Comments on: What’s Poppin’?

By: Evil Empire

Evil Empire — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:32:01 +0000

[447] I agree with you. Rest Phil until the spot comes up again and have him start and pitch 2 or 3 innings and then use Mitre or Aceves. Then let him go 3 innings the next time around, then 4-5 innings and so on. Maybe I’m too ambitious on the stretch out though.

By: RIYank

RIYank — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:18:09 +0000

[445] The latter — must be stretched out. He’s only thrown 49 innings so far, so there’s no way he’s going to hit the limit this year. No way. In fact, a lot of us are annoyed at the way he’s being used now because at this rate his inning count this year will be so low he will be on the same limit again next year. What a freaking waste.

I honestly think that right this moment they should be working out how Hughes will be the fifth starter for the rest of the season. Okay, spot start from Mire, whatever. But he should be put back on the path to being a starter.
And quick, before “He’s the Yankees answer to the burning 8th inning question!” meme gathers too much momentum…

By: seamus

seamus — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:16:40 +0000

[445] he isn’t stretched out. Upon reflection that seems like the right decision. Especially since Wang should be back.

By: Evil Empire

Evil Empire — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:13:29 +0000

Why wouldn’t they let Phil pitch? Is this because of phils inning limit or the fact that he’s been relieving for awhile and might need to be stretched out?

Mitre. Meh! Isn’t there anyone else who could pitch? What about the ghost of Kei igawawful?

By: seamus

seamus — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:07:54 +0000

[441] was just going to say that Pete Abe says the same thing. I know nothing about Mitre except that he has been not very good in a few short stints in the majors. ANy thoughts?

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:05:38 +0000

[441] so did Petey…

By: Evil Empire

Evil Empire — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:05:29 +0000

Yeah I’m sorry it had to come to that with Bum Rush. I gave him a wide berth after our exchange the other night.

There’s a guy at the Alabama football tailgate that I know that everyone calls “angry guy” (mainly cause he gets drunk and screams at people; last year he screamed at my kid). Bum seemed like an online version of Angry Guy.

By: cult of basebaal

cult of basebaal — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:03:43 +0000

Waldman said that Mitre seemed likely for the start …

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:53:05 +0000

[439] i commend you for taking the high road with the Bum situation. that whole thing was a “bummer” (eh eh eh!). i, for one, am glad it’s done. Thanks, Alex!

1 Game back, people!

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:44:23 +0000

[436] Girardi said Cano “misunderstood” what was asked. You know I feel about that response.