The 2008 New York Yankees Thread

[Steam]

its Tabata

And what? I'm stuck with the NESN coverage and didn't hear anything of it yet until I went online.

[fuckwit]

hes not. its Tabata

and Ohlendorf, and Phil Coke

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/07/25/pirates.yanks.trade/index.html

i edited it in.

kinda thought Ohlendorf was comming back. oh well.

[Steam]

i edited it in.

kinda thought Ohlendorf was comming back. oh well.

That sucks for Ross since he was down in Scranton and pitching well but they have such an excess that they could afford this hit.

[askewcore]

I like Marte alot, he makes our bullpen pretty beast. I was always excited about Tabata but with Jackson down there we dont need him really. Nady can give us another decent bat.

[Steam]

Nady should get them out of the Brett Gardner business for now. Marte is another great piece in a quietly kicking ass bullpen.

The Yankees gave up some decent pieces (Tabata, Ohlendorf, Kontos, and Coke) but nothing really earth-shattering. The only one I'll really miss is Ohlendorf.

I just hope that whatever they've got brewing for Washburn isn't painful either.

[fuckwit]

i dont want washburn. hes overpriced and not much better then Rasner. if we cant get Burnett without much pain i dont want anything.

[ginaf20697]

I saw Coke pitch in Manchester. He had good breaking stuff but not much of a fast ball and he's pretty old for a AA pitcher. No biggie there.

[Steam]

i dont want washburn. hes overpriced and not much better then Rasner. if we cant get Burnett without much pain i dont want anything.

I don't either but what can you do? I am just hoping that it doesn't cost too much.

[Steam]

I saw Coke pitch in Manchester. He had good breaking stuff but not much of a fast ball and he's pretty old for a AA pitcher. No biggie there.

He went out a hero tonight, pitching the first inning and striking out the side and then that was that.

With as many pitchers as they have in the system they could definitely afford this move. They just need Hughes and everyone else to step up and make the need for the rest of them to be moot.

[fuckwit]

With as many pitchers as they have in the system they could definitely afford this move. They just need Hughes and everyone else to step up and make the need for the rest of them to be moot.

no problem there

* Carl Pavano is scheduled to start a GCL game on Tuesday. Assuming he is not attacked by bees first or gets a sunburn.

http://yankees.lhblogs.com/

[Steam]

no problem there



http://yankees.lhblogs.com/

I'm trying to not mention the name of that particular person.

Lets just say that I don't buy it.

[ginaf20697]

I'd like to say once again, all the Joba doubters can go SUCK IT!!!

[fuckwit]

holy shit Joba has fucking BALLS


IN THAT BAT FOR A STRIKE BWAHAHAHAHAHAH

[bill333]

Fuck Youkilis, the crying bitch.

[Steam]

Eat your heart out, Doug Mientkiewicz. Meet your new first baseman defensive replacement....Richie Sexson! Oh yeah!

Fucking Farnsworth better not blow this one. I still find you suspect Farny.

[bill333]

...and that's all she wrote.

what a pitching duel.

[fuckwit]

BIG WIN :clap::clap::clap:


Joba and Mo for the shutout.

[Steam]

Well, maybe if Beckett didn't give up that smash to Giambi this whole game would have been different.

Fucking beautiful game by Joba. I love how between that and the bullpen doing so well has made all the assholes who were against the move shut their fucking faces.

Edit: I love the downtrodden douchebags on NESN. Buck up fellas, its just one fucking game out of 162. Geesh.

[TreeFortRichard]

yeah, but the ump was giving away strikes to Mo. THe strike 3 to Lowell was easily 6 inches off the plate when it went through the zone...it almost hit him. The lil' strike zone thingy had it waaaay inside...And then he called a pitch that was just as bad strike 2 on J.D. Drew. I don't mind losing, it just sucks when the ump takes the bat away by calling horrible strikes...A guy fouls off 8 pitches. I think he is pretty tuned into the strike zone. The reall issue is there is no reprocussions. That ump can make a horrible call like that and the league wont say shit. The wont even show a replay in the park because "it could cause unrulelyness.."

[25133WhooOoAH]

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[fuckwit]

yeah, but the ump was giving away strikes to Mo. THe strike 3 to Lowell was easily 6 inches off the plate when it went through the zone...it almost hit him. The lil' strike zone thingy had it waaaay inside...And then he called a pitch that was just as bad strike 2 on J.D. Drew. I don't mind losing, it just sucks when the ump takes the bat away by calling horrible strikes...A guy fouls off 8 pitches. I think he is pretty tuned into the strike zone. The reall issue is there is no reprocussions. That ump can make a horrible call like that and the league wont say shit. The wont even show a replay in the park because "it could cause unrulelyness.."

did you watch the whole game? he gave that shit up all night. you didnt see Arod cry about it. we would have had more runs on the board if the ump was calling a better game.

and it was only 2-2 it wasnt like he would have got the walk off that pitch. the benches knew the ump was calling strikes there he should have fouled it off.

go check gameday for some of becketts punchouts. alot of the strikes were in the same exact spot.

[TreeFortRichard]

again, I am just pointing out that the ump sucked and there is nothing that will come of it...yea i watched the game..there were 21 k's in the game. When an outside pitch is called a strike it is tough to judge, but when an inside pitch would hit a batter if he didn't move it is NOT a strike. It doesn't make it any more OK to call that strike 3 just because he has sucked all along. That ump was a piece of shit. He took the bats out of the batters hands b/c they had to guess all night if they were strikes or not.

stats...just checked...

There were 57 called strikes in the game and TEN k's looking...shit that says something...


there were only 8 k's looking in Joba's last game...the 12 inning one vs. Athletics..TWELVE innings..8 looking

[Perch1019]

yeah, but the ump was giving away strikes to Mo. THe strike 3 to Lowell was easily 6 inches off the plate when it went through the zone...it almost hit him. The lil' strike zone thingy had it waaaay inside...And then he called a pitch that was just as bad strike 2 on J.D. Drew. I don't mind losing, it just sucks when the ump takes the bat away by calling horrible strikes...A guy fouls off 8 pitches. I think he is pretty tuned into the strike zone. The reall issue is there is no reprocussions. That ump can make a horrible call like that and the league wont say shit. The wont even show a replay in the park because "it could cause unrulelyness.."

Did u see the stolen base in the first where the called him safe? Or the melky one where he was called out? Calls went both ways. He ttok that pitch when it was too close for strike 3. Sit down ass hole.

Where's norton23?

[TreeFortRichard]

you actually, as a person who would claim to watch baseball, say that that was a strike 3 to lowell? If that's true then I no longer give any value to your thoughts on baseball. what i am saying is the league has to step up and address this shitty umping. They can't get by with the same crap they pulled in the 80's. Technology wont let them. I would LOVE a digital strike zone. Just a red light or a green light that lights up behind the plate. I hate the take the game into my own hands attitude of the umps...Esp when they decide to wait 30 seconds before calling a strike w/ 3 balls.. The LOVE to stop the guy 3 steps towards first...

[fuckwit]

you actually, as a person who would claim to watch baseball, say that that was a strike 3 to lowell? If that's true then I no longer give any value to your thoughts on baseball. what i am saying is the league has to step up and address this shitty umping. They can't get by with the same crap they pulled in the 80's. Technology wont let them. I would LOVE a digital strike zone. Just a red light or a green light that lights up behind the plate. I hate the take the game into my own hands attitude of the umps...Esp when they decide to wait 30 seconds before calling a strike w/ 3 balls.. The LOVE to stop the guy 3 steps towards first...

the umpire "interpretations" of the strike zone is a problem, yes.

BUT it was the 9th inning and players know to adjust. that ump fucking blew. but he was consistent. and hitters and pitchers adjust to that. Beckett was getting strike outs all night because of that awful zone. you cant complain about getting struckout in the 9th from something you were enjoying all night long.
lowell KNEW that was the strike zone and he didnt put wood on it. thats his fault. he had no right to complain about it in the 9th.

[askewcore]

there were only 8 k's looking in Joba's last game...the 12 inning one vs. Athletics..TWELVE innings..8 looking

Thats because the A's chase his slider and the Sox dont. You are right about the ump being lousy, but like fuckwit said, he was lousy the whole game. I bet that was what probably had Lowell so mad, that guy was giving shitty Maddux-esque calls all night, but at least it was consistent and to both teams.

[Steam]

Shitty calls all around. It sucks when they are at the end of the game like that but they were shitty all night, so lets move on.

Great night for the Yankees. Great performance by Joba and great trade by Cashman. Hopefully Pettitte can continue the momentum tomorrow.

[Perch1019]

you actually, as a person who would claim to watch baseball, say that that was a strike 3 to lowell? If that's true then I no longer give any value to your thoughts on baseball. what i am saying is the league has to step up and address this shitty umping. They can't get by with the same crap they pulled in the 80's. Technology wont let them. I would LOVE a digital strike zone. Just a red light or a green light that lights up behind the plate. I hate the take the game into my own hands attitude of the umps...Esp when they decide to wait 30 seconds before calling a strike w/ 3 balls.. The LOVE to stop the guy 3 steps towards first...

Bottom line, he was consistent with that call. If Jeter did the same ass stick out move like Lowell did and was called out, that stadium would have erupted. 9th inning, 1 run game, you dont take that pitch.

