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Gut Check

2007-04-29 06:26

by Alex Belth

Julio Lugo lined Jeff Kartsen's first pitch off the pitchers' right leg yesterday bringing to mind the lyric, If it wasn't for bad luck, I wouldn't have no luck at all. "You can't print was going through my head and coming out of my mouth at the time that happened," Yankee GM Brian Cashman said after the game (he also added, "0-7 feels like 0-14 in New York"). Kartsens threw five more pitches before giving up a single to Kevin Youkilis and was removed from the game. Turns out the kid has a fractured fibula.

So with no out and two runners on in the first, Kei Igawa entered to face David Ortiz. Not a promising site for the Yankees. But Igawa got Cookie Monster to hit into a double play and pitched into the seventh inning without allowing a run. Brian Bruney, Kyle Karnsworth and Mariano Rivera held the Sox to just one run the rest of the way as the Yanks pulled out tense, hard-earned 3-1 win. Bruney was excellent, Farnsworth not so much. He struck out Manny Ramirez looking, throwing nothing but sliders for strikes. Manny didn't even take the bat off his shoulder. When is the last time you saw that? Coco Crisp was called out on strikes to end the eighth inning. He angrily threw his bat and helmet to the ground and was promptly tossed. Though home plate ump Bruce Froemming called wide strikes equally for both teams, it was hard to blame Crisp for being vexed. He didn't have a chance to do anything with those "strikes."

Jason Varitek got his third hit off of Mariano Rivera this season to start the ninth. But Rivera was helped out by a slick bare-handed play by Alex Rodriguez and held on for the save. After the game, Cliff e-mailed me, "Was that the tensest 9th inning you can remember in a long time or is it me?" He added that the win was "Huge in like 900 ways."

Jorge Posada's two-run homer proved to be the difference. If the Yanks can pull out a win today, it will be a huge relief for New York. If they lose, we're back to fret-con-one.

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2007-04-29 07:17:04

1. Jim Dean

My first game in person yesterday and what a game! Gotta say, it was the first time in maybe fifteen years that I walked into Yankee Stadium expecting them to lose - mostly I think because of the pitching matchup. I was thinking about that most of the game both because it bothered me and how lucky we've been over that time.

Quick thanks, Cliff, on the Court Deli photo recommendation - My Dad and I loved it - Pastrami, Dr. Browns - can't beat it.

When Karstens went down, we could only laugh in my section - Loge 26. As soon as Igawa was ready to throw his first pitch, one fellow yelled "Hit him in the face!". It was good to be back at the old ballpark.

Great tense game esp with the Sox fan cheering behind me the whole game. It made each of the DP's from Ortiz even sweeter as the fan was "calling" a HR for his girlfriend. Even better were the six K's from Kei and the Farns K of Manny with the Crisp meltdown as added entertainment. I had a great view of the Melky doink - just in side the line and kicked up a bit of chalk. Also, great view of Arod play in the ninth - really just a phenomenal pickup and throw in one easy motion. Mo made it interesting but he got a huge applause coming in, when he was announced, and on the final out.

Let the good times continue for today. Go Yanks!

2007-04-29 07:25:22

2. Yu-Hsing Chen

Chien Ming Wang going against Taveraz. first time in awhile we get a matchup that feels comfortablly in our favor.

seriously, Wang Hughes Pettitte Moose, omg we have a rotation!!

2007-04-29 07:34:50

3. Yu-Hsing Chen

btw, i'm reading some of the M's blogs game day thread last night, abosalutely hilarious (just check out Weaver's line last night)

2007-04-29 08:33:59

4. Max Nomad

Sorry to be the bearer, but some sad news, folks:

http://tinyurl.com/37egkg

Poor guy pitched in last night's blowout loss, too (and well). I'm going the Stadium today. My hat's off for him.

2007-04-29 08:55:16

5. yankz

The offense absolutely has to tee off today. Anything less v. Tavarez would be embarassing.

2007-04-29 09:16:36

6. OldYanksFan

"helped out by a slick bare-handed play by Alex Rodriguez"
I take objection.
That was as good a play on charging a ball as I've seen. Great, fast throw. May have saved the game, as Ortiz would have come up as the winning run.

2007-04-29 09:38:02

7. Vandelay Industries

He has to rip his own arm out and hit a HR with it to make To Plays.

2007-04-29 09:45:14

8. Vandelay Industries

I am going to see the Lakers knot the series up with the Suns at Staples Center so Ill have to watch on DVR later. Go Wang! I have a good feeling about today.

