2012 New York Yankee Game Thread

[Brennan]

If Bard was putting up Nova's numbers' date=' I would say to stick with it since he is showing power. But yes, Bard is the Anti-Nova for everything except the walks, which they both are in on[/quote']

 

 

Bard is a reliever.

 

What is Nova?

[jacksonianmarch]

Bard is a reliever.

 

What is Nova?

 

a 16 game winner from a yr ago

[jacksonianmarch]

This team just isnt fun to watch right now. A team that predicates itself on a patient offense and timely hitting has been anything but thus far this season. The fact that this team is 8th in baseball in walks shows this problem precisely. This is a Yankee team that has been either 1st or 2nd in walks in all of baseball since 2009 and all of a sudden, we are 8th. We were something like 4 for our last 50 in RISP chances as well, showing that our comeback mantra and timely hitting reputation has been s*** this season. Part of this is injuries. Obviously, having a guy like Gardner and his very high P/PA as well as OBP and speed on the DL hurts a lot. But the other issue is that our big guys arent walking either. Nick Swisher, a guy who has walked 95+ times in 2 of his 3 seasons is on pace for barely 50. Mark Teixeira has fallen off a cliff. Never mind the horrible BA and OPS, the guy went 10 games without a walk. He's on pace for 45 walks, which would be the lowest total since his rookie season. Having him in the middle of the lineup has been brutal as well with his pisspoor average and power production. Then you have ARod, who is walking at a solid pace. His SLG is barely over .400 and lately he's seen to lack some of the trademark power that has made him famous. His bat doesnt appear to be slow as it has in the past, but he has crushed a few balls, he's walked out of the box like he's hit a homer and the fielder will catch it at the warning track. We've also seen Martin on the interstate, Granderson hit nearly all his HRs with nobody on base, and way too many games started by Jayson Nix, Chris Stewart and DeWayne Wise.

 

Yes, Jeter has been dominant, but he will cool off. Right now, we have a team who looks old and dead. No life, no patience, everyone trying to hit 3 run HRs with nobody on base and a middle of the order that looks lifeless. Cano appears to be the only guy who can hit consistently, but even his power is down. This isnt really a quick fix, you have to hope that the guys who have played at an exception level can return to that level and fast. Cause this rotation isnt good enough to be given 3 runs a game to work with, even with a good bullpen.

[Cocos Disciples]

It is absolutely pouring in the Bronx right now. I'm surprised they started to play in this.

[jacksonianmarch]

I hope they cancel it since Kuroda is already giving up taterballs

[jacksonianmarch]

3-0 KC again. Really, we are getting run by the f***ing Royals. This team needs a cattleprod to the nads

[jacksonianmarch]

it's time to fire Kevin Long.

[MANNYHOF24]

It was just a matter of time before some of those long term contracts came back to slowly kill the Yankees team as we have known it over the years. It will interesting to see how/if the Yankees can pay their way out of this team they have. Past years when they started slowly they still had their core group of stars in their prime to fall back on, and they only needed to add a few pieces. The problem for New York now is that the star "core" group is definitely past it's prime and there is nothing to fall back on.

[Divinity]

The problem for New York now is that the star "core" group is definitely past it's prime and there is nothing to fall back on.

 

Especially Jeter, I mean he's only hitting .347 compared to his .316 career average.

[VA Sox Fan]

Welcome to the basement boys!

[jacksonianmarch]

It's about underperformance. I highly doubt ARod turns in a 15HR season should he make it through the whole yr, and Tex isnt going to hit 18 either, which he is currently on pace for. My biggest issue with this team is that they have no balls, and they need to get them quickly. Guys get on base but as soon as a runner reaches second, the batter tries to hit the ball out of the park instead of put in a good AB and a good swing.

[boston22407]

It's about underperformance. I highly doubt ARod turns in a 15HR season should he make it through the whole yr' date=' and Tex isnt going to hit 18 either, which he is currently on pace for. My biggest issue with this team is that they have no balls, and they need to get them quickly. Guys get on base but as soon as a runner reaches second, the batter tries to hit the ball out of the park instead of put in a good AB and a good swing.[/quote']

 

None of that has anything to do with the yanks having or not having balls

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

Would love to see the Royals pound the Yankees face in and have the Sox win. We finally get over the .500 mark. Yankees get below .500 mark. The closer we get to the division lead. Most important part though is to have the Yankees licking our nuts in 5th place.

