The Daily Yankeeland

It's been a while since I put a Daily Yankeeland out there, so here we go.

Yogi Berra remained hospitalized with a fractured foot according to the Star Ledger's Marc Carig. It was originally thought that the living legend had gone home Sunday night.

ESPN's Rob Neyer says the Yankees will be rewarded by being patient with Joba Chamberlain.

The Washington Post's Allan Sloan knows the Boss jumped ship at the right time.

Lou Piniella has popped one cork too many. The former Yankees outfielder has decided to hang it up as manager after the season. Sweet Lou's old fashioned ways don't work with today's players too much and he certainly had to have tired of the Milton Bradleys and Carlos Zambranos of the world.

Kevin Long explains how he fixed Mark Teixeira's season long slump.

Sergio Mitre's last rehab start wasn't a good one. Pitching for Scranton last night Meat Tray allowed 3 earned runs and 4 hits in 4.2 innings.

Charleston RiverDogs are watching what they eat.

Forget LeBron, Felix is King of New York

Today marks the start of the NBA free agent frenzy with LeBron "King" James as the grand prize. But it was "King" Felix Hernandez who was in the spotlight last night, blanking the Yankees on two hits in tossing a 7-0 complete game shutout.

The Mariners have struggled this year, but the Yankees had the misfortune of having to face two of the top pitchers in the game, Cliff Lee and Hernandez, in the first two games of a three game series. While the Yankees managed to put four runs on the board against the soon to be dealt Lee, they couldn't do anything last night.

Yankees starter Javier Vazquez scuffled for much of the night, but limited the M's to three runs over six innings. But Damaso Marte and Chad Gaudin gave up two runs each as Seattle blew the game open.

Michael Saunders entered the game with five home runs in 102 at-bats, but went deep twice to drive in three runs. Russell Branyan and Milton Bradley also homered to help the Mariners improve to 33-44.

Hernandez walked three, including Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez in the 1st inning. But he retired Robinson Cano on a fly out to end Yankees threat. Mark Teixeira led off the fourth with a double, but the King stranded him there. He struck out A-Rod, one of 11 K's on the night, got Cano to fly out again, and retired Jorge Posada on a ground out to keep it a 3-0 Mariners lead.

Notes

Gaudin, who gave up Bradley's 2-run shot in the 8th is the likely candidate to be designated for assignment today when Dustin Moseley is recalled from Scranton. Moseley's contract gave him the ability to opt out of his deal beginning today (7/1).

Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee became just the third teammates in the last 25 years to toss back-to-back complete games against the Yankees.

CC Sabathia faces Ryan Rowland-Smith in the series finale today at 1 p.m..

photo courtesy of NY Daily News

Snowy Sunday Hot Stove

Northern New Jersey didn't get as much snow as southern NJ or areas that normally get less snow. But it's a good day to get ready for football by talking some baseball hot stove.

Boston and Texas have been talking a Mike Lowell deal for weeks, but now things are off. A physical revealed torn ligaments in Lowell's thumb. The tear will require surgery and a 6-8 week recovery period. The deal could be revisited once Lowell recovers, but it's dead for now.

The Oakland A's and Coco Crisp are close to a one year deal per ESPN's Buster Olney. Crisp's career has gone downhill since his back to back star years (2004-2005) in Cleveland when he averaged 15 home runs and 70 RBI. He's still a threat to steal, but the power has diminished as has his OPS.

In case you missed it on Friday, the Cubs sent "Mr. Personality", Milton Bradley to the Mariners for overpaid/underachieving starting pitcher Carlos Silva. Bradley brings his ton of baggage to Seattle at $10 million per season for the next two years. He's a bargain, but do the M's really want to put up with Bradley's antics? He'll primarily split DH with Ken Griffey Jr. and see some time in the outfield as well. As for Silva, what were the Mariners thinking when they gave him a four year deal for $11-$12 million per year.

Bradley, Burell off the Market

You can scratch the names Milton Bradley and Pat Burrell off of the free agent player list. Earlier today, Burrell, as reported by Ken Rosenthal, agreed to a 2 year, $16 million deal with the Tampa Rays. Then later this evening, ESPN.com reported that Bradley had reached an agreement with the Cubs on a 3 year, $30 million pact.

