New York Yankees 2008 Season Official Thread - Page 14

myasu · 05-21-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by silvam14

Please, The Yankees do this every year. In May, they give us Red Sox fans hope the the division could be sealed by late August. Then by the trade deadline They are usually within striking distance or have taken over the lead.

I fully expect the Yankees to bounce back.

Exactly.

CommishJoe · 05-21-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by silvam14

Please, The Yankees do this every year. In May, they give us Red Sox fans hope the the division could be sealed by late August. Then by the trade deadline They are usually within striking distance or have taken over the lead.

I fully expect the Yankees to bounce back.

At this point, I'd be worried more about the Devil Rays keeping you from sealing the division. Those kiddies are playing some good baseball.

Tony M · 05-21-2008, 11:39 AM

At least Louie over at Yankee Tradition will be able to harp on correctly about '30 years ago' this season. Really ired me last season that he kept 'reminding Boston fans of 30 years ago' and I couldn't find anything in 1977 that was that relevant

YankeePride · 05-21-2008, 03:44 PM

There's a difference between this year and last year.

Last year the Yankees just weren't getting the pitching they should have had. This year they have no pitching to really rely on. We've got two youngsters that are struggling mightily. Granted, one is hurt and won't pitch till June, but he's struggling.

And the offense. Even when the Yanks struggled last year, they scored runs. They aren't scoring runs at all. We thought we just needed Alex back. And he hits a two-run shot and apparently the rest of the lineup forgot they still need to hit too.

It's bad. I know everyone says it's still early but look at the stats. Look at the games. This isn't a slump. This is bad.

edog23 · 05-21-2008, 06:19 PM

I'm going to keep the faith. However, whether they pull out of this or not, changes will be made either sooner or after the season. I really don't want to pull out the crystal ball and know what the future will be but it's gonna be big, good or bad. Hopefully, it'll be good.

1998 Yankees · 05-21-2008, 08:04 PM

Those men in pinstriped uniforms crossing home plate tonight . . . those are Yankee runs, no?

Four (4) runs after three innings - it's like a doubleheader's worth!

myasu · 05-21-2008, 10:21 PM

Wow,

They probably heard you guys.

1998 Yankees · 05-21-2008, 10:32 PM

This guy Rasner is starting to look like the real deal.

thomamon · 05-21-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

This guy Rasner is starting to look like the real deal.

Time will tell, don't get too excited yet. His BABIP is exceptional right now and you know it won't stay where it is. Its under .200!

YankeePride · 05-21-2008, 11:40 PM

I love Rasner!

myasu · 05-22-2008, 12:59 AM

So, Joba will be in the starting rotation late this year.

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Joba begins process of joining rotation

CommishJoe · 05-22-2008, 07:57 AM

Rasner has been an excellent surprise this year. I doubt he'll be what Hughes was supposed to be, but if he can keep this up until Hughes comes back, Kennedy might be out of a job this year. With Chamberlain coming into the rotation, it appears like it'll be Wang, Pettitte, Mussina, Hughes (with Rasner subbing until he's healthy) and Chamberlain in the rotation.

YankeePride · 05-22-2008, 08:27 AM

I still think Hughes and Kennedy will be more important next year when the Yanks don't have Pettitte and Mussina.

I just wonder if the new GM will go shop happy to fill the pitching voids.

Tony M · 05-22-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by YankeePride

I still think Hughes and Kennedy will be more important next year when the Yanks don't have Pettitte and Mussina.

I just wonder if the new GM will go shop happy to fill the pitching voids.

Don't forget that Pavano becomes a free agent as well at the end of the season

CommishJoe · 05-22-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by redsoxford

Don't forget that Pavano becomes a free agent as well at the end of the season

I won't forget. I'll be throwing a party when his salary gets off the books. Giamba, Mussina, Farnsworth, Pavano, Pettitte all coming off the books. The new GM will have lots of salary room to play with or salary will start coming more in line with the rest of the league. Either way, it'll be a happy day when I can say Pavano is no longer a Yankee.

koohead · 05-22-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by myasu

So, Joba will be in the starting rotation late this year.

