09/05: Yanks Outlast Jays 6-4
Posted by: Andrew
The Yankees, in a game that went went almost four hours and featured 12 walks, defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 Saturday afternoon behind Andy Pettitte's six innings and Phil Hughes' impressive four-out save.
Pettitte wasn't spectacular like he was his last time out. He walked six batters and allowed four earned runs. He wasn't helped out when Derek Jeter committed an error on Jose Bautista's triple that resulted in two runs, but the Yankees provided just enough offense.
The Yankees recorded 14 hits, including multi-hit games from Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera. Mark Teixeira and Cano each hit home runs, and Cabrera drove in two runs.
Cabrera got the Yankees' scoring started in the second inning with an RBI single and Cano added his solo home run in the fourth. However, the Jays tied up the game in the bottom of the fourth on a Randy Ruiz home run and John McDonald's bloop single. Ruiz earlier lost a home run earlier in the game when instant replay proved that his fly to left was touched by a fan on the foul side of the pole.
It could've been worse for the Yankees in the fourth, but Cano fielded McDonald's bloop in right field and threw one-hopper home to get Bautista out at the plate to end the inning.
Teixeira's solo home run in the fifth gave the Yankees a lead which they would not relinquish again. Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Melky Cabrera each hit RBI singles in the later innings to give the Yankees insurance runs.
Hughes entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs and struck out three of the four batters he faced for his third save of the season.
Sergio Mitre starts for New York tomorrow afternoon in the final game of this four-game series in Toronto.
Recap records: Seamus: 39–22, Patrick: 37–17, Andrew: 11–10
Andrew Fletcher regularly blogs about the Yankees at Scott Proctor's Arm.
Pettitte wasn't spectacular like he was his last time out. He walked six batters and allowed four earned runs. He wasn't helped out when Derek Jeter committed an error on Jose Bautista's triple that resulted in two runs, but the Yankees provided just enough offense.
The Yankees recorded 14 hits, including multi-hit games from Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera. Mark Teixeira and Cano each hit home runs, and Cabrera drove in two runs.
Cabrera got the Yankees' scoring started in the second inning with an RBI single and Cano added his solo home run in the fourth. However, the Jays tied up the game in the bottom of the fourth on a Randy Ruiz home run and John McDonald's bloop single. Ruiz earlier lost a home run earlier in the game when instant replay proved that his fly to left was touched by a fan on the foul side of the pole.
It could've been worse for the Yankees in the fourth, but Cano fielded McDonald's bloop in right field and threw one-hopper home to get Bautista out at the plate to end the inning.
Teixeira's solo home run in the fifth gave the Yankees a lead which they would not relinquish again. Alex Rodriguez, Jorge Posada and Melky Cabrera each hit RBI singles in the later innings to give the Yankees insurance runs.
Hughes entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs and struck out three of the four batters he faced for his third save of the season.
Sergio Mitre starts for New York tomorrow afternoon in the final game of this four-game series in Toronto.
Recap records: Seamus: 39–22, Patrick: 37–17, Andrew: 11–10
Andrew Fletcher regularly blogs about the Yankees at Scott Proctor's Arm.
09/05: Josh Towers Called Up
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees have called up Josh Towers for the second time this season, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. According to Hoch, the Yankees were going to wait to make this move until the team comes back home on Monday, but they figured to bring him up in case of an emergency since Chad Gaudin and Joba Chamberlain both had short outings to begin this series in Toronto.
The 32-year old Towers may get a look at his former team, as he appeared in 108 games for the Blue Jays from 2003-07 and started 89. He was actually called up by the Yankees once previously on August 8, but did not appear in a game and was designated for assignment the next day. Towers began the season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, but has not pitched in a major league game since 2007.
The 32-year old Towers may get a look at his former team, as he appeared in 108 games for the Blue Jays from 2003-07 and started 89. He was actually called up by the Yankees once previously on August 8, but did not appear in a game and was designated for assignment the next day. Towers began the season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, but has not pitched in a major league game since 2007.
Posted by: Patrick
I'm in two fantasy baseball leagues. In the league that is not the Yankees Bloggers League, I am in second place, playing the final regular season week against the 1st place team. I'm a game back and I am only playing for pride, as my first round bye is assured. But, I'd still like to win and finish the season in first.
I've got a valuable league in ERA and WHIP, so I decided not to start Roy Halladay today. His last few starts haven't exactly been stellar and he was facing a hot Yankees team. Plus, if I can, I try to avoid pitchers starting against the Yankees just because.
