Evil Empire Thread

[RunYouOver]

Two walks by Jaret....I mean Chase Wright to open the game. It's rookie against rookie.

Meanwhile, Dice-K has retired the first six with ease at the Rogers Center. He's no rookie.

Wait, maybe he is. :confused:


Don't speak too soon there PCE.


Not a dominating performance, but Chase is in line for his first career win in his first start.

5 innings, 3 runs, 5 hits, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts.

Yankees are up 8-3 in the fifth because of a 2 run homer by A-Rod, and HRs from Douggy and Posada. :cheers:

Meanwhile, Diepukey (I know, I know) and the Sox are losing 2-1.

Although he does have 10 Ks.

Still, all that matters in the end is the W, and he's in line to be 1-2 after this game.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

10 K's :eek: Damn...
Hopefully Toronto hangs on and wins.

and Wright doesnt sound like hes doing anything great but hopefully Yankees hang on and win.
A-rod is having a monster April

He didnt hit his 8th HR last year until like May something.

I'm pulling for him to get triple crown :)

[RunYouOver]

10 K's :eek: Damn...
Hopefully Toronto hangs on and wins.

and Wright doesnt sound like hes doing anything great but hopefully Yankees hang on and win.
A-rod is having a monster April

He didnt hit his 8th HR last year until like May something.

I'm pulling for him to get triple crown :)

JC, doesn't sound like you watch the games, being in Wyoming.

If I were you, I'd save up some money and buy mlb.tv :)

Otherwise, I hope you know about mlb.com's gameday, live pitch-by-pitch coverage filled with lineup stats and everything. If you don't know about it, ask me and I'll give you more detail.

But if I were you I'd get mlb.tv.

Chase Wright pitched well for his first ever start.

Started off shaky, walking the first two and allowing a run in the first. Still let first two on in the second, but finished off better.

Starting getting ahead of hitters in the third fourth and fifth, and that's when he started striking some out. But because of the struggle earlier in the game, he got tired in the fifth.

5 innings and 3 runs isn't terrible though. ERA would be around 5.4, which isn't great, but is far, far better than Westbrook's 43.2 ERA from today, which balooned his season ERA to over 12. :eek:

He's only 24 though, and towards his last few innings he was much more comfortable.

I'm happy with what I saw.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

:laugh: Yea thats what sucks about living in Wyoming. But I got XM last year just so I could get Yankee games :salute:
It just sounds like hes always in a jam. Every inning I heard Sterling say: Wright gets out of a Jam. But for a first start its not bad. He got all the kinks and butterflies out of his system now :rockon:

But we will see what happens.
Once summer starts I will head back to Connecticut where I can watch the Yes network. Thats the only part I like about being back there really :laugh: and my Grandma lives there.

Plus im more busier then past years anyways. . But I called off work for being sick today otherwise I wouldnt get to listen to the game. :(

I would love to get MLB TV though. I've got money for it but I wont buy it because it would be a waste to miss a lot of games do to work and stuff.

[keithbishop]

Two walks by Jaret....I mean Chase Wright to open the game. It's rookie against rookie.

Meanwhile, Dice-K has retired the first six with ease at the Rogers Center. He's no rookie.

Wait, maybe he is. :confused:


Ichiro rules or Matsui rules?? Ichiro rules: yes. Matsui rules: No, because he played professionally in Japan. Don't ask me to explain.... I still don't understand the rules. :ugh:

As RYO said, you spoke too soon about Wright. He did OK..... quite well considering he has only made 2 starts in AA and was understandably nervous. I don't think it took $100 mil. to get him either.

Shall we compare A-Rod's #'s to Pedroia's while we're at it?? :rolleyes:

[RunYouOver]

Ichiro rules or Matsui rules?? Ichiro rules: yes. Matsui rules: No, because he played professionally in Japan. Don't ask me to explain.... I still don't understand the rules. :ugh:

As RYO said, you spoke too soon about Wright. He did OK..... quite well considering he has only made 2 starts in AA and was understandably nervous. I don't think it took $100 mil. to get him either.

Shall we compare A-Rod's #'s to Pedroia's while we're at it?? :rolleyes:


Actually, let's compare there third baseman, Lowell, to ours, A-Rod


Lowell: .267, 0 HR, 8 RBI

A-Rod: .383, 8 HR, 21 RBI


How about their cleanup hitter?

Manny: .209, 0 HR, 6 RBI

A-Rod: .383, 8 HR, 21 RBI


Which one's better? :confused:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Actually, let's compare there third baseman, Lowell, to ours, A-Rod


Lowell: .267, 0 HR, 8 RBI

A-Rod: .383, 0 HR, 8 RBI


How about their cleanup hitter?

Manny: .209, 0 HR, 6 RBI

A-Rod: .383, 8 HR, 21 RBI


Which one's better? :confused:

I thought A-rods stats were better :laugh:

[RunYouOver]

I thought A-rods stats were better :laugh:



Oops :P :P :P

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Oops :P :P :P

Yea, I knew what you meant. Typos suck :(

You can Compare A-rod to the 2nd best players stats this year as well.

A-rod so far is having a better year then everyone. Only like 2 players I think in the AL have a better BA then him. But as far as HRs and RBI's then A-rod owns that category.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

And Boston just lost 2-1 :)

[RunYouOver]

And Boston just lost 2-1 :)


Yep, it'll be a 1 game lead now.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Yep, it'll be a 1 game lead now.

Yea, My day is always good when Boston loses and New York wins :)

and does anyone ever text to:

44636 (4Info)

Thats what the numbers mean^

But I've been doing this since like last year:

and when I'm at work I text: Yankees or Redsox to my phone and it gives me updates.

I also have it programmed so It texts me on finals of those 2 games.

[RunYouOver]

Yea, My day is always good when Boston loses and New York wins :)

and does anyone ever text to:

44636 (4Info)

Thats what the numbers mean^

But I've been doing this since like last year:

and when I'm at work I text: Yankees or Redsox to my phone and it gives me updates.

I also have it programmed so It texts me on finals of those 2 games.


I have internet on my phone...so no. :P

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

I have internet on my phone...so no. :P

:laugh: Yea I'm not cool like that.

and 2 runs score on wild pitch :)

should have been a DP :eek:

[RunYouOver]

Theeeee Yankees win. :)

[orangenblue420]

Theeeee Yankees win. :)


Theeeeee Yaaaaannnnkkkkeeeeeeeeeessssss wiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnnn :rockon:

Member when phil rizutto would call the games and he would be like "thats out of here - back back back - caught by the pitcher" :laugh:

[keithbishop]

Matsui on the mend: Outfielder Hideki Matsui, out since April 8 with an injured left hamstring, is scheduled to start a game at Class A Tampa in the Florida State League on Friday and could be ready to rejoin the Yankees when the team opens a series against the Devil Rays in Tampa next Monday.

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070417&content_id=1914773&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

[orangenblue420]

Matsui on the mend: Outfielder Hideki Matsui, out since April 8 with an injured left hamstring, is scheduled to start a game at Class A Tampa in the Florida State League on Friday and could be ready to rejoin the Yankees when the team opens a series against the Devil Rays in Tampa next Monday.

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070417&content_id=1914773&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

http://www.thesmilies.com/smilies/party0053.gif

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Well, I'm suppose to go to the game tonight, but my friends have flaked out on me, so this sucks :sad:

[orangenblue420]

Well, I'm suppose to go to the game tonight, but my friends have flaked out on me, so this sucks :sad:


I'll go I'll go - get me an e-ticket ASAP

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

I'll go I'll go - get me an e-ticket ASAP
I have the tickets in hand. Get here...NOW

[RunYouOver]

Matsui returning is great news.

All this offense WITHOUT Matsui?!

We'll be even better :smug:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Matsui returning is great news.

All this offense WITHOUT Matsui?!

We'll be even better :smug:
Come to the game. Meet me in paramus. Free ticket.
How old are you? If over 15, all the alcohol you want on me. If under, free hot dogs. Let me know.

[RunYouOver]

Come to the game. Meet me in paramus. Free ticket.
How old are you? If over 15, all the alcohol you want on me. If under, free hot dogs. Let me know.


I'd love to.

No way of getting there though :ugh:

Good luck finding someone though.