And you would not like at digital K zone. It would ruin the game. Shit happens. Some times calls are close, some times they arnt. Im sorry but in the 9th inning of a close game, you deserve to be punched out if you trying to walk your way on to the bases like Lowell was. Swing the fucking bat and fight it off. Dont pretend like youre going to be hit.

Oh and Joba is my fucking hero for throwing at that cunt douche for like the 10th time while he does nothing. He has officially passed Manny and Papi as the guy I hate the most on that Sox. "He plays with such fire and intensity"... Yea does he? Fuck you Youk. Go shave ass hole.

[fuckwit]

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i LOVE Joba for this. beyond out pitching Beckett and having a great night in a huge spot as a 22 year old. he came out to all the talk about him pitching inside to youkilis and put his ass on the floor.
he doesnt care what anyone says. Joba cant be intimidated into not pumping his fist or not pitching the kind of game he wants. he goes out there and pitches his own game.
and he hit the fucking bat for a strike! then struck him out! Years of you guys drilling Jeter you deserve this.

I have NEVER seen a professional baseball player as intimidated as youkilis was last night after getting dropped. He was fucking terrified.

22 years old. maybe next time youkilis will know better then to play against Joba and just have a knee injury too.

[Perch1019]

MLBTradeRumors.com is saying that Olney has said the Washburn to Yanks deal is all but done.

[Steam]

MLBTradeRumors.com is saying that Olney has said the Washburn to Yanks deal is all but done.

Per Pete Abraham:

Jarrod Washburn might not be a Yankee today, but it could happen as early as tomorrow. The Yankees appear willing to absorb the $14 million he has left on his deal in return for not sending Seattle any player of significance. No, not Kei Igawa

Washburn will either waive his no-trade right or get compensated by Seattle in some way.


It’s a lot of money, but Washburn would be an upgrade on Ponson or Rasner. Having him around also would cushion the blow if Andy Pettitte and/or Mike Mussina retires after this season or go elsewhere.

----------------------

My take:

Jarrod Washburn = meh

[Stormrider666]

Along with Austin Jackson, who was that other prospect that is supposed to be in the Yankees' future plans.

Oh and its nice having a good lefthander in the bullpen again.

Maybe a scene of changery will be good for Jarrod Washburn.

[Perch1019]

My take:

Jarrod Washburn = meh

As long as they dont give up anything huge for him, it cant hurt. Its not like we're the ones paying the money for the salary. Its an insurance for when Ponson and/or Rasner start shitting the bed.

[fuckwit]

Bring in Farns. we didnt get warned.

[Perch1019]

Theres going to be a fight today. I hope they throw at Youk again.

[fuckwit]

and Arod scored. Nice job shithead.

actually after blowing it up I doubt anyone is getting hit again today.

[Steam]

Along with Austin Jackson, who was that other prospect that is supposed to be in the Yankees' future plans.

Oh and its nice having a good lefthander in the bullpen again.

Maybe a scene of changery will be good for Jarrod Washburn.

It was Tabata, going into 2007 at least. He had a pretty iffy year last year due to injury and the prognosis was worsened this year with discipline problems. He is still very young and has an abundance of talent. He might be Manny Ramirez but then again he might be Ruben Rivera.

I think they will be fine in the outfield in the future with Gardner, Melky, and Jackson. It probably won't end up that way due to injury or unfulfilled expectations but its a good core that I doubt Tabata would have cracked.

As long as they dont give up anything huge for him, it cant hurt. Its not like we're the ones paying the money for the salary. Its an insurance for when Ponson and/or Rasner start shitting the bed.

That's all it will cost them is the ungodly salary. It's basically just like the Abreu deal except they won't have to give up any prospects at all.

Wow, first Sexson was a defensive replacement and now they sent him out to pinchrun. You have to love the makeup of this team.

Oh yeah, eat a dick, Craig Hansen. I'm so glad the Yankees didn't take you (ok, not like Henry was much better).

[fuckwit]

and Francona has fucking nerve calling for an intentional after hitting Nady and Molina already today. that faggot didnt even get hit yesterday.

[Steam]

I fucking hate Buck and McCarver.

[ginaf20697]

I'm watching the game and listening to Big Brother. It's much better that way.

[Stormrider666]

I fucking hate Buck and McCarver.

At least it isn't Miller and Morgan. That horror happens tommorrow night.

[fuckwit]

Perfect way to go into the Ponson game. No pressure now.

[Steam]

At least it isn't Miller and Morgan. That horror happens tommorrow night.

I think I asked that question last Boston series and in the interim I had somehow forgotten about that fucking atrocious ALDS team on TBS. They make the Fox and ESPN teams look good in comparison.

I just love the anti-Yankees bias.

[bill333]

The only thing I hate about scoring a lot of runs is, that most times, they shit the bed the next game - it was fun watching it today though.

Nice game by Andy.

[Perch1019]

I think I asked that question last Boston series and in the interim I had somehow forgotten about that fucking atrocious ALDS team on TBS. They make the Fox and ESPN teams look good in comparison.


Yea, every time Cleveland scored you could hear them clapping it up in the booth.
Just showed Fenway and its pouring. Maybe it wouldnt be so bad to get rained out. Im still not sold on Ponson.

[Steam]

Yea, every time Cleveland scored you could hear them clapping it up in the booth.
Just showed Fenway and its pouring. Maybe it wouldnt be so bad to get rained out. Im still not sold on Ponson.

Those were probably the most frustrated announcers have ever made me and that includes the pro-Boston bias I get on NESN. I'm sure they are hoping that the Yankees make the playoffs again just so they can count down the outs all over again. Wouldn't surprise me if they did it before the first batter. "Only 81 outs left for the Yankees". Faggots.

It was pouring pretty bad here earlier but it let up, I think it will be the same for Boston.

On another note, I just want to give a big fat Fuck You to Phil Hughes. It didn't hit me yesterday while watching the game but Marte has his number. Apparently Hughes gave it up to start fresh with another number. Fucker. Wish I would have known that before I shelled out $200 for a jersey with his then "new" number on it. I knew I should have just went with Joba but I figured that there was a chance he'd switch it but never Hughes after he had just switched himself. What a wishy-washy faggot. And thanks to him I'm now the proud owner of a $200 Damaso Marte jersey. Eat a cock, Phil.

[Perch1019]

On another note, I just want to give a big fat Fuck You to Phil Hughes. It didn't hit me yesterday while watching the game but Marte has his number. Apparently Hughes gave it up to start fresh with another number. Fucker. Wish I would have known that before I shelled out $200 for a jersey with his then "new" number on it. I knew I should have just went with Joba but I figured that there was a chance he'd switch it but never Hughes after he had just switched himself. What a wishy-washy faggot. And thanks to him I'm now the proud owner of a $200 Damaso Marte jersey. Eat a cock, Phil.

I almost did the same thing midway through spring training when he was pitching really good. I had it all ready to checkout at Yankees.com and then at the last min figured I would wait. My buddy got a "22" Cano jersey before last season. We all gave him shit asking why he would spend so much money on a Clemens jersey. Couple weeks later, Roger Clemens is standing in Georges box. So he spent 200+ on nothing and my old Tino jersey became a Cano.

Tarps off the field. How sweet a sweep would be.

[fuckwit]

id love it if Ponson keeps us in the game and Sexy gets some hits..

but i think they we will probably get rocked.

[Perch1019]

No joe morgan, no joe morgan!!!!!!!!

[fuckwit]

yeh phillips is picking up the bias ignorant asshole slot in the booth.


uh im not meteorologist but i do have weather.com and it doesnt look like anything is head for them. why is the fucking tarp back on the field? no need to delay this game anymore its already 8pm cause of espn. either play or fucking cancel it.

[Steam]

yeh phillips is picking up the bias ignorant asshole slot in the booth.



But some of that is canceled out by Hershisher who I find to be pretty decent.

[Perch1019]

Im gonna throw my remote through the TV if I have to see that Beltran catch one more time. Between baseball tonight and now this delay, ive seen it about 7 or 8 times. The fucking bird was 10 feet away from him. "Look at the concentration to avoid the bird!" It was a great catch. We got it.

Is that Oral Hershisher in the booth with them? He looks fucking horrible.


9pm?!?!?! Fuck ESPN.

[fuckwit]

id have rather have seen Geise pitch the first 4 and string the rest of the game together.

[fuckwit]

not 1 mention on ESPN that the Yankees just won the series in boston with their 'mediocre' road record

no miller closes the game out by saying

Lester Shuts Out the Yankees!! at yankee stadium a while ago. tonight he gave up two AND THE RED SOX WON!


Jarrod Washburn Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [July 27 at 10:05pm CST]

10:05pm: SI.com's Jon Heyman seems to be saying the Mariners are still asking for Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner, though many think one of them would be plenty.

9:27pm: Talks seem to have stalled; Jerry Crasnick got the impression that GM Brian Cashman is not optimistic about a deal happening.

5:59pm: ESPN's Buster Olney says the Yankees are holding firm, offering a marginal prospect and salary relief.

out of their fucking minds. good boy cash.

[Stormrider666]

not 1 mention on ESPN that the Yankees just won the series in boston with their 'mediocre' road record

no miller closes the game out by saying

Lester Shuts Out the Yankees!! at yankee stadium a while ago. tonight he gave up two AND THE RED SOX WON!




out of their fucking minds. good boy cash.

