Comments on: Two for Flinching

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:01:58 +0000

[16] Mystery of Robertson’s shitty pitches solved.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:26:15 +0000

[13] Aha..I was remember Reynolds 2-run HR in that same inning, which made the score 9-6. That was the one where Martin called for the pitch down and Robertson put it thigh high.

By: OldYanksFan

OldYanksFan — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:20:15 +0000

2 things:
1) People question things like ‘clutch’ and ‘momentum’. Are there such things? I can’t say, but human performance is ALWAYS affected by ‘your head’. I think the entire team is freaking… and pressing as a result. The only positive things I’ve noticed are ARod (who doesn’t really look great, but is a least standing) can still contribute, and Granderson actually hit a ball up the middle last night, and was rewarded with a hit.

2) You never know with Baseball…. but because of #1, I don’t think we have a chance. This isn’t fan pessimism, but just the realization that this team’s energy level is VERY low, while Baltimore is smellig blood and BELIEVING they will Win.

It is no coincidence they hit 6 HRs, and hit THREE in the last inning. They are POSITIVELY CHARGED. They believe. And that will put them over the top.

(My only hope is that Teix and Andy coming back gives this dead team a charge).

By: Greg G

Greg G — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:54:36 +0000

(5) I agree. Joba is done for this year. He can pitch BP before the game instead of in the game. Although he was ok 2 or 3 nights ago?

Robertson since coming back from that injury is not the same pitcher either.

The Yanks “youth movement” hit a major snag this year. Between Hughes and Nova’s uneven pitching, Bettances and Banuelos not putting it together (More injuries) and the biggest disappointment was Pineda getting injured in Spring Training.

These were the core that was going to enable the Yanks to pare down payroll. It will be interesting to see next years team. If the Yanks don’t get payroll under the luxury tax, they will be paying through the nose.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:41:02 +0000

[12] In the recap and in [3], we’re talking about the fastball from Robertson to Jones in the 8th. Robertson did miss his spot, he threw a meatball and Martin wanted it up and above the letters. I don’t know which pitch you are talking about.

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:34:11 +0000

[11] Are we talking about the same pitch? Singleton showed and talked about how Hughes missed his spot, and it sure looked that way to me on the replay…unless, we’re talking about different HRs.

By: Jon DeRosa

Jon DeRosa — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:30:00 +0000

[9] That’s not correct. You can watch the highlights on MLB.com, Martin clearly wants the fastball up, never deviates.

By: William Juliano

William Juliano — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:42:49 +0000

Excellent analogy. The Yankees have been bullying the Orioles for 15 years, but last night, while they were standing over them once again, having just knocked Baltimore to the ground, the plucky birds got up, looked the big bad Bronx Bombers in the eye, and then punched them right in the nose…three times!

By: monkeypants

monkeypants — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:23:39 +0000

[3] He didn’t…Robertson missed spot badly. You can see Martin setting up low and Robertson put it right down the middle.

By: thelarmis

thelarmis — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:59:07 +0000

FUCK.

By: Boatzilla

Boatzilla — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:58:58 +0000

[5] But he’s such a “feel good” story, coming back from all that adversity. We’ve got to play him, even if it means missing the playoffs. There are some things more important than winning, son.

(uh, please remind me what they are, Dad)

By: Boatzilla

Boatzilla — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:56:42 +0000

Love the header, Jon. Don’t forget the “Wipe!”

By: Mattpat11

Mattpat11 — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:32:55 +0000

[2] On a more serious note, its time to stop using Joba. Its a pennant race. That’s not the time to let your middle relief “work it out”

By: Ara Just Fair

Ara Just Fair — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 04:00:28 +0000

I turned the channel at 5-1 to watch something else. When I turned back Kay was bitching about 3 homers after the Yanks had tied it at 6 and the score was then 10-6. Holy fucking train wreck. Glad I missed the heartburn of this one. Ugh.

By: Chyll Will

Chyll Will — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:31:03 +0000

[2] Why on earth would Russell call for a fastball up in that situation? Am I wrong thinking this has been part of the problem most of the season?

By: Sliced Bread

Sliced Bread — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:09:09 +0000

Most disheartening loss of the year. I know it’s hotheaded and irrational but I wouldn’t care if they released David Robertson tonight. Phelps too. Such a weak pitching performance.

By: Mattpat11

Mattpat11 — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 02:48:40 +0000

Look. If we win the next three games, this game can be forgotten.

I have no faith in Phil Hughes tomorrow, but stranger things have happened.