thefiestygoat Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 http://riveraveblues.com/2011/03/cervelli-out-at-least-four-weeks-with-broken-foot-44173/ The Yankees have announced that Frankie Cervelli has a fractured bone in his left foot and will be in a boot and unable to perform baseball activities for the next four weeks. Six-to-eight weeks is the realistic timetable for when he’ll be able to return to the team. Cervelli suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off the top of the foot earlier this week. He stayed in that game for another inning but was eventually lifted. Cervelli has horrible luck in spring training. Looks like the opportunity is really open for Jesus to get the backup C role now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 http://twitter.com/#!/SI_JonHeyman/status/51124711186378752 #yankees are close to signing kevin millwood to an incentive-laden minor-league deal I like this move. Provides nice depth in case Nova or Colon/Garcia fail miserably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Yankees trade Sergio Mitre to Milwaukee It's not immediately know what the Yankees received in return for the veteran right-hander.Mitre entered spring training with an outside chance to win a spot in New York's starting rotation, as well as an opportunity to pitch long relief. But Ivan Nova appears to have won the No. 4 spot, and Freddy Garcia is the leading candidate for the fifth spot, with Bartolo Colon also in the mix. The Yankees also signed free agent Kevin Millwood to a minor league deal on Friday. Edited March 25, 2011 by nyrsuck26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Mitre is a funny guy. Despite a nice-looking 4.28 xFIP in 400+ ML innings, his strand rate has been below average and hes very homer-prone despite being a big-time groundballer, leading to his actual results being quite poor (5.27 ERA). I tend to lean towards HR/FB% being luck instead of a skill (granted its an endless debate, see: Matt Cain), so maybe there's still hope Mitre's luck can turn around. But he does seem like one of those guys that the advanced stats says should be decent but the results continue trend the opposite way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 They got outfielder Chris Dickerson for Mitre. Depth move and he'll be in Scranton. I think this all but solidifies it as Nova as the 4, Colon as the 5, and Garcia as the longman with the first chance at a crack in the rotation should Nova or Colon fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korean Kid 23 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm hoping the rotation goes CC, Hughes, Burnett, Nova, Garcia. Garcia has looked good in Spring Training. Having Colon and Millwood lurking around the corner is also a plus. It's weird the Yankees pluck these over the hill veterans, and give them tryouts. Chavez, Jones, etc. This wouldn't be the first time the Yankees have done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Girardi announced Nova is the 4, Garcia 5, and Colon in the bullpen. I thought I read awhile back that Colon wouldn't accept a bullpen assignment but this is great news he will. Having both Garcia and Colon on the roster with Millwood in AAA with kids like Noesi, Warren, and Phelps gives them nice depth. I'm hoping the rotation goes CC, Hughes, Burnett, Nova, Garcia. Garcia has looked good in Spring Training. Having Colon and Millwood lurking around the corner is also a plus. It's weird the Yankees pluck these over the hill veterans, and give them tryouts. Chavez, Jones, etc. This wouldn't be the first time the Yankees have done this. Whats weird about giving veterans tryouts? If you go strictly with kids and they fail then you have no options. These guys aren't the players they once were but you at least know what they used to be able to do and have an idea of what they still may capable of. Jones won't kill them in the field, can provide some power off the bench, and hit lefties. I doubt Chavez stays healthy but if he does he gives them another bench player who can provide some power. Garcia, Colon, Millwood prevent them from having to rush/force a kid into a role there not capable of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 The quest for #28 begins today!! LET'S GO YANKEES!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 What a great opening day. Granderson making it happen in the field and at the plate, the huge blast by Tex, solid debut by Martin, and the bullpen was fantastic. I was fortunate to be able to watch the whole game on my laptop inbetween classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Phil Hughes sucks. Boone Logan sucks. The only reason Jeter hasn't been bumped to 7th in the lineup is because his name is 'Derek Jeter' Boone Logan sucks. Boone Logan sucks. Bye. Unfortunately, this is all true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Hughes doesn't suck. He's had 2 rough outings...it's April. It's too early to freak out about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Yea, I'm sure he'll get back, but, I'm not gonna lie, this is a little worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 