Seattle wants Melky and Gardner. I wasn't aware that Ichrio was in the deal as well.

[askewcore]

Seattle wants Melky and Gardner. I wasn't aware that Ichrio was in the deal as well.

I was thinking the same thing.

That sounds like made-up bullshit ESPN rumor mill shit to me. Who in their right mind would ask for Melky AND Gardner, not even either one, for a middle aged, mid level picther?

[Perch1019]

This must be one of those 8 games Moose says that you just dont have it.
Fucking Millar always kills us.

[bill333]

unfortunately, I was right about them shitting the bed after a big run night but I didn't think that was going to involve the pitching too - and for two games. arrrrrrrrrghhh :arrrh:

[Jimmy's Dignity]

This must be one of those 8 games Moose says that you just dont have it.
Fucking Millar always kills us.
I hate Millar.


hopefully they fix their shit tonight. At least the Sox & Rays both lost last night too

[fuckwit]

im worried about the coaching this year. i think its costing us alot of games. (not Girardi)

kevin long is not doing anything spectacular. i really cant tell if there is anything to blame on him specifically but im going to blame everything on him for good measure. this offense should not look unprepared, inexperienced, or tired. ever. last night they were all three. the entire team got rocked last night. they did not know how to hit the starter.
the Yankees were masters of grinding starting pitchers out of games in 5 innings. now we have half the team grounding out on the first two pitches. they need someone to come in who isnt just cruising like Long is and use what should be the best offense in baseball for what its worth.

and Meacham...

first hes sending everyone getting them thrown out all season. now that its been talked about in the media a bit hes been most likely talked to about his 'aggressive' run calls. so now he isnt sending anyone. in the sox game on sunday there was a chance to send damon who would have easily scored then again last night Cano who would have jogged home backwards and Meacham held him up. Meacham has no fucking idea what he is doing. they need to pull him immediately.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Posada's actually going to get the surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3508726)

[Stormrider666]

One of the problems I have about the offense, is when they score a couple of runs, the team just seems to put it on cruise control and try not to score any more runs.(Think the Oakland series) I know good pitching shuts down hitting, but push the issue. For example, why Bret Gardner was allowed to swing, when he should have been bunting to get on base and let him see what his speed could do, was mind boggling.

Oh and I agree with Posada getting the surgery now.

[tysonpunchinguterus]

That's probably the best option at this point. He wouldn't have been able to contribute as much to the offense as he's used to and would be another DH that would have to be squeezed into the lineup. At this point, it's not really filling a need to have him DH at 80% when they can have him back for all or most of 2009 at 100%.

Posada's actually going to get the surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3508726)

[askewcore]

Po getting the surgery is a good move. Let him heal up and come back full strength to catch next year (and the year after that, I THINK he has 2 years left).

Rasner v Spanish Rick Vaughn tonight. Should be interesting. If Cabrera is on, he shuts us down, if he's not he wont make the 4th.

[Perch1019]

Po getting the surgery is a good move. Let him heal up and come back full strength to catch next year (and the year after that, I THINK he has 2 years left).

Rasner v Spanish Rick Vaughn tonight. Should be interesting. If Cabrera is on, he shuts us down, if he's not he wont make the 4th.

He signed a four year deal so hes locked in through the 2011 season.

[Steam]

They really need to start treating Millar like he's Youkilis.

[Perch1019]

They really need to start treating Millar like he's Youkilis.

Hes hit the most homers VS the yankees this season (6). He also made that nice grab at first on Abreu. He owns us.
Giambi needs to sit down for a couple game and figure out why hes playing like dog shit again. 5 guys left on base in 2 abs.
At least the sox are losing.

I can tell you White Plains isnt called White Plains for the area surrounding the Galleria

[Steam]

Giambi needs to sit down for a couple game and figure out why hes playing like dog shit again. 5 guys left on base in 2 abs.


And just weak shit too. That one in the first made me shake my head.

The stache should be shaved.

[Perch1019]

I dont see how he can hit a lazy fly ball into left in the 1st yet cant find the hole over there a couple innings later. With the shift on and the bases loaded he should have been able to dribble on through on the 3rd base side. Would have at the least tied the game.

Great, a double with 2 outs.

[fuckwit]

thank fucking christ

[Perch1019]

We should pick up Millar in the off season and just sit him on the bench all season.
Atta boy Alex. I still hate you but thank you.

[fuckwit]

can Cano's dad join all the other domicans and move to jersey already.

8 games and hes back to shit


edit

if boston had any brains they would take the L tonight but get the pitch count up over 120 and hope they leave him in so they can blow his fucking arm out for the post season

[Perch1019]

Ok, what the hell just happened where the crowd went insane on a foul ball and the announcers just shut up like nothing happening? It couldnt have been someone running on the field because all the guys behind home were looking up and back. How do you not say a word when the game stops and the crowd is going crazy?

Lackeys one inning away now.

Suck a dick Marte

[fuckwit]

rally you fucking cunts


edit:

not fucking good enough. rally harder assholes

[bill333]

rally you fucking cunts


edit:

not fucking good enough. rally harder assholes



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[fuckwit]

i think Cabrera pitched inside to Arod and lost control.

Edwar just threw at Millar's head, and i love him.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Suck a dick Marte
yeah, I was not happy with his first appearance :mad4:

least they're getting things done better today...9-2

[fuckwit]

i think he he 4 pitch struck out Ortiz for his first appearance.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

okay...well I meant the first one that I saw. Last night's showing blew.

Aaaaand A-Rod goes deep, because they were up 10-2 :rolleyes:

[Stormrider666]

yeah, I was not happy with his first appearance :mad4:

least they're getting things done better today...9-2

Its now 12-2, which is all good. However, lets just hope they can continue through the weekend, with the Angels coming to town.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Its now 12-2, which is all good. However, lets just hope they can continue through the weekend, with the Angels coming to town.

yeah, that would be very very good.

[Perch1019]

Aaaaand A-Rod goes deep, because they were up 10-2 :rolleyes:

He hasnt been as bad with that this season. Most of his homers I can remember have been in close games.

Girardi should just have the rest of the team take pitches and strike out. Theyre gonna waste all their runs for the weekend.

[fuckwit]

wtf...

espn is saying we just got pudge rodriguez


edit:

FOR FARNSWORTH!!!

[Stormrider666]

Yeah I just saw the news. That trade really doesn't make any sense. Who the fuck is going to pitch the 8th inning now.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

wtf...

espn is saying we just got pudge rodriguez


edit:

FOR FARNSWORTH!!!

clicky picky
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/5891/pudgeab0.jpg (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511535)

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that's fuckin craziness. Do you think they have Marte throw the 8th? Edwar?

[fuckwit]

Yeah I just saw the news. That trade really doesn't make any sense. Who the fuck is going to pitch the 8th inning now.

lol



this is a good trade for a loaner for this season. we are seriously going for it now.

and the best part is its another trade boston doesnt get. they really wanted to get rid of vagitek


cashman out of fucking no where!


rest that foot Wangy we need you

Do you think they have Marte throw the 8th? Edwar?

i would guess Marte most of the time but we have alot of arms there and some more coming up from AAA. Girardi doesnt really have asigned spots for anyone but Mo. Hes been working them all in different situations.

Farns was a weak link and for all that Girardi did with him this year its not a loss

[Perch1019]

What the hell does Cashman have on the Detroit GM to pull this one off?

[Stormrider666]

What the hell does Cashman have on the Detroit GM to pull this one off?

Well looks like the Tigers are starting to raise the white flag and pack it in for the season. Now if we can just convince Seattle to be realistic with the Jarrod Washburn deal.

[fuckwit]

after Cash tells everyone the washburn talks are dead then goes out and gets Pudge to fill another hole you know Seattle is worried Cashman doesnt really give a fuck either way and might buckle now.

[Stormrider666]

I wonder if all these deals Cashman is making, is a sign that he is going to re-sign with the Yankess or he is trying to win it all this year and go out in a blaze of glory.

[Aizazzle]

What the hell does Cashman have on the Detroit GM to pull this one off?

That's exactly what I thought when I saw this particular deal. I mean Rodriguez hasn't exactly been lighting the world on fire this year, but trading him for Farnsworth is a little suspect.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3596/farnsworthrr6.jpg

[fuckwit]

I wonder if all these deals Cashman is making, is a sign that he is going to re-sign with the Yankess or he is trying to win it all this year and go out in a blaze of glory.

he hasnt dealed away the farm, i wouldnt say that hes going for a last year win. and after the moves hes pulling i doubt they dont give him anything he wants to stay.


sad seeing farns post game interview. as much as he fucked up he seemed like a good guy. for that one part im sad to see him go.

[Steam]

he hasnt dealed away the farm, i wouldnt say that hes going for a last year win. and after the moves hes pulling i doubt they dont give him anything he wants to stay.


sad seeing farns post game interview. as much as he fucked up he seemed like a good guy. for that one part im sad to see him go.

I have a hunch that Cashman stays. Regardless, he'd make these deals anyway. He didn't really give up much in the way of main building blocks.

As much as Farnsworth scared the fuck out of me (even recently despite his good outings) I'm sad to see him go and that it didn't fully work out for him with the team.

And hey, it took them ten years and the rest of his prime but the Yanks finally got Pudge at the trade deadline. Cashman probably just had to prove a point with this move. Just as long as Pudge doesn't start making out with Marte, Ramirez, or Mariano at the end of the game I don't mind him being on the team for two months.