(How hard can it be to find a friend who wants to go to a Yankee game, for free!!?) :eek:

[orangenblue420]

Come to the game. Meet me in paramus. Free ticket.
How old are you? If over 15, all the alcohol you want on me. If under, free hot dogs. Let me know.


Hey you didnt offer to get me drunk :confused: What the hell

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Hey you didnt offer to get me drunk :confused: What the hell
Welll, i just kinda assumed you were under 15.

[orangenblue420]

Welll, i just kinda assumed you were under 15.


I just act that way :D

[RunYouOver]

Kei Igawa pitches tonight against the Indians.

Lineup:


YANKEES
Johnny Damon CF
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jason Giambi DH
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Josh Phelps 1B
Melky Cabrera LF

[keithbishop]

So far, so good. 6-2 Yankees 1 out none on top 4th.


Indians SP Sowers was chased after allowing 16 or so ;) hits in the 3rd. It was a 5-run 3rd, but it was hit after hit after hit...... seemed like 16. :laugh:

[keithbishop]

A-Rod's 9th HR :eek: made it 8-2.

Giambi made it back-to-back HR's...... 9-2 bottom 6th.

[RunYouOver]

9-2 top of the 9th.

Great game Yanks.


Sox won :(

[RunYouOver]

Ballgame over, Yankees win, THEEEEEEEEEE Yankees win!

7-6, back over .500.

Kei gets the win.

A-Rod Homers again.

Giambi homers

Jeter went 3-4

Phelps went 2-4

Proctor, Henn, and Britton came in to allow ZERO runs in 3 innings, as the Yankees bullpen continues to dominate.

More performances like those of Chase yesterday and Kei today, and offensive output like both days, and we'll be fine until the starters return! :)

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

I would have liked to go to the Game NJ

I'm going to 3 games in June and 2 in July though :rockon:
I might see A-rod break the single season HR Record in July :laugh:

Looks like Igawa got another decent start.

and I cant wait til Matsui comes back :rockon:

Our offense is going to be Crazy scary when he comes back.
and our pitching is improved from the beginning of the season :laugh:

Now we play at like 11 o clock tomorrow :eek:

Heres to a sweep right before the Big series vs Boston.

[keithbishop]

http://users.erols.com/kcoblenz/41807ARodJeterDugout1.JPG

They can barely stand the sight of one another :rolleyes:. :laugh:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

http://users.erols.com/kcoblenz/41807ARodJeterDugout1.JPG

They can barely stand the sight of one another :rolleyes:. :laugh:

lol :laugh:

I thought it was something worse then that :eek: :laugh:

[RunYouOver]

Afternoon game today...

1-1 in the sixth.

[SmithOverTO]

Wow...is ARod hitting or WHAT?


Jeez........:jawdrop:

[RunYouOver]

That was what I needed to boost my not-so-great day.

WHAT A GAME :D :D

[PatsCrowEater]

That was what I needed to boost my not-so-great day.

WHAT A GAME :D :D

I agree, that was a great come-from-behind victory for Boston over Toronto today.

Now let's bring on the Yanks!

Hey, am I in the right thread? :confused:

[RunYouOver]

I agree, that was a great come-from-behind victory for the Yanks today.

Now let's bring on the sox!!

Hey, am I in the right thread? :confused:



You sure are!
;)

[lex]

Wow, ARod has been out of his mind. Does anyone think its because when the Yankees wouldnt commit to him, he stopped caring about being loved so much? I had a feeling he might have a big year for that reason.

BTW, Michael Kay has the worst baseball announcers voice in the biz now. Couldnt they find someone better than that? And coming from a Cubs fan thats bad since we have Kermit the frog in the booth.

[keithbishop]

Wow, ARod has been out of his mind. Does anyone think its because when the Yankees wouldnt commit to him, he stopped caring about being loved so much? I had a feeling he might have a big year for that reason.

BTW, Michael Kay has the worst baseball announcers voice in the biz now. Couldnt they find someone better than that? And coming from a Cubs fan thats bad since we have Kermit the frog in the booth.

I'm not sure what flipped the switch with Alex, but he's been amazing. The NY press swarmed him from the moment St started with questions about his opt-out clause..... and he said he was just going to focus on baseball and deal with everything else after the season. It didn't hurt a bit to add his former high school teammate, Doug Mientkiewicz. They trained together prior to ST (A-Rod pushed himself extremely hard in the off-season). It's great to see A-Rod happy. I've never seen a more talented player in pinstripes..... and the boo-birds can go.......



I much prefer the games without Michael Kay. The rest of the TV gang are former players. Al Leiter and Joe Girardi are outstanding. I still miss the best of the bunch, Jim Kaat :salute: , who retired at the end of last season.

[keithbishop]

I agree, that was a great come-from-behind victory for Boston over Toronto today.

Now let's bring on the Yanks!

Hey, am I in the right thread? :confused:

Seems like another team had a come-from-behind win, too (they are from boston, I believe ;) )..... it should be an interesting weekend.

[keithbishop]

The good:

Wang is ready to re-join the Yankees against the D-Rays Tuesday. http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070419&content_id=218858&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp



The bad: RHP prospect Humberto Sanchez (part of the Sheffield trade) will have Tommy John surgery, ending his 2007 season and wiping out a big chunk of 2008. He has tons of talent.... and the Yankees are still loaded with pitching prospects, but obviously this hurts.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

A-rod was 1-5 :coffee:

How is that amazing?? :laugh:

But yea that was sweeeet.

I was listning to the first 7 innings but had to leave so I wouldnt be late for work :(

And I saw it was like 6-2 before I left and then got a text saying A-rod wins it :eek:

He is on a serious tear.

What a great comeback and great momentum going into Fenway :salute:

[lex]

I'm not sure what flipped the switch with Alex, but he's been amazing. The NY press swarmed him from the moment St started with questions about his opt-out clause..... and he said he was just going to focus on baseball and deal with everything else after the season. It didn't hurt a bit to add his former high school teammate, Doug Mientkiewicz. They trained together prior to ST (A-Rod pushed himself extremely hard in the off-season). It's great to see A-Rod happy. I've never seen a more talented player in pinstripes..... and the boo-birds can go.......



I much prefer the games without Michael Kay. The rest of the TV gang are former players. Al Leiter and Joe Girardi are outstanding. I still miss the best of the bunch, Jim Kaat :salute: , who retired at the end of last season.

Yeah, I think having one foot out the door took a lot of pressure off.

Al Leitr is outstanding. I remember him from the games he did with Fox. I wish we could trade you Bob Brenly for Al Leiter...either that or lose Brenly and get Stone back. Also agree on Jim Kaat. That guy was solid.

[keithbishop]

Darrell Rasner was sent down. I think he has to clear waivers before being assigned.

Colter Bean was recalled from Scranton.

http://www.lohud.com/blogs/lohudyankees.html

[RunYouOver]

I personally LOVE Michael Kay as an announcer for the games.

I also love his ESPN Radio show...

He loves baseball, he knows baseball...that's good for me.

[RunYouOver]

Memo to opposing teams:

Don't throw strikes to A-Rod.
:rockon: :rockon:

[DevilSpawn]

Well, that was a kick in the nuts. :mad:

[keithbishop]

Well, that was a kick in the nuts. :mad:

Followed by an ice pick into both eyes and ears. That was an ass-kicking. :mad:

[RunYouOver]

Followed by an ice pick into both eyes and ears. That was an ass-kicking. :mad:


Actually, we kicked THEIR asses, and then helped them up, gave them some ice, and put ourselves to sleep.

!@#$

[DevilSpawn]

It's obvious that the worse losses in Yankee Lore are not the 22-2 blowouts, or even the 1-0 nailbiters thay wastes the effort of a starting pitcher. It's those Mariano blown saves that sting for days. :mad:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

It's obvious that the worse losses in Yankee Lore are not the 22-2 blowouts, or even the 1-0 nailbiters thay wastes the effort of a starting pitcher. It's those Mariano blown saves that sting for days. :mad:

I agree. This loss and every game we lost to Boston pisses me off. But the ones that Mo blows gets to me :(

I was walking back and forth into and out of the bar watching bits and pieces of the game and my heart sank when I saw we were trailing. It was like we lost Game 7 :(

I hate Boston more and more each year. Every year I say I cant hate them any more but I find a way to do so. Makes me sick.

