Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Yanks Trade Hawkins to Houston

From Peter Abraham:
LaTroy Hawkins was traded to the Astros for Single-A infielder Matt Cusick. He was .285/.356/.462 for Lexington and is a former USC player.

The Yankees also included cash in the deal.
Good luck in Houston LaTroy.

Abreu's Two Homers Lead Yanks Past O's

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Baltimore 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
3 6 1
N.Y. Yankees 3 0 2 0 0 4 4 0 X
13 11 1

The Yankees rebounded after two ugly losses to the O's with a 13-3 blowout today at The Stadium. Joba Chamberlain started for the Yankees and was once again very good. In six innings he allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits, he didn't walk a batter and struck out six. Joba is now 4-3 with a 2.24 ERA on the season.

Edwar Ramirez threw once pitch on the day, a fastball over the head of Kevin Millar. He was then ejected from the game by home plate ump Mark Wegner. Here's a tip Edwar, if you want to throw at somebody, do it with two outs.

David Robertson pitched two innings today, he pitched well, although he did make one mistake, a solo homer off the bat of Juan Castro.

And Dan Giese pitched a scoreless 9th to finish off the game.


IPHRERBBSOHRERA
Chamberlain (W, 4-3)6.05210602.24
Ramirez 0.00000002.35
Robertson 2.01111314.91
Giese 1.00000002.76

ORIOLES PITCHING


The Yankees offensive attack was led by Bobby Abreu who went 3-for-4, with 2 home runs, a double, 3 RBI, and 4 runs scored.

Alex Rodriguez also had a big day, he gave the Yankees an early lead with a two-run single in the bottom of the first, he also added a solo homer in the 7th, his 23rd of the season.

Xavier Nady has his first multi-hit game as a Yankee, going 2-for-4 with 2 doubles, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored.

Johnny Damon, Justin Christian, and Jason Giambi also drove in one RBI apiece.


ABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Damon, LF2101210.316
a-Christian, PH-LF1011000.280
Jeter, SS3100133.284
b-Betemit, PH-SS1000012.242
Abreu, DH4433100.288
Rodriguez, A, 3B4222001.328
c-Moeller, PH-3B1000010.227
Giambi, 1B3111011.256
Sexson, 1B1110100.222
Cano, 2B5110012.266
Nady, RF4222010.325
Cabrera, CF3000101.245
Molina, C3000023.226
Totals3513111061113

a-Singled for Damon in the 7th. b-Struck out for Jeter in the 7th. c-Struck out for Rodriguez, A in the 8th.

BATTING
2B: Abreu (29, Burres), Nady 2 (28, Burres, Castillo, A).
HR: Abreu 2 (13, 3rd inning off Sarfate, 1 on, 1 out; 7th inning off Cabrera, F, 0 on, 0 out), Rodriguez, A (23, 7th inning off Cabrera, F, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Christian; Abreu 10; Rodriguez, A 5; Giambi; Sexson; Cano; Nady 4.
RBI: Rodriguez, A 2 (65), Abreu 3 (71), Giambi (62), Nady 2 (60), Damon (44), Christian (5).
2-out RBI: Damon; Christian.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Jeter 2; Betemit.
Team LOB: 5.

ORIOLES OFFENSE
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Bobby Abreu (3-for-4, 2 HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R) HONORABLE MENTION: Joba Chamberlain (6 IP. 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K)

The Yankees will open up a four game series with the AL West leading Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Andy Pettitte will start in the opener for the Yankees, and he will face Jon Garland. Game Time: 7:05 p.m. - TV: YES - Radio: WCBS 880

Yanks Acquire Pudge

The Yankees have made another trade, this time sending reliever Kyle Farnsworth to the Tigers for catch Ivan Rodriguez. Rodriguez is hitting .295 with 5 HR, and 32 RBI this season, and has thrown out (18 of 50) 36% of would-be base stealers this season.

The Farns was having his best season as a Yankee, and even got some of his harshest critics off his back, myself included. He was 1-2 with a 3.65 ERA in 45 appearances for the Yanks this season.

With Farnsworth headed to Detroit, expect Brian Bruney to fill up the vacated bullpen spot. And maybe in a few weeks Mark Melancon could get called up. He was promoted to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre earlier this week.

Rodriguez will join the team tomorrow as they begin a big four game series with the Angels.

I'm not sure how I feel about this trade. Adding Rodriguez's bat will definitely improve the bottom of the order now, that's a plus. And the Yankees did need an everyday catcher with Posada out for the remainder of the season, but was it worth trading Farnsworth - a guy that has become so important to this team's bullpen - for him? I guess only time will tell.

