Read the full story.“I don’t know why,” Cashman said. “It’s our job to continue to look and see if there’s anything mechanically. He could still be just building arm strength from being down for so long.
“It’s starting to improve, though. His last two outings, he’s been popping a few more high-velocity fastballs. But he’s got more arm strength than he’s shown lately. He’s not coming at hitters with his full ability yet.”
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Hughes Lacking in Velocity
The NY Times' Tyler Kepner spoke with Brian Cashman about Phil Hughes' lack of velocity. Instead of averaging 91-93 mph, Hughes is only hitting 88-91.
Hughes Lacking in Velocity
The NY Times' Tyler Kepner spoke with Brian Cashman about Phil Hughes' lack of velocity. Instead of averaging 91-93 mph, Hughes is only hitting 88-91.
Read the full story.“I don’t know why,” Cashman said. “It’s our job to continue to look and see if there’s anything mechanically. He could still be just building arm strength from being down for so long.
“It’s starting to improve, though. His last two outings, he’s been popping a few more high-velocity fastballs. But he’s got more arm strength than he’s shown lately. He’s not coming at hitters with his full ability yet.”
Around the Horn (8/28)
Chase Utley had an immediate impact for the Phillies in his return from the DL. Playing his 1st game since July 26, when he suffered a broken hand, the All-Star 2nd Baseman had 3 hits, including a home run, and 2 RBI in the Phillie 9-2 win over the Mets.
Not so good news for Utley's teammate Freddy Garcia. The right-hander, who has not pitched since June 8, because of a shoulder strain, may need surgery.
Gary Sheffield's shoulder has been acting up again and it landed him on the 15-day DL on Monday. Why the Tigers waited, when they knew he couldn't play this weekend, is beyond anyone's guess. Perhaps they were afraid of being charged with racism.
Steroid Sammy Sosa has decided he wants to come back for at least 1 more season. It's not likely to happen in Texas, but perhaps Mets GM Omar Minaya will finally land his man.
Hearst newspapers argued in court yesterday that names revealed to George Mitchell from steroid user/abuser/stoolie Kirk Radomski, should be made public. Read more.
Not so good news for Utley's teammate Freddy Garcia. The right-hander, who has not pitched since June 8, because of a shoulder strain, may need surgery.
Gary Sheffield's shoulder has been acting up again and it landed him on the 15-day DL on Monday. Why the Tigers waited, when they knew he couldn't play this weekend, is beyond anyone's guess. Perhaps they were afraid of being charged with racism.
Steroid Sammy Sosa has decided he wants to come back for at least 1 more season. It's not likely to happen in Texas, but perhaps Mets GM Omar Minaya will finally land his man.
Hearst newspapers argued in court yesterday that names revealed to George Mitchell from steroid user/abuser/stoolie Kirk Radomski, should be made public. Read more.
Around the Horn (8/28)
Chase Utley had an immediate impact for the Phillies in his return from the DL. Playing his 1st game since July 26, when he suffered a broken hand, the All-Star 2nd Baseman had 3 hits, including a home run, and 2 RBI in the Phillie 9-2 win over the Mets.
Not so good news for Utley's teammate Freddy Garcia. The right-hander, who has not pitched since June 8, because of a shoulder strain, may need surgery.
Gary Sheffield's shoulder has been acting up again and it landed him on the 15-day DL on Monday. Why the Tigers waited, when they knew he couldn't play this weekend, is beyond anyone's guess. Perhaps they were afraid of being charged with racism.
Steroid Sammy Sosa has decided he wants to come back for at least 1 more season. It's not likely to happen in Texas, but perhaps Mets GM Omar Minaya will finally land his man.
Hearst newspapers argued in court yesterday that names revealed to George Mitchell from steroid user/abuser/stoolie Kirk Radomski, should be made public. Read more.
Not so good news for Utley's teammate Freddy Garcia. The right-hander, who has not pitched since June 8, because of a shoulder strain, may need surgery.
Gary Sheffield's shoulder has been acting up again and it landed him on the 15-day DL on Monday. Why the Tigers waited, when they knew he couldn't play this weekend, is beyond anyone's guess. Perhaps they were afraid of being charged with racism.
Steroid Sammy Sosa has decided he wants to come back for at least 1 more season. It's not likely to happen in Texas, but perhaps Mets GM Omar Minaya will finally land his man.
Hearst newspapers argued in court yesterday that names revealed to George Mitchell from steroid user/abuser/stoolie Kirk Radomski, should be made public. Read more.
