Thursday, June 4, 2009

Game 54: Yanks vs. Rangers (Burnett Suspended)

Regular Season Game 54
Yankees vs. Rangers
New Yankee Stadium - The Bronx, NY
Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
TV/Radio: YES, WCBS 880


Here are the lineups:

YANKEES (31-22)
Johnny Damon LF
Nick Swisher RF
Mark Teixeira 1B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Robinson Cano 2B
Hideki Matsui DH
Melky Cabrera CF
Francisco Cervelli C
Ramiro Pena SS

Pitching: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (0-3, 16.07 ERA)

RANGERS (31-21)
Ian Kinsler 2B
Michael Young 3B
Hank Blalock DH
Nelson Cruz RF
David Murphy LF
Marlon Byrd CF
Chris David 1B
Taylor Teagarden C
Elvis Andrus SS

Pitching: RHP Brandon McCarthy (5-2, 4.35 ERA)

Yanks vs. McCarthy

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
M. Teixeira 8 2 0 0 2 2 0 1 .250 .333 1.000 1.333
J. Molina 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 .429 .429 .571 1.000
A. Berroa 7 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 .286 .375 .286 .661
N. Swisher 5 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 .400 .400 1.000 1.400
A. Rodriguez 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 .250 .000 .250
J. Damon 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
J. Posada 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .333 .333 .667 1.000
R. Cano 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
M. Cabrera 3 3 1 0 2 3 0 0 1.000 1.000 3.333 4.333
D. Jeter 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 .500 .667 1.000 1.667
H. Matsui 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .500 .500 .500 1.000
Totals4615405839.326.380.7391.119

Rangers vs. Wang

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
H. Blalock 9 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 .222 .222 .222 .444
M. Young 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143 .143 .143 .286
A. Jones 4 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 .500 .500 .750 1.250
I. Kinsler 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
N. Cruz 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
O. Vizquel 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 .333 .333 .667
D. Murphy 3 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 .667 .667 1.000 1.667
M. Byrd 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
J. Saltalamacchia 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
C. Davis 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
E. Andrus 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
Totals398200403.205.205.256.462

News & Notes

- Peter Abraham is reporting that major league baseball has to be suspended A.J. Burnett for six games for throwing at Nelson Cruz's head on Tuesday. He will appeal the suspension. Like most suspensions in baseball this is an absolute joke but if Josh Beckett got six games for throwing at Bobby Abreu, which none of us seemed to have a problem with, then this shouldn't bother us either. It just better get knocked down to five games like Beckett's was. This is just another example of why you should just hit someone in the back or throw behind them instead of throwing at people's heads.

Vincente Padilla was fined an undisclosed amount of money. He probably deserved a suspension, but he didn't throw at anyone's head.

- Chien-Ming Wang hasn't started since April 18th. As a starter this year he's 0-3, with a 34.50 ERA. Wang is 2-1, with a 4.14 ERA in four games (three starts) against Texas. He hasn't started against them yet this year, but did throw two perfect innings against Texas in Arlington on May 27th.

- In his career Brandon McCarthy has made three appearances (one start) against the Yankees. He's 1-0, with a 3.86 ERA. At the old stadium he was 1-0, with a 1.59 ERA in two games (one start).

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

111 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Now who will supply the pies in the face if someone hits a walkoff during his suspension?

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  2. KevinJune 4, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Im cool with that BUT, suspend Padilla as well the second time he hit tex was way to obvious

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  3. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Padilla doesn't have a team right now. No point in suspending him, he was fined.

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  4. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Padilla won't be suspended because he didn't throw at someone's head. That's the only reason Burnett is suspended. If he has hit Cruz in the middle of his numbers he wouldn't have been suspended.

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  5. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Nice start on both ends; clean 1-2-3 inning for Wang, and Damon leads off with a solo homer.

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  6. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Damnit Tex, run the damn bases right.

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  7. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Teixeira has really been showing off the terrible base running this week. Wake up!

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  8. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    That was awful.

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  9. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Damn... could have been a big inning.

