It seems Yankees never stay still during any point of season, including off-season and playoffs. This certainly gives Yankees fans many things to talk about and have chances to love Yankees more which is a good thing.
There is no exception this off-season as well.
As for Brian Bruney trade, I really can't say I will miss him because it seems to me he always walks tons of guys that is a big no-no for me to a pitcher. I rather pitchers to give up hits than walking guys.
As for Curtis Granderson trade, my first reaction is Yankees giving up a little bit too much for him. Personally, I won't give up Austin Jackson for him. That being saying, I will rather Yankees have him than giving another big long term contract to relative older players, such as Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. Of course, I know they are much better overall players than Curtis Granderson. But, at some point, you have to ask how many long term contracts Yankees want to tie to for at least next 5 years.
I don't know prospects good enough to say which team gets the best deal out of this three-way trade. However, no one knows for sure how all the prospects will turn out to be.
If what Brian Cashman says is true which Yankees’ priority this off-season is pitching and a left fielder with no-so-firm fewer pay roll on hand, I think this deal means few things. First of all, I think this deal pretty much closes door on Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. Brian Cashman always likes to have flexibility. I don’t think he will go out to give another long term deal.
As for Johnny Damon, Yankees probably gain some leverages during negotiation. If Damon asks more than 2 year deal which I won’t give to him, I can see Yankees go to lesser players in order to add some depth. As we see this season, Melky and Gardner can handle the platoon situation. That being saying, Damon is a good fit to no.2 spot as DH and plays some games at the left field in order to give DH spot for Posada, Jeter, A-Rod and Teixeira once a while.
Brian Cashman probably focuses on starting pitchers and bench players from this point on. However, I think this deal may have an impact on Roy Halladay deal for couple of reasons. Of course, I assume Yankees will get Pettitte’s deal done at some point of this off-season.
Firstly, I don’t think Cashman is willing to give up prospects and giving another big long term contract to a pitcher after signing AJ and CC the past off-season. As history shows, there is a big risk to give any pitcher a long term contract. One will think two long term contracts to pitchers will be enough. I know Roy Halladay is an ACE, but he will be 33 year old in 2010. Do you really want to sign him through 37,38?
Secondly, I don’t think Cashman want to give up all good prospects he has at the same off-season after dealing Austin Jackson, Ian Kennedy and Phil Coke. You don’t give up prospects and let him walk at the end of 2010 season. Draft picks mean much less for Yankees than other small market teams. As Girardi shows he can handle the bullpen well, Yankees will need all the pitching depth they have on the higher minor league system to fill up their bullpen and(or) rotation. You can’t deal all of them away.
If I have to guess now, I think Yankees will bet and sign one or two veteran starting pitchers for a short term deal this off-season in order to fill up the end of rotation. Let us wait and see.
Let’s Go Yankees!
Showing posts with label Mark Teixeira. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mark Teixeira. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sweep! Yankees advances to ALCS
I have to admit I feel so frustrated to watching Pavano to throw a great game against us.
The biggest play of the game is Jeter throwing out that base runner at the bottom of 8th inning when Hughes is in trouble again.
I know most Yankees fans may still be in the heaven for advancing to second round of playoffs. But, be honest, I feel nervous about our bullpen. Joba, Hughes and even Mo look shaky. Another thing worries me is the lineup. It seems to me Jeter, A-Rod and Teixeria are the only persons hitting now. Hopefully, I just think too much.
The players of the game: Pettitte, Jeter and A-Rod.
The biggest play of the game is Jeter throwing out that base runner at the bottom of 8th inning when Hughes is in trouble again.
I know most Yankees fans may still be in the heaven for advancing to second round of playoffs. But, be honest, I feel nervous about our bullpen. Joba, Hughes and even Mo look shaky. Another thing worries me is the lineup. It seems to me Jeter, A-Rod and Teixeria are the only persons hitting now. Hopefully, I just think too much.
The players of the game: Pettitte, Jeter and A-Rod.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Pettitte vs TOR
1:36pm Today, I need to work on some of my family stuffs, so I will stay up late. Of course, That means I can watch some Yankees games. It's 1:36am in Taiwan.
1:39pm I just watch opening ceremony of 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei. It is great, especially the part presents Taiwan delicious food. It is so cue. If you have the chance to watch it. Do it and tell me how you feel.
1:46pm OK, go back to the Yankees game. Amazing. Our bombers don't waste any more time to get a lead on the top of second inning.
1:52pm I only can say Jeter is a great actor for that ball 4.
1:54pm I thought I could see Swisher work the count to get a ball 4 for a run.
1:57pm Man, that is quick. Pettitte just gives up a run right back.
1:59pm Wait. I don't think it is a homerun. I guess replay agree with me as well.
2:26pm It seems to me Melky pays for his buddy, Cano for that homerun.
2:43pm That is a great play by Cano to get the 3rd in order to avoid Blue Jays scoring that lead run.
2:46pm That is a great job by Teixeira to give Yankees and Pettitte a lead back this soon.
3:34pm This is the breathing room Pettitte and Yankees bullpen needs.
1:39pm I just watch opening ceremony of 2009 Summer Deaflympics in Taipei. It is great, especially the part presents Taiwan delicious food. It is so cue. If you have the chance to watch it. Do it and tell me how you feel.
1:46pm OK, go back to the Yankees game. Amazing. Our bombers don't waste any more time to get a lead on the top of second inning.
1:52pm I only can say Jeter is a great actor for that ball 4.
1:54pm I thought I could see Swisher work the count to get a ball 4 for a run.
1:57pm Man, that is quick. Pettitte just gives up a run right back.
1:59pm Wait. I don't think it is a homerun. I guess replay agree with me as well.
2:26pm It seems to me Melky pays for his buddy, Cano for that homerun.
2:43pm That is a great play by Cano to get the 3rd in order to avoid Blue Jays scoring that lead run.
2:46pm That is a great job by Teixeira to give Yankees and Pettitte a lead back this soon.
3:34pm This is the breathing room Pettitte and Yankees bullpen needs.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Pettitte vs Orioles
8pm Hello, it's 8am in Taiwan. I just wake up and turn on the television. Pettitte is in the mini jam at the top of 3rd inning.
8:32pm Is it just me to feel this way? After coming back from All-star break, Yankees offense haven't wake up. I do think Tiger pitchers may have something to do with. And here comes another young pitcher they haven't seen before.
9:13pm Good job by Andy. But, Yankees need a strikeout to get out of jam.
9:14pm Wow! That is the real first baseman can do for you. I don't think Giambi will be able to do what Teixeira just did. Not to mention the way Molina hold on the ball.
9:16pm Wow! Wow! What a play by Molina and Coke for that wild pitch.
9:38pm Great job by Aceves. What about another walk-off win? Sound great for me.
9:47pm Just like a scriptplay. Hero is Matsui. However, don't forget two great plays by Teixeira, Molina and Coke.
8:32pm Is it just me to feel this way? After coming back from All-star break, Yankees offense haven't wake up. I do think Tiger pitchers may have something to do with. And here comes another young pitcher they haven't seen before.
9:13pm Good job by Andy. But, Yankees need a strikeout to get out of jam.
9:14pm Wow! That is the real first baseman can do for you. I don't think Giambi will be able to do what Teixeira just did. Not to mention the way Molina hold on the ball.
9:16pm Wow! Wow! What a play by Molina and Coke for that wild pitch.
9:38pm Great job by Aceves. What about another walk-off win? Sound great for me.
9:47pm Just like a scriptplay. Hero is Matsui. However, don't forget two great plays by Teixeira, Molina and Coke.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
A.J. vs Tiger
8:54pm I just wake up and need to leave home soon for my sister's work pretty soon. I will try to watch this game as much as I can. When I turn on my television, I just saw A.J. struggling with his command at the top of 5th and 6th inning. However, the good thing is A.J. still somehow to keep Yankees in this game.
9:03pm Melky makes another great play in the center field second inning in a row. In the 5th inning, he gunned down Tiger Cabrera at the 2nd inning. In the 6th inning, he makes a great catch to complete double play.
9:06pm Great to see another Taiwanese player in the major league. I have mixed feeling because I want Yankees to win, but I don't want Yankees to hit Ni well.
9:15pm Man, If Posada is not the base runner at the 2nd base, we score that tie run.
9:43pm What a big hit from Teixeira. One more big hit from Swisher will win this game for Yankees.
9:48pm Now, it's up to Melky to give our bullpen more breathing room to work with.
9:49pm I will let Hughes pitch 8th inning. Let see what Girardi will do.
9:53pm I guess Girardi agree with me.
10:00pm Hughes, one more out, please. We will see Mo.
10:05pm What a performance by Hughes. YAH!
10:09pm Man, I hate this rain delay. Hopefully, Mo haven't warm iup. I probably won't be able to watch the ending.
9:03pm Melky makes another great play in the center field second inning in a row. In the 5th inning, he gunned down Tiger Cabrera at the 2nd inning. In the 6th inning, he makes a great catch to complete double play.
