Comments on: Game Thread: Wang’s redemption

By: TheAnalyticalYankeeFan

TheAnalyticalYankeeFan — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:37:34 +0000

I was very impressed with Wang today. His change-up looked great, better than I’ve ever seen it. It was low in the strike zone and had the same movement as his sinker–a consistent change like that would be a serious pitch for Wang.

I like the belt high four seamers that he’s been throwing, too. That’s a good sign. Between a consistent change and an elevated four seamers Wang will 1.) keep hitters more honest(especially the lefties) and 2.) raise his K total significantly again, this season.

By: Rob_in_CT

Rob_in_CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:02:15 +0000

Oh, I’m all for Patterson. I’m pro-Rasner as long reliever/spot starter.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:58:52 +0000

Rasner was decent today, although I still think that spot should go to Scott Patterson, hands down. Maybe two different roster spots, though, with Patterson being more of a short guy, Rasner being a long guy.

By: Rob_in_CT

Rob_in_CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:18:57 +0000

Good to hear that Rasner pitched well. If he’s right, he’s better than Karstens.

By: rbizzler

rbizzler — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:57:05 +0000

Who cares who gets the press. Right now, the Yanks (at least for them) are flying a little under the radar with the CW being that they won’t have enough pitching to get it done this year.

No complaints about being in that position. Let all of the media fawn over to BoSox signing Colon instead.

By: J.R.

J.R. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:36:04 +0000

I think IPK likes the postion he is in. Just refer to yesterdays thread about Joba getting a little distracted from all the media. Even Hughes likes JOba taking the heat.

By: J.R.

J.R. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:34:26 +0000

Its just scouting. Its also possible they could trade him to the AL east. Then that scoouting is all the more valuable. Scenarios like this are the exact reason you have scouts.

By: Seamus O'Toole

Seamus O'Toole — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:33:18 +0000

a “question” capped off with 3 question marks implies that beyond your uncertainly, lies an accusatory air of incredulousness. plus, i see some defensiveness in your second reply, too.

By: LiveFromNewYork

LiveFromNewYork — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:23:39 +0000

Very happy with Rasner. Nice job.

By: kunaldo

kunaldo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:22:12 +0000

Ben, I like to think he welcomes the challenge…but that’s being super optimistic