Posted by: Patrick
In the eighth inning of last night's loss to the Red Sox, Jorge Posada was pulled after he felt his right hamstring "grab," according to Joe Girardi. MLB.com's Bryan Hoch has the report.
Peter Abrahams says that the catcher "appears to have a serious hamstring injury." It would be terrible to lose Jorge again for any period more than a few days. Hopefully, this MRI brings better news.
Peter Abrahams says that the catcher "appears to have a serious hamstring injury." It would be terrible to lose Jorge again for any period more than a few days. Hopefully, this MRI brings better news.
Posted by: Patrick
As we reported in February, Yankees prospect Bradley Suttle had been blogging at Future in Pinstripes. No longer.
In his first post, Tampa Yankees infielder Matt Cusick introduces himself and announces that he'll be taking over the post previously held by Suttle.
The Yankees acquired Cusick last year when they dealt LaTroy Hawkins to Houston. Cusick is hitting .179 so far in 16 games at Single-A Tampa. Welcome to the world of blogging, Mr. Cusick.
In his first post, Tampa Yankees infielder Matt Cusick introduces himself and announces that he'll be taking over the post previously held by Suttle.
The Yankees acquired Cusick last year when they dealt LaTroy Hawkins to Houston. Cusick is hitting .179 so far in 16 games at Single-A Tampa. Welcome to the world of blogging, Mr. Cusick.
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees, as they traditionally have the last few years, continue to struggle in their first couple series against the Red Sox, this time falling on the short end of a 6–4 contest. Phil Hughes was disappointing in his second big league outing of the season, allowing 4 runs and putting 11 batters on base in just four innings.
The Sox scored one run in each of the first four innings of the game. In the first inning, Dustin Pedroia scored on a passed ball. In the second, Mike Lowell put one into the left field seats for a solo home run. Lowell added an RBI single in the 3rd, and David Ortiz doubled in Jacoby Ellsbury in the 4th to put Boston up 4–0.
The Yankees were pretty flat throughout the first half of the game, but did begin to show some signs of life in the 5th. After Joe Girardi was thrown out of the game for arguing balls and strikes (he came out after Derek Jeter began to argue a called third strike), the Yankees responded by back-to-back home runs by Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira to pull the Yankees to within 4–3.
The Red Sox made it 6–3 after Jason Bay put one into the seats for a two-run homer off of Alfredo Aceves. Aceves was actually not bad in his first Yankee appearance of the season, doing what he was brought up to do — pick up a starter after a shaky outing and give the Yankees some good long relief from the pen. Aceves allowed 4 hits in 4 and 1/3 innings and struck out 7.
The Yankees inched closer again with yet another home run from Mark Teixeira (he hit one from both sides of the plate) made it 6–4. That was as close as the Yankees would get, though, as Jonathan Papelbon was brought in and converted on a five-out save opportunity. The Yanks did put the tying run in scoring position in the 9th, but Robinson Cano was struck out swinging with the bases loaded to end the game.
Joe Girardi seemed to place some of the blame for Phil Hughes' rough start on something other than Phil Hughes' rough start. After being asked a few questions during the post-game press conference about having been tossed from the game (he said he didn't like the calls all night), Girardi then answered a question about Hughes' performance by saying that "There were a few things I didn't like" about the first four innings and then saying "And I don't mean from Phil Hughes." Girardi could also have been referring to Red Sox first base coach Tim Bogar, who as Peter Abraham points out, was accused by Girardi of stealing signs. It's good to see a manager sticking up for his players, but Hughes was not good tonight.
We'll see if any of this boils over tomorrow night. The Yanks will try to salvage one game in this short series at 7:05 ET as Joba Chamberlain will take the mound against Josh Beckett.
Recap records: Patrick: 8–2, Seamus: 4–7, Andrew: 1–3
The Sox scored one run in each of the first four innings of the game. In the first inning, Dustin Pedroia scored on a passed ball. In the second, Mike Lowell put one into the left field seats for a solo home run. Lowell added an RBI single in the 3rd, and David Ortiz doubled in Jacoby Ellsbury in the 4th to put Boston up 4–0.
The Yankees were pretty flat throughout the first half of the game, but did begin to show some signs of life in the 5th. After Joe Girardi was thrown out of the game for arguing balls and strikes (he came out after Derek Jeter began to argue a called third strike), the Yankees responded by back-to-back home runs by Johnny Damon and Mark Teixeira to pull the Yankees to within 4–3.
The Red Sox made it 6–3 after Jason Bay put one into the seats for a two-run homer off of Alfredo Aceves. Aceves was actually not bad in his first Yankee appearance of the season, doing what he was brought up to do — pick up a starter after a shaky outing and give the Yankees some good long relief from the pen. Aceves allowed 4 hits in 4 and 1/3 innings and struck out 7.
The Yankees inched closer again with yet another home run from Mark Teixeira (he hit one from both sides of the plate) made it 6–4. That was as close as the Yankees would get, though, as Jonathan Papelbon was brought in and converted on a five-out save opportunity. The Yanks did put the tying run in scoring position in the 9th, but Robinson Cano was struck out swinging with the bases loaded to end the game.