9:06pm Great to see another Taiwanese player in the major league. I have mixed feeling because I want Yankees to win, but I don't want Yankees to hit Ni well.
9:15pm Man, If Posada is not the base runner at the 2nd base, we score that tie run.
9:43pm What a big hit from Teixeira. One more big hit from Swisher will win this game for Yankees.
9:48pm Now, it's up to Melky to give our bullpen more breathing room to work with.
9:49pm I will let Hughes pitch 8th inning. Let see what Girardi will do.
9:53pm I guess Girardi agree with me.
10:00pm Hughes, one more out, please. We will see Mo.
10:05pm What a performance by Hughes. YAH!
10:09pm Man, I hate this rain delay. Hopefully, Mo haven't warm iup. I probably won't be able to watch the ending.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Joba vs TB(20th come from behind victory of 2009 season)
I can't keep watching this game. I need to go to bed. If Yankees can somehow end up with winning this game, Yankees have to thank two great defense plays. One is by Teixeira. The other is by Melky. Those two great defense plays at least save two runs for Yankees.
Let's Go Yankees!
OK! I am lying. I say I need to go to bed, but I can't. I don't want to turn the game off when Yankees is down. This team is different. You never can count them out. Guess what? I get another Yankees' rally. Mo is one out away from saving the game for Yankees. Guess what? The last batter he faces is Longoria.
Do you concern about Mo after yesterday game? If you do, shame on you. I don't. I guess Mo tells Girardi doesn't tell the greatest closer of the all time to walk anyone intentionally. The more I watch Girardi managing the game, the more I question whether Girardi can be a good manager for Yankees or not. and you?
Let's Go Yankees!
OK! I am lying. I say I need to go to bed, but I can't. I don't want to turn the game off when Yankees is down. This team is different. You never can count them out. Guess what? I get another Yankees' rally. Mo is one out away from saving the game for Yankees. Guess what? The last batter he faces is Longoria.
Do you concern about Mo after yesterday game? If you do, shame on you. I don't. I guess Mo tells Girardi doesn't tell the greatest closer of the all time to walk anyone intentionally. The more I watch Girardi managing the game, the more I question whether Girardi can be a good manager for Yankees or not. and you?
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Good way to evaluate Wang
As you guys know, Taiwanese media follow Wang's every step. One of things they like to do recently is to interview opponent's hitters regard of Wang. I guess it is the good way to evaluate Wang.
Rangers' manager Ron Washington says, "Wang's sinker is back. However, this is still not the Wang we are so used to see in the past"
Nelson Cruz says, "Wang is fine, but this is the real Wang yet. In the past, Wang can throw sinker down the strike zone consistently."
Michael Young says, "I told Mark Teixeira Wang pitched much better than he pitched earlier in the season when I get on first base. People don't realize how hard it is to go back to old form. Let alone to do that from just returning from injury. It takes some time."
These comments tell us a lot regard of Wang, right?
Wang still builds up his arm strength and consistency. In the big league, big league hitters will hammer any mistake from pitcher. In Wang's first start since coming back from DL, Wang loses a little speed of his pitches and command of his pitches after 50 pitches(around fourth-fifth ining). I believe Wang will be back to old Wang we love around middle June(after 2-3 starts).
Rangers' manager Ron Washington says, "Wang's sinker is back. However, this is still not the Wang we are so used to see in the past"
Nelson Cruz says, "Wang is fine, but this is the real Wang yet. In the past, Wang can throw sinker down the strike zone consistently."
Michael Young says, "I told Mark Teixeira Wang pitched much better than he pitched earlier in the season when I get on first base. People don't realize how hard it is to go back to old form. Let alone to do that from just returning from injury. It takes some time."
These comments tell us a lot regard of Wang, right?
Wang still builds up his arm strength and consistency. In the big league, big league hitters will hammer any mistake from pitcher. In Wang's first start since coming back from DL, Wang loses a little speed of his pitches and command of his pitches after 50 pitches(around fourth-fifth ining). I believe Wang will be back to old Wang we love around middle June(after 2-3 starts).
Friday, June 5, 2009
Wang vs Rangers
12:22pm As I am waiting for Wang's game, it's amazing for me to hear so many people claim Wang is done, Hughes is on his way to win a Cy Young Award and what a bad move by Yankees. People tend to keep doubting Wang no matter what he does and not only don't give the benefit of doubt to him but also don't give the credit he deserves. Let us wait and see.
12:41pm Girardi hope Wang can give us 5-6 inning for his 75-80 pitching count.
1:12pm Good news for Wang to get first break. It's important not to let first guy get on base.
1:18pm Nice first inning for Wang with two strike outs. 13 pitches 9 Strike.
1:21pm It seems to me Wang has offense back him up. Yankees lead 1-0
1:28pm Teixeira has some weird game on the base path recently.
1:32pm Two more ground balls for Wang. Another good sign.
1:34pm One more strikeout to end 2nd inning for Wang. 23 pitches 15 Strikes. At this rate, Wang certainly can finish 6 innings. I guess Wang is back. What a big boost for bombers.
1:43pm It seems Rangers' pitcher has settle down as well. Meanwhile, Wang is in the mini jam.
1:50pm If Wang can get out of this inning when he only gives up one run, we will be fine.
1:53pm Well, Wang is in trouble. All things considered, giving two runs is not bad at all. Hopefully, our offense doesn't go on sleep two games in a row.
2:03pm It seems to me Wang has troubles with left hand hitters that is a problem he always has.
2:07pm Wang has more troubles here. Wang looks rusty and can't maintain his stuff when pitching count raises, but he certainly has his stuff back. When he makes his regular turn in the rotation, he will be fine. One more thing, Wang and Cervelli make adjustment too slow when Rangers hitters sit on Wang's sinker. When they realize and make adjustment, Wang gives up two more runs. I know Wang gives up 5 runs for 4.2 inning. But, the way he pitches is different from the way he pitches in April.
2:41pm Let see if bombers can pick him up.
2:42pm Bases are loaded with no one out. Swisher just walks in second run for Yankees.
2:45pm I think Michael Young at 3B just costs Rangers three run here. The ball Teixeira hits Michael Young should catch. Good hitting by A-Rod to give us the lead.
3:20pm Tie game again. I don't have a good feeling about this game because the game will be decided by who has better bullpen which is the weakest link of this Yankees team.
3:54pm Guess what? I forget Melky with his late inning magic. Let go Mo and close another series.
4:03pm Well, Mo is in trouble. I guess it is not that easy. This is the major league.
4:06pm Of course, Mo is Mo.
There are three important things I take out from today's game. First of all, the confidence this team has no matter what kind of situation they are in. If they get Wang into his old form and build up a healthy bullpen, we may be on our way to 27th title. Secondly, the nice bullpen work from everyone to allow offense to come from behind. Finally, the progress Wang shows to us today is good in my opinion. I believe he will get better each start.
12:41pm Girardi hope Wang can give us 5-6 inning for his 75-80 pitching count.
1:12pm Good news for Wang to get first break. It's important not to let first guy get on base.
1:18pm Nice first inning for Wang with two strike outs. 13 pitches 9 Strike.
1:21pm It seems to me Wang has offense back him up. Yankees lead 1-0
1:28pm Teixeira has some weird game on the base path recently.
1:32pm Two more ground balls for Wang. Another good sign.
1:34pm One more strikeout to end 2nd inning for Wang. 23 pitches 15 Strikes. At this rate, Wang certainly can finish 6 innings. I guess Wang is back. What a big boost for bombers.
1:43pm It seems Rangers' pitcher has settle down as well. Meanwhile, Wang is in the mini jam.
1:50pm If Wang can get out of this inning when he only gives up one run, we will be fine.
1:53pm Well, Wang is in trouble. All things considered, giving two runs is not bad at all. Hopefully, our offense doesn't go on sleep two games in a row.
2:03pm It seems to me Wang has troubles with left hand hitters that is a problem he always has.
2:07pm Wang has more troubles here. Wang looks rusty and can't maintain his stuff when pitching count raises, but he certainly has his stuff back. When he makes his regular turn in the rotation, he will be fine. One more thing, Wang and Cervelli make adjustment too slow when Rangers hitters sit on Wang's sinker. When they realize and make adjustment, Wang gives up two more runs. I know Wang gives up 5 runs for 4.2 inning. But, the way he pitches is different from the way he pitches in April.
2:41pm Let see if bombers can pick him up.
2:42pm Bases are loaded with no one out. Swisher just walks in second run for Yankees.
2:45pm I think Michael Young at 3B just costs Rangers three run here. The ball Teixeira hits Michael Young should catch. Good hitting by A-Rod to give us the lead.
3:20pm Tie game again. I don't have a good feeling about this game because the game will be decided by who has better bullpen which is the weakest link of this Yankees team.
3:54pm Guess what? I forget Melky with his late inning magic. Let go Mo and close another series.
