tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post8859789845128574431..comments2023-11-03T09:23:28.156-04:00Comments on Pinstripe Postings: March Madness and ManningMiddle Reliefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413753701900586090noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-63895424026930269532012-03-26T10:08:53.591-04:002012-03-26T10:08:53.591-04:00As for the Yankee rotation, I still believe having...As for the Yankee rotation, I still believe having a 5 1/2 man rotation is something to consider. Why not allow Garcia or Pineda go five innings (or substitute in Hughes) and allow the individual with the sixth man in the rotation finish the game. Next time around they simply change position the individual who started now comes in for the last four innings. This allows you to maintain arm strength for all of your starters should; if one of them goes down you have someone to step right in.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-54857812025842585422012-03-26T09:46:41.224-04:002012-03-26T09:46:41.224-04:00Think all the starters get one more start. Girardi...Think all the starters get one more start. Girardi and Cashman need to make up their minds about the rotation this week. Opening day coming fast.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-8801065329889351362012-03-26T09:37:23.868-04:002012-03-26T09:37:23.868-04:00If Vazquez had a decent spring the Yankees probabl...If Vazquez had a decent spring the Yankees probably could have traded him. But his value at the moment isn't all that high. <br /><br />Pineda probably had his best start of the spring. He did get up to 94 on the gun, but his change up and slider and really impressive. What worries me is that he is throwing those pitches too much. If you don't throw the fastball, you lose it. Those other pitches play off the fastball. He needs to be able to throw the fastball in any count to any location. I haven't seen that yet from him. <br /><br />After bragging about my NCAA picks I had my worst year ever. I went from 10th place (and just a couple points out) to 80th in the blink of a weekend. Unreal. Think this place jinxed me. And for the record I think Syracuse would have beaten Ohio State and won the championship if Fab Melo was an idiot and suspended for academic reasons.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-21511343063475763682012-03-26T08:21:23.375-04:002012-03-26T08:21:23.375-04:00It is really too bad the Yankees had their roster ...It is really too bad the Yankees had their roster pretty much set prior to spring training. Some of the minor leaguers have had impressive springs. Justin Maxwell is hitting well over 400. Has scored more runs than anyone else and is tied for first in stolen bases. Jose Gil has had a spring better than any of the catchers in camp and should be considered for the backup position, but Cervelli has that locked up after an anemic spring.<br /><br />Doug Grenier has had a spring and should have been considered for a backup infield position. Instead it goes to Chavez who may be hitting his weight.<br /><br />Ibanez hits one home run is hitting under 100 and everyone is happy with his performance.<br /><br />The one big disappointment for me was Jorge Vasquez after leading SWB last year in home runs and the Mexican league in hitting this past winter, I would have given him a shot a impressing people and maybe sticking with the team. Instead he hit under 200 and at 30 years of age may not be headed any where but home.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-36796946288190626502012-03-25T17:15:04.126-04:002012-03-25T17:15:04.126-04:00I am not convinced that Pineda is going to be the ...I am not convinced that Pineda is going to be the real deal. He pitched well, but threw a lot of pitches in five innings and the majority of his fastballs were in the91-92 mph range. <br /><br />He hit 94 only once. He may be the one that heads to triple A at the end of the springold professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-698571777463788262012-03-24T16:03:13.844-04:002012-03-24T16:03:13.844-04:00Wow 2 big closers are done for the year with TJ su...Wow 2 big closers are done for the year with TJ surgery. Soria and Madson both done for the year. Yankees inquired on Soria all last year and off season. Some of the best trades are the ones that are never made I guess.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-91967444106626142222012-03-23T20:59:56.058-04:002012-03-23T20:59:56.058-04:00Crash, the Yankees paid Joba last year for two goo...Crash, the Yankees paid Joba last year for two good months and two wins. He is now being paid over 1.6 million to sit home for the remainder of the season. They could be having flashbacks to Carl Pavano and his contract. Joba was on a one year contract and may no longer be worth the risk.<br /><br />I am hoping that Nova threw more than 16 pitches in his outting. If not he is destined for something else than the starting rotation.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-61476817171117493482012-03-23T13:36:21.401-04:002012-03-23T13:36:21.401-04:00Joba's career is not over by any stretch...but...Joba's career is not over by any stretch...but I would not expect to see him this season at all. <br /><br />Nova finally pitching well...6 up, 6 down, 16 pitches.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-31284491760972824042012-03-23T12:30:28.468-04:002012-03-23T12:30:28.468-04:00Joba's career is now over. All of the work he...Joba's career is now over. All of the work he was doing to come back and he has to act like a kid and get on a tramp.