We've seen this act before
New York Yankees Fan Blog —
... to beat a mediocre pitcher after getting a decent enough pitching performance. Joba was hardly efficient, but the bullpen certainly was (right up until Mariano, anyway). Frankly, we're confused after tonight's game. So is Pete Abraham : Derek Jeter was on the bench. But Melky Cabrera stayed in the game and grounded into a double play. This would be the same Melky Cabrera who was 0 for his last 18 when he stepped to the plate. Further, he didn't try to bunt. There was no reason to allow Melky to bat in that spot, down by one run with no outs and and a runner on first in the ...
Bronx Banter: You Buggin
Baseball Toaster —
... . Mariano takes the loss. This one hurts like a Molina cross-up to the cubes. Joe G's got some 'splainin to do . Yankee fans, please stay away from sharp objects.
Yankees Lose Late, 3-2
YanksBlog.com —
... Jose Veras threw a scoreless eighth, but the Yankees offense was unable to get anything going. Mariano Rivera entered in the ninth and immediately ran into trouble, allowing a lead off double to Ian Kinsler, who proceeded to steal third. Michael Young singled him home to give the Rangers the lead. After that, Mo retired 3 of the next 4 batters to keep the Yankees within a run. In the bottom of the 9th, Betemit lead off with a walk and Alberto Gonzalez pinch ran for him. With Jeter on the bench, Girardi allowed number 9 hitter Melky Cabrera to remain at the plate , but didn't ...
Baseball Today: Wednesday, July 2
Projo Sox Blog —
... (New York Daily News), which leaves Peter Abraham wondering a) why he was allowed to bat in the ninth inning with the Yanks trailing by a run and b) why he wasn't called upon to bunt with a runner on first and no out. (LoHud Yankees Blog) Instead, he swung away . . . and grounded into an all-but-game-ending double play. It all took attention away from ...
