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Howell They Do It?

2007-09-26 15:48

by Cliff Corcoran

The Yanks have only one more team left to eliminate in order to clinch the Wild Card. If the Yanks win, or the Tigers lose, they're in. Chien-Ming Wang takes the hill, looking for more support than he got last time out, when Roy Halliday shut down the Yanks, wasting a strong outing by Wang. ~~Jay~~ ~~Ken~~ ~~Thurston~~ J.P. (as in James Phillip) Howell takes the mound to try to stop them. Howell went 1-4 with a 7.36 ERA in eight starts in June and July. He's made one start since being recalled with expanded rosters, turning in a strong outing in Anaheim (6 IP, 2 R, 8 K), but took a hard luck loss as the Rays only managed one run against Ervin Santana and company.

Shelley Duncan gets the call at DH as Matsui gets a rest. Duncan hits seventh, pushing Cano and Posada up. The rest is the usual.

Comments (354)

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2007-09-26 16:12:07

1. Yanks Fan in Chicago

Let's go Yanks! The Wild Card is fine by me.

2007-09-26 16:13:06

2. rbj

After April, I would have been very happy with a Wild Card showing.

I am happy.

2007-09-26 16:16:33

3. rbj

Via Peter:
"The players who have been on the roster all season met for 36 minutes before the game to vote on playoff shares"

Does Pavano get a full share?

2007-09-26 16:22:13

4. Yankees Brasil

Not a good start.

2007-09-26 16:26:31

5. OldYanksFan

3 Yes... He gets a full share of his salary and 1/162nd of a normal PS share (for opening day).

2007-09-26 16:30:14

6. rbj

5 LOL! I didn't know they could go down to that small of a share.

Um, guys, you haven't wrapped up the WC yet. Please try and win a game soon.

2007-09-26 16:31:25

7. Mattpat11

Twins beating Tigers

2007-09-26 16:32:40

8. RIYank

7 Oh goodie. I'm so glad the M's lost yesterday -- we can back in.

2007-09-26 16:36:22

9. Mattpat11

8 Get in how you can.

Wang looks awful

2007-09-26 16:37:14

10. cult of basebaal

9 as in not sharp?

2007-09-26 16:42:28

11. Mattpat11

10 he's giving up linedrives

2007-09-26 16:44:25

12. RIYank

Maybe he's settled in. A K and two grounders.
The fast ball is pretty fast, and the sinker is diving. I believe he had placement problems.

2007-09-26 16:44:27

13. Yankees Brasil

9 The Yankees look awful when they face the Rays or the O's

2007-09-26 16:45:19

14. Mattpat11

bases loaded no out for tigers

2007-09-26 16:45:39

15. RIYank

Yow!

BB, E, BB, and the Tigers load the bases with nobody out against Santana without a hit.

2007-09-26 16:46:40

16. RIYank

Santana punches out Hessman.

2007-09-26 16:46:48

17. Mattpat11

One out

2007-09-26 16:49:56

18. RIYank

Santana walks in a run!

2007-09-26 16:50:52

19. Mattpat11

walked in a run

2007-09-26 16:51:21

20. SF Yanks

What Kay just said really bothers me. The Yanks are one of the worst teams against left handers. CC Sabathia isn't your typical left hander either. Although the plus side is, it could end up being one of those reverse-locks.

2007-09-26 16:52:26

21. SF Yanks

What's with the Yanks not being able to hit LH pitching?

2007-09-26 16:53:27

22. RIYank

Rabelo doubles.
4-3, runners on second and third, one out.

2007-09-26 16:54:18

23. Yankees Brasil

21 I understand not being able to hit Santana or Sabathia, but J.P. Howell?? Horrible.

2007-09-26 16:54:56

24. RIYank

Polanco retired on a liner to second, runners stay put. Two down.

2007-09-26 16:56:25

25. RIYank

Santana recovers and whiffs Raburn. The Twins hold on to the lead, barely.

2007-09-26 17:01:51

26. Emma Span

18 I didn't think Santana was physically capable of doing that.

If the Twins are shopping Santana, what would you guys give up for him? I'd be inclined to say anyone and everyone short of Joba, but then I have a deep and longstanding obsession with Santana and am probably not capable of thinking clearly about this.

2007-09-26 17:06:15

27. RIYank

Jeter wants to win.

2007-09-26 17:06:49

28. SF Yanks

26 I just couldn't give up Joba, especially if he threw up a respectable ERA. I don't think it's worth it, but what do I know.

2007-09-26 17:08:11

29. RIYank

26 My gut reaction is the same as yours. But, no, on further thought, I wouldn't trade Hughes. Anybody else, though.

2007-09-26 17:11:07

30. Mattpat11

get it in the air robbie

2007-09-26 17:11:57

31. Mattpat11

good enough

2007-09-26 17:12:59

32. RIYank

No. We only want earned runs. Give that one back.