[Perch1019]

As great as Molina has been defensively, Pudge is more valuable as a offensive guy. His numbers arnt what they used to be but you can plug him in after Cano in this line up and bring alot of the pop back that was lost to Jorge going down.
Farnsworth might have had a couple of good weeks but I still would never trust him coming in a tight game with the playoffs on the line.

[peewee]

Yeah I just saw the news. That trade really doesn't make any sense. Who the fuck is going to pitch the 8th inning now.
makes more sense then your post. marte is not some left handed specialist he is a legit pitcher who did some closing.

[Perch1019]

Yea, Marte was closing games for Pitt before the Yanks got him. Hes much better vs lefties but he can still be effective against anyone.

Shocking, Gammons wasnt for the Pudge trade. I hate him. Dont most people who have aneurysms in their heads die?

[Perch1019]

Im listening to the Sox game right now (theyre losing 3-0). Anyways, the douches just went into a thing about Joba/Youk. Its not Remy but the guy on said "is it going to take Kevin Youkilis being carted out on a stretcher before someone does something about Joba Chamberlain?"
Im sure these guys were singing the same tune when Pedro would constantly pitch high and inside to every yankee.

[askewcore]

Shocking, Gammons wasnt for the Pudge trade. I hate him. Dont most people who have aneurysms in their heads die?

Only the ones who arent affiliated with Satan.

I am a big fan of this deal. I like Molina, but I dont know about him as an everyday guy. Now, we can lose Moeller. I dont think we'll have a problem getting to Mo, I have faith in Robertson, Veras, Edwar and Marte to get the job done when they're called on.

I also think we got maximum value out of Farnsworth, he's never pitched this well in his life and probably wont again. Trade high, Cash, trade high.

Oh and JD, excellent Futurama post, I el oh elled.


Im sure these guys were singing the same tune when Pedro would constantly pitch high and inside to every yankee.

Oh, you mean like the game (I think it might have been playoffs too) that Pedro sent Sori and Jeet BOTH to the hospital to start the game off? I dont think he had ANY intent to hit him last time, the first time, maybe, but the situation the other night just didnt dictate him doing that. I hope Kevin Youkilis chokes on his own puke one night, that fucking douche.

(FWIW, I think Remy is a really good announcer.)

[fuckwit]

just saw this on nomaas forums.

Big G letting the shift know:

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edit:

beckett out

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100 pitches


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[25133WhooOoAH]

I want Farnsy BACK! Anyone like this guy? I thought he had amazing stuff..Yeah he was iffy some of the time but lately he has been impressive and He's been on the team for what 2 or 3 years now? He felt like a yankee.and Now we have to deal with another guy way after his prime. Thanks Evil Empire. Stop trying to win a WS every goddamn year and let guys like farnsworth stay and build the team. You can't buy WS rings. blah blah blah.

(Translation) - Sad to see another White guy go and for another Latino player. : )

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I liked Farnsworth and he did have decent stuff...but he was predictable on the mound. Sure he'd hit 97+ on his fastball, but when it comes in on a straight line, someone's going to catch up to it. It sucks that he's gone and yes, Pudge is nowhere near the player that he once was, but he's still a damned good catcher. The bullpen has been damned solid over the last couple of months, Farnsy has been a good part of that, but adding a bat that's around .300 and still a great arm behind the plate is still a very good thing

[Perch1019]

Farnsworth was worth about as much as he was ever going to be worth. The Yankees needed a Catcher and there was no one on the market worth getting. I feel bad after seeing how emotional Farns got but how many times in the last couple of seasons has he come in and blown a game by giving up a big homer? He might have been effective now but he has always gone into spurts like this.
What if Molina, whos already played the 2nd most amount of games in his career, got injured? Chad Moeller then becomes your catcher with no back up. It just makes them such a stronger team in so many ways. This is all of course based upon these young arms in the pen holding up and being able to get the ball to Mo.

Also, the story I read about Ivan asking the Tigers GM to make the deal is fucking awesome. Then when Boras was on the phone demanding some kind of compensation for waiving his no trade, he told him to shut up cause the deal was done.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Manny got traded to the Dodgers...is it wrong to hope that the Predator comes back and kills him for having the same hair-do?

[Stormrider666]

The more I started to think about it, especially the line-up, I started to love the trade for Ivan Rodgriuez. The last 24 hours, have been a win-win for the Yankees. They get Ivan and they no longer have to pitch to Manny 18 times a year.

[Perch1019]

The Yankees had to have made some of the best moves of all the trades in the league. They needed a corner outfielder and a lefty from the pen and they got that from Pitt. Then they needed to add some pop to the offense and they did that with both of the deals. They didnt give away the future and they filled most of their needs. You cant ask for anything more.
I am beyond giddy that Manny is off the Sox. It will be interesting to see how Joe and Donnie deal with Manny.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

It will be interesting to see how Joe and Donnie deal with Manny.

hopefully like this

http://moms-alive.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/2Head%20Shaving%20019.jpg

[Steam]

Holy shit, O'Neill, Kay, and Singleton look like a bunch of fucking bums with those shirts on.

[TreeFortRichard]

i am now convinced that w/ Krod and Teixeira it is the angels year...they went out and got Hunter, and Tex...and they walked all over the redsox and put 6 up already tonight...enjoy the angels

[fuckwit]

garbage.

id love to blame Andy but our 1/3 hall of fame line up is getting no hit by Garland.

fire kevin fucking long and hire some better god dam scouts

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I can't believe that Andy managed to throw 5 consecutive balls to Vlad...I didn't think that was a statistical possibility

giving up the 3 run bomb to Torii Hunter sucked...but then to give one up to fucking Juan Rivera? :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh:

[fuckwit]

we're not built like a pitching team. cant get mad because Andy is shitting the bed. he should be able to give up a few runs and still have the lead with our lineup.

garland should have given up 4 runs minimum by now and have a pitch count near 75.

he has 40 pitches over 3 and a no hitter.

our offense does not fucking produce numbers like they should be or go long in the counts. it has to be the coaching and scouting. something has to be fucking done.

[Perch1019]

we're not built like a pitching team. cant get mad because Andy is shitting the bed. he should be able to give up a few runs and still have the lead with our lineup.



6 runs in 3 innings isnt a few runs. We just got one back. Im not ready to give up on this game yet.

Joe West needs to eat a fucking salad once in a while. Christ is he a slob.

[fuckwit]

2x 3 run home runs was a bit much but 1 should have been fine.

and Cano is killing me at second.

[Perch1019]

Nice fucking play Arod. Asshole.
This is the first ive really seen of the Angels this season. Id have to say they are pretty, pretty good.
This could possibly be a very looooooooooong weekend here.

[bill333]

This became unwatchable. "My teeth hurt"

ah well, guess I'll watch "Road House", this fucker's over.

[Steam]

Ouch, my fantasy team just had to eat that 9 earned from Pettitte.

I wanted 3 out of 4 but a split would be ginormous at this point with Ponson and Rasner coming up next.

[Perch1019]

Its great to see all the Sox fans today who are jumping aboard the "Fuck Manny, he had to go" ship. Just goes to show you what unloyal douchebags that entire fan base is. For years they lived with the "Manny being Manny" mantra and all of the sudden in the last week he started disgracing the game and became a problem.
He should have a friggen statue put in front of that dump you call a ballfield for what he did yet instead hes run out of town like a rapist.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Ouch, my fantasy team just had to eat that 9 earned from Pettitte.

I wanted 3 out of 4 but a split would be ginormous at this point with Ponson and Rasner coming up next.

especially with opponents hitting .326 against Ponson on the season

[Steam]

Its great to see all the Sox fans today who are jumping aboard the "Fuck Manny, he had to go" ship. Just goes to show you what unloyal douchebags that entire fan base is. For years they lived with the "Manny being Manny" mantra and all of the sudden in the last week he started disgracing the game and became a problem.
He should have a friggen statue put in front of that dump you call a ballfield for what he did yet instead hes run out of town like a rapist.

Pretty much the same guy he's always been too.

They enabled his behavior for years and now are all of a sudden against it.

I'm a little sad that I'm not going to be able to catch Old-Timer's Day tomorrow. Really looking forward to seeing such luminaries as Aaron Small, Homer Bush, and most of all, Kevin Maas, make their triumphant returns in the LAST OLD-TIMERS DAY AT YANKEE STADIUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steam]

especially with opponents hitting .326 against Ponson on the season

Is that supposed to be a bad stat? That just says that 67% of the time, Ponson is just flat out unhittable.

That's a win, no?

[Steam]

Did I miss the commotion about Ervin Santana's post strikeout posturing?

Somehow Joba gets riled up afterwards and its a big deal. Odd.

For the record, I don't give a shit about either of them since they are not trying to show up the other team. I mean, its not like Derek Lowe crotch-chopping the A's in 2003 (or was in 2004? whatever, fuck them too).

[Stormrider666]

Did I miss the commotion about Ervin Santana's post strikeout posturing?

Somehow Joba gets riled up afterwards and its a big deal. Odd.

For the record, I don't give a shit about either of them since they are not trying to show up the other team. I mean, its not like Derek Lowe crotch-chopping the A's in 2003 (or was in 2004? whatever, fuck them too).