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  10. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Wang looks sharp.

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  11. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    hows the sinker looking i cant get the mlb gameday im stuck w espn

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  12. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    He looks good so far. The sinker is very good.

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  13. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    I'm at work listen to John Sterling and Suzyn "Oh my goodness gracious!" Waldman.

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  14. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Wang will prob make it through the 5th if he doesnt get beat up. Pitch count is supposed to be around 80.

    -G

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  15. MarioJune 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    nothing against cervelli, but wang's first game start in awhile, vs offensive minded texas, i'd rather have Posada catching....

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  16. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    All because of A-Rod's injury.... how dumb do you have to be to not get it checked out right after the 08 season is done, considering it bothered you for the last two months... terrible...

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  17. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Looks like another loss. Yanks will be in third place by Monday.

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  18. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Looks like you fail in intelligence.

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  19. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    How you idiots have faith in this team is amazing to me. They haven't beat a good team all year.

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  20. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    Why are you here then? You're obviously not a Yankees fan. Why don't you go over to SOSH, you'll find more of your kind there.

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  21. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    Need to put some damn runs up on McCarthy...

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  22. MarioJune 4, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    yeah wang is looking great, get em out the freaking game, bum, and you wanna put hughes in the bullpen.

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  23. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Why do we have faith in a team that is tied for first place? What kind of stupid question is that?

    -G

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  24. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Is this the same anon moron that blamed Posada for Hughes pitching even though he wasn't catching?

    Pathetic.

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  25. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    They won't see first place again all year. This past hot streak was a fluke. And name on good team they've beaten?

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  26. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    texas

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  27. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    that is comment #27, the same # of championships we are going after. we have 26, your team has how many ?

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  28. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Texas, Detroit and Toronto.

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  29. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Dont you have a Red Sox site to try and make youre points to? Theyve beaten Texas and came very close to taking 2 from the Phillies (we'll see how Boston plays them). Who has Boston beaten lately thats so great? Kind of a hipocritical comment.

    -G

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  30. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    It could be... this is why I want Anonymous posters to at least right a sig at the bottom of their posts so we can figure out who is who.

    And Dane, not to defend the idiot, but Detroit and Toronto stink.

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  31. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Here comes a strike out.

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  32. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    My bad he actually hit the ball 20 feet. HAHAHAHAHAHHA YOU GUYS SUCK!

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  33. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Well, I just went to check the overall standings, and they were the teams that were closest to us in wins with 5 games over .500.

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  34. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Whats sad is Yankee haters spend more time watching the Yankees than their own team. Why would you waste your time watching a game other than your own team's if you deep down ddidnt have a secret desire to be a Yankee fan. Im not watching the Sox and going onto a Sox site to talk about their game. Pretty amusing to me how sad some Yankee haters can be.

    -G

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  35. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I know Dane, but I just can't consider those teams "good."

    In all honesty the guy is right, we haven't been a good team all year besides Texas. The Yankees don't suck, far from it, but they're 0-5 against the Sox, 1-2 against Philly, and 2-3 against the Rays.

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  36. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    HAHAHAHAHHA 5-1!!!!

    Way to lose three of your last five.

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  37. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    May I take this moment to say AGAIN I think the yankee coaching sucks major Wang and should be fired. I would have had Wang prove himself with at least 3 more 5 inning stints out of the pen before risking this crap, especially with Hughes pitching very well.

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  38. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Can Wang go back to the pen now?

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  39. MarioJune 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    please spare us, take that retard out...sense Cano & Melky forgot what they were doing up until now, AROD is killing us, & matsui is our "predro cerrano"

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  40. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    didnt even make it 5. pathetic. please send him back to the pen until he can go 5 innings without giving up more than 5 hits.

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  41. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Im sure he'll end up back in the pen. Whats difficult is to tell if he can get deeper in a game from just a couple relief innings. I feel like this may go back and forth during the season unless someone gets hurt.

    At the moment Hughes can provide a better start than Wang.

