May
27
Game 47 Spillover Thread
ByNo offense to Kevin Cash or Frankie Cervelli, but I really can’t wait for Jorge Posada‘s return on Friday.
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The Mason Williams Watch
top of the order time to pour it on.
I can’t wait for Molina so we hopefully don’t see Cash in the majors anymore.
Second that.
Who do we have in the pen tonight? Coke for an inning, Veras, D-rob for an inning maybe two, Mo. Am I forgetting anyone besides Wanger?
Ahh Tomko
LOL, everyone seems to forget him!
And with good reason.
Tack on a couple and whip out a rested Wang!
Jays lost. Rayts winning and Red Sox losing. I think we could be tied for first if the Sox lose and if we win today.
I wonder what kind of “fatigue” they’ll attribute this latest round of Dice-K suckitude to.
Should be ‘luck fatigue’
IETC
You said that yesterday…
…Ok?
So when Jorge comes back do they keep Cervelli or Cash up?
Logic tells me Cash, but I much more enjoy Cervelli.
I could go either way, I’d prefer to just DFA Cash though.
Cash doesn’t impress me with the bat or behind the plate. Cervelli looks good back there, even though if it feels like he is overmatched even when he gets hits.
I love Cervelli on this team. He has the rare quality of speed, so you could pinch run him for Posada late in games and put him in for defensive purposes. Usually, that would require burning 2 bench players, but he does it all himself.
That means having another bat on the bench to match up with in late/extra innings. Could win us a game or two over the course of the season.
I think they’ll keep 3 catchers for a little while, just until they make sure Posada’s healthy. After that, I hope its Cash that gets sent down.
I would rather they didn’t bother with three catchers, since Cervelli can just be recalled in the event of an injury, and Cash is fungible.
But if you have 2 Catchers and you DH Posada one night, you could get caught with your pants down. If the other Catcher gets hurt, you’d have to move Posada to Catcher and then bat the pitcher in his place. You can’t do that in the AL and expect to win games.
But you can say that about any team that occasionally DH’s their catcher.
Yes, so you should carry a 3rd Catcher of some sort. It would be nice if he was a multiple position bench player, but even if he’s not given Posada’s age and health of late, I think it’s OK to do.
And how often does the other catcher actually get hurt?
Doesn’t make too much sense to treat it as an inevitability, and burn a roster spot.
Catching is pretty rough. Most Catchers spend half the year banged up for one reason or another. Its a significant risk.
the captain is on fire.
Friggin lefties killin us tonight
He looks really good. The announcers are saying his curve is his best pitch and that pick off move is nasaty.
He’s gotten four outs against RHH — Swisher popup, A-Rod and Cash liners, and a flyout to the track from Tex.
I mean lefty batters.
Daaamn, winfield was drafted in mlb, nba and nfl.
Winfield brought the pwn.
seriously.
Wow, Tex is scary.
It seems like yesterday that he sported a 2.19 AVG!
“.219″
Damn, great swing on that one.
That’s a fucking shot in the summer.
Al, jack this foo.
alright lets go robbie hows about you muscle a little bloop over the 2b bag.
Or hows about he drives one into the right field seats?
Yeah that would have been pretty sweet.
FUCK
I love that no one from ESPN noticed that ARod didnt run cus he thought it was going to go foul.
I have an intense, irrational dislike for Michael Young.
Robbie’s hit lefties well, be nice to do so here. Or take a walk!
Probably shoulda let that one go by.
Yeah, weak outs all game long…
Gotta be impressed with this kid pounding the zone; he’s thrown 79 pitches, 50 for strikes. (Ok, that’s only 63%, but he’s been around the plate)
Still good for a young kid, 2nd career start against the Yankees. Also good considering he gave up a 1st inning jack to tex.
So Texas, howzabout you trade Holland to the Pirates so the Yankees don’t have to worry about him when he gets good? Or just make him a LOOGY.
He should be their closer! They need bullpen help, he can be it!
Only Burnett could be pitching a 2-hit shutout and me feel like he’s pitching like crap.
He had 9 walks in his no-hitter.
Yeah, I remember that.
Incomplete thought there. That’s what I get for doing 4 things at once….
I remember that no-hitter. And I remember how he used to blow games when he was on my fantasy team….
+1
Kenny knows all about Elvis’s mother.
WTF did Cash do past the mound?
So, we ready to keep Godzilla yet?
DFA Matsui!!!
Damn…
That tightened the ol’ sphincter
I pray to god burnett is ok.
