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Fluttering By

2006-05-23 13:59

by Cliff Corcoran

Gotta do this fast . . .

Tim Wakefield vs. Jaret Wright tonight. Gary Sheffield returns to the line-up, but Giambi will sit to avoid exacerbating his slump by facing Wake's flutterball. Just as well, he can't hit that thing anyway, though Sheff can and tomorrow the Yanks should field their best line-up since Matsui broke his arm exactly two weeks earlier. Expect Cairo at first tonight based on his small sample success against Wake and despite his three Ks against him last time. Damon will likely DH again, hopefully Sheffield will push TLong out of the line-up, by bouncing Melky to left. Not a great outlook for the Yanks, but seeing Sheff in action should cushion the blow somewhat.

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2006-05-23 14:11:09

1. kylepetterson

anyone know who's getting bumped?

2006-05-23 14:30:40

2. randym77

I don't believe it. I just don't believe it. Long is still in the lineup.

Johnny Damon CF
Derek Jeter SS
Gary Sheffield DH
Alex Rodríguez 3B
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Canó 2B
Bernie Williams LF
Terrence Long RF
Andy Phillips 1B
SP: Jaret Wright

Andy's in, but I guess Joe still doesn't want Melky facing the big bad knuckleballer.

2006-05-23 14:31:31

3. Rob Gee

euoqwpnc Long fepwrnc Long pqhfecas Long qasdg Long

2006-05-23 14:40:17

4. Shaun P

Must . . . resist . . . gauging . . . eyes . . . out . . . to . . . avoid . . . seeing . . . Magellen . . . playing . . . again! . . . for . . . the . . . Yanks . . .

2006-05-23 14:41:36

5. Shaun P

If we could enlarge the font on our comments, I would have just typed "ARGH!" in 120-point font.

2006-05-23 14:45:36

6. rbj

Well, I was half right with Shef DHing. Does anyone know some guys who could persuade Long to not show up at the park tonight? Melky's defense is shaky, but that's because he's young & inexperienced at this level. Long has no such reason.

2006-05-23 14:46:57

7. C2Coke

So what? Torre figures Long can't do it in the left so he is giving Long a chance in the right? Might as well put Long in the center when RJ is pitching tomorrow, then the Sox fans can all go home happy.

2006-05-23 14:48:48

8. C2Coke

6 uh...maybe Long is expecting the Sox fans to throw down real money just to thank him being there?

2006-05-23 14:52:11

9. Marcus

God forbid Torre puts Melky in the lineup against a knuckleballer. He might go 0 for 4 with 3 Ks, after all (oh wait, wrong guy). Wouldn't want to permenantly stunt his development. Better that his spot be taken by someone who's development has already been stunted at below replacement level.

2006-05-23 14:54:00

10. Andre

Why isn't Shef playing RF? Did he hurt his foot too? I would assume that Damon's foot injury should have more of an impact on playing CF than Shef's wrist injury affecting his playing RF.

2006-05-23 15:03:51

11. Simone

Does anyone has a theory as to why Melky isn't playing?

2006-05-23 15:06:38

12. randym77

I think it's because Wakefield is pitching. Bet we'll see Melky back in the lineup tomorrow.

2006-05-23 15:09:19

13. randym77

The Yanks have apparently not announced a roster move yet, because they're waiting until the last minute to re-activate Sheff.

From the Boston Globe:

>> While Gary Sheffield was in the starting lineup the Yankees finally posted just past five this afternoon, manager Joe Torre said that the team would wait to see how he reacts to taking batting practice before deciding whether to activate him off of the disabled list.

"We'll see how it goes," said Sheffield, who was placed on the disabled list on May 9 with a sore left wrist, the result of a collision at first base with Toronto's Shea Hillenbrand earlier this month.

Sheffield told reporters he's confident that he will play this evening though. He is slated to bat third as the designated hitter against Tim Wakefield. He said he is taking all the precautions possible at the moment, and will play with protective pads on both sides of his injured wrist.