Keep up the positive Mojo!

2007-04-29 10:02:58

9. zanderthegreat

2 And Igawa i fhe keeps pitching like that.

2007-04-29 10:13:07

10. randym77

4 There's more info here:

http://tinyurl.com/2y9f3e

What a tragedy.

2007-04-29 10:13:20

11. zanderthegreat

Where is everybody. This is a huge Yanks v Sox game, we're supposed to have at least 500 posts.

2007-04-29 10:15:32

12. rbj

I'm here. Gorgeous day here in Toledo -- I'll be in-n-out with chores all day.

Crud.

2007-04-29 10:16:03

13. randym77

Who'd have thunk Igawa would keep Big Papi in the infield, while Wanger gave up a homer?

2007-04-29 10:16:53

14. zanderthegreat

Their hittin him deep. Not a good sign.

2007-04-29 10:16:56

15. Jim Dean

What were folks saying about the Stadium gun - that it was juiced? Seemed good to me - Farns topped out at 97 and Igawa at 92.

2007-04-29 10:17:12

16. LI yankee

It's alright, we should pound Tavarez.

2007-04-29 10:17:38

17. Zack

First inning sinkerball issues for Wang, two batters in a row have teed off on belt high pitches.

Michael Kay seriously had an orgasm when Ortiz hit that ball...

2007-04-29 10:17:52

18. zanderthegreat

16 meaning we won't.

2007-04-29 10:17:52

19. claybeez

4 Sad news. Hopefully, the last of its kind for a while.

11 It's early.

2007-04-29 10:18:47

20. LI yankee

18 Of course we won't

2007-04-29 10:19:15

21. zanderthegreat

17 Red Sock homers sure seem to cause orgasms.Mut be because they are so rare.

2007-04-29 10:20:22

22. nyyfan22

18 20 It's nice to know I'm not the only one who feels like he can jinx the yanks by something I do or say...

2007-04-29 10:22:02

23. OldYanksFan

Theoretically, sinkerball pitchers are more effective when they are a little tired. Plus, this is only Wang's 2nd game of the season.

However, the Sox have a .374 BA against Wang. Manny, after that out, is 9 for 14.

I wish JD was allowed to rest. We can afford to swap a hurting Damon for a healthy Melky.

2007-04-29 10:22:53

24. zanderthegreat

23 this season or career?

2007-04-29 10:24:23

25. zanderthegreat

I mean the BA.

2007-04-29 10:25:30

26. zanderthegreat

Wow, that was pitiful.

2007-04-29 10:26:15

27. zanderthegreat

Okay, I feel like I'm talking to myself. C'mon everyone!

2007-04-29 10:26:47

28. Jim Dean

23 Not with Mfhdsjlkh in the lineup.

2007-04-29 10:27:12

29. zanderthegreat

Anybody home?

2007-04-29 10:28:17

30. atc

Can we please, please, please, please, please make Ortiz move his feet the next time he comes up.

2007-04-29 10:28:49

31. randym77

Kay was just talking about how the Sox decided to go with offense instead of defense in trading A-Gon for Lugo.

But A-Gon is en fuego so far this season. I watched a Reds game the other day, and A-Gon had two homers and a double.

Of course, the Reds ballpark is supposed to be a righty hitter's park.

2007-04-29 10:29:42

32. zanderthegreat

The worms are startng to get scared.

2007-04-29 10:30:43

33. Zack

great inning Wanger!

2007-04-29 10:31:23

34. nyyfan22

Now Wang is looking like his old self.

23 Shit - I hope that doesn't mean he's tired already.

2007-04-29 10:32:34

35. OldYanksFan

24 Career

2007-04-29 10:35:06

36. OldYanksFan

By the by, Jeter is beginning to pull linedrives to left. Me likey.

2007-04-29 10:37:14

37. Zack

Arod needs to get back on track! THink hes pressing to get #15? Kidding, kind of

2007-04-29 10:37:41

38. Zack

Ok, this is Tavarez, lets please jump all over him early and make this a no doubter, please?

2007-04-29 10:39:31

39. Marcus

Wow, I can't believe we haven't gotten a single hit off Tavarez yet. Not one single hit. Nor a baserunner of any kind.

2007-04-29 10:39:32

40. LI yankee

We're getting 3-1 and 2-0 counts, yet grounding out each time.

2007-04-29 10:39:32

41. zanderthegreat

He is shutting us down.... and up.

2007-04-29 10:42:22

42. zanderthegreat

Dammit!

