Comments on: Yankee Panky: Joba and the Playoffs http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/ Development site for Bronx Banter Blog's upcoming look and feel Wed, 22 May 2013 01:21:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Will Weiss http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218039 Will Weiss Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:00:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218039 [6] Yankees have hit .273 against Jackson. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/bvsp?playerId=5842&teamId=10 ... Much of the big numbers were posted when Jackson was with the Rays. This year, his line is incredible against the Yankees: 2 starts, 13 IP, 9 H, 2 R, (2 solo home runs allowed), 6 BB, 8 K, .196 BAA. I think I'd rather have the Yankees face the Twins. The Yankees will lean toward the two off-days no matter what, which will lead Leyland to use Verlander and Jackson twice, if necessary, and neither would pitch on short rest. That's daunting, if you ask me. [6] Yankees have hit .273 against Jackson. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/bvsp?playerId=5842&teamId=10 … Much of the big numbers were posted when Jackson was with the Rays. This year, his line is incredible against the Yankees: 2 starts, 13 IP, 9 H, 2 R, (2 solo home runs allowed), 6 BB, 8 K, .196 BAA.

I think I’d rather have the Yankees face the Twins. The Yankees will lean toward the two off-days no matter what, which will lead Leyland to use Verlander and Jackson twice, if necessary, and neither would pitch on short rest. That’s daunting, if you ask me.

]]> By: Will Weiss http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218038 Will Weiss Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218038 [2] Around the trade deadline -- and mind you, I have no proof for this, but it was a thought -- I wondered if the Yankees would trade Joba for Roy Halladay. I still think it's a possibility for the offseason. One of those things I just can't get out of my head. I don't think it's a good move, but we've seen stranger things happen. That's more of what I meant by he's pitching for his future ... his future on the Yankees. [2] Around the trade deadline — and mind you, I have no proof for this, but it was a thought — I wondered if the Yankees would trade Joba for Roy Halladay. I still think it’s a possibility for the offseason. One of those things I just can’t get out of my head. I don’t think it’s a good move, but we’ve seen stranger things happen.

That’s more of what I meant by he’s pitching for his future … his future on the Yankees.

]]> By: OldYanksFan http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218037 OldYanksFan Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:16:59 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218037 The question (STILL unanswered here at the Banter) is: Which is the better match up for us? Our #4, Joba against their #4, Zach Miner (4.36), A. Galarraga (5.64), J. Washburn (7.33) -OR- Our #2, AJ against their #2, E. Jackson (3.25 ERA) ? I would need to see some numbers on how we have hit against Jackson, but I think we have a better chance of winning the game of #4s then of #2s. The question (STILL unanswered here at the Banter) is:
Which is the better match up for us?

Our #4, Joba against their #4,
Zach Miner (4.36), A. Galarraga (5.64), J. Washburn (7.33)

-OR-

Our #2, AJ against their #2,
E. Jackson (3.25 ERA)

?

I would need to see some numbers on how we have hit against Jackson, but I think we have a better chance of winning the game of #4s then of #2s.

]]> By: Rich http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218036 Rich Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:08:41 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218036 I think Joba's reduced arm strength has been the biggest factor in this season's struggles, probably causing him to alter his mechanics. I'm confident that he will be fully recovered next season. As for the playoffs, I just want to see the team play relaxed and confident, so that their true talent level emerges. Too often since 2004, their hitters pressed which can be seen in the disparity between their regular season and playoff ISO D. I think Joba’s reduced arm strength has been the biggest factor in this season’s struggles, probably causing him to alter his mechanics. I’m confident that he will be fully recovered next season.

As for the playoffs, I just want to see the team play relaxed and confident, so that their true talent level emerges. Too often since 2004, their hitters pressed which can be seen in the disparity between their regular season and playoff ISO D.

]]> By: Chyll Will http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218035 Chyll Will Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:31:42 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218035 [3] It means that Mitre on the post-season roster still scares the hell out of you... [3] It means that Mitre on the post-season roster still scares the hell out of you…

]]> By: Horace Clarke Era http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218034 Horace Clarke Era Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:32:27 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218034 future, sorry ... what is a fitire? (What you get when your ass is too close to the coals?) future, sorry … what is a fitire? (What you get when your ass is too close to the coals?)

]]> By: Horace Clarke Era http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218033 Horace Clarke Era Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:31:37 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218033 I am inclined to agree that putting Joba to the coals has an element of covering their own asses. It is fair to say he pitched badly for a month and a half. It is also fair to say that the handling of his season was really, really weird. On the other hand, I do not believe he is 'pitching for his fitire' in any significant way. For his spot in this post-season, yes. But his future is a long time, and not even this coming spring will 'decide' that. There's enough obvious talent there that a 23 year old will get time. Maybe not from NY, but he'll get it. Saw this: "The Yankees plan to start A.J. Burnett, Chad Gaudin, and Chamberlain against Kansas City next week. That would enable them to flip flop Burnett and Andy Pettitte, with Burnett following CC Sabathia and starting Game 2 of the playoffs. " That makes sense, and addresses some questions raised here a few days back. I am inclined to agree that putting Joba to the coals has an element of covering their own asses. It is fair to say he pitched badly for a month and a half. It is also fair to say that the handling of his season was really, really weird. On the other hand, I do not believe he is ‘pitching for his fitire’ in any significant way. For his spot in this post-season, yes. But his future is a long time, and not even this coming spring will ‘decide’ that. There’s enough obvious talent there that a 23 year old will get time. Maybe not from NY, but he’ll get it.

Saw this: “The Yankees plan to start A.J. Burnett, Chad Gaudin, and Chamberlain against Kansas City next week. That would enable them to flip flop Burnett and Andy Pettitte, with Burnett following CC Sabathia and starting Game 2 of the playoffs. ”

That makes sense, and addresses some questions raised here a few days back.

]]> By: RagingTartabull http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2009/09/26/yankee-panky-joba-and-the-playoffs/#comment-218032 RagingTartabull Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:40:50 +0000 http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/?p=24349#comment-218032 <i>Put it this way: there’s no reason to call “The Wolf.”</i> Jules, you ride with me. Vincent, you follow in my Acura. Put it this way: there’s no reason to call “The Wolf.”

Jules, you ride with me. Vincent, you follow in my Acura.

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