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Andy Pettitte left last night's game against the Indians with stiffness in his back. But, he is expected to make his next start, according to Newsday and Peter Abraham.
Posted by: Patrick
One point that I neglected to mention in the recap of last night's game is that it marked the 58th time that Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera have combined for a Pettitte win and Rivera save in the same game. They passed the mark of 57 held by Bob Welch and Dennis Eckersley.
After the game, they spoke with MLB.com's Bryan Hoch about the milestone.
Check out the full article for more.
It's been a pleasure to watch Andy and Mo all these years.
After the game, they spoke with MLB.com's Bryan Hoch about the milestone.
"It means we are old," Rivera said. "We've been playing together for a long time, that's what it means. It's great. I think nobody deserves that more than Andy. He's been a big guy for us, and I'm glad that I just follow and try to do my job." ...
"It's awesome. He's awesome," Pettitte said. "What can you say? I feel honored to have been able to play with him for as long as I have. He's a tremendous person and a tremendous baseball player."
"It's awesome. He's awesome," Pettitte said. "What can you say? I feel honored to have been able to play with him for as long as I have. He's a tremendous person and a tremendous baseball player."
Check out the full article for more.
It's been a pleasure to watch Andy and Mo all these years.
Posted by: Patrick
Andy Pettitte went up against Indians ace Cliff Lee on Friday night and the pitching was pretty much as good as advertised. There was only one extra base hit in the entire game (a double, by Jorge Posada, who collected 2 hits in his first game since May 4).
The Yankees did well against Lee, getting on him early with a 2 spot in the second. Derek Jeter singled in Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira grounded out to bring in Brett Gardner. Swisher again played a role in the third, when he hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Robinson Cano to score.
Those three runs were all they would score off of Lee in six innings of work. But, considering that he entered the game with a 3.04 ERA, that is pretty good. They had 9 hits and 2 walks off of him.
Pettitte was great through five, holding the Indians scoreless on 5 hits and 4 walks. He allowed a single and a walk to start the 6th and was removed for Alfredo Aceves, who allowed just one run to score in that inning. Pettitte was dealing with stiffness in his lower back, according to Peter Abraham.
Aceves pitched great, allowing just 1 hit in 3 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Yankees offense was stymied by Matt Herges (2 innings) and Rafael Perez (1 inning). And so, the game went to the bottom of the 9th with the Yankees holding a 3-1 lead.
Mariano entered the game and, after allowing a single to pinch hitting Shin-Soo Choo, struck out Asdrubal Cabrera and Grady Sizemore and got Victor Martinez to ground out to end the game.
In addition to Posada, Jeter was the only other Yankee to have 2 hits. But, everyone in the lineup except for Matsui collected at least one.
Tomorrow, CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.42) will pitch in Cleveland for the first time as a New York Yankee. He will go against Fausto Carmona (2-4, 6.42).
Recap records: Patrick: 14–7, Seamus: 11–9, Andrew: 3–4.
The Yankees did well against Lee, getting on him early with a 2 spot in the second. Derek Jeter singled in Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira grounded out to bring in Brett Gardner. Swisher again played a role in the third, when he hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Robinson Cano to score.
Those three runs were all they would score off of Lee in six innings of work. But, considering that he entered the game with a 3.04 ERA, that is pretty good. They had 9 hits and 2 walks off of him.
Pettitte was great through five, holding the Indians scoreless on 5 hits and 4 walks. He allowed a single and a walk to start the 6th and was removed for Alfredo Aceves, who allowed just one run to score in that inning. Pettitte was dealing with stiffness in his lower back, according to Peter Abraham.
Aceves pitched great, allowing just 1 hit in 3 innings of work. Meanwhile, the Yankees offense was stymied by Matt Herges (2 innings) and Rafael Perez (1 inning). And so, the game went to the bottom of the 9th with the Yankees holding a 3-1 lead.
Mariano entered the game and, after allowing a single to pinch hitting Shin-Soo Choo, struck out Asdrubal Cabrera and Grady Sizemore and got Victor Martinez to ground out to end the game.
In addition to Posada, Jeter was the only other Yankee to have 2 hits. But, everyone in the lineup except for Matsui collected at least one.
Tomorrow, CC Sabathia (4-3, 3.42) will pitch in Cleveland for the first time as a New York Yankee. He will go against Fausto Carmona (2-4, 6.42).