4:03pm Well, Mo is in trouble. I guess it is not that easy. This is the major league.
4:06pm Of course, Mo is Mo.
There are three important things I take out from today's game. First of all, the confidence this team has no matter what kind of situation they are in. If they get Wang into his old form and build up a healthy bullpen, we may be on our way to 27th title. Secondly, the nice bullpen work from everyone to allow offense to come from behind. Finally, the progress Wang shows to us today is good in my opinion. I believe he will get better each start.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
AJ vs Phillies
7:17pm A.J has done a good job to limit the damage in the first inning and only gives up one run. Yankees need him to go a long way tonight when you consider the situation of Yankees bullpen now. Teixeira saves at least one run by making that great play to end the first inning.
7:20pm Why try to hit Jeter? Obviously, A.J doesn't want to hit their guy when he clearly doesn't have command earlier in the first inning. A nice job by Captain to hit a single to get a revenge. By the way, the last thing Yankees need right now is Burnett to hit another guy later and then get ejected. Yankees has a short bullpen tonight.
7:28pm If my memory serves me right, this will be the first Yankees base runner to get threw out at home plate.
7:30pm Do you guys get nervous when the ball is hit to right field now? Man, is it too early to get Wang ready now?
7:44pm It seems to me Yankees will have a long night. However, you never know what will happen in any baseball game. One thing I know for sure. A.J has to stop the bleeding in order to give Yankees a chance to come back.
7:50pm Teixeira makes another great play. This time probably save some pitches for Burnett.
7:54pm Burnett is at 48 pitches through 3 innings. At this rate, we will see our bullpen pretty soon. Hopefully, he will have couple of easy innings soon. By the way, at this rate, Myers will finish the game by himself.
8:00pm Here comes the easy inning A.J needs if he can get his third man of the inning.
8:01pm Guess what? He needs to get his third man of the inning against Rollins. Hopefully, it will be him for A.J.
8:12pm A huge at bat for Swisher. Guess not.
8:26pm Well, A.J gives up 5 runs in 5 innings at 86 pitches. What would you do if you were Girardi?
8:39pm A.J somehow get a double play to end the 6th inning.
8:46pm A-Rod hits one out. If Yankees lose this game, we at least score one run.
8:52pm It seems to me Wang's velocity is fine. The location of pitches actually are worse.
9:16pm Wang throws more good sinkers second inning of work.
9:44pm Based on three innings of work Wang puts on, the result is a mixed one. The good thing is Wang's velocity back. The bad thing is he can't throw all his pitches at the lower strike zone consistently. Once Wang get his consistent release point and delivery back, he will be fine. I agree with the decision of putting Wang in the bullpen as a long relief pitcher at this moment. First of all, he needs to pitch against major league hitters to re-gain his confident. Secondly, Yankees can put him back to rotation once Wang gains more arm strengths and throws most his pitches down in the strike zone.
7:20pm Why try to hit Jeter? Obviously, A.J doesn't want to hit their guy when he clearly doesn't have command earlier in the first inning. A nice job by Captain to hit a single to get a revenge. By the way, the last thing Yankees need right now is Burnett to hit another guy later and then get ejected. Yankees has a short bullpen tonight.
7:28pm If my memory serves me right, this will be the first Yankees base runner to get threw out at home plate.
7:30pm Do you guys get nervous when the ball is hit to right field now? Man, is it too early to get Wang ready now?
7:44pm It seems to me Yankees will have a long night. However, you never know what will happen in any baseball game. One thing I know for sure. A.J has to stop the bleeding in order to give Yankees a chance to come back.
7:50pm Teixeira makes another great play. This time probably save some pitches for Burnett.
7:54pm Burnett is at 48 pitches through 3 innings. At this rate, we will see our bullpen pretty soon. Hopefully, he will have couple of easy innings soon. By the way, at this rate, Myers will finish the game by himself.
8:00pm Here comes the easy inning A.J needs if he can get his third man of the inning.
8:01pm Guess what? He needs to get his third man of the inning against Rollins. Hopefully, it will be him for A.J.
8:12pm A huge at bat for Swisher. Guess not.
8:26pm Well, A.J gives up 5 runs in 5 innings at 86 pitches. What would you do if you were Girardi?
8:39pm A.J somehow get a double play to end the 6th inning.
8:46pm A-Rod hits one out. If Yankees lose this game, we at least score one run.
8:52pm It seems to me Wang's velocity is fine. The location of pitches actually are worse.
9:16pm Wang throws more good sinkers second inning of work.
9:44pm Based on three innings of work Wang puts on, the result is a mixed one. The good thing is Wang's velocity back. The bad thing is he can't throw all his pitches at the lower strike zone consistently. Once Wang get his consistent release point and delivery back, he will be fine. I agree with the decision of putting Wang in the bullpen as a long relief pitcher at this moment. First of all, he needs to pitch against major league hitters to re-gain his confident. Secondly, Yankees can put him back to rotation once Wang gains more arm strengths and throws most his pitches down in the strike zone.
Monday, May 18, 2009
AJ vs Twins & Wang's second start at AAA
1:31pm A.J has a nice first two innings while Pena makes a good play at 2B to help him to get out of first inning.
1:34pm Meanwhile, Wang has fine first two scoreless innings. But, his location of pitches is not as good as his first inning based on what I see.
1:47pm It seems to me Wang get into the grove in the 3rd inning. He gets a double play to end the inning. Meanwhile, A.J is dealing at the Bronx as well. It will be nice if Yankees give him 2 or 3 runs to work with.
2:05pm Wang's location is getting better when the innings are going deeper. Meanwhile, A.J gets out of jam by getting Wang-like double play.
2:09pm Let hope Teixeira can get Jeter home with less than 2 outs. Hopefully, A-Rod can pick up Teixeira here.
2:30pm Even though I am very disappointed Yankees don't get that run in from third base. However, I am not sure Yankees can will 1-0 game with their bullpen anyway.
2:41pm Both pitchers are dealing at Bronx. Slowey pitches even better than Burnett. So, obviously, Yankees may regret not to get Jeter in less than 2 outs from third base.
2:47pm I hope Yankees win this game at much easier form than walk-off.
2:49pm Wang gives up 2 singles that one is bloop and the other is just in front of home plate.
2:50pm For whatever reasons, SWB only plays 7 innings for this first game of doubleheader. This is Wang's line for today. 7IP 4H 0R(ER) 75 pitches 1SO 75 pitches 49 Strikes 26 balls GO/FO: 12:8
3:16pm Yankees are behind Twins 2 runs. Yankees need another come from behind victory again. The way Yankees offense goes, it gives all Yankees pitchers a lot of pressure. By the way, I like Yankees to play Cervelli over Cash. Cash and Cervelli both won't hit too much anyway. But, the way Cervelli plays behind the plate as a catcher is much better than Cash in my opinion.
3:29pm It looks like Yankees has another come from behind victory in making. Nice ABC baseball to manufacture that run to tie the game.
3:30pm Bruney starts second game of double header at SWB. I don't know the velocity, but I think Bruney needs one more outing at minior because his location is not good at all.
3:37pm The bullpen Yankees has certainly make us as Yankees fans nervous at every pitch from this point on.
3:47pm Man, what a play by Teixeira! I don't think Albladejo and Tomko pitch great today. Fortunately for Yankees, we get out of bases loaded jam.
4:09pm It seems to me Yankees wants to have another walk-off victory. But, I really hope we could score that run at the bottom of 8th inning.
4:46pm Wow! Yankees certainly don't disappoint Yankees fans. Here is another walk-off and come-from-behind victory. Today heros in my eyes are Yankees pitching and the play Teixeira makes at 1B.
1:34pm Meanwhile, Wang has fine first two scoreless innings. But, his location of pitches is not as good as his first inning based on what I see.
1:47pm It seems to me Wang get into the grove in the 3rd inning. He gets a double play to end the inning. Meanwhile, A.J is dealing at the Bronx as well. It will be nice if Yankees give him 2 or 3 runs to work with.
2:05pm Wang's location is getting better when the innings are going deeper. Meanwhile, A.J gets out of jam by getting Wang-like double play.
2:09pm Let hope Teixeira can get Jeter home with less than 2 outs. Hopefully, A-Rod can pick up Teixeira here.
2:30pm Even though I am very disappointed Yankees don't get that run in from third base. However, I am not sure Yankees can will 1-0 game with their bullpen anyway.
2:41pm Both pitchers are dealing at Bronx. Slowey pitches even better than Burnett. So, obviously, Yankees may regret not to get Jeter in less than 2 outs from third base.
2:47pm I hope Yankees win this game at much easier form than walk-off.
2:49pm Wang gives up 2 singles that one is bloop and the other is just in front of home plate.