2007-04-29 10:42:38

43. rbj

Well, time to mow the lawn.

2007-04-29 10:43:13

44. LI yankee

Ugh, you knew that was a triple right away.

2007-04-29 10:43:47

45. Zack

a) how the heck can we let crisp hit a triple
b) why the heck did Bobby let damon pick that ball up?

2007-04-29 10:45:06

46. zanderthegreat

Susan just pointed out that she isn't Terry Francona. I wish.

2007-04-29 10:46:59

47. zanderthegreat

Sterling is obbsessing over Coras ground out. It was an RBI ground out, not a RBI double.

2007-04-29 10:48:59

48. zanderthegreat

If that was melky, he was out.

2007-04-29 10:50:04

49. zanderthegreat

Sweeeet! Beautiful double play.

2007-04-29 10:50:08

50. Bob Timmermann

Remember Tim Marchman's column about "a good piece of hitting?"

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2007-04-29 10:50:10

51. Zack

God, thats two plays now this inning where Damon's arm has hurt us.

Well, looks like Wang's rust is coming to play today and not last start...And if our offense doesn't decide to come out of its hangover, this is a long long sunday afternoon...

2007-04-29 10:50:37

52. Zack

Wow, Lugo is an idiot!

2007-04-29 10:50:48

53. LI yankee

Papi = DP King

2007-04-29 10:50:52

54. randym77

Nice DP!

Maybe this is going to be like that Orioles game, where Wang had something like 9 assists.

2007-04-29 10:50:59

55. zanderthegreat

John says you can't predict baseball. You can't predict john.

Oh wait, yes you can.

2007-04-29 10:51:29

56. zanderthegreat

52 Yeah why did he go?

2007-04-29 10:53:11

57. zanderthegreat

Hey, Mhifjttyx, nice heads up play!

2007-04-29 10:53:26

58. Zack

Can our offense please wake up now?

2007-04-29 10:54:25

59. Bob Timmermann

I had the misfortune of watching Lugo last year in L.A.

He's an idiot.

2007-04-29 10:54:49

60. elwoods

Wow - that was a sharp DP!

2007-04-29 10:55:16

61. zanderthegreat

Didn't he start that AB 0-2?

2007-04-29 10:56:32

62. zanderthegreat

Posada should steal!

Kidding, kidding, don't hurt me.

2007-04-29 10:56:51

63. LI yankee

61 Yeah he's the only one to fall behind, yet got on base.

2007-04-29 10:57:35

64. OldYanksFan

51 With JD's bat dragging also (he is definitely hurting) and his terrible arm, we are better off with Melky in CF.

2007-04-29 10:57:41

65. zanderthegreat

Wierd. eight streight

2007-04-29 10:57:46

66. JeremyM

Boy, Tavarez must be sharp, looks like he has a no-hitter going.

2007-04-29 10:57:53

67. Yankee Fan in Chicago

31 Lugo's not only a better hitter than A-gon, he's also a better fielder. Replacing Loretta was also a significant upgrade in the infield d, which is the reason the Sawx defensive efficiency this year is vastly better than last.

Of course, maybe Lugo's not the smartest baserunner . . .

2007-04-29 10:58:22

68. zanderthegreat

nine strine

2007-04-29 10:58:31

69. Zack

Love to have an auto out to kill a rally...

2007-04-29 10:58:34

70. LI yankee

No Kay, don't give him ideas. BUNT.

2007-04-29 10:59:53

71. zanderthegreat

Ten stren

2007-04-29 11:00:21

72. Zack

Well, Tavarez helped Minky out there!

2007-04-29 11:00:32

73. zanderthegreat

eleven streven

2007-04-29 11:01:23

74. zanderthegreat

dang, I was hoping to get to streighteen.

2007-04-29 11:02:15

75. randym77

W00t! Minky!

2007-04-29 11:02:17

76. LI yankee

YES!!!

2007-04-29 11:02:34

77. zanderthegreat

Yeah baby! An A-bomb, from A-Mxyivitch.

2007-04-29 11:02:35

78. Zack

Dougy m! Man, now hes got another month at least

2007-04-29 11:02:45

79. 3rd gen yankee fan

WHAT!

2007-04-29 11:02:49

80. JeremyM

Well, how do you like that? The sun is shining today, and Doug is the dog's ass I guess!

2007-04-29 11:02:59

81. thelarmis

OMG, i doesn't believe it! scrabble with a triple word score!

2007-04-29 11:03:17

82. Yu-Hsing Chen

lol i was so calling for it .