A-rod is still on a tear though but I wish he would have had one last HR in the 9th to give us the lead ;)

Oh well. Lets win the next 2 I guess.

[RunYouOver]

This loss is still hurting hours later. :ugh:

[orangenblue420]

Why does torre insist on putting Mariano in against the Sox - I would love to see his numbers against them - as soon as I saw him come in i knew the game was over for us - I was soooooooooo freakin pissed - all my customers were laughing at me and of course Im the only yankee fan in okieville :fight:

Im a very sore loser - i had a really crappy night after having to watch that and endure the ridicule :sad:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Why does torre insist on putting Mariano in against the Sox - I would love to see his numbers against them - as soon as I saw him come in i knew the game was over for us - I was soooooooooo freakin pissed - all my customers were laughing at me and of course Im the only yankee fan in okieville :fight:

Im a very sore loser - i had a really crappy night after having to watch that and endure the ridicule :sad:

So which pitcher would you rather have Blow the save?? I dont believe in curses and having someones number. When Mo came in I was confident just like every time he comes in.

I hope we have a 2-0 lead tommorow and Mo comes in :rockon:

[keithbishop]

I've been tending to my sick son today, but looks like Karstens debut went about as poorly as I'd feared. Karstens can be good at times, but I know, were there another starter available, Karstens would have gotten another rehab start or 2.

[DevilSpawn]

I'm not worried about this yet. I expected the yanks to win only 1 game but I have my doubts about 2morrow night.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

It would have been nice to steal a win today since we should have got one yesterday.
but Damn..
oh well.

They beat us last April as well :)

[keithbishop]

Hideki Matsui went 1-3 Friday and Saturday in rehab games for class A Tampa. He'll get some simulated game AB's Sunday, then will come off the DL Monday.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Hideki Matsui went 1-3 Friday and Saturday in rehab games for class A Tampa. He'll get some simulated game AB's Sunday, then will come off the DL Monday.

Nice, and Wang is coming back to pitch on Tuesday I think, right??

[PatsCrowEater]

Is your third place team ready for another butt-kicking today?

[RunYouOver]

Is your third place team ready for another butt-kicking today?


Is your excuse for "first in april, third in september" ready?

[SmithOverTO]

Well, I'm rooting for the Yanks today mostly because the Rockies only win when they do :confused:


Ah well...

[DevilSpawn]

Is your third place team ready for another butt-kicking today?
Dice-K will roll craps tonight. Ok, that was bad :heh: but A-Rod will be A-God after tonight. Ok, that was bad :heh: but, man screw them soxes. :laugh:

[keithbishop]

Is your excuse for "first in april, third in september" ready?


Knock it off. The sox were the best 3rd place team in the AL east last season. :eek: :laugh:

Besides..... one of their players will go on the DL late in the season (after a multitude of our players go on the DL early in the season)..... it's all the excuse they need. "If our weak- hitting catcher hadn't went on the DL for a month, we'd have won it all". :rolleyes:

Of course red sox fans have an excuse. They have many years of excuse training.

[PatsCrowEater]

Knock it off. The sox were the best 3rd place team in the AL east last season. :eek: :laugh:

Besides..... one of their players will go on the DL late in the season (after a multitude of our players go on the DL early in the season)..... it's all the excuse they need. "If our weak- hitting catcher hadn't went on the DL for a month, we'd have won it all". :rolleyes:



I'm sure you're aware that Trot, Papelbon, Manny, Wakefield, Clement and Lester were also hurt late last year too.

Speaking of injuries, how is Damon doing? I'm worried about that boy. Every part of his body seems sore or cramped these days. I hope he recovers soon. :D

[keithbishop]

I'm sure you're aware that Trot, Papelbon, Manny, Wakefield, Clement and Lester were also hurt late last year too.

Speaking of injuries, how is Damon doing? I'm worried about that boy. Every part of his body seems sore or cramped these days. I hope he recovers soon. :D

Please don't try to compare those injuries (outside of Lester....which doesn't fall under "injury" necessarily) to those of the Yankees in 2006. Have you forgotten Sheffield's injury (costing him MONTHS, not weeks) and Matsui's horrific broken wrist?? Surely you remember Matsui's injury.....suffered in a game against boston. You may have forgotten about injuries to Cano and Pavano (among others), too..... but I'll never use injuries as an excuse for the Yankees.

Damon is doing quite well. He didn't start Saturday, but PH. He should start tonight. Yep.... he's one tough S.O.B. He plays THROUGH injuries, remember?? I'm sure you haven't forgotten. Some OF's play through injuries when their team needs them..... others just worry about "being Manny". ;)

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Is your excuse for "first in april, third in september" ready?

:laugh: I know. This kid I know( who I didnt even know liked baseball) claims hes a Boston fan and how they are better then us :laugh:

But I basically said: Congrats on locking up the division in April like you always do :coffee:

[RunYouOver]

Rally, rally.....

[RunYouOver]

Great game...through 6 1/2, 5-4 Yanks.

Matsuzaka's ERA went up to 3.67 today. :)

[RunYouOver]

7-6 Sox, bottom 8th...

[RunYouOver]

Going to the top of the 9th vs Papelbon down 1.

A-Rod bats fourth this inning.

[RunYouOver]

And the Yankees have lost 7-6. :ugh:

[keithbishop]

And the Yankees have lost 7-6. :ugh:

A couple of things to think about: boston can't avoid Wang and Matsui next weekend. It's amazing we made a game out of this one.... just as it was amazing we blew game 1. It will be great to see the sox again so soon.

[DevilSpawn]

They deserved it. Took out Mariano, 4 HRs in a row, come from behind every game. Not much you can say except see you next weekend in the Boogie Down. :smug:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

That sucked :(

But its not where you start its where you finish. I cant wait to play Boston again next weekend.

[lex]

That sucked :(

But its not where you start its where you finish. I cant wait to play Boston again next weekend.

No kidding. They have something like 15 more of these.

[horsesense]

It took the Boston Red Sox 10 pitches to hit four straight homers and three days to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees.
HAHA

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

It took the Boston Red Sox 10 pitches to hit four straight homers and three days to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees.
HAHA
And A-Rod has more homers than the whole angels team! :D

[orangenblue420]

It took the Boston Red Sox 10 pitches to hit four straight homers and three days to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees.
HAHA


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[keithbishop]

And A-Rod has more homers than the whole angels team! :D

Yeah, but the Angels getting swept by boston was.... somehow more impressive :confused: .... I guess :confused: .

Gotta love those smack talking Angels fans. :clap:

[horsesense]

First of all. Our series with the sox was a 4 gamer. No sweep there.
We did however sweep the Mariners this week-end..
So, you were saying?
Something about A-who? and no Championships.. :confused:
Yea, thats what I thought.. :laugh:

[orangenblue420]

First of all. Our series with the sox was a 4 gamer. No sweep there.
We did however sweep the Mariners this week-end..
So, you were saying?
Something about A-who? and no Championships.. :confused:
Yea, thats what I thought.. :laugh:


Ummm what are the words im looking for here :confused:

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

oh yeah































BITE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P

[horsesense]

[QUOTE=orangenblue420]Happy Birthday to the smartest Yankees fan I know :salute:
Pretty much a no-brainer with the lot of choices from this joint huh? :laugh:
bwahahahaha.. :laugh:

[orangenblue420]

[QUOTE]
Pretty much a no-brainer with the lot of choices from this joint huh? :laugh:
bwahahahaha.. :laugh:


See post above


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[RunYouOver]

Yankees vs. D-Rays today to hopefully end the losing skid.


Igawa vs. Casey Fossum

at 7 PM on YES

[RunYouOver]

Sportscenter is reporting that WFAN is reporting that Hughes will start on Thursday :ugh:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Yea, it seems Hughes to start!? That's crazy.
I actually have tix to the game!

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

:laugh: @ horsesense trolling like theres no tommorow :laugh:

and Damn we better not lose tonight
Its not looking good but who knows.

I wonder how Hughes will do on Thursday :eek:

Our pitching should be getting put back shortly with Wang coming back and Mike coming back soon and Pavano might be healthy for the home opener next year :rockon: :laugh:

[keithbishop]

:laugh: @ horsesense trolling like theres no tommorow :laugh:



horsesense just PM'd me. A sample:

" I wish I could tell the truth about my love for the Yankees, but I'm afraid you guys won't accept me as one of your own. "

Cut him some slack. I think he's OK. I found the PM to be quite touching.