2:50pm For whatever reasons, SWB only plays 7 innings for this first game of doubleheader. This is Wang's line for today. 7IP 4H 0R(ER) 75 pitches 1SO 75 pitches 49 Strikes 26 balls GO/FO: 12:8
3:16pm Yankees are behind Twins 2 runs. Yankees need another come from behind victory again. The way Yankees offense goes, it gives all Yankees pitchers a lot of pressure. By the way, I like Yankees to play Cervelli over Cash. Cash and Cervelli both won't hit too much anyway. But, the way Cervelli plays behind the plate as a catcher is much better than Cash in my opinion.
3:29pm It looks like Yankees has another come from behind victory in making. Nice ABC baseball to manufacture that run to tie the game.
3:30pm Bruney starts second game of double header at SWB. I don't know the velocity, but I think Bruney needs one more outing at minior because his location is not good at all.
3:37pm The bullpen Yankees has certainly make us as Yankees fans nervous at every pitch from this point on.
3:47pm Man, what a play by Teixeira! I don't think Albladejo and Tomko pitch great today. Fortunately for Yankees, we get out of bases loaded jam.
4:09pm It seems to me Yankees wants to have another walk-off victory. But, I really hope we could score that run at the bottom of 8th inning.
4:46pm Wow! Yankees certainly don't disappoint Yankees fans. Here is another walk-off and come-from-behind victory. Today heros in my eyes are Yankees pitching and the play Teixeira makes at 1B.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
CC vs Angels
Hello, everyone. Sorry for lack of posts lately. I am expecting a busy May. I get a lot of works need to be done in May. So, I probably won't be able to post a lot in May. Once I get pass May safely, I will be back to post more. Thanks for patience from everyone.
1:16pm CC has an impressive first inning with two strikeouts. The most important thing is he throws different pitches for strike. It is certainly a good sign for Yankees. However, I am not sure how many runs Yankees offense is able to put on when you look at the bottom of Yankees lineup.
1:20pm Man, Jeter was hit by a pitch from Angel's starting pitcher. We can't have another injury from our starting lineup.
1:24pm It looks like Jeter hurts his neck when he steals second base. Hopefully, he is alright. By the way, Aybar was taken out the game at the same play Jeter hurts his neck. Angels certainly can't hit more bad luck this season.
1:40pm CC is in the jam now with bases loaded. This is the big moment of the game. If CC is able to get out of this inning without giving up any run, it will frustrate Angels team. CC gets a big strikeout and a line out to end the inning.
1:51pm As many of us expect, the bottom of lineup do nothing in the bottom of second inning.
1:57pm I was about screaming at "Don't walk the leadoff hitter of the inning" and then CC got him out with a infield pop out.
2:00pm Is it just me to feel this way? I feel 2009 Yankees team is so different than the Yankees team the past few year.
2:02pm Melky makes a great diving catch at right field after Gardner makes a diving catch at center field. Great plays for both Yankees young outfielders.
2:11pm The way Yankees offense looks the first three innings of the this game. CC better has a great day. However, I will definitely feel nervous when Yankees bullpen has to hold a one-run lead.
2:14pm Pena just makes a great play at 3B. Yankees has made three great defense plays behind CC. It's so nice to see that from Yankees team. Oh, by the way, CC hits one of Angels to send a message, "Don't keep hitting my teammates."
2:33pm CC has pitches 5 scoreless innings. However, he uses a lot of pitches to do so. At this rate, We will be lucky if we can get 7 innings out of CC. And then.......?
2:38pm Yankees always turn no-name pitchers or everyone-hit-hard pitchers into Cy Young award winners for some reasons.
2:44pm Pena just makes another nice play and Yankees almost get a double play. Now, Jeter makes an error.
2:50pm Now, double steal from Angels. Angels tie the score. This one hurts because Jeter makes an error.
2:59pm Jeter certainly redeems himself for that leadoff double. Hopefully, Yankees is able to play abc ball to get that run in.
3:00pm Damon does his part to get Jeter to third base with less than 2 outs. Teixeira doesn't do his job.
3:13pm CC picks up another huge strikeout.
3:39pm CC ends up with giving up 5 runs. The way Yankees bullpen goes, it certainly can't fault Girardi to let CC pitch 7th inning. When CC hasn't pitched like an ACE so far this season, he hasn't pitched badly.
3:46pm I understand Veras has a great arm. However, the way he pitches I don't understand why he is still on Yankees team. The reason I says this is not from his terrible pitching performance. Veras never has good command of strike zone. I hate a pitcher can't throw strike. Let alone a relief pitcher who pitches late in the game can't throw strike. I know Veras doesn't have options left, but I don't think losing him is a big lost for Yankees.
4:10pm Well, Robertson certainly doesn't do himself any favor. I don't care about two runs, but I care about two walks he gives up.
4:18pm Posada hits a two-runs homerun to keep Yankees alive.
4:30pm Gardner walks and then scores on Angels' error. The three runs Yankees bullpen give up look big right now.
4:33pm I finally have a little free time to watch a baseball game and then witness Yankees end their 4-games winning streak. However, I am pride of what Yankees keep fighting.
1:16pm CC has an impressive first inning with two strikeouts. The most important thing is he throws different pitches for strike. It is certainly a good sign for Yankees. However, I am not sure how many runs Yankees offense is able to put on when you look at the bottom of Yankees lineup.
1:20pm Man, Jeter was hit by a pitch from Angel's starting pitcher. We can't have another injury from our starting lineup.
1:24pm It looks like Jeter hurts his neck when he steals second base. Hopefully, he is alright. By the way, Aybar was taken out the game at the same play Jeter hurts his neck. Angels certainly can't hit more bad luck this season.
1:40pm CC is in the jam now with bases loaded. This is the big moment of the game. If CC is able to get out of this inning without giving up any run, it will frustrate Angels team. CC gets a big strikeout and a line out to end the inning.
1:51pm As many of us expect, the bottom of lineup do nothing in the bottom of second inning.
1:57pm I was about screaming at "Don't walk the leadoff hitter of the inning" and then CC got him out with a infield pop out.
2:00pm Is it just me to feel this way? I feel 2009 Yankees team is so different than the Yankees team the past few year.
2:02pm Melky makes a great diving catch at right field after Gardner makes a diving catch at center field. Great plays for both Yankees young outfielders.
2:11pm The way Yankees offense looks the first three innings of the this game. CC better has a great day. However, I will definitely feel nervous when Yankees bullpen has to hold a one-run lead.
2:14pm Pena just makes a great play at 3B. Yankees has made three great defense plays behind CC. It's so nice to see that from Yankees team. Oh, by the way, CC hits one of Angels to send a message, "Don't keep hitting my teammates."
2:33pm CC has pitches 5 scoreless innings. However, he uses a lot of pitches to do so. At this rate, We will be lucky if we can get 7 innings out of CC. And then.......?
2:38pm Yankees always turn no-name pitchers or everyone-hit-hard pitchers into Cy Young award winners for some reasons.
2:44pm Pena just makes another nice play and Yankees almost get a double play. Now, Jeter makes an error.
2:50pm Now, double steal from Angels. Angels tie the score. This one hurts because Jeter makes an error.
2:59pm Jeter certainly redeems himself for that leadoff double. Hopefully, Yankees is able to play abc ball to get that run in.
3:00pm Damon does his part to get Jeter to third base with less than 2 outs. Teixeira doesn't do his job.
3:13pm CC picks up another huge strikeout.
3:39pm CC ends up with giving up 5 runs. The way Yankees bullpen goes, it certainly can't fault Girardi to let CC pitch 7th inning. When CC hasn't pitched like an ACE so far this season, he hasn't pitched badly.
3:46pm I understand Veras has a great arm. However, the way he pitches I don't understand why he is still on Yankees team. The reason I says this is not from his terrible pitching performance. Veras never has good command of strike zone. I hate a pitcher can't throw strike. Let alone a relief pitcher who pitches late in the game can't throw strike. I know Veras doesn't have options left, but I don't think losing him is a big lost for Yankees.
4:10pm Well, Robertson certainly doesn't do himself any favor. I don't care about two runs, but I care about two walks he gives up.
4:18pm Posada hits a two-runs homerun to keep Yankees alive.
4:30pm Gardner walks and then scores on Angels' error. The three runs Yankees bullpen give up look big right now.
4:33pm I finally have a little free time to watch a baseball game and then witness Yankees end their 4-games winning streak. However, I am pride of what Yankees keep fighting.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Wang vs CLE
3:43pm It is very important to get Sizemore out for Wang. When Sizemore gets on, he certainly will run on Posada. Everything will snowball from that point on.
3:46pm Don't walk guy, Wang. Good to see Wang challenging guy to put the ball in play.
3:51pm A great great great first inning for Wang.
3:59pm I guess the cortisone shot Teixeira gets working. 2-0 Yankees leads.
4:05pm It looks like Wang's sinker is sinking.
4:12pm I don't think Choo hits that ball well. But, man, the ball carries in the new Yankees stadium. After that, Wang loses his command. I think all the time Wang misses he loses muscle memory for his delivery.
4:34pm Man, this is brutal. Why every ball is flying out the ball park?