<br /><br />Well this removes one of the arms from the conversation about the bullpen.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-60483556381875631852012-03-23T11:23:43.518-04:002012-03-23T11:23:43.518-04:00Joba Chamberlain suffered an open dislocation of h...Joba Chamberlain suffered an open dislocation of his ankle jumping around on a trampoline with his son last night. He had surgery last night, Cashman and Girardi call it a significant injury. He could be done for the year now.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-29434097127106382292012-03-23T11:13:17.133-04:002012-03-23T11:13:17.133-04:00It is odd how all of a suddent the Yankees may hav...It is odd how all of a suddent the Yankees may have too much pitching. Warren was impressive and has been scheduled to go to Triple A since the beginning of Spring, Bettances pitched real well and probably will hed to SWB. Odd, Wade has not pitched what can be termed well this spring (up and down) and he will make the team.<br /><br />The other day, I mentioned Justin Maxwell playing well and he continues to do so. Unfortunately he is out of options so the Yankees cannot automatically send him down.<br /><br />Ibanez continues to struggle and it is beginning to look even more evident there was a preason the Phillies let him walk and that the Yankees may have made a mistake signing him.<br /><br />I believe Syracuse will have trouble controlling Sullinger in the paint due to a lack of a big man. And this could be the difference between moving on or going home.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-15661195751751367332012-03-23T09:41:04.611-04:002012-03-23T09:41:04.611-04:00Jeter is back in the lineup today against the Twin...Jeter is back in the lineup today against the Twins. First time since he injured his calf (I think...can't really remember right now). He needs to get some ABs this spring.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-89025660962583501312012-03-23T08:35:10.436-04:002012-03-23T08:35:10.436-04:00Yankees pitching looked pretty good last night unt...Yankees pitching looked pretty good last night until Cory Wade blew up in the 9th.<br /><br />Syracuse gets a big win over Wisconsin and advances to Elite 8. Think they face Ohio St now. I personally think the Big 10 was overrated all year. Syracuse should win this game...but in Syracuse fashion, meaning it will be a lot closer than it should be, and advance to the Final Four. Kentucky and Syracuse have been ranked #1 and #2 for pretty much the whole year. It would be fitting if the 2 best teams meet for the championship.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-24439662037963096782012-03-22T09:30:55.320-04:002012-03-22T09:30:55.320-04:00Hughes is getting a lot of good support and press ...Hughes is getting a lot of good support and press about how good he looks this spring compared to last year. Everyone seems to think they have the old Hughes back. I have to think if he has one more good start he has made the rotation.<br /><br />Ibanez is always a slow starter. He's making the team regardless of his poor spring (I think the last time I checked he had 2 hits in about 30 ABs). But there's a bunch of guys hitting under .200 (Cano, Gardner, Chavez, & Jones). <br /><br />I would start to worry about Jeter and Swisher not getting enough ABs this spring. I think each are under 20 right now due to the injuries and there's only 2 weeks to go. <br /><br />Think the Yankees play the Red Sox tonight. Don't know who is starting or making the trip to Ft. Myers. I do like what the Red Sox have done there. An exact replica of Fenway.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-91334586586318949832012-03-22T08:13:10.454-04:002012-03-22T08:13:10.454-04:00Hughes pitched well as did the rest of the bullpen...Hughes pitched well as did the rest of the bullpen. It is obvious there are going to be some tough decisions made when it comes to the rotation and bullpen.<br /><br />There is also going to be some tough decisions regarding the bench. Ibanez has hit at all this spring. Justin Maxwell may have made his case to be the #4 outfielder ahead of Andruw Jones as has Dwayne Wise. Both Wise and Maxwell are hitting well over 400 for the Spring. Ibanez is hitting the weight of a new born baby.<br /><br />Yankees may regret not bringing in Matsui or Damon for the DH role - both of whom are still sitting by the phone waiting for it to ring.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-71220083561131688292012-03-21T21:37:06.466-04:002012-03-21T21:37:06.466-04:00Goodell is not done yet. There will be players th...Goodell is not done yet. There will be players that will be suspended as a result of this issue. Sean Payton will never coach again. He indicated he didn't know about the bounty. So he is either a liar or neglagent in not knowing what is going on for a team he is head coach for.<br /><br />Williams being suspended indefinately leaves the Rams without a coach for an indefinate period of time. He will never coach again either. A review of some of the tapes being aired on ESPN will draw the conclusion that there were borderline late hits. Players will be without a paycheck by the time this is over.<br /><br />Hughes pitched well. The Yankees have a real dilema coming at them. Hughes has pitched well, CC is the #1 stud, Garcia has pitched well, Koroda is going no where, Pineda has increased velocity and confidence. Nova could be on the bubble. And Pettitte is in the wings impressing people with bullpen sessions.