"Sheff's a force in there," Torre said. "We'll see what he'll be able to give us." <<

2006-05-23 15:34:15

14. randym77

Colter Bean has been designated for assigment to make room for Sheff.

2006-05-23 15:38:12

15. nick

it's on Cashman, ultimately: you get Joe lousy veterans, he'll play them too much....on the other hand, nice to see Andy in the lineup--though 3-4 Ks vs the knuckler could mean it's his last start....

2006-05-23 15:39:45

16. markp

I disagree. Cashman always asks Torre who he wants. Torre wanted Zeile, Sojo, Womack, etc., etc. Erickson and Long smell of Torre and no one else.

2006-05-23 15:44:08

17. nick

15 not sure we disagree; my point being Cash has to get the best version of what Joe wants: are you saying Torre asks for specific names?

2006-05-23 15:47:47

18. Marcus

16 Womack was a "Tampa contingent" decision. The story was that Cairo's agent was asking for $2M a season, too much in everyone's mind. Someone suggested they could get Womack for that kind of money. Yadda yadda yadda, Womack is DFA'd by the Reds a month into the 2006 season.

2006-05-23 16:03:26

19. YankeeInMichigan

Bean was DFAd? He couldn't be out of options already.

2006-05-23 16:03:46

20. Maz

Forgive me for this, but I'm really hoping T-Long does something great tonight.

I get a kick out of the fact that Torre is already calling him T-Long.

2006-05-23 16:05:40

21. tommyl

Eh, Long will stick around another few games. Assuming he doesn't hit some important HR or something but continues his performance from last night even Torre won't want to play him anymore. Nothing wrong with giving Melky a day to rest, especially against Wakefield. Now, if Melky continues to sit tomorrow, then I'll be mad. Look at the bright side, Andy is playing first over Cairo.

2006-05-23 16:05:47

22. tocho

I remember when I enjoyed reading the stuff Bill Simmons wrote about baseball. Now, I'm not even sure he watches any games at all.

Today he trash talks about the yanks like they are out of it. he goes against torre, the outfield, the bullpen and of course a-rod. I think he was watching the clippers game when arod hit that monster HR v his fatness to win the game last series.

he's the leading figure in that stupid misconception that arod only produces when it doesn't matter and chokes when it matters.

I can't remember who said that a lie told a thousand times becomes true.

2006-05-23 16:07:14

23. tommyl

Yay!

2006-05-23 16:07:58

24. Marcus

JD!!!

2006-05-23 16:16:18

25. tommyl

You have to be kidding me. Wright gets hit AGAIN. While I don't love the guy, I have to feel for him. And yet another possible injury. Why don't we just take the Clippers and promote them en masse?

2006-05-23 16:17:05

26. kylepetterson

we dumped colter?

2006-05-23 16:18:44

27. rabid stan

25 A whole team of Yankee Clippers? Hmm...

2006-05-23 16:19:29

28. singledd

Has anyone every seen a pitcher come up with a line drive barehanded?

2006-05-23 16:19:55

29. Cliff Corcoran

25 I was going to say something in my post about how all of these injuries have occured but Wright has not only stayed healthy, but has avoided the comebackers that peppered him last year, but I had to rush it. Funny because he's okay.

As for the Bean move. Is that true? That makes no sense, they don't have to make room on the 40-man for Sheff, he's already there and Bean should have options left. You sure it wasn't Reese? (though even then the DFA wouldn't make any sense, though the player demoted would make some)

2006-05-23 16:20:15

30. Bill

4 straight line drives. Nice

2006-05-23 16:20:34

31. Marcus

Lots of hard hit balls. Can't say this bodes well for Wright.

2006-05-23 16:20:52

32. Cliff Corcoran

28 Happens every so often. Clemens did it in Baltimore opening the season a few years back. I think he missed his next start as a result.

