Game #142 - New York Yankees @ Seattle Mariners
Pinstripe Alley —
... From Pete Abe: The Yanks have scored 2 runs or fewer a whopping 42 times this season, 3 or fewer runs 60 times this season, and 4 or fewer runs 73 times. ...
Yankees' Ominous Options
BASEBALL HOT CORNER —
... “I’m pretty sure I could play the infield as well, at first base,” he said. “I’m going to make sure I prepare myself to play on the field, not just in the batter’s box.” Matsui will have surgery to repair cartilage damage on his left knee once the season is over." Despite Matsui's admirable professionalism Girardi mentions that he will DH next year. He should have plenty of competition. ...
Pavano has — ‘gulp’ — gained teammates’ respect
Bugs & Cranks —
... THE PETER ABRAHAM FACT OF THE DAY: The Yankees have scored two or fewer runs 43 times this season, three or fewer runs 60 times and four or fewer tuns 73 times. Wow! ...
Who’s On First (After Jason)?
WasWatching.com —
Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon both have their hands up.
Via Peter Abraham:
Hideki Matsui said today he would be willing to play first base next season.
“I’m pretty sure I could play the infield as well, at first base,” he said. “I’m going to make sure I prepare myself to play on the field, not just in the batter’s box.” Matsui will have surgery to repair cartilage damage on his left knee once the season is over. The Yankees, he said, have not approached him about a position switch. “Not necessarily. But I used to play first and third. As long ...
Yankee Surge Destroys the Mariners
Respect Jeter's Gangster —
... Abreu went 3-4 with 3 RBI's as a result of a homerun and a triple. Giambi and Matui both went 3-5 with Giambi hitting a homerun. Bruney pitched a scoreless inning and Mariano got a 4 out save. The Bad Chamberlain recorded 2 outs and gave up a run in relief off 3 hits. Its clear that he's not working out. At this point the Yankees only option is to DFA him. The Ugly Before yesterday's game Yankee Manager Joe Girardi had this to say about the Yankees chances this season: “We’re not dead yet. Obviously it’s a big ...
Thinking About the 2009 Payroll
Pinstripe Alley —
... , or Matsui to put his money where his mouth is. I don't want to solve the centerfield issue with a Melky/Gardner Spring Training showdown, but the thought of Rocco Baldelli makes me cringe, and a trade for DeJesus or McLouth doesn't really excite me either. ...
