Matsui strains hammy

[jacksonianmarch]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070407&content_id=1884725&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

 

sounds like it isnt too much to worry about, but Torre will be cautious and says that he will sit a minimum of 3-5 games. With Damon returning to the lineup today, Melky will shift to LF to replace Matsui.

 

It needs to get warmer and it needs to do it fast.

[yankees228]

I guess this isn't too terrible, as long as it's just the Minnesota series. Hopefully Melky can right himself once the Yankees get out on the road. Any news on Damon, or is Cairo starting in left today?

 

EDIT: No Damon today. Melky is center today and Cairo is in left.

[a700hitter]

EDIT: No Damon today. Melky is center today and Cairo is in left.

Wow! Melky is going to have to cover a lot of ground today.

[yankees228]

Wow! Melky is going to have to cover a lot of ground today.

 

Yeah. I mean, they don't really have any other options. Matsui is out 3-5 days, so I would say that he is unavailable. As for Damon, he pinch hit yesterday and played the outfield for an inning (and caught a Tejada fly ball), so he is probably available. That's why I was wondering if he might be in center today. Instead they'll go with Cairo in left. He played the second half of the game there yesterday, but only played once there last year (against the Mets I believe).

[Cocos Disciples]

With them 2 out, Rasner pitching, and Bedard on the other side, the Orioles have a good shot at winning. Unfortunately, Cairo will go 5 for 6, Melky will hit 2 homers and steal 3 bases, and Rasner will throw a 3 hitter. Thats just what happens.

[yankees228]

With them 2 out' date=' Rasner pitching, and Bedard on the other side, the Orioles have a good shot at winning. Unfortunately, Cairo will go 5 for 6, Melky will hit 2 homers and steal 3 bases, and Rasner will throw a 3 hitter. Thats just what happens.[/quote']

 

I sense negativity lol.

[Cocos Disciples]

Just a tad, but I also feel that every time the Yankees are not favored to win a game, they do. Frustrating.

[BruinsFan]

^If you reverse that, maybe thats why they lost the 03 series, the 04 alcs, and Every other "new york heartbreak" since 2001

[yankees228]

The Yankees are placing Hideki Matsui on the disabled list. His status has not changed, and it was previously reported that he would be back by next weekend, but the Yankees have decided not to take any chances. It's likely that they'll call up Kevin Thompson from AAA. Although they're playing on turf, it looks like Damon will be in the lineup tomorrow night.

[Cocos Disciples]

So he'll be out for the Red Sox series?

[yankees228]

So he'll be out for the Red Sox series?

 

He'll certainly miss the first series. As for the second series, we'll see. Matsui doesn't anticipate missing anymore time after the DL stint is scheduled to end, but who knows. Robbie Cano missed over a month last year for the same type of injury.

[schillingouttheks]

Thank God. Not that I wish injury on him, but he kills the Sox.

[riverside sluggers]

Whats up with the Yankees and hamstring injuries this year? Wang, Matsui, and also Damon who was/is maybe still dealing with a sore hamstring

[yankees228]

It's official, they've recalled Kevin Thompson from AAA.

[a700hitter]

Thank God. Not that I wish injury on him' date=' but he kills the Sox.[/quote']He's a Yankee, so I wouldn't care if they carted him off on a stretcher.

[jacksonianmarch]

Matsui downplayed it, but with Damon hurting and with the yankees only having one reserve OFer, they had to make the move. His MRI showed some blood behind the muscle, which is typical for some muscle pulls, but he should be fine for a return in 15 days.

[yankees228]

Matsui downplayed it' date=' but with Damon hurting and with the yankees only having one reserve OFer, they had to make the move. His MRI showed some blood behind the muscle, which is typical for some muscle pulls, but he should be fine for a return in 15 days.[/quote']

 

Agreed. At this point in the season there is no reason to take chances. Apparently Damon will start tomorrow, despite the turf.

[jacksonianmarch]

Agreed. At this point in the season there is no reason to take chances. Apparently Damon will start tomorrow' date=' despite the turf.[/quote']

 

Damon was fine to start tonight.

[yankees228]

Yeah, but they were saying on the postgame that Damon has thought about the problems that might occur by playing on the turf in Minnesota, and the expansive outfield in Oakland. But with Matsui out, it's probably safe to say Damon will be in the lineup tomorrow.

[jacksonianmarch]

Yeah' date=' but they were saying on the postgame that Damon has thought about the problems that might occur by playing on the turf in Minnesota, and the expansive outfield in Oakland. But with Matsui out, it's probably safe to say Damon will be in the lineup tomorrow.[/quote']

 

we should put him in LF then. Cabrera is serviceable in CF these days and I like his arm a whole lot better.

[yankees228]

we should put him in LF then. Cabrera is serviceable in CF these days and I like his arm a whole lot better.

 

Hmm, that's not a bad idea, I wonder if Torre would consider it. I would imagine Johnny would say he's OK to play in CF though.