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[TheKilo]

Do the Yanks get Bannister or Meche in this series?

 

edit - Just looked, they get both and Zach Grienke.

 

double edit - We get Kazmir AGAIN Monday night? WTF?

[ORS]

Meche vs. Kennedy

Bannister vs. Pettitte

Greinke vs. Mussina

 

Well, I couldn't ask for a better set of matchups.

[TheKilo]

Yeah' date=' but is Moose any different now?[/quote']

 

Mussina's not slated to pitch.

 

Meche/Kennedy

Bannister/Pettite

Grienke/Wang

 

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/probable_pitchers.jsp?c_id=nyy

[ORS]

I see, they are using the off-day to skip the Clemens/Moose spot. Can't say I blame them.

[Mr Crunchy]

its amazing that the yankees are in the hunt

consider the dead weight of clemens pavano mussina igawa and say giambi

those 5 salaries are bigger than 25 other teams payrolls

sick isnt it

[yankees228]

I see' date=' they are using the off-day to skip the Clemens/Moose spot. Can't say I blame them.[/quote']

 

They also want to keep Wang on regular rest because he's a sinkerball pitcher.

[TheKilo]

They also want to keep Wang on regular rest because he's a sinkerball pitcher.

 

 

Good point - sinkerballers need to throw in their consistent spot or they will struggle. The ball stays too high in the zone otherwise.

 

Remember Dlowe on short rest in '04?

[TheKilo]

Sox back even, Yanks still ahead of pace:

 

Red Sox:

 

Predicted - 87-57

Actual - 87-57 (Even)

 

 

Yankees:

 

Predicted - 79-64

Actual - 81-62 (+2)

 

I have the Yanks losing 2/3 to the Jays this week, but that prediction might be wrong because they miss Halladay (again). The Yanks are throwing their three *worst* pitchers, so it'll be interesting to see how they do.

 

Sox dropped the opener to the Rays and Kazmir, hopefully the rebound and take the last two.

[yankees228]

Sox back even, Yanks still ahead of pace:

 

Red Sox:

 

Predicted - 87-57

Actual - 87-57 (Even)

 

 

Yankees:

 

Predicted - 79-64

Actual - 81-62 (+2)

 

I have the Yanks losing 2/3 to the Jays this week, but that prediction might be wrong because they miss Halladay (again). The Yanks are throwing their three *worst* pitchers, so it'll be interesting to see how they do.

 

Sox dropped the opener to the Rays and Kazmir, hopefully the rebound and take the last two.

 

I think it could be argued that none of the pitching matchups this week favor the Yankees.

 

Hughes - Marcum...Advantage Marcum

Mussina - McGowan...Advantage McGowan

Kennedy - Burnett...Advantage Burnett

 

Actually, it doesn't even really need to be argued, it's pretty much a fact. The pitching matchups all favor the Blue Jays, although this doesn't necessarily mean that they will take the series. If you Yankees' offense can stay hot then things might be different.

 

EDIT: By the way, thanks for the subtle jab in the previous post lol.

[TheKilo]

I think it could be argued that none of the pitching matchups this week favor the Yankees.

 

Hughes - Marcum...Advantage Marcum

Mussina - McGowan...Advantage McGowan

Kennedy - Burnett...Advantage Burnett

 

Actually, it doesn't even really need to be argued, it's pretty much a fact. The pitching matchups all favor the Blue Jays, although this doesn't necessarily mean that they will take the series. If you Yankees' offense can stay hot then things might be different.

 

EDIT: By the way, thanks for the subtle jab in the previous post lol.

 

This is a good point, but they way the Yankees have been playing I think I'll be happy if TOR doesn't get swept.

 

I expect the division to be down to 4 games heading into this weekend.

[yankees228]

This is a good point, but they way the Yankees have been playing I think I'll be happy if TOR doesn't get swept.

 

I expect the division to be down to 4 games heading into this weekend.

 

That would be nice, but I'd be happy if the Yankees just get in as the wild card. Unless the Yankees sweep this weekend, I don't think they have any shot at the division.

 

As a matter of fact, I don't think it's so clear cut that you necessarily want homefield advantage, especially in a five game series.

[ARod2212]

That would be nice, but I'd be happy if the Yankees just get in as the wild card. Unless the Yankees sweep this weekend, I don't think they have any shot at the division.

