The Good
Certainly an 11-4 victory is good on many levels, but the main focus of this good section will be Dustin Moseley. Moseley pitched 6 innings of 1 run ball, following up a 4.2 inning 0 run effort he pitched against Kansas City. Now neither of these teams are teams to brag about, but Moseley was sharp. If he can keep this up he should be a perfect place holder for the injured Pettitte.
Also good, the Yankees scored 11 runs.
The Bad
Why is Chan Ho Park still on the team?
The Ugly
I came to an ugly realization: I don't really care about A-Rod's 600th homerun. At this point I'm more annoyed at its coverage than anything else. Now that much I don't think is ugly, I think some of you may even agree with that, the ugly part is that I realized that I would be a lot more interested in A-Rod's 600th homerun if we hadn't found out last year that he used steroids. People may disagree, but I honestly feel like it cheapens it. If he breaks Bonds' record, I'll be happy for him without a doubt, but in the end you're just trading one PED user for the other. This isn't meant to be anti-A-Rod or anything. I think he's a phenomenal player, and over the past couple seasons it seems like he's really grown as a teammate. I love watching him play, and like him as an individual. I just think this milestone is way overhyped with what we know. Sorry, but that's the ugly.
RJG for the Babies
In the year of the pitcher, Robinson Cano is king. Cano hit his 20th homerun of the season, allowing an extra $2 donation to the Children's Health Fund by us the RJG.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 20hr = $40
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $240
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Yankees Strike Back
The Good
8 and 0. Those are the two numbers that stand out in yesterdays. 8 runs from the Yankees, and 0 runs allowed by AJ Burnett. Further more, only one of those runs was by a homerun. That means that yes, the Yankees can in fact score runs without the ball leaving the park.
Also good, Chamberlain and Mitre pitched 2.2 innings allowing 0 runs. Who knew that was possible?
The Bad
Jeter's 0-5 night stands out. Jeter's been having a sub-par year at the plate which is a bit odd considering that this is a walk year. My guess is that Jeter ends up batting over .300 for the season.
The Ugly
We will all be subject to another day of anticipating A-Rod's 600th homerun.
The Yankees Do Love The Children
Robinson Cano hit a solo homerun yesterday, granting a $2 donation from the RJG to the Children's Health Fund, and giving hope to the children. Thank you Cano.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 19hr = $38
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $236
8 and 0. Those are the two numbers that stand out in yesterdays. 8 runs from the Yankees, and 0 runs allowed by AJ Burnett. Further more, only one of those runs was by a homerun. That means that yes, the Yankees can in fact score runs without the ball leaving the park.
Also good, Chamberlain and Mitre pitched 2.2 innings allowing 0 runs. Who knew that was possible?
The Bad
Jeter's 0-5 night stands out. Jeter's been having a sub-par year at the plate which is a bit odd considering that this is a walk year. My guess is that Jeter ends up batting over .300 for the season.
The Ugly
We will all be subject to another day of anticipating A-Rod's 600th homerun.
The Yankees Do Love The Children
Robinson Cano hit a solo homerun yesterday, granting a $2 donation from the RJG to the Children's Health Fund, and giving hope to the children. Thank you Cano.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 19hr = $38
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $236
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Cleveland Calls Up Cy Young
The Good
Nothing.
The Bad
Another day of, "will A-Rod hit number 600?" I don't care anymore about that. Call me when he's on the verge of 764.
The Ugly
We got shut down by some kid who looks like he just got his license. We mustered 1 run. The most powerful offense in major league baseball. One run. Why were the Yankees even born?!
The Caritas
No home runs were hit in last night's game due to acute onset of cowardice. The totals remain the same. Only the Children will suffer.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $234
Nothing.
The Bad
Another day of, "will A-Rod hit number 600?" I don't care anymore about that. Call me when he's on the verge of 764.
The Ugly
We got shut down by some kid who looks like he just got his license. We mustered 1 run. The most powerful offense in major league baseball. One run. Why were the Yankees even born?!