Flash : a productive a bat blah blah

me: and he'll probably hit a 3 run shot.

2007-04-29 11:03:27

83. vockins

That HR cost the Yanks three games.

2007-04-29 11:03:48

84. its430

Looks like somebody has a job through July.

2007-04-29 11:05:31

85. Jim Dean

81 Very nice.

Cashman is brill-ant!

2007-04-29 11:05:42

86. zanderthegreat

Hey, there's cool racing on T.V. I think i'll watch that instead.

Wait, racing is extremely boring, and this game is really exciting. Let me think about this...

2007-04-29 11:06:56

87. LI yankee

Jeez do we have a new GOB? Ghost of Bobby?

2007-04-29 11:07:12

88. Yu-Hsing Chen

one hit 3 run, gotta love it when the luck start turning to ur favor

2007-04-29 11:07:33

89. OldYanksFan

That shot might have put Minky over-the-top for the HOF.
Abreu now 1 for 28. Time for a day off.

2007-04-29 11:08:38

90. zanderthegreat

89 He's a shoo-in now.

2007-04-29 11:08:53

91. Zack

Well, we do have tomorrow off...

But bobby and giambi should perhaps switch places for a bit?

2007-04-29 11:09:48

92. zanderthegreat

6-1 in hits, but who cares! Runs count.

2007-04-29 11:11:20

93. JL25and3

That was one of the stranger double plays I've ever seen.

2007-04-29 11:11:27

94. Zack

The patented Wang DP!

2007-04-29 11:11:31

95. zanderthegreat

What happened there? Could't understand John and Susan

2007-04-29 11:11:52

96. Jim Dean

There's way too much negativity here. Please turn those frowns upsidedown.

2007-04-29 11:11:58

97. Zack

93 Well, it did involve Manny, who is one of the stranger players I've ever seen...

2007-04-29 11:12:32

98. OldYanksFan

Manny is the running coach for the Bad News Bears.

2007-04-29 11:12:59

99. LI yankee

95 Hinske hit it to Cano, Manny stopped on the basepath and Cano charged him but right before he got to him, Cano threw it to first. Minky then charged Manny who was still stationary and he never moved.

2007-04-29 11:13:20

100. zanderthegreat

96 Hey, that makes a smile! ;)

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2007-04-29 11:14:37

101. zanderthegreat

98 Yeah it was in the credits. It said " Some moron" for the running coach.

2007-04-29 11:15:30

102. JL25and3

97 True, that.

2007-04-29 11:15:46

103. Yu-Hsing Chen

5 hits a walk in 4 innings but only 42 pitche and 2 runs, only Wang can do that.

2007-04-29 11:15:52

104. OldYanksFan

Manny on first.
Ground ball to Cano.
Manny run towards Cano and stops.
Cano tries to tag but cant.
Manny ducks, but stays on his feet, as Cano throws to 1st. One Out.
Manny now in rundown.
Minky runs at Manny.
Manny does liitle to get away.
Minky tags Manny out without even one throw.
Many decides trying to beat the rundown might lead to injury, so he goes quietly.

2007-04-29 11:17:13

105. OldYanksFan

Finally. ARod breaks the slump.

2007-04-29 11:17:45

106. LI yankee

Jeter would have gotten that...

2007-04-29 11:18:26

107. Bob Timmermann

Actually Ramirez did about as well as he could on the DP, by Manny Ramirez standards. The runner on first isn't supposed to let the second baseman tag him.

So Ramirez did that. He just didn't bother with running hard to second, but he would have been out most likely anyway.

2007-04-29 11:18:32

108. zanderthegreat

I'm glad the Red Sox have that all-star defense. Lowell, Lugo, and the leader, Ortiz. (Who doesn't play defense but was still a star last year. That still bothers me)

2007-04-29 11:20:00

109. zanderthegreat

ANOTHER scoring chance. We're getting those alot lately.

2007-04-29 11:21:08

110. OldYanksFan

I believe Lowell and Lugo are above average on D. Anybody got any stats on these 2?

2007-04-29 11:21:21

111. zanderthegreat

Seems like once a batter has seen Tavarez, he is much easier to hit.

2007-04-29 11:21:36

112. LI yankee

I feel a Minky grand slam coming up, giving him 3 more years.

2007-04-29 11:22:28

113. LI yankee

or not

2007-04-29 11:22:52

114. Zack

damn dp

2007-04-29 11:25:09

115. zanderthegreat

Lowell got two more errors yesterday and has 8, 2 more than all of last year.