ByIf all goes well in his rehab start this evening for Scranton, Phil Hughes, the New York Post reports, will start on Saturday against the Royals just as I predicted. I’ll of course update you on Hughes’ start as soon as we know how it went. · (6) ·
ByThe Yanks, despite winning Friday’s completion of the suspended game, have lost three in a row, and Johnny Damon is fueling this stretch of bad baseball. He is 2 for his last 14 with a .200 OBP. He’s left 9 runners on base in his 15 plate appearances. With Shelley Duncan lingering on the bench, Damon needs a rest. · (3) ·
DotF: Trio of Aces
By · CommentsSo Ian Kennedy debuts at AAA and goes six strong. He gave up 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6. The future looks bright for the Bombers’ pitchers even if the big league offense can’t muster any runs this weekend…
Scranton (Rochester wins 3-0)
Kevin Thomson 1-4
Kevin Reese 1-3
Eurbiel Durazo 1-3
Ian Kennedy 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 K
Scott Williamson 1 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 K Losing Pitcher
Trenton (def. Reading 9-3)
Juan Miranda 1-4, R
Cody Ehlers 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, BB
Matt Carson 0-2, R, 3 BB
PJ Pilittere 2-5, 2 RBI
Carlos Mendoza 2-4
Bronson Sardinha 2-4, R, BB, K
Jeffrey Marquez 7 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB & 2 K
Tampa (def $Ft. Meyers 4-1) Game 1
Austin Jackson 2-4, RBI, K Inserted into the lead off slot
Jose Tabata 1-4 K
Jason Giambi 0-2, BB, K
Malec 3-4 RBI, R
Greenwood 2-3, 3B, RBI
Anthony Claggett 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K Winnng Pitcher
David Robertson 1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB & K
Eric Wordkemper 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 K Save
Charleston (Greenville def 8-6)
Mitch Hilligoss 1-5 2B, RBI
Seth Fortenberry 1-3, R, 2 BB
Kevin Muich 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB & K
Kyle Anson 2-3, 2B, R, RBI, BB
Grant Duff 2.1 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 2 HR (LP 12-7)
Ferdin Tejada 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R
Dee Oh Tee Eff
By · CommentsThe Yanks are 1 for their last 20 with RISP. But at least their rehabbing pitchers are getting better. Chase Wright, on the other hand, may have been ruined by his Boston start…
Jeff Krastens had a good tune up in his final rehab game going 6 innings and giving up no runs. I can’t say the say for Chase Wright who did his best Igawa impression giving up 10 runs in 4+ innings. Zach McAllister, on the other hand, continued his stellar pitching. Zach blanked the Tri-City opponents for 5 innings and has lowered his ERA to 2.97.
Scranton (Louisville def 6-1) 11 Innings
Eric Duncan 1-5
Will Nieves 2-5 Glad to see he’s not pouting and got a couple of hits.
Jeff Krastens 6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB & K. He’s ready to join the bullpen.
Jose Veras 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Edwar Ramirez 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R & BB, 2 K
Charlie Manning .2 IP, 3 H, 5 ER, 1 BB & K
Trenton ( Reading def 11-7)
Juan Miranda 1-3, R, RBI
Cody Ehlers 0-2, 2BB
Matt Carson 2-4, HR, 3 RBI
PJ Pilittere 1-4, 2B, 2 R
Chase Wright 4.1 IP, 11 H, 10 ER, 4 BB, 1 K. Did Wright hire Igawa’s personal pitching coach?
Steven Jackson 3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Tampa (Ft. Meyers def 4-2) Game 1 completes suspended game
Ajax 1-3
Jose Tabata 1-3
Reggie Corona 1-2, 2B, BB
Marcos Vecchonachi 1-3, 2B, R
Brett Smith 1.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 R, 3 BB, 0 K
Mike Martinez 4.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB & K
Tampa Game 2 Postponed
Charleston (def Greenville 4-1)
Mitch Hilligoss 2-4, 2B, 2R
Seth Fortenberry 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 K
Kevin Muich 1-4, 2B
Paul Patterson, 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Jessie Hoover 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
Staten Island (def Tri-City 2-0) 6 inning shorted game
Justin Snyder 2-3, 2B, R
Taylor Holiday 2-2, R
Braeden Pruitt 2-4, RBI
Zach McAllister 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 6 k. 2.97 ERA. Is clearly on the horizon as the next tier of top pitchers in the organization.