4:59pm I decide to listen to WCBS instead of watching Fox and get some works done.
7:03pm I am still listening to WCBS. Do Yankees just build a homerun park?
Post-game Analysis
I will keep rooting for Wang and Yankees. As a fan, you don't give up your team or the player you root for when they are in the slump. At this point, I just want to know what is wrong with Wang. The way he pitches is unbelievable bad. I can't remember when Wang throws that many bad pitches at bad locations three games in a row.
I still don't think he is hurt and try to pitch through. It is not a smart thing to do. I think he is inconsistent with his delivery after long layoff.
By the way, I understand why Yankees fans in the attendance boos Wang this heavily(they are paid customers), but it is very cruel to treat Wang like that when you consider what he has done to us. Not to mention, they start to boo him when Indians score the 4th run. 4th?
It is easy to say all the good things about the player and the team when things go well. It is easy to throw the player and the team under the bus when things go badly. On other hand, it is very difficult to support the player and the team when things go badly.
3:46pm Don't walk guy, Wang. Good to see Wang challenging guy to put the ball in play.
3:51pm A great great great first inning for Wang.
3:59pm I guess the cortisone shot Teixeira gets working. 2-0 Yankees leads.
4:05pm It looks like Wang's sinker is sinking.
4:12pm I don't think Choo hits that ball well. But, man, the ball carries in the new Yankees stadium. After that, Wang loses his command. I think all the time Wang misses he loses muscle memory for his delivery.
4:34pm Man, this is brutal. Why every ball is flying out the ball park?
4:59pm I decide to listen to WCBS instead of watching Fox and get some works done.
7:03pm I am still listening to WCBS. Do Yankees just build a homerun park?
Post-game Analysis
I will keep rooting for Wang and Yankees. As a fan, you don't give up your team or the player you root for when they are in the slump. At this point, I just want to know what is wrong with Wang. The way he pitches is unbelievable bad. I can't remember when Wang throws that many bad pitches at bad locations three games in a row.
I still don't think he is hurt and try to pitch through. It is not a smart thing to do. I think he is inconsistent with his delivery after long layoff.
By the way, I understand why Yankees fans in the attendance boos Wang this heavily(they are paid customers), but it is very cruel to treat Wang like that when you consider what he has done to us. Not to mention, they start to boo him when Indians score the 4th run. 4th?
It is easy to say all the good things about the player and the team when things go well. It is easy to throw the player and the team under the bus when things go badly. On other hand, it is very difficult to support the player and the team when things go badly.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Joba vs CLE
1:21pm Despite giving up solo homerun, Joba pitches a good first inning.
1:22pm Man, Swisher just misses three run homerun. Hopefully, Yankees is able to score at least one run in this inning. I guess not.
1:51pm Another Yankees starter pitches a great game without offense support. The way Yankees offense goes, one run seems to a big mountain to climb.
1:54pm Hopefully, Gardner gets on base and then steal second in order to ignite Yankees offense.
Post-game analysis
Well, what happened? The new mlb.tv didn't allow me to log in because I logged in too many times for a short period of time, so I decided to go to bed and took some rest. Hello, MLB. Why deny my access because of frequency I log in? I did that because my IE browser gives up on me.
When I waked up, it was top of 9th with one man out for Indians. Of course, Mo does his job to strike out two batters to end the game despite giving us a little bit scare.
Obviously, Joba doesn't pitch well. It seems to me Joba always has troubles against Indians. Many Yankees power pitchers will have troubles against Indians because they are so good at hitting fastball.
That is why tomorrow will be a big test for Wang. Sizemore is the guy Wang really has to pay attention on and keep him off base. If I were Girardi, I would let Molina catch Wang tomorrow. Even though Yankees won't admit it, the way Rays run on Wang/Posada certainly plays a role on Wang's last terrible start against Rays. It will be better to reduce things Wang needs to worry about at this point.
Today is actually a momentum change game. The way opening day goes for Indians certainly provides boost for struggling Inidans for this young season. When you combine that with the way Indians scores 3 runs off Joba at 5th inning, it is a huge bad sign for this opening home series against Indians, especially when you consider Yankees have struggling Wang on the mound tomorrow.
It's good to see Yankees fight back to win this game. One thing I really like about 2009 Yankees is the ability to come from behind. If Yankees ever gets three things going, 2009 Yankees will be unstoppable. First:Wang; Second:bullpen; Third:A-Rod/Teixeira/Matsui.
By the way, Yankees has scored at least 4 runs every game except opening day. Where those runs come from when you consider the state of Yankees position players(A-Rod/Teixeira/Nady/Matsui/Ransom)?
Tomorrow is a big game for this series. Why? If Wang turns in a good game and gets a win, I can see Yankees pounding Pavano behind Burnett to take this four games series against Inidans.
1:22pm Man, Swisher just misses three run homerun. Hopefully, Yankees is able to score at least one run in this inning. I guess not.
1:51pm Another Yankees starter pitches a great game without offense support. The way Yankees offense goes, one run seems to a big mountain to climb.
1:54pm Hopefully, Gardner gets on base and then steal second in order to ignite Yankees offense.
Post-game analysis
Well, what happened? The new mlb.tv didn't allow me to log in because I logged in too many times for a short period of time, so I decided to go to bed and took some rest. Hello, MLB. Why deny my access because of frequency I log in? I did that because my IE browser gives up on me.
When I waked up, it was top of 9th with one man out for Indians. Of course, Mo does his job to strike out two batters to end the game despite giving us a little bit scare.
Obviously, Joba doesn't pitch well. It seems to me Joba always has troubles against Indians. Many Yankees power pitchers will have troubles against Indians because they are so good at hitting fastball.
That is why tomorrow will be a big test for Wang. Sizemore is the guy Wang really has to pay attention on and keep him off base. If I were Girardi, I would let Molina catch Wang tomorrow. Even though Yankees won't admit it, the way Rays run on Wang/Posada certainly plays a role on Wang's last terrible start against Rays. It will be better to reduce things Wang needs to worry about at this point.
Today is actually a momentum change game. The way opening day goes for Indians certainly provides boost for struggling Inidans for this young season. When you combine that with the way Indians scores 3 runs off Joba at 5th inning, it is a huge bad sign for this opening home series against Indians, especially when you consider Yankees have struggling Wang on the mound tomorrow.
It's good to see Yankees fight back to win this game. One thing I really like about 2009 Yankees is the ability to come from behind. If Yankees ever gets three things going, 2009 Yankees will be unstoppable. First:Wang; Second:bullpen; Third:A-Rod/Teixeira/Matsui.
By the way, Yankees has scored at least 4 runs every game except opening day. Where those runs come from when you consider the state of Yankees position players(A-Rod/Teixeira/Nady/Matsui/Ransom)?
Tomorrow is a big game for this series. Why? If Wang turns in a good game and gets a win, I can see Yankees pounding Pavano behind Burnett to take this four games series against Inidans.
See, Yankees read my blog
Based on information on Peter's blog,
Yankees called up Juan Miranda and optioned Dave Robertson back to minor
So, I guess Yankees front office read my blog(Just Kidding!). Yankees makes this move one day after I recommend Yankees to find someone who can hit and play 1B/3B decently.
Based on what I saw from Juan Miranda in spring training, I don't think he is the answer in the long run for two reasons.
First of all, I don't think his defense is decent at 1B and I don't think he is able to play 3B.
Secondly, he is another left hand bat.
That being said, he is the answer at this moment for three reasons.
First of all, he is on 40 men roster and from our farm system. Why not give him a shot now.
Secondly, we need to give Teixeira more breaks because of his left wrist injury when you consider Swisher is our everyday right fielder.
Thirdly, we need someone is able to hit that Miranda may be able to do it when you consider Matsui's left knee gives him trouble, Posada just comes back from major shoulder surgery and Damon is getting old.
Yankees called up Juan Miranda and optioned Dave Robertson back to minor
So, I guess Yankees front office read my blog(Just Kidding!). Yankees makes this move one day after I recommend Yankees to find someone who can hit and play 1B/3B decently.
Based on what I saw from Juan Miranda in spring training, I don't think he is the answer in the long run for two reasons.
First of all, I don't think his defense is decent at 1B and I don't think he is able to play 3B.
Secondly, he is another left hand bat.
That being said, he is the answer at this moment for three reasons.
First of all, he is on 40 men roster and from our farm system. Why not give him a shot now.
Secondly, we need to give Teixeira more breaks because of his left wrist injury when you consider Swisher is our everyday right fielder.
Thirdly, we need someone is able to hit that Miranda may be able to do it when you consider Matsui's left knee gives him trouble, Posada just comes back from major shoulder surgery and Damon is getting old.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Find someone can hit and play 1B/3B decently
Cashman really has to think about upgrading bench. The depth of outfield is fine. When you consider the way Cano plays defensively and offensively, I think Cashman needs to find someone who can hit and play corner infielder(1B/3B) decently to give A-Rod and Teixeira some breaks because A-Rod will need that after coming back from hip injury and Teixeira will need that after Swisher becomes everyday right fielder.
