Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Spring Training Game 28: Yanks vs. Red Sox

Spring Training Game 28
Yankees vs. Red Sox
George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa, FL
Game Time: 7:15 p.m.
TV/radio: YES, WCBS 880

Here are the lineups:

YANKEES
Johnny Damon LF
Derek Jeter SS (welcome back)
Mark Teixeira 1B
Hideki Matsui DH
Jorge Posada C
Robinson Cano 2B
Xavier Nady RF
Cody Ransom 3B
Brett Gardner CF

Pitching: A.J. Burnett, Mariano Rivera, Damaso Marte, Edwar Ramirez and Dave Robertson.

RED SOX
Jacoby Ellsbury CF
Jed Lowrie SS
David Ortiz DH
Chris Carter LF
Rocco Baldelli RF
George Kottaras C
Brad Wilkerson 1B
Nick Green 2B
Angel Chavez 3B

Pitching: Tim Wakefield, Manny Delcarmen, Ramon Ramirez.

News & Notes

- According to hitting coach Kevin Long, Alex Rodriguez has begun lifting weights. This is very good, and another sign that Alex is moving along with his rehab a lot quicker than anticipated.

- The Yankees have posted a new picture gallery of the new stadium. You can check out the pics here. I'd post them myself, but I don't feel like being sued.

- Also new stadium related, NJ.com has posted this great slideshow of pics of the new stadium.

- It was announced today that Audi is now the official luxury vehicle of the New York Yankees.

The new relationship also includes the naming of the Audi Yankees Club, an exclusive viewing location and membership restaurant, located on the H&R Block Suite Level in left field. The sponsorship begins with the opening of Yankee Stadium and extends through the 2011 season.

Financial terms were not released.

So on that note this game thread is now the Audi Spring Training Game 28 Game Thread.


Stick around and discuss the game
as it happens in the comments section.

161 Comments:

Anonymous said...

JETER IS BACK!!!!

Greg Cohen said...

Yes, hopefully he can reach a ball hit up the middle.... Sorry I had to.

Anonymous said...

The stadium is sweeeeeeeeeeet

Anonymous said...

Took a tour today, place is unreal. Its like a Vegas hotel minus the cheesiness. New Stadium as absolutely magnificent.

Anonymous said...

Greg even though hes on the decline i would take a shitty Jeter over anyone anyday i dont care who it is

Greg Cohen said...

You mean to tell me if the Yankees could have Jimmy Rollins or Hanley Ramirez instead of Jeter you'd say no. If so, why?

Greg Cohen said...

And let me say, Jeter is one of my favorite players ever, but at this point in his career there are clearly better players at his position.

Anonymous said...

Cant wait for the season to start and head to the stadium a few times dis year im so exited.

Greg Cohen said...

Anon,

Get any pics?

Anonymous said...

Maybe you should hit lefty Mark.

Bentton said...

sorry i'm late, what's up guys!

Bentton said...
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Greg Cohen said...

What's up man?

Welcome to the Audi game thread.

Anonymous said...

Stupid knuckle ball.

Bentton said...

what is good greg? i had forgot they were showing the game on the mlb network. so far what i see is good! glad to see jeter back with the yanks

Greg Cohen said...

Yeah Burnett really has looked great. I wonder if he can take the same energy to the mound that he brought the to mound against the Yankees last year. Because if he can't he may win 20 games.

Bentton said...

and we really need that, at least to get past boston and tampa bay

Bentton said...

i swear man, i wish i still lived in bk. i had the YES Network all the time. i'll be back home this summer though. i'ma really get around to the new digs and take pics. maybe get in there for my b'day in july

Anonymous said...

Hola my fellow amigos/amigas.
Wakefields stuff is nasty. Why was Mark batting righty?

Bentton said...

liam!!!!! what's up man? yeah, wakefield is doing his thing (bastard) but it's a good game so far

Greg Cohen said...

Hey Liam, what's up?

Bentton,

I was lucky enough to get some bleacher seats for opening day so I'll be there then. I hope I like the place.

Anonymous said...

Nothing much!!! Well, theres something. I have baseball tryouts next week, so I go outside around saturday and throw, I felt stiffness on my throwing arm. I went from 83 to 65. But today I feel better.