[orangenblue420]

Yankees vs. D-Rays today to hopefully end the losing skid.


Igawa vs. Casey Fossum

at 7 PM on YES


I repeat ***** * ** *** * **** * ***** * **** * * * ***** * * ** ******* :fight:

[PatsCrowEater]

Sportscenter is reporting that WFAN is reporting that Hughes will start on Thursday :ugh:

Desperate times require desperate measures.

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

Part of me is worried...there's a lot of pressure on Hughes here...the team is in the midst of a losing streak, the pitching staff is in shambles with the injuries it's been facing...we all know one game doesn't make or break a player, but I would feel much much more comfortable if Hughes was making his first major league start on the road in another ballpark, say against the royals maybe?! lol

nonetheless, i'm stoked to see him pitch!

[keithbishop]

Desperate times require desperate measures.

The Yankees, as always, will persevere. Hughes can handle a start or 2. If it goes beyond that, I'll be surprised, but he certainly has the talent to earn more starts.

No excuses for injuries (I'll sae that for .....fans of other teams ;) )...... just "play ball!!".

[horsesense]

horsesense just PM'd me. A sample:

" I wish I could tell the truth about my love for the Yankees, but I'm afraid you guys won't accept me as one of your own. "

Cut him some slack. I think he's OK. I found the PM to be quite touching.
:laugh:
Good one KB..
I was too busy watching Weaver get pounced on by the Tigers to care what the Yankees were doin.. Did they lose again? ;)

[keithbishop]

:laugh:
Good one KB..
I was too busy watching Weaver get pounced on by the Tigers to care what the Yankees were doin.. Did they lose again? ;)

I think the Yankees won by 30 or so runs, but am not exactly sure ;) .

Seriously, though, I don't like seeing Weaver get roughed up (unless the Yankees do it, of course). Jared can be everything Jeff Weaver ISN'T.

[horsesense]

Youre right about that. The Kid was having problems with his release last night. Threw over 70 pitches in the first 5 outs.. :eek: That was a first for him btw..

[SmithOverTO]

Watched some highlights of the Yank's game last night and boy Upton's homer was the foulest homerun I've ever seen :laugh:

[RunYouOver]

Watched some highlights of the Yank's game last night and boy Upton's homer was the foulest homerun I've ever seen :laugh:


Was that the linedrivish one?


They showed it zoomed in all the way, and you'll never guess how it landed.

VERY bottom left corner of the foul pole is what it bounced off of. :ugh:

[SmithOverTO]

Was that the linedrivish one?


They showed it zoomed in all the way, and you'll never guess how it landed.

VERY bottom left corner of the foul pole is what it bounced off of. :ugh:


Yeah, it looked like a wicked foul nothing more...took a chunk out of the pole too :laugh:

[RunYouOver]

Yeah, it looked like a wicked foul nothing more...took a chunk out of the pole too :laugh:


I was pretty pissed when it was called a homerun until I saw the replay--then I was even more angry. It was literally about 1-2 inches away from being foul.

[SmithOverTO]

I was pretty pissed when it was called a homerun until I saw the replay--then I was even more angry. It was literally about 1-2 inches away from being foul.


For some reason it reminded me of Matt Chico's wild pitch. Have you seen that?

[mdterps]

I was pretty pissed when it was called a homerun until I saw the replay--then I was even more angry. It was literally about 1-2 inches away from being foul.

ANYONE HAVE A PIC OR A VID?

[SmithOverTO]

ANYONE HAVE A PIC OR A VID?

Dude...go to TampaBayDevilRays.com and click on multmedia then click on Top Plays Archive...its not that hard. :coffee:

[RunYouOver]

For some reason it reminded me of Matt Chico's wild pitch. Have you seen that?


Probably...can't remember it off the top of my head though...

[SmithOverTO]

Probably...can't remember it off the top of my head though...

http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/multimedia/tp_archive.jsp?c_id=was


Enjoy :laugh:

[RunYouOver]

:laugh: :laugh: That's worse than the Mayor's!!!

[RunYouOver]

Another day, another loss, another time with the bullpen to be blamed. :ugh:

[keithbishop]

Moose will start Friday in AA, then will re-join the Yankees next Tuesday.


Tonight's loss was disgusting. This IS a talented BP, but April has been utter chaos due to lack of innings from our starters. Wang did a tremendous job before tiring in the 7th, but the BP couldn't seal the deal. Keep in mind, though, that things will fall in place with Pettitte, Wang, and Moose heading the rotation.

We also had an 8-11 start in 2005. The slow starts get frustrating (only 9-8 in 2006).

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Damn.. I hate losing on the same days that Boston loses. We could be 2 back had we won our last 2 :coffee:

Shoulda, Coulda, woulda.

Damn...

Another bad April for us :(

[orangenblue420]

Damn.. I hate losing on the same days that Boston loses. We could be 2 back had we won our last 2 :coffee:

Shoulda, Coulda, woulda.

Damn...

Another bad April for us :(


Its all about Aug, Sept n October - we should know by now the Yanks dont always start off the hottest team but usually end up being one of em in october :D

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

wooooo
I'm damn excited for tomorrow's game!!!

[horsesense]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[orangenblue420]

:laugh:

http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Messages/policier-banni-458.gif from OUR Yankees thread :cheeky:























But I still love ya ;)
http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Amour/0035.gif

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Messages/policier-banni-458.gif from OUR Yankees thread :cheeky:






















But I still love ya ;)
http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Amour/0035.gif

Might as well just start sleeping with a sox fan!

[RunYouOver]

Looking forward to tomorrow's game!!!

And they better win tonight :heh:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Looking forward to tomorrow's game!!!

And they better win tonight :heh:

We didnt win .. :laugh:

But I cant wait to see Phils Debut :rockon:

[RunYouOver]

Hey, that rainout was like a win...break for our bullpen first off, and second off pettitte pitches against the sox now. :)

TONIGHT'S PHIL'S DEBUT!

[RunYouOver]

I'm happy with Hughes start today.

Not electrifying, but for being on a 90 pitch limit, he got used to the game and did well.

Didn't matter if he gave up one run though, considering the Yankees are scoreless in the 9th.

[keithbishop]

I'm happy with Hughes start today.

Not electrifying, but for being on a 90 pitch limit, he got used to the game and did well.

Didn't matter if he gave up one run though, considering the Yankees are scoreless in the 9th.

He had his moments. His changeup (which he was to be working on in AAA) looked sharp. He has the stuff.... he has the makeup..... we'll have to see if he gets another shot Tuesday.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

I didnt get to see the game but it seems like he settled down after the first. Its funny how young he is :eek:

I look forward to him in the future.

Now we have to play Boston :coffee:

[horsesense]

Hi Yankee fans :D
Hows the view from down there? :laugh:

[RunYouOver]

Beat Boston.

[keithbishop]

Hi Yankee fans :D
Hows the view from down there? :laugh:

Where was your smack when your Angels missed the playoffs last season??

C'mon..... you can admit your love for the Yankees. ;)

[horsesense]

Where was your smack when your Angels missed the playoffs last season??

C'mon..... you can admit your love for the Yankees. ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
I was saving for this season when the Yankees wont..
We can have us a lil side wager if you like. Say season end records. Maybe a 12 pack of our favorite refreshment? :beer:

[Gyro]

Well, Burnett finally pitched a good game and was consistent throughout the game, instead of collapsing the 2nd or 3rd time through the opponents' lineup. :coffee:

[keithbishop]

Well, Burnett finally pitched a good game and was consistent throughout the game, instead of collapsing the 2nd or 3rd time through the opponents' lineup. :coffee:

Burnett was brilliant last night.

[keithbishop]

:laugh: :laugh:
I was saving for this season when the Yankees wont..
We can have us a lil side wager if you like. Say season end records. Maybe a 12 pack of our favorite refreshment? :beer:

We have a bet. :beer:

[keithbishop]

Phil Hughes will start Tuesday vs. Texas. Mussina returns Thursday.

[horsesense]

We have a bet. :beer:
Excellent!! Do we wanna just bet on records at seasons end?