It really is mindblowing when it comes to the bias that is shown towards the Yankees, when they do something that everybody else is doing. Another one I have seen, is the big deal ESPN has made when a Yankee pitcher has hit a batter.

Great game so far, but the offense really needs to do something. I don't know how long Ponson can hold the Angels off.

[Steam]

It really is mindblowing when it comes to the bias that is shown towards the Yankees, when they do something that everybody else is doing. Another one I have seen, is the big deal ESPN has made when a Yankee pitcher has hit a batter.



And K-Rod did the same sort of thing. Is it because they are praising Jeebus? Just pretty hypocritical in my opinion. As for ESPN, they can suck my cock, especially Erin Andrews.

The next Mariano comes into a non-save situation can someone hypnotize him and make him believe its a save situation. Fuck!

[fuckwit]

i cant believe we took a loss and Ponson survives for another start. worst case scenario.

[fuckwit]

nice ovation for Willie today at the old timers game. he needed that.

[Stormrider666]

nice ovation for Willie today at the old timers game. he needed that.

Yeah it was real great to see. Although as they kept annoucing names, I was wondering if there was going to be an actual old timer's game.

Speaking of which, they may want to redefine who falls under the category of being an old timer. (Aaron Small?)

[Perch1019]

As homosexual as this sounds, Yogi Berra is the most adorable thing in his lil Yankee uniform. I wanna freeze him and put him up on my fireplace.

[Carl Spackler]

Ok, what the hell just happened where the crowd went insane on a foul ball and the announcers just shut up like nothing happening? It couldnt have been someone running on the field because all the guys behind home were looking up and back. How do you not say a word when the game stops and the crowd is going crazy?

I know this is an old post but if anyone doesn't know a fan fell out of the upper decks and landed on the net that protects the fans behind the plate (lucky bastard).

I heard about amateur video of it on youtube or somewhere else.. did anyone see it?

[fuckwit]

i think Moose has another couple years in him. I hope we resign him.

And I hope he gets the 20 win year this year and is able to make it 300 career just to put his HOF talk to rest.

I know this is an old post but if anyone doesn't know a fan fell out of the upper decks and landed on the net that protects the fans behind the plate (lucky bastard).

I heard about amateur video of it on youtube or somewhere else.. did anyone see it?

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[Perch1019]

Suzyn was talkin about it the following day during the game. She said the guy fell out of one of the suites and chased a ball down the netting.

[Perch1019]

I didnt hear it but I hope to god Sterling say "An I-Bomb from I-Rod". Nady coming up big as well in the 6th.
Abreu is a fucking moron for tagging on that place.

[askewcore]

Abreu is a fucking moron for tagging on that place.

I dont like Meachem. I wanna hear Sterling's call for Pudge too.

Nady's call? X-Man cometh?

[Perch1019]

I dont like Meachem. I wanna hear Sterling's call for Pudge too.

Theres no way Meachem told him to do that.

XAVIER!!!!! What a pick up this guy was! (Sterling just called the Nady homer with no nonsense)

[askewcore]

Theres no way Meachem told him to do that.

Then Bob-o is a dumb fucker. He made up for it though.

(Sterling just called the Nady homer with no nonsense)

He's a slacker. His father was a slacker too.

[askewcore]

A-Rod, send Chone Figgins a thank you card for booting your DP ball.

Its about time Figgy didnt shit in our faces.

Hell of a game. I'll take a split with the Angels, especially sending Rasner against Lackey in the final game.

[Stormrider666]

I just want to thank the Pittsburgh Pirates for trading Xavier Nady to the Yankees. Not only because of the impact he has had so far, but everytime he does well, it is going to piss off Chris Russo.

[fuckwit]

I dont like Meachem.

Theres no way Meachem told him to do that.



Yeh as much as I hate Meacham that was probably bobby. Amazing luck today though. Now lets get Aceves a start and hopefully Huges soon.

And I really hope Sterling just rips off Nady's DMX walk on and says "X is gunna give it to ya."

[askewcore]

it is going to piss off Chris Russo.

Why? Whats that midget sounding, yankee hating fuck have against X? Other than his being a Yank.

Farny blew a game against Tampa for the Tigers today but they came back.

[Stormrider666]

Why? Whats that midget sounding, yankee hating fuck have against X? Other than his being a Yank.

Farny blew a game against Tampa for the Tigers today but they came back.

He wasn't a fan of the trade, because he felt that the Yankees didn't give up enough for Nady and Marte.

[fuckwit]

He isn't a fan of the trade, because he felt that the Yankees didn't give up enough for Nady and Marte.

Russo has been dialing up his cuntish yankee hating bullshit lately. I heard a rumor that hes doing to satelite radio and the fat man is taking the WFAN show over.

[Steam]

Figures that the two games that I didn't really follow are the ones they won. After the debauchery of that first game and the heartbreak of the second one, I will gladly take a split in this series.

Now, they need to be all-stars on the road. Crucial trip coming up here.

[Carl Spackler]

Did anyone listen to the games on the radio in the past couple days? Just trying to figure out what John Sterling has come up with for when Pudge & Nady hit homers. Also Molina hit his first this weekend so I'm sure that one FINALLY got to come out.

I figured for Molina it would be "Holy Molina". Michael Kay used "X Marks the Spot" for Nady's homer.

[moegolden]

from Deadspin
Yankee Revenue To Immediately Double In New Stadium
Last year the Yankees brought in an estimated $327 million to lead all major league baseball teams. Not bad considering that in 1973 George Steinbrenner bought the entire team for $10 million. But if you think those revenue numbers are big, you ain't seen nothing yet. When the new stadium opens next year revenues are poised to double. At least according to a pretty interesting examination of the Yankee revenue stream. More »

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080803/FREE/170216934

[Steam]

Fuck.

I have a bad feeling about that.

FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fuckwit]

Nooooooooooooo!

[Steam]

So did Coney get that sticky stuff when he was in the bullpen?

[Steam]

Xavier Nady = Good
Damaso Marte = Eat a cock

Hopefully Joba is alright, cause if he's not yikes.

[fuckwit]

/season

[Steam]

/season

Its going to be pretty tough even if its not too bad with Joba. You know that he will miss the next start and that just means another outing from Rasner.

w00t!!!!!!!!

YEECCCHHHHHHHHHH

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Xavier Nady = Good
Damaso Marte = Eat a cock

Hopefully Joba is alright, cause if he's not yikes.

too fucking true

[Steam]

And still nothing about Joba. I just want to know already. Hopes still semi-high or are they dashed?

[Stormrider666]

And still nothing about Joba. I just want to know already. Hopes still semi-high or are they dashed?

Fingers are still crossed. Not only for the rest of the season but for his whole career as well.

[Steam]

Per Peter Abraham of lohud.com:

Chamberlain had an MRI today in New York. The Yankees would not reveal what it showed. However, Joba is being sent to Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., for another examination tomorrow.

Girardi did not say who would start on Friday. The first name he mentioned as a possibility was Darrell Rasner.
_________________________________________________

I'm still very pessimistic about this and am preparing for the worst. Hopefully it goes alright but you never like hearing Andrews' name.

Cuntfuck!

[askewcore]

We're fucked. If your MRI comes back good, you dont see James Andrews. That guys name must make sports fan everywhere cringe.

Its all because of that call on Kinsler's swinging bunt too, I'd like to point out.

[fuckwit]

Its all because of that call on Kinsler's swinging bunt too, I'd like to point out.


nah it was before that. he wasnt right after the first couple innings.

i dont see them taking chances with Joba. i really think the season could be over here. Wang Huges and now Joba? And our DH who was leading the league in hitting, and our all star catcher. 3 aces and 2 major bats. Nevermind all the DL stints we have had so far. Its been a fuckign awful year so far. Bring up Kennedy, Aceves, Melancon, Gardner and stretch them out in the ML. Fuck this year.

[Stormrider666]

nah it was before that. he wasnt right after the first couple innings.

i dont see them taking chances with Joba. i really think the season could be over here. Wang Huges and now Joba? And our DH who was leading the league in hitting, and our all star catcher. 3 aces and 2 major bats. Nevermind all the DL stints we have had so far. Its been a fuckign awful year so far. Bring up Kennedy, Aceves, Melancon, Gardner and stretch them out in the ML. Fuck this year.

I'm waiting to see how the rest of this road trip turns out and then I might share this same opinion.

[ghirshorn]

I can't stand A-Rod anymore, he is the most un-clutch person I have ever seen.

[Steam]

Between Joba and this game I'm ready to start breaking shit. I fucking loathe this road trip already.

[Steam]

Thanks for that ARod.

Why did I even bother?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Thanks for that ARod.

Why did I even bother?

cause there wasn't anything else on tv?

2 HBP, 2 DPs...productive night, fucko

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Yanks will not reveal MRI results until Joba is seen by Dr. James Andrews (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3520940)

ARLINGTON, Texas -- New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain will be examined by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday after undergoing an MRI on his ailing right shoulder.

Chamberlain returned to New York for tests on his shoulder Tuesday. The team said before its game against the Texas Rangers that it would not reveal the results of the MRI exam until Chamberlain is seen by Andrews in Birmingham, Ala.

"He'll take his test results with him," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "Until I hear from Dr. Andrews, that's all I've got."

Chamberlain was removed from Monday night's start against Texas in the fifth inning with what the club announced was a stiff right shoulder.