Bentton said...

that's what's up man. take madd pics and place em' up here. u know i'll comment them when ya get there!

Greg Cohen said...

I definitely will.

Bentton said...

get that arm better liam!

Anonymous said...

Greg, you are a lucky bastard.

Anonymous said...

It's better, before it got dark today I was throwing about 74-76.

Greg Cohen said...

lol, I was able to get in on the pre-sale on the 20th because I had an 8-game package last year.

Anonymous said...

COOL!!!

Bentton said...

man, i wish i had dough to get yankee ticket packages and stuff. i even miss subscribing to yankees magazine! and i'm glad your arm is better liam!

Anonymous said...

I've been around here for a few months, and I realized that when liam is not around, there are like 10 comments, but when he is around, theirs about 60 comments.

Greg Cohen said...

lol, he's a conversation catalyst.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Bentton

Anon and Greg,
THANKS!

Anonymous said...

LOL!!!!!!!!

Bentton said...

were all a family here! yankee fam, unite!!!!!

Greg Cohen said...

Speaking of uniting, where's Yankeeboy tonight?

Anonymous said...

I don't know, that guy is amazing. He's in my book for website best-friends.

Bentton said...

damn, were losing 1-0

Anonymous said...

NO!!!, it's just one run.

Bentton said...

yeah, we'll get back at em'!

Bentton said...

aj's gone!

Greg Cohen said...

He had a nice game, just ran out of gas.

Anonymous said...

I'm not watching the game so you guys might have to keep me updated.

Bentton said...

yeah, it was a good game for him. i can't believe were in the 6th already.

liam, aj pitched into the 6th. got into a jam with the bases loaded, and gave up a run by a single from david oriz.

Greg Cohen said...

Yea Bentton, the game is flying by.

Anonymous said...

Thats ok, it's only spring training.

Greg Cohen said...

That dude can freaking fly. Good job Brett.

Anonymous said...

Brett can run, to bad i'm a slow bastard.

Bentton said...

word, he got good speed. i was yellin' like crazy for him to get to 3rd

Greg Cohen said...

Once again, that dude can freaking fly.

Bentton said...

tied game!

Anonymous said...

Yankees tied, yankees tied, THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA yankees tied!!

Us Gallaghers suck at running.

Greg Cohen said...

Bentton,

Did you check out that Swisher video I posted earlier?

Anonymous said...

Hay that anon is right, we do post a lot of comments when i'm around. wierd.

Greg Cohen said...

Like I said Liam, you are a conversation catalyst.

Greg Cohen said...

I may call you CC from now on. Hopefully Sabathia doesn't get pissed.

Bentton said...

lmfao......

wakefield's out the game!

Anonymous said...

Yes, who are you calling CC Greg?

Greg Cohen said...

You Liam, because you are the Conversation Catalyst.

Bentton said...

mo's in!

Anonymous said...

HA HA HA!!! But CC? It sounds like sissy to me.

Greg Cohen said...

Does CC Sabathia sound like "sissy" to you? I think not.

Anonymous said...

Come on MO, show what you got.

Man, Obama is being thrown a lot of tough questions.

Anonymous said...

Well no, the guy looks fat to me.

Anonymous said...

I'm just joking with you Greg, Thanks for the nickname, this is the second nickname I have now.

Greg Cohen said...

Mo with another easy inning, the guy is so great it's freaking retarded.

I know Liam, it's cool.

Brian Danuff said...

Hey guys! I just got back from my baseball practice.

Red Sox 1, Yankees 1,
Bottom Of The 7th

Mo just pitched a 1-2-3 inning.

Greg Cohen said...

Hey Yankeeboy, how's it going dude?

Brian Danuff said...

Anybody watching Obama? I'm flipping back and forth between innings.

Anonymous said...

FINALLY!!!!! YOUR HERE!!!!

what up man?

Greg Cohen said...

I'll read about what he said after the game.

Anonymous said...

I am, it's for my politics class though.

Bentton said...

waddup yankeeboy98!

Anonymous said...

Obama's done.

Brian Danuff said...

Nothing much guys. I crushed a 3-run homer in a scrimmage my team played. The half of the team I was on won 9-4.