 

As a matter of fact, I don't think it's so clear cut that you necessarily want homefield advantage, especially in a five game series.

The #1 seed has the option to have an extra off day during their series, giving them the ability to go to a 3 man rotation on regular rest during the series. That alone would be worth the homefield advantage.

[yankees228]

The #1 seed has the option to have an extra off day during their series' date=' giving them the ability to go to a 3 man rotation on regular rest during the series. That alone would be worth the homefield advantage.[/quote']

 

I realize that, but even if they win the division they're not guaranteed the number one seed. On top of that, you also help out whoever you play. The Guardians and the Angels are very strong with there top two, but weaker after that. It's not like you're opponent isn't getting the same advantage as you are. And looking at who the other teams have (the Guardians and the Angels both have a better top two than the Yanks), you might be helping out your opponent more then you're helping out yourself.

[He Hate Me]

I realize that' date=' but even if they win the division they're not guaranteed the number one seed. On top of that, you also help out whoever you play. The Guardians and the Angels are very strong with there top two, but weaker after that. It's not like you're opponent isn't getting the same advantage as you are. And looking at who the other teams have (the Guardians and the Angels both have a better top two than the Yanks), you might be helping out your opponent more then you're helping out yourself.[/quote']

 

Post or Daily article mentioned that the Joba rules would be affected. In the longer series, they can use him max 4 times, but only 3 times in a shorter series.

[YAZMAN]

I think it could be argued that none of the pitching matchups this week favor the Yankees.

 

Hughes - Marcum...Advantage Marcum

Mussina - McGowan...Advantage McGowan

Kennedy - Burnett...Advantage Burnett

 

Actually, it doesn't even really need to be argued, it's pretty much a fact. The pitching matchups all favor the Blue Jays, although this doesn't necessarily mean that they will take the series. If you Yankees' offense can stay hot then things might be different.

 

EDIT: By the way, thanks for the subtle jab in the previous post lol.

 

That's a passive regressive response.

[yankees228]

Post or Daily article mentioned that the Joba rules would be affected. In the longer series' date=' they can use him max 4 times, but only 3 times in a shorter series.[/quote']

 

That's true, but the fact that the Guardians or the Angels could start there top two in four of the five games is more important to me.

[yankees228]

That's a passive regressive response.

 

I was just looking at both sides of the equation, and I never said that they would or wouldn't win the series.

[He Hate Me]

That's true' date=' but the fact that the Guardians or the Angels could start there top two in four of the five games is more important to me.[/quote']

 

I'm not. I'm not impressed with the Guardians top guys, and frankly the Angels could throw out a 16 year old on the mound and he'd probbaly shut us down.

[YAZMAN]

I was just looking at both sides of the equation' date=' and I never said that they would or wouldn't win the series.[/quote']

 

I think you missed the joke there.

[jacksonianmarch]

Of the four projected playoff teams, the sox are the coldest and the ones with the biggest questions throughout.

 

With Manny and Ortiz hurting and JD Drew sucking, can the sox score enough to win?

With Okajima struggling and Gagne being a total non-factor, can they have enough of a bridge to get the ball to Paps?

Aside from Beckett, is there any pitcher that can be counted on in the clutch?

 

Those questions are pertinent and attack each level of the team. For the yankees, with Joba handing the ball right to Mo, the pen looks good enough in a short series to hold so long as no long relief is needed. The rotation has an equalizer to Beckett with Wang and adds Pettitte who has been solid and the offense rocks. All teams have questions, but the sox questions are getting louder as the end approaches, whereas the questions for the yankees, tribe, and angels seem to be getting more pointed or disappearing altogether.

[TheKilo]

Of the four projected playoff teams, the sox are the coldest and the ones with the biggest questions throughout.

 

With Manny and Ortiz hurting and JD Drew sucking, can the sox score enough to win?

With Okajima struggling and Gagne being a total non-factor, can they have enough of a bridge to get the ball to Paps?

Aside from Beckett, is there any pitcher that can be counted on in the clutch?