Today wasn't the day. Halladay had it working. 9 innings, 111 pitches, 73 strikes, 1 hit, 3 walks, 9 strikeouts and 0 runs. The only player to get a hit? Number 9 hitter Ramiro Pena. Yeah, it was that kind of day.
Joba Chamberlain threw 59 pitches in 3 innings, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks. Mark Melancon picked up two innings of work, along with an earned run. Jonathan Albaladejo pitched a scoreless inning. Michael Dunn made his Major League debut, getting 2 outs and allowing 2 runs. Finally, Edwar Ramirez made his first appearance since May 18, pitching the final 1.1 innings scoreless. He did, however, allow the double that scored the two runs that Dunn was responsible for.
Tomorrow at 1:07 PM ET, Andy Pettitte (12-6, 4.03) will take the hill against Brett Cecil (6-3, 5.42).
Recap records: Seamus: 39–22, Patrick: 37–17, Andrew: 10–10
I've got a valuable league in ERA and WHIP, so I decided not to start Roy Halladay today. His last few starts haven't exactly been stellar and he was facing a hot Yankees team. Plus, if I can, I try to avoid pitchers starting against the Yankees just because.
Today wasn't the day. Halladay had it working. 9 innings, 111 pitches, 73 strikes, 1 hit, 3 walks, 9 strikeouts and 0 runs. The only player to get a hit? Number 9 hitter Ramiro Pena. Yeah, it was that kind of day.
Joba Chamberlain threw 59 pitches in 3 innings, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks. Mark Melancon picked up two innings of work, along with an earned run. Jonathan Albaladejo pitched a scoreless inning. Michael Dunn made his Major League debut, getting 2 outs and allowing 2 runs. Finally, Edwar Ramirez made his first appearance since May 18, pitching the final 1.1 innings scoreless. He did, however, allow the double that scored the two runs that Dunn was responsible for.
Tomorrow at 1:07 PM ET, Andy Pettitte (12-6, 4.03) will take the hill against Brett Cecil (6-3, 5.42).
Recap records: Seamus: 39–22, Patrick: 37–17, Andrew: 10–10
Posted by: Patrick
The AP reports that Mariano Rivera will have a bullpen session on Saturday and may get back into game action on Sunday. He had hoped to have the session today.
Posted by: Patrick
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports that not only did the Yankees look at Brad Penny, but they had also been considering Mike Cameron (once again) before the August 31 deadline.
The Yankees shied away from Cameron, according to sources, because they didn't feel it was worth picking up the $1.5 million they would have had to pay him for whatever upgrade they would have received over Melky Cabrera.
Back to Penny, the Yankees were serious enough to have Joe Girardi, Johnny Damon and former teammate A.J. Burnett make recruiting calls. In the end, he decided to head to San Francisco, though.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski.
The Yankees shied away from Cameron, according to sources, because they didn't feel it was worth picking up the $1.5 million they would have had to pay him for whatever upgrade they would have received over Melky Cabrera.
Back to Penny, the Yankees were serious enough to have Joe Girardi, Johnny Damon and former teammate A.J. Burnett make recruiting calls. In the end, he decided to head to San Francisco, though.
Via Joseph Pawlikowski.
09/04: Albaladejo Gets the Call
Posted by: Patrick
As expected, Jonathan Albaladejo became the sixth September callup for the Yankees, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
He would have been up sooner had he not been hit in the eye with a ball while playing catch with Edwar Ramirez (insert joke here). He has two black eyes, leading Joe Girardi to refer to him as a "big raccoon" and Nick Swisher to joke about him needing some sunglasses.
He would have been up sooner had he not been hit in the eye with a ball while playing catch with Edwar Ramirez (insert joke here). He has two black eyes, leading Joe Girardi to refer to him as a "big raccoon" and Nick Swisher to joke about him needing some sunglasses.
09/04: Mariano Rivera Feeling Good
Posted by: Patrick
Mo spoke to the AP and he's feeling better after dealing with some tightness in his groin (makes you cringe just typing it). He's wants to get a chance to throw before seeing any game action and he's hopeful that will happen on Friday.
Posted by: Patrick
The Yankees got off to the right start early, scoring 4 runs off of Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero. Hideki Matsui delivered a 2 RBI single that turned into a third run when a fielding error was made. Jorge Posada brought Matsui home from third on a single of his own and it was 4-0, Yankees.
Chad Gaudin's first three innings weren't pretty, but the results were good. 2 walks, a hit batter, a double and a passed ball, but no runs. But, after Melky Cabrera added the Yankees third RBI single of the night, once again scoring Matsui, that would change.