[Medford Bronco]

I have to say not being mean but the Yanks could be in trouble if they dont turn it around soon..

It has nothing to do with the Sox. It has to do with their starting pitching, which is pretty banged up and it has shown that Wright and Hughes were rushed a bit because of their unfortunate circumstances.

To get swept by a bad Tampa team is not good for anyone.

I think they will be fine but need to start playing better starting vs the Sox this weekend. It is going to be tough as the Sox are playing well when not facing Toronto their nemesis.

I say the Sox win 2 out of 3 this weeked. Just my humble non-biased opinon.

I dont have any agenda. I respect the yanks a lot because of KB :salute:

[horsesense]

I agree, although I think there is still a lot of season left. The starters early struggles are wearing down the bullpen as well, and thats thier problem. The batting order is still tops in the league. With 135-140 games to go Im not counting them out of anything. KBs got my respect as well.




too bad hes a Yankees fan.. ;)

[keithbishop]

I agree, although I think there is still a lot of season left. The starters early struggles are wearing down the bullpen as well, and thats thier problem. The batting order is still tops in the league. With 135-140 games to go Im not counting them out of anything. KBs got my respect as well.




too bad hes a Yankees fan.. ;)

Tough being a Yankees fan with these games. :brick: :brick:

Top-to-bottom, they are embarrassing to watch. In 5 of the past 6 games, our starter hasn't been able to get through the 5th.

Thanks for the compliment (Medford, too :salute: ), but tonight's game has me feeling devastated.

[keithbishop]

Excellent!! Do we wanna just bet on records at seasons end?

Yeah... I'm up for it. What's your brand of choice, BTW??

[DevilSpawn]

Preseason starts in August, right? :mad:

[horsesense]

Its just one loss, itll turn.. You and I both know this game is all about streaks.

[keithbishop]

Its just one loss, itll turn.. You and I both know this game is all about streaks.

Yeah..... it's just more fun being in one of those other streaks. ;)

[horsesense]

Itll come..

and if doesnt, well football seasons right around the corner. ;)
I drink Corona Light, how bout you? We can work out the specifics later..
Have a good one.

[RunYouOver]

The Yankees are really performing poorly.

[SmithOverTO]

The Yankees are really performing poorly.


Now ya know how we Rockies fans feel...the one year I jump on the Yanks bandwagon and this happens :mad:


It must be me :goofy: :sad:

[RunYouOver]

Now ya know how we Rockies fans feel...the one year I jump on the Yanks bandwagon and this happens :mad:


It must be me :sad:


YOU!

GET OUT!!!

:P :P

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Yankees going for 8 straight tommorow :salute: :coffee:

But damn it is frustrating.
Losing 7 in a row is tough.

Hopefully we win the next 2 at least and turn it around :salute:

Were playing patheticly.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

I heard that if we get swept by Boston Torre's Job is in serious Jepardy :coffee: :eek:

[keithbishop]

I heard that if we get swept by Boston Torre's Job is in serious Jepardy :coffee: :eek:

Same BS ESPN spewed at the end of last season. If Torre is fired in April, Steinbrenner is being an idiot again. The players are responsible for this mess. Our starting pitching has SUCKED. No manager in the game could work around that.

[RunYouOver]

Same BS ESPN spewed at the end of last season. If Torre is fired in April, Steinbrenner is being an idiot again. The players are responsible for this mess. Our starting pitching has SUCKED. No manager in the game could work around that.


I'm not as optimistic.

His use of the bullpen has been questionable.

I think we could be doing a little bit better right now, but nothing that seriously his fault that I think he should be fired.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Same BS ESPN spewed at the end of last season. If Torre is fired in April, Steinbrenner is being an idiot again. The players are responsible for this mess. Our starting pitching has SUCKED. No manager in the game could work around that.

Yea I know. Last season they acted like it was official. :eek:
Just some more rumors that I hear. I wont believe it til I see it though.

I think George should manage the team :laugh:
Hes not very smart with the game of baseball though.

He just sees whos good and gets them.
Sometimes he pisses me off but at least he tries.

And lets hope for a win today.
Its hard to believe that our last win was A-rods walk off HR vs The D-rays.
and we should have lost that game :(

[DawgFanatic]

heard torre's job is in jeopardy if they get swept by b-town.....who would of thought the d-backs would have a better record than the yanks right now ?? :goofy:


:D

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

heard torre's job is in jeopardy if they get swept by b-town.....who would of thought the d-backs would have a better record than the yanks right now ?? :goofy:


:D

Who would have thought ONLY 2 teams would have a worse record then us at this time as well :eek:

[DevilSpawn]

Why should Uncle George think of firing Torre? We were 11-19, took 5 in Boston late in the year and cruised to another disappointing post season. Once our arms get healthy, we'll rise to the top again.

[RunYouOver]

Why should Uncle George think of firing Torre? We were 11-19, took 5 in Boston late in the year and cruised to another disappointing post season. Once our arms get healthy, we'll rise to the top again.


Oh I agree!

I'm not saying he should be fired.

I'm just saying a few of the things he has done so far have been a little questionable, but not so much so that he deserves to be fired.

The team will turn it around, it's just a matter of when.

And it better be soon, because the games are getting harder and harder to watch :(

[horsesense]

Dont look now, but the Yankees may win one..
Oh, and this Torre being fired nonsense is just more media hype BS!!!





(actually just hoping to jinx them by bringing this back up to the top..) ;)

[keithbishop]

Dont look now, but the Yankees may win one..





(actually just hoping to jinx them by bringing this back up to the top..) ;)


Thanks for the heartfelt PM's (A POEM about Doug Mientkiewicz?? I was staggered..... that must have been incredibly difficult [ "Doug Mientkiewicz is more wonderful than a BLT sandwich" was kind of weak, but the rest was fine....and your heart was in the right place :salute: ]), but you shouldn't take last night's loss so hard.

Keep up the "I was trying to jinx....." stuff, at least until you're ready to officially announce that you're a Yankees fan. Your secret is safe with me. ;)

[horsesense]

:shake:
but I do wanna see the stadium before it comes down.. Ever been there KB?

[horsesense]

dont get me wrong. I will never be a fan of the Yankees, but I have loads of respect for thier history, and accomplisments. If youre any kind of baseball fan (besides a Red Sox fan maybe) you have to at least recognize them for that. :salute:

[keithbishop]

Fantastic job by Kei Igawa: 6 IP 1 H 4 BB 6 K
after he took over for starter Jeff Karstens, who left after facing 2 batters (bruised left knee, courtesy of a line drive off Lugo's bat).

3-0 Yankees after 6.

[keithbishop]

:shake:
but I do wanna see the stadium before it comes down.. Ever been there KB?

I haven't. It's a shame, but it just hasn't been possible.

[keithbishop]

dont get me wrong. I will never be a fan of the Yankees, but I have loads of respect for the history, and accomplisments. If your any kind of baseball fan (besides a Red Sox fan maybe) you have to at least recognize them for that. :salute:

There you go. I quite enjoy your comments. BTW. Should I admit I made things up about your PM's?? :jawdrop: ;) :laugh:

[horsesense]

:laugh:
Dude!! You even had me going.. I thought you were talkin about someone else.
Thats funny!!!(like someone actually sent you a poem :doh: :laugh: )
Youll get yours!!! ALL of you Yankees will get yours!! and It will ba a wonderful thing.. ;) :laugh:

[keithbishop]

:laugh: :laugh:
Dude!! You even had me going.. I thought you were talkin about someone else.
Thats funny!!!
Youll get yours!!! ALL of you Yankees will get yours!! and It will ba a wonderful thing.. ;) :laugh:

I thought "Poem about Doug Mientkiewicz (pronounced "Mint Kay Vich") " gave it away. :laugh:

[SmithOverTO]

There you go. I quite enjoy your comments. BTW. Should I admit I made things up about your PM's?? :jawdrop: ;) :laugh:


I was actually wondering about that (I've been lurking on this thread for quite awhile)...and it seemed to require alot of work and effort not usually characteristics of Angels fans :O :D

[horsesense]

:laugh: :laugh:
Oh man!!! Dont erase anything.. Itll be fun going back at the end of the season and reading that again. Thanks alot!