Burrell has played his entire 9-year career in Philadelphia, and helped the Phillies to a World Series championship this past season with 33 home runs and 86 RBI. He averaged 28 home runs a season, only once hitting below 20 in a single year.

Bradley has been much traveled due to his attitude and demeanor, but never his play. He's coming off a stellar season in Texas where he hit .321-22-77 in 414 at-bats, made the All-Star team, and got along well with manager Ron Washington, whom he referred to as a father figure. The Cubs will be his 7th team in 10 seasons.

Bradley, Burell off the Market

You can scratch the names Milton Bradley and Pat Burrell off of the free agent player list. Earlier today, Burrell, as reported by Ken Rosenthal, agreed to a 2 year, $16 million deal with the Tampa Rays. Then later this evening, ESPN.com reported that Bradley had reached an agreement with the Cubs on a 3 year, $30 million pact.

Burrell has played his entire 9-year career in Philadelphia, and helped the Phillies to a World Series championship this past season with 33 home runs and 86 RBI. He averaged 28 home runs a season, only once hitting below 20 in a single year.

Bradley has been much traveled due to his attitude and demeanor, but never his play. He's coming off a stellar season in Texas where he hit .321-22-77 in 414 at-bats, made the All-Star team, and got along well with manager Ron Washington, whom he referred to as a father figure. The Cubs will be his 7th team in 10 seasons.

Vegas Update - Day 1 10:40 PM EST

Tony Jackson of the LA Daily News is reporting that the Dodgers and Casey Blake are close to an agreement that would pay the free agent $17 million over 3 years. The Dodgers became Blake's main suitor after the Twins refused to give him a third year.

Padres GM Kevin Towers says it's up to the Cubs if a Jake Peavy deal is to go down. Reportedly a deal is in place, but the Cubs have to sign off on it. Towers also said there's a greater possibility of bringing back Trevor Hoffman if Peavy is dealt.

Blue Jays G.M. J.P. Ricciardi denied that he had any talks with the Mets concerning B.J. Ryan.

A Rangers official feels that the Rays and Royals are in the lead in the race for Milton Bradley. If the Rangers want him back, Bradley should stay and continue to play for Ron Washington.

Jason Giambi apparently thinks he's going back to Oakland, but Billy Beane isn't moving too quickly.

Vegas Update - Day 1 10:40 PM EST

Tony Jackson of the LA Daily News is reporting that the Dodgers and Casey Blake are close to an agreement that would pay the free agent $17 million over 3 years. The Dodgers became Blake's main suitor after the Twins refused to give him a third year.

Padres GM Kevin Towers says it's up to the Cubs if a Jake Peavy deal is to go down. Reportedly a deal is in place, but the Cubs have to sign off on it. Towers also said there's a greater possibility of bringing back Trevor Hoffman if Peavy is dealt.

Blue Jays G.M. J.P. Ricciardi denied that he had any talks with the Mets concerning B.J. Ryan.

A Rangers official feels that the Rays and Royals are in the lead in the race for Milton Bradley. If the Rangers want him back, Bradley should stay and continue to play for Ron Washington.

Jason Giambi apparently thinks he's going back to Oakland, but Billy Beane isn't moving too quickly.

Tuesday Night Hot Stove

With the temps in the 20s in the metro area, what better night to start talking hot stove. All the awards have been handed out and now teams can concentrate are making up their rosters for next season.

The Seattle Times says the Mariners have reportedly found their new manager in 45-year old Don Wakamatsu. Joey Cora was thought to be the front runner for the job, but GM Jack Zduriencik wanted Wakamatsu.

A former minor league catcher, Wakamatsu is the first manager of Asian descent. His father was born in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Wakamatsu has extensive minor and major league coaching experience, and was manager of the year in the California League in 1998.

The Cubs have signed Ryan Dempster to a 4-year, $52 million, with the final year having a player's option.

The Cubs are reportedly interested in acquiring outfielder/infielder Mark Teahen from the Royals.

Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa is garnering interest from the Indians, Tigers, Red Sox, Phillies, and Braves.

Peter Gammons is reporting the Jake Peavy to the Braves deal is not dead. The Red Sox could move Coco Crisp for a reliever so that Justin Masterson can move into the starting rotation, and the Blue Jays have made Milton Bradley their top priority.

According to his agent, Pedro Martinez is not ready to retire and plans to pitch in 2009 and beyond.

The Giants inked one of the prized lefty relievers on Monday, signing Jeremy Affeldt to a 2-year, $8 million.

Tuesday Night Hot Stove

With the temps in the 20s in the metro area, what better night to start talking hot stove. All the awards have been handed out and now teams can concentrate are making up their rosters for next season.

The Seattle Times says the Mariners have reportedly found their new manager in 45-year old Don Wakamatsu. Joey Cora was thought to be the front runner for the job, but GM Jack Zduriencik wanted Wakamatsu.

A former minor league catcher, Wakamatsu is the first manager of Asian descent. His father was born in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Wakamatsu has extensive minor and major league coaching experience, and was manager of the year in the California League in 1998.

The Cubs have signed Ryan Dempster to a 4-year, $52 million, with the final year having a player's option.

The Cubs are reportedly interested in acquiring outfielder/infielder Mark Teahen from the Royals.

Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa is garnering interest from the Indians, Tigers, Red Sox, Phillies, and Braves.

Peter Gammons is reporting the Jake Peavy to the Braves deal is not dead. The Red Sox could move Coco Crisp for a reliever so that Justin Masterson can move into the starting rotation, and the Blue Jays have made Milton Bradley their top priority.

According to his agent, Pedro Martinez is not ready to retire and plans to pitch in 2009 and beyond.

The Giants inked one of the prized lefty relievers on Monday, signing Jeremy Affeldt to a 2-year, $8 million.

Around the Horn - 7/11

The Diamondbacks are looking into the possibility of bringing back their former 1st baseman Tony Clark. The Arizona Republic reported that the Dbacks are one of several teams to have contacted the Padres about the 6'7" 1st baseman. We recommend they get a 3rd baseman too. Mark Reynold's lack of defense is killing them.

Dbacks GM Josh Byrnes and company have decided not to pursue Barry Bonds, and according to the East Valley Tribune, have denied having any interest in Milton Bradley, as had been reported on a radio broadcast.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Hank Blalock is set to start a rehab assignment and may soon finally return to the Rangers lineup.

Fausto Carmona threw a 50-pitch simulated game and, according to the Akron Beacon Journal, hopes to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Pitcher Josh Johnson made his return to the Florida Marlins after Tommy John surgery. He allowed 3 runs in 5 innings.

The Associated Press reported that the Mariners have acquired 1st baseman Craig Wilson from the Pirates for a player to be named.

Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is out 4-6 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Around the Horn - 7/11

The Diamondbacks are looking into the possibility of bringing back their former 1st baseman Tony Clark. The Arizona Republic reported that the Dbacks are one of several teams to have contacted the Padres about the 6'7" 1st baseman. We recommend they get a 3rd baseman too. Mark Reynold's lack of defense is killing them.

Dbacks GM Josh Byrnes and company have decided not to pursue Barry Bonds, and according to the East Valley Tribune, have denied having any interest in Milton Bradley, as had been reported on a radio broadcast.

According to the Dallas Morning News, Hank Blalock is set to start a rehab assignment and may soon finally return to the Rangers lineup.

Fausto Carmona threw a 50-pitch simulated game and, according to the Akron Beacon Journal, hopes to begin a rehab assignment soon.

Pitcher Josh Johnson made his return to the Florida Marlins after Tommy John surgery. He allowed 3 runs in 5 innings.

The Associated Press reported that the Mariners have acquired 1st baseman Craig Wilson from the Pirates for a player to be named.

Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells is out 4-6 weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Yankees Fall Flat to Rangers

It's one thing when you get beaten by Oliver Perez. It's another when the Scott Feldman and the Texas Rangers hold you to one run. That's exactly what happened last night when the Yankees wasted another good start from Mike Mussina and lost to the Rangers 2-1.

