The New York Yankees will be playing at Wrigley Field this afternoon against the Cubs. The game is a 2:20PM start and will have Doug Davis for the Cubs against Freddy Garcia as the pitching matchup. Here are the lineups for the game. The Yankees haven't played in Wrigley since 2003 so this is a rare occurence. It is a homecoming of sorts for Mike Harkey, Joe Girardi and Mick Kelleher, Nick Swishers day played for the Cubs and Curtis Granderson is from the area. It should be a fun weekend. The Yankees will also see old friend Alfonso Soriano who was traded for Alex Rodriguez.
Yankees Lineup:Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, Eduardo Nunez, Brett Gardner, Freddy Garcia.
Cubs Lineup:Kosuke Fukudome, Starlin Castro, Blake DeWitt, Aramis Ramirez, Carlos Pena, Alfonso Soriano, Tony Campana, Koyie Hill, Doug Davis.
It is interleague play in the National League ballpark so there is no DH, it is always interesting but also a little scary when the Yankees pitchers have to bat. C.C. Sabathia enjoys it, he is a good hitter, A.J. Burnett has experience with it. Joba also likes it but he won't get the chance as he is lost for the year. It is scary because Chieng-Ming Wang got hurt running the bases and was never the same. It is a different brand of baseball though and the Yankees will try to have them bunt and be very careful on the basepaths.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Yankees sweep the Rangers
Brian Gordon was the man of the hour on this day. It was the day for which he waited so long.
The 15-year minor-leaguer had three relief outings with Texas as a September call-up in 2008. But this was a start and it was for the Yankees in Yankee Stadium. The 32-year-old righty got a no-decision in the 3-2, 12-inning win over the Rangers, but he pitched well, allowing two runs and seven hits in 5 1-3.
“There have been a lot of highs; there have been a lot of lows,” Gordon said. “This has got to be at the top of all the highs. It was a very special day for myself and my family. … Hopefully I can stick around for a little bit.” He will be making at least one more start in Cincinatti, manager Joe Girardi said that after the game.
He decided on a sort of career change before the 2007 season, feeling he had hit a plateau as an outfielder, although he was a .274 career hitter with 118 homers. This really is a remarkable story because that isn't a bad career as a outfielder but he made the switch and he got to this point because of it.
“After 10 years of trying it with no big-league time and bouncing around from organization to organization, it just didn’t seem too promising,” said Gordon, who was born in West Point. “I was starting a family. So I was like, I’m at peace with retirement. But I loved to pitch when I was kid. Let’s give it a shot.”
“You spend 10 years grinding it out and then you decide to pitch, and now you get your first big-league at-bat,” Gordon said. “I guess that’s the way I like to operate.” He will bat in Cincinatti because there is no DH, he does know how to hit I would guess so that should be fun.
Jorge Posada extended his hitting streak to nine games by delivering an RBI double as a righty batter. Now he becomes a pinch hitter for the six-game NL trip, unless Mark Teixeira gets a rest from first in one game.
But Posada is encouraged at the moment: “I feel a lot of things are coming. I’m working counts well and good things are happening.”
Andruw Jones started in left as usual with a lefty going. But Brett Gardner came on in the ninth and had two singles in extra innings against lefty Michael Kirkman, including the walk-off hit in the 12th.
“I never worry about him against lefties,” Joe Girardi said. “I’m just trying to keep Andruw going.” I know a lot of people criticize Girardi with the lineup but guys get their chances and if Jones isn't going to start against lefties then why is he here really.
New righty reliever Cory Wade has been great since coming up yesterday, throwing three perfect innings in the two games, including the final two in this one. Russell Martin used to catch him with the Dodgers.
“He’s probably even better than the last time I saw him,” Martin said. “He reminds me of 2008. He had a great year in 2008. He looks like he’s got his stuff. He’s got command of his changeup, his fastball. He’s the type of guy who can throw any pitch, any count. That’s why he’s tough to hit.”
Hector Noesi, David Robertson, Mariano Rivera and Wade combined to go 6 2-3 scoreless innings, retiring 19 of 22. Yankees relievers haven’t been charged with a run in their last six outings, covering 18 innings. It is amazing that they are still doing that without Soriano and Joba and not to mention the lefties that haven't even started the season.
The Yankees bounced back well from the Boston sweep, ending the homestand with six wins in seven tries. They are 19-9 since May 17. They are also the first big-league team since 1958 to win 18 of their first 21 day games. The last team to do it, The Yankees. Robinson Cano has been on base in all of the day games. The Yankees like the day time and that should help them as they play a matinee on Friday and then also on Saturday before playing a Sunday night game.