The Caritas
No home runs were hit in last night's game due to acute onset of cowardice. The totals remain the same. Only the Children will suffer.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $234
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Apparently Cleveland Doesn't Rock
The Good
Vazquez threw 7 innings of 2 run ball, proving that he can beat most any team that's in a rebuilding mode. Granderson hit another homerun to give the Yankees the lead, while Swisher hit a homerun to put us on the board. Granderson appears primed to make up for lost time.
Even the bullpen fulfilled its duty of not blowing a one run lead with Dave Robertson and Boone Logan combining to pitch a perfect 8th while getting the ball to Mariano Rivera.
The Bad
Poor A-Rod went 0-4, not hitting his 600th homerun and getting the homerun milestone monkey off his back.
The Ugly
When Granderson hit the homerun to put the Yankees ahead, one of the fans in the stands stood up and yelled "(Bleep) you Cleveland!" When that individual was spotted on the camera's it was one Lebron James. James then proceeded to give dual middle fingers to the fans in the crowd as he trampled on their dreams and hopes on his way out of the stadium. It all seemed unnecessary.
Respect Jeter's Gangster is for the Children
The RJG is donating $2 for every homerun hit this season to the Children's Health Fund.
In the land of singles, the homerun hitter is king. Last night, Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson hit homeruns to help the Yankees pass the Indians. When asked if this was confirmation that he was starting to break out Granderson responded with the famous words of the Neville brothers "I don't know much. But I know that I love you."
We didn't know what to do with that.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $234
Vazquez threw 7 innings of 2 run ball, proving that he can beat most any team that's in a rebuilding mode. Granderson hit another homerun to give the Yankees the lead, while Swisher hit a homerun to put us on the board. Granderson appears primed to make up for lost time.
Even the bullpen fulfilled its duty of not blowing a one run lead with Dave Robertson and Boone Logan combining to pitch a perfect 8th while getting the ball to Mariano Rivera.
The Bad
Poor A-Rod went 0-4, not hitting his 600th homerun and getting the homerun milestone monkey off his back.
The Ugly
When Granderson hit the homerun to put the Yankees ahead, one of the fans in the stands stood up and yelled "(Bleep) you Cleveland!" When that individual was spotted on the camera's it was one Lebron James. James then proceeded to give dual middle fingers to the fans in the crowd as he trampled on their dreams and hopes on his way out of the stadium. It all seemed unnecessary.
Respect Jeter's Gangster is for the Children
The RJG is donating $2 for every homerun hit this season to the Children's Health Fund.
In the land of singles, the homerun hitter is king. Last night, Nick Swisher and Curtis Granderson hit homeruns to help the Yankees pass the Indians. When asked if this was confirmation that he was starting to break out Granderson responded with the famous words of the Neville brothers "I don't know much. But I know that I love you."
We didn't know what to do with that.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 10hr = $20
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 18hr = $36
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $234
Monday, July 26, 2010
Yanks Win, Dodge Bullet
The Good
The Yankees beat the bejeezus out of poor old Kansas City. Mad With Power Cano got his 1000th hit, promptly demanding that the official scorer write it in the books as his 2000th hit since Cano is twice as awesome as everybody else. The scorer obliged and Cano now has 2000 hits.
The Bad
Phil Hughes continues to struggle at home. Maybe Joe Torre can start a foundation for him. Oh snap! Domestic violence jokes are the best.
The Ugly
I should write about A-Rod getting plunked but I want to rant more about Dan Haren. The Angels acquired him for Joe Saunders and a bunch of players I never heard of. So apparently the way you respond to a division rival acquiring one of the best pitchers in the game is to trade for a guy struggling in the NL West. Good strategy, Anaheim. And by good I mean ugly. The Ugly. Seems the Yankees dodged two bullets yesterday. A-Rod's okay after being hit on the hand and the Yankees are in no danger whatsoever of landing Dan Haren.
A Grand Ol' Time
Granderson had two home runs last night. Kim Jones asked him after the game whether he felt this was a sign of things to come, to which Granderson responded, "No, I still suck."
