Sep
13
Nick Swisher to undergo MRI tomorrow
ByNick Swisher will undergo an MRI on his still injured left knee tomorrow. It’s been giving him trouble since he fouled a ball off it in Toronto at the end of August, and it’s clearly not just a minor pain based on how he’s been limping around for the last two weeks or so. Swish had some tests performed not long after he suffered the injury that showed no fractures or structural damage, and apparently he was told he couldn’t make it worst by playing with it. Considering where the Yankees sit with regards to a playoff spot, it only makes sense to get it checked out again and have him rest up before the games really start to count.
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Oh boy. If the MRI reveals any damage, there’s gonna be some unhappy people out there.
So does that mean we get to have Golson in right again tonight?
It reads more or more like we won’t have either Gardner or Swisher for this three games series. It’s better safe than sorry considering the vital roles these two will play in the playoffs.
Meh, we can still kick some asses with Golson or without him really.
Oh lordy. Be okay Swish and Gardy.
I am pretty sure Swisher will play even with half of knee cap during the playoffs. I only wish he can as gritty as Pedroia.
Swisher’s shit is grittier than Pedroia!
. . .
Wait a minute, that doesn’t sound right.
There is no one as gritty as Pedroia.
We need Swish healthy. He’s been our best hitter behind Cano this year (Tex is debatable)
I’d take Tex. After his usual atrocious early season start, from June 1 onward he’s hitting .285/.390/.556. As good as Swish has been, he’s not THAT hot.
Damnit, the Yankees shouldve traded for Jeff Francoeur!!
If we had Jeff Francoeur, obviously Mo couldn’t have hit him, and we would have won the game.
Obviously.
Golson is in the lineup tonight, but I expect to see Curtis against Garza and Shields. Has Huffman been called up yet?
I haven;’t seen him enough to say if he can be a marginal upgrade in offense than Golson. Is he a passable defender?
Offensively:
Curtis >>>>>> Huffman >>>> Golson
Defensively:
Golson >>>>>>>>>>> Huffman > Curtis
Any shot Berkman can play some OF for us? He last played OF in ’07 (32 games). I just cant stand a lineup that has Golson, Kearns and one other crappy hitter (cervelli, pena etc) in it.
btw did you see that throw golson made when Kinsler tagged and went to second? If it didn’t clearly state on the Texas scouting report “GOLSON THROWS LIKE A GIRL” kinsler doesn’t even attempt it. that play KILLED us yesterday.
Any shot Berkman can play some OF for us?
Wait for it…
He last played OF in ’07 (32 games)
Asked and answered. Thanks for playing.
how bad can he be? if we’re talking about home games, yankee stadium’s right field is minuscule. also, austin kearns isn’t exactly mickey mantle out there either
Wow. Kearns would be Mickey Mantle compared to Berkman in the outfield.
how bad can he be?
Bad enough that he hasn’t played the OF in three full years, and is now three years older, slower, fatter, and more injury prone. Oh, and when he played back in ’07, he was bad (career RF UZR: -10.8), which is why they moved him to the easiest position on the diamond.
if we’re talking about home games, yankee stadium’s right field is minuscule.
It doesn’t matter how miniscule it is. Even if Berkman got to use a HoverRound with a Hemi engine and a glove on a Go-Go-Gadget robotic arm, he couldn’t hack any non-first-base position anymore. He’s a DH. This would be like asking Jason Giambi to cover RF when Bobby Abreu was feeling some nicks and bruises.
also, austin kearns isn’t exactly mickey mantle out there either
Sorry, got cut off:
Austin Kearns, career RF UZR: +58.7
Austin Kearns is an excellent defensive outfielder. Excellent.
Tommie , I have a question about the effectiveness or possible flaw of UZR.
It is my understanding. When using UZR, the bigger sample is better smaller ones. (say, 1 years vs 5 years ) In this case you are citing his career numbers which seem to be very good. However, does UZR takes into consideration of a player’s age and the possibilities of a drastic declining of that that person defensive skills in which case a smaller sample (most recent one)being might be more accurate that a large one?
Probably, sure.
Could be but the guy who was playing left field in Texas yesterday was a disaster. He misplayed a fly ball into a double and overran a shallow pop badly. He jumped out of desperation to barely make the catch. it was a ball most little leaguers catch routinely. Maybe it was just a bad day but after seeing that i just don’t trust him. Seems like he has the potential to beat himself in a big spot.
I will have to respectfully disagree. If Berkman got to use a HoverRound with a Hemi engine and a glove on a Go-Go-Gadget robotic arm, he might be able to pull it off.
Nope. Lance Berkman on a Hemi-powered HoverRound would go ass-over-teakettle at least twice a night, guaranteed.
Until he gets used to it. Then he would totally rock it. He would be high-fiving fans with his robotic arm too. It would be sweet.
I love your proposals. What’s next, Nick Swisher and his bum knee should play catcher?
Remember when Youkilis played LF? Good times, good times.
Poor Swishy.