Ian Kinsler has the ears of a hobbit.
But…he sucks….
We need to talk more shit aboit kevin cash
LOL Where’s the Cash haters?
Right here. That was a nice throw, with a gift call. He’s a great 4th catcher, don’t get me wrong. It’s just painful most days watching a 4th catcher play.
I wonder how many teams in the Yankees’ situation (first and second string C hurt) would have someone as the fourth string who doesn’t look like crap? Am legitimately curious, how many out of 29? I’ll have to look at that some other time.
Anyone else watching the 2009 Major League Lacrosse Draft?
Me neither.
Jim Brown was the greatest lacrosee player ever!
/Old Ranger’d
They changed the rules because he was so good. At least so the story goes . . .
Joe, you have any more words of wisdom about Kevin Cash?
Kevin Cash is teh best!!1! I knew he should’ve started!
Nice luck!
Cash finally gets someone out!
Besides himself.
I gotta ask again, did AJ walk this many people last year?
I think he averaged close to 3.5 walks per 9 last year, it’s up a bit but it’s not ridiculous
http://tinyurl.com/psp8ty
Lol damn you and your quick fingers
That’s what she said.
DAMN YOU!!!!!!!
Taste of your own medicine lol
thats what she said
Guys, it wasn’t a real question!
Yea but I had been waiting at least 3 weeks to whip that one out. *waits for it*
http://tinyurl.com/og7jzw
must…not…too…easy
Oh, hell. Reply fail.
If Cervelli was catching it would be 10-0 with Burnett throwing a no hitter.
Jesus Christ, is there a fucking moratorium on positive comments about the Yankees from these damn vagina’s at ESPN?
I want something terrible to happen to Rick Sutcliffe, like him get busted for being drunk on-air.
Oh wait…
lmao espn only has love for the sox for sum reason and wat a rocket for matsui.
seriously just annoying. They slobber more than paris hilton giving a bj about the Red Sox but treat the Yankees like genital warts.
Could really do without the clumsy sexual metaphors.
Ooh, crude simile and metaphor in the same sentence.
We need a quick bottom of the 6th if we want AJ to go any further than that. He’s at 93 pitches.
Where the hell is DOTF? The last game has been over for 5 minutes now.
About time.
Anybody see that look of hatred that Burnett just shot Cash? I’m on MLB.tv, so it may not have shown up on YES. I also could be insane.
That look was priceless. I think he was waiting for cash to say something to him, and he didnt. He just walked out to the mound and walked back.
GODZILLA!!
Cooked.
Hit-deki!!
a thrilla by Godzilla!!!!
Holland’s future as a LOOGY in doubt as Matsui walks around the bases. Is he showing Holland up, or does he need another knee procedure?
BUT MATSUI SUCKS TOO!!!!
Every time I am ready to give up on Matsui he whacks one.
So just completely give up on him already. Save us all the trouble!
I promise to give up on him every single at bat.
Thank you! You are such a team player!
OMG TEH GODZILLA IS TEH WASHED UP!!!1!1@!
Way to be Hit-Deki!
I can has back to back?
Education fail
LOLCAT reference fail
I don’t even know what that means.
Type lolcats into your browser.
Or don’t, and save yourself some neurons.
Haha word.
Internet inside joke recognition fail.
So you didn’t take much English at UConn eh?
I was an English major.
Ah yes, of course.
Nobody can has lolcatz understanding.
Hideki kind of Cadillac’d it around the bases. Good for him.
I think his knees might just be that bad. Yikes.
This whole Swisher-not-looking-dead-at-the-plate thing is kinda cool.
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grit
Gardner power!
Rays blew their lead again
The Rays of old again?
BUNT DOUBLE GRITMETER GOING CRAZY DOES NOT COMPUTE
LOL, I thought you were done?
hahah sometimes I can’t help myself.
Yep I know that feeling.
I wish we had one more burner like Gardner… just love his speed.
Ramiro Pena says hello.
oops forgot about him. Ok so one that played almost everyday.
bunt double = sweet
Brett Gritner!
Must. Kill. Australian. Emphysema. Patient.
I am so sick of that fucking ad.
I concur.
Tampa has showcased some Devil Rays-esque pitching this series in Cleveland.
And Toronto = FAIL
They’re so banged up right now.
Kevin Cash becomes a true yankee here?
Hellz yeah!
There you go.
Cash’s OBP is less than his batting average. fun.
So if Holland were a Yankee prospect, how hard would the blogosphere be shitting their pants?
