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Soporific Saturday Slaughter

2006-04-30 07:07

by Alex Belth

A beautiful day did not make for a beautiful game. Actually, Saturday's ballgame was often tedious, though there was some upper deck excitement provided by Johnny "Double Dutch" Damon, Jason Giambi and Jorge Posada. The slumping Alex Rodriguez made a great backhanded catch (it's funny, Rodriguez is clearly in a funk at the plate and yet his numbers are still respectable--he was 0-4 yesterday but scored three runs and had an RBI) as the offense crushed Toronto pitching.

Final score: Yanks 17, Jays 6.

The most alarming moment of the game came when Gary Sheffield collided with first baseman Shea Hillenbrand. Both went down hard, with Sheff staying down longer. At first I thought, "Oh, God, his right shoulder." But according to the early reports, Sheff has a bruised right knee and banged up both of his wrists. It was a scary moment though. Oh yeah, and Randy Johnson got beat about the face and neck again by the Jays. This time, he was bailed out, but it was another underwhelming outing for the Big Unit against Toronto.

Otherwise, the game was a snoozer, perfect time for Yankee fans to take a mid-afternoon nap without fear of waking up suddenly in a panic. The Blue Jays could simply not throw strikes, almost every count went deep and the Bombers scored runs in all eight innings they came to bat, only the second time in team history that they've accomplished that feat (the first was back in 1939).

They played deep enough into the afternoon for the shadows to become a factor in the last couple of innings. The intense spring light against the grass is just different enough from the more mellow, autumn light--and the shadows they create--to really give you a sense of time and place.

Mr. Chacin goes against Mr. Moose this afternoon, another drop-dead gorgeous day here in the Bronx. Our man, Cliff Cocoran will be on hand, drinking it all in.

Go get 'em Moose.

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2006-04-30 07:27:38

1. mikeplugh

Great laugher yesterday. I had time to scan around other games while the Yanks were demolishing the Jays, and found a funny piece on Boston Dirt Dogs that I tacked on the end of the last post. It's worth reposting here:

"Boston Dirt Dogs posted about Jonathon Papelbon playing a remote game of X-Box baseball against Kyle Farnsworth. The entire game is highlighted in the post, including the curious choice of Farnsworth to forgoe putting himself in the game with a 2-2 tie late. He opted for Tanyon Sturtze who promptly gave up back to back home runs to lose the game 4-2. Papelbon went 1-2-3 for the save.

Unbelievable. http://tinyurl.com/npwm4"

2006-04-30 07:28:31

2. mikeplugh

Sorry...the last quotation mark on the url will mess things up. Here it is clean:

http://tinyurl.com/npwm4

2006-04-30 08:00:13

3. Rob Gee

More good stuff from Schwartz this morning:

http://tinyurl.com/rv934

"Not all walks are created equal — they're batter-dependent," Neft said. "Any manager is less upset when his pitcher walks the cleanup hitter than when he walks the No. 9 hitter. They aren't crazy. They intuitively understand this concept."

2006-04-30 08:28:09

4. randym77

1 That is pretty funny. Why Sturtze? (The scary thing is, I could see it happening just that way.)

Dunno if I buy Giambi diving into the stands after a foul ball, though...

And Boston Dirt Dogs has Posada on their fantasy team. Guess they won't be completely bummed if he hits a few over the Green Monster, then... ;-)

2006-04-30 09:51:51

5. tocho

Sheff is out for today, BUT, GIAMBI IS BATTING 3RD.

its exciting just to write it down. I don't know what will happen when sheff comes back, but it would be great if he stays there and sheff moved to th 5th spot and break up that stupid lefty-lefty 5-6 spot.

Damon, Jeter, Giambi, A-Rod, Sheff, Mats, Posada, Cano, Phillips.

L, R, L, R, R, L, S, L, R.

and the OBP makes a lot of sense too. The only slightly bad thing would be that Giambi can't run and with A-Rod and Sheff behind he can slow them down.

lets see how it turns out today.

2006-04-30 09:53:10

6. randym77

I heard Cano's resting today. Cairo will be playing 2nd.

2006-04-30 09:59:45

7. randym77

Here's the lineup YES is reporting:

Johnny Damon CF
Derek Jeter SS
Jason Giambi DH
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Hideki Matsui LF
Jorge Posada C
Bernie Williams RF
Andy Phillips 1B
Miguel Cairo 2B

2006-04-30 10:02:29

8. Nick from Washington Heights

Prediction of the day:

The afternoon will belong to Andy Phillips.