I know, practice ran a little late Liam, sorry. But I'm here now "CC" and I'm here to stay (until 10:30).

Greg Cohen said...

Good for you YankeeBoy, nice job.

Brian Danuff said...

Hey The Bentton One! I'm so happy to see Jeter back.

Also, I can't believe the new Yankee Stadium opens NEXT FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!! And I'm going!

Bentton said...

oh, you and greg are too lucky bastards! lmao, but man, take madd pics of the place!

Anonymous said...

Very funny Yankeeboy. But i'm about to leave. My brother is kicking me off my laptop for a minute or two

Brian Danuff said...

You're going Greg?

Brian Danuff said...

Maybe we should meet up. (Just kidding of course, LOL!)

Bentton said...

come back before the game is over liam!

Greg Cohen said...

I'll be in the left field bleachers for opening day.

Brian Danuff said...

I'll be about 10 rows behind the Yankee dugout. But, I'm a baseball fan, not one of those snotty rich people who buy these seats just because they can. I was offered these seats and I took them in a heartbeat.

Greg Cohen said...

You know, this is the first game this spring that I really want this team to win. Come on boys!

Greg Cohen said...

Which game are you going to Yankeeboy?

Brian Danuff said...

I know. It's amazing how close we are to the start of the season. Spring Training is winding down, Joe announced the Opening Day starter, and the new Yankee Stadium is just days from opening.

Bentton said...

i really can't wait to get to the new digs. ya'll are going way before me, and i envy you two! lol

Brian Danuff said...

Greg,

The first one April 3rd.

Greg Cohen said...

Don't worry Bentton, you'll get there.

Brian Danuff said...

Uh oh. Runners on 1st and 3rd with 1 out, top of the 8th, Marte pitching.

Bentton said...

that was a lucky play! phew!!!!!!!

Brian Danuff said...

They got out of it. (Sort Of)

They got two outs because they caught the runner on 3rd in a pickle.

Anonymous said...

Now they're out of it. Good job by Edwar.

Anonymous said...

I'm Back.

Anonymous said...

Yeah, Edwar actually looked pretty good.

After this game, I can't see how Melky can win the CF job.

Brian Danuff said...

LOL you changed your account name.

Greg Cohen said...

Hahahahahaha, nice!

Anonymous said...

Way to hit YankeeBoy!!!

Greg Cohen said...

Hey Dan, welcome to the conversation.

That's a nice bunt by Pena, and a hilarious play by the Red Sox.

Anonymous said...

I know funny.

Greg Cohen said...

And the Yankees lead 2-1.

Nice job Angel.

Bentton said...

welcome back "cc" lol
2-1 yanks!

greg, do u know when your gonna get any new stadium pics for the site?

Anonymous said...

Totally clutch hit from Berroa.

Brian Danuff said...

CC,

You mean the home run?

P.S. Yanks take the lead! 2-1 RBI by Berroa. He should win a spot on the bench, maybe even splitting the duties at 3rd with Ransom.

Anonymous said...

The Stadium has to be done by next week!

Greg Cohen said...

Hopefully I'll have an update up sometime this weekend.

But I must ask you guys, are you still gonna come by after the stadium is complete?

Brian Danuff said...

Getting close to the record Greg! 109 comments, 5 to go!

Anonymous said...

Ya the homerun.

Brian Danuff said...

Greg, you think everybody visited the site because of your stadium updates? No way, at least I'm not going to stop visiting. I love this site.

Anonymous said...

WE should right random stuff to past the record.

Anonymous said...

bo

Brian Danuff said...

I POSTED THE TIEBREAKER! WHO-HOO!

Anonymous said...

bo

Brian Danuff said...

We did CC, you can stop now.

Anonymous said...

No you didn't.

Anonymous said...

Just for a spring training game. WOW.

Brian Danuff said...

I know, at the time there was 113 comments, I forgot how many other people (well, just you really) posted at the same time or maybe a second before.

Anyway, we passed the record (it was 114, right?)

Greg Cohen said...

Holy s*** 120 for a spring training game?!?!? AWESOME, and it's not even over yet. Thanks guys.

By the way, thanks Yankeeboy, I truly appreciate that. Still waiting for Bentton's answer, though...

Brian Danuff said...