2006-05-23 16:22:08

33. Marcus

29 Rotoworld reported the same thing (Bean DFA'd) and even mentioned the fact that they could have kept him on the 40-man roster. I guess this means the Yankees have given up on him.

2006-05-23 16:24:44

34. BklynBmr

Uh-oh. Jorgie looks like he tweaked his ankle...

2006-05-23 16:24:58

35. Cliff Corcoran

Crap, Jorge pulled something.

2006-05-23 16:26:37

36. Cliff Corcoran

33 He could still wind up back in Columbus, but it's just amazing how this organization has disrespected this guy.

Jorge limped back to the dugout and started putting on his catchers gear, so maybe it was just a cramp.

2006-05-23 16:27:08

37. Bill

Oh, is that what those guys with gloves are there for?

2006-05-23 16:29:25

38. Bill

6 well hit balls in a row

2006-05-23 16:29:52

39. Marcus

Wright's got nuthin' tonight.

2006-05-23 16:31:34

40. tocho

looks like they have to fire up the proctor for the early innings here.

2006-05-23 16:33:12

41. Bill

40 dream on Erickson is the long man

2006-05-23 16:33:13

42. tocho

another extra (couple of) out(s) for the red sox. I don't see how they expect to win playing like that.

2006-05-23 16:33:32

43. Benjamin Kabak

Ouch. Botched double play ball by Cano. Fourth error in the last 13 games. Larry Bowa better start cracking that whip again.

2006-05-23 16:35:14

44. chris in c-bus

watching these games is turning into cornea abuse...wright's got nothing so far...even the outs are loud...and what's happened to cano's glove? hopefully wright can settle in...

2006-05-23 16:35:32

45. Bill

The difference in defense here is amazing. Run through it position by position and it gets depressing. Even manny is a push with Bernie

2006-05-23 16:36:16

46. kylepetterson

i think wright is settled in....

2006-05-23 16:37:03

47. kylepetterson

that wasn't supposed to be followed by a strike out but i'll take it..

2006-05-23 16:37:37

48. Marcus

47 It's easy to settle in when the batter is Willie Harris.

2006-05-23 16:39:09

49. kylepetterson

the situation ruined the joke. i meant that, for wright, pitching poorly usually is settled in....

2006-05-23 16:39:28

50. chris in c-bus

thanks for the help, puke-olis

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2006-05-23 16:39:43

51. Cliff Corcoran

95 MPH eye level and Youkilis swings at it. Nice.

2006-05-23 16:40:24

52. Benjamin Kabak

Ah right on time. My nightly second inning crap-out by MLB.tv.

2006-05-23 16:40:29

53. Marcus

Greek god of Whiffs (cheesy, I know.

2006-05-23 16:40:31

54. kylepetterson

if we had randy in there they'd be up by 18...

2006-05-23 16:41:14

55. Bill

54 check back same time same station tomorrow

2006-05-23 16:41:31

56. Cliff Corcoran

By the way, could I have been more wrong about the lineup? I got the entire outfield, first base and DH wrong. The only thing I got right was Sheff in, Giambi out.

2006-05-23 16:41:38

57. tocho

48 youkalis is pretty good and he K. I agree I liked how he came back after the 1st inning. single, DP ball, fly out, K, K.

his fastball has been terrific these last two outings, he seems to be spotting it at will.

2006-05-23 16:42:02

58. kylepetterson

i've made a habit of missing every 5th game...

2006-05-23 16:42:04

59. chris in c-bus

i'm no wright fan, but his last 3 starts have been acceptable for a 4th/5th starter...less than a hit per inning in last 3 outings...

2006-05-23 16:42:56

60. Cliff Corcoran

Leiter's quoting his 16 knuckleballers in MLB history stat again. As we saw last time, he's off almost by a factor of ten.

2006-05-23 16:42:59

61. kylepetterson

long just doesn't look right in a yankee cap.