 

Those questions are pertinent and attack each level of the team. For the yankees, with Joba handing the ball right to Mo, the pen looks good enough in a short series to hold so long as no long relief is needed. The rotation has an equalizer to Beckett with Wang and adds Pettitte who has been solid and the offense rocks. All teams have questions, but the sox questions are getting louder as the end approaches, whereas the questions for the yankees, tribe, and angels seem to be getting more pointed or disappearing altogether.

 

 

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[jacksonianmarch]

Okay, into more depth I go!!!

 

Rotation wise, 4 deep in a series....

 

Boston

1. Beckett- ace, likely CY winner, solid

2. Schilling- no longer an ace, a finesse pitcher who relies on deteriorating stuff with almost no power

3. Matsuzaka- japanese phenom completely out of gas

4. Wakefield- injured knuckleballer who looks about as bad as he as ever looked

 

Yankees.

1. Wang: CY candidate, not lights out, but consistently solid, a good counter to the #1

2. Pettitte: Solid pitcher peaking at the right time, a very nice #2.

3. Clemens: Tick tock tick tock, doesnt have to do much to match DMats of late, but can he do anything?

4. Hughes: 2 consecutive good performances and showing some life. Below average 4th starter right now for a playoff series IMO, but better than what wake is bringing.

[TheKilo]

Okay, into more depth I go!!!

 

Rotation wise, 4 deep in a series....

 

Boston

1. Beckett- ace, likely CY winner, solid

2. Schilling- no longer an ace, a finesse pitcher who relies on deteriorating stuff with almost no power

3. Matsuzaka- japanese phenom completely out of gas

4. Wakefield- injured knuckleballer who looks about as bad as he as ever looked

 

Yankees.

1. Wang: CY candidate, not lights out, but consistently solid, a good counter to the #1

2. Pettitte: Solid pitcher peaking at the right time, a very nice #2.

3. Clemens: Tick tock tick tock, doesnt have to do much to match DMats of late, but can he do anything?

4. Hughes: 2 consecutive good performances and showing some life. Below average 4th starter right now for a playoff series IMO, but better than what wake is bringing.

 

 

Let me go in depth.

 

Red Sox:

 

Beckett - The horse, the stud, the ace.

Schilling - For all my bitching about he's actually done fairly well lately. Seems to be a 6 inning guy now, but if he can give QS like he has been I have little complaints.

Matsuzaka - Agreed. Run out of Gas. Shelve him or put him on a PC til they playoffs.

Wake - #4 who probably won't see the rotation, BECAUSE OF

 

Jon Lester - Two solid performances in a row, LEFT HANDED (which will help against NYY), and it seems his stuff has progressed, too. hitting 93 consistently in his last start.

Clay Buchholz - The crown jewel. I have zero doubts the Sox would throw him into the rotation if DiceK and Wake continue to struggle...but they have three weeks to sort out their messes.

 

 

Yankees:

 

Wang/Pettite - I view them as one and the same, guys you don't want to face, but can be hit.

Clemens - His elbow is going to explode. O/U on number of innings on Sunday is set at 4.

Hughes - Two decent starts in a row, he struggled like Lester but seems to be turning it around.

Mussina - lol

Kennedy - You're high if he comes anywhere near a playoff start.

 

Doesn't seem as one sides when you take everything into account does it?

[jacksonianmarch]

Buchholz wont be making any starts now that he has been transitioned to the pen.

[TheKilo]

Buchholz wont be making any starts now that he has been transitioned to the pen.

 

What the f*** are you talking about?

 

He's made one, ONE ONE ONE appearance out of the pen.

 

He hasn't pitched in a week.

 

THINK BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR POSTS

[riverside sluggers]

Buchholz wont be making any starts now that he has been transitioned to the pen.

 

Yea one game pitching out of the pen and he's now transitioned as a relief pitcher. Where did you hear that its confirmed he's not making any starts? Tito did say last week there is still a chance he will make a start or 2, he just doesnt know when

[jacksonianmarch]

uh oh, Lester is hurt

[TheKilo]

uh oh' date=' Lester is hurt[/quote']

 

So is Clemens.

[TheKilo]

Sox still on pace for 96. Yanks doing better than their prediction.

 

Red Sox:

 

Predicted - 89-58

Actual - 89-58 (Even)

 

 

Yankees:

 

Predicted - 80-66

Actual - 83-63 (+3)

 

See my GT for my thoughts on their upcoming series.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

Mussina - lol

 

hahahahahaha