On Tuesday, Chamberlain flew back to New York and underwent a series of tests, including an MRI, at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan.

The Yankees are already without No. 1 starter Chien-Ming Wang and right-hander Phil Hughes. Subtracting Chamberlain from the rotation would be a huge blow to the team's postseason chances.

"I think we're all hopeful," Girardi said. "I hope we don't miss him for very long. But you think of a guy of Joba's caliber and you know he's going to miss a start, that doesn't mean the guy who replaces him can't pitch well."

Girardi said the 22-year-old right-hander would probably miss his next turn in the rotation, which is scheduled for Saturday. Anything longer would be a setback for the injury-riddled Yankees pitching staff.

"I envision him not making his next start," Girardi said. "Beyond that, I can't say."

Girardi said his options for replacing Chamberlain include moving right-hander Darrell Rasner back into the rotation or recalling a pitcher from Triple-A Scranton.

Girardi said the Yankees will be cautious with Chamberlain, even in a close playoff race.

"You're always careful with your players," Girardi said. "You don't want to jeopardize their long-term health. And we're talking about a 22-year-old kid here."

[25133WhooOoAH]

Arod double play last night gave me Chills of the Douchiest kind!

[Perch1019]

Ive gone into full Jets fan mode here and Im expecting the worst with Joba. I can not come up with one reason you would go to Andrews and have everyone who knows the original news taking a vow of silence. I dont think his name has ever been synonymous with 'hope' and 'good news'. When I hear that guys name, I always think of the image of Triple H being carried up the Raw ramp by the refs as his knee tendons and muscles are rolled up to his groin.

As for the team, I dont even think they deserve to make the playoffs. If you cant beat Vicente Padilla or some Harrison guy and drop 4 of 5 to Texas, you have no business making the post season. Im sure Tampa can still pull a Mets and blow their lead but games like last week vs the Os and this are the ones you cant lose. Who knew that Sidney Ponson would have to be the guy we look to be the stopper? They should have fired Kevin Long before the All Star break and could have brought some guy from the crowd in to do a better job. Theres no reason in the world this team shouldnt score 6+ runs a game or at least get a hit when a guy is in scoring position. I hate getting on Jeter but hes been fucking dreadful. He has 51 RBIs and 60 runs scored to go with his 18 double plays. It seems like Damon is never on because when he is, Jeter is killing him. Theyre almost better off putting Melky in front of him because its not like hes getting on base anyways.
Ugh, I hate how angry this team makes me. Either sack up and make a run here or do us all a favor, call it a season and stop giving us all hope.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I'm waiting to see how the rest of this road trip turns out and then I might share this same opinion.
x2
Ive gone into full Jets fan mode here.

:icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek:
don't kill yourself

[fuckwit]

They should have fired Kevin Long before the All Star break and could have brought some guy from the crowd in to do a better job.

As far as the teams hitting goes it really is all on this guy.

When Cano was slumping his advice was "Dont change anything, your swing looks great." Meanwhile Cano was slapping at every first pitch he saw flying out.
Giambi's rolling slumps? "Dont change anything, your swing looks great."
The RISP failures, the GIDP's, the 1-3 pitch at bats from fucking awful pitchers letting them go complete game/shutout on us. Bullshit.

Fuck Kevin Long. If you cant get this lineup hitting your a fucking idiot.

And the worst part is I think Girardi is protecting him because hes one of his guys.

[Steam]

:icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek:
don't kill yourself

I've taken a step back and I'm still going to remain confident. I've pretty much written off Joba for this year. Ok, then where does that leave us? Mussina, Pettitte, Ponson, Kennedy, Giese/Rasner. Its not really the best and most desirable starting rotation but if they can tread water here and there and maybe somehow makeup ground in the next few weeks I think there is a chance.

Hughes should be back soon. I know that they were planning on him having to earn his way back but if he pitches well in the rehab start tomorrow I wouldn't be surprised to see him get one more and then knock Giese out of the rotation. The same goes for Pavano.

The problem has been the offense's mesmarizing ability to just fucking sputter. Between Jeter most of the season, Melky, and ARod with men on base in the late innings I'm ready to fucking break shit. Can't they just take whatever they need for Joba's arm out of Melky's and just throw away the excess parts? He has been fucking atrocious. At least Gardner provided some spark on the basepaths. Melky is fucking nothing.

They need to win the next two against the fucking Rangers and somehow find it in them to win at least 1 or 2 against the Angels.

I'm not going to give up, not again. I had written off the Giants and wanted them to do whatever they could to get Coughlin axed and looked what happened there. I learned too much from that to just abandon ship now.

Lets Go Yankees!!!

[Steam]

And the worst part is I think Girardi is protecting him because hes one of his guys.

Long was there before Girardi.

How many times can a team with this much veteran talent blame the hitting coach? They've run how many out of town in the past decade? Enough. If Giambi can't hit, its on him.

[Stormrider666]

As far as the teams hitting goes it really is all on this guy.

When Cano was slumping his advice was "Dont change anything, your swing looks great." Meanwhile Cano was slapping at every first pitch he saw flying out.
Giambi's rolling slumps? "Dont change anything, your swing looks great."
The RISP failures, the GIDP's, the 1-3 pitch at bats from fucking awful pitchers letting them go complete game/shutout on us. Bullshit.

Fuck Kevin Long. If you cant get this lineup hitting your a fucking idiot.

And the worst part is I think Girardi is protecting him because hes one of his guys.

Kevin Long was one of the two holdovers from Torre's staff, (Tony Pena beinging the other one) so I'm not sure if he can be consiered a Girardi guy.

I'm not sure if I'm willing to put the blame on Long for the offensive woes. I think the Yankees should have least waited another year, before signing Cano to a long term deal. I think Giambi's better days are way behind him.

Bottom line, there is way too much talent on this team for a coach to take the sole blame for their offensive woes.


Edit: Ain't this a kick in the dick, Jeff Kartsens is pitching a perfect game through 7 innings.

[Perch1019]

Perfect game over.

LoHud.com is saying Joba is on the DL and Brittan was brought up

[Steam]

Still a hell of a game for Karstens. Good for him. His chances for the Yankees were pretty much up. I wish him the best.

[fuckwit]

I didnt remember him as a leftover.

I still blame him over veteran talent. Its part on the hitter but i dont give a shit. Good hitting coaches make great players and change lineups. This guy is given the best and turns them into shit. Its not on the players its on him. Hes not helping at all.

[Perch1019]

Regardless if its on him or not, there should have been and needs to be a change. Whatever he is doing is not getting through to any of them. I always hate blaming coaches for pro athletes failures but when the entire team is constantly in slumps, something isnt right.

[Steam]

From Peter Abraham at lohud:

* * * * * * * 7:21 p.m. UPDATE ON JOBA * * * * *
This from Brian Cashman: Chamberlain has what is being described as rotator cuff tendinitis. He will be rested for a week and then start a throwing program after being evaluated.

He will return to New York.

Just for your own reference: “tendinitis” is a nice way to say he has a little tear in his rotator cuff.

Joe Girardi said before the game he was optimistic Joba would play again this season. But a rotator cuff issue is nothing to mess around with. Don’t expect to see Chamberlain any time soon this season, if at all.

________________________________


About what I figured.

[Perch1019]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3522585
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Joba Chamberlain has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the New York Yankees, who have not yet revealed the extent of his injured pitching shoulder.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before Wednesday night's game against Texas that he had no updates regarding Chamberlain's examination by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Alabama.

Chamberlain was sent to see Andrews after undergoing an MRI on his ailing right shoulder Tuesday. The 22-year-old right-hander was removed from Monday night's start against the Rangers in the fifth inning with stiffness in his shoulder.

Ian Kennedy was set to take Chamberlain's turn in the rotation and start Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, the New York Daily News reported.

Theres nothing in that entire statement, including the fact that Kennedy is being called up, to make me feel good about this. Its amazing the amount of injuries this team has had to endure this season. Not even the old guys but the young ones as well.

[fuckwit]

i think hes gone for the season. they wont take the chance with his shoulder. unless the muscle heals properly it will retear and be worse then the first time. i just hope this goes away and doesnt ever happen again to him

[Perch1019]

Jesus fucking christ Cano. Chuck Knobloch at second base again.
Whoa, we won the arguement? Ive never seen that before

[Perch1019]

I picked up Bobby Mercers book today. Im a few chapters in and im enjoying it. Its sad as fuck tho because the first few chapters he and Kay talk about how he found out and how hes going to beat it and how the hard part was over, recovering, etc. You get choked up hearing his optimisim and knowing that he would be dead in a few short months.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Whoa, we won the arguement? Ive never seen that before

me neither...that definitely was a first. Glad they finally won a game in Texas, need a HUGE showing from Moose tomorrow and then hopefully 2 of 3 from Anaheim. I'm sick of only keeping pace or losing ground to the Rays & Cocksmokes

[Steam]

Thankfully they got a win they needed. Now they need one more today.

Hopefully Phil has a good rehab game and maybe can be up in two weeks or so.

[ginaf20697]

Good news!!!

Joba to begin throwing program, expects to rejoin Yankees this month
Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. -- Joba Chamberlain plans to start a throwing program next week and expects to rejoin the New York Yankees' rotation this month.

Chamberlain was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to rotator cuff tendinitis in his pitching shoulder. The right-hander saw Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday, one day after an MRI on the rookie's ailing shoulder.

