Phil Hughes, who had ankle and hamstring injuries that many thought would have shut him down for the season, has come along faster than most people expected and is primed for a July return. After throwing two bullpen sessions and rehabbing for 2 months he looks like he is almost ready to start making minor league rehab starts, then possibly coming back to the Bronx to help the big team out.
At the beginning of this many thought this would turn out to be another Mark Prior situation. In my opinion Hughes was rushed out of AAA and should not come back to the MLB until september call ups. Hughes has been called the future of our organization by many people and has never pitched 200 innings before. If we expect Hughes to come up and stay up in the MLB he needs to get used to throwing 7 innings and 100 pitches in Columbus. They have brought him along to this point, and the one thing that Hughes needs to become a complete pitcher is getting used to being a work horse.
Many may think i am being unfair, or this injury is just a "freak thing" but in my opinion Hughes should be in Columbus. He is 21 years old and way ahead of the rest of the 21 year old prospects. Hughes can be a great pitcher down the line for us, but we must be patient and wait for his calling.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Hey, we won! Yankees 5, Twins 1
Rocket really came through tonight, he made his money. I mean, the guy is never going to be the 95 MPH fireballer anymore. I guess us fans are just going to have to accept that. But today he was hitting his spots, and had that split fingered fastball, his strikeout pitch, working the whole game. Two hits in eight innings of work, with one undeserved run for the Twins coming off of a wild pitch on a strikeout of Torii Hunter, that in my opinion should have been ruled a passed ball. That is Rocket's 350th career win, quite a milestone.
For the Yankees, this was a big win...but only if they can build on it. Too many times this season have I seen them come up with a potential building block win only to eventually fall on their faces. This win was good on both the offensive and pitching sides. Only setback may be a huge one. Alex Rodriguez strained his hamstring and if he has to miss any significant time you can just end the season for the Yankees officially.
For the Yankees, this was a big win...but only if they can build on it. Too many times this season have I seen them come up with a potential building block win only to eventually fall on their faces. This win was good on both the offensive and pitching sides. Only setback may be a huge one. Alex Rodriguez strained his hamstring and if he has to miss any significant time you can just end the season for the Yankees officially.
Monday, July 2, 2007
The New York Post: "We Make a Mountain out of a Molehill"
Alright, so amidst some terrible happening for the Yankees, some good things happen to my other teams, the Rangers and the Knicks. So I open up today's Post to read what is said about some of the things they did. Unfortunately, some of the space that could have gone to something meaningful, went to this:
The obscene phrase was plainly visible to thousands of fans - including plenty of kids - as she (Cynthia Rodriguez), her 2-year-old daughter, Natasha, and an older woman took their seats in the players' family section of the House that Ruth Built.
"[One] father, was so embarrassed, he got up and left and took his son," who appeared to be about 10 years old, a fan said.
"I mean this kid was right in back of Cynthia - his nose must have been about 4 inches away from the words 'F- - - you.' "
Cynthia's F-word faux pas also may have violated Yankee Stadium policy.
The team's policy prohibits any banners or signs that are not in "good taste" and also warns that security guards will eject any guests "using foul language" or "making obscene gestures."
Still, when some fans let nearby security know about Cynthia's four-letter garment yesterday, nothing was done.
Now, before you start to run out of your home to warn the neighbors of this upcoming Apocalypse, allow me to give my take. This is borderline hysterical in the fact that the New York Post does not consider itself a tabloid. It's a freaking rag of a periodical. Let's just say that I'd rather use it as some low quality toilet paper rather than read some of the bull they crop up in there. This is one of those times. What gets me is how this isn't even Alex Rodriguez: it's his wife. She isn't even famous, what does anything having to do with her newspaper worthy? Let alone something as trite as this. Is wearing that shirt bad taste and maybe she shouldn't have done it? Yes. But to whine and moan and actually make it so big of a deal that it is to be put in the paper is ludicrous. Next time I'll call into the Post next time some 75 year old man with his "FCUK THE SOX" T-Shirt is at Yankee Stadium. If he was A-Rod's grandfather, that same man would be staring right back at me the next day on the front page.
The obscene phrase was plainly visible to thousands of fans - including plenty of kids - as she (Cynthia Rodriguez), her 2-year-old daughter, Natasha, and an older woman took their seats in the players' family section of the House that Ruth Built.