2007-09-26 17:13:28

33. Mattpat11

Thames ks

2007-09-26 17:14:03

34. Mattpat11

Kay, 29 teams go home unhappy

2007-09-26 17:15:00

35. RIYank

Rain in Detroit. Twins 4-3 after three.

2007-09-26 17:19:54

36. Mattpat11

Navarro has a Reed Johnson

2007-09-26 17:20:37

37. cult of basebaal

wow ... quiet night here at BB

2007-09-26 17:22:32

38. cult of basebaal

36 i wouldn't say that about my worst enemy ...

2007-09-26 17:23:13

39. Mattpat11

Don't walk navarro

2007-09-26 17:24:21

40. cult of basebaal

sigh ... will you please stop walking devil rays now?

2007-09-26 17:25:30

41. Mattpat11

these ray uniforms are hiedous

2007-09-26 17:26:36

42. RIYank

Wang definitely got lucky there. If that was his 'bad inning', okay.
I bet Joe throws the real pitchers at them today if we have the lead after six. Even after five, maybe.

2007-09-26 17:30:52

43. Mattpat11

Lets get some extra runs

2007-09-26 17:31:12

44. cult of basebaal

42 oh, you're such a sunshine boy; everybody knows that shabbadoo is actively trying to lose games!

why, i'll just bet we'll see henn, wright and desalvo tonite!

2007-09-26 17:33:24

45. cult of basebaal

way to go stinky, only a wily veteran like you could expertly survey the opposing infield and single out the man primed to botch an infield grounder!

2007-09-26 17:34:14

46. Mattpat11

We're being dominated by Lovey Howell

2007-09-26 17:35:04

47. cult of basebaal

sigh ... somebody needs to go find some sort of portable vise and help melky pull his head out of his ass ... good christ, enough lousy at-batys already

2007-09-26 17:35:17

48. Mattpat11

44 Jeff Karstens

You give me a better answer

2007-09-26 17:36:37

49. Mattpat11

get it in the air

2007-09-26 17:37:16

50. Mattpat11

like that

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2007-09-26 17:40:03

51. cult of basebaal

49 wow! you must have a magic line of communication directly into derek's brain.

just like that portal into the mind of john malkovich!

quick! tell him to give jessica alba The Shocker!!!

oh, wait ... she's dating Dane Cook now, forget about it ...

2007-09-26 17:42:12

52. Mattpat11

Ooh.

2007-09-26 17:42:38

53. JeremyM

If I remember right, Howell had a few good innings last time before imploding.

2007-09-26 17:43:00

54. Mattpat11

5-1.

2007-09-26 17:43:54

55. Mattpat11

8-1

2007-09-26 17:44:08

56. williamnyy23

Sit down, Mr. Bruney. It's wild card time!

2007-09-26 17:44:21

57. Shaun P

54 And here's more!

ROBBIE!

They ain't losing tonight!

2007-09-26 17:44:22

58. JeremyM

53 See, implosion right on schedule! Just call him the Demolition Man.

2007-09-26 17:44:51

59. JeremyM

53 See, implosion right on schedule! Just call him the Demolition Man.

2007-09-26 17:45:24

60. cult of basebaal

48 dude, it's joey joe joe shabbadoo, a monkey flinging shit at a dartboard could manage a bullpen better than he does ...

although, maybe that's not fair ... in double blind tests, shit-flinging monkeys do pick stocks better than Wall Street Stockbrokers ...

in other news, never mind that shit, here comes THE POSTSEASON!!!

2007-09-26 17:45:25

61. Shaun P

56 Not him again.

I just figured out why the Banter is so quiet. Everyone (most everyone) in the City is over at the BP event at Columbia listening to Alex, Cliff, et al.

Wish I was there too, but I'm glad to be here!

2007-09-26 17:45:30

62. JeremyM

I hope the Tigers get EI in the clubhouse:)

2007-09-26 17:46:14

63. cult of basebaal

DUNCAN-STEIN!!!

2007-09-26 17:46:36

64. Shaun P

51 Not that I really pay attention to these things, but I thought she was with Cash Warren?

Way to go Shelley D, solidify that PS roster spot!

2007-09-26 17:47:30

65. Jersey

Duncan keeps it rollin! "Heeeyyy yooouuu guuuyyyyys!"

2007-09-26 17:49:20

66. Mattpat11

9-1

2007-09-26 17:50:29

67. Shaun P

Stinky Minky keeps the ball rolling!

The Tigers are toast. Anyone know how long its been delayed? I have Santana pitching in fantasy tonight, and I need a good long start with lots of Ks to help me stay in first place!