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 9hr = $18
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $230
The Yankees beat the bejeezus out of poor old Kansas City. Mad With Power Cano got his 1000th hit, promptly demanding that the official scorer write it in the books as his 2000th hit since Cano is twice as awesome as everybody else. The scorer obliged and Cano now has 2000 hits.
The Bad
Phil Hughes continues to struggle at home. Maybe Joe Torre can start a foundation for him. Oh snap! Domestic violence jokes are the best.
The Ugly
I should write about A-Rod getting plunked but I want to rant more about Dan Haren. The Angels acquired him for Joe Saunders and a bunch of players I never heard of. So apparently the way you respond to a division rival acquiring one of the best pitchers in the game is to trade for a guy struggling in the NL West. Good strategy, Anaheim. And by good I mean ugly. The Ugly. Seems the Yankees dodged two bullets yesterday. A-Rod's okay after being hit on the hand and the Yankees are in no danger whatsoever of landing Dan Haren.
A Grand Ol' Time
Granderson had two home runs last night. Kim Jones asked him after the game whether he felt this was a sign of things to come, to which Granderson responded, "No, I still suck."
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 9hr = $18
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $230
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Mitre Wants Haren
The Good
The offense wasn't totally dead yesterday, and even staged a bit of a ninth inning rally until an umpire killed it since he had better things to do. Moseley pitched well, which was also good.
The Bad
The day that I ranted about how I don't think the Yankees should trade for Haren, Mitre countered my argument by pitching so poorly the Yankees may rethink their need for an extra starter. His argument may prove to be more effective than mine.
The Ugly
I called Mitre yesterday and asked him what his problem was. He said I was his problem. I told him to go copulate with himself, to which he responded that I, not him, should go copulate with myself. Then I was all, "Do you even know what copulate means?!" And he's all, "I do. Do you?!" And I'm like, "Um, yeah." And he's like, "You're my problem." Then I told him that he was better last week, and he's like, "I was on the DL last week, jackass! Shows what you know!" And then, relishing the brilliant trap I had set, I was all, "I know. It's better when you DON'T pitch!" Booooooom. I think I heard crying on the other line. I then proceeded to inform Mitre that that was indeed how I rolled.
Raw Power
Teixeira had two home runs, and Posada had one. Good for an additional $6 for the children.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 7hr = $14
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $226
The offense wasn't totally dead yesterday, and even staged a bit of a ninth inning rally until an umpire killed it since he had better things to do. Moseley pitched well, which was also good.
The Bad
The day that I ranted about how I don't think the Yankees should trade for Haren, Mitre countered my argument by pitching so poorly the Yankees may rethink their need for an extra starter. His argument may prove to be more effective than mine.
The Ugly
I called Mitre yesterday and asked him what his problem was. He said I was his problem. I told him to go copulate with himself, to which he responded that I, not him, should go copulate with myself. Then I was all, "Do you even know what copulate means?!" And he's all, "I do. Do you?!" And I'm like, "Um, yeah." And he's like, "You're my problem." Then I told him that he was better last week, and he's like, "I was on the DL last week, jackass! Shows what you know!" And then, relishing the brilliant trap I had set, I was all, "I know. It's better when you DON'T pitch!" Booooooom. I think I heard crying on the other line. I then proceeded to inform Mitre that that was indeed how I rolled.
Raw Power
Teixeira had two home runs, and Posada had one. Good for an additional $6 for the children.
Posada 12hr = $24
Granderson 7hr = $14
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 20hr = $40
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $226
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Yankees in the Dan Haren Business?
There's a lot of reporting regarding the Yankees' involvement in the Dan Haren market. Supposedly they are interested if the price is right, which is probably true about any player on the planet who might fill a hole. And much of the coverage is probably due to the need to have something to write about, and the Yankees are always a story. My concern, however, is that if the price does fall to "right" territory, we might end up with Dan Haren.