GCL Yanks (7-3 Yanks def GCL Tigers)
Abe Almonte (CF) 1-5, 3B, 2R, RBI, SB
Phrylis Cuello 2-5, 2B, RBI
Ryan Wehrle 2-5
Brandon Laird 2-4, 2B
Andres Perez 2-3, RBI, SB
Gerardo Rodriquez 1-1, HR
Jesus Montero (C) 1-4, BB Gibb, Montero actually got a hit while catching.
Noel Castillo 5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
Wilkins De LaRosa 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
ByNo matter how poorly the return on RJ turns out (and it looks pretty bleak), it was still a good deal. It was a good deal at the time because we shed ourselves of a 43-year-old malcontent coming off back surgery and making $16 million. It is a good deal now because Randy is undergoing yet another back surgery, which will end his season — and possibly his career, as he’s hinted in the past week. So Brian Cashman saved $14 million and received a useful reliever for a guy who wouldn’t have helped anyway. And then some young players to boot. · (3) ·
So long, Kei, and thanks for the memories
By · CommentsWe’re hearing word that Kei Igawa has been sent down to the 7th circle of Hell the Minors and Chris Basak is up.
If true – and I’ll post a link when we can confirm it – Basak is a short-term solution. He’ll be here filling a hole until the Yanks activate Phil Hughes next week.
No one in the Bronx will miss Kei Igawa.
Update: Newsday’s Kat O’Brien has visual confirmation that Kei and his interpretor were packing their bags today.
Update 2: The Star Ledger’s Ed Price has a great quote from the departing Igawa. “I’m going to continue hard at Triple-A,” he said.”Each time I pitch, I’m learning more about what it takes to become a consistent pitcher on this league.” I guess he’s a bit of a slow learner.
ByAlex Rodriguez will not hit his 500th HR – or his 493rd – in the remaining two frames of the suspended game tonight. I hope Alan Schwarz and Jayson Stark aren’t too disappointed. · (2) ·
DotF: Yanks’ hurlers struggle
By · CommentsWe get a little spoiled sometimes. With Joba and Phil lighting it up over the last few days, we’ve come to expect great things from Yankee pitchers every day. Well, not so today. Clippard and DeSalvo got lit up at AA and AAA, and Ross Ohlendorf had a rough return to Scranton. Courtesy of Alan Hirsch, Down on the Farm…
Scranton (Louisville wins 13-7) Chris Dickerson hit for the cycle against Scranton
Justin Christian 2-5, R, 14th SB
Eric Duncan 2-4, 2 2B, R, BB
Kevin Thompson 2-5, 2 2B, R, 3 RBI
Matt DeSalvo 5.2 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 6 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 2 HR’s
Ross Ohlendorf 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB & K, HR Not a good way to get the call up
TJ Beam 1.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Trenton (11-7 loss to Reading)
Juan Miranda 0-5
Cody Ehlers 2-4, 2B, R
Noah Hall 2-5, 2B, R, 3 RBI
Matt Carson 2-4, R
Gabriel Lopez 2-4
Tyler Clippard 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, HR Trade value keeps sinking – Ben’s Note: Never mind the trade value; word is he may be injured. He left with an unidentified injury.
Justin Pope 1.2 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 2 BB & K
Tim Lavigine 1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
Tampa
Game suspended in 2nd (trailing Fort Meyers 3-0)
Charleston (5 HRs tops Greenville 13-8)
Mitch Hilligoss 1-4, R
Seth Fortenberry 1-5
Kyle Anson 0-4, 2 PB
Josue Calzudo 3-5, HR, RBI
Kevin Muich 3-5, 2B, HR, RBI
Timothy O’Brien 3-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI
Eric Hacker 6 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Staten Island (Oneonta def. SI 5-3)
Justin Snyder 2-5, RBI, K Hitting .357
Damon Sublett 1-5, K
Braeden Pruitt 2-4, RBI
Jose Gil 3-4, 3 2B, RBI
Chris Farley 4 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K
GCL Yanks (3-1 win over GCL Tigers)
Phrylis Cuello 1-4, K, SB
Zolio Almonte 1-3, BB, CS, Threw out a runner at home
Jesus Montero (DH) 2-3, BB
Timothy Dennehy 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K
