happen when you're closer to 50 than to 30, y'know?

That said, it's early yet. He always says he pitches better in the heat of summer.

2006-04-29 11:31:18

94. Jeteupthemiddle

Just out of curiosity, when does that contract extension on Johnson end?

2006-04-29 11:32:49

95. JeremyM

Next year.

2006-04-29 11:34:06

96. BklynBmr

Like the old saying goes: "Hitting and defense wins ballgames"... ;-)

2006-04-29 11:35:35

97. Jeteupthemiddle

Ok, I've never read Moneyball. I've never had any desire to read Moneyball. But I am so sick of hearing Michael Kay describe it in what I can only assume as the wrongest possible misconception.

2006-04-29 11:36:28

98. JeremyM

Can you imagine how bad these games against the Jays would be for Johnson if they didn't keep getting caught stealing?

2006-04-29 11:37:44

99. singledd

Jeez... If RJ can keep his ERA under 6.00, he will at least be a .500 pitcher for us. Who did we give up for this guy again?

2006-04-29 11:40:18

100. unpopster

As I said, I'm not necessarily blaming this on Jorge. I said in 73 that we may just have to accept that The Unit is no longer the Unit of old.

However, I've now watched Randy for 1+ years in a yankee uniform and I've seen way too many stickers with Jorge behind the plate.

Nevertheless, for all of you that reminded me that Stinnett was catching the last time Randy stunk it up against the Jays, I thank you and I'll admit that I may have overreacted.

Having said that...as Randy was imploding against the Angels in last year's ALDS, I said that Randy better come back in '06 and make it up to the Yankee faithful with a vintage Randy Johnson year. Well, I guess the "Yankee faithful" will be dissapointed by a high-priced mercenary once again.

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2006-04-29 11:41:17

101. BklynBmr

Oh, yeah. Johhny is getting ready for Boston...

2006-04-29 11:41:53

102. randym77

Cheez Whiz. Damon has broken out of his little slump in a big way.

I would love to see him do this Monday. ;-)

2006-04-29 11:42:09

103. JeremyM

Nice! This is Damon's Yankee moment:)

2006-04-29 11:42:56

104. Benjamin Kabak

51 He said it again. I'm going to positively smack John Sterling.

2006-04-29 11:43:40

105. BklynBmr

Anyone have the feeling it's going to take more than 9 runs to secure this one?

2006-04-29 11:44:32

106. JeremyM

Geez, Jeter sucks. Average dipped below .400 to .393 now. What a chump.

2006-04-29 11:46:45

107. nycfan

What did Kay say about Moneyball?

The Yankees really need to change their bullpen philosophy. Rasner, Bean, and Veras are all performing really well in the minors and could definitely outperform Wright and Sturtze and probably Villone and Proctor as well, but they're not going to get a shot.

2006-04-29 11:47:17

108. BklynBmr

104 Yeah, that call has to go. We should have a Bronx Banter contest and respectfully submit our top three or five Damon HR calls to Sterling. Couldn't hurt...

2006-04-29 11:47:43

109. randym77

106 Er...obviously, the situation just wasn't "clutch" enough. ;-)

2006-04-29 11:48:32

110. BklynBmr

106 Cap's average is dr