So what do you think about this move?

Game 107: Yanks vs. O's

Regular Season Game 107
Yankees (58-48) vs. Orioles (51-55)
Yankee Stadium - Bronx, NY
Game Time: 1:05 p.m.
TV: YES - MLB.TV | Radio: WCBS 880

Here are the lineups:

YANKEES
Johnny Damon LF
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu DH
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jason Giambi 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Xavier Nady RF
Melky Cabrera CF
Jose Molina C

Joba Chamberlain RHP (3-3, 2.30 ERA)

ORIOLES

Brian Roberts 2B
Adam Jones CF
Nick Markakis RF
Aubrey Huff DH
Melvin Mora 3B
Luke Scott LF
Kevin Millar 1B
Guillermo Quiroz C
Brandon Fahay SS

Dennis Sarfate RHP (4-1, 3.78 ERA)

Yanks vs. Sarfate:

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
A. Rodriguez 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .500 .500 1.000 1.500
R. Sexson 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
H. Matsui 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
J. Giambi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
D. Jeter 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
J. Damon 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
B. Abreu 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
C. Moeller 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
X. Nady 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
R. Cano 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
M. Cabrera 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 1.000 .000 1.000
Totals131100016.077.143.154.297

O's vs. Joba:

ABH2B3BHRRBIBBSOBAOBPSLGOPS
K. Millar 3 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 .333 .500 .333 .833
M. Mora 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 .333 .333 .333 .667
A. Huff 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
G. Quiroz 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 .500 .500 1.000 1.500
N. Markakis 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 .333 .000 .333
J. Payton 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
R. Hernandez 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 .000 .000 .000
L. Scott 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 .000 .500 .000 .500
A. Jones 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000
A. Cintron 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .000 1.000 .000 1.000
Totals173100048.176.333.235.569

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

Wang's Comeback Becoming Unlikely

From Lisa Kennelly:
When Chien-Ming Wang suffered his foot injury last month, the Yankees held out hope he could return in September. That's looking nearly impossible.

Wang, who sprained the Lisfranc ligament and partially tore a tendon in his right foot while running the bases on June 15, had his cast removed Tuesday. But he still expects to be on crutches for a week, when he will be reevaluated. If all is well, he could begin rehab but won't be able to start throwing until he finishes rehabbing the foot. It should take 5-6 weeks to get him into game form, which puts his projected return up against the end of the season.
I, and I'm sure many other Yankees fans, still had a little hope Wang could return this season. It's a shame he probably won't. They really could use him right now, especially when they have both Ponson and Rasner in the rotation.

Another Awful Night


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Baltimore 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 1
7 12 0
N.Y. Yankees 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3
6 13 0

First of all, sorry for the lack of game thread tonight, I was pretty busy all day and couldn't make it to a computer in time to post the lineups. And now on to the very, very pathetic game...

I guess that 8 game winning streak was a fluke after all, at least that's how it looks right now. This team looks absolutely terrible, and with the Angels coming into town the day after tomorrow things could get a lot worse very quickly. Tonight they dropped their third straight overall, and the second straight to the last place Baltimore Orioles.

Darrell Rasner started and pitched well for six innings, but was left in the game one inning too long and it was a very costly inning. He didn't retire a man in the 7th, and eventually the O's scored four to put the game away. In six+ innings Rasner allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks, he also struck out one batter.

The bullpen wasn't much better tonight, Damaso Marte allowed two runs on three hits and walk in one inning of work. Jose Veras did pitch well, throwing a scoreless 8th. But Mariano Rivera was once again very human in a non-save situation, he allowed a big home run to Aubrey Huff, a run that proved to be the game winner. I know Mo has been great as a Yankees, and even better this year, but he cannot continue to have these bad performances in non-save situations if the Yankees expect to make the post season this year.


IPHRERBBSOHRERA
Rasner (L, 5-8)6.08443114.92
Marte 1.03221103.67
Veras 1.00000202.78
Rivera 1.01110011.33

ORIOLES PITCHING

Daniel Cabrera is an awful pitcher, but somehow, someway, he consistently dominates the Yankees. His ERA against the Yankees this season he is 3-0, with a 3.15 ERA, but 4-6 record with 5.07 ERA against everyone else. Tonight he allowed just three runs on eight hits in seven innings of work, and would have lasted longer had home plate ump Chad Fairchild not overreacted and thrown him out of the game for hitting A-Rod with a pitch.