Mussina was excellent again, pitching on short rest after his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Thursday was called after 2 innings. He limited the Rangers to 5 hits in 6 innings of work and struck out 8, including Milton Bradley three times (Bradley would later get the Golden Sombrero).

But the Yankees couldn't must anything against Feldman save for a solo home run by Alex Rodriguez that rocketed in the Monuments area in left-center field. The Yankees only had 3 more hits off of Feldman in 3.2 innings and none the remainder of the game against the Rangers pen.

The Yankees had the first chance to score when Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi drew back to back walks to start the 2nd inning. But Jorge Posada flied out and Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera both grounded out. The Rangers took advantage of the good fortune and broke the scoreless tie in the 3rd.

Ian Kinsler, who leads the American League in extra base hits, stroked a 1-out double, and two baters later, came home on Josh Hamilton's RBI single. It was Hamilton's major league leading 80th ribbie.

The Rangers scored what proved to be the game winner in the 4th, when rookie David Murphy walked, moved to 2nd base on Marlon Byrd's slow grounder, and came home on rookie Chris Davis' double to the gap in right-center.

A-Rod's 534th career home run came with one out in the 4th and the Yankees later put the tying run on 2nd base when Posada doubled with two outs. But Cano grounded out to Michael Young at shortstop to preserve the lead.

The Yankees also stranded the tying run at 2nd in the 6th, after Brett Gardner picked up his first career stolen base, and at 3rd base in the 7th when Jason Giambi tripled with two outs. But Derek Jeter and Posada both failed in those clutch situations.

C.J. Wilson retired the Yankees without incident in the 9th to extend the Bomberless Bombers losing streak to two games. They've also lost 5 out of their last 7 games.


News and Notes

Derek Jeter's streak of 29 straight games of reaching safely ended with an 0-4 night.

Josh Hamilton's 80 RBI are the most at the end of June since Carlos Delgado, then of the Blue Jays, had 89 in 2003.

Brett Gardner was 0-3 with a stolen base in his MLB debut and showed off his blazing speed. He was removed for pinch-hitter Johnny Damon in the 8th inning.

Jason Giambi's triple was the 9th of his career.

Mike Mussina is 0-2 in his last 2 starts, despite allowing just 6 earned runs in 14 innings pitched. He's struck out 12 in the two games combined. Last night's start was the 519th of his career.

June 30, 2008

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Texas	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0		2	7	0
NY Yankees	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		1	4	0

Texas	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Kinsler, 2B	5	1	1	0	0	1	1	.321
Young, SS	4	0	3	0	0	0	1	.285
Hamilton, RF	3	0	1	1	1	0	2	.312
Bradley, DH	4	0	0	0	0	4	5	.318
Murphy, LF	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	.270
Byrd, CF	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	.245
Davis, C, 1B	4	0	1	1	0	1	0	.333
Saltalamacchia, C	4	0	1	0	0	2	1	.215
Vazquez, 3B	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	.320
Totals	33	2	7	2	4	10	16
BATTING 2B: Kinsler (26, Mussina), Davis, C (1, Mussina), Young 2 (22, Mussina, Veras). TB: Kinsler 2; Young 5; Hamilton; Davis, C 2; Saltalamacchia. RBI: Hamilton (80), Davis, C (4). 2-out RBI: Hamilton. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Murphy; Vazquez; Bradley; Byrd. Team LOB: 8. BASERUNNING CS: Saltalamacchia (1, 2nd base by Ramirez/Molina).