[horsesense]

I was actually wondering about that (I've been lurking on this thread for quite awhile)...and it seemed to require alot of work and effort not usually characteristics of Angels fans
Coming from a Yankees fan Im gonna take that as a compliment.. ;)

[SmithOverTO]

Coming from a Yankees fan Im gonna take that as a compliment.. ;)

Alas...I'm not. Merely an apologist :cheers:

[NJBRONCOSFAN]

uh oh..farnsworth is in! :eek:

[keithbishop]

Big win. Igawa was great. Farnsworth was OK. Mo was Mo.


Thanks to FOX, I had to listen to the game :brick: , but will watch it tonight on MLBTV's archive coverage.

[horsesense]

Congrats Yankee fans.. Now if youll pardon me I have a real game to get back to. :salute:
Yo Joisey Boy, how are ya? ;)

[DevilSpawn]

I haven't. It's a shame, but it just hasn't been possible.

:eek:

You MUST see it. :smug: Maybe I am a homer because, well it's my home and I used to see it out of my bedroom window as a kid. But the atmosphere is electric and I can imagine it being tenfold for an out of towner. I will probably cry when it's torn down since it's a part of my childhood and life... and the traffic during construction of the new park will screw me up big time. :mad:

[keithbishop]

Congrats Yankee fans.. Now if youll pardon me I have a real game to get back to. :salute:
Yo Joisey Boy, how are ya? ;)

Real game. NHL?? :confused:

SURELY not the Angels. ;)

[keithbishop]

Before paying attention to any other team in the injury department , try this on for size:

Initially reported as a "bruised knee", SP Jeff Karstens has a broken fibula :eek: . No reports yet on his projected return, but I'd expect it to be September at the earliest.

[DevilSpawn]

Before paying attention to any other team in the injury department , try this on for size:

Initially reported as a "bruised knee", SP Jeff Karstens has a broken fibu :eek: la. No reports yet on his projected return, but I'd expect it to be September at the earliest.
What was the name of that famous Queen song... :confused:

[horsesense]

Real game. NHL?? :confused:

SURELY not the Angels. ;)
Yea those guys..
Initially reported as a "bruised knee", SP Jeff Karstens has a broken fibula . No reports yet on his projected return, but I'd expect it to be September at the earliest.
Thats not good..

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Bout time we won :salute:

I saw we only gave up 1 run and thought Karstens pitched a Gem :laugh:

But I'm glad Igawa pitched well. He's been frustrating me so far. :(

Now lets win 2 in a row :eek:

[RunYouOver]

Bout time we won :salute:

I saw we only gave up 1 run and thought Karstens pitched a Gem :laugh:

But I'm glad Igawa pitched well. He's been frustrating me so far. :(

Now lets win 2 in a row :eek:


Me too, I'm glad Igawa pitched well....and while I hate an injury, especially to any Yankee, Karstens HAS NOT been pitching well, and this also means Hughes is likely here to stay. :)

[keithbishop]

Me too, I'm glad Igawa pitched well....and while I hate an injury, especially to any Yankee, Karstens HAS NOT been pitching well, and this also means Hughes is likely here to stay. :)


True, but keep in mind that Karstens pitched quite well for us last season and was rushed back from the DL this season. Following his last rehab start this season, Cashman said he needed at least 1 more rehab start, but we had too many injuries to allow for it.

[RunYouOver]

That's true..


DOUG MIENTKEVITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


YEAH!!!

[DevilSpawn]

Doug Minkywinkyvich!!! :rockon: :rockon:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Derek Jeter with a late HR.

Hopefully we can score 4 in the 9th :salute:

[keithbishop]

Wang has a split fingernail (index finger, I believe) and, according to Torre, his next start is in doubt.

What's next?? I've never seen a run of pitching injuries like this. :sad:

[RunYouOver]

Wang has a split fingernail (index finger, I believe) and, according to Torre, his next start is in doubt.

What's next?? I've never seen a run of pitching injuries like this. :sad:


This is insane :(

[keithbishop]

Colter Bean has been called up to replace Karstens. I'd have preferred Chris Britton, but Bean did OK in his 1st stint in the majors this season.

[horsesense]

at least your boys avoided the sweep
so its still Torres job to keep ;)
(rather then pm KB I thought Id share this time) :laugh:
Better luck next time boys!! :beer:

[keithbishop]

at least your boys avoided the sweep
so its still Torres job to keep ;)
(rather then pm KB I thought Id share this time) :laugh:
Better luck next time boys!! :beer:

sssshhhhhh!!! let's not mention "luck", or another starting pitcher will get hurt

[RunYouOver]

Steinbrenner backed Torre, Cashman, and the Yankees today.

Good.

[Medford Bronco]

Steinbrenner backed Torre, Cashman, and the Yankees today.

Good.


Can he produce some pitching for you guys? It is sorely needed

No offense but the Yanks remind me of the 90s Texas Rangers. All offense and not great pitching. Yes injuries suck but even with a healthy Mussina your bullpen is not as good as it used to be.

Some trades should be in order. I am sure NY will be fine. They always are like a cat. No matter how fall they fall out of a tree, they always land on their feet.

[RunYouOver]

Can he produce some pitching for you guys? It is sorely needed

No offense but the Yanks remind me of the 90s Texas Rangers. All offense and not great pitching. Yes injuries suck but even with a healthy Mussina your bullpen is not as good as it used to be.

Some trades should be in order. I am sure NY will be fine. They always are like a cat. No matter how fall they fall out of a tree, they always land on their feet.


The 90s rangers?

Sounds like the Rangers of the past few years! :laugh:

It'll come around....we haven't even gotten through the original starting rotation once. :ugh:

[orangenblue420]

I sent Jeter to my son and a girl I work with thats a yankees fan and Ortiz to a red sux fan I know - he laughed his ass off - only problem with Big Pappi is he cant say most english names :laugh:

I dont know if it costs anything - prolly does - i didnt care it was fun as hell

http://mlb.xm.varitalk.com/

[RunYouOver]

I sent Jeter to my son and a girl I work with thats a yankees fan and Ortiz to a red sux fan I know - he laughed his ass off - only problem with Big Pappi is he cant say most english names :laugh:

I dont know if it costs anything - prolly does - i didnt care it was fun as hell

http://mlb.xm.varitalk.com/


I've been doing that all week :cheers:

[keithbishop]

Phil Hughes, take 2 tonight. :rockon:

[RunYouOver]

Phil Hughes, take 2 tonight. :rockon:


I'm predicting:

5 1/3 IP, 4H 2 ER, 7Ks, and the W while throwing 91 pitches. :salute:

[Broncomania96]

I'm predicting:

5 1/3 IP, 4H 2 ER, 7Ks, and the W while throwing 91 pitches. :salute:

5 IP 7 hits 3 runs 4 Ks and a ND

[horsesense]

1-1/3 IP 16 hits 9ERs 1k and another L.. :coffee:

[orangenblue420]

1-1/3 IP 16 hits 9ERs 1k and another L.. :coffee:


Damn you I thought I banned you from this thread :fight:

http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Messages/bye-bye-6248.gif

http://smileys.sur-la-toile.com/repository/Amour/kikoo-calin-8624.gif

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

I'm predicting 7.0 innings 5 hits 0 ER :eek: and 102 pitches And a 7-1 Yankees win :salute:

[RunYouOver]

I'm predicting 7.0 innings 5 hits 0 ER :eek: and 102 pitches And a 7-1 Yankees win :salute:


He's on a strict 90 pitch limit that would only be lifted if he was throwing a no-hitter or a perfect game.

Unfortunately, that means this is more than likely another 5 pitcher game. :ugh:

[RunYouOver]

1-1/3 IP 16 hits 9ERs 1k and another L.. :coffee:


Wanna bet on it? :rolleyes: :fight:

[keithbishop]

1-1/3 IP 16 hits 9ERs 1k and another L.. :coffee:

At least he didn't walk anyone. :cheeky: :laugh:

[horsesense]

At least he didn't walk anyone. :cheeky: :laugh:
:laugh: :laugh:
Good one KB..
A few of you Yankee fans make it hard to not like.. :salute:

[RunYouOver]

Good one KB..
A few of you Yankee fans make it hard to not like.. :salute:


What? :P :P :fight:

[horsesense]

that goes for you to RYO..
Are the Yanks losing again? :D

[keithbishop]

:laugh: :laugh:
Good one KB..
A few of you Yankee fans make it hard to not like.. :salute:

(singing) Every cloud has a silver lining............