Updated: Peter said Teixeira got a cortisone shot in his left wrist on his blog, it only increases the needs to my point.
I am not good at coming out names. Who do you guys think who will be ideal candidate?
Updated: Peter said Teixeira got a cortisone shot in his left wrist on his blog, it only increases the needs to my point.
I am not good at coming out names. Who do you guys think who will be ideal candidate?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
AJ vs Rays
7:19pm I think Swisher will delivery. Man, strikeout is the worst case scenario for Swisher and Yankees. Great job by Posada.
7:40pm Great first inning from A.J. Let see what Pena can do. I believe he at least can play great defense which Ransom can't do.
7:55pm This acting Ray. That ball doesn't hit your foot. David Cone makes a great point. If ball hit your foot, the ball will change direction. By the way, another nice inning from A.J. At this rate, this certainly is good news for Yankees bullpen.
8:10pm Burnett is dealing which is a good news. The bad news is Yankees only has one run. By the way, we all know what happen now in this game.
8:15pm Swisher can't be hotter which is great news for Yankees, especially when you consider A-Rod is out for injury.
8:24pm I am glad A.J is back up to his teammate. However, the last thing we need is he get threw out of game because we really need to win this game.
8:33pm If Yankees win this game and even their record to 4-4, it is pretty amazing. First of all, CC is terrible for one game while Wang is horrible for two games. Secondly, A-Rod is not in the lineup while Teixeira is out of lineup for few games. Thirdly, the bottom of lineup haven't done much. Fourthly, Jeter, Damon and Matsui also are in the slump. Fifthly, Yankees bullpen is not so great as well. Sixthly, Yankees play all these games on the road.
8:52pm 2 runs is not a big lead. Yankees has to worry about game first. Yankees really need A.J. to step up in order to give bullpen a rest.
9:09pm I hope I am able to watch something I haven't seen before.
9:14pm The real test is coming for A.J in this coming inning. Hopefully, A.J is able to hold down Rays.
9:30pm Ok, I guess every Yankees fan like me who feel disappointed at how 7th inning turns out. Fortunately, we still get a chance to win this game. It is Yankees hitters' turn to pick up A.J.
9:45pm Huge hit by Gardner and Jeter. I feel so nervous about Teixeira's hand. Great, great, great job by Teixeira to hit that sacrifice fly. Yes, here comes Mo.
9:59pm This 4th run will be a huge insurance run for Yankees to pick up. Another huge hit by Gardner. See, you don't have to have all-star at every position as long as you have great starting pitching. Of course, it won't hurt to get A-Rod back to lineup. The more days we can get by with this lineup, the more days we can get for A-Rod to rehab his hip.
10:09pm Another huge hit for Captain.
10:19pm Great 9th inning from Bruney with 3 strikeouts. This is great game to watch.
7:40pm Great first inning from A.J. Let see what Pena can do. I believe he at least can play great defense which Ransom can't do.
7:55pm This acting Ray. That ball doesn't hit your foot. David Cone makes a great point. If ball hit your foot, the ball will change direction. By the way, another nice inning from A.J. At this rate, this certainly is good news for Yankees bullpen.
8:10pm Burnett is dealing which is a good news. The bad news is Yankees only has one run. By the way, we all know what happen now in this game.
8:15pm Swisher can't be hotter which is great news for Yankees, especially when you consider A-Rod is out for injury.
8:24pm I am glad A.J is back up to his teammate. However, the last thing we need is he get threw out of game because we really need to win this game.
8:33pm If Yankees win this game and even their record to 4-4, it is pretty amazing. First of all, CC is terrible for one game while Wang is horrible for two games. Secondly, A-Rod is not in the lineup while Teixeira is out of lineup for few games. Thirdly, the bottom of lineup haven't done much. Fourthly, Jeter, Damon and Matsui also are in the slump. Fifthly, Yankees bullpen is not so great as well. Sixthly, Yankees play all these games on the road.
8:52pm 2 runs is not a big lead. Yankees has to worry about game first. Yankees really need A.J. to step up in order to give bullpen a rest.
9:09pm I hope I am able to watch something I haven't seen before.
9:14pm The real test is coming for A.J in this coming inning. Hopefully, A.J is able to hold down Rays.
9:30pm Ok, I guess every Yankees fan like me who feel disappointed at how 7th inning turns out. Fortunately, we still get a chance to win this game. It is Yankees hitters' turn to pick up A.J.
9:45pm Huge hit by Gardner and Jeter. I feel so nervous about Teixeira's hand. Great, great, great job by Teixeira to hit that sacrifice fly. Yes, here comes Mo.
9:59pm This 4th run will be a huge insurance run for Yankees to pick up. Another huge hit by Gardner. See, you don't have to have all-star at every position as long as you have great starting pitching. Of course, it won't hurt to get A-Rod back to lineup. The more days we can get by with this lineup, the more days we can get for A-Rod to rehab his hip.
10:09pm Another huge hit for Captain.
10:19pm Great 9th inning from Bruney with 3 strikeouts. This is great game to watch.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
CC vs KC
7:06pm I am watching Red Sox vs Angels. Hopefully, Papelbon blows a game for Red Sox. Man, I hate it when Papelbon saves the game successfully. Back to Yankees.
7:16pm Hopefully, Teixeira is fine. Swisher really has good eyes at the plate. If Posada can get on base somehow, I believe hot Cano will drive them in. So, I think Posada will have a good pitch to hit because hot Cano hits behind him.
7:20pm See, I told you. Posada drives them in. Let see what Cano can do.
7:22pm Hopefully, CC makes the adjustment he needs and has a great day.
7:25pm CC strikes out CoCo. It seems CC has great command of his fastball. I think CC will have a good day. That's why CC and Wang are the last things we need to worry about as long as they are healthy.
7:47pm The way CC pitches KC will have a long day. It looks like Jeter is very determined to show people what he can do. I will say this again. When all said and done, Swisher is going to help us a lot.
7:59pm Nady and Matsui are very cold at the plate right now. However, it's fine as long as we can put hits and walks together.
8:15pm CC is in a mini jam. Well, that is strikeout can do to you. CC has pitched 4 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts at 49 pitches. At this rate, CC can pitch 8 innings.
8:26pm Swisher is red hot at the plate. Man, these position battles will keep everyone motivating.
8:42pm CC loses command a little bit, so he is in mini jam. I don't care how much Ransom hits, but his defense has been horrible. CC works out the jam. Hopefully, CC will be able to give us two more innings.
9:03pm What a great at bat by Jeter who works a 10 pitches walk. Jeter really makes conscious effort to be a great lead off man.
9:12pm CC has increasing jams with innings going by. I think 7th inning will be his last inning. Girardi may go to Marte at 8th inning. Swisher just makes a nice play at 1B. Bench is really important. If you don't have a good bench, you are in trouble when some regular players get hurt or in a huge slump.
9:30pm CC misses his spots more the last couple of innings. However, how much runs a pitcher gives up is the most important thing.
9:46pm I am a little bit surprised to see CC pitching in the 8th inning. I guess they want CC to get to 110 pitches. A nice strikeout by Veras as well. If I have to bet who pitches 9th inning for Yankees, it will be Marte.
10:14pm Walks always come back to hurt pitchers. Veras doesn't have a clear outing, but he gets the job done. We certainly need to give Bruney and Mo some rest.
7:16pm Hopefully, Teixeira is fine. Swisher really has good eyes at the plate. If Posada can get on base somehow, I believe hot Cano will drive them in. So, I think Posada will have a good pitch to hit because hot Cano hits behind him.
7:20pm See, I told you. Posada drives them in. Let see what Cano can do.
7:22pm Hopefully, CC makes the adjustment he needs and has a great day.
7:25pm CC strikes out CoCo. It seems CC has great command of his fastball. I think CC will have a good day. That's why CC and Wang are the last things we need to worry about as long as they are healthy.
7:47pm The way CC pitches KC will have a long day. It looks like Jeter is very determined to show people what he can do. I will say this again. When all said and done, Swisher is going to help us a lot.
7:59pm Nady and Matsui are very cold at the plate right now. However, it's fine as long as we can put hits and walks together.
8:15pm CC is in a mini jam. Well, that is strikeout can do to you. CC has pitched 4 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts at 49 pitches. At this rate, CC can pitch 8 innings.
8:26pm Swisher is red hot at the plate. Man, these position battles will keep everyone motivating.
8:42pm CC loses command a little bit, so he is in mini jam. I don't care how much Ransom hits, but his defense has been horrible. CC works out the jam. Hopefully, CC will be able to give us two more innings.
9:03pm What a great at bat by Jeter who works a 10 pitches walk. Jeter really makes conscious effort to be a great lead off man.
9:12pm CC has increasing jams with innings going by. I think 7th inning will be his last inning. Girardi may go to Marte at 8th inning. Swisher just makes a nice play at 1B. Bench is really important. If you don't have a good bench, you are in trouble when some regular players get hurt or in a huge slump.