I just feel it.

2006-04-30 10:02:43

9. rilkefan

6 - Cano's a young guy, you don't want to put too many innings on his arm early in his career.

The guy's going to be our 2b for a long time, I can't see the wisdom of sitting him against lefties.

2006-04-30 10:08:34

10. randym77

Well, Robby was quite the party animal the last time they went to Boston. Maybe they figure he needs to rest up now. ;-)

2006-04-30 10:11:17

11. BklynBmr

Sounds like a boisterious and lively crowd at the Big Ballpark today. Let's go Yanks!

2006-04-30 10:18:35

12. randym77

Was that a bunt????

2006-04-30 10:18:46

13. BklynBmr

That was the longest bunt I've ever seen!

2006-04-30 10:21:28

14. randym77

A very high bunt as well. Popped up over the pitcher to land about halfway between the mound and 2nd.

Heeere's Johnny...with a leadoff bunt??

2006-04-30 10:31:51

15. atc

As good a story as the Mussina/Posada, Changeup/Finger story is, what's the over-under on how many times Michael Kay will tell it this year?

2006-04-30 10:35:53

16. rilkefan

Was about to comment on Moose getting ahead of a lot of hitters when he decided to try to walk Zaun...

Was about to make the above comment when Moose decided to K Zaun...

Ah, whatever.

2006-04-30 10:35:54

17. randym77

Bubba would have caught that.

2006-04-30 10:36:40

18. BklynBmr

15 How many more starts are projected for Moose?

2006-04-30 10:38:18

19. BklynBmr

Bubba would have had that one, too ;-)

2006-04-30 10:38:54

20. JeremyM

I wish there was a way Bubba could play Designated Fielder or something, since Torre won't play him any other way and he'd be a huge help out there.

2006-04-30 10:40:46

21. rilkefan

17 - you mean, if he was playing RF?

2006-04-30 10:42:47

22. BklynBmr

21 Absolutely ;-)

2006-04-30 10:47:06

23. JeremyM

On the gamecast between innings they play commercials. After Bernie's at bat they just played an ad with the song "Slow Ride." Sounds about right.

2006-04-30 10:51:29

24. BklynBmr

We just can't hide Bernie in the field anymore...

2006-04-30 10:52:02

25. yankaholic

what would it take for Torre to realise Bernie should not be used for more than PH or DH..

2006-04-30 10:52:38

26. JeremyM

So that was catcheable? I swear Mussina gets screwed by his defense more than any other pitcher.

2006-04-30 10:52:43

27. randym77

This is just sad. We need someone with an arm on the outfield.

2006-04-30 10:53:54

28. JeremyM

What just happened? A man on second and a flyout to right scores him? Is gamecenter confused?

2006-04-30 10:53:56

29. yankaholic

A Q abt our defense?? Have we had any OF assists or OF assisted DPs this year?

2006-04-30 10:54:38

30. yankaholic

Man on 2nd took 3rd on Bernie

2006-04-30 10:57:38

31. BklynBmr

28 Looked like Bernie not only had a bad start on the ball, which hit the base of the wall, but he misplayed the carom — and looked bad doing it...

2006-04-30 10:59:01

32. BklynBmr

31 My bad. That was the play before...

2006-04-30 11:00:47

33. yankaholic

Torii hunter is a RFA next yr, with team option, but with Twins @ 9-14 and no way of winning Central he maybe on the market this July, should we go after him, even if it involves Hughes or Duncan the other way

2006-04-30 11:04:04

34. Jeteupthemiddle

Hughes or Duncan for Torii Hunter? pass.

2006-04-30 11:05:59

35. Bob Timmermann

This Dodgers fan watching the game on Extra Innings would really prefer it if Jim Kaat didn't have to remind about the Jody Reed debacle and its ensuing fallout.

2006-04-30 11:08:12

36. randym77

31 Bernie really did look bad on that play. I was having Matt Lawton flashbacks.

2006-04-30 11:13:15

37. BklynBmr

33 Hunter would be a clear upgrade defensively, but I'm with Jeteup 34 — not for Hughes or Duncan. I'd like to know who made the decision to pass on Randy Winn last year. SF Giants got him for an unproven pitcher and a shot catcher.

2006-04-30 11:26:27

38. JeremyM

Why oh why did we not save any runs for today?