“OMG, he can’t get RHH out! To the pen!”
“Gave up a jack to the ghost of Hideki Matsui! To Low A!”
If by Low A, assign him to DSL 2, then yes.
Hot streaks…he’s doing it right…
Damn, Dice-K’s been hideous since coming back. And he’s having another crappy outing tonight.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=290527109
I didnt even notice that.
CASH IS MONEY!!!!!
Start teh Cash tomorrow!!!1!!!1
color me impressed
Kevin Cash…win?
Burnet at 93 pitches. would love a 7 pitch inning and for him to come out for the 8th.
anyone else see Wang coming in their future?
Cue the Innuendo
ewwwwwww
This night by Kevin Cash was just perfect.
Wow Cash is actually hittin in this series.
Cash? money?
Heh Lol. ietc
happy 9.00 ERA rookiebeeyotch
6.08 ERA actually
Hip hip…KEVIN!
IETC
“Derrick Holland(daise) Sauce” hahahahaha. I don’t know where Berman comes up with those gems.
Who wants on the Cash bangwagon?!
Do I get 100s?
Actually no. I enjoyed the hit. But I’m not starting any such thing.
Cash is the man!!!! All you Cash haters, he says hi!
They shut up when he hit that double.
I’m still hatin
But you don’t insult him for everything.
Yeah, one good day doesn’t wipe out the bad feeling of the past few weeks…
This season is so much fun. I love having a legit pitching staff and great offense with a mix of everything: gap hitters, power hitters, speed, OBP and GRIT!
Lombardi does not agree. The Yankees could have gone 0-46 if it wasn’t for luck and bad pitching on all their opponents part in 26 of their games.
You know those rating systems are flawed. They don’t take in account houses that have … uh … more than two television sets … and … other things of that nature.
HAHA!!! wow. Please tell me you read this today, along with the comments: http://waswatching.com/2009/05.....is-season/
2 more runs and it just might be safe to get Wang in once AJ’s done!
I’m done lol, apparently I cant come up with an original thought
LOL, sorry, didn’t mean to beat you to it!
So what lead is “wang proof”? 8?
Considering the man’s ERA is 25.00, I’d trust him to pitch the ninth, assuming the Yankees are up at least 8.
Not joking.
Why do they play the NFL on Fox music? I don’t get that….
Because it’s FOX’s default cutaway music and not sport specific?
Not Damon’s day~
With the barehand.
Nice play by Davis. I way reached for him in my fantasy draft after all the hype, so I have a soft spot for the big lug.
Let’s see Tex drill a double in the gap.
Shoulda dropped it and had a triple play.
AJ, get this guy out please.
Big time analysis fail there, John.
Texy no like down and in offspeed pitches,
First-pitch swinging against DiceK should be a felony/
I hate the Minnesota Twins.
They foldin?
They’re still in decent shape. Slowey’s at 78 pitches through 5, at home.
4 WP for Dice-BB today.
Hope he pulls a Brackman.
I’ll settle for a Hideo Nomo.
Has anyone ever seen Miller High Life in a VIP section of a club?
I was blown away when I saw someone I knew drinking it at a bar in Milford CT (Gold Coast area). Didn’t believe they allowed in classy establishments.
How many posters on here frequent VIP sections of clubs?
well played.
After I win Powerball tonight, I’ll be one of the few!
Has anyone ever seen Miller High Life in a VIP section of a mother’s basement?
/reluctantly raises hand
My internet fame has afforded me many perks. VIP room isn’t one of them.
All you need is a velvet rope.
Madrigal’s gameday photo is funny looking. He looks like a 350lb Bobby Abreu.
So, Andrus definitely tippin here right?
That bat sounded hollow.
Like the sound of a champagne bottle being popped?
it did indeed.
Hah how bad is Toronto? 9 straight losses now. I love how ESPN was drooling all over them
tying for 1st today would be nice.
Recent exchange between my brother and I after Hughes’ start the other day:
Me: You see Hughes? He was awesome the other night. Great to see him challenging hitters the entire game. What do you think they do with Wang now to fix him?
Bro: Ya he was. All they need to do to fix Wang is deprive him of food and waterboard torture him…that is the only way “they” become motivated.
Is this worse than Joba going to the bullpen? Discuss.
–10 bucks I get banned for this.
Wow. Yeah, that’s pretty terrible.
I hate Kevin Youkilis’s face.
I hate his hitting ability, and his face.
Nice catch!
wow
Holy Fucksticks we broke our damon again.