9:30pm CC misses his spots more the last couple of innings. However, how much runs a pitcher gives up is the most important thing.
9:46pm I am a little bit surprised to see CC pitching in the 8th inning. I guess they want CC to get to 110 pitches. A nice strikeout by Veras as well. If I have to bet who pitches 9th inning for Yankees, it will be Marte.
10:14pm Walks always come back to hurt pitchers. Veras doesn't have a clear outing, but he gets the job done. We certainly need to give Bruney and Mo some rest.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Second game of New Yankees Stadium(AJ & Pettitte)
Pre-game:
Regard of Wang's performance based on interviews with Taiwanese media,
Wang said he threw slider and change up better than his sinkers. He said the angle(not diving as much), location(a little too high) and speed of his sinkers were not good. Most of sinkers are from the bad sinkers he threw.
Regard of locker room,
All 5 starting pitchers' lockers are all together. Actually, it's Andy's idea. Andy wants all starters to support each other and fight for team's record together. On top of that, Andy hopes CC and AJ can get along with teammates well as soon as possible.
1:27pm If ground balls run this quickly through infield continuously through out the whole season, this certainly is not a good news for Pettitte and Wang, especially when you consider Jeter loses some range as well.
1:34pm If other Yankees in the lineup hit up to their potential, the defense Cody Ransom and Gardner can provide certainly a big help for pitching staff. By the way, If Cano can focus on his defense all season, it will be unbelievable for us, especially for Jeter.
1:39pm Man, If Cano keeps hitting like this, we will be fine without A-Rod.
1:52pm Jeter caught a pop up to throw to first base for double play. A lot of people are confused at how many outs at that moment, including Michael Kay, Person is responsible for scoreboard and Derek Lee. But, not for Jeter. He know exactly how many outs, what happen on the field and what he should do on the field. That's what I always want Jeter on my team, especially when game is on the line.
2:00pm Jeter and Teixeira just hits homerun each. It seems balls are flying out the ball park. I am not sure those come from the bad location of Harden's pitches or the effect of new Yankees stadium. If it's the latter, it is certainly not a good news for Yankees pitchers.
2:26pm Teixeira hits second homerun of the game. I am sure Harden's bad locations of pitches certainly play a big role of that.
2:31pm Say all you want about Pettitte. But, he only gives up one run. If we can get that from our no.4 starting pitcher, we are going to have a fantastic season.
2:56pm A.J has pitched three impressive scoreless innings. If New Yankees stadium becomes a more HR park, it's good to know Yankees get three strikeout pitchers and two groundball pitchers in their rotation. Not to mention, it certainly can help ground ball pitchers, if Yankees let grass grow. However, it is certainly not a good news for some relief pitchers in the Yankees bullpen because some of them give up too many homeruns.
Regard of Wang's performance based on interviews with Taiwanese media,
Wang said he threw slider and change up better than his sinkers. He said the angle(not diving as much), location(a little too high) and speed of his sinkers were not good. Most of sinkers are from the bad sinkers he threw.
Regard of locker room,
All 5 starting pitchers' lockers are all together. Actually, it's Andy's idea. Andy wants all starters to support each other and fight for team's record together. On top of that, Andy hopes CC and AJ can get along with teammates well as soon as possible.
1:27pm If ground balls run this quickly through infield continuously through out the whole season, this certainly is not a good news for Pettitte and Wang, especially when you consider Jeter loses some range as well.
1:34pm If other Yankees in the lineup hit up to their potential, the defense Cody Ransom and Gardner can provide certainly a big help for pitching staff. By the way, If Cano can focus on his defense all season, it will be unbelievable for us, especially for Jeter.
1:39pm Man, If Cano keeps hitting like this, we will be fine without A-Rod.
1:52pm Jeter caught a pop up to throw to first base for double play. A lot of people are confused at how many outs at that moment, including Michael Kay, Person is responsible for scoreboard and Derek Lee. But, not for Jeter. He know exactly how many outs, what happen on the field and what he should do on the field. That's what I always want Jeter on my team, especially when game is on the line.
2:00pm Jeter and Teixeira just hits homerun each. It seems balls are flying out the ball park. I am not sure those come from the bad location of Harden's pitches or the effect of new Yankees stadium. If it's the latter, it is certainly not a good news for Yankees pitchers.
2:26pm Teixeira hits second homerun of the game. I am sure Harden's bad locations of pitches certainly play a big role of that.
2:31pm Say all you want about Pettitte. But, he only gives up one run. If we can get that from our no.4 starting pitcher, we are going to have a fantastic season.
2:56pm A.J has pitched three impressive scoreless innings. If New Yankees stadium becomes a more HR park, it's good to know Yankees get three strikeout pitchers and two groundball pitchers in their rotation. Not to mention, it certainly can help ground ball pitchers, if Yankees let grass grow. However, it is certainly not a good news for some relief pitchers in the Yankees bullpen because some of them give up too many homeruns.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Joba's 5th Spring Training Outing
1:21pm It sounds like Joba has a good first inning of work. Suzyn and John say Yankees hope Joba can get batters out at fewer pitches. I actually don't concern about that. As a no.5 pitcher, if big 4 are doing they are supposed to do, we should have well-rested bullpen to back up Joba. That is the lesson Joba will learn from pitching more. I don't think that is something young pitchers can suddenly listen to.
1:33pm Damon not only makes a great catch on left field but also move Melky over to third base with less than 2 outs. Let see whether or not Teixeira can get that run in with less than 2 outs. Ok. Texieira walks. I think Matsui can get that run in
1:37pm Probably not. Let see how Nady hit in that spot. Ok. They don't. They have been done this very well so far this spring. I hate to see Yankees can't get the runner on third with less than 2 outs in.
1:40pm Joba is in trouble now after giving out three singles in a row.
1:47pm See Tiger get that runner who is on third with less than 2 outs in.
1:51pm Joba gets out inning and only allows one run even though he uses tons of pitches for that. In the end, How many runs pitchers give up is all the matter.
1:57pm Is it just me to feel this way? Is this Tiger top pitching prospect? The way Yankees keep hitting liners right at fielders. It doesn't sound very impressive for me.
2:08pm I will guess Joba uses spring training to practice his third pitch(curveball) and fourth pitch(changeup). I won't worry about Joba's stats, results and pitching counts.
2:12pm See, another great hit by Yankees. I know he gets tons of money of signing bonus and he is very young.
2:15pm Joba uses 57 pitches for three innings. Wow! A lot of pitches.
2:16pm Damon hita another ball hard to drive in first run for Yankees. I just finish the previous sentence. Teixeira comes up with another double for another run. Yankees leads 2-1 over Tiger. I think Tiger will definitely rush him if they put this 19 year old young pitching prospect on the big league team out of spring training.
2:22pm The way Swisher demonstrates his ability at plate and the way he plays defense when you compare him with Nady. I don't think why Swisher can't beat out Nady for right fielder job. I really don't think Girardi should grant right fielder job to Nady by default.
2:28pm Joba's day is done. 3.1 IP 4H 5K 1R/ER 63 Pitches.
2:33pm Damon makes another great play and saves a run. I sometimes don't understand so many so called experts claim how terrible defense Yankees has on every position. I think Damon is above average left fielder. If Damon can play a capable left fielder, I can't see why Jeter can't do it when he and Yankees decide to move from short stop position.
2:36pm I know a lot of Yankees fans don't like the way Suzyn and John broadcast on radio. However, they are fine for me when you compare with other radio announcers. I know they like to express their opinion a lot, but at least we can understand what exactly happen on the field. They also give us many information on both teams on the field.
2:48pm Miscommunication between Cano and Nady?
3:00pm Yankees certainly can be benefited from competition of all out fielders positions once Matsui can start playing outfield position. At least center fielder and right fielder will be in competition.
3:02pm Forget to mention. Melky improve the ability of running and putting bunts done. I agree with Sterling that Yankees play fundamental baseball better. However, Teixeira strikes out with runner on third with less than 2 outs after Nady did once earlier. Maybe today is one of days Yankees hitters just can't do it or opponents pitchers pitch better when runners on scoring position.
3:07pm Mo is up. Yes. Mo certainly will throw more pitches that last time out. Five pitches for strike out. Next pitch for ground out. Three pitches for a ground ball single. Three pitches for third out of the inning. Mo's line 12 pitches 10 strikes 2 balls 2SO 1GO 1H.
3:14pm Everyone is worry about who will be closer once Mo retires. Why worry about something is so far away? The way Mo pitches and the command and control Mo demonstrates I don't see why Mo can't pitch few more years.
3:34pm Edwar is in trouble and give up the tie run. Spring training stats sometimes mean nothing for major league pitchers. Not to mention, Edwar is behind everyone because of injury. I know many Yankees fans concern how Edwar, Bruney and Veras will perform and hope other youngsters to win the job. I know the trio don't have good command and control, but we know we have a lot of replacements down the farm if they can't get the job done once season starts.