I'm getting really sick of A-Rod's slump...

2006-04-30 11:37:05

39. rbj

Is it just me or is Moose getting squeezed today?

2006-04-30 11:37:38

40. Jeteupthemiddle

Oh MAN is mussina getting squeezed today.

2006-04-30 11:40:10

41. randym77

Moooooooooooooooooose!

Man, that could have been bad.

2006-04-30 11:42:39

42. randym77

40 I guess Torre agreed. He just got ejected for arguing with the ump.

2006-04-30 11:43:23

43. BklynBmr

39 That was blatant. Great job by Moose overcoming a good hitter and a bush league ump in the same at bat...

Joe just got tossed by this putz, too...

2006-04-30 11:43:42

44. Zack

Not that Joe is gone, can Lee put in Bubba? :)

2006-04-30 11:43:52

45. Jeteupthemiddle

Andy Phillips!

game tying HR.

2006-04-30 11:43:55

46. Zack

ANDY!!!!!

2006-04-30 11:43:57

47. claybeez

Andy! Couldn'ta happened to a nicer guy!

2006-04-30 11:44:09

48. yankaholic

Phillllliiiiiippppppppssssss

2006-04-30 11:44:11

49. BklynBmr

8 You called it, Nick!

2006-04-30 11:44:31

50. Zack

8 Awesome

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2006-04-30 11:44:38

51. tommyl

ANDY!!! Yes, opposite field HR of Chacin. How's them apples?

2006-04-30 11:44:41

52. randym77

Andy!!!!

Maybe Nick 8 was right....

2006-04-30 11:45:12

53. yankaholic

The umps are nuts.. we hv been fleeced so far this year... they are a shame

2006-04-30 11:45:37

54. monkeypants

Hmmm. Torre gets tosed, THEN Phillips hits a HR. Coincidence?

Meanwhile Waldman just blurted out that "the Yankke organization really likes Andy Phillips and want him to succeed." Without irony.

2006-04-30 11:47:13

55. jayd

I think Joe will remember to write Andy's name into the lineup card a little more often now. Inspirational.

2006-04-30 11:48:43

56. tocho

Do you guys think Cliff will be happy about that? I have a small hunch that he will....

2006-04-30 11:49:24

57. tocho

just realized, Joe did not see that homer. Damn!

2006-04-30 11:49:48

58. BklynBmr

56 He's probably in a fistfight for that ball right now ;-)

2006-04-30 11:51:30

59. tocho

I can just feel the Giambi HR

2006-04-30 11:52:13

60. yankaholic

Looks like Arod removed his coolers... slump buster??

2006-04-30 11:52:18

61. BklynBmr

Let's hope this ump continues to suck for our sake...

2006-04-30 11:54:27

62. joejoejoe

How about this for a trade:

2B Robinson Cano (L)
1B Andy Phillips (R)
OF Bubba Crosby (L)

for

2B Luis Castillo (S)
OF Lew Ford (R)

I think Torii Hunter is going to be way overpriced for his offensive production. I'd rather pluck Lew Ford from the Twins and a speedier second baseman who walks more than once a week.

2006-04-30 11:55:19

63. BklynBmr

Oh, this ump is incredible...

2006-04-30 11:55:56

64. tocho

that was stike 3 guys. all of us know it.

2006-04-30 11:55:58

65. yankaholic

I am not so sold on Cano... u cannot rely on hits alone fot OBP... his price is high now.. if its a cant miss deal... cano can(g)o

2006-04-30 11:58:14

66. Jeteupthemiddle

this is a terrible umpire.

2006-04-30 11:58:16

67. tocho

a-rod struck out twice in that at-bat and ended up walking and with an RBI.

I'll take it, but a-rod must know that he must have made a swing at those.

Sweet justice for the Matsui at-bat last weekend.

2006-04-30 11:58:40

68. claybeez

I don't remember who it was the other night going on and on about all the going down lookings. I've finally got to agree with him at least in terms of A-Rod. It is now maddening to watch him with 2 strikes.

2006-04-30 11:59:05

69. randym77

They said this umpire is a rookie.

2006-04-30 11:59:16

70. claybeez

3-1...put a hurting on it Mats!

2006-04-30 11:59:18

71. rabid stan

So the ump ejects both managers. At some point, doesn't he ask himself, "Hey, maybe it's me?"