You're OK for an Angels fan. Fidel Castro is an Angels fan.... and you're at least twice as cool. ;) :laugh:

Yes, I like to make things up.

[horsesense]

You're OK for an Angels fan. Fidel Castro is an Angels fan.... and you're at least twice as cool. ;) :laugh:

Yes, I like to make things up. [/QUOTE]
:laugh: LMFAO!!!!
Dude!!! :laugh:
Youre too funny Bro.. Excuse me while I watch a replay of Vlad. Gs grand slam.
(Yes it just happened)

[keithbishop]

You're OK for an Angels fan. Fidel Castro is an Angels fan.... and you're at least twice as cool. ;) :laugh:

Yes, I like to make things up.
:laugh: LMFAO!!!!
Dude!!! :laugh:
Youre too funny Bro.. Excuse me while I watch a replay of Vlad. Gs grand slam.
(Yes it just happened)[/QUOTE]

Not making this up...... Phil Hughes' line through 5:

0 H 0 R 3 BB 4 K 63 pitches :rockon: The kid is dealing!!!!!!!

9-0 Yankees.

[keithbishop]

Unreal..........

Hughes through 6: 0 H 3 BB 6 K 77 pitches :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

Still 9-0 Yankees.

[keithbishop]

Hughes left after 82 pitches..... tweaked a hamstring :sad: . He left with an 0-2 count on Teixeira.

6.1 IP 0 H 3 BB 6 K .

[horsesense]

Hughes left after 82 pitches..... tweaked a hamstring . He left with an 0-2 count on Teixeira.
No way!! :eek:
I remember a year like that when Mo Vaughn first came to play for the Angels.
Thats too bad guys..

[keithbishop]

Mike Myers relieved Hughes. 0 hits through 7 for Texas.

[keithbishop]

No way!! :eek:
I remember a year like that when Mo Vaughn first came to play for the Angels.
Thats too bad guys..


It's insane. We used 9 starting pitchers in April (5 rookies :eek: :eek: ). Moose, Wang, Pavano, and Karstens have been on the DL.

[horsesense]

Thats the last time I talk crap before the game..
Your boys are doomed now.. ;)
That sucks about Hughes tho..

[keithbishop]

Texas broke up the no hitter in the 8th.

[CinnaMunMun]

So, Yankees. I looked at the MLB records, what the heck is happening?

Did you guys hit a minor slump like the Rockies are in? ;)

[keithbishop]

So, Yankees. I looked at the MLB records, what the heck is happening?

Did you guys hit a minor slump like the Rockies are in? ;)

Quoting myself from earlier in the thread:

It's insane. We used 9 starting pitchers in April (5 rookies ). Moose, Wang, Pavano, and Karstens have been on the DL.

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ESPN thinks Hughes hyperextended his knee.... possibly less serious than a hamstring injury (crosses fingers).

[SmithOverTO]

Wow...the Yanks look as if they have some anger :eek: :P :salute:

[keithbishop]

Wow...the Yanks look as if they have some anger :P :salute:

Depressing win. I can't believe Hughes was hurt in the 7th inning of a no hitter. :sad:

I don't suppose there will be anything official until tomorrow at the earliest, but I'm listening to the WCBS postgame show.

................... Torre said it is a "significant hamstring pull.....guess he'll be out at least 6 weeks"................. dear God.... . :brick:

Torre said he has no idea who will start 5 days from now....definitely not Hughes. I'd guess matt DeSalvo will be called up from AAA.

[SmithOverTO]

Depressing win. I can't believe Hughes was hurt in the 7th inning of a no hitter. :sad:

I don't suppose there will be anything official until tomorrow at the earliest, but I'm listening to the WCBS postgame show.

................... Torre said it is a "significant hamstring pull.....guess he'll be out at least 6 weeks"................. dear God.... . :brick:

Torre said he has no idea who will start 5 days from now....definitely not Hughes. I'd guess matt DeSalvo will be called up from AAA.


That really sucks, I really wanted to watch him pitch some more.


I've heard him compared to Matt Cain, and Cain is just amazing.

[SmithOverTO]

That really sucks, I really wanted to watch him pitch some more.


I've heard him compared to Matt Cain, and Cain is just amazing.


KB, man I feel your pain. Four years ago Shawn Chacon was 11-3 and had a 3.20 era and was on pace for a CY YOUNG FOR A COLORADO PITCHER. And then he got shoulder stiffness and was shut down. It was horrible.

[keithbishop]

KB, man I feel your pain. Four years ago Shawn Chacon was 11-3 and had a 3.20 era and was on pace for a CY YOUNG FOR A COLORADO PITCHER. And then he got shoulder stiffness and was shut down. It was horrible.

I didn't think I'd live to see injuries to starting pitchers in 3 consecutive games. I was wrong. :mad:

No excuses, though. These are still the Yankees. Mike Mussina returns Thursday, but Matt DeSalvo or Darrell Rasner wil have to replace Hughes in the rotation.

Rotation (I can live with it, but the injuries are infuriating):
Pettitte
Moose
Wang
Igawa
????

Starters on DL:
Pavano
Karstens
Hughes

[SmithOverTO]

I didn't think I'd live to see injuries to starting pitchers in 3 consecutive games. I was wrong. :mad:

No excuses, though. These are still the Yankees. Mike Mussina returns Thursday, but Matt DeSalvo or Darrell Rasner wil have to replace Hughes in the rotation.

Rotation (I can live with it, but the injuries are infuriating):
Pettitte
Moose
Wang
Igawa
????

Starters on DL:
Pavano
Karstens
Hughes

3 at once? :eek:

Man, thats bitter. Think Cashman will look at help in July or dig into the farm well?

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

He's on a strict 90 pitch limit that would only be lifted if he was throwing a no-hitter or a perfect game.

Unfortunately, that means this is more than likely another 5 pitcher game. :ugh:

He was throwing a no no :salute:

I'm pissed he got hurt. :(

Oh well at least we won and we got a good start from our starter :eek:

[keithbishop]

3 at once? :eek:

Man, thats bitter. Think Cashman will look at help in July or dig into the farm well?

The bidding on Clemens has started.

I guess Pavano may pitch again....eventually. He threw a BP session last weekend and is to throw another by tomorrow. MAYBE he gets a minor league rehab start Monday, another Saturday the 12th..... and can re-join the Yankees by May 17th, but I expect nothing from him. Hell...it may be August 17th with the way he gets hurt ever other day.

Rasner has some major league experience for us. An off day May 14th will help. I just hope that Moose is ready. Just a guess, but I think Cashman would have preferred letting him get a minor league rehab start or 2 before activating him from the DL.

Matt DeSalvo is 3-0 with a 1.05 ERA at AAA, so he'll also be an option.

[orangenblue420]

Depressing win. I can't believe Hughes was hurt in the 7th inning of a no hitter. :sad:

I don't suppose there will be anything official until tomorrow at the earliest, but I'm listening to the WCBS postgame show.

................... Torre said it is a "significant hamstring pull.....guess he'll be out at least 6 weeks"................. dear God.... . :brick:

Torre said he has no idea who will start 5 days from now....definitely not Hughes. I'd guess matt DeSalvo will be called up from AAA.


Damn - I give with this pitching BS - :ugh:

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Damn...... Thats Really sucks.
How can one team have this many pitching injuries??? :(

I kept getting texts at work about No no thru 1 thru 2 and all that. and then I heard he was a little hurt.

Damn...

6 weeks seems like ages :eek:

[orangenblue420]

All the $$$ in MLB cant keep you from injuries - so everyone who throws the $$ factor in our face can kiss my grits http://forum.digital-digest.com/images/smilies/1/asskiss.gif

[DevilSpawn]

Are we being punked??? :ugh:

[PatsCrowEater]

Are we being punked??? :ugh:

Some might call it the "Condemnation from Red Sox Nation."

I would never say that, but some might.


This one has to sting the most for the Yankees and their fans.

[keithbishop]

Some might call it the "Condemnation from Red Sox Nation."

I would never say that, but some might.


This one has to sting the most for the Yankees and their fans.