"[One] father, was so embarrassed, he got up and left and took his son," who appeared to be about 10 years old, a fan said.
"I mean this kid was right in back of Cynthia - his nose must have been about 4 inches away from the words 'F- - - you.' "
Cynthia's F-word faux pas also may have violated Yankee Stadium policy.
The team's policy prohibits any banners or signs that are not in "good taste" and also warns that security guards will eject any guests "using foul language" or "making obscene gestures."
Still, when some fans let nearby security know about Cynthia's four-letter garment yesterday, nothing was done.
Now, before you start to run out of your home to warn the neighbors of this upcoming Apocalypse, allow me to give my take. This is borderline hysterical in the fact that the New York Post does not consider itself a tabloid. It's a freaking rag of a periodical. Let's just say that I'd rather use it as some low quality toilet paper rather than read some of the bull they crop up in there. This is one of those times. What gets me is how this isn't even Alex Rodriguez: it's his wife. She isn't even famous, what does anything having to do with her newspaper worthy? Let alone something as trite as this. Is wearing that shirt bad taste and maybe she shouldn't have done it? Yes. But to whine and moan and actually make it so big of a deal that it is to be put in the paper is ludicrous. Next time I'll call into the Post next time some 75 year old man with his "FCUK THE SOX" T-Shirt is at Yankee Stadium. If he was A-Rod's grandfather, that same man would be staring right back at me the next day on the front page.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Edwar Ramirez called up?
Stay tuned, not sure yet. This is what I've been told from a prominent blogger who knows his stuff. Very good minor league reliever in AAA Scranton right now. Unreal numbers. Good fastball, awesome changeup. Again, we'll see.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Scott Proctor is a pyromaniac
Scott Proctor makes a campfire.
Wow...this team is falling apart at the seams, and this is just a microcosm of it. Even though I'm a huge Yankee fan, it's pretty hilarious watching this soap opera they call a baseball team. It's as far away from a cohesive unit as humanly possible. It's like a train wreck: it's horrible, but people have to sit by and watch it happen.
Wow...this team is falling apart at the seams, and this is just a microcosm of it. Even though I'm a huge Yankee fan, it's pretty hilarious watching this soap opera they call a baseball team. It's as far away from a cohesive unit as humanly possible. It's like a train wreck: it's horrible, but people have to sit by and watch it happen.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Hey, why not: Your 2008 New York Yankees!
Someone asked this question on a Yankees forum:
If you were GM for a day...what would your projections look like for the 25 man roster for:
a) after trade deadline in 2007
b) 2008
So, here's my response, and I'd like to hear yours as well on this topic. Pretty fun to try and figure it out actually, I like coming up with the roster.
Anyway here's mine:
a)Look into seeing if the Yankees can get any value for Bobby Abreu or Mike Mussina. To be honest I doubt there's any market for either, especially Mussina, unless the Yankees pick up some money in the deal. Of course money is no object to the Yankees, and the more money they assume, the better prospects we can get in return. Otherwise, that's about it, I would stand pat. No major acquisitions, no trying to trade Johnny Damon, etc. Try to trade guys like Farnsworth and Vizcaino, they might actually hold some value at the deadline to desperate teams.
b)I'm assuming you mean the offseason of '07. I would do everything in my power to get Ichiro Suzuki on this team. Bat him leadoff, and Derek Jeter second. Or you could flip flop that, seeing as Jeter is the better on base guy. Anyway, that's the manager's decision.This not only improves the team, it adds to the depth of the lineup, allowing the Yankees to bat a healthy Johnny Damon down in the order to prevent the exposing of the bottom of the lineup. BTW for people who think that this further cripples us against lefties: his batting statistics are better when facing LHP than RHP for his entire career in the states, not just here. Obviously Abreu would be off the team.
Re-sign Andy Pettitte. Make a big play for Carlos Zambrano if you can, aces don't normally hit the FA market like this, it may be one of your only chances to get one outside of the farm system/mega trade. For 1B, Sean Casey is available I see. Get him, he may not be a sexy name, but he is a professional hitter and good in the clubhouse, a leader. Or if you are again worried about too many lefties, sign Dimitri Young. Less of a track record, but he's killing the ball in WAS right now, with like a .900 OPS. Not much of a 1B though. And of course, you do anything necessary to keep A-Rod. Re-sign Posada and Mo. Get Hughes in that rotation, promote Edwar Ramirez if he's ready.