Texas	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Feldman (W, 2-3)	5.2	4	1	1	3	3	1	4.38
Francisco (H, 7)	1.1	0	0	0	0	2	0	3.66
Guardado	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3.18
Wright (H, 10)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.60
Wilson (S, 18)	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4.58

NY Yankees	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Gardner, LF	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.000
a-Damon, PH-LF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.315
Jeter, SS	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.280
Abreu, RF	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.283
Rodriguez, 3B	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	.322
Giambi, 1B	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.263
Posada, DH	4	0	1	0	0	1	3	.286
Cano, 2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	.242
Cabrera, CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.244
Molina, C	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	.228
Totals	30	1	4	1	3	6	10
a-Grounded out for Gardner in the 8th.
BATTING 2B: Posada (11, Feldman). 3B: Giambi (1, Feldman). HR: Rodriguez (16, 4th inning off Feldman, 0 on, 1 out). TB: Rodriguez 4; Giambi 3; Posada 2; Molina. RBI: Rodriguez (44). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cabrera 2; Cano; Jeter; Posada. Team LOB: 5. BASERUNNING SB: Rodriguez (11, 2nd base off Feldman/Saltalamacchia), Gardner (1, 2nd base off Feldman/Saltalamacchia). CS: Abreu (5, 2nd base by Feldman/Saltalamacchia).

NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Mussina (L, 10-6) 6.0 5 2 2 2 8 0 3.87 Ramirez 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.33 Veras 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.84 Giese 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.32

WP: Veras. IBB: Murphy (by Veras). Pitches-strikes: Feldman 105-60, Francisco 18-11, Guardado 0-0, Wright 11-7, Wilson 13-9, Mussina 103-68, Ramirez 9-7, Veras 24-10, Giese 10-5. Ground outs-fly outs: Feldman 9-4, Francisco 2-0, Guardado 0-0, Wright 2-0, Wilson 2-1, Mussina 2-8, Ramirez 1-0, Veras 0-2, Giese 1-2. Batters faced: Feldman 23, Francisco 4, Guardado 0, Wright 3, Wilson 3, Mussina 25, Ramirez 3, Veras 5, Giese 4. Inherited runners-scored: Francisco 1-0. Umpires: HP: Dan Iassogna. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Dale Scott. 3B: Ron Kulpa. Weather: 80 degrees, partly cloudy. Wind: 14 mph, In from LF. T: 3:04. Att: 53,045.

Yankees Fall Flat to Rangers

It's one thing when you get beaten by Oliver Perez. It's another when the Scott Feldman and the Texas Rangers hold you to one run. That's exactly what happened last night when the Yankees wasted another good start from Mike Mussina and lost to the Rangers 2-1.

Mussina was excellent again, pitching on short rest after his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates last Thursday was called after 2 innings. He limited the Rangers to 5 hits in 6 innings of work and struck out 8, including Milton Bradley three times (Bradley would later get the Golden Sombrero).

But the Yankees couldn't must anything against Feldman save for a solo home run by Alex Rodriguez that rocketed in the Monuments area in left-center field. The Yankees only had 3 more hits off of Feldman in 3.2 innings and none the remainder of the game against the Rangers pen.

The Yankees had the first chance to score when Alex Rodriguez and Jason Giambi drew back to back walks to start the 2nd inning. But Jorge Posada flied out and Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera both grounded out. The Rangers took advantage of the good fortune and broke the scoreless tie in the 3rd.

Ian Kinsler, who leads the American League in extra base hits, stroked a 1-out double, and two baters later, came home on Josh Hamilton's RBI single. It was Hamilton's major league leading 80th ribbie.

The Rangers scored what proved to be the game winner in the 4th, when rookie David Murphy walked, moved to 2nd base on Marlon Byrd's slow grounder, and came home on rookie Chris Davis' double to the gap in right-center.

A-Rod's 534th career home run came with one out in the 4th and the Yankees later put the tying run on 2nd base when Posada doubled with two outs. But Cano grounded out to Michael Young at shortstop to preserve the lead.

The Yankees also stranded the tying run at 2nd in the 6th, after Brett Gardner picked up his first career stolen base, and at 3rd base in the 7th when Jason Giambi tripled with two outs. But Derek Jeter and Posada both failed in those clutch situations.

C.J. Wilson retired the Yankees without incident in the 9th to extend the Bomberless Bombers losing streak to two games. They've also lost 5 out of their last 7 games.


News and Notes

Derek Jeter's streak of 29 straight games of reaching safely ended with an 0-4 night.

Josh Hamilton's 80 RBI are the most at the end of June since Carlos Delgado, then of the Blue Jays, had 89 in 2003.

