Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that the Yankees will not carry three catchers - as soon as Jose Molina is back, Francisco Cervelli will be sent down. Not a shock.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Alfredo Aceves will start Thursday in place of Chien-Ming Wang. Meanwhile, the team has officially released Angel Berroa.
Posted by: Patrick
Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Blue Jays intend to see what they might be able to get for ace Roy Halladay and he speculates that the Yankees could make a push for him, perhaps with Phil Hughes leading a package. Just idle chatter right now, but it's something to ponder.
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
Via Ben Nicholson-Smith.
Posted by: Patrick
After today's loss, the AP reports that Derek Jeter revealed what bothered him enough to argue, after he was caught stealing in the first inning. Beyond just being safe, he said that third base umpire Marty Foster told him that he didn't need to be tagged - the ball had beat him.
The chief of today's umpiring crew, John Hirschbeck, had a fair approach to the situation. "It would make his actions seem appropriate if that's what he was told," Hirschbeck said. He plans to talk with Foley about what happened. Check out the article for his full remarks.
The chief of today's umpiring crew, John Hirschbeck, had a fair approach to the situation. "It would make his actions seem appropriate if that's what he was told," Hirschbeck said. He plans to talk with Foley about what happened. Check out the article for his full remarks.
07/06: Brett Tomko, Artist
Posted by: Patrick
Marc Carig of The Star-Ledger has a neat feature on Brett Tomko and his hobby of painting. Check it out. The video clip from the article is included below.
Via Mike Axisa.
| Yankees pitcher Brett Tomko is also a painter |
Via Mike Axisa.
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees got the tying run to the plate in the 9th, but that's as far as they would get as they fell 7–6 to the Blue Jays, failing to complete a four-game sweep of their A.L. East rivals.
The Yankees never led in this one, and the Blue Jays were ahead ever since Rod Barajas brought in Kevin Millar with a base hit with two outs in the 2nd inning. Andy Pettitte was not particularly sharp, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks in 6 innings. After Brian Bruney coughed up a two-run double to Scott Rolen in the 7th, the Yankees trailed the game 7–1 (one of the runs was charged to Pettitte).
The Yankees would make a game of it though, and a two-run bottom of the 7th followed by a one-run 8th would pull the Yankees to within 7–4. The Yankees had the bases loaded in the 8th, but Nick Swisher flew out on the first pitch to end the inning.
Things got more interesting in the bottom of the 9th, when after the first two batters were retired, Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano came through with back-to-back hits to bring the tying run up to the plate. Hideki Matsui came up next with runners on second and third, and brought both runners in with a base hit to center. That brought up Eric Hinske, who homered earlier in his Yankee debut. Hinske worked the count to 3–1, but swung at what would have been ball 4 to bring the count full and then struck out swining on the following pitch.
Also of note: There was a bit of an incident in the 1st inning, when Derek Jeter was called out attempting to steal third with nobody out. Jeter, who rarely will argue a call, had a few words with umpire Marty Foster, which promptly led Joe Girardi to leave the dugout and back his star up. Girardi was ejected from the game. Jeter said the explanation he was given by Foster was that he didn't need to be tagged in order to be called out. I'm going to assume that Derek Jeter didn't just make that up, and I'm not even going to attempt to wrap my head around the absurdity of that explanation.
Anyhow, the Yankees will be embarking on a 6-game road trip to wrap up the "first half" of the season and will be in Minnesota tomorrow night to take on the Twins. CC Sabathia will try to bounce back from the rough outing he had Thursday against Seattle. The Twins will send Scott Baker to the mound. Game starts at 8:10 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 23–12, Seamus: 19–15, Andrew: 6–7
The Yankees never led in this one, and the Blue Jays were ahead ever since Rod Barajas brought in Kevin Millar with a base hit with two outs in the 2nd inning. Andy Pettitte was not particularly sharp, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits and 5 walks in 6 innings. After Brian Bruney coughed up a two-run double to Scott Rolen in the 7th, the Yankees trailed the game 7–1 (one of the runs was charged to Pettitte).
The Yankees would make a game of it though, and a two-run bottom of the 7th followed by a one-run 8th would pull the Yankees to within 7–4. The Yankees had the bases loaded in the 8th, but Nick Swisher flew out on the first pitch to end the inning.
Things got more interesting in the bottom of the 9th, when after the first two batters were retired, Jorge Posada and Robinson Cano came through with back-to-back hits to bring the tying run up to the plate. Hideki Matsui came up next with runners on second and third, and brought both runners in with a base hit to center. That brought up Eric Hinske, who homered earlier in his Yankee debut. Hinske worked the count to 3–1, but swung at what would have been ball 4 to bring the count full and then struck out swining on the following pitch.
