May 7th Yankees at Rangers game thread

[TheRivernator]

Chien-Ming Wang vs Robinson Tejeda

 

Tejeda was obtained as part of the Dellucci trade and was stellar in his first start. He is a guy who bounced between AAA and the mlb in philly, but now he gets his shot in the rotation. The Yankees have classically struggled against rookie pitchers lately, but hopefully they can break that habit.

 

Wang was a magician in Boston, allowing 10 base runners in 5 innings, yet allowing only 3 runs. He is a guy who pitched great last yr but is having trouble with location on the young season. It is time he puts one together. Yankees go for the sweep today, and hope to keep the momentum flowing into a crucial series in the bronx against the sox. GO YANKEES!!!

[Optimist]

Let's hope Wang can continue the streak of impressive starting pitching.

[TheRivernator]

seriously, 13.1IP 3ER against the rangers is impressive, and one of Muss's runs was painted on him by Small. I am liking what I am seeing so far.....

[CrespoBlows]

Let's hope Wang can continue the streak of impressive starting pitching.

 

I know your name is Optimist, but you were impressed by Wang last start?

[TheRivernator]

I know your name is Optimist, but you were impressed by Wang last start?

 

I was impressed by his ability to get out of jams. I was overly unimpressed by his location and his demeanor. Last yr the kid was ballsy and would go right after hitters no matter who they were. This yr he seems overly careful and afraid of contact.....

[Optimist]

I know your name is Optimist, but you were impressed by Wang last start?

 

I was thinking more about the streak of Mussina and Chacon.

[CrespoBlows]

I was thinking more about the streak of Mussina and Chacon.

 

Oh, sorry. Misunderstood what you were trying to say.

[26 to 6]

Robinson Tejada is a good young pitcher, and I remember while I was in Philadelphia for a week last September hearing a lot about him. I saw him pitch a few times last year and was pretty impressed. Not looking forward to facing him today, however I am confident that the Yankees' veteran bats can come through and knock the kid around for a few runs. Lets get ourselves a sweep, baby!

[TheRivernator]

well we have hammered into their pen for 2 straight days. If we work this kid and get him out after 5 innings, I think we'll expose them again, and if we need to score, we will...

[MANNYHOF24]

I think the rangers will probally break out for 6-7 runs today, the question will be how good this Robinson guy can pitch and keep the yankees bats down

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

In his last start Tejada walked 6 guys. If he is wild like that again he wont be around long.

[TheRivernator]

I think the rangers will probally break out for 6-7 runs today, the question will be how good this Robinson guy can pitch and keep the yankees bats down

 

probably not, I dont think Texas scores a ton, but I think Wang only goes 5-6....

[CrespoBlows]

Texas should have scored 6 runs last night, but they keep hitting a wall called clutch hittng.

[TheRivernator]

Tejeda looked good in inning #1...

[TheRivernator]

huge inning by wang there. 2 men on, 0 outs and he battles through...

[26 Reasons to Hate Us]

just got home and its 6-1. Sweet. Can anyone give me a rundown of what i missed please?

[RedRuffing15]

umm..3 run Homerun for Hedeki, 2 RBIs for Stinett and Bernies got a RBI

[26 Reasons to Hate Us]

thanks red

[TheRivernator]

these O's pitchers flat out suck...

[26 Reasons to Hate Us]

Tanyon Sturtze is retarded

[a700hitter]

Sturtze on the hill. Nice error with a 5 run lead on a comebacker.

[26 Reasons to Hate Us]

Tanyon Strutrze looks like Keanu Reeves with Down's Syndrome.

 

Discuss.

[a700hitter]

I hope Sturtze is still with the Yankees on Tuesday.

[TheRivernator]

the fact that sturtze still has a yankee uniform is pathetic. This guy flat out sucks...

[26 Reasons to Hate Us]

I never thought I would say this, but thank God for Scott Proctor

[AlexanderTheGreat13]

Scot Proctor right now is flat out great. IDK what changed over the off-season but he looks like a different pitcher.

[a700hitter]

Maybe he trained the Giambino.

[redoctober]

Man, this is going to be some series this coming week, with some great pitching matchups too.

[RedRuffing15]

Man, this is going to be some series this coming week, with some great pitching matchups too.

Mussina-Schilling is going to end up being a 1-0 win for whoever wins in like the 25th inning lol

[TheRivernator]

I think the matchups are as pick'em as they come. Should be a wonderful series....