Tigers Bag Moose
Mike Mussina may have made Joe Torre's decision making process about the rotation a little easier last night. The Tigers clobbered Mussina for 6 runs in 3 innings en route to a 16-0 blowout. Mussina told pitching Ron Guidry, "I don't what know to do.", as his own frustration mounted even more than our own watching it. It was the first time in his 17 year career that Mussina (8-10) gave up 6 or more runs in 3 straight starts.After Edwar Ramirez gave up 1 run in an inning, Sean Henn took one for the team, throwing 79 pitches in 2-plus innings. He was charged with 9 runs, 7 of them earned. The Yankees are expected to call up a reliever today - perhaps Chris Britton will finally get a chance - with Henn most likely sent down since he wouldn't be able to pitch for several days.
All Tigers starter Justin Verlander would have had to do was throw his glove out on the mound to earn his 14th win in 19 decisions. The hard throwing right-hander had a 6-0 lead after 3 innings and the Yankees bats reflected their overall sense that there was no way they were winning this one. Verlander, who went 7 innings, and Zach Miner limited the Yankees to just 3 hits.
Mussina's night could have been even worse or shorter had it not been for an outstanding play by Melky Cabrera. The center fielder raced back to the wall to snare a bases loaded drive by Carlos Guillen in the 1st inning. Instead of 3 runs, the Tigers settled for just 1. Robinson Cano also threw out Curtis Granderson trying to score from 3rd on an infield grounder. But after the Tigers scored 2 in the 2nd and 3 more in the 3rd (do you a see pattern here?), Torre had no choice but to finally remove his veteran starter.Now the decision making process begins in earnest to determine whether it's Mussina, Kei Igawa, Steven White, Jeff Karstens, Matt DeSalvo, Ian Kennedy or someone else to take Mussina's next turn in the rotation.
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One week after taking 3 of 4 from the Tigers at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees gave it back, losing 3 of 4 at Comerica Park. The Yankees now trail the Red Sox by 8 games in the AL East. They remain 2 back (3 in the loss column) of Seattle in the Wild Card, after the Mariners were shutout by the Angels last night.
Derek Jeter returned to the lineup after missing 1 game with a sore knee. His 0-3 night left him 1 for his last 18.
Mike Mussina's ERA has jumped from 4.50 to 5.53 over his last 3 starts, 2 against Detroit and 1 vs. LA.
There's speculation that since Matt DeSalvo pitched last night for Scranton he would be the natural answer to take Mussina's next start. But considering the fact that DeSalvo allowed 16 runs in his last 14 innings, over 5 starts, for the Yankees, that would NOT be a wise choice.
Tigers Bag Moose
Mike Mussina may have made Joe Torre's decision making process about the rotation a little easier last night. The Tigers clobbered Mussina for 6 runs in 3 innings en route to a 16-0 blowout. Mussina told pitching Ron Guidry, "I don't what know to do.", as his own frustration mounted even more than our own watching it. It was the first time in his 17 year career that Mussina (8-10) gave up 6 or more runs in 3 straight starts.After Edwar Ramirez gave up 1 run in an inning, Sean Henn took one for the team, throwing 79 pitches in 2-plus innings. He was charged with 9 runs, 7 of them earned. The Yankees are expected to call up a reliever today - perhaps Chris Britton will finally get a chance - with Henn most likely sent down since he wouldn't be able to pitch for several days.
All Tigers starter Justin Verlander would have had to do was throw his glove out on the mound to earn his 14th win in 19 decisions. The hard throwing right-hander had a 6-0 lead after 3 innings and the Yankees bats reflected their overall sense that there was no way they were winning this one. Verlander, who went 7 innings, and Zach Miner limited the Yankees to just 3 hits.
Mussina's night could have been even worse or shorter had it not been for an outstanding play by Melky Cabrera. The center fielder raced back to the wall to snare a bases loaded drive by Carlos Guillen in the 1st inning. Instead of 3 runs, the Tigers settled for just 1. Robinson Cano also threw out Curtis Granderson trying to score from 3rd on an infield grounder. But after the Tigers scored 2 in the 2nd and 3 more in the 3rd (do you a see pattern here?), Torre had no choice but to finally remove his veteran starter.Now the decision making process begins in earnest to determine whether it's Mussina, Kei Igawa, Steven White, Jeff Karstens, Matt DeSalvo, Ian Kennedy or someone else to take Mussina's next turn in the rotation.