The fact remains that, frustration aside, injuries can't be used as an excuse for the Yankees. Someone else is required to step up..... and the excuses can be saved for fans of other teams.

[RunYouOver]

Some might call it the "Condemnation from Red Sox Nation."

I would never say that, but some might.


This one has to sting the most for the Yankees and their fans.


It does.

I was thrilled with his performance up to that point...could not be happier. Looked like things were turning around, AND we had our future.....That was depressing :ugh:


On the bright side, this won't wear out his arm, AND we know he's for real.

[keithbishop]

http://yankees.lohudblogs.com/2007/05/02/breaking-news-miller-fired/

The Yankees have fired “director of performance enhancement” Marty Miller.

A series of injuries, the latest coming last night when Phil Hughes tore his left hamstring, led to the outster of Miller, who joined the team this season.

Several players had questioned Miller’s methods and his lack of experience in professional baseball.

More on this as it develops. Brian Cashman is expected to discuss the situation later this afternoon.

[richardthebronco]

First my yanks have too many washed up arms one of these days mariano rivera is going to go out there and his arm is going to be A RAG. the boss should have been grooming a CLOSER 4 TO 5 YEARS AGO. GEORGE is VERY LOYAL TO THE GUYS WHO HAVE WON FOR HIM IN THE PAST. which i appreciate. but the way they are going they may have to call up their staff FROM COLUMBUS TO GET THE JOB DONE!!! :coffee:

[orangenblue420]

http://yankees.lohudblogs.com/2007/05/02/breaking-news-miller-fired/

The Yankees have fired “director of performance enhancement” Marty Miller.

A series of injuries, the latest coming last night when Phil Hughes tore his left hamstring, led to the outster of Miller, who joined the team this season.

Several players had questioned Miller’s methods and his lack of experience in professional baseball.

More on this as it develops. Brian Cashman is expected to discuss the situation later this afternoon.


I say kill the SOB :fight:

[RunYouOver]

Thank goodness he's gone.....but his damage has been done :ugh:

[keithbishop]

Keep in mind that the Hughes injury was a freak accident.

Moose/Wang/Matsui, however may have been injured due to the change in conditioning technique. I wonder why both of the new trainers weren't fired......

[horsesense]

Moose/Wang/Matsui, however may have been injured due to the change in conditioning technique
All 3 of these guys went out with the same injury because of the way they were warming up, and or stretching? :confused:
I

[keithbishop]

All 3 of these guys went out with the same injury because of the way they were warming up, and or stretching? :confused:
I
That seems to be the case. Several players have been upset about the new training techniques, which placed a heavier emphasis on stretching than anything else. Training SHOULD be a mix of weight lifting, running, and stretching.

From a fellow Yankees fan: http://btbfansite.proboards24.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1178115544


By far the most common cause of hamstring injuries originates from an imbalance between the quadriceps muscles (located at the front of the upper leg) and the hamstring muscles. The quadriceps are a very large, strong group of muscles which help to extend the leg. These muscles can become so strong that they overpower the hamstrings, putting a massive amount of tension on the hamstring muscles. Combine strong quadriceps with weak hamstrings and you have a hamstring injury waiting to happen. Other factors which contribute to hamstring injuries are a lack of flexibility and poor strength of the hamstring muscles. Also, when the hamstrings become fatigued or tired they are more susceptible to injuries.

Another major risk factor is weak hamstring tendons. This is often a result of habitual over-stretching and insufficient strength of the hamstring muscles (weak muscles and weak tendons go together, because activities that strengthen the muscles also strengthen the tendons). Habitual overstretching comes from an excessive practice of daily forward bends with insufficient recovery time in between. This can break down collagen molecules (the building blocks of the tendon) faster than the body can replace them. Yoga teachers are especially at risk for this, because they often maintain a strenuous personal practice and also demonstrate forward bends day after day in their classes.

The people who have the hardest time avoiding excessively stretching an injured hamstring are yoga teachers themselves. Many yoga teachers instinctively feel that they can "stretch their way out" of the injury, so they do too much too fast. They are often reluctant to give up the vigorous practice they love and the busy teaching schedule that earns their livelihood. They feel that to teach properly, they must demonstrate hamstring stretches to their students. Even those who back off from strong hamstring stretches at first often re-introduce them as soon as they start feeling better, which is usually too soon.

Hamstring injuries can be prevented or greatly reduced by properly stretching and warming up the hamstring and quadricep muscles prior to any physical activity, practice or competition. The athlete should participate in a strength and conditioning program appropriate for their sport. Conditioning of the connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) can greatly reduce the incidence of injury. It must also be understood that the rate of strengthening of connective tissue lags behind the rate of strengthening of muscle. Therefore the training program should consist of work involving low weight and high repetitions for 3 to 4 weeks at the beginning of a strength and conditioning program to begin the strengthening process of connecting tissue before muscle strength is increased.

[keithbishop]

Who wants another injury update??? :brick: :brick:

Carl Pavano plans to call Dr. James Andrews on Thursday to schedule an appointment after forearm pain forced him to stop yersterday's BP session.

This is why you should never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever,ever invest in a FA with a shaky past prior to having a big "walk year". Pavano was given huge$$ despite only having 2 seasons in which he wasn't injured.

[BroncoBJ4MVP!!!]

Yea, Its getting to the point that if we finish a game and theres no injuries to our pitching staff I'm confused :( :laugh:

Its pretty sick :coffee:

[keithbishop]

I wonder why both of the new trainers weren't fired......


As it turns out, Dana Cavalea, Miller's assistant and interim replacement, has been working with the Yankees since 2003. Cavalea has worked with Yankees minor leaguers.

[keithbishop]

Thanks to a rainout yesterday/ DH today, it looks like Darrell Rasner and Matt DeSalvo (or Tyler Clippard) will have to make starts Sunday and Monday.

[sneakers]

This is why you should never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever,ever invest in a FA with a shaky past prior to having a big "walk year". Pavano was given huge$$ despite only having 2 seasons in which he wasn't injured.

So you are saying the Yanks will sign both Mark Prior & Kerry Wood next year? ;)

[keithbishop]

3 at once? :eek:

Man, thats bitter. Think Cashman will look at help in July or dig into the farm well?

I'm sure Cashman is looking at trades now. The #5 starter, be it Rasner (most likely bet because he is already on the 40-man roster and has some major league experience), DeSalvo, or Clippard (DeSalvo and Clippard don't have much AAA experience and haven't pitched in the majors), will have to make 6 starts between now and July (scheduled off days allow the #5 spot to be skipped a few times).

Cashman won't make a panic trade, but you never know what will pop up.

[keithbishop]

So you are saying the Yanks will sign both Mark Prior & Kerry Wood next year? ;)

Right after extending Pavano's contract. ;)

[PatsCrowEater]

I hope the Yankees keep Mike Myers for the entire season. He looks great in pinstripes. :D

[RunYouOver]

I would have preferred Clippard over De Salvo, but I guess they're going with who's hot right now....

Let's play two!

[Dutch Bronco]

Makes me curious to find out how much the Yankees will offer Roger Clemens to come to the rescue

[keithbishop]

I hope the Yankees keep Mike Myers for the entire season. He looks great in pinstripes. :D

You're absolutely right. He hasn't been bad at all. He catches flak for not getting EVERY out, but he's been quite effective overall.

[keithbishop]

I would have preferred Clippard over De Salvo, but I guess they're going with who's hot right now....

Let's play two!

I'd guess that one factor is age. DeSalvo is 4 years older. He was taken off the 40 man roster after last season, so he either needs to show something this year or he will be gone, be it via trade or otherwise.

[RunYouOver]

I'd guess that one factor is age. DeSalvo is 4 years older. He was taken off the 40 man roster after last season, so he either needs to show something this year or he will be gone, be it via trade or otherwise.


How old is he 26, 27?

Good win in the first game, now we need to pull off the sweep.

Starting May 3-0 would be good.

[keithbishop]

How old is he 26, 27?

Good win in the first game, now we need to pull off the sweep.

Starting May 3-0 would be good.

26. Abraham said the Yankees hope DeSalvo can handle the #5 spot for a while.

Game 2 will be underway shortly.

[Dream]

Mariners fan popping in. . .

Hi ya'll! :)