Well, score one for inter-league play on this one. I have Extra Innings so I could watch Volquez pitch whenever, but it's extra special to see how he does against the hitters I'm most familiar with.

http://tinyurl.com/4bybrm

Lotta swinging strikes on that changeup.

well, moose has had 229 Called Strikes ... 165 Strikes via Fouls

and 34 swings and misses

at least in the games that there is pitch f/x data for

eeks

You can dial down the data by pitch type, by batter faced, by count, speed, break, and the result of the pitch.

For example, here's Kyle Farnsworth's home runs:

http://tinyurl.com/5ceu5a

And all of Joba's pitches resulting in a swinging strike:

http://tinyurl.com/5wznm8

Pitch f/x is revolutionizing baseball analysis, and that site is an awesome reason why.

Let's go Yan-kees!!!

giambi el gato!

now, if that site can figure out a way to get rid of kyle - then it will go beyond revolutionary

9 hi jeb - hope you get a good game.
don't see anything anywhere about jorge being hurt - just a guess is that girardi doesn't want to overdo it with him yet and with moose on the mound today is as good a day as any -especially with 2 day games coming up

he be nasty

(not a lawyer)

but the ump was on the other side of the call, hard to avoid missing that

grrrr ..... even if it WAS a curve

=)

a-rod is teh awesome!

http://tinyurl.com/4u6fnu

Manhattan prosecutors are investigating whether the leading concrete testing company in the New York area, which has been hired to measure and analyze the strength of the concrete poured at some of the biggest construction projects in the city, failed to do some tests and falsified others, officials involved in the inquiry said on Friday.

The investigation has uncovered problems with tests the company conducted on concrete poured over the last 18 months at the new Yankee Stadium site in the Bronx and the foundation of the Freedom Tower in Lower Manhattan, along with as many as a dozen other large projects, several of the officials said.

The Yankees and the developer of the team's new stadium, along with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is building the Freedom Tower, said the concrete used for their structures had been determined to be sound and posed no safety threat. But they acknowledged that they had questions about the company's work.

The investigation centers on allegations that the company in some instances failed to do preliminary tests, including some known as slump tests, and later falsified the results of more sophisticated compression tests, officials said.

The folks at The Hardball Times and Baseball Musings have been doing awesome stuff with pitch f/x lately.

the ump was where he was supposed to be, but unfortunately that was the wrong place to make the right call

it happens ... and is a lot different from the crappy behind the plate umping tonite

At least Giambi didn't get in the basepath and get killed.

How is that not a double...

My fantasy team doesn't approve of that scoring ruling

Star right-hander Carlos Zambrano has a minor strain in his right shoulder but no major structural damage, a team spokesman said after the Cubs' 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

did molina not have time to block the plate or did he just think putting the glove on the plate was the better strategy?

I realize having JP in Toronto makes the division easier than it otherwise might, but man that guy is a clown.

If you see Andy Phillips give him a big Roll Tide.

(Mr. Bavasi .... we want to fire you a 2nd time)

damn man - let's put together a few hits

only if we send them Pavano ....

Some Offense today would be nice, but this is a legit good young pitcher, and there have been a number of hard hit outs (and the durn CSes)

Ichiro is 34. Has the body and conditioning to age well. His contract is: 08:$17M, 09:$17M, 10:$17M, 11:$17M, 12:$17M. An .800 OPS guy, ++ speed, + defense, + arm. Is he worth it?

Ichiro aiming for the right field porch, even as his speed decreases, is still intriguing.

Ichiro aiming for the right field porch, even as his speed decreases, is still intriguing.

Paul Janish is probably the Reds' best defensive SS. He might have been subbed in about now anyway.

"Son, I've got good news and bad news. The good news is, you're going up to The Show. The bad news is, you're going to play shortstop for the Reds"

"Noooooooo!"

Last five years, OPS+
Damon: 117, 110, 115, 97, 139
Ichiro: 130, 113, 106, 122, 101

According to baseball-reference.com, the most similar player to Damon through age 33 is Cesar Cedeno, for Ichiro is Ralph Garr. Incidentally, both players played in the 70s and both players were out of baseball by age 35...

TokyoJazz, how big are the Mariners over there and due they use Ichiro for marketing?

Everyone says in BP he hits HRs at will. In YS, he might be good for HRs and triples. He is a young 34. He can still really run.

HA!

And, in 2010, when he's 36, can't run anymore, and can't hit for power? And still paying him $17M? While blocking an Austin Jackson in CF? No thank you.

btw, no WAY they trade Matsui if they acquire Ichiro. the money from Japan would pour in if they have the two biggest stars together.

Wow, more Moose. That's one real significant positive from this. Volquez is gooood.

The bottom line: Bringing in aging veterans is the opposite of the direction the Yankees should be going... especially via trade. If they're going to improve the offense in the next 2-3 years, it should be via free agency, where it doesn't cost prospects, only cash (and draft picks).

Ladies and Gentlemen- Jeremy Affeldt.

2008: 34.3 IP 36 H 19 R (17 ER, 4.46 ERA) 13 BB 39 K 6 HR

Would you rather trade Joba Chamberlain/Austin Jackson/Phil Hughes, or would you rather lose the 30th pick in the 2009 amateur draft? Keep in mind that the Yankees, with their wealth, can afford to scoop up so many international signees that the draft doesn't matter as much as it does to small-market teams at the top of the draft order.

I don't think we have a disagreement.

In wins (overall):
.366/.415/.497

In losses (overall):
.292/.334/.361

I'd also accept Pat Burrell for two or three years. Or Milton Bradley. I'd even take a flier on Rocco Baldelli... minor league contract, he wouldn't even cost a draft pick, and if he's ever healthy...

Trabers windup is irritating to look at..damn, so humid here everything is annoying me now..

Does it really matter? What is your obsession with defense? He has a career 130 OPS+ and he's only 28. Cashman's a smart guy when it comes to outfielders. If Dunn isn't locked up by the Reds, Cash will get him.

His career vs LHB stats suggest he should be able to.

I'm wondering who the Reds are going to cut to make room for him. Definitely not going to be Janish now. Maybe Andy Phillips.

228 Just the kind of guy the Yankees should feast on, but if you're jumping from AA to AAA to the majors in half a season you're probably pitching well.

226 no news on po monkeypants
i am assuming it's because of the two upcoming day games and giradi seems to be using molina with moose

Do you believe that an average hitter in left field can improve the Yankees by THREE WINS on his defense alone?

I give full credit to Jeb. Great job, Jeb!

Can anyone compare Dunn and Ichiro in VORP and WARP? Winshares?

Right back on the win-train tomorrow, I predict.

Just fabulous.

Too bad we didn't quite make it.

I don't feel like reading through the whole thread, so just tell me, has anyone said "Well, we can't win every game"?

Dunn: 32, 28, 20, 21, 10
Ichiro: 27, 24, 24, 33, 9

Adam Dunn is six years younger than Ichrio, and not currently locked into a contract until his age 38 season.

Thanks for the movie preview. I feel safe in waiting until I can rent it.

I imagine Posada would have pinch-hit for Molina in the 7th tonight had Melky reached base.

Adam Dunn was just viciously insulted by Ricciardi of the Jays on talk radio, when phone in people were urging him to get Dunn. He was unprofessionally blunt and nasty in suggesting why the fans would NOT be happy if he did so. (Called and apologized the next day, apparently. And it is probably a reflection of major job stress there. Incidentally: Cito Gaston??)