Nothing against the guy, but I don't trust him on the Yankees. Haren does two things, strike guys out and give up hits. Lots of hits. Enough hits to merit a 4+ ERA in the NL West. Strike outs are nice, but strike out pitchers tend to have high pitch counts, meaning Haren is a guy who will give us neither length nor quality. I'm also worried that the reason he's getting hit so much is that his arm is starting to go (again, strike out pitchers throw a lot of pitches).
I could be totally wrong. Haren could be just the thing we need to help us, particularly in Pettitte's absence. That said, I suspect that if we ever do trade for Haren (and that's a big 'if'), we'll just be acquiring a very expensive (in money and prospects) bullpen piece.
Nothing against the guy, but I don't trust him on the Yankees. Haren does two things, strike guys out and give up hits. Lots of hits. Enough hits to merit a 4+ ERA in the NL West. Strike outs are nice, but strike out pitchers tend to have high pitch counts, meaning Haren is a guy who will give us neither length nor quality. I'm also worried that the reason he's getting hit so much is that his arm is starting to go (again, strike out pitchers throw a lot of pitches).
I could be totally wrong. Haren could be just the thing we need to help us, particularly in Pettitte's absence. That said, I suspect that if we ever do trade for Haren (and that's a big 'if'), we'll just be acquiring a very expensive (in money and prospects) bullpen piece.
Posada Upstages Rodriguez
The Good
The Yanks won 1-7. Burnett pitched well (though his outing was shortened by rain). Also, it rained. Probably for the first time all summer in New York. I'm sure it felt nice.
The Bad
On a night that was supposed to be all about A-Rod's pursuit of 600, Jorge Posada selfishly hit his 1,000th RBI; stealing A-Rod's thunder. It was uncalled for. With his moment gone, A-Rod had no choice but to hit singles, and walk.
The Ugly
With the recent passing of Ralph Houk, to add to the recent passings of Bob Sheppard and George Steinbrenner, the Yankees recently released this informative press release to the public:
If you are currently old and were ever in some way associated with the Yankees organization, you're probably about to die. Just so you know.
A Night for the RBI
RBIs were not upstaged by homers last night, as no home runs were hit in last night's game.
Posada 11hr = $22
Granderson 7hr = $14
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 18hr = $36
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $220
The Yanks won 1-7. Burnett pitched well (though his outing was shortened by rain). Also, it rained. Probably for the first time all summer in New York. I'm sure it felt nice.
The Bad
On a night that was supposed to be all about A-Rod's pursuit of 600, Jorge Posada selfishly hit his 1,000th RBI; stealing A-Rod's thunder. It was uncalled for. With his moment gone, A-Rod had no choice but to hit singles, and walk.
The Ugly
With the recent passing of Ralph Houk, to add to the recent passings of Bob Sheppard and George Steinbrenner, the Yankees recently released this informative press release to the public:
If you are currently old and were ever in some way associated with the Yankees organization, you're probably about to die. Just so you know.
A Night for the RBI
RBIs were not upstaged by homers last night, as no home runs were hit in last night's game.
Posada 11hr = $22
Granderson 7hr = $14
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 9hr = $18
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 18hr = $36
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $220
Friday, July 23, 2010
Jeter Joins List of Yankees Breaking Out of Slumps
The Good
There's nothing like bringing Kansas City to your ball park to break a major league player out of a hitting slump. A-Rod, Jeter and Teixeira, all of whom have been plagued by underperformance (by their standards) had big games, with Jeter hitting an inside the park homerun, A-Rod going 3 for 5 with 4 RBI's and Teixeira going 3 for 5 with a double.
Sabathia gave up 11 hits in 6.1 innings, allowing 3 runs, but got the win anyways. Also good, Chamberlain did not implode. Nor did Park or Robertson.
On the really good side of things, this was the first of a 4 game series where we will not be facing Zack Grienke. I like our chances.
The Bad
Eventually, the Royals will leave, and we'll have play against Major League teams.
The Ugly
Apparently M. Night Shyamalan can no longer make good movies. People suspected this a while ago, but airbender has confirmed it. I wouldn't know because it looked like crap to begin with, so I didn't bother to watch it. A-Team was great though, and I'm hearing a lot of good things about Inception.