Brett Gardner was 0-3 with a stolen base in his MLB debut and showed off his blazing speed. He was removed for pinch-hitter Johnny Damon in the 8th inning.

Jason Giambi's triple was the 9th of his career.

Mike Mussina is 0-2 in his last 2 starts, despite allowing just 6 earned runs in 14 innings pitched. He's struck out 12 in the two games combined. Last night's start was the 519th of his career.

June 30, 2008

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E
Texas	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0		2	7	0
NY Yankees	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0		1	4	0

Texas	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Kinsler, 2B	5	1	1	0	0	1	1	.321
Young, SS	4	0	3	0	0	0	1	.285
Hamilton, RF	3	0	1	1	1	0	2	.312
Bradley, DH	4	0	0	0	0	4	5	.318
Murphy, LF	2	1	0	0	2	0	2	.270
Byrd, CF	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	.245
Davis, C, 1B	4	0	1	1	0	1	0	.333
Saltalamacchia, C	4	0	1	0	0	2	1	.215
Vazquez, 3B	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	.320
Totals	33	2	7	2	4	10	16
BATTING 2B: Kinsler (26, Mussina), Davis, C (1, Mussina), Young 2 (22, Mussina, Veras). TB: Kinsler 2; Young 5; Hamilton; Davis, C 2; Saltalamacchia. RBI: Hamilton (80), Davis, C (4). 2-out RBI: Hamilton. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Murphy; Vazquez; Bradley; Byrd. Team LOB: 8. BASERUNNING CS: Saltalamacchia (1, 2nd base by Ramirez/Molina).

Texas	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Feldman (W, 2-3)	5.2	4	1	1	3	3	1	4.38
Francisco (H, 7)	1.1	0	0	0	0	2	0	3.66
Guardado	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3.18
Wright (H, 10)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.60
Wilson (S, 18)	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4.58

NY Yankees	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Gardner, LF	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.000
a-Damon, PH-LF	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.315
Jeter, SS	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.280
Abreu, RF	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	.283
Rodriguez, 3B	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	.322
Giambi, 1B	3	0	1	0	1	0	0	.263
Posada, DH	4	0	1	0	0	1	3	.286
Cano, 2B	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	.242
Cabrera, CF	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.244
Molina, C	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	.228
Totals	30	1	4	1	3	6	10
a-Grounded out for Gardner in the 8th.
BATTING 2B: Posada (11, Feldman). 3B: Giambi (1, Feldman). HR: Rodriguez (16, 4th inning off Feldman, 0 on, 1 out). TB: Rodriguez 4; Giambi 3; Posada 2; Molina. RBI: Rodriguez (44). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cabrera 2; Cano; Jeter; Posada. Team LOB: 5. BASERUNNING SB: Rodriguez (11, 2nd base off Feldman/Saltalamacchia), Gardner (1, 2nd base off Feldman/Saltalamacchia). CS: Abreu (5, 2nd base by Feldman/Saltalamacchia).

NY Yankees IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA Mussina (L, 10-6) 6.0 5 2 2 2 8 0 3.87 Ramirez 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3.33 Veras 1.0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2.84 Giese 1.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3.32

WP: Veras. IBB: Murphy (by Veras). Pitches-strikes: Feldman 105-60, Francisco 18-11, Guardado 0-0, Wright 11-7, Wilson 13-9, Mussina 103-68, Ramirez 9-7, Veras 24-10, Giese 10-5. Ground outs-fly outs: Feldman 9-4, Francisco 2-0, Guardado 0-0, Wright 2-0, Wilson 2-1, Mussina 2-8, Ramirez 1-0, Veras 0-2, Giese 1-2. Batters faced: Feldman 23, Francisco 4, Guardado 0, Wright 3, Wilson 3, Mussina 25, Ramirez 3, Veras 5, Giese 4. Inherited runners-scored: Francisco 1-0. Umpires: HP: Dan Iassogna. 1B: Bill Hohn. 2B: Dale Scott. 3B: Ron Kulpa. Weather: 80 degrees, partly cloudy. Wind: 14 mph, In from LF. T: 3:04. Att: 53,045.