2007-09-26 17:50:29

68. cult of basebaal

of course, the irony of this all is that the more runs we score, the more likely it is we'll actually have to watch desalvo, clippard, wright, bruney, karstens or henn in this post-season berth clinching game

2007-09-26 17:50:58

69. cult of basebaal

THE STINKER!!!

2007-09-26 17:51:29

70. Shaun P

Add Brian Gorman to the list of umps who don't give a damn about the strike zone. That first pitch to Melky was over the lefty batter's box, and he called it a strike!

2007-09-26 17:51:52

71. OldYanksFan

A Boss sighting! Cool!

2007-09-26 17:52:00

72. weeping for brunnhilde

65 The Electric Company?

Man, now that's a non-sequitur, albeit an awesome one!

Heeeyyyy yoooouuuu guyyyyyyyyys!!!!!!!!

That feels good, even if have no idea why I'm crowing it!

2007-09-26 17:52:18

73. Shaun P

And the fifth pitch was even further left! What a #%)#$&*).

2007-09-26 17:52:23

74. Mattpat11

Ecko really should brand both sides of that ball

2007-09-26 17:52:55

75. cult of basebaal

make that an extra large vise for melky ... yikes!

2007-09-26 17:54:31

76. randym77

It's scary, but these days I'm actually more confident with Minky at the plate than Melky.

2007-09-26 17:54:39

77. JeremyM

72 I'm thinking Goonies--Shelley is Sloth apparently. I like it! BABY RUTH?!?!

2007-09-26 17:54:51

78. Mattpat11

Let Wang pitch into the 7th so he can get 200 IP

2007-09-26 17:55:45

79. weeping for brunnhilde

77 No, no, no. Definitely not Goonies.

2007-09-26 17:57:55

80. Mattpat11

Damn

2007-09-26 17:58:22

81. ihrtstrayrod

well that hurts a lot less now

2007-09-26 17:58:43

82. cult of basebaal

well, better solo homers than walks ...

2007-09-26 17:59:26

83. Mattpat11

82 Indeed

2007-09-26 18:00:22

84. Shaun P

79 I think Jeremy is right, weeping.

http://tinyurl.com/8y593

2007-09-26 18:03:26

85. Mattpat11

Ohforchristsakes

2007-09-26 18:05:30

86. RIYank

Nice finish for Wanger. Is he done? Or one more?

2007-09-26 18:05:42

87. Shaun P

Wang with the K!

2007-09-26 18:06:40

88. RIYank

Yeah, one more, although we could go Viz for one, Joba for two, and Mo for the ninth.

2007-09-26 18:08:42

89. Emma Span

61 Except me, your substitute recapper.

Hopefully Cliff and Alex get home in time to watch the yanks clinch -- knocking on wood...

I want this game Farnsworth-proofed as soon as possible. I know Farnsworth isn't available tonight; I just mean Farnsworth-proof in the existential sense.

2007-09-26 18:11:12

90. RIYank

89 Oh... now that Alex and Cliff figure they have it wrapped up this year, they're giving you a little extra playing time, huh? That's kind of patronizing, frankly.

;-)

I say we have Farnsworth start tomorrow's game. It would be kind of like a victory lap.

2007-09-26 18:11:12

91. cult of basebaal

88 SON! CHARLIE DON'T SURF!!!

and jobmoviz don't pitch in this game up by 7 runs ...

2007-09-26 18:12:30

92. Mattpat11

91 DeSalvo will give up five

2007-09-26 18:12:57

93. Mattpat11

WTF was that?

2007-09-26 18:13:13

94. Mattpat11

10-2

2007-09-26 18:13:29

95. RIYank

Oh, and really, in the existential sense, can anything truly be said to be Farnsworth-proofed? We are but flesh, animate clay, in a world not our own and ultimately meaningless and absurd.

Ahem.

Still, things improve when we score a shitload of runs.

2007-09-26 18:15:10

96. RIYank

93 I like to think that if Farnsworth were a fielder, he would be Delmon Young.

2007-09-26 18:18:29

97. Mattpat11

11-2

2007-09-26 18:18:44

98. williamnyy23

Way to get an RBI for your buddy, Jeter!

2007-09-26 18:19:02

99. RIYank

Sweet.
Posada nails another rbi.
I think I'll start drinking now, but in a good way. Let's see what I have that's celebratory.

2007-09-26 18:19:04

100. Shaun P

89 Of course the Yanks are going to clinch tonight - Emma is doing the recap!

Good things always seem to happen when you're around, Emma. ;)

95 And the LORD said:

Verily, to Farnsworth-proof a game, ye must follow my ways, and just score a shitload of runs, and you will know that I am the LORD.

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2007-09-26 18:19:21

101. williamnyy23

Was Jeter blowing a bubble as he slid into home? Pretty cool.

2007-09-26 18:19:41

102. pistolpete

Love that Jeter slide. I loved the Bernie slide