September 17: Yankees vs Blue Jays

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Chacin, Chacon on Re-Match Collision Course

New York (84-62) at Toronto (72-74), 4:07 p.m. ET

 

The Blue Jays scored seven unanswered runs but came up short against the Yankees, 11-10, on Friday in the first game of a three-game series at the Rogers Centre. Left-hander Gustavo Chacin will take the mound for Toronto on Saturday. The rookie is 1-3 in his last eight starts, but he has gone 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in two outings in September. In his last start, Chacin picked up a no-decision after allowing two runs in 7 2/3 innings in Tampa Bay on Sept. 10. Chacin will be making his second start this season against New York's Shawn Chacon. The last time the two met, Chacon came out on top after giving up just two runs in seven innings on Aug. 25 in the Bronx. Chacin yielded six runs in 5 2/3 innings.

 

Chacon is 4-2 in his last six starts. The right-hander lost to Boston in his last outing. He gave up five runs in just three innings in that Sept. 10 start.

 

Pitching matchup

NYY: RHP Shawn Chacon

• 4-3, 4.72 ERA in 2005 with NYY

• 1-0, 2.57 ERA vs. TOR in 2005

 

TOR: LHP Gustavo Chacin

• 12-8, 3.59 ERA in 2005

• 0-3, 7.02 ERA vs. NYY in 2005

[26 to 6]

I have faith in Chacon. He has been an answered prayer since coming over in July, though it is no secret that he has had games where he has struggled. But all in all he has been more than what we could have asked of him.

[Optimist]

Chacon has had a few shaky starts in a row...it'll be interesting to see if he can get back on track today.

 

On a separate note, I expect to see something big happen today. Both A Rod and the Captain were hit last night, there were even rumors (at this point) of A Rod breaking something (forearm, I believe.) Chacon seems like the kind of pitcher who would not be afraid to respond to that kind of thing.

[CrespoBlows]

I have faith in Chacon. He has been an answered prayer since coming over in July, though it is no secret that he has had games where he has struggled. But all in all he has been more than what we could have asked of him.

 

Doesn't matter what Chacon does today. The Yankees offense is going to literally rape Chacin out on that mound today.

 

Prediction: 9-5 Yankees.

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White Sox is having the "1978 Red Sox Syndrome" this month, they are currently behind the Twins in the 4th inning 4-0. If Cleveland wins tonight, it will be cut to a 3 1/2 lead, they used to hold a 15 game lead on the Guardians

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pitcher vs batter matchups

 

Shawn Chacon vs: (career against Blue Jays in 2 games a 1-0 record with a 2.08 ERA, career at Rogers Centre in 1 game a 1-0 record with a 1.50 ERA)

Russ Adams, 0 for 3, Walk, K

Frank Catalanotto, 2 for 7 (.286 avg) Walk

Shea Hillenbrand, 1 for 6 (.167 avg)

Eric Hinske, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk, K

Orlando Hudson, 2 for 3 (.667 avg)

Reed Johnson, 0 for 2, RBI, K

Corey Koskie, 1 for 3 (.333 avg) Double, RBI, Walk, K

Vernon Wells, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) K

Gregg Zaun, 0 for 2, Walk, K

 

Gustavo Chacin vs: (career against Yankees in 4 games a 1-3 record with a 6.08 ERA, career at Rogers Centre in 14 games a 7-5 record with a 3.80 ERA)

Mark Bellhorn, 1 for 4 (.250 avg) K

Robinson Cano, 0 for 2, RBI, K

Felix Escalona, 0 for 2, K

Jason Giambi, 1 for 6 (.167 avg) 3 Walks, K

Derek Jeter, 5 for 11 (.455 avg) 2 Triples, 2 RBIs, Walk

Tino Martinez, 1 for 5 (.200 avg) Walk, 2 Ks

Hideki Matsui, 3 for 12 (.250 avg) 2 RBIs, 4 Ks

Andy Phillips, 1 for 1 (1.000 avg) Walk

Jorge Posada, 3 for 10 (.300 avg) Double, 2 Walks, 2 Ks

Alex Rodriguez, 2 for 8 (.250 avg) HR, RBI, 4 Walks, 3 Ks

Gary Sheffield, 4 for 9 (.444 avg) Double, 2 HRs, 6 RBIs, K

Ruben Sierra, 0 for 3

Bernie Williams, 4 for 11 (.364 avg) RBI, 2 Ks

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today's lineups

 

NY Yankees

1) Derek Jeter ss

2) Alex Rodriguez 3b

3) Jason Giambi 1b

4) Gary Sheffield dh

5) Hideki Matsui lf

6) Jorge Posada c

7) Ruben Sierra rf

8) Bernie Williams cf

9) Robinson Cano 2b

 

Toronto

1) Russ Adams ss

2) Frank Catalanotto lf

3) Vernon Wells cf

4) Corey Koskie 3b

5) Shea Hillenbrand 1b

6) Eric Hinske dh

7) Gregg Zaun c

8) Reed Johnson rf

9) Aaron Hill 2b

[yankeessuck013]

unclutch a-rod grounds out with men on 2nd and 3rd....

[CrespoBlows]

unclutch a-rod grounds out with men on 2nd and 3rd....

 

Out of curiousity, do you consider late game situations to be clutch, or RISP average?

[yankeessuck013]

Out of curiousity, do you consider late game situations to be clutch, or RISP average?

 

both but every team needs someone to turn to in a 2-2 game in the later innings of the game.

[RedRuffing15]

I'm not sure everyones numbers in this catagory, but A-Rod has 20 Game Winning RBIs, do you know anyone elses, I only know Ortizs is 18 becuase they put that stat on the TV. I doubt anyone has mnore, I'd say thats clutch

[Optimist]

Another Yankee HBP. <_>

[yankeessuck013]

Another Yankee HBP. <_>

 

to sheff nonetheless, he already can't run as is

[ORS]

I'm not sure everyones numbers in this catagory, but A-Rod has 20 Game Winning RBIs, do you know anyone elses, I only know Ortizs is 18 becuase they put that stat on the TV. I doubt anyone has mnore, I'd say thats clutch

A game-winning RBI can come in any inning of the ballgame. That is why they tend to favor the RISP and Close-and-Late splits to determine how "clutch" a player performs.

[Optimist]

Chacon picks off the Jays' first base runner...

[yankeessuck013]

great catch by vernon wells

[Optimist]

Nice play by Wells...

[yankeessuck013]

giambi gets greedy and pays the price

[Optimist]

The mighty Yankee base running skills strike again...

[riverside sluggers]

damn he's doing a millar move right there again, thinking he can stretch the single into a double

[yankeessuck013]

wow michael kay is now quoting the white sox announcers....."he gone"

[Optimist]

Chacon works out of trouble...

[Optimist]

Luis Sojo is a moron.

[yankeessuck013]

what was sushi doing there?

[Optimist]

what was sushi doing there?

 

Listening to the second worst third base coach in the AL...

[yankeessuck013]

the could have had men on 2nd and 3rd 1 out, instead they get no runs

[Optimist]

Great catch by Jeter!

[Optimist]

...followed by an honorable mention play by Cano to end the inning.

[yankeessuck013]

Great catch by Jeter!

 

adams responds with a marvelous play to get the lead runner

[Optimist]

Last night was all about offense...today it's defense and pitching. Showing once again...baseball is a weird game.