[anarick]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

What will be the final playoff roster? My expectations

Catchers-
Martin, Stewart.

Infield
Cano, Jeter, Arod, Teixeira, Chavez, Nunez
Outfield-
Swisher, Ichiro, Granderson, Ibanez, and the question- Who else.

Possibilities – Andruw Jones, Dickerson and or Brett Gardner???

My guess is one of these three will make the team.

Although Jones has played all season with the team he has proved he is done. No time for loyalty in the playoffs. Rumors are Gardner will make the team. I disagree and would rather have Dickerson because eof Teixeira’s uncertainty. If Tex goes down, Swish will need to play firstbase. Dickerson is also a fast runner and great defender.

Starting Pitchers-
CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and pray for rain.

Phil Hughes leads (tie with Kuroda) the team with wins but his inconsistency and habit of giving up home runs at the worst possible time is scary. Can you trust him in a big game?

Ivan Nova- Fell apart at the end of the season. Hunch says something is hurting him. Not dependable at this time.

David Phelps- The rookie who has come out of nowhere. Poised and consistent. I have more confidence in him over the previous mentioned starters. He could also be the long man if one of the other starters doesn’t do well.

If two out of these three make it- Ivan Nova should be the odd man out. Again, loyalty does not count in choosing the playoff roster.

We now have 18 players. Room for seven relievers. Who does not make roster?


Soriano, Robertson, Rapada, Eppley, Logan, Garcia, Chamberlain, Lowe

I like Lowe because of his experience and his sinker which brings ground ball outs.

I don’t think Jaba Chamberlain is 100% back yet.

Garcia is dangerous as a starter but his stuff is solid enough to get thru the lineup one time. I trust him in a two inning relief.

Hey Tom

Like your assessment.
Maybe you should take a shot at managing the Red Sox.

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

What will be the final playoff roster? Catchers-
Martin, Stewart.
Infield
Cano, Jeter, Arod, Teixeira, Chavez, Nunez
Outfield-
Swisher, Ichiro, Granderson, Ibanez, and the question- Who else.

Possibilities – Andruw Jones, Dickerson and or Brett Gardner???


Starting Pitchers-
CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and pray for rain.
Phil Hughes leads (tie with Kuroda)
Ivan Nova
David Phelps

Soriano, Robertson, Rapada, Eppley, Logan, Garcia, Chamberlain, Lowe

Funny I did a work-up and came up with a roster very similar....

I would carry 11 pitchers only & 6 OF - Swisher can play 1st also! Gardner appearing as Dave Roberts and defensive relief.

Go Yanks!!!!

Rafael Soriano Closer
Derek Lowe Long Relief
Ivan Nova Long Relief
David Phelps Long Relief
Andy Pettitte Starter
CC Sabathia Starter
Phil Hughes Starter
Hiroki Kuroda Starter
Boone Logan Set Up
David Robertson Set Up
Joba Chamberlain Set Up
Russell Martin C
Chris Stewart C
Robinson Cano IF
Derek Jeter IF
Eduardo Nunez IF
Eric Chavez IF
Alex Rodriguez IF
Mark Teixeira IF
Brett Gardner OF
Curtis Granderson OF
Raul Ibanez OF
Ichiro Suzuki OF
Nick Swisher OF
Chris Dickerson OF

[Tom Hannon]

Originally Posted by anarick

Hey Tom

Like your assessment.
Maybe you should take a shot at managing the Red Sox.

Maybe. In my younger days, I managed two little league teams to championships. Why not the Red Sox.

[2BNTV]

Call it calendar management for Joe Girardi as Yankees' skipper is at his best when looking at the big picture - NY Daily News

[ugotme]

TONIGHT WE START !

LETS GO YANKEES !!!!

[2BNTV]

My day is set.

Giants vs Browns at 1PM

Denver at N.E. - re P. Manning vs Brady.

Yankees at 6 PM.

Lets Go Yankees!!!!!!!

[ugotme]

Okay - 5:30.
Getting ready to watch Jeter & Co. get started on their march to #28!

This time I will whisper:

Let's Go Yankees !

[2BNTV]

Yankees got in going in the ninth inning. Won 7 to 2.

GO YANKEES!!!!!!

[ugotme]

Okay NOW, after tonight, let's bring the series back to where it belongs - DA BRONX. AND let's bring it back UP 2 - 0 !

[2BNTV]

Pettite versus Chen tonight at 8:07 PM.

I looked up the weather forecast and it's showers for the Baltimore area.

I hope it doesn't start late like last night.

I need sleep. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Tom Hannon]

Its game 4 that worries me. Not sure if we can trust Phil enough. Hopefully, it won't come down to it. Three straight works by me. I predict Ishiro to be series hero.

Side note- Russ Martin hit in bad luck all season which explains iis .212 batting average. He is very good defensively behind the plate and he is a free agent after this year. He was making 7.5 mill. A lot of money but I hope the Yankee and Martin cam come up with another contract...say 2 years until the two kids in the minors are ready.

[ugotme]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

Its game 4 that worries me. Not sure if we can trust Phil enough. Hopefully, it won't come down to it. Three straight works by me. I predict Ishiro to be series hero.

Nahhhh - No game 4 necessary !
Okay, yes that is the cocky Yankee fan in me talking (and hoping)

[Bobcuse]

I'm afraid Swisher is continuing his postseason choke. 0-4 last night including a popup with runners on 2nd & 3rd in the 7th. His best production and hot streaks seem to almost always be when we don't really need it, and when we need it he doesn't deliver. Joe needs to move him down a couple of slots. I agree Ichiro is playing great since he moved him into the 2 hole. Tex is back and should slide into the 5 hole. Kuroda tomorrow and maybe Sabathia on 3 days rest Thursday?

[2BNTV]

The television watched me sleep last night but I saw the Yankees had bases loaded and one out and didn't score. I knew then they were in trouble so I guess my brain went to sleep.

No surprise they lost. DRAT!!!!

Next three in New York. GO YANKEES!!!!

[ugotme]

FINALLY - Girardi pinch-hit A-Rod.
Game tying home run from Ibanez !

Extra Innings (thankfully).

LETS GO YANKEES !!!!