"I'll be throwing in a week. I'll probably throw the beginning of next week," Chamberlain said Friday when he arrived at the Yankees' spring training complex. "Everything feels fine now."

The 22-year-old was removed from Monday night's start against Texas in the fifth inning with stiffness in his shoulder. He never thought the problem was serious.

"No. Not at all," Chamberlain said. "It would have been different if I wasn't still throwing 99 [mph]. It was a different feeling that I never had, so I just wanted to make sure."

When asked if he would be ready to start again for the Yankees by Sept. 1, Chamberlain said "I'll throw way before that in a game."

His injury was the latest blow to New York's depleted pitching staff. The team already is without No. 1 starter Chien-Ming Wang and right-hander Phil Hughes.

Chamberlain is 4-3 with a 2.63 ERA in 12 starts and 20 relief appearances.

Also, left fielder-designated hitter Hideki Matsui took a step forward in his rehab program for a sore left knee, reporting no problems on Friday, one day after starting a running program.

"The knee was fine, so I'm happy about that," Matsui said through a translator.

Matsui decided not to undergo surgery last month in hopes of playing again this season.

"The fact that the activities I had yesterday and the way the knee responded today, honestly I do feel positive in the sense that we're progressing forward," Matsui said.

Matsui was unable to work out on the field Friday due to rain. He did ride a stationary bike and took 54 swings during a hitting session in an indoor cage.

[Stormrider666]

Good news!!!

It is good news to hear. That being said, I'm still standing by my stance, to see how the rest of this road trip goes. If it turns out to be a disaster, I might be saying, fuck it and say shut down both Joba and Hughes. Tell Hideki Matsui to get ready for next year. Not only for the Yankees, but as a possible trade piece as well.

Oh and anybody else get the feeling of a bloodbath happening tonight in Anaheim.

[askewcore]

Oh and anybody else get the feeling of a bloodbath happening tonight in Anaheim.

Yes. I have the feeling of impending doom. Trying to stay optimistic that Kennedy can put together a quality start, like we know (or hope) he's capable of.

[fuckwit]

Oh and anybody else get the feeling of a bloodbath happening tonight in Anaheim.

http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/usc/sports/m-basebl/auto_headshot/385345.jpeghttp://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a278/spedly/alfred_e_neuman-1.jpg

what me worry?

[Steam]

It is good news to hear. That being said, I'm still standing by my stance, to see how the rest of this road trip goes. If it turns out to be a disaster, I might be saying, fuck it and say shut down both Joba and Hughes. Tell Hideki Matsui to get ready for next year. Not only for the Yankees, but as a possible trade piece as well.

Oh and anybody else get the feeling of a bloodbath happening tonight in Anaheim.

No way would you shut down Hughes. His arm is completely fine and he pitched well last night.

What a fucking terrible job by Damon out there. Ouch. That inning should be over.

[pure_waves]

It is good news to hear. That being said, I'm still standing by my stance, to see how the rest of this road trip goes. If it turns out to be a disaster, I might be saying, fuck it and say shut down both Joba and Hughes. Tell Hideki Matsui to get ready for next year. Not only for the Yankees, but as a possible trade piece as well.

Oh and anybody else get the feeling of a bloodbath happening tonight in Anaheim.

dude were 3 out of the wild card with 6-7 weeks to go. even with a .500 record on the road we can still be in it, and possibly gain ground depending on boston and minny.

also, joba is due back shortly and so is hughes. hideki may come back. hell, pavano may even come back.

i think with a rotation of mussina, pettite, chamberlain and hughes, we have a half way decent shot of doing something down the stretch.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

dude were 3 out of the wild card with 6-7 weeks to go.

that one fact brings me relief. 3 games are easily achievable


okay, 2 pitches, 2 outs? Hey dopes...no more swinging at the first-pitch nonsense

[askewcore]

It is killing McCarver to admit that the Yankees have overcome a ridiculous amount of problems to hang around in the race.

Now he is saying Joba never should have been in the pen, contrary to when everyone said he should never have been in the rotation. Gotta love announcers and their 20/20 hindsight.

[askewcore]

That was quite the A-Bomb. And during a scoreless game too, two nights in a row.

Alot of Yankee fans at this game.

Edit: Ooooh A-Belly-to-Belly

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Giese pitched a hell of a game :clap: :clap:


too bad Veras SUCKS :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh:

McCarver: I wonder if Cano was even running hard on that play!
Die.

[bill333]

He pitched a hell of a game and the fucking bullpen blew it for him. Dicks!
Next time, save your arms, just have the outfileders throw it out of the park.


"YOU BLEW IT!"

[Steam]

What a fucking atrocious inning. The pen has been pretty fucking leaky recently. Sooner or later they will have to reach down to the minors.

[askewcore]

McCarver: I wonder if Cano was even running hard on that play!
Die.

"How do you turn that play double play with ROBINSON CANO running."

Gee, I dont know, cause he is a slower runner than Damon, Jeter, Abreu, A-Rod, and Melky. The only guys he is not slower than in the lineup is Giambi and Pudge (and he's probably about the same speed as Pudge) It's not like Gardner is running. Fucking assfacehole.

[Steam]

Fucking ridiculous

[fuckwit]

just bad baseball. on top of all their problems they are just playing bad. Cano and Betemit let a little piece of shit dribbler roll into right field with the game on the line? if that was Jeter and Arod's side of the field they would have get the ball and made the play at the plate.
this team is dead. i really hope they dont come back from this and go on any stupid streaks. they need to address some of the problems in this team and not let 8 games erase it all again.

[Steam]

Don't give up. What are they, 3 or 4 out of the Wild Card? Fuck that, they can do that.

They just need to go into Minnesota and beat them like they did back at the Stadium. From there they need to take care of business against the shitbag Royals. If they can take two out of three in each of those they should be back on track.

Things aren't perfectly setup for them (looking particular brutal is their road swing to start September) but they have the talent to do this. I just hope that Phil can come back and contribute like he did last year.

Lets go Yankees!!

[Stormrider666]

Despite what may happen the rest of the year, Ian Kennedy may want to think twice about what he says after losses. To have the balls to say that only going 2 innings, was no big deal, is fucking mindblowing. I actually felt bad for the guy too on Friday night. When Micheal Kay made a big deal about the Yankees giving him a 3-2 lead, when they had the bases loaded and they could have broken the game open. I don't want to be a panicky pete, when it comes to Kennedy's future as a Yankee but he really hasn't impressed me so far this year.

I'm going to remain hopeful they will beat the Twins and salvage this road trip.

Let's go Yankees!!!!

[Steam]

Despite what may happen the rest of the year, Ian Kennedy may want to think twice about what he says after losses. To have the balls to say that only going 2 innings, was no big deal, is fucking mindblowing. I actually felt bad for the guy too on Friday night. When Micheal Kay made a big deal about the Yankees giving him a 3-2 lead, when they had the bases loaded and they could have broken the game open. I don't want to be a panicky pete, when it comes to Kennedy's future as a Yankee but he really hasn't impressed me so far this year.

I'm going to remain hopeful they will beat the Twins and salvage this road trip.

Let's go Yankees!!!!

Meh.

I don't think that Kennedy meant that he was fine with the loss. He just reacted in a different way and it probably wasn't phrased properly. Some people beat the shit out of Gatorade containers when they make an out, and some people just kinda chill when they get lit.

I'm not ready to concede anything regarding Ike.

[ceeps04]

What fucking disgraceful display that was tonight. I don't want to throw everything in Girardi's lap but the sheer amount of awful at bats that they had tonight was fucking mind blowing. Torre would have whipped this hog shit team into shape by now. Again, its not all Giradis fault obviously, but alot, not some, but a lot of his moves in the past week can easily be second guessed, first guessed really. Fucking pitiful.

[Perch1019]

I didnt even watch the game tonight since the Olympics are on. The ESPN alert just came through on my phone. Sickening. Ponson has been so good for us and we cant score him any fucking runs? You can not blame the injuries to Wang/Kennedy and Hughes for this when the offense cant help a guy win a game where he gives up 2 runs in 6 innings. I said it last week and ill say it again, this team does not deserve to make the playoffs.
I hate giving up on them but I think its over Johnny. As long as the Mets and Boston dont make the playoffs, I think it will be a little easier to digest.

[fuckwit]

Girardi lost this game. Benched Damon and Giambi and played Sexson, Christian, Melky in the lineup. I was too disgusted to watch the post game but hes going to take major shit over tonights loss.

[askewcore]

Disgusting. This game was disgusting. The only word. 1st and 3rd, no one out. Pudge pops up, Melky one pitch DP. Fucking garbage. We cant do the smallest fundamental shit and its annoying.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Ponson has been fucking stellar since coming over...too bad all these cocksucking hall of famers can't get the goddamned ball out of the infield. What's up with this "swing at the first pitch" bullshit? How many fucking double plays has A-Rod grounded into this season? :arrrh: :arrrh: :arrrh:

I was a Melky defender before...but he just can't fucking hack it at the plate at all


T-minus 23 days until the World Champion New York Giants kick off...

[fuckwit]

I dont care how fucking awful they are right now and how many mistakes they will make tomorrow. Tonight they better put some fucking runs on the board for Moose.