He stunk it up down the stretch last year. I'm scared that teams are figuring him out. I think part of his problem down the stretch last year could've been the efffects of pitching more innings than he ever did in a season. If he continues to struggle for a couple more starts I'll worry but since it's so early I'm going to hold off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Unfortunately it looks like Girardi is only going to use Soriano in the 8th inning and with a lead rather than the highest leverage situation. It's a shame they aren't using this bullpen flexibility to their advantage. I hope one day we see teams get rid of the idea of "closers" or inning specific pitchers and use their best relievers in the highest leverage situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Yankees kept chipping away tonight and find themselves in extra innings after Jorge launches another home run. Not thrilled with how Girardi managed the rest of the inning. Granderson doubles then Girardi calls for the bunt which I don't think made any sense and Martin gets himself down to 2 strikes and strikes out. Then he didn't pinch hit Chavez for Gardner who ended up striking out. Hopefully the pull it out in the bottom part of the 10th. I was stuck listening to the first half of the game on the radio driving back from school so I didn't get to see Hughes but from what I heard he was barely hitting 90. I'm not ready to panic yet but hopefully he gets that velocity up asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Swisher with the walk off sac fly! Yankees win!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Girardi micromanaging at its finest last night. Also, we couldn't hit water if we jumped out of a boat with RISP. Yeah, its ashame we wasted such a good performance from AJ. The way the pitching staff looks this year, we can't really afford to lose low scoring games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ugh. Blown out by the Royals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Joba the Gut strikes again. I've never hated a player on my own team more than I hate that fat bastard. He really looks like he doesn't give a sh!t. fvck him. Are you serious? Every relief pitcher has bad outings throughout the year, accept it and move on...we're all frustrated with the past few weeks but you can't overreact. Joba cares, they all care, I haven't seen anything to say otherwise. It's a long season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm not worried about this team, I think they'll turn it around, just one of those slumps right now. I am worried about the Posada situation blowing out of control. It's definitely not ideal and a lot remains unclear after Posada's presser. I know I get on Girardi a lot for his in-game managing, but I think he handled his presser about Posada extremely well, even though you could tell he was pissed off. Should be interesting to see how this plays out. Posada didn't hide his dislike for Cashman too which I thought was interesting. There is definitely some rough feelings between Cashman and some of the vets like Posada and Jeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmigliore Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) The only Yankee starter with an ERA higher than 4 is Ivan Nova, and considering xFIP agrees, there's a decent chance that could continue. Their bullpen has at least 4 really good relievers in Rivera, Joba, Robertson, and Soriano (hes sucked but he'll turn it around). Their offense, even with Posada's major struggles, remains top flight - 1st in the AL in wOBA and 3rd in runs scored. The division is really good, but there's still a lot there to be a top 2 team. The Rays are due to come back to earth some too, I think. Besides Price and Shields, their other 3 starters have an xFIP of 4.40 or higher. Their offense (in wOBA terms) has been decent but not much better than average, if that. Also, take it for whatever its worth, but the Yankees have a better team wOBA and team xFIP than anyone in their division. Don't panic just yet. Edited May 15, 2011 by nmigliore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I will be pissed if we lose today... Getting swept by Boston is not an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Having 2 quality pitchers (tops) on your rotation doesn't constitute a "slump". No offense but you couldn't pay me to listen to anything Francesa has to say (or really any sports talk hosts since they're all garbage in NY). It's a long season, there are going to be weeks were everything goes right and weeks were everything goes wrong. The team we've seen recently isn't the real time, everyone needs to stop panicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 WE WON! (How sad is it that I am actually excited about this?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hopefully its the start of them getting on a winning streak now. Nice job by A-Rod with those 2 home runs, Dickerson showing up in his Yankee debut, and what a job by Robertson to get the Yankees out of that jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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