The Yankees now play 15 straight games against the National League. They will play the Brewers and Rockies at home and the Mets in Citi Field after they play the Cubs and Reds on the road. The game is at 2:20 tomorrow afternoon and will be on the YES Network.
The 15-year minor-leaguer had three relief outings with Texas as a September call-up in 2008. But this was a start and it was for the Yankees in Yankee Stadium. The 32-year-old righty got a no-decision in the 3-2, 12-inning win over the Rangers, but he pitched well, allowing two runs and seven hits in 5 1-3.
“There have been a lot of highs; there have been a lot of lows,” Gordon said. “This has got to be at the top of all the highs. It was a very special day for myself and my family. … Hopefully I can stick around for a little bit.” He will be making at least one more start in Cincinatti, manager Joe Girardi said that after the game.
He decided on a sort of career change before the 2007 season, feeling he had hit a plateau as an outfielder, although he was a .274 career hitter with 118 homers. This really is a remarkable story because that isn't a bad career as a outfielder but he made the switch and he got to this point because of it.
“After 10 years of trying it with no big-league time and bouncing around from organization to organization, it just didn’t seem too promising,” said Gordon, who was born in West Point. “I was starting a family. So I was like, I’m at peace with retirement. But I loved to pitch when I was kid. Let’s give it a shot.”
“You spend 10 years grinding it out and then you decide to pitch, and now you get your first big-league at-bat,” Gordon said. “I guess that’s the way I like to operate.” He will bat in Cincinatti because there is no DH, he does know how to hit I would guess so that should be fun.
Jorge Posada extended his hitting streak to nine games by delivering an RBI double as a righty batter. Now he becomes a pinch hitter for the six-game NL trip, unless Mark Teixeira gets a rest from first in one game.
But Posada is encouraged at the moment: “I feel a lot of things are coming. I’m working counts well and good things are happening.”
Andruw Jones started in left as usual with a lefty going. But Brett Gardner came on in the ninth and had two singles in extra innings against lefty Michael Kirkman, including the walk-off hit in the 12th.
“I never worry about him against lefties,” Joe Girardi said. “I’m just trying to keep Andruw going.” I know a lot of people criticize Girardi with the lineup but guys get their chances and if Jones isn't going to start against lefties then why is he here really.
New righty reliever Cory Wade has been great since coming up yesterday, throwing three perfect innings in the two games, including the final two in this one. Russell Martin used to catch him with the Dodgers.
“He’s probably even better than the last time I saw him,” Martin said. “He reminds me of 2008. He had a great year in 2008. He looks like he’s got his stuff. He’s got command of his changeup, his fastball. He’s the type of guy who can throw any pitch, any count. That’s why he’s tough to hit.”
Hector Noesi, David Robertson, Mariano Rivera and Wade combined to go 6 2-3 scoreless innings, retiring 19 of 22. Yankees relievers haven’t been charged with a run in their last six outings, covering 18 innings. It is amazing that they are still doing that without Soriano and Joba and not to mention the lefties that haven't even started the season.
The Yankees bounced back well from the Boston sweep, ending the homestand with six wins in seven tries. They are 19-9 since May 17. They are also the first big-league team since 1958 to win 18 of their first 21 day games. The last team to do it, The Yankees. Robinson Cano has been on base in all of the day games. The Yankees like the day time and that should help them as they play a matinee on Friday and then also on Saturday before playing a Sunday night game.
The Yankees now play 15 straight games against the National League. They will play the Brewers and Rockies at home and the Mets in Citi Field after they play the Cubs and Reds on the road. The game is at 2:20 tomorrow afternoon and will be on the YES Network.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Yankees go for the sweep
The Yankees have won the first two games of this series 12-4. They will go for the sweep today at 1:00. Brian Gordon just picked up from AAA Lehigh Valley in the Phillies system will start today. Here are some notes and the lineup.
Yankees Lineup:Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano, Andruw Jones, Jorge Posada, Russell Martin, Eduardo Nunez, Ramiro Pena.
Lance Pendleton was optioned back to AAA Scranton to make room for Gordon.
According to Elias last night was only the second time in Yankees history that every infielder hit a homerun. 1939 was the only other time.
Tex and Grandy are the eighth pair of teammates in MLB history to have at least 21 homeruns through the first 66 games of the season. This is bringing up memories of Maris and Mantle in 1961.
