April 7th Orioles @ Yankees

[Gom]

Ok' date=' if this doesn't endear arod to you guys, nothing will.[/quote']

 

Until the next time he comes up with the game on the line. He's been fantastic this season so far.

[rician blast]

ARod, act like you've been there before. Oh wait...that would have to have been quite an act.

 

As a Sox fan, the last thing I want to see is the Yankee fans get OFF his back. So I'm hoping for a nice 4k effort soon, maybe 5 LOBs, just to get the boo-birds back on him. We don't need him getting comfortable, he could carry that team, more so than can Captain Intangibles.

[the mann]

This could become ARod's team. Jeter will not like that.

 

You didnt see how Jeter pull him out to the crowd for the standing ovation????

The only thing Jeter want is to win another World Series, and he knows he always be the most beloved Yankee.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Did anyone listen to the Yanks game on the radio?

 

John Sterling actually said 'Igawa went five innings, with 8 hits, 7 runs, 3 walks...but he looked much better than those numbers'

 

What the f*** was he watching?

[the mann]

Did anyone listen to the Yanks game on the radio?

 

John Sterling actually said 'Igawa went five innings, with 8 hits, 7 runs, 3 walks...but he looked much better than those numbers'

 

What the f*** was he watching?

 

He had very bad luck, with the bases loaded and 2 outs Mora bloop one between 2B and RF and 3 runs scored there.

[riverside sluggers]

He had very bad luck' date=' with the bases loaded and 2 outs Mora bloop one between 2B and RF and 3 runs scored there.[/quote']

 

Giving up those 2 HRs was also bad luck...

[a700hitter]

You didnt see how Jeter pull him out to the crowd for the standing ovation????

The only thing Jeter want is to win another World Series, and he knows he always be the most beloved Yankee.

Read my prior post. I saw it. Sure Jeter wants to win a championship, but have you ever heard the old saying that goes something like this: success is good, but it's even better if all your friends are failures. ARod, in this case, would be the friend.

[the mann]

Giving up those 2 HRs was also bad luck...

 

Im not saying he didnt pitch a bad game, but he didnt have good luck and maybe with a little better of luck hes line wouldnt have been soo bad.

Igawa have bad comand and leave lots of pitches high in the zone.

[Gom]

Some random thoughts...

 

Did anyone listen to the Yanks game on the radio?

 

John Sterling actually said 'Igawa went five innings, with 8 hits, 7 runs, 3 walks...but he looked much better than those numbers'

 

What the f*** was he watching?

If you listen to Yankee announcers, you know that there aren't any bigger "homer" announcers in the AL East. We've kind of come to expect it now. An opposing player can go 4-4 while hitting for the cycle, while a Yankee player wins the award for a sacrifice bunt. Get used to it.

Read my prior post. I saw it. Sure Jeter wants to win a championship' date=' but have you ever heard the old saying that goes something like this: success is good, but it's even better if all your friends are failures. ARod, in this case, would be the friend.[/quote']

On this one, although I like most of your posts, you're being an idiot. Winning is all that matters to Jeter.

 

For those of you who don't watch this guy play everyday, it's not about ego or entourage, etc., on the field. It's about winning. There isn't a Yankee that wants Arod to succeed more than Jeter. Not for friendship, etc., but just for winning another World Series.

 

Think about this...he wants Arod to fail so he leaves and therefore lessens the probability for winning a World Series both this year and in subsequent years? Get real.

 

From a clubhouse standpoint, since you guys don't see him as often as we do, equate Jeter to Varitek. Do you think if Varitek had a spat with Ortiz, he would want Ortiz to fail?

 

Case closed.

[jacksonianmarch]

Giving up those 2 HRs was also bad luck...

 

that blooper and subsequent mishap on the throw would have saved Igawa 3 runs. Even so, that is 4ER in 5IP. Nothing good.

 

Like I have said before, finesse pitchers adapt the poorest to the cold weather and our rotation is full of finesse pitching. That likely changes come midseason with either Roger or Hughes or both entering the fray.

 

Once it gets warmer, I expect our pitchers to start locating their offspeed stuff. Something that is the direct reason why they have been getting s*** bombed. Between Pettitte, Moose, and Igawa, they could not get their curves or changeups over the plate. With a better feel on the mound, it should start. But jeez, thus far they havent been encouraging.

[MANNYHOF24]

You know what would be excellent, if the Yanks out bid the sox for Clemens, and he finally breaks down and sucks like a 45 year old should. That would be classic. I think Hughes from what I have read should be really good; however there will be a big adjustment for him, and he might walk a lot of guys initially. Jacko has he ever had any control issues in the minors?

[yankees228]

Curt Schilling has proven track record' date=' Igawa does not in the states. Schilling's fastball topped out at 93/94 in his first start, Igawa's topped out at what 88? Id say there's a good chance Schilling still comes out on top with the better season[/quote']

 

Then shouldn't you look at Pettitte and Mussina the same way?

[ORS]

Then shouldn't you look at Pettitte and Mussina the same way?

You'd be right if the discussion was about older vets off to slow starts, but it wasn't. Someone excused Igawa's performance as not worrisome because of one bloop hit. There was a lot not to like outside of that hit. Eager to throw jabs the other way, another Yankee fan brought up Schilling, which is not a relevant comp. Schilling has a track record, Igawa has none to compare to.

[yankees228]

You'd be right if the discussion was about older vets off to slow starts' date=' but it wasn't. Someone excused Igawa's performance as not worrisome because of one bloop hit. There was a lot not to like outside of that hit. Eager to throw jabs the other way, another Yankee fan brought up Schilling, which is not a relevant comp. Schilling has a track record, Igawa has none to compare to.[/quote']

 

OK, fair enough. I realize Optimist brought up Schilling, but the way I read Riverside's post was that Schilling should be given the benefit of the doubt because he has a track record, unlike Igawa. So I was just saying that the Red Sox fans who are saying how poor the Yankees rotation is should take Pettitte's and Mussina's track records into consideration.

 

By the way, I completely agree with Igawa. You cannot just say that he was unlucky because of that one bloop hit. He gave up two home runs, but what was most concerning was the fact that he seemed to completely lose command and poise, especially with runners on base.

[riverside sluggers]

Maybe he should lose the shades? I cant remember the last time, if at all, Ive seen a starting pitcher wear sunglasses.

[yankees228]

Maybe he should lose the shades? I cant remember the last time' date=' if at all, Ive seen a starting pitcher wear sunglasses.[/quote']

 

Haha, it's just him and Gustavo Chacin.