Friday, April 29, 2011

4/28 Minor League Report - Millwood Gets Bombed

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(Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (14-7) lost to Charlotte (8-12) 6-3: Box - Recap - Game Story

HITTING:
Greg Golson, CF: 2-for-5, RBI, K
Francisco Cervelli, C: 0-for-4, BB, K
Jesus Montero, DH: 0-for-5, 4 K
Jorge Vazquez, 1B: 2-for-4, BB, K
Chris Dickerson, CF: 1-for-4, BB, 2 K, SB (5)
Justin Maxwell, LF: 0-for-3, R, BB
Kevin Russo, 3B: 2-for-4, R, 2B
Ramiro Pena, SS: 1-for-2, R, HR (2), 2 RBI, BB
Doug Bernier, 2B: 1-for-3, 2B, BB, K


PITCHING:
Kevin Millwood (L, 1-1): 2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (8.00 ERA)
D.J. Mitchell: 6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K, 2 WP, 1 HB (2.95 ERA)

Pitches-strikes: Millwood 54-30, Mitchell, D. 103-58.
Groundouts-flyouts: Millwood 0-1, Mitchell, D. 7-6.

(Double-A) Trenton (8-12) lost to Richmond 7-2 (10-10): Box - Recap

BATTING:
Austin Krum, LF: 1-for-5, R, K
Corban Joseph, 2B: 1-for-5, K
Daniel Brewer, RF: 1-for-3, RBI, 2 BB, K , SB (1)
Cody Johnson, DH: 0-for-3, 2 BB, 2 K
Melky Mesa, CF: 0-for-3, BB, 2 K
Jack Rye, 1B: 1-for-2, R, HR (1), RBI, 2 BB
Jose Pirela, SS: 1-for-4, 2 K
Yadil Mujica, 3B: 1-for-3, BB, E (fielding)
Addison Maruszak, C: 0-for-4

PITCHING:
Steve Garrison (L, 0-3): 3 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (7.11 ERA)
Cory Arbiso: 2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K (7.82 ERA)
Pat Venditte: 3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 1 WP, 1 HB (6.55 ERA)

Pitches-strikes: Garrison 65-38, Arbiso 35-21, Venditte 60-32.
Groundouts-flyouts: Garrison 6-3, Arbiso 2-1, Venditte 2-3.

(High-A) Tampa (9-12) lost to Daytona (14-6) 9-5: Box - Recap

HITTING:
Abraham Almonte, CF: 1-for-4, 2 R, BB, K, SB (5)
Walter Ibarra, 2B: 2-for-5, 2 R, SB (2)
Rob Lyerly, 3B:  2-for-5, 2B, RBI, K
Luke Murton, 1B: 1-for-4, 2 K
Zoilo Almonte, LF: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, K
Taylor Grote, RF: 1-for-3, BB, K
Kyle Higashioka, C: 0-for-4, K
DeAngelo Mack, DH: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI, K
Emerson Landoni, SS:  0-for-4, 3 K

PITCHING:
Sean Black (L, 1-2): 4.2 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K (4.88 ERA)
Ronny Marte: 2.1 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (10.80 ERA)
Jose Quintana: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K (0.00 ERA)

Groundouts-flyouts: Black 2-5, Marte, R 2-2, Quintana, J 1-0.

(Low-A) Charleston (10-11) lost to Lakewood (9-11) 6-5 in 12 innings: Box - Recap

HITTING:
Slade Heathcott, CF: 1-for-4, 2 R, 2B, BB
Anderson Feliz, 2B: 1-for-5, R, 3 K
Ramon Flores, LF: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 BB, K
Gary Sanchez, C: 2-for-6, RBI, K
J.R. Murphy, DH: 0-for-6, 2 K
Kyle Roller, 1B: 2-for-6, K
Rob Segedin, 3B: 0-for-5, BB, E (fielding)
Eduardo Sosa, RF: 1-for-5, R, K
Jose Mojica, SS: 2-for-5, R, 2 K

PITCHING:
Shane Greene: 5 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 10 K, 1 WP, 1 HB (5.40 ERA)
Wilton Rodriguez (BS, 1): 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 WP (5.68 ERA)
Dan Burawa: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 E (pickoff) (2.60 ERA)
Nathan Forer (L, 1-2): 1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 1 E (throwing) (0.00 ERA)

Groundouts-flyouts: Greene, S 5-0, Rodriguez, W 0-2, Burawa 4-0, Forer 2-2.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Hughes May Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

As per USA Today:
At least one part of that equation has become a serious concern with Hughes, an 18-game winner last season, on the disabled list with the possibility he could have thoracic outlet syndrome, a rare disorder that affects blood flow.