[askewcore]

As long as we can hit the long ball, we'll get runs, cause God knows we cant get a runner in from third with no outs, or lay down a bunt, or get two hits in a row. Worst fundamental team ever.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

miss hitting coach Chris Chambliss...

[25133WhooOoAH]

Does a hitting coach really make a difference? With a lineup full of veterans..These bums should know how to win. The only ones on this time I like watching is Arod and Abreu.

[fuckwit]

Does a hitting coach really make a difference? With a lineup full of veterans..These bums should know how to win. The only ones on this time I like watching is Arod and Abreu.

I think it could have even more importance because they're veterans. Do you really see Arod changing anything hes doing at bat because Kevin Long says so? There is no respect there.
Somethings wrong with hitting and its not an individual problem. They should stop back in Texas before they come home and steal Jaramillo. He's supposedly amazing.

[askewcore]

I think it could have even more importance because they're veterans. Do you really see Arod changing anything hes doing at bat because Kevin Long says so? There is no respect there.
Somethings wrong with hitting and its not an individual problem. They should stop back in Texas before they come home and steal Jaramillo. He's supposedly amazing.

Couldnt have said it better. The entire team has been struggling for far too long and adjustments must be made. That has to be on Long.

miss hitting coach Chris Chambliss...

He was the bessssst

[Perch1019]

Does a hitting coach really make a difference? With a lineup full of veterans..These bums should know how to win. The only ones on this time I like watching is Arod and Abreu.

I think when the entire team is hitting like shit and noone seems prepared for a pitcher, something has to be put on the pitching coach. These guys go into slumps and the job of the hitting coach is to see whats wrong and how fundamentally they can fix it. When Jeter constantly turns over on a ball and hits an easy double play grounder, the coach has to come up with a reason why hes doing it.
Somewhere in alot of these guys swings they have gotten into bad habits and noone seems to be helping them fix it.

Fuck Arod too. He has done dick when its really matter this season. I refuse to count that Angels game either because he hit into a routine dp and Figgens blew it.

[Stormrider666]

I think it could have even more importance because they're veterans. Do you really see Arod changing anything hes doing at bat because Kevin Long says so? There is no respect there.
Somethings wrong with hitting and its not an individual problem. They should stop back in Texas before they come home and steal Jaramillo. He's supposedly amazing.

However, last year A-Rod was singing the praises of Kevin Long. Like I said, it shouldn't just fall on a hitting coach to motivate veteran guys to hit. That being said, I don't see the guy returning next season. However along with a new hitting coach, the line-up and the offensive philosophy has to be revamped as well.

[fuckwit]

Yeh but Mattingly was still here last year, and Bowa. If Long was coming to the table with their help and their backing constantly it wasnt Long it was them. I didnt even remember Long being on the team because of Donny switching jobs.

Cano this year went home to his dad over the All star break and came back hitting .500 out of his slump. If Cano's dad can fix something Long cant he needs to go.

[Stormrider666]

Yeh but Mattingly was still here last year, and Bowa. If Long was coming to the table with their help and their backing constantly it wasnt Long it was them. I didnt even remember Long being on the team because of Donny switching jobs.

Cano this year went home to his dad over the All star break and came back hitting .500 out of his slump. If Cano's dad can fix something Long cant he needs to go.

Yeah but Cano's bad habits, that is another story.

[fuckwit]

Cano is killing me this year. Girardi's got to yell at him or something. It not just the hitting hes not fielding consistently.

[Stormrider666]

Cano is killing me this year. Girardi's got to yell at him or something. It not just the hitting hes not fielding consistently.

Girardi needs to take a page out of Charlie Manuel's book and bench Cano for a game. However, it has to be during a series where the Yankees are going for a sweep.

[askewcore]

Thank you, Johnny. Maybe we can build on that. Not bloody likely though.

What the fuck is up with Jeet? 3-0 and he ends up striking out on a ball that was 2 feet outside?

This is a little OT, but I keep hearing that commercial on XM where they say, "The most inspirational story in baseball comes to Boston as Josh Hamilton and the Rangers come to town." What the FUCK is inspirational about that cunt? That he was born with all the talent in the world, then blew all his money on dope for three years and now he's back? That's not inspirational, that's a fucking junkie who can hit a baseball, fuck him in his mouth.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

well...at least we've scored more than last night. Hopefully more will come of this...and many fewer double plays

[Steam]

I watched Office Space on one of the HBOs before (in addition to a viewing On Demand this weekend, great movie) which leads to this exchange:

Wilson Betemit, what would you say you do here?

[Steam]

I want to cockpunch these faggot Twins broadcasters. They had a text message poll of who is the best closer since 1982 (apparently when that shitty Metrodome came into existence) and Trevor Hoffman was in the lead with 35%, Eck was in second with 32%, and Mariano was in third with 29% (Franco was fourth with 4%).

Ok, we'll ignore the fuckedupness of the results for a second, and concentrate on what the douchey color guy said. "I'm glad that the Minnesota fans know baseball and put Trevor Hoffman in first". He goes on to cite his overinflated saves total and then took some shots at Mariano.

Trevor Hoffman is an overrated jizzbag. Fuck you Minnesota.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

oh well that fuckin' figures

[Steam]

Yep, cleaning up a broken beer bottle is a bitch.

FUCK!!

[askewcore]

Yep, cleaning up a broken beer bottle is a bitch.

I just had to pick up a new universal remote...again.

It's about fucking time A-Rod stepped it up. I'd say maybe they could get some momentum going, but I doubt that'll happen.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Yankees RHP Phil Hughes made a rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He allowed two runs and three hits with four strikeouts and a walk in 5 1/3 innings against Pawtucket....RHP Carl Pavano's rehab start for Double-A Trenton on Tuesday didn't go as well. He gave up seven hits, including two homers, and five runs in 4 1/3 innings. He also hit two batters with pitches.

I forget, is Pavano just chronically injured or does he just chroncially suck?? :arrrh: :arrrh:

apparently A-Rod's homer last night was the first time all year that he had a go-ahead hit in the 7th inning or later

[ginaf20697]

Urgh, just get home to catch a 3 run HR from the Twins. At least Extra Innings has both the Yankees and Twins feeds so I get to watch YES.

[ceeps04]

The Twins announcers on XM are absolutely killing the Yankees. Saying they play with no emotion, don't have any cohesion, no fun, look listless, etc...the list goes on and on.

I think Girardi has to stop being one of the guys and light a fire somehow. Be someone the team respects like Mr. Torre was.

[askewcore]

The Twins announcers on XM are absolutely killing the Yankees. Saying they play with no emotion, don't have any cohesion, no fun, look listless, etc...the list goes on and on.

I'd be pissed, but everything they said right there is dead on.

I think Girardi has to stop being one of the guys and light a fire somehow. Be someone the team respects like Mr. Torre was.

Torre never lit a fire under anyone. All he did was sit there with his stupid bat in his hand for 7 innings then call the same two relief pitchers every night. Torre's best quality was handling the media, and deflecting their attention from the players which protected their big stupid egos. And stop calling him Mr. Torre. If you want to respect anyone, go find Mr. Showalter and Mr. Michael for building the dynasty.

[RobeSoup&Tears]

Shit..looking at the rest of the season they play only two teams that are below .500 with only 4 days off in between.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Shit..looking at the rest of the season they play only two teams that are below .500 with only 4 days off in between.

$3 says they lose both series against the sub-.500 teams

[ghirshorn]

$3 says they lose both series against the sub-.500 teams

I'll take that action

[Perch1019]

$3 says they lose both series against the sub-.500 teams

6 says they get swept.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I'm goin to the game on Saturday against the Royals...if they lose, I will be highly peturbed

[Stormrider666]

ESPN is reporting that Melky was sent down to AAA and "Strikeout" Sexson was waived.

[Steam]

ESPN is reporting that Melky was sent down to AAA and "Strikeout" Sexson was waived.

About time they did that with Melky. He has talent but fuck he has been sucking such cock lately. Hopefully Gardner can hit this time around.

[fuckwit]

Had to happen. Now what to do with Cano? And whats causing so many on the team to play way below their abilities..

[Steam]

Had to happen. Now what to do with Cano? And whats causing so many on the team to play way below their abilities..

Hopefully Cano will see what happened to his lover and get his shit together consistently.

I'm hoping that Gardner can add some spark, but as I said, he needs to get hits and get on base at a decent clip.

It is sad that a mid August home series against Kansas City is so huge but they absolutely need to sweep this series and get themselves back on track. It surely doesn't get any easier for them.

[askewcore]

I dont think Robbie would ever rebound if they sent him down. He seems like he is kind of a head case, he just needs to step up, plus we have no one to replace him. we dont lose much with Gardner instead of Melky.

Edit: Why the FUCK did Gardner not bunt with 1st and 2nd and no one out?

[tysonpunchinguterus]

Melky's been bad for a good part of the season, really. He started off as one of the only guys on the team hitting, but has been sucking since then. That move had to be made and probably should have been made sooner. He's not a power hitter, so .242 isn't going to cut it as a starting outfielder.

Hopefully, Hughes will be back soon and help out the pitching situation a little. The fewer starts Rasner makes, the better. It's hard to look forward to watching a game when you know they'll be down 5-0 after 2 innings.

[Steam]

While I refuse to say that they are out of it, we are bordering on already starting the offseason thread. The team has looked pretty much dead ever since Joba went down (fuck, even before then they weren't ex