Joe Girardi seemed to place some of the blame for Phil Hughes' rough start on something other than Phil Hughes' rough start. After being asked a few questions during the post-game press conference about having been tossed from the game (he said he didn't like the calls all night), Girardi then answered a question about Hughes' performance by saying that "There were a few things I didn't like" about the first four innings and then saying "And I don't mean from Phil Hughes." Girardi could also have been referring to Red Sox first base coach Tim Bogar, who as Peter Abraham points out, was accused by Girardi of stealing signs. It's good to see a manager sticking up for his players, but Hughes was not good tonight.
We'll see if any of this boils over tomorrow night. The Yanks will try to salvage one game in this short series at 7:05 ET as Joba Chamberlain will take the mound against Josh Beckett.
Recap records: Patrick: 8–2, Seamus: 4–7, Andrew: 1–3
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that the Yankees have optioned reliever Anthony Claggett, opting to bring up pitcher Alfredo Aceves.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham mentioned that an unnamed Yankees player picked up a toy WWE championship belt and brought it to the clubhouse. Whenever the team wins, the belt is given to the best performing hitter of the day.
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham reports that Xavier Nady is hoping to return at the end of May or in early June, thanks to a relatively untested (in athletes, at least) medical procedure.
Blood is taken from Nady and then the platelets in that blood are isolated. The platelet focused blood is then injected at the spot of his injury - the partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Relief pitcher Takashi Saito had this procedure last year and Abraham believes that he and Nady are the only ones to have had it. Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers had it, as well.
Blood is taken from Nady and then the platelets in that blood are isolated. The platelet focused blood is then injected at the spot of his injury - the partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Relief pitcher Takashi Saito had this procedure last year and Abraham believes that he and Nady are the only ones to have had it. Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers had it, as well.
Posted by: Patrick
Before tonight's game was postponed, Joe Girardi spoke with the press and shared his thoughts on Selena Roberts' upcoming "A-Rod" book and the reported contents. Peter Abraham has quotes and the audio.
“I don’t want this Alex thing to be a target. I have some issues with it. It’s interesting how the book (publication) date got moved up now. I get tired of answering these questions. I don’t understand why someone would write a book like this anyway. You know what, some people may not care to hear that, but I don’t understand it.
“Just going into someone’s life. I have three small kids and there are things in my life that I probably wish I could have a re-do on. I wouldn’t want those dragged through the mud and I’m sure you wouldn’t, either.
“I think sometimes, things are written about that none of us are proud of There are things in my life I’m not proud of that I’ve done. I wouldn’t want my kids to have to deal with that. I tell my kids that daddy makes mistakes, I do. And I apologize for them. I say, ‘Daddy’s not perfect.’
“From the excerpts that I have read, there are negative things about his lifestyle. I’m a firm believer that what we do off the field is our personal life. Some people aren’t going to agree with my faith. Some people aren’t going to agree with all the things I do with my life. But I don’t necessarily know why it has to be in a book. It’s something I’ve never understood, whether it’s a book about Alex or other people. Whether it’s a book about a president or a book about whoever. I just don’t understand it. Maybe that’s a short-sighting on my part, but I don’t understand.
“My parents always taught me that talk about the good. Be positive. That might be, you know, that might be me being somewhat short-sighted. But my Mom and Dad always taught me and I love them to death.”
“Just going into someone’s life. I have three small kids and there are things in my life that I probably wish I could have a re-do on. I wouldn’t want those dragged through the mud and I’m sure you wouldn’t, either.
“I think sometimes, things are written about that none of us are proud of There are things in my life I’m not proud of that I’ve done. I wouldn’t want my kids to have to deal with that. I tell my kids that daddy makes mistakes, I do. And I apologize for them. I say, ‘Daddy’s not perfect.’
“From the excerpts that I have read, there are negative things about his lifestyle. I’m a firm believer that what we do off the field is our personal life. Some people aren’t going to agree with my faith. Some people aren’t going to agree with all the things I do with my life. But I don’t necessarily know why it has to be in a book. It’s something I’ve never understood, whether it’s a book about Alex or other people. Whether it’s a book about a president or a book about whoever. I just don’t understand it. Maybe that’s a short-sighting on my part, but I don’t understand.
“My parents always taught me that talk about the good. Be positive. That might be, you know, that might be me being somewhat short-sighted. But my Mom and Dad always taught me and I love them to death.”
Posted by: Patrick
Roger Rubin of the Daily News reports that both Chien-Ming Wang and Billy Connons feel that his recovering right foot was to blame for his early season struggles. The pitching instructor has been working with Wang, both physically and mentally.
Via Ben Kabak.
Via Ben Kabak.
05/03: Marte to DL
Posted by: Seamus
The Yankees have placed Damaso Marte on the 15-day DL, due to "tendinitis and weakness" in his throwing arm. Meatball machine Anthony Claggett (OK, he's pitched only one game) has been called up to take his place.
05/03: Yankees vs. Angels Postponed
Posted by: Seamus
Today's game against the Angels has been postponed due to rain. No makeup date has been announced yet.