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One week after taking 3 of 4 from the Tigers at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees gave it back, losing 3 of 4 at Comerica Park. The Yankees now trail the Red Sox by 8 games in the AL East. They remain 2 back (3 in the loss column) of Seattle in the Wild Card, after the Mariners were shutout by the Angels last night.
Derek Jeter returned to the lineup after missing 1 game with a sore knee. His 0-3 night left him 1 for his last 18.
Mike Mussina's ERA has jumped from 4.50 to 5.53 over his last 3 starts, 2 against Detroit and 1 vs. LA.
There's speculation that since Matt DeSalvo pitched last night for Scranton he would be the natural answer to take Mussina's next start. But considering the fact that DeSalvo allowed 16 runs in his last 14 innings, over 5 starts, for the Yankees, that would NOT be a wise choice.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Tonight's Lineup (8/27)
Mussina vs. Verlander
Yankees
Yankees
| J. Damon lf | |||||||||
| D. Jeter ss | |||||||||
| B. Abreu rf | |||||||||
| A. Rodriguez 3b | |||||||||
| H. Matsui dh | |||||||||
| J. Posada c | |||||||||
| J. Giambi 1b | |||||||||
| R. Cano 2b | |||||||||
| M. Cabrera cf | |||||||||
| Tigers | |||||||||
| C. Granderson cf | |||||||||
| P. Polanco 2b | |||||||||
| M. Thames lf | |||||||||
| M. Ordonez dh | |||||||||
| C. Guillen ss | |||||||||
| I. Rodriguez c | |||||||||
| S. Casey 1b | |||||||||
| R. Raburn rf | |||||||||
| B. Inge 3b | |||||||||
Tonight's Lineup (8/27)
Mussina vs. Verlander
Yankees
Yankees
| J. Damon lf | |||||||||
| D. Jeter ss | |||||||||
| B. Abreu rf | |||||||||
| A. Rodriguez 3b | |||||||||
| H. Matsui dh | |||||||||
| J. Posada c | |||||||||
| J. Giambi 1b | |||||||||
| R. Cano 2b | |||||||||
| M. Cabrera cf | |||||||||
| Tigers | |||||||||
| C. Granderson cf | |||||||||
| P. Polanco 2b | |||||||||
| M. Thames lf | |||||||||
| M. Ordonez dh | |||||||||
| C. Guillen ss | |||||||||
| I. Rodriguez c | |||||||||
| S. Casey 1b | |||||||||
| R. Raburn rf | |||||||||
| B. Inge 3b | |||||||||
Astros Drop the Ax
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Houston Astros have sent manager Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura to the unemployment line. The Astros are just 58-73 this season, 2 years after making it to the World Series. Bench coach Cecil Cooper takes over as interim manager.
Although they signed Carlos Lee this off-season, the Astros took a big hit with the loss of Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens.
Source
Although they signed Carlos Lee this off-season, the Astros took a big hit with the loss of Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens.
Source
Astros Drop the Ax
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Houston Astros have sent manager Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura to the unemployment line. The Astros are just 58-73 this season, 2 years after making it to the World Series. Bench coach Cecil Cooper takes over as interim manager.
Although they signed Carlos Lee this off-season, the Astros took a big hit with the loss of Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens.
Source
Although they signed Carlos Lee this off-season, the Astros took a big hit with the loss of Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens.
Source
Slipping Away
Phil Hughes only allowed 4 hits over 6 innings, but 3 were home runs as the Detroit Tigers held off the Yankees 5-4. The Yankees jumped on starter Jair Jurrjens, who left in the 2nd with a shoulder injury, and Chad Durbin, but the Tigers bullpen, reinvigorated by the return of Joel Zumaya shut down the Bombers over the final 4 2-3 innings.Todd Jones picked up his 33rd save with some big defensive help by Carlos Guillen. Guillen, who is usually manning shortstop for the Tigers, played 1st Base and show his defensive skills in the 9th. He went in the hole between 1st and 2nd to take a hit away from Hideki Matsui, and Jones helped him out, leaping to catch Guillen's high throw, and getting his foot on 1st Base in time. Jason Giambi gave the Yankees another chance with a single, but with pinch-runner Shelley Duncan aboard, Guillen turned Robinson Cano's grounder into a game ending 3-6-3 double play.