Also of note: There was a bit of an incident in the 1st inning, when Derek Jeter was called out attempting to steal third with nobody out. Jeter, who rarely will argue a call, had a few words with umpire Marty Foster, which promptly led Joe Girardi to leave the dugout and back his star up. Girardi was ejected from the game. Jeter said the explanation he was given by Foster was that he didn't need to be tagged in order to be called out. I'm going to assume that Derek Jeter didn't just make that up, and I'm not even going to attempt to wrap my head around the absurdity of that explanation.
Anyhow, the Yankees will be embarking on a 6-game road trip to wrap up the "first half" of the season and will be in Minnesota tomorrow night to take on the Twins. CC Sabathia will try to bounce back from the rough outing he had Thursday against Seattle. The Twins will send Scott Baker to the mound. Game starts at 8:10 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 23–12, Seamus: 19–15, Andrew: 6–7
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Jose Molina is expected to be activated on Tuesday and, barring any surprises, Francisco Cervelli will be demoted to make room.
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Jared Diamond reports that Chien-Ming Wang has been added to the disabled list, as expected. In his place, we have Jonathan Albaladejo. It's unclear who will make the start on Thursday, when Wang would have pitched, but that decision will come later.
Posted by: Seamus
There were 18 total runs scored in today's contest between the Yankees and Blue Jays, and they all came in the first five innings of the game. The Yanks got the last laugh in this one, coming away with a 10–8 victory, overcoming an error and some sketchy pitching in the top of the 4th inning to secure their 9th win in their last 10 games. The Yankees remain one game behind Boston, who defeated Seattle this afternoon.
The Yankees were ahead 4–0 before Toronto came back with 3 runs in the 3rd off of Joba Chamberlain in the top of the 3rd. The Blue Jays scorched the Yankees for 5 more in the 4th and seemingly were on the verge of blowing this one open after an error by Cody Ransom led to 5 unearned runs in the inning. Joba was unable to pick up his defense and was pulled with two outs in the inning, finishing with a line of 8 runs (only 3 were earned) and 9 hits allowed in just 3 and 2/3 innings. Jonathan Albaladejo entered the game in relief and pitched an inning and a third of scoreless ball in his return to the Bronx.
The Yankees bounced back in the bottom of the inning, however, as Hideki Matsui belted a three-run homer to pull his team to within 8–7. The Yankees went back ahead, this time for good, when a two run-homer by Derek Jeter in the 5th made it 9–8. Jeter was later brought in by Jorge Posada, who launched an RBI double to right.
That would be all for the fireworks in this one, as neither team scored in the last four innings of the game. Alfredo Aceves pitched the final four frames, striking out 5 and allowing just one hit.
The Yankees will go for the sweep tomorrow afternoon as Andy Pettitte will take the mound and will be matched up against promising young rookie Ricky Romero. Game starts at 1:05 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 23–12, Seamus: 19–14, Andrew: 6–7
The Yankees were ahead 4–0 before Toronto came back with 3 runs in the 3rd off of Joba Chamberlain in the top of the 3rd. The Blue Jays scorched the Yankees for 5 more in the 4th and seemingly were on the verge of blowing this one open after an error by Cody Ransom led to 5 unearned runs in the inning. Joba was unable to pick up his defense and was pulled with two outs in the inning, finishing with a line of 8 runs (only 3 were earned) and 9 hits allowed in just 3 and 2/3 innings. Jonathan Albaladejo entered the game in relief and pitched an inning and a third of scoreless ball in his return to the Bronx.
The Yankees bounced back in the bottom of the inning, however, as Hideki Matsui belted a three-run homer to pull his team to within 8–7. The Yankees went back ahead, this time for good, when a two run-homer by Derek Jeter in the 5th made it 9–8. Jeter was later brought in by Jorge Posada, who launched an RBI double to right.
That would be all for the fireworks in this one, as neither team scored in the last four innings of the game. Alfredo Aceves pitched the final four frames, striking out 5 and allowing just one hit.
The Yankees will go for the sweep tomorrow afternoon as Andy Pettitte will take the mound and will be matched up against promising young rookie Ricky Romero. Game starts at 1:05 ET.
Recap records: Patrick: 23–12, Seamus: 19–14, Andrew: 6–7
Posted by: Seamus
The 2009 All-Star rosters were announced today, and the Yankees will be sending two usual representatives (Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera) as well as Mark Teixeira, who will be making his second career All-Star appearance. Both Jeter and Teixeira were voted in by fans and will start the game.
The entire rosters for both teams can be found on Major League Baseball's official site, as well as the ten "Final Vote" candidates (no Yankees included).
The entire rosters for both teams can be found on Major League Baseball's official site, as well as the ten "Final Vote" candidates (no Yankees included).
