tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post3972277200634579395..comments2024-03-28T17:00:25.774-04:00Comments on The Greedy Pinstripes: Yankees Survive AprilDaniel Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04212584396848733519noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-33836882061441547322013-05-03T12:35:04.000-04:002013-05-03T12:35:04.000-04:00the whole first half/second half argument against ...the whole first half/second half argument against pineda is kinda hogwash though.... look at his month by month numbers (ERA/FIP/xFIP) splits, his K's, BB's etc. there was also a big stink about his velocity drop, which didn't happen until his last game when he pitched on ten days rest, which looks like it was something mechanical when you consider the extreme movement on his pitches that last day. i didn't see it on TV, but it appeared as if he was flying open all night, with the ball cutting all over the place. guys don't like to pitch on one or two extra days rest, let alone five.<br><br>their best bet is to keep his velocity under wraps so the smarmy reporters don't have their hand in forcing the issue once again. just let the guy get strong, get his work in and worry about that as it comes. if there is another spectacle like last year i'm going to throw up in my shoes and mail them to mathews and marchand.jimmytoucanhttp://gravatar.com/jimmytoucannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-83551109830915397392013-05-04T05:51:39.000-04:002013-05-04T05:51:39.000-04:00jimmy, My mistake, I'll buy that. I just hope ...jimmy, My mistake, I'll buy that. I just hope the Yanks can get a break and have one of their young pitchers become a #2. Pineda could be that man. Whether it's this year or next I would just like to see him return to form injury free.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-11250654337364103482013-05-02T14:51:06.000-04:002013-05-02T14:51:06.000-04:00fishjam, I would be happy to have him as one of th...fishjam, I would be happy to have him as one of the starters for the Yanks next year, I really liked this kid the first half of the season a few years ago in Seattle.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-90975703236294806962013-05-02T14:59:57.000-04:002013-05-02T14:59:57.000-04:00fishjam, your right, the Robertson injury really w...fishjam, your right, the Robertson injury really worries me, along with Kelly pitching in the 7th. I might think of moving either Warren or Nuno into that role for a short period of time, and I would bring up Monty.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-17926214482580831842013-05-02T14:47:49.000-04:002013-05-02T14:47:49.000-04:00That sucks as Joba was starting to look pretty goo...That sucks as Joba was starting to look pretty good. And to make matters worse, Robertson tweaked his hamstring.<br><br>Think i would definitely consider bringing up Montgomery now. Eppley has not pitched well in Scranton while Montgomery has had as much success in AAA as he's had at every level. I think he's just about ready to be a regular part of a MLB bullpen. The only concern I bet the yankees have is bringing him up just to be sent back down in 2 weeks.<br><br>I don't think they'll call on Montgomery unless the injury to Robertson requires missing some time. He's listed as day to day and with the off day he might be alright. However, hamstring injuries don't tend to go away without rest and can easily be aggravated.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-44771970049761473222013-05-02T14:30:17.000-04:002013-05-02T14:30:17.000-04:00I read "he pitched at 93 and was up to 95&quo...I read "he pitched at 93 and was up to 95" but a good sign without a doubt considering he wasn't near that in ST last year and that velo is only a couple of ticks off his 2011 readings in Seattle. Will try to temper my enthusiasm until i see him pitching in minor lg rehab starts as I'd expect some ups and downs coming back from shoulder surgery.<br><br>Anything they get from him in the 2nd half will bea bonus in my book. I just hope he can be 100% and a solid starter for 2014.fishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-91967329131871052562013-05-02T12:59:09.000-04:002013-05-02T12:59:09.000-04:00Joba to the DL, can't believe all the injuries...Joba to the DL, can't believe all the injuries. Who comes up next, will it be Eppley or Monty. I liked the way Eppley and Rapada pitched out of different windows last year, but both have struggled lately. Kelly pitching the 7th could be a problem.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-30994485588643498202013-05-02T13:39:25.000-04:002013-05-02T13:39:25.000-04:00Cashman confirms that Pineda was throwing 94-96 mp...Cashman confirms that Pineda was throwing 94-96 mph, good news.dougnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676591017018865408.post-55059197310398314212013-05-01T17:30:17.000-04:002013-05-01T17:30:17.000-04:00Good recap Matt. With all of the injuries I don&#...Good recap Matt. With all of the injuries I don't think they could have asked for a better April. You mentioned all of the guys who played great and carried them, but what is encouraging is some of the guys who struggled are starting to turn the corner:<br><br>1) Hughes is throwing the ball well his last 2 starts and Phelps in place of Nova may also be a plus<br><br>2) The speedy trio of Ichiro, Gardner and Nunez are getting it going. Ichiro and Nunez were brutal most of the month but both are hitting very well lately. gardner has hit OK and better than epected with 3 HRs and 12 RBIs but he has had a slow start stealing bases.<br><br>3) Overbay started a little slow and has had a lot of clutch hits lately<br><br>4) The back end of the pen has been great with Logan and Joba in particular throwing much better the last 2 weeks after poor starts.<br><br>5) Adding Nuno to the pen will be a plus providing a 2nd lefty and a guy who can go multi-inningsfishjam25http://fishjam25.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com