Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Hughes Solid In Yanks 4-2 Loss

(REUTERS/Steve Nesius)


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Minnesota
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NY Yankees
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WP: B. Duensing (1-2)
LP: P. Hughes (0-4)
SV: T. Lahey (1)

After a rocky first inning in which he allowed two runs on three hits and a walk, all with two out, Phil Hughes settled in and pitched pretty well in his final regular spring start. In 4.2 innings he allowed three runs on six hits and a walk, and struck out five. He threw 88 pitches on the day, 61 for strikes.

According to Hughes, his biggest problem today was a lack of command of his curveball. But he did not seem too concerned about it after the game:
"I didn’t command [the curve] all that well today, but I feel like the spin’s been fine on it. I kind of know I can find the feel for my breaking ball as the game goes on, so I really focused on other things. Cutter. Changeup. Fastball command. The curveball is kind of one of those things, it kind of comes and goes for me, but when it’s on it seems to snowball and will be on for a while. The biggest thing for me is being able to throw all four pitches for strikes.” (source: Chad Jennings)
Besides the curve, he also threw a few too many pitches, but that's gonna happen when you can't command your best pitch. He now has two extended spring starts before making his season debut on April 15th in the Bronx against the Angels.

Besides David Robertson, who allowed a run on two hits including a homer in an inning of work, the rest of the Yankees pen held the Twins off the board. Boone Logan, Joba Chamberlain, Chan Ho Park, and Royce Ring combined to throw 3.1 hitless innings, the only base runner was a walk given up by Ring.

Not much to talk about offensively, with the Yankees scoring just two runs on six hits. Both runs came on solo homers, one for Alex Rodriguez in the 4th, and another off the bat of Juan Miranda in the 8th. Both homers were each player's second of the spring. Miranda actually accounted for half of the Yankees hits, going 3-for-3, with the homer and a double. Derek Jeter and Ramiro Pena picked up the other two Yankees hits today.

Tomorrow's Game

The Yanks travel to Dunedin tomorrow to take on the Toronto Blue Jays tomorrow afternoon. A.J. Burnett will make his final start of the spring, with Brian Tallet going for Toronto. First pitch is set for 1:05 pm.


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Jeter, SS3010011.245
Pirela, SS0000100.000
Thames, DH2000012.146
a-Winn, PH-DH2000011.220
Posada, C2000000.371
Pilittere, C2000011.188
Rodriguez, A, 3B3111000.326
Laird, 3B1000001.267
Swisher, RF2000100.279
1-Corona, PR0000000.211
Gonzalez, E, RF1000010.000
Granderson, CF3000001.273
2-Gorecki, PR-CF1000000.133
Gardner, LF4000001.200
Pena, R, 2B3010000.255
Miranda, 1B3131000.278
Totals32262258

a-Popped out for Thames in the 6th.
1-Ran for Swisher in the 7th. 2-Ran for Granderson in the 7th.

BATTING
2B: Miranda (4, Duensing).
HR: Rodriguez, A (2, 4th inning off Duensing, 0 on, 1 out), Miranda (2, 8th inning off Slama, 0 on, 0 out).
TB: Jeter; Rodriguez, A 4; Pena, R; Miranda 7.
RBI: Rodriguez, A (9), Miranda (6).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Thames; Jeter.
Team RISP: 1-for-3.
Team LOB: 5.

FIELDING
E: Pirela (2, throw).
Outfield assists: Gonzalez, E (Peterson, Br at 3rd base).
DP: (Gonzalez, E-Pirela-Laird).



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Hughes, P (L, 0-4)4.26331504.35
Logan0.10000101.93
Robertson, D1.02110015.14
Chamberlain1.000000011.57
Park1.00000200.00
Ring1.00001002.35

Yankee Legends Madness Round 1, Day 1 Results

Here are the results from the first day of voting for round one of Yankee Legends Madness. Day two voting begins tomorrow morning.

(1) Babe Ruth: 97%
(16) Joe Girardi: 3%

(1) Joe DiMaggio: 99%
(16) Bucky Dent: 1%


(2) Yogi Berra: 96%
(15) Lou Piniella: 4%


(2) Derek Jeter: 98%
(15) Mickey Rivers 2%


(3) Bill Dickey: 69%
(14) Don Larsen: 31%


(3) Don Mattingly: 95%
(14) Charlie Keller: 5%


(4) Ron Guidry: 96%
(13) Vic Raschi: 4%


(4) Tony Lazzeri: 62%
(13) Catfish Hunter: 38%


(5) Bernie Williams: 96%
(12) Tommy John: 4%


(5) Thurman Munson: 100%
(12) Roy White: 0%


(6) Graig Nettles: 82%
(11) Tommy Henrich 18%


(6) Jorge Posada: 97%
(11) Herb Pennock: 3%


(7) Paul O'Neill: 66%
(10) Alex Rodriguez: 34%


(7) Goose Gossage: 72%
(10) Dave Righetti: 28%


(8) Dave Winfield: 29%
(9) Billy Martin: 71%

(8) Mel Stottlemeyer: 11%
(9) Andy Pettitte: 89%

3/31 Demolition Update -- Gate 2 is Gone

These recent shots were taken by Bobby Jackson, and show the outer wall starting to be demolished.








This next batch from Demolition of Yankee Staidum, which was taken today by Joseph Leotta, shows Gate 2 pretty much completely destroyed. You can see more of their most recent photos here.





(click images to enlarge)

For the main demolition updates page click here.

Yanks Announce Plan For Hughes

With the Yankees not really needing a fifth starter for the first couple weeks of the season, many have wondered how that would effect Phil Hughes. Well, that's all been figured out as the Yankees announced their plan for Hughes today. He will open the season on the 25-man roster, between now and April 15th he will make two extended spring training starts in Tampa (4/5 & 4/10), and then will make his season debut on April 15th at home against the Angels.

Opening Night Live Chat Reminder

With just over four days remaining until the 2010 season kicks off I just wanted to remind all of you that there will be a live chat for Sunday's opener in Fenway. Like last year, the chat will be provided by Cover It Live. It will begin at 7:30 PM and will be located at the bottom of the game thread. Hope to see you there.

ST Game 27: Yankees vs. Twins

Spring Training Game 27
Yankees vs. Twins
George M. Steinbrenner Field - Tampa, FL
Game Time: 1:05 p.m.
TV: YES, ESPN | Radio: none


Here are the lineups:

YANKEES (12-14)
Derek Jeter SS
Marcus Thames DH
Jorge Posada C
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Nick Swisher RF
Curtis Granderson CF
Brett Gardner LF
Ramiro Pena 2B
Juan Miranda 1B

Pitching: RHP Phil Hughes (0-3, 3.94 ERA this spring)

TWINS (14-11)
Denard Span CF
Orlando Hudson 2B
J.J. Hardy SS
Jason Kubel DH
Delmon Young LF
Brendan Harris 3B
Brock Peterson 1B
Juan Portes RF
Drew Butera C

Pitching: LHP Brian Duensing (0-2, 5.73 ERA this spring)

News & Notes
  • In the bullpen for the Yankees: Joba Chamberlain, Chan Ho Park, Dave Robertson, Royce Ring and Boone Logan.

  • Today's subs: C P.J. Pilittere, C Jose Gil, INF Brandon Laird, INF Jose Pirela, INF Luis Nunez, OF Randy Winn, OF Reid Gorecki and OF Edwar Gonzalez.

  • Alfredo Aceves is feeling better and will throw off a mound today. He hopes to get into Friday's game.

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