RJG is the Place to Be
LAST DAY TO GET IN ON RAFFLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donate to the Children's Health Fund and let them know you were referred by RJG. You'll be entered into a raffle for tickets to the August 7 game between the Yankees and Red Sox!!! This is the last day!
Thanks to all that have donated already!
There's nothing like bringing Kansas City to your ball park to break a major league player out of a hitting slump. A-Rod, Jeter and Teixeira, all of whom have been plagued by underperformance (by their standards) had big games, with Jeter hitting an inside the park homerun, A-Rod going 3 for 5 with 4 RBI's and Teixeira going 3 for 5 with a double.
Sabathia gave up 11 hits in 6.1 innings, allowing 3 runs, but got the win anyways. Also good, Chamberlain did not implode. Nor did Park or Robertson.
On the really good side of things, this was the first of a 4 game series where we will not be facing Zack Grienke. I like our chances.
The Bad
Eventually, the Royals will leave, and we'll have play against Major League teams.
The Ugly
Apparently M. Night Shyamalan can no longer make good movies. People suspected this a while ago, but airbender has confirmed it. I wouldn't know because it looked like crap to begin with, so I didn't bother to watch it. A-Team was great though, and I'm hearing a lot of good things about Inception.
RJG is the Place to Be
LAST DAY TO GET IN ON RAFFLE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donate to the Children's Health Fund and let them know you were referred by RJG. You'll be entered into a raffle for tickets to the August 7 game between the Yankees and Red Sox!!! This is the last day!
Thanks to all that have donated already!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Yanks Split Series
The Good
Curtis's first career home run is the feel good story of the summer, staring Channing Tatum and a bunch of other young actor's you've never heard of.
The Bad
Vazquez imploded in the fifth. Coincidentally that is why he's the fifth starter. When that concurrence was pointed out to him, he was none too pleased.
The Ugly
Now this is ugly. Real ugly. You may not want to read what I'm about to say. Joel Sherman wrote a blog post recently comparing Joba Chamberlain to [gulp] Kyle Farnsworth. Ouch. In fairness, he makes a good point. But if Joba ever sees that, oh man, he'll be so hopeful he gets traded and gets another opportunity to start like Farnsworth did. If he keeps pitching the way he has for much of this season, the first part will probably come true.
Cuadrangulares Para Ninos
Cano, Miranda and Curtis all hit home runs last night. Curtis received the championship belt, but as he went to pick it up, Mad with Power Cano hit him over the head with a metal folding chair. It was pretty awesome.
Posada 11hr = $22
Granderson 7hr = $14
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 8hr = $16
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 18hr = $36
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $218
Curtis's first career home run is the feel good story of the summer, staring Channing Tatum and a bunch of other young actor's you've never heard of.
The Bad
Vazquez imploded in the fifth. Coincidentally that is why he's the fifth starter. When that concurrence was pointed out to him, he was none too pleased.
The Ugly
Now this is ugly. Real ugly. You may not want to read what I'm about to say. Joel Sherman wrote a blog post recently comparing Joba Chamberlain to [gulp] Kyle Farnsworth. Ouch. In fairness, he makes a good point. But if Joba ever sees that, oh man, he'll be so hopeful he gets traded and gets another opportunity to start like Farnsworth did. If he keeps pitching the way he has for much of this season, the first part will probably come true.
Cuadrangulares Para Ninos
Cano, Miranda and Curtis all hit home runs last night. Curtis received the championship belt, but as he went to pick it up, Mad with Power Cano hit him over the head with a metal folding chair. It was pretty awesome.
Posada 11hr = $22
Granderson 7hr = $14
Cano 18hr = $36
Swisher 17hr = $34
Jeter 8hr = $16
Johnson 2hr = $4
Rodriguez 15hr = $30
Teixeira 18hr = $36
Thames 3hr = $6
Gardner 5hr = $10
Winn 1hr = $2
Miranda 3hr = $6
Curtis 1hr = $1
Total = $218
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