BASES LOADED! (Clap, clap, clap clap clap) BASES LOADED! (Clap, clap, clap clap clap)

Bentton said...

of course i'm still gonna be here. like i said, were all a yankees family on here! i freakin' love this site!

Greg Cohen said...

Very happy to hear that Bentton. Thanks dude.

Brian Danuff said...

same here Bentton! Same, here. 3-1 Bombers! And you're right, we are all a family in Yankee-Land.

Greg Cohen said...

Come on Yanks, let's blow this one open...

Bentton said...

a grand slam would really help!

Brian Danuff said...

There almost was a grand salami. But it ended up being just a long fly ball.

Bentton said...

i'm so good with it! a granny!

Greg Cohen said...

That's our future all-star outfielder right there folks.

Big knock by A-Jax!

Brian Danuff said...

HOLY S***!!!

Grand Slam by Austin Jackson! 7-1 Yankees!

YABADABADOO!

Anonymous said...

I love this site.(and yankeeboys).
We are one big family, but a family has to go to bed sometime during the night so I will talk to you guys or amigos/amigas or DUDES.

I'll think of nicknames for you guys soon.

Adios!

Greg Cohen said...

You know, A-Jax has quietly had a damn good spring. Just sayin...

Bentton said...

and i freakin' called it too!!!!!

Brian Danuff said...

I think [Jackson] is ready for the bigs. Maybe another year in AAA will help but personally I think he's the 2010 Rookie of the Year.

Bentton said...

peace liam!

Anonymous said...

JACKSON IS THE MAN.

Adios! This time i mean it.

Brian Danuff said...

Liam,

Thanks for the compliment. Anybody else seen my site?

Greg Cohen said...

Later Liam, have a good one.

I've seen your site Yankeeboy, it's pretty damn good. You know your stuff.

Brian Danuff said...

Thanks Greg.

Bentton said...

i gotta check out your site yankeeboy! i haven't seen it yet

Greg Cohen said...

I'm serious bro.

Anonymous said...

U know what, we are so close that I can't say goodbye yet. I'm not tired yet.

Greg Cohen said...

It's called Yankee Kid Talk, here's the URL: http://yankeeskidtalk.blogspot.com/

Greg Cohen said...

Good, hang around for another few minutes CC.

Brian Danuff said...

Thanks for introducing Bentton to my site. I was actually just about to post the URL for anyone who wants to see it.

Anonymous said...

Thanks homes.

Greg Cohen said...

Even though it's spring, it's still a nice win.

Bentton said...

i'm feelin' the page yankeeboy
yankees win 7-1
were freakin' dangerous! lol

Brian Danuff said...

Also, I've been wanting to tell you for a long time now. A lot of the blogs on your blogroll haven't been updated since like June or even 2007.

P.S. YANKEES WIN!! THAAAAAAAAAA YANKEES WIN!

Greg Cohen said...

150+ comments for a spring training game is ridiculous. Thanks guys, great game thread.

Anonymous said...

Thanks to Jackson.

Greg Cohen said...

Yea I know.. I gotta cut out the sites that are no longer around, I just haven't been able to get to it yet.

Anonymous said...

Lets go to 200.

Greg Cohen said...

You guys can hang out and chat as long as you'd like, there's no curfew, and I'll be around for a while. I gotta get the rest of tonight's posts ready.

Brian Danuff said...

What Liam?

Liam Gallagher/ CC/ what ever name that I use said...

WTF?

Bentton said...

i swear, i wish i had the yes network here in maryland. i mean i could if i had direct tv, but my mom ain't paying all that money for the sports package!

Anonymous said...

Just joking around.

Adios.

Starting next week i'm not going to be around much. Got baseball, school, i'm even going to D.C in a few weeks. Bye.

Greg Cohen said...

Take it easy CC.

Brian Danuff said...

LUCKY! I've never been to D.C.. And I know its embarrassing to say, but I've never even been to Florida!

P.S. Goodnight folks, I'm tired.

Greg Cohen said...

Goodnight all, thanks again for all the comments. Happy to have you all here.

Bentton said...

d.c. is like right down the road from me, but goodnight ya'll!

Brian Danuff said...

Night Greg, this time I mean it.