The Yankees had their chances, but once again came up short, especially in big spots. The Yankees had the tying runs on base in the 8th with nobody out but Wilson Betemit, Melky Cabrera and Xavier Nady each failed to get a hit. Alex Rodriguez also struck out as the tying run for the first out of the inning. Then, after Jason Giambi cut the lead to one with a 2-run single, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit both struck out with the tying run in scoring position to end the game.

Speaking of Wilson Betemit, why is this bum still on this team? He's terrible. He never deserves to start, or pinch hit, hell, he doesn't deserve a chance to even take batting practice on this team.


ABRHRBIBBSOLOBAVG
Damon, LF5120001.318
Jeter, SS3110201.286
Abreu, RF5231013.283
Rodriguez, A, DH3221112.326
Giambi, 1B5032005.255
1-Christian, PR0000000.250
Cano, 2B5012012.266
Betemit, 3B5000023.244
Cabrera, CF4000002.247
Moeller, C3010010.230
a-Nady, PH1000012.322
Molina, C0000000.229
Totals3961363721

a-Struck out for Moeller in the 8th.
1-Ran for Giambi in the 9th.

BATTING
2B: Jeter (23, Cabrera, D), Abreu 2 (28, Cabrera, D, Sherrill).
HR: Rodriguez, A (22, 6th inning off Cabrera, D, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Damon 2; Jeter 2; Abreu 5; Rodriguez, A 5; Giambi 3; Cano; Moeller.
RBI: Rodriguez, A (63), Cano 2 (50), Abreu (68), Giambi 2 (61).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Giambi 3; Abreu; Nady; Betemit.
GIDP: Cano.
Team LOB: 10.

BASERUNNING
SB: Christian (4, 2nd base off Sherrill/Hernandez, R), Jeter (6, 3rd base off Cabrera, D/Hernandez, R).

ORIOLES OFFENSE

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Aubrey Huff (4-for-5, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R)

HONORABLE MENTION: Daniel Cabrera (7 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K)

GOATS OF THE GAME: Wilson Betemit for being the awful baseball player that he is, Damaso Marte for giving up several very costly runs, he is already making the trade look like a disaster, and Mariano Rivera for being very very human in non-save situations.

The Yankees look to salvage the final game in the series tomorrow afternoon at The Stadium. Joba Chamberlain starts for the Yankees, and he will face Dennis Sarfate. Game Time: 1:05 p.m. - TV: YES - Radio: WCBS 880

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

7/29 Minor League Report

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We are lucky enough to have a SWB report from BigGuy tonight. He won't be doing these all the time by when he does I will post them. Thanks BG for the great contributions.

(AAA) Scranton (67-45) beat Syracuse 8-1: Box Score - Recap

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Scranton/WB
1 0 0 1 2 1 0 3 0
8 12 2
Syracuse
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 6 1
W: I. Kennedy (3-2, 2.06); L: R. Romero (0-1, 2.25)
HR: SWB: B. Broussard (8).

PITCHING: Ian Kennedy got the start and the win (3-2) Kennedy went 6 innings, allowing just 1 run on 3 hits. He gave up his only run in the 3rd inning on a walk, wild pitch, sac bunt, and sac fly. Kennedy was not hit hard, but his command wasn't sharp in the early innings. He had 3 walks, a wild pitch, and was charged with a balk. Kennedy picked up 5 strikeouts. He had at least 1 runner on base every inning but his last . Kennedy's ERA is now at 2.06.

Brian Bruney relieved Kennedy and was not sharp. He loaded the bases in the 7th on a single and 2 walks, but got a big K to get out of the jam. Bruney started the 8th and once again loaded the bases with a double, walk and single. The only upside to Bruney's night was he hit 95 on the radar gun a few times. ... Billy Traber relieved Bruney and got the final two outs to get out of the jam. ... J B Cox pitched a perfect 9th inning.

OFFENSE: SWB broke out to a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning wiht a Brett Gardner single and Bernie Castro rbi double. ... In the 4th, Chris Stewart doubled, a wild pitch, and error scored Stewart to give SWB a 2-1 lead. ... In the 5th, SWB made the score 4-1 when they picked up 2 more runs. Cody Ransom singled, Ben Broussard doubled, Alberto Gonazalez and Chris Stewart each had a RBI sac fly. ... In the 6th inning, 1 run scored when Brett Gardner was HBP and stole 2nd base (35), Bernie Castro got the RBI single. ... SWB added the final 2 runs in the 8th when Bernie Castro doubled and Ben Broussard hit a 2-run homer (8).

NOTES: Chase Wright starts Wednesday at Syracuse. Steven White sent to Trenton.... Phil Hughes and Carl Pavano each pitched 2 scoreless innings allowing 1 hit each at Charleston in their 1st rehab starts.