[jacksonianmarch]

There is always a seminal moment in the Yankees seasons since 1995 that have sparked us into the playoffs or into the off-season (08 only). The thing is, I thought that moment was the big comeback vs the sox. But that may have been the last sputter of a dying offense. This experiment just isnt working. I hope they prove me wrong, but right now, they are just not fun to watch at all.

[jacksonianmarch]

The ghost of Mark Teixeira grounded into a DP. 2 runners on, 4 at bats, no hits

[jacksonianmarch]

I am so f***ing sick of this team right now

[jacksonianmarch]

sacks packed, no outs, Jeter up. How much you wanna bet we blow this?

[jacksonianmarch]

HOLY s***, A HIT WITH RISP?!?!!!?!!! THIS IS AS RARE AS THE SOLAR ECLIPSE! I BETTER ORDER MY COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE!!

[jacksonianmarch]

Granderson cannot hit to situations, ever. 2 curveballs that he looked baffled on. Gotta get the ball in the air. We need a f***ing lead here

[jacksonianmarch]

We scored 2 runs, but this offense continues to gag on donkey dick. ARod and Ibanez striking out against this shitballer who everyone else tees off on regularly. We need to recycle some of the players on this team. I love the fact that the home fans are just killing ARod and Tex right now. They both suck hard

[a700hitter]

Some on this forum have speculated that the Red Sox owners are positioning themselves to sell the team. Well, this morning there is a huge rumor in NY that Hank Steinbrenner is considering selling the Yankees. The sports writer with the scoop, Madden is very plugged into the Yanks and the Steinbrenners. He wrote Steinbrenners biography. While it wasn't authorized by the Steinbrenners, George's daughter encouraged him to write the book and they did cooperate. He says that Hank believes that the value of the franchise is as high as it is going to get and that it is time to cash out. I believe the problem may be finding a buyer. This is a bombshell of a story.

[VA Sox Fan]

Some on this forum have speculated that the Red Sox owners are positioning themselves to sell the team. Well' date=' this morning there is a huge rumor in NY that Hank Steinbrenner is considering selling the Yankees. The sports writer with the scoop, Madden is very plugged into the Yanks and the Steinbrenners. He wrote Steinbrenners biography. While it wasn't authorized by the Steinbrenners, George's daughter encouraged him to write the book and they did cooperate. He says that Hank believes that the value of the franchise is as high as it is going to get and that it is time to cash out. I believe the problem may be finding a buyer. This is a bombshell of a story.[/quote']

 

A NYY fan I know told me he sold his condo in NY.

[jacksonianmarch]

That would be incredibly interesting news. I would LOVE it if Mark Cuban bought the club

[VA Sox Fan]

That would be incredibly interesting news. I would LOVE it if Mark Cuban bought the club

 

Mark Cuban would be an awesome owner!

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

How about we blow up Yankee Stadium and forget the Yankees ever existed.

[jacksonianmarch]

I highly doubt that is coming

[RedSoxfanforlife305]

You hit the nail right on the head, great job champ!

[Divinity]

He says that Hank believes that the value of the franchise is as high as it is going to get and that it is time to cash out. I believe the problem may be finding a buyer. This is a bombshell of a story.

 

The gap between the Yankees and No. 2 Orioles in 1998 was 12%. Today the Yankees are 86% more valuable than No. 2 Red Sox. A decrease in value at this point wouldn't change much of anything.

 

Also Hal Steinbrenner lashed out at the report, calling it "complete fiction."

 

"Me and my family have no intention to sell to sell the Yankees, and expect it to be in the family for years to come," he said.

[Divinity]

That would be incredibly interesting news. I would LOVE it if Mark Cuban bought the club

 

Mark Cuban couldn't afford the Yankees, his net worth is 2.3 billion, experts predict the Yankees would sell for at least 3 billion.

[User Name]

Mark Cuban couldn't afford the Yankees' date=' his net worth is 2.3 billion, experts predict the Yankees would sell for at least 3 billion.[/quote']

 

So he couldn't construct and head an investment group? Are you serious? He could headline a group willing to fork over 3B for the Yanks tomorrow if he wanted.