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Joba begins process of joining rotation

Although I was one of those that supported him staying in the bullpen, I just hope that they make a decision and stick with it. the worst thing you can do to a kid with that kind of arm is go back and forth. Either make him a starter or a closer. If he is not as successful right away as a starter, they can't start talking about putting him back in the pen. pick something and stick with it is all I ask.

CommishJoe · 05-22-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by koohead

Although I was one of those that supported him staying in the bullpen, I just hope that they make a decision and stick with it. the worst thing you can do to a kid with that kind of arm is go back and forth. Either make him a starter or a closer. If he is not as successful right away as a starter, they can't start talking about putting him back in the pen. pick something and stick with it is all I ask.

I'll second this motion.

1998 Yankees · 05-22-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by myasu

So, Joba will be in the starting rotation late this year.

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Joba begins process of joining rotation

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

Rasner has been an excellent surprise this year. I doubt he'll be what Hughes was supposed to be, but if he can keep this up until Hughes comes back, Kennedy might be out of a job this year. With Chamberlain coming into the rotation, it appears like it'll be Wang, Pettitte, Mussina, Hughes (with Rasner subbing until he's healthy) and Chamberlain in the rotation.

All of this makes tonight's start crucial to Ian Kennedy. I don't think they are going to stick with him much longer this season if he does not turn it around soon.

What a contrast when you see a confident pitcher one night (Rasner) and then a scared one the next (Kennedy and some others). Rasner comes in with strikes when he needs them. He takes his chances, of course, by getting the ball over the plate consistently but he relies on challenging hitters and getting out ahead in the pitch count. The others nibble, nibble, then either groove a pitch or end up walking the batter.

thomamon · 05-22-2008, 08:59 PM

Way to go Kennedy!!! Pulling him out after 6 strong innings was brilliant. Lets hope it keeps up!

CommishJoe · 05-22-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by thomamon

Way to go Kennedy!!! Pulling him out after 6 strong innings was brilliant. Lets hope it keeps up!

Nice to see. He must have heard Chamberlain breathing down his neck

05-21-2008, 11:39 AM	#263 (permalink)
Tony M Moderator* Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buckingham, England Posts: 3,288	At least Louie over at Yankee Tradition will be able to harp on correctly about '30 years ago' this season. Really ired me last season that he kept 'reminding Boston fans of 30 years ago' and I couldn't find anything in 1977 that was that relevant __________________ Tony M Technical Support Moderator

05-21-2008, 03:44 PM	#264 (permalink)
YankeePride Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 4,598	There's a difference between this year and last year. Last year the Yankees just weren't getting the pitching they should have had. This year they have no pitching to really rely on. We've got two youngsters that are struggling mightily. Granted, one is hurt and won't pitch till June, but he's struggling. And the offense. Even when the Yanks struggled last year, they scored runs. They aren't scoring runs at all. We thought we just needed Alex back. And he hits a two-run shot and apparently the rest of the lineup forgot they still need to hit too. It's bad. I know everyone says it's still early but look at the stats. Look at the games. This isn't a slump. This is bad. __________________ Start spreading the news... Beta Baseball GM, Westness Gladiators 2023- 4-Time Beta Baseball Alpha Champions 2017, 2020-2022

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edog23 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca. Posts: 399	I'm going to keep the faith. However, whether they pull out of this or not, changes will be made either sooner or after the season. I really don't want to pull out the crystal ball and know what the future will be but it's gonna be big, good or bad. Hopefully, it'll be good.

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05-22-2008, 08:27 AM	#273 (permalink)
YankeePride Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 4,598	I still think Hughes and Kennedy will be more important next year when the Yanks don't have Pettitte and Mussina. I just wonder if the new GM will go shop happy to fill the pitching voids. __________________ Start spreading the news... Beta Baseball GM, Westness Gladiators 2023- 4-Time Beta Baseball Alpha Champions 2017, 2020-2022

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