2006-04-30 11:59:23

72. yankaholic

It will be sweet justice if thats our game winning rbi...

2006-04-30 12:02:13

73. BklynBmr

69 This guy has a lot to learn. Most of these youngbloods do. It's been discussed many times, but they keep thinking they are part of the show.

2006-04-30 12:04:39

74. fgasparini

You know, as Cliff an others have pointed out, A-Rod's numbersare still pretty good. I haven't noticed Matsui coming up big in the clutch. And before you point out some time he did, that's my point--I just don't remember it or didn't notice it. Same with ARod, can't overlook the good he does because you're pissed that he didn't do something in a specific instance.

You know who got the go-ahead RBI in the fifth? Was it Jeter, or Giambi, or Matsui?

Gee, I just can't quite remember...

2006-04-30 12:11:01

75. randym77

I'd rather have A-Rod take his walks than strike out trying to hit a homer every time. He said he realizes now they aren't going to pitch to him and he should just take the walk rather than swing at something out of the zone.

Matsui is definitely in a slump. But I think he may be coming out of it. He's now hitting long fly outs rather than striking or grounding out. :-/

2006-04-30 12:15:10

76. Jeteupthemiddle

So with 95 pitches, does Mussina start the 7th?

2006-04-30 12:16:44

77. claybeez

I'm not bashing A-Rod. It used to be frustrating to watch him chase strike 3's out of the zone. And it's frustrating to now watch him go down looking so often. Now one's saying he won't pick it back up - but right now it is maddening to watch.

2006-04-30 12:17:38

78. claybeez

Remember Matsui doing this last year until he had a small injury, that forced him to stay back on the ball?

2006-04-30 12:18:06

79. rabid stan

76 Depends on what's rattling around in the bullpen. Don't want him going 110+, but I'd give him at least one out.

2006-04-30 12:18:18

80. Jeteupthemiddle

76 well Farnsworth is in.

2006-04-30 12:18:29

81. RichYF

Who pitches the 8th of Farnsworth is in now?

2006-04-30 12:19:23

82. rbj

Damn, I missed yesterday's game with my Aikido test, I've missed most of the wins the last couple of weekends with lawn chores. Today I missed the 2 runs with more outside stuff.
I still have to get the edger out and do some more.
If this keeps up I'll need a bigger lawn.

2006-04-30 12:19:45

83. rabid stan

81 Please let it be Sturtze! Please let it be Sturtze! He's just as good, you know.

2006-04-30 12:19:56

84. Jeteupthemiddle

I'm kind of hoping Farnsworth will pitch 2 innings. I really want this win. Would hate to waste an excellent outing by Mussina.

2006-04-30 12:20:41

85. RichYF

Sigh.

2006-04-30 12:21:07

86. yankaholic

Sturtze @ 8th????

2006-04-30 12:21:52

87. RichYF

Well, let's get through the 7th first. I was just thinking out loud...

2006-04-30 12:22:28

88. Jeteupthemiddle

I'll take it, but Rios was safe.

2006-04-30 12:22:34

89. randym77

Just as well Farnsworth is in. Moose turns into a pumpkin at about 100 pitches.

Maybe they should hire someone to twist Matsui's ankle or something. ;-)

And someone give Jeter an academy award...

2006-04-30 12:22:48

90. BklynBmr

Rios was safe! Derek sold that one, but ump was in a terrible position to see it.

2006-04-30 12:22:50

91. Schteeve

Posada's a gunslinger out there.

2006-04-30 12:23:05

92. fgasparini

I like this move. Hold the Jays down with an elite reliever. Maybe the Yanks will score a bunch of runs in their half and it won't matter so much who comes in. If it's still close, maybe try to get a couple more outs from Farns and 1+ from Mo.

Lee Mazzilli, baseball thinker?

2006-04-30 12:23:53

93. yankaholic

Rios looked to be in.. but did he touch the base?? he was ahead... but did he touch the base

2006-04-30 12:24:19

94. randym77

Yup, Rios was safe. Almost makes up for Bernie being called out yesterday.

2006-04-30 12:24:56

95. yankaholic

Read an article quoting farnsworth as disliking more than 3 outs??

2006-04-30 12:25:37

96. Zack

I would say split the 8th with Farnsworth and Myers, and leave MO for the 9th, don't want to push him for 1+

2006-04-30 12:25:38

97. jayd

whoa! Mr. Farnsworth, welcome to Yankee Stadium.