    -G

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  42. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    What's worse than Wang being awful, is that they've now been dominated two times in a row by shitty pitchers.

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  43. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    now please will they rotate Hughes in and give Pettitte 10 days off, which is what they fucking should have been thinking in the first place. Girardi and his coaches are retards.

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  44. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    So TB is good, but their record doesnt' show it?

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  45. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    I dont want to say Pettitte pitched wall last night, but the lineup really lost last nights game.

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  46. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Tampa will have a better record than Toronto and Detroit when all is said and done. There are a lot of teams who get hot early and then fade into nothing as the summer heats up. That's where I throw Detroit and especially Toronto.

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  47. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    Girardi should make Veras a starter while he's at it.

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  48. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Detroit has a chance, simply because they have a good front three in their rotation and play in a division that is mediocre from top to bottom.

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  49. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    he's got Burnett's slot to fill, perfect opportunity to bring in Veras.

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  50. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    If Jose Veras started a game I'd never watch baseball again.

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  51. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    when does Hockey season start?

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  52. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    So who makes the next start... Wang still, right? Although it'd be against Boston.

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  53. Bruce BeckettJune 4, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    There's an old saying if ain't broke, don't fix it. So why the hell has Girardi mucked around with the rotation? Wang should have been made to earn his way back on to the roster by pitching consistently well in the minors. On top of that, we can't afford to have both Jeter and Posada out of the batting lineup against the better teams.

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  54. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    I would do anything possible to not have Wang start against the Sox. That's basically giving the game away.

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  55. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    Good points all around, Bruce.

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  56. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I think Will makes a good point: we've got to wonder why they started Wang. They way we handle our pitchers is laughable. I've never been impressed with this coaching staff.

    This is the day I decided to take off, come home, and watch the game on YES. C'mon Swisher!

    Mike

    PS Does A-Rod suck or what?

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  57. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    I don't know who's fault it was, but the error was in bringing Wang back so soon.

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  58. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Veras.

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  59. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Gotta tie it this inning...

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  60. WillJune 4, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    hell why isn't Veras pitching now, since this game is now a throw away.

    i gotta go to a meeting. l8r

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  61. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    WOO HOO!!! TIE GAME!!!

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  62. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    A bases clearing dinker?

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  63. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    lol, I'll take it.

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  64. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Way to go Swisher and TEX!!!!!!

    Mike

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  65. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Just don't strike out A-Rod...

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  66. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Mark Teixeira, you're my hero

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  67. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I was thinking the same thing, Dane.

    Seriously, all he has to do is get the runner over and I'll be happy.

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  68. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    The next ten games should be entertaining: 4 TB, 3 Sox, 3 Mets.

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  69. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Okay, so you punks tied it. Well done, but you fools still know you're gonna lose.

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  70. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    That will be a big test for the Yanks. I think we'll all know what kind of team we've got after those ten.

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  71. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    YEA A-ROD! You didn't choke!!!

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  72. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I got a little scared that A-Rod might go for 2...

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  73. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I hope Will didn't miss all the runs. He'll be happy when he gets back from his meeting, though.

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  74. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I think he missed it.... dummy...

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  75. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Team doesn't know how to run the bases... Jorge... Tex... A-Rod...

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  76. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    The base running on this team over the past few games has been embarrassing.

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  77. CaponeJune 4, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Wang clearly isnt ready yet. I can't see how they would throw him out there against Boston on tuesday and then the following sunday against the Mets

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  78. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    The next time I'd start Wang would be against the Nationals when they come to the stadium. They stink so he could probably have a nice confidence boosting game.

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  79. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Yeah let him throw side sessions and get some bullpen work and build up the strength a little more. I think Hughes can fill the gap for the time being.

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  80. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Nats have a pretty damn good offense though.

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  81. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Nice relief work, huh? We take the lead and then let them tie it!

    Mike

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  82. EmmanuelJune 4, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    OH.....GOD.....NO!!!!! Not Phil Choke.