IETC
Oh crap.
Damon, please dont hurt yourself.
Fuck.. I see an offday coming for him tomorrow.
What a fucking catch.
Apparently, the walls in Texas eat our outfielders for breakfast.
He spilled that lady’s drink. Awesome.
Christ alfuckingmighty, Johnny.
Andruw’s picked up his game.
So, looks like we might get a peak at what kind of outfielder Ramiro pena tonight
So all you get for naming a team is season tickets and a basketball? That doesn’t seem like enough, IMO.
Who thought Andruw Jones would be remotely useful to anyone this year?
Well, the Yankees did offer him a MiL deal, no?
I actually did. I was hoping the Yankees could grab him on a minor league deal.
yeah it’s pretty sweet when they swing and miss and their helmet almost falls off.
Heh, Fernando Martinez was booed for not running out a ground ball.
Great start for that kid!
you gotta be shitting me.
Mets fans are awful.
As much as I agree, unfortunately some Yankee fans have been no better.
So does AJ go 120 tonight? he’s at 104 right now.
Ugh, not if he’s going to keep on walking people…
That didn’t get him!
Nice play, ball girl.
YES says 107 pitches gameday says 109.
Fucking Jason Bay.
F’in A!
No fucking attempt to move, eff that.
Yeah, the ump doesn’t have to give 1st base if there is no attempt to move, right?
That’s what’s in the rulebook.
Well we don’t need any f’in rules.
Still hate David Murphy.
Finish the outing nicely here, A.J. Let’s go!
Hey Mike A, if Melky misses any serious time, you see them calling up A-Jax? If not, who else we have in AAA?
I’m no Mike A, but I’d say J-Rod, Linden or Shelley way before Ajax.
1) No.
2) No.
3) No.
4) No.
5) No.
6) Linden or J-Rod would be fine, after a Berroa DFA.
I don’t think so. I honestly don’t know who they should call up, all four AAA outfielders are worthy, really. Linden makes the most sense since he’s a switch hitter and can play all three OF spots. Only problem is that he’s out of options, so once Melky’s ready they can’t just send him back down.
Oh peace kid.
That was a filty. pitch
Bernett’s earning his $ tonight.
actually, he’s earning his $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
All in all, nice rebound for AJ.
Apparently Matsuzaka is up to his old tricks again.
He’s a 5 inning pitcher, put him in the bullpen.
Wang for the save!
I would be happy if he doesn’t come with a gas tank and start a fire!
I am really upset that Wang is apparently not going to be trusted with a six run lead.
Ditto.
The Yankees REALLY shit the bed when it came to Wang.
Yeah, seriously. If you’re not going to sue Wang, at least do some bullpen sessions whole the game goes like they did with Joba.
He’s been bad but there’s no reason for litigation…
Did AJ Burnett play Chuck Cunningham, the older brother of Richie on Happy Days who mysteriously disappeared??
Who has Jose Veras in the 7th inning?
Think Cano’s happy that Holland’s out?
Robbie Cano says thanks for taking the lefty out
Cano hit’s lefties well. He scorched 2 outs.
This pitcher…looks like a toad!
Madrigal looks like Chris Britton
pitches like him too
BOOM
BOOM!
GODZILLA REBORN!
This is so typical of Matsui. He looks horrible for weeks, you’re ready to give up on him, and then he goes ape shit.
goneeeeeeeeeee second jack of the night.
MATSUI! Bring in Wang.
Right on cue!
Damn!
GODZILLA IS BACK!!!!
Check out this Matsui guy.
SUI sucks HORRIBLY!!!!!
A Thrilla! By Godzilla!
Of course the day i drop matsui from my fantasy team, he hits 2 HRs
Me, too (although I still have him till the end of the week)
somebody’s heating up
Matsui runs the bases like Mantle circa 1968.
Godzilla, bitches.
when godzilla walked he crustaceans.
Matsui to pc69 “Suck on that you negative fuck”.
guess he has made me the fool
The Yankees have been doing that all night.
We should do it more often.
You should change your name to “Mothra”
Will someone buy poor Hideki a Rascal so he can scooter around the bases?? He looks pathetic!
If he looks pathetic during HR trots, he can look pathetic all he wants.
Has Gardner ever broken a bat?
Yankee Stadium is such a bandbox. Three more HRs tonight! Oh wait…
That’s good news.
I like it. Asians helping Asians. Matsui said “there ya go Wang, come on down”
+1 for reading my mind.