Boston Baked Beans (49-50) @ Yanks (59-39)

Dr. Detfink · Post #1 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:53 pm

Swept in Oakland. Roster minus a fading superstar, gritty vet, and emotional reliever. For most teams it would sink their franchise. For the Yanks, it's what I call a litmus acid test and pre-playoff barometer reading.

Without Alex in the line up as a imposing force, the team is forced to consider the idea of manufacturing runs...and I think the addition of Ichiro was part of that. So far, Ichiro seems to work better at the top of the order so Jeter can see the pitches before an at bat.

Yanks depth is really what's at work. The pen, particularly the set up men have been getting a lot of work that will come in handy as the season winds down. I doubt most of them will get much work but you have to be pleased with how much Girardi never hesitates to throw them out there in big games.

With series against Boston and the O's coming up, Yanks can NAIL down the division even more so. That way, they can rest the vets.

It won't be easy. Boston is a little more healthy but it's not improbable.

Dr. Detfink · Post #2 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:08 am

Strong steady work by Hughes. Couple spots where he shouldn't have tried to come inside and paid the price but so far through 7 in the books, Yanks up 6-3. Very nice blend of power and manufacturing tonight. It's not so much I expect the Yanks to say "We can do this." so much as say "We are working on it."

Jetes continues to dance around .311 but tonight every one contributes and it was a balanced effort.

Still a lot can happen...

Pharmcat · Post #3 » by **Pharmcat** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:39 am

nice grand slam

I really like getting ichiro, he isnt what he used to be, but his speed and D are good to help

Dr. Detfink · Post #4 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 1:41 am

Yea the bottom of the order is energizing top...

Pharmcat · Post #5 » by **Pharmcat** » Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:41 pm

LOL @ CC

whatever a terrible performance

Post #6 » by **Rich Rane** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 1:29 am

Damn it! All that effort from 3-0 to 6-1, and the Yanks blow it...

Dr. Detfink · Post #7 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:39 pm

Something concerns me with amount of innings CC has thrown over the years. Bad habits when his fastball isn't hitting the spot.

Yanks move forward.

Pharmcat · Post #8 » by **Pharmcat** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 1:06 am

Dr. Detfink wrote:Something concerns me with amount of innings CC has thrown over the years. Bad habits when his fastball isn't hitting the spot.

Yanks move forward.

this team needs to find another top starter

aside from CC, these guys are middle of the rotation fodder that wont get the job done against PO teams in the fall

Pharmcat · Post #9 » by **Pharmcat** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:12 am

doubront just embarrasing the yankee hitters

Post #10 » by **jr lucosa** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 2:59 am

Watching this game on ESPN, it's a brand new ballgame now. Andrew Miller was throwing some sick sliders too.

Shappy · Post #11 » by **Shappy** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:02 am

jr lucosa wrote:it's a brand new ballgame now.

Right when I looked at this the announcers said it lol :lol:

Post #12 » by **jr lucosa** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:12 am

SportsFan13 wrote:
jr lucosa wrote:it's a brand new ballgame now.

Right when I looked at this the announcers said it lol

I should have trademarked it :wink:

Post #13 » by **jr lucosa** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:40 am

Lol at them making fun of the fat guy in the Tino Martinez jersey

Dr. Detfink · Post #14 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:46 am

Tough loss for the Yanks but again, I see this as a litmus acid test for this team AND management when facing RISP. It's when you are scrapping that the character of a team is defined. Lots of ball left, Yanks know what they have to build on.