Comments on: Yankees 6, Braves 4 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Thu, 23 May 2013 01:28:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157302 Bum Rush Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:28:57 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157302 @10 Right, so I can see them thinking that Coke can throw 3 innings in a pinch. Then after the game they demote him for ten days and bring up Aceves or Tomko. If they get used in those ten days, swap out the weakest arm for Robertson or Jackson. @10

Right, so I can see them thinking that Coke can throw 3 innings in a pinch. Then after the game they demote him for ten days and bring up Aceves or Tomko. If they get used in those ten days, swap out the weakest arm for Robertson or Jackson.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157301 monkeypants Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:56:22 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157301 [6] But of course, the problem is solved with your solution at [2]: to use AAA to swap in arms as needed. I'd rather not burn a roster spot on a long man who may not ever be needed, when the team is carrying 12 pitchers AND is stacked with arms at AAA...all for a two week stretch in April. [6] But of course, the problem is solved with your solution at [2]: to use AAA to swap in arms as needed. I’d rather not burn a roster spot on a long man who may not ever be needed, when the team is carrying 12 pitchers AND is stacked with arms at AAA…all for a two week stretch in April.

]]> By: Mr. Max http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157300 Mr. Max Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:20:49 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157300 Sorry, the fear IS Ohlendorf-itis Sorry, the fear IS Ohlendorf-itis

]]> By: Mr. Max http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157299 Mr. Max Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:20:26 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157299 Alby was a starter, Coke was a starter, so they can cover emergencies. The fear if Ohlendorf-itis... Bruney and Veras can't be swapped regularly because they are out of options, so unless they are traded, they stay on the 25 man. They don't make it past waivers. Alby was a starter, Coke was a starter, so they can cover emergencies. The fear if Ohlendorf-itis…

Bruney and Veras can’t be swapped regularly because they are out of options, so unless they are traded, they stay on the 25 man. They don’t make it past waivers.

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157298 Bum Rush Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:44:54 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157298 @5 Good point. I'm sure they're thinking that too. @5

Good point. I’m sure they’re thinking that too.

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157297 Bum Rush Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:43:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157297 @4 From April 8 to the 22nd they play everyday. If one pitcher, say Wang, gets run up early on the 11th, then two days later another, say Joba, burns through 100 pitches in 4 innings, the bullpen is a mess without one guy to pick up three or four innings. @4

From April 8 to the 22nd they play everyday. If one pitcher, say Wang, gets run up early on the 11th, then two days later another, say Joba, burns through 100 pitches in 4 innings, the bullpen is a mess without one guy to pick up three or four innings.

]]> By: tommyl http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157296 tommyl Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:52:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157296 I also don't see why Coke can't be a usual reliever and then used as a long man in emergencies. He was a starter for almost all of last year. I also don’t see why Coke can’t be a usual reliever and then used as a long man in emergencies. He was a starter for almost all of last year.

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157295 monkeypants Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:58:13 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157295 [2] I still don't understand why this team (indeed, most any team in this day of 12 and 13-man pitching staffs) would need to carry a long man. [2] I still don’t understand why this team (indeed, most any team in this day of 12 and 13-man pitching staffs) would need to carry a long man.

]]> By: RIYank http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157294 RIYank Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:37:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157294 So, have I got this right? The bullpen will definitely include Mo, Bruney, Veras, Coke, Edwar, Marte and the question is whether they'll add Tomko or Albaladejo? So, have I got this right? The bullpen will definitely include

Mo, Bruney, Veras, Coke, Edwar, Marte

and the question is whether they’ll add Tomko or Albaladejo?

]]> By: Bum Rush http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157293 Bum Rush Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:33:40 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157293 <i>Farming both out, however, would be inexcusable.</i> I really hope they start using Scranton as the place holder for the 26th and 27th men, especially in the bullpen. With the number of arms, they can easily swap out folks based on needs. For instance, they could scrap the long man to start the season then bring him after the second series and swap out the weakest link for, what, ten days? With at least Robertson, Jackson, Claggett, Giese, and Aceves they can mix and match if other guys are struggling. There's no reason to carry a pitcher if they're not getting the job done - that included Veras as well as Bruney. ----- Anyone know what Nolte throws? ---- Giese gets DFA'd for Berroa or Peña? Farming both out, however, would be inexcusable.

I really hope they start using Scranton as the place holder for the 26th and 27th men, especially in the bullpen. With the number of arms, they can easily swap out folks based on needs. For instance, they could scrap the long man to start the season then bring him after the second series and swap out the weakest link for, what, ten days? With at least Robertson, Jackson, Claggett, Giese, and Aceves they can mix and match if other guys are struggling. There’s no reason to carry a pitcher if they’re not getting the job done – that included Veras as well as Bruney.

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Anyone know what Nolte throws?

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Giese gets DFA’d for Berroa or Peña?

]]> By: monkeypants http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/03/29/yankees-6-braves-4/#comment-157292 monkeypants Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:15:21 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=12254#comment-157292 So, it looks to me like Tomko has all but sealed up a roster spot. I have a feeling someone is going to get the axe...that is, unless Cabrera or Gardner is traded to clear a space on the 40-man. So, it looks to me like Tomko has all but sealed up a roster spot. I have a feeling someone is going to get the axe…that is, unless Cabrera or Gardner is traded to clear a space on the 40-man.

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