Recap records: Patrick: 14–7, Seamus: 11–9, Andrew: 3–4.
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To make room for the returning Jorge Posada, Kevin Cash has been optioned down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, reports MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Cash has hit .231 in 10 games this season for the Major League Yankees.
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On Michael Kay's show on 1050 ESPN Radio today yesterday, Andrew Marchand reported that the Yankees had instructed Chien-Ming Wang to resist his usual leg work this offseason, as he recovered from his lisfranc injury. This comes from Brian Cashman, who has called the move a mistake in hindsight.
For what it's worth, Wang is unhappy with how the Yankees are using him right now. Brian Cashman apparently told Marchand that Wang's contract says "baseball player, not starting pitcher." That's correct, though I don't know how necessary it was to put it in those terms. At any rate, hopefully Wang has turned a corner and we'll see him back to his old self soon.
Via Mike Axisa via The Artist.
For what it's worth, Wang is unhappy with how the Yankees are using him right now. Brian Cashman apparently told Marchand that Wang's contract says "baseball player, not starting pitcher." That's correct, though I don't know how necessary it was to put it in those terms. At any rate, hopefully Wang has turned a corner and we'll see him back to his old self soon.
Via Mike Axisa via The Artist.
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Tyler Kepner of the Times has a feature on Phil Coke. Worth a read if you're interested in learning more about the reliever.
Via Mike Ashmore.
Via Mike Ashmore.
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From ESPN's Buster Olney:
DeRosa, 34, is hitting .266 with a .333 OBA and .446 SLG so far this season. His career line is .278/.347/.423. He's a versatile defender, who has spent substantial amounts of time at short, second, third and right field and has seen time in left field and at first, as well.
Joseph Pawlikowski at River Ave. Blues analyzes DeRosa's potential and is right when he says that it's all about what the Yankees would have to give up. DeRosa could be a nice addition, certainly, but if it costs a prospect of note to acquire what may very well amount to a rental (DeRosa becomes a free agent after this season), it's going to be difficult to pull the trigger.
Imagine DeRosa as a big hunk of tuna, bait on a hook. One of the looming shadows circling below is that of the New York Yankees, who are weighing options and haven't decided whether to take a shot at the versatile veteran.
DeRosa, 34, is hitting .266 with a .333 OBA and .446 SLG so far this season. His career line is .278/.347/.423. He's a versatile defender, who has spent substantial amounts of time at short, second, third and right field and has seen time in left field and at first, as well.
Joseph Pawlikowski at River Ave. Blues analyzes DeRosa's potential and is right when he says that it's all about what the Yankees would have to give up. DeRosa could be a nice addition, certainly, but if it costs a prospect of note to acquire what may very well amount to a rental (DeRosa becomes a free agent after this season), it's going to be difficult to pull the trigger.
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MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that both Jorge Posada and Melky Cabrera will be back with the team on Friday. As previously reported, Melky will be out for 5-7 days.
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On June 1 at The Pierre, Joe Girardi will be given the Community Leadership Award by the New York City chapter of the Alzheimer's Association at their annual "Forget-Me-Not" gala.
David Cone will accept the honor for Girardi, whose father has the disease, while actor David Hyde Pierce will emcee. They'll be holding a silent auction which includes, among other things, a meet and greet with Joe Girardi, Yankees tickets and autographs. It's a black tie event and you can find out more on their website.
Below, check out the public service announcement that the Yankees recorded for the organization. It features Girardi, Mark Teixeira, Johnny Damon, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain, Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher, A.J. Burnett, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera.
David Cone will accept the honor for Girardi, whose father has the disease, while actor David Hyde Pierce will emcee. They'll be holding a silent auction which includes, among other things, a meet and greet with Joe Girardi, Yankees tickets and autographs. It's a black tie event and you can find out more on their website.
Below, check out the public service announcement that the Yankees recorded for the organization. It features Girardi, Mark Teixeira, Johnny Damon, Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain, Alex Rodriguez, Nick Swisher, A.J. Burnett, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera.
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It hasn't yet been announced by the Yankees, but Chad Jennings reports that the Somerset Patriots, a team in the independent Atlantic League, say that the Yankees have signed Paul Bush, one of their relievers. Bush has a 1.62 ERA in 16.2 innings, to go along with 22 strikeouts.