2006-05-23 16:43:40

62. chris in c-bus

dont sweat it, Cliff...not being able to come up with the same lineup as Torre is not a fault...at least phillips gets a shot tonight

2006-05-23 16:44:15

63. Benjamin Kabak

Glad to see Long is playing in place of Cabrera. I'm not sure if Melky could flash that power. Long did just hit the ball ALL THE WAY to the pitcher's mound. Almost.

2006-05-23 16:44:22

64. Bill

Tommy John retired because he couldn't field his position? Where does Michael get this stuff?

2006-05-23 16:44:28

65. Cliff Corcoran

Andy with the walk. Good stuff. Jason would be proud.

2006-05-23 16:45:57

66. YankeeInMichigan

MLB.com hasn't posted the transaction yet, but Bean no longer shows up on the 40-man. I always assumed that Torre's short leash (in comparison with veterans) with rookies was due to the fact that they had options. This one makes no sense.

2006-05-23 16:46:08

67. Cliff Corcoran

64 Yeah, I thought he retired because he couldn't get anyone out anymore and the Yankees released him in May. Oh wait, that is what happened.

Nice hustle double for Damon! Andy at third.

2006-05-23 16:47:07

68. Cliff Corcoran

66 Rasner's not on the MLB 40-man either, but I had Pete Abraham check with Cashman on that during spring training and Cash said the site was wrong.

Jeter drives 'em both in. 3-0 Yanks. Quality.

2006-05-23 16:47:08

69. Benjamin Kabak

I'm glad I paid $80 to watch the Yankee game buffer every 30 seconds.

2006-05-23 16:47:31

70. chris in c-bus

"Go DJ, That's my DJ..."

2006-05-23 16:47:38

71. tocho

c'mon cap

2006-05-23 16:47:58

72. Simone

Yeah, they are hitting Wakefield. How cool!

2006-05-23 16:49:06

73. Marcus

Now things are looking brighter! The Yankees can score runs off of Wakefield!

2006-05-23 16:50:10

74. Schteeve

Thank Derek for Derek.

2006-05-23 16:50:14

75. Cliff Corcoran

Wake can't find the zone. Four straight balls to Sheff. 25 of 44 pitches for strikes. There's another ball to Rodriguez.

2006-05-23 16:50:48

76. tocho

69 mine is working fine but I have a 2 minute delay v Gameday

2006-05-23 16:50:57

77. Bill

Now MK is comparing Barbaro to Damon. Anyone who doesn't get YES is really missing a lot.

2006-05-23 16:52:13

78. Benjamin Kabak

76 When it comes in, I'm about 5 pitches behind Gameday now.

2006-05-23 16:52:22

79. chris in c-bus

luckily, I am getting the NESN feed in columbus...it could be worse, Rick Sutcliffe could be calling the game...

2006-05-23 16:53:40

80. murphy

66, rotoworld has that bean was DFA'ed. : (

2006-05-23 16:54:40

81. Zack

So I was right that Long would stay, but way wron gwith poor Bean. But lets be honest, this is probably the best thing for him. Someone will sign him and play him, and then Joe will be quoted one day saying "Well, its great for him, he just didn't pitch like that for us" or one of those things and we will all yell and scream. Sigh. So I guess this is all for the best. Except for the fact that Long is still not only on the freaking team but playing!!!

2006-05-23 16:56:13

82. Bill

Bean will clear waivers. He'll be back at Columbus.

2006-05-23 16:56:26

83. singledd

Don and Remy at NESN were commenting about the ARod newspaper slams (for hitting a HR when it doesn't matter). They both thought it unfair. Mentioning that the guy was the MVP and that SOME of his 48 HRs had to be clutch.

pretty bad when Sox announcers treat ARod better then the NY press.

79 How do you get NESN is Ohio? I'm in NH, so I see every game. I like Don and Remy. Remy is one of the best.

2006-05-23 16:57:06

84. Benjamin Kabak

NESN just had Varitek micked. That was amusing. He sounds dumb.

I wish MLB.tv allowed us to pick the feed. I hate listening to Red Sox announcers.