3:51pm Miranda certainly can hit, but his defense is not good at all. By the way, Veras comes in and gives up another run after Miranda hits a two runs homerun.
1:33pm Damon not only makes a great catch on left field but also move Melky over to third base with less than 2 outs. Let see whether or not Teixeira can get that run in with less than 2 outs. Ok. Texieira walks. I think Matsui can get that run in
1:37pm Probably not. Let see how Nady hit in that spot. Ok. They don't. They have been done this very well so far this spring. I hate to see Yankees can't get the runner on third with less than 2 outs in.
1:40pm Joba is in trouble now after giving out three singles in a row.
1:47pm See Tiger get that runner who is on third with less than 2 outs in.
1:51pm Joba gets out inning and only allows one run even though he uses tons of pitches for that. In the end, How many runs pitchers give up is all the matter.
1:57pm Is it just me to feel this way? Is this Tiger top pitching prospect? The way Yankees keep hitting liners right at fielders. It doesn't sound very impressive for me.
2:08pm I will guess Joba uses spring training to practice his third pitch(curveball) and fourth pitch(changeup). I won't worry about Joba's stats, results and pitching counts.
2:12pm See, another great hit by Yankees. I know he gets tons of money of signing bonus and he is very young.
2:15pm Joba uses 57 pitches for three innings. Wow! A lot of pitches.
2:16pm Damon hita another ball hard to drive in first run for Yankees. I just finish the previous sentence. Teixeira comes up with another double for another run. Yankees leads 2-1 over Tiger. I think Tiger will definitely rush him if they put this 19 year old young pitching prospect on the big league team out of spring training.
2:22pm The way Swisher demonstrates his ability at plate and the way he plays defense when you compare him with Nady. I don't think why Swisher can't beat out Nady for right fielder job. I really don't think Girardi should grant right fielder job to Nady by default.
2:28pm Joba's day is done. 3.1 IP 4H 5K 1R/ER 63 Pitches.
2:33pm Damon makes another great play and saves a run. I sometimes don't understand so many so called experts claim how terrible defense Yankees has on every position. I think Damon is above average left fielder. If Damon can play a capable left fielder, I can't see why Jeter can't do it when he and Yankees decide to move from short stop position.
2:36pm I know a lot of Yankees fans don't like the way Suzyn and John broadcast on radio. However, they are fine for me when you compare with other radio announcers. I know they like to express their opinion a lot, but at least we can understand what exactly happen on the field. They also give us many information on both teams on the field.
2:48pm Miscommunication between Cano and Nady?
3:00pm Yankees certainly can be benefited from competition of all out fielders positions once Matsui can start playing outfield position. At least center fielder and right fielder will be in competition.
3:02pm Forget to mention. Melky improve the ability of running and putting bunts done. I agree with Sterling that Yankees play fundamental baseball better. However, Teixeira strikes out with runner on third with less than 2 outs after Nady did once earlier. Maybe today is one of days Yankees hitters just can't do it or opponents pitchers pitch better when runners on scoring position.
3:07pm Mo is up. Yes. Mo certainly will throw more pitches that last time out. Five pitches for strike out. Next pitch for ground out. Three pitches for a ground ball single. Three pitches for third out of the inning. Mo's line 12 pitches 10 strikes 2 balls 2SO 1GO 1H.
3:14pm Everyone is worry about who will be closer once Mo retires. Why worry about something is so far away? The way Mo pitches and the command and control Mo demonstrates I don't see why Mo can't pitch few more years.
3:34pm Edwar is in trouble and give up the tie run. Spring training stats sometimes mean nothing for major league pitchers. Not to mention, Edwar is behind everyone because of injury. I know many Yankees fans concern how Edwar, Bruney and Veras will perform and hope other youngsters to win the job. I know the trio don't have good command and control, but we know we have a lot of replacements down the farm if they can't get the job done once season starts.
3:51pm Miranda certainly can hit, but his defense is not good at all. By the way, Veras comes in and gives up another run after Miranda hits a two runs homerun.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wang's 4th Spring Training Outing
I won't be able to listen to the whole game. I probably will stay few innings.
1:10pm It sounds like Cano hits the ball hard. Teixeira has another hit.
1:19pm It sounds like Wang doesn't have a very good start when he gives up few hard hit balls.
1:28pm It seems to me Melky often hits behind in the count.
1:30pm Astros has been lost a lot this spring training. Hopefully, Yankees will be the team lose to them.
1:33pm It sounds like Wang pitches a little bit better in second inning than first inning.
1:41pm Yankees hitters haven't figured out Hampton yet.
1:43pm It seems Wang gets his fair share of groundballs. Another swinging strikeout for Wang.
1:45pm Could Astros announcers stop talking themselves? Geez. What a terrible broadcasting. By the way, Wang gets two more groundballs and has retired 7 batters in a row.
1:51pm Yankees still hasn't done much against Hampton. Swisher has another good at bat after working to a full count and ending up with a single.
1:55pm They always say "if you want to get to good pitchers, you need to get them early." It seems to me Wang always has troubles in first inning.
2:12pm I have been waiting Astros announcers to tell me who is the pitcher on the mound for us. Finally, they tell me is Wang. Geez. Wang comes back to pitch 5th inning. Three more groundballs.
2:19pm It's about time for Yankees offense to do something against Astros' pitchers. Wang has been economical on pitches he throws.
2:25pm Teixeira walks in the 6th with 2 outs. That's first walk of the game for both teams. Amazing.
2:28pm The game has gone through so quickly. Wang's day is done. 5IP 3H 1ER/R 10GO 3FO 2SO. Who is up? Astros announcers say is Tomko who is righty. Peter says on his blog is Coke who is lefty. Geez. Someone must be wrong. If Astros announcers get this wrong, it will be ridiculous. One throws with right hand. The other throws with left hand.
2:44pm When I check boxscore, it says Coke. Geez. Amazing! They even can't get this simple fact right.
2:45pm Yankees finally puts two runs on the board. Even though Yankees offense can't do much against Hapmton for 5 innings. However, Wang shut down opponents until Yankees finally break through Astors reliever. Yankees pitching staff is going to carry this team.
2:53pm This is really confusing. Astros announcers still insist Tomko is on the mound. I guess it should be Coke in 6th inning while Tomko is in 7th inning.
3:07pm Yankees pitching staff has given up 0-2 runs per game recently.
3:17pm Veras always make me nervous. Well, bases loaded with 2 outs. Veras gets out of that mess, but he makes me nervous again.
1:10pm It sounds like Cano hits the ball hard. Teixeira has another hit.
1:19pm It sounds like Wang doesn't have a very good start when he gives up few hard hit balls.
1:28pm It seems to me Melky often hits behind in the count.
1:30pm Astros has been lost a lot this spring training. Hopefully, Yankees will be the team lose to them.
1:33pm It sounds like Wang pitches a little bit better in second inning than first inning.
1:41pm Yankees hitters haven't figured out Hampton yet.
1:43pm It seems Wang gets his fair share of groundballs. Another swinging strikeout for Wang.
1:45pm Could Astros announcers stop talking themselves? Geez. What a terrible broadcasting. By the way, Wang gets two more groundballs and has retired 7 batters in a row.
1:51pm Yankees still hasn't done much against Hampton. Swisher has another good at bat after working to a full count and ending up with a single.
1:55pm They always say "if you want to get to good pitchers, you need to get them early." It seems to me Wang always has troubles in first inning.
2:12pm I have been waiting Astros announcers to tell me who is the pitcher on the mound for us. Finally, they tell me is Wang. Geez. Wang comes back to pitch 5th inning. Three more groundballs.
2:19pm It's about time for Yankees offense to do something against Astros' pitchers. Wang has been economical on pitches he throws.
2:25pm Teixeira walks in the 6th with 2 outs. That's first walk of the game for both teams. Amazing.
2:28pm The game has gone through so quickly. Wang's day is done. 5IP 3H 1ER/R 10GO 3FO 2SO. Who is up? Astros announcers say is Tomko who is righty. Peter says on his blog is Coke who is lefty. Geez. Someone must be wrong. If Astros announcers get this wrong, it will be ridiculous. One throws with right hand. The other throws with left hand.
2:44pm When I check boxscore, it says Coke. Geez. Amazing! They even can't get this simple fact right.
2:45pm Yankees finally puts two runs on the board. Even though Yankees offense can't do much against Hapmton for 5 innings. However, Wang shut down opponents until Yankees finally break through Astors reliever. Yankees pitching staff is going to carry this team.
2:53pm This is really confusing. Astros announcers still insist Tomko is on the mound. I guess it should be Coke in 6th inning while Tomko is in 7th inning.
3:07pm Yankees pitching staff has given up 0-2 runs per game recently.
3:17pm Veras always make me nervous. Well, bases loaded with 2 outs. Veras gets out of that mess, but he makes me nervous again.
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