Hughes is scheduled to see specialist Robert Thompson on Monday in St. Louis to determine if the condition is what has caused what to now has been described as a "dead arm."

[snip]

Several major leaguers have dealt with the condition -- including pitchers Kenny Rogers, Jeremy Bonderman and Aaron Cook. Treatment can range from exercise programs to surgery. After surgey, time on the sidelines can range from two months to a year. And performance after treatment differs widely -- from Cook and Rogers becoming All-Stars to Bonderman never being consistently effective again.
At this point, I'm not quite sure we can do much more than hope for the best. There isn't any semblance of a rule for this condition, and Hughes' performance (or lack thereof) hasn't instilled a great deal of confidence.

Tonight's Lineup: No Tex or Jeter

Curtis Granderson CF
Nick Swisher RF
Robinson Cano 2B
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Eric Chavez 1B
Russell Martin C
Jorge Posada DH
Brett Gardner LF
Eduardo Nunez SS

Pitching LHP CC Sabathia

The Yankees-Orioles Brawl of '98 - Full Video

This 14+ minute video has been going around the web today so I figured I'd pass it along. It's the entire fight, from the Bernie Williams home run that pissed off Benitez, to Tim Raines' home run that followed.



That was one crazy freaking brawl.

Colon Continues His Shockingly Good Start, Yanks Win 3-1



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 WP: B. Colon (2-1) LP: M. Buehrle (1-3) SV: M. Rivera (8)
HR: CHW - None   NYY - R. Cano (6)


If you had told me that Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia would have been this good to start the year I would have said you were crazy. But sure enough, these two have been early-season saviors for the Yanks. Colon continued his fantastic April with 8 one-run innings last night in the Bronx. He scattered 7 hits, while walking just one and striking out six. His velocity was even more impressive that he last few outings; his fastball averaged 93.25 mph while topping out at 96.1.

He didn't need or get much offense from a Yankees lineup that once again relied solely on the long-ball. All three Yankees runs came in the first on a 3-run bomb by Robinson Cano, his 6th of the year.

The Yankees would get just 4 baserunners the rest of the game, but thanks to Colon and eventually Mariano Rivera, it wouldn't come back to bite them.

Mo came on in the 9th for his 8th save of the year.

In less positive news, Mark Teixeira left the game with a sore shoulder. Apparently he woke up with the pain and aggravated it while diving for a ball. I wouldn't be too concerned however.

The Yanks look to even up this four-game set tonight in the Bronx, with CC Sabathia facing off against Edwin Jackson. First pitch is 7:05 PM.



HittersABRHRBIBBSO#PAVGOBPSLG
D Jeter SS31101011.262.330.286
N Swisher RF30001122.208.326.236
M Teixeira 1B3010017.253.387.560
a-E Chavez PH-1B
1000004.348.423.435
A Rodriguez 3B41100115.317.442.667
R Cano 2B41130011.299.303.586
A Jones LF3020017.316.316.526
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J Posada DH30000111.138.233.415
R Martin C30000016.292.370.615
C Granderson CF30000011.270.325.635
Totals3036325115
a-flied out to right for M Teixeira in the 8th
BATTING
HR: R Cano (6, 1st inning off M Buehrle 2 on, 2 Out)
RBI: R Cano 3 (18)
2-out RBI: R Cano 3
Yankees RISP: 1-2 (A Rodriguez 0-1, R Cano 1-1)
Team LOB: 5
FIELDING
DP: 2 (D Jeter-M Teixeira, A Rodriguez-R Cano-M Teixeira).

PitchersIP H RERBBSOHRPC-STERA
B Colon
(W, 2-1)
8.071116099-652.77
M Rivera
(S, 8)
1.000001023-162.31
Totals9.0711170122-81
PITCHING
HBP: C Quentin (By B Colon)
First-pitch strikes/Batters faced: B Colon 16/31; M Rivera 2/3 
Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In Play strikes: B Colon 25-6-12-22; M Rivera 5-1-8-2 
Ground Balls-Fly Balls: B Colon 11-7; M Rivera 1-1
Game Scores: B Colon 69

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Bartolo Colon
HONORABLE MENTION: Robinson Cano