2006-05-23 16:58:02

85. Bill

Wow. Was anyone expecting him to breeze though Loretta Papi and Manny?

2006-05-23 16:59:12

86. singledd

84 You dont like the NESN team? Of course they are homers, as most/all announcers are, but Remy is a very fair and honest commentator.

2006-05-23 16:59:16

87. Marcus

84 What was he talking about?

2006-05-23 16:59:34

88. Dimelo

Bean sucks. I'm glad he was sent down. He should never be back up to the major leagues. Now I know why the Yanks were so reluctant to bring the guy up. I'd rather have Matt Smith up.

2006-05-23 16:59:45

89. chris in c-bus

singledd
I buy MLB Extra Innings through Time Warner and it just happens to be NESN feed tonight...You know YES is bad when I'd rather hear the enemy announcers instead of Kay and the boys...at least I'm not in my car being forced to listen to Suzyn Waldman...that is flat out torture.

2006-05-23 16:59:57

90. Schteeve

every year you get an unexpected good performance from a player or two, it's possible that J. Wright is "that guy" this year.

2006-05-23 17:00:43

91. kylepetterson

3 hits, all singles..

2006-05-23 17:00:44

92. Benjamin Kabak

84 As announcers, they're good, but I'm not a fan of hearing the pro-Red Sox stuff. They're generally nicer to the Yanks that the others.

And IMO, the most boring AL East annoucers are the D-Rays announcers. Dwayne Staats (formerly of MSG Network) puts me to sleep.

2006-05-23 17:01:40

93. chris in c-bus

Dimelo..
I gotta agree to a point...I am not sure what all the fuss is about Bean...While he dominates at AAA (i've seen him many times), he hasnt impressed in his (Albeit very brief) yankee stints...Everyone has their preferences, I guess...I know I've been a proctor fan for awhile and I'm glad to see him finally make some contributions.

2006-05-23 17:01:43

94. hensley

I actually don't mind Don and Remy when MLB.tv gets that feed. I think they're better than Sterling and Waldman (yuck). I too wish you could pick the audio feed, and don't understand why sometimes we get the radio feed. Also, spotty streaming makes me question whether it's worth the $15/mo.

2006-05-23 17:02:39

95. Benjamin Kabak

86 I don't mind them, but I don't like the pro-Red Sox stuff. I'm surprised Red Sox fans don't mind the relatively non-anti-Yankees bent.

In the AL East, my least favorite are the D-Rays guys. While Dwayne Staats is a former MSG guy, he puts me to sleep when MLB.tv carries Yanks/DRays.

2006-05-23 17:03:13

96. Benjamin Kabak

Wooops. Sorry for the double play. It wasn't working properly before.

2006-05-23 17:03:42

97. Zack

Oh yeah, Melky couldn't have done that...grrrr

2006-05-23 17:04:33

98. Benjamin Kabak

I propose a bet.

What happens first:

1. Long gets released
2. Long gets a hit in a Yankee uniform.

2006-05-23 17:05:43

99. Bill

Cano is making me think fondly of Soriano

2006-05-23 17:06:28

100. Bill

98 I had that bet on Gerald williams a couple of years ago

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2006-05-23 17:06:37

101. singledd

94 They have fans by the balls. You can watch every game, but they (MLB TV) know 90%+ of folks buy the package to watch one team. $5/month would be more reasonable. I don't know if I've every seen a whole game where part of the feed wasn't screwed up.

2006-05-23 17:09:04

102. Zack

Ok, this is where Joe needs to ahve someone up in the bullpen

2006-05-23 17:09:41

103. randym77

AP and the Boston Globe have said Colter was DFA'd.

They had to make room on the roster when Sheff was activated. He was still on the DL until after batting practice today.

I was hoping it would be Long, but it's Bean.

2006-05-23 17:12:59

104. Bill

102 Why? It would just be Erickson.

2006-05-23 17:13:03