The Tigers got off to a fast start against Hughes, whose fastball was straight for much of the day. Curtis Granderson hit what appeared to be harmless fly to shallow, but the ball fell past the outstretched glove of Matsui, and bounced all the way to the wall. The speedy Granderson raced around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Guillen, who hit a walk-off home run on Friday, went the traditional route, smacking a 2-run HR to right for a 3-0 Tigers lead.
Giambi got a run back in the 2nd with his 12th home run of the year. It was also the last batter of the day for the Tigers rookie starter, Jurrjens. Making just his 3rd start in the majors, Jurrjens felt soreness in his right shoulder and was removed.
Hughes (2-2) gave up the long ball again in the 3rd when Marcus Thames hit 15th of the year with a man aboard. Cano got the Yankees right back in it in the 4th when he hit a 431-foot, 3-run blast to dead center field, cutting the Tigers lead to 5-4.Hughes settled down, retiring 11 of the final 12 hitters he faced, and Kyle Farnsworth and Luis Vizcaino threw a scoreless inning each. But the Yankees couldn't solve the trio of Bobby Seay (1-0), Zumaya, and Jones.
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The Yankees are now 11-19 in 1-run and extra inning games.
Derek Jeter missed Sunday's game with wear and tear in his right knee and expects to play tonight. Joe Torre may feel otherwise.
Slipping Away
Phil Hughes only allowed 4 hits over 6 innings, but 3 were home runs as the Detroit Tigers held off the Yankees 5-4. The Yankees jumped on starter Jair Jurrjens, who left in the 2nd with a shoulder injury, and Chad Durbin, but the Tigers bullpen, reinvigorated by the return of Joel Zumaya shut down the Bombers over the final 4 2-3 innings.Todd Jones picked up his 33rd save with some big defensive help by Carlos Guillen. Guillen, who is usually manning shortstop for the Tigers, played 1st Base and show his defensive skills in the 9th. He went in the hole between 1st and 2nd to take a hit away from Hideki Matsui, and Jones helped him out, leaping to catch Guillen's high throw, and getting his foot on 1st Base in time. Jason Giambi gave the Yankees another chance with a single, but with pinch-runner Shelley Duncan aboard, Guillen turned Robinson Cano's grounder into a game ending 3-6-3 double play.
The Tigers got off to a fast start against Hughes, whose fastball was straight for much of the day. Curtis Granderson hit what appeared to be harmless fly to shallow, but the ball fell past the outstretched glove of Matsui, and bounced all the way to the wall. The speedy Granderson raced around the bases for an inside-the-park home run. Guillen, who hit a walk-off home run on Friday, went the traditional route, smacking a 2-run HR to right for a 3-0 Tigers lead.
Giambi got a run back in the 2nd with his 12th home run of the year. It was also the last batter of the day for the Tigers rookie starter, Jurrjens. Making just his 3rd start in the majors, Jurrjens felt soreness in his right shoulder and was removed.
Hughes (2-2) gave up the long ball again in the 3rd when Marcus Thames hit 15th of the year with a man aboard. Cano got the Yankees right back in it in the 4th when he hit a 431-foot, 3-run blast to dead center field, cutting the Tigers lead to 5-4.Hughes settled down, retiring 11 of the final 12 hitters he faced, and Kyle Farnsworth and Luis Vizcaino threw a scoreless inning each. But the Yankees couldn't solve the trio of Bobby Seay (1-0), Zumaya, and Jones.
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The Yankees are now 11-19 in 1-run and extra inning games.
Derek Jeter missed Sunday's game with wear and tear in his right knee and expects to play tonight. Joe Torre may feel otherwise.
Top Pick to Have TJ Surgery
The Yankees number one pick in this year's amateur draft, Andrew Brackman, will undergo Tommy John surgery. It was thought that surgery would be needed eventually, but it has now been decided that the time is right. Dr. James Andrews will be performing the surgery.Brackman recently signed a four-year deal worth $4.5 million that includes a $3.3 million signing bonus and could escalate to $13.8 million if incentives are met.
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Photo courtesy of minorleaguebaseball.com
Top Pick to Have TJ Surgery
The Yankees number one pick in this year's amateur draft, Andrew Brackman, will undergo Tommy John surgery. It was thought that surgery would be needed eventually, but it has now been decided that the time is right. Dr. James Andrews will be performing the surgery.Brackman recently signed a four-year deal worth $4.5 million that includes a $3.3 million signing bonus and could escalate to $13.8 million if incentives are met.
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Photo courtesy of minorleaguebaseball.com
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