SWB Yankees:
Brett Gardner: 1-for-5, 2 R, SB
Bernie Castro: 3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, R
Matt Carson: 2-for-3, 2 BB
Juan Miranda: 1-for-5
Cody Ransom: 2-for-4, RBI, 2 R, BB
Ben Broussard: 2-for-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 R
Alberto Gonzalez: 0-for-4, RBI
Chris Stewart: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, R, BB
Nick Green: 0-for-4, BB
Ian Kennedy: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K (2.06 ERA)
Brian Bruney: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K (3.68 ERA)
J.B. Cox: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (4.30 ERA)

(AA) Trenton (65-43) lost to Altoona 4-2: Box Score - Recap

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Altoona
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
4 8 1
Trenton
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
2 7 1
W: J. Mateo (6-1, 2.68); L: A. Claggett (2-2, 1.37)
HR: None.

Trenton:
Reegie Corona: 1-for-4
Ramiro Pena: 2-for-3, 3B, R, BB
Chris Malec: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, R, BB
Colin Curtis: 0-for-2, 2 BB
Edwar Gonzalez: 1-for-4
Cody Ehlers: 1-for-4
James Cooper: 1-for-3
Eric Hacker: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (2.80 ERA)
Anthony Claggett: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (1.37 ERA)

(High A) Tampa (54-51 overall; 17-18 in 2nd half) lost to Lakeland 7-1: Box Score - Recap

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Tampa
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
1 4 0
Lakeland
1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 X
7 13 0
W: J. Nickerson (9-3, 3.59); L: R. Pope (6-5, 3.20)
HR: LAK: J. Justice (7), J. Skelton (3).

Tampa:
Eduardo Nunez: 0-for-3, BB
Kevin Smith: 2-for-4, 3B, R
Josh Kreuzer: 1-for-4, RBI
Andres Perez: 0-for-3, BB
Mitch Hilligoss: 1-for-4
Kyle Anson: 0-for-2, 2 BB
Edgar Soto: 4.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K (5.36 ERA)

(Low A) Charleston (62-43 overall; 17-18 in second half) beat Asheville 4-2: Box Score - Recap

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Asheville
0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
2 7 1
Charleston
0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 X
4 7 0
W: P. Hughes (1-0, 0.00); L: B. Billings (8-8, 3.73); SV: J. Ortiz (27)
HR: None.

Charleston:
Bradley Suttle: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI
Austin Romine: 1-for-4
Jesus Montero: 1-for-4
Abraham Almonte: 2-for-3, 2 3B, 2 R
Austin Krum: 2-for-2, 2B, RBI, 2 R, BB
Carl Pavano: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K (0.00 ERA)
Phil Hughes: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K (0.00 ERA)
Jonathan Ortiz: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K (1.81 ERA)

(Low A Short-Season) Staten Island (25-16) beat Lowell 8-6: Box Score - Recap

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
Staten Island
1 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
8 14 0
Lowell
0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0
6 8 0
W: A. Shive (5-2, 2.63); L: D. Britton (0-2, 5.02); SV: B. Rulon (2)
HR: STA: A. Maruszak (4), D. Adams (2).

SI Yankees:
Addison Maruszak: 3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R
David Adams: 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI, R, SB
Brian Baisley: 2-for-5, R
Mike Lyon: 1-for-5
Daniel Brewer: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI
Mitchell Abeita: 2-for-4, RBI, R
Melky Mesa: 1-for-4, SB
Jack Rye: 0-for-1, R, 2 BB
Jahdiel Santamaria: 1-for-4, R
Casey Erickson: 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K (2.81 ERA)
Andy Shive: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K (2.63 ERA)
Daniel Kapala: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (1.29 ERA)
Brad Rulon: 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K (0.35 ERA)

(Rookie) GCL Yankees (16-18) lost to the GCL Phillies 8-4: Box Score - Recap

Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R H E
GCL Phillies
0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 4
8 11 0
GCL Yankees
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
4 10 1
W: R. Bergh (3-0, 0.90); L: M. Obradovich (1-1, 3.86)
HR: PHL: J. Murphy (2).

GCL Yankees:
Jose Pirela: 1-for-5, R
Corban Joseph: 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R
Mitchell Delaney: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R
Chad Gross: 0-for-4, RBI
Neall French: 2-for-4
Zolio Almonte: 0-for-3, RBI
Kyle Higashioka: 1-for-2
Emerson Landoni: 2-for-4
Francisco Rondon: 3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (3.16 ERA)
Kelvin Perez: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K (3.68 ERA)