C.J. Wilson starts for the Rangers against Brian Gordon. Scott Kazmir was released by the Angels, the Yankees will take a look but its doubtful they sign him.
Lou Piniella, Joe Torre and Bernie Williams will appear at their first Old Timers Day on June 26. It should be a great day. Enjoy afternoon baseball today on YES.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Yankees Postgame Notes
The Yankees now have 11 men on the disabled list with Derek Jeter joining the party. It was hard to tell last night as they beat up on the Rangers 12-4. They are having trouble with Boston but seem to be just fine with everyone else.
Swisher said the show goes on and Gardner said that there are some guys that are irreplaceable but that they have other guys and they need to step up and get the job done. He said it isn't something they can dwell on. Nunez said "I can show everyone that I can play." It is his oppurtunity and I can see him being the shortstop in a couple of years pushing Jeter out of the way. Jeter was sitting with him last night in the dugout giving him some advice and all. It looked like class was in session and that was good to see. Nunez will play every game for the next two weeks and he will have a chance to shine.
The Yankees are 17-9 since May 17th. They have won four out of their last five. Three of the losses have come to the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees scored nine of their runs with two outs which is good to see. The offense has been getting back to more of what they can do in the last couple of weeks.
This was the fifth time that they have scored at least 12 runs in a game started by Sabathia. To say he has the run counter on is an understatement. Granderson has three less homeruns then he had all of last year. He hit his 21st and fourth in his last six games. It was also his sixth in seven games against the Rangers.
The Yankees and Rangers will be at it again tonight at 7:00PM on the YES Network. It will be Ivan Nova against Derek Holland.
Swisher said the show goes on and Gardner said that there are some guys that are irreplaceable but that they have other guys and they need to step up and get the job done. He said it isn't something they can dwell on. Nunez said "I can show everyone that I can play." It is his oppurtunity and I can see him being the shortstop in a couple of years pushing Jeter out of the way. Jeter was sitting with him last night in the dugout giving him some advice and all. It looked like class was in session and that was good to see. Nunez will play every game for the next two weeks and he will have a chance to shine.
The Yankees are 17-9 since May 17th. They have won four out of their last five. Three of the losses have come to the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees scored nine of their runs with two outs which is good to see. The offense has been getting back to more of what they can do in the last couple of weeks.
This was the fifth time that they have scored at least 12 runs in a game started by Sabathia. To say he has the run counter on is an understatement. Granderson has three less homeruns then he had all of last year. He hit his 21st and fourth in his last six games. It was also his sixth in seven games against the Rangers.
The Yankees and Rangers will be at it again tonight at 7:00PM on the YES Network. It will be Ivan Nova against Derek Holland.
Yankees pound the Rangers
The New York Yankees were shutout yesterday and they sure seemed mad about it tonight. The Yankees pounded out 12 runs and knocked Alexi Ogando the Rangers starting pitcher out of the game in the second inning. C.C. Sabathia wasn't at his best but I think he also pitched to the scoreboard as he went seven innings allowing four runs, he won his eighth game of the season. Sabathia has gotten a lot of run support this season. Luis Ayala and Lance Pendleton closed out the last two innings.
Curtis Granderson his his major league leading and tying homerun, he has 21 on the year. Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher also hit homeruns. Jorge Posada had a hit to extend his streak to eight games and he made a couple of nice plays at first base. Eduardo Nunez who is the starting shortstop while Derek Jeter is on the 15 day disabled list had two hits.
The Yankees have now won four out of their last five games after losing three straight to the Red Sox. The Yankees remain in second place but they did pick up a game on the Red Sox tonight to put them a game and a half behind in the AL East. The Yankees and Rangers will play game two of their three game series tomorrow night at 7:00PM with Ivan Nova going up against Derek Holland.
Curtis Granderson his his major league leading and tying homerun, he has 21 on the year. Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher also hit homeruns. Jorge Posada had a hit to extend his streak to eight games and he made a couple of nice plays at first base. Eduardo Nunez who is the starting shortstop while Derek Jeter is on the 15 day disabled list had two hits.
The Yankees have now won four out of their last five games after losing three straight to the Red Sox. The Yankees remain in second place but they did pick up a game on the Red Sox tonight to put them a game and a half behind in the AL East. The Yankees and Rangers will play game two of their three game series tomorrow night at 7:00PM with Ivan Nova going up against Derek Holland.
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