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  83. mikeJune 4, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Put Wang in the pen, and make Swisher your number 5 guy... Lol.. At least he can pitch a scorless inning.. I feel bad for Wang, his confidence has got to be at an all time low right now. Hard to believe this is the same guy that won 19 two years in a row

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  84. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    He needs to build himself back up. The Yanks Trainers made a huge mistake not building his leg strength in the off season. I think these next at-bats could define how dangerous this line-up can be when games are close.

    -G

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  85. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    That's true, G. That may have single handedly killed his season.

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  86. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    There's not much point in losing Swisher's bat by running Gardner for him, and not have him steal...

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  87. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Bring in a pinch runner and not send him. Nice....

    Mike

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  88. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    It makes no sense, you're right. I also would have liked to see Tex take a few pitches and allowed Gadner to go.

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  89. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Girardi looks lost at times

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  90. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Davis seems to be just a strong guy with a bat...

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  91. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    The Melkman delivers even after coming back from his temporary hiatus.

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  92. EmmanuelJune 4, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    MELKY!!!!!!!!

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  93. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    MELKY DOES IT AGAIN!!!

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  94. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Melky!

    Mike

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  95. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Big hit by Melky. Alright Mo, shut the door.

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  96. daneptizlJune 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Dumb decision by Melky...

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  97. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Ugh, Mo looks like he's got nothing today.

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  98. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I cant see the game but im getting scared watching gamecast

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  99. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Big strike out of Cruz...

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  100. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Yankees Win!!!

    Nice comeback!

    And to the anus... errr... anon who said:

    "Way to lose three of your last five."

    Way to speak too early dumbass. lol

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  101. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I've lost my YES feed on Direct TV. I've seen enough to see Mo give up to hits. Now what's he doing, guys?

    Mike

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  102. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    That guy left as soon as A-Rod gave the Yanks the lead. Typical of trolls.

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  103. Greg CohenJune 4, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    He struck out Cruz and got Murphy to pop out to third to end the game.

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  104. Mike B.June 4, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks, Greg!

    Way to go, Yanks!

    Mike

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  105. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Hahahah he's probably crying at home all over his poster of Papelbon grabbing Manny's crotch.

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2009/03/mannypapelboncrotchyp6ir4.jpg&imgrefurl=http://deadspin.com/5169343/jonathan-papelbon-wont-shy-away-from-his-feelings-about-manny-ramirez&usg=__TYrUhe0n2Giq4ugjX7BbokXg1dE=&h=319&w=455&sz=39&hl=en&start=17&um=1&tbnid=EtYFI52n5z9sbM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=128&prev=/images%3Fq%3DManny%2Band%2BPapelbon%2Bon%2BRed%2BSox%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4ADBR_enUS313US313%26sa%3DX%26um%3D1

    Hahaha

    -G

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  106. Bruce BeckettJune 4, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Well done Melky and the Yanks for showing great character and resiliency...yet again. This team never knows when its beat. You can't do it every night but every other night will do for me. Now if we can just get Wang sorted out we'll be flying.

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  107. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    LOL How about David Robertson throws 1 pitch and gets the win.

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  108. SteveBJune 4, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I don't think Wang was all that bad. 2 hard hits (double in the 4th & HR in the 5th). All his outs were on grounders & Ks. The hits were grounders and low liners. What do you guys think?

    ps-- Greg, suggestion--maybe you can remove that "Anonymous" option, & make it so a poster can't reuse another one's name. All these anonymous postings are a bit much, and I see that a non-Yankees fan slipped in earlier and hid behind that Anonymous moniker.

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  109. SteveBJune 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Also-- I have Monmouth Cablevision and I too lost my feed in the top of the 9th inning for those last 2 hitters. Mike B wasn't the only one.

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  110. crossfireJune 4, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Quote of the day:

    "Hahahah he's probably crying at home all over his poster of Papelbon grabbing Manny's crotch."

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  111. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    If Bruney can stay healthy when he comes back the yankees pen will be good.

    Mo closing Bruney as the setup man and then you have Coke, Aceves, Robertson and Tomko. That is a solid pen.

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