For the bench, Cabrera would be shifted there. Try to get Ramon Castro or Rod Barajas as the backup catcher, they are both FAs. Marlon Anderson would be a decent utility infielder we could pick up as well, better then Cairo in my opinion. Sign Travis Lee as the backup 1B.
Bullpen. Let Vizcaino walk, he's a FA. I don't think Farnsworth can be traded unless you want nothing back, but I'll take the salary relief. Put Igawa in the bullpen. Britton needs to be on this roster next year, no Villone. I'll get Edwar Ramirez and Henn here too. Let Myers walk.
My team:
C-Posada
1B-Young or Casey
2B-Cano
SS-Jeter
3B-A-Rod
LF-Matsui
CF-Ichiro
RF-Damon
DH-Giambi
Starting staff:
Zambrano
Wang
Pettitte
Hughes
Mussina (can't be traded realistically)
Bench:
Melky Cabrera
Barajas or Castro
Marlon Anderson
Travis Lee
Bullpen:
Mariano Rivera
Igawa
Chris Britton
Edwar Ramirez
Sean Henn
Scott Proctor
Brian Bruney
There's my 2008 New York Yankees.
Go ahead, you guys can do it too.
If you were GM for a day...what would your projections look like for the 25 man roster for:
a) after trade deadline in 2007
b) 2008
So, here's my response, and I'd like to hear yours as well on this topic. Pretty fun to try and figure it out actually, I like coming up with the roster.
Anyway here's mine:
a)Look into seeing if the Yankees can get any value for Bobby Abreu or Mike Mussina. To be honest I doubt there's any market for either, especially Mussina, unless the Yankees pick up some money in the deal. Of course money is no object to the Yankees, and the more money they assume, the better prospects we can get in return. Otherwise, that's about it, I would stand pat. No major acquisitions, no trying to trade Johnny Damon, etc. Try to trade guys like Farnsworth and Vizcaino, they might actually hold some value at the deadline to desperate teams.
b)I'm assuming you mean the offseason of '07. I would do everything in my power to get Ichiro Suzuki on this team. Bat him leadoff, and Derek Jeter second. Or you could flip flop that, seeing as Jeter is the better on base guy. Anyway, that's the manager's decision.This not only improves the team, it adds to the depth of the lineup, allowing the Yankees to bat a healthy Johnny Damon down in the order to prevent the exposing of the bottom of the lineup. BTW for people who think that this further cripples us against lefties: his batting statistics are better when facing LHP than RHP for his entire career in the states, not just here. Obviously Abreu would be off the team.
Re-sign Andy Pettitte. Make a big play for Carlos Zambrano if you can, aces don't normally hit the FA market like this, it may be one of your only chances to get one outside of the farm system/mega trade. For 1B, Sean Casey is available I see. Get him, he may not be a sexy name, but he is a professional hitter and good in the clubhouse, a leader. Or if you are again worried about too many lefties, sign Dimitri Young. Less of a track record, but he's killing the ball in WAS right now, with like a .900 OPS. Not much of a 1B though. And of course, you do anything necessary to keep A-Rod. Re-sign Posada and Mo. Get Hughes in that rotation, promote Edwar Ramirez if he's ready.
For the bench, Cabrera would be shifted there. Try to get Ramon Castro or Rod Barajas as the backup catcher, they are both FAs. Marlon Anderson would be a decent utility infielder we could pick up as well, better then Cairo in my opinion. Sign Travis Lee as the backup 1B.
Bullpen. Let Vizcaino walk, he's a FA. I don't think Farnsworth can be traded unless you want nothing back, but I'll take the salary relief. Put Igawa in the bullpen. Britton needs to be on this roster next year, no Villone. I'll get Edwar Ramirez and Henn here too. Let Myers walk.
My team:
C-Posada
1B-Young or Casey
2B-Cano
SS-Jeter
3B-A-Rod
LF-Matsui
CF-Ichiro
RF-Damon
DH-Giambi
Starting staff:
Zambrano
Wang
Pettitte
Hughes
Mussina (can't be traded realistically)
Bench:
Melky Cabrera
Barajas or Castro
Marlon Anderson
Travis Lee
Bullpen:
Mariano Rivera
Igawa
Chris Britton
Edwar Ramirez
Sean Henn
Scott Proctor
Brian Bruney
There's my 2008 New York Yankees.
Go ahead, you guys can do it too.
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