Yankees spend lots of money, still lose to the Reds 13-11

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2009 4:26 PM EST Comment 34 comments

The wind was blowing out today. Don't believe me? Look at the score! Sheesh.

Plus:

There were 8 HRs hit on the day, including 5 by the Reds. Chris Dickerson hit 2 home runs, plus Joey Votto, Laynce Nix, and Craig Tatum added to the fun.
Tatum's home run was a grand slam that gave the Reds a 12-11 lead.
Votto had two hits on the day, including his second home run of the Spring. I wish the season was starting tomorrow. Dude is rocking right now.
The Reds made two more outs on the bases today. By my count, that's 7 in 5 games. (Did I miss any from yesterday's game?) I know it's just the Spring, but seriously, this kind of stuff needs to be fixed soon.
The pitchers didn't really have a shot today. It sounds like every flyball to the outfield had a shot at going out. Harang gave up 3 runs in 3 IP, including a HR to Brett Gardner. It was a formidable Yankees lineup, so I'm not too concerned this early in Spring.
David Weathers, Arthur Rhodes, and Francisco Cordero did not do much to give me confidence about the bullpen. They gave up 8 ER in their combined 3 innings pitched. Very veterany.
The youngsters out of the pen performed much better, as Ben Jukich, James Avery, and Justin Smith closed out the game with 3 shutout innings, albeit against lesser competition.

The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game is Chris Dickerson who went 3 for 3 with 2 HR and 4 RBI on the day. Dickerson receives a $50 gift certificate to the Church of Baseball blog.

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what does $50 at the Church of Baseball get him?

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Mar 1, 2009 4:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A Daedalus Dae Planner

by Brendanukkah on Mar 1, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

A giant labyrinth and a pair of wax wings.

Don’t fly too close to the sun, kid.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Mar 1, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

1 less week in Purgatory.

Sorry if that was too religious.

I laid my bed and I'm going to have to sit on it. - A-Roid the Liar

by PeteyHendrix on Mar 1, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You're forgiven.

"Dr. Two-Brains has a strange name because he does have two brains but he's not really a doctor. He just steals cheese."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 1, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

now that indulgences are back and all...

I found grace inside a game.

by Daedalus on Mar 1, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't hope the season starts tomorrow.

Our pitching is rrrrough.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Mar 1, 2009 4:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

i'm not concerned about Coco

he might be a little behind because he was held back a bit. Why did the Red’s run him out there knowing he was hurt, in a lost season? I mean leg injuries can alter mechanics and lead to arm injuries.

I am worried about Weathers and Rhodes, but I’ve been worried since 2005. Rhodes is probably dead weight. I would rather have Affeldt out there. I am less confident about this years bullpen, beyond Coco and Burton, I don’t trust to many guys out there. Lincoln’s elbow could blow up at anytime, or last year may have been an outlier. Bray put up a WHIP of 1.57 last year, and may open up on the DL. I would feel much better about the bullpen if Affeldt were out there, so the Reds would have another dependable arm besides Coco and Burton.

Plus sMarty said Burton is the 7th inning man, which leads me to believe weathers will be misused in the 8th inning.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Mar 1, 2009 4:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Don’t count me among the Arthur Rhodes contract apologists but I’d take him over Jeremy Affeldt for several reasons, not least among them the fact that Rhodes won’t ever be called upon to start a game.

"Dr. Two-Brains has a strange name because he does have two brains but he's not really a doctor. He just steals cheese."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 1, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

how many games did Affeldt start last year?

Affeldt is more useful than Rhodes. There may be a few situations in which Rhodes is better suited for, but i would much rather have a guy who can pitch a full inning in the bullpen, rather than a guy who can only pitch against left handed hitters.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Mar 1, 2009 5:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, if the choice is between Rhodes and not-Affeldt.

"Dr. Two-Brains has a strange name because he does have two brains but he's not really a doctor. He just steals cheese."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 1, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

what do you have against Affeldt?

he put up an okay WHIP of 1.31, an ERA+ of 135, he struck out 80 men while walking 25 in 78 innings. If Affeldt is a team’s best relieve pitcher they are in trouble, but when he can compliment a proven closer and set up man, as the 7th inning guy, or the guy who pitches in a 2-4 run deficit, he is very useful.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Mar 1, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It's just a bit odd...

that I saw niether Jacque Jones or Willy thrown into this slug fest, who would have thunk it?… LONG LIVE C-DICK!!!

Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill...

by ShoelessMo on Mar 1, 2009 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

t-virus is on his way to the wbc

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Mar 1, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

No Bruce either.

He doesnt seem to be playing much so far, I wonder why?

My life is full of ironies and metaphors- Paula Abdul

by The Crushinator on Mar 1, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

injury background

duh.

"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.

by justin007000 on Mar 1, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

probably because there are a lot of outfielders that need to get weeded out

but he’s played in 3 of 5 games so far. I wouldn’t be too worried.

"How big IS your magic wand?"

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

hes not really good enough

What do you mean, "blank slate"?

by boobs on Mar 1, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

thats what i was looking for

My life is full of ironies and metaphors- Paula Abdul

by The Crushinator on Mar 1, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Count me in as the first one on the Anti-Bruce wagon

sometime in the next 20 years hell be crap, Im calling it

My life is full of ironies and metaphors- Paula Abdul

by The Crushinator on Mar 1, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll bet you a million spacebucks that you are wrong

he’ll still dominate even after games are played on the moon.

"How big IS your magic wand?"

by Slyde on Mar 1, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't do it Crushinator! (who I believe lives on the moon anyway)

In the future, the only currency of any worth will be quatloos, not spacebucks!

by Brendanukkah on Mar 1, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm spacebucks

I bet you wont even be able to buy a Space coke with a million spacebucks, Hellooo Space inflation. Your on if you quintuple it.

My life is full of ironies and metaphors- Paula Abdul

by The Crushinator on Mar 1, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Christ on a rocket ship

I’d like to see Brucer hit a Moon Shot

肏你祖宗十八代 - and your sister too !

by Madville on Mar 1, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well technically it would be an earth shot

My life is full of ironies and metaphors- Paula Abdul

by The Crushinator on Mar 1, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Crushinator.

He’s real down to moon.

"Dr. Two-Brains has a strange name because he does have two brains but he's not really a doctor. He just steals cheese."

by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 1, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Any time - any place - anyone

Could this be the Cruush – tush ?

肏你祖宗十八代 - and your sister too !

by Madville on Mar 1, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I dont get it

But my ass looks alot better than that, thats libel

My life is full of ironies and metaphors- Paula Abdul

by The Crushinator on Mar 2, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Bullpen

I have no problem with Burton being used in the 7th inning, because that’s an inning when a starter is likely to be lifted after having given up a couple hits or walks. I’d much rather have Burton as the fireman than Stormy or the Colossus.

I wouldn’t worry about the veterans yet. They know they don’t have to fight for a job and at this point are just trying to warm up their arms without getting hurt. They are throwing batting practice out there. If they are still sucking in a couple weeks, then it’s time to get concerned.

by teb7 on Mar 2, 2009 10:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs