Yanks lose. Mets lose.
Chien-Ming Wang lost on a 3-0 Dunn bomb, a couple of missed tags, a blown call at first, and Melky Cabrera laying out on a ball that he had no business laying out for, the kind of play when everyone watching (NOT named Melky) knew he had no chance for that tailing drive. That said, CMW looked alright, although his sinker still isn’t sinking with regularity, his velocity is down but not waaaay down, and his control isn’t quite there. But, he battled, and battling was something he didn’t show in previous outings. Last night should have been CMW’s first start back, IMO. Phil Hughes made his guest appearance, but it wasn’t very long, because Girardi has this rule that he MUST… (more…)
Wang Improves, Loses Again; O's Huff-n-Puff-n-Blow the Mets Away
June 18, 2009 260 Comments
Closers Blow No Saves; Veras DFA’d
June 17, 2009 148 Comments
Yanks win. Mets win.
The formula worked perfectly last night. Highly paid starter for seven-plus innings, tenacious over-achiever to set-up, Mo to close, Cano goes 4-for-4. If it wasn’t for Jeter gimping out of the box because his ankle went on strike for better wages, I would say it was a bonus night. Jose Veras, tall, dumb, hard throwing, with no control, was designated for assignment (“dun, dundun dun”) which means they can trade him or send him down to the minors. I call that the “Shelley Duncan” treatment. Chien-Ming Wang is on the mound next, and, as his wife has finally given birth as of yesterday morning, he’s had the mandatory 24 hours recovery and should be good to go tonight. Six innings, one run… (more…)
NYT: Behind the Curve; Yanks' Priorities Jumbled
June 16, 2009 252 Comments
Tyler Kepner (aka “The NYT Reporter assigned to cover BBT”) finally coughs up what has been discussed here since January – the dilemma of Jorge Posada, his lousy dishwork, his fierce bat, and his pride. Some nice access to the man-on-the-field this Kepner guy has, but this has been a story ever since Francisco Cervelli hit the depth chart. (that’s at least 17 months now). Compounding the Posada problem is the health of Hideki Matsui (who locks up the DH) and the free agency of Johnny Damon. And although BBT has officially predicted that Hideki Matsui will not be in pinstripes in ’10, there is the ’09 season between now and then. Johnny Damon’s free agency means that the Yanks have to go and get a bat, pref.… (more…)
Fan Pictures from BR2
June 15, 2009 68 Comments
BabeRuth2 shows off his Japanese "rally cap". Hideki Matsui has been roping the ball lately, BTW.
Sarah Palin at Yankee Stadium. What a fox. Down in front!
I would have posted the Orange Fist too, but his picture can’t be copied and the URL can’t be linked because it’s a locked proof.
And, the Yankees won. Mets could have easily taken two (perhaps “should have” works better). The staff hates Jorge Posada and Jorge hates them back. That horse is high but coming down off it isn’t as hard as it seems. A.J. Burnett is fighting for the right to cream pie as he wishes. This is a new team but it hasn’t beaten the Red Sox yet. All sides must yield… (more…)
Nothing To Gloat About, But I'll Take a Pop-Off Win.
June 13, 2009 265 Comments
Yanks win. Mets lose.
Sly Stone sang about “everyday people”, and Jerry Manuel sings about “championship people”. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a single one of those on the field last night, surely one of the ugliest nights in baseball ever. This morning, I can’t imagine topping that flaming bag of excrement in games 2 and 3 but these guys will do it, I can promise. And, I’ll take the “pop-off” win.
Today, it’s Andy Pettitte vs. Fernando Nieve at 4:10. Hope your TV is equipped with shoe guards.
Defeat Rains Down Upon New York City
June 12, 2009 526 Comments
Yanks lose. Mets lose.
Joe Girardi and the disjointed Coaching Staff pace the dugout, looking quite commanding in their Yankee pullovers. Unfortunately, their clipboards don’t seem trace out a response to a demoralizing 0-8 scenario versus the Sox and their unbeatable-ness at home. CC Sabathia didn’t pitch that badly, but the Yanks only put 3 runs across the plate and left 21 runners on base. That Big Papi all of a sudden has his second and third homers is more theatrics, orchestrated to keep the Red Sox engaged with their insurance-peddling predominately-female fanbase. After watching a CC changeup score 94 on the YES gun and a Penny slurve score 95, I’ll keep wagering that strange things happen at Fenway when the Yanks are in town. Some kind… (more…)
Sox Wallop Wang; Utley Parks 11th-Inning Winner
June 11, 2009 298 Comments
Yanks lose. Mets lose.
Thank goodness for Phil Hughes, who saved face / showed sack for the Bombers while The Chien-Ming Wang FAIL Tour ’09 continued it’s barnstorm around the country. Boston stays “perfect” against the Yanks this year. I woke up this morning and said, “yeah, why DID Joe G. take out Swisher in the eighth but not give Gardner the green light?” Mark Teixeira HATES the Red Sox. Derek Jeter is officially cold. Hey Jeet, take a pitch or two. Nick Swisher: having too much fun? Tonight, it’s CC Sabathia versus a resurgent Brad Penny. Matsui out, Cervelli in. Brian Bruney may be re-habbing soon.
The Mets, and I’m sure you’ve heard this already, left legions of runners on base, in scoring… (more…)
Historic Night for blah blah blah; Mets' Win With Artillery
June 10, 2009 373 Comments
Yanks lose. Mets win.
Josh Beckett didn’t let the Yanks touch the ball, and they are shut out for the first time this year. A.J. Burnett was hitting 96 on the gun, but unfortunately, he couldn’t find the strike zone if you paid him – which, WE ARE. So the Universe turns to Brett Tomko. I’m gonna skip all the mojo/history talk because that’s the job of Probability Monkies typing infinitely. Yanks just have to pitch and hit. Chien-Ming Wang takes the mound tonight (rub them Rosaries) and hopefully the Yanks look down to see that they have had the nuts to take these guys all along. Maybe Joe Girardi will shake things up some, light a fire in a garbabe can or something. Big Papi had… (more…)
Yanks Win.
June 9, 2009 244 Comments
Texless and Punchless – June Demotivational Poster
June 4, 2009 421 Comments
Yanks lose.
Mark Teixeira sat last night out and Texas evened up the series at 1-1. Alex Rodriguez had four chances to plate runs and drove in one, just about summing up a lousy night for Yankee fans. I don’t believe Pettitte was anywhere near 100%. Tonight, it’s Chien-Ming Wang returning against Brandon McCarthy and I’m hoping for seven good innings. Brett Tomko held it together last night for three innings and Phil Hughes is pushed back to the pen, which all of a sudden means the Yanks have two long relievers.
McLouth>>>Braves.
This month, Mike Francesa gets the nod. Courtesy of Ghost, who em’d me the idea. Consider yourselves demotivated:
Yanks Paddle Padilla; Another One Bites the Dust
June 3, 2009 306 Comments
Yanks win. Mets lose.
When you’re hot, you’re hot. Mark Teixeira said in a postgame interview that he and Vincent Padilla go way back, suggesting a high level of ownage that only headhunting can stave off. That’s a fire that can keep being stoked for all I care. Nice line for A.J. Burnett. Burnett also flung some retaliatory high heat – the only pitch in a game that earned a warning counting two consecutive Tex plunkings and a Matsui brushback, I might add – the sight of which is like seeing the casket closed on the Torre Era. Jose Veras mopped up. Brett Gardner has five sacrifices and ten stolen bases in 45 games. Tonight, Andy Pettitte will climb the hill and test that back against… (more…)
Yanks Off the Top Rope…Oh! the Brutality; Seasick Mets Keel-Hauled
June 2, 2009 155 Comments
Yanks win. Mets lose.
Joba Chamberlain bounced back – as predicted – impressively, chucking 106 pitches in eight innings to keep the fire roaring. Most importantly, his velocity was up and he had all his pitches working. Cleveland is Hafner-less and Sizemore-less, true, and it’s equally true that those are the teams you have to put down. The Yanks 16-12 road record is third to the Phils and the Dodgers. Nick Swisher is swinging the bat, which is good because Hideki Matsui hurts me to watch him hobble to first. Xavier Nady and Jose Molina are hurting still.
ML Record Confirmed.
J.J. Putz can’t get his eighth inning act together. When it rains, it pours. An ugly loss to eclipse a habitually… (more…)