Another walk, another hit batter, three singles and a sacrifice later and the Blue Jays had 3 runs. Gaudin was done after 3.2 innings. Alfredo Aceves relieved him with two runners on, but struck out Adam Lind for the final out.
RBI single mania continued as the Yankees tacked on two more in the 5th. A-Rod singled home Johnny Damon and Posada did the same for Mark Teixiera.
Aceves ran into trouble of his own in the sixth, allowing runners to score on a double and an A-Rod error, but he'd put himself in position to collect his 10th win of the season. Anyone else getting a Ramiro Mendoza vibe here?
At any rate, the Blue Jays were done: David Robertson, Brian Bruney and Damaso Marte all pitched a scoreless inning a piece, allowing no more than 1 walk between them while striking out 5.
The Yankees, however, were not done. In the ninth, they had enough of the whole RBI single thing. A-Rod blasted a solo shot and Posada hit a two run homer with Jerry Hairston Jr. scoring on the play. That's where it would end: 10-5 Yankees.
Just earlier today, Steve Lombardi mentioned that if Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada each hit at least 20 home runs and drove in at least 70, the 2009 Yankees would be the only team ever to have 8 players who did that. Well, Posada must have heard him because his home run and 4 RBI gave him exactly that. It's up to the Captain now, sitting at 17 home runs and 61 RBI with 28 games left.
A-Rod also had a great day, going 2 for 4 with the homer, 2 runs, 2 RBI and a walk. Damon, Teixeira and Matsui all had 2 runs, as well.
Tomorrow, at 7:07 PM ET, Joba Chamberlain (8-4, 4.38) will pitch against Roy Halladay (13-8, 3.13) in a rematch of Joba's first ever start.
Recap records: Seamus: 39–22, Patrick: 37–16, Andrew: 10–10
Chad Gaudin's first three innings weren't pretty, but the results were good. 2 walks, a hit batter, a double and a passed ball, but no runs. But, after Melky Cabrera added the Yankees third RBI single of the night, once again scoring Matsui, that would change.
Another walk, another hit batter, three singles and a sacrifice later and the Blue Jays had 3 runs. Gaudin was done after 3.2 innings. Alfredo Aceves relieved him with two runners on, but struck out Adam Lind for the final out.
RBI single mania continued as the Yankees tacked on two more in the 5th. A-Rod singled home Johnny Damon and Posada did the same for Mark Teixiera.
Aceves ran into trouble of his own in the sixth, allowing runners to score on a double and an A-Rod error, but he'd put himself in position to collect his 10th win of the season. Anyone else getting a Ramiro Mendoza vibe here?
At any rate, the Blue Jays were done: David Robertson, Brian Bruney and Damaso Marte all pitched a scoreless inning a piece, allowing no more than 1 walk between them while striking out 5.
The Yankees, however, were not done. In the ninth, they had enough of the whole RBI single thing. A-Rod blasted a solo shot and Posada hit a two run homer with Jerry Hairston Jr. scoring on the play. That's where it would end: 10-5 Yankees.
Just earlier today, Steve Lombardi mentioned that if Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada each hit at least 20 home runs and drove in at least 70, the 2009 Yankees would be the only team ever to have 8 players who did that. Well, Posada must have heard him because his home run and 4 RBI gave him exactly that. It's up to the Captain now, sitting at 17 home runs and 61 RBI with 28 games left.
A-Rod also had a great day, going 2 for 4 with the homer, 2 runs, 2 RBI and a walk. Damon, Teixeira and Matsui all had 2 runs, as well.
Tomorrow, at 7:07 PM ET, Joba Chamberlain (8-4, 4.38) will pitch against Roy Halladay (13-8, 3.13) in a rematch of Joba's first ever start.
Recap records: Seamus: 39–22, Patrick: 37–16, Andrew: 10–10
Posted by: Patrick
A-Rod had a great game last night, but it wasn't just his 3 for 5, 4 RBI day at the plate, but the fact that he collected his 2,500th hit (video).
He finished the day with 2,502 hits, good enough to tie with Jimmy Ryan at 88th all-time. Only six active players are ahead of him (Ken Griffey Jr. being the most ahead at 2,751), but he's the youngest of the bunch.
He finished the day with 2,502 hits, good enough to tie with Jimmy Ryan at 88th all-time. Only six active players are ahead of him (Ken Griffey Jr. being the most ahead at 2,751), but he's the youngest of the bunch.
Posted by: Patrick
For his outstanding community service, Captain Jeter was named as the Yankees' nomination for the 2009 Roberto Clemente Award, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Vote online.
