Not Exactly A Potent Offense
5-6-7-8-9 in the Yankees' lineup tonight consists of Swisher-Cano-Gardner-Molina and AJ.
That's a mistake against someone of Lee's caliber and the Yankees have to emphasize to Cano, Molina and AJ to take some pitches and make him work.
This is the downside of starting AJ in Philly, Molina is the catcher. But, expect Posada in early if AJ gives up some runs.
The Yankees are also waiting to hear from MLB about replacing Melky on the roster. The Yankees could replace him with any position player on the 40-man so that means Cervelli, Guzman and Pena could all get the nod. Considering where we are in the series, I think Guzman makes the most sense. You could also argue that Cervelli would be helpful tonight, but do you really need three catchers in Games 6 or 7?
UPDATE: Tyler Kepner of the Times is reporting that Pena is taking Melky's place on the roster. That kind of surprises me because they haven't used him in either of the first two rounds and while he is faster than Posada, he certainly doesn't have the speed of a Guzman.
Comments
I think a great move would be take AJ out now, put gaudin in, come back with him on WED. he would have had to throw today anyway. .What do you think Peter??
Posted by: bornwithpinstripes | November 2, 2009 08:23 PM |
Well, the whole idea of Burnett being calmer and more focused on short rest seemed great when we put it up and the board and talked about it in the meeting - but, uh, well I guess AJ didn't get that memo in time for his outing tonight.
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November 2, 2009 09:34 PM
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And would someone please tell Robbie that this is the World Series and his A game is expected?
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November 2, 2009 09:38 PM
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Yeah, that stunk. Not much else to say about that.
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November 2, 2009 09:53 PM
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I don't blame AJ, girardi should know, he loves pitching in yankee stadium..if gaudin was in, thats posadas bat behind arod in the 1st inn. ,who knows, cano vs lee no way , hairston ,was the move. lee has been flat tonight,
Posted by: bornwithpinstripes | November 2, 2009 09:56 PM |
you're still gonna win tonight, relax
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November 2, 2009 10:13 PM
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(thud)
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November 2, 2009 11:50 PM
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