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-13617986034454684712012-03-21T14:05:36.982-04:002012-03-21T14:05:36.982-04:00Wow some harsh penalties coming down from the NFL ...Wow some harsh penalties coming down from the NFL on the NO Saints bounty-gate. Head Coach gets suspended for the entire year, assistant coach and GM get 8 games, the D coordinator now with the Rams gets suspended too. Goodell making an example out of the Saints to make sure "management" doesn't let it happen again. <br /><br />I said Denver would be lucky to get a 3rd rounder for Tebow. Well he has been traded to the Jets...Jets agree to send a 4th and 6th for Tebow and a 7th. <br /><br />Hughes is hitting 93 on the gun today. Yankees rotation is so jacked this year.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-4365467428313658352012-03-21T12:39:25.570-04:002012-03-21T12:39:25.570-04:00Pineda's velocity went up slightly after the f...Pineda's velocity went up slightly after the first inning in which he gave up two runs. Why is it when a pitcher is doing something mechanically wrong, he doesn't realize it is wrong until someone tells him in the dugout. If he is missing his spots and velocity is off it should register in the gray matter that mechanically something is not going right.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-83318494985609849722012-03-21T09:14:16.820-04:002012-03-21T09:14:16.820-04:00Pineda has a decent outing. Velocity is increasing...Pineda has a decent outing. Velocity is increasing slightly, hit 94 last night. <br /><br />Pettitte had a great first bullpen session. He needs to slow down though. I don't want him rushing back too soon and risking injury. Speaking from experience all of sudden 40 year old bodies don't heal quite as quick as they did in the past.<br /><br />Swisher was nursing a soar left groin. Last night he strained his right groin. Came out in the 3rd inning. Jeter was suppose to be back last night but he's now out until at least Friday.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-42631137914742362742012-03-20T15:29:30.050-04:002012-03-20T15:29:30.050-04:00Yes, Kim Jones is no longer with the YES Network. ...Yes, Kim Jones is no longer with the YES Network. She has not officially announced her next career stop, but said she would announce it soon. She was with the YES Network for 7 years. <br /><br />Peyton's neck is fine. It's actually stronger than before so taking hits isn't the problem. It has to do with the nerve that goes to his triceps and whether that will regenerate enough to given him arm strength. As for Tebow you don't draft a first round QB then have sit for 5 years behind Manning. Trade him to Miami or Jacksonville and he can relive his college glory days.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-52793432276667008492012-03-20T12:59:32.801-04:002012-03-20T12:59:32.801-04:00First and most importantly, does your announcement...First and most importantly, does your announcement on Kim Jones mean she is out at YES? If so where to?<br /><br />Now regarding Tebow. Based on the fact the Broncos don't have a reliable backup. Why not keep Tebow and let him learn from one of the best? In addition, Manning's surgery (that would be four surgeries) were of the neck variety. One has to wonder how many hits can a guy take after having that many surgeries on his neck and why at his age is he willing to take such a risk?old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-70541331269436307992012-03-20T10:30:21.534-04:002012-03-20T10:30:21.534-04:00YES Network announces that Meredith Marakovits wil...YES Network announces that Meredith Marakovits will replace Kim Jones as Yankees Clubhouse reporter. She has worked for WFAN and SNY. <br /><br />Oh yeah, most importantly, she's kind of hot too.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-25031795834062392612012-03-19T15:30:02.298-04:002012-03-19T15:30:02.298-04:00Peyton Manning to the Broncos. Broncos looking to...Peyton Manning to the Broncos. Broncos looking to trade Tebow. Broncos would be lucky to get a 3rd rounder for him.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-52232211267060970892012-03-19T11:16:00.705-04:002012-03-19T11:16:00.705-04:00There should be no rush to trade Garcia. First an...There should be no rush to trade Garcia. First and foremost, Pettitte may get to the point where there is a realization he doesn't have anything left. In addition there is no clear indication that Nova will be the same pitcher he was last year (if Spring Training is a future forecast!!). And there is no guarantee that Pineda is the real deal or just someone who burst on the scene for half a year and flamed out (can we say Joba Chamberlain).<br /><br />I would not put too much stock into Pettitte's return until he takes the mound in a major league game, goes more than six innings and gets the win.<br /><br />Garcia is younger and has proven his worth.old professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823684296552393738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35713616.post-67247734477932410362012-03-19T08:42:48.816-04:002012-03-19T08:42:48.816-04:00A lot of people are saying Garcia to the Marlins m...A lot of people are saying Garcia to the Marlins makes a lot of sense. Garcia enjoyed his time in Chicago and got along well with Ozzie Guillen. <br /><br />But the Yankees do not have to be in a rush to trade him. Pettitte is not going to be ready until probably June.Crashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347573658232218417noreply@blogger.com