5/14 5/15 Venting, Cheering, Huff's Ding Dongs.

[mweir145]

Regarding this Posada/Montero thing, if Montero gets the call would he get Posada's DH AB's? Or would they go to Andruw Jones or someone instead? Montero's available in my league and I'd love to pounce if I knew the AB's would be there.

If Montero gets called up he's going to play. But he'll have to produce also.

Fantastic another steroid debate. Exciting.

Not a steroid debate, apparently, thedude wanted a logic debate.

I would be very surprised if Montero is called up right now, fwiw.

[KCollins1304]

Regarding this Posada/Montero thing, if Montero gets the call would he get Posada's DH AB's? Or would they go to Andruw Jones or someone instead? Montero's available in my league and I'd love to pounce if I knew the AB's would be there.

Posada pulled himself from the lineup today, he doesn't seem to have much confidence. Girardi has still been supportive of him in his most recent comments in the last week. I'd say in the near term they'll at least give A. Jones most of the DH AB's against lefties since Granderson has been excellent this season and Gardner has started to turn things around of late. I can't imagine the Yankees calling up Montero without planning on giving him FT AB's. Plus they haven't given up on him catching. With the emergence of Martin so far this year and the stock of C prospects in the system, I think it's more likely the Yankees trade Montero by July 31st for a frontline starter than him getting any serious AB's this year. I really don't think Montero is worth as much to the Yankees as he would be to other teams. Jeter and A-Rod are going to need more and more DH starts over the next few seasons, and it is such a waste to put someone so young into a DH role for the rest of their career. Without any direct statements from the FO or Girardi, I'm mostly just speculating on what fits the team best. Hell, maybe he'll be up as the FT DH next week.

[nsulham]

Hell, maybe he'll be up as the FT DH next week.

Yeah I'm mainly just reading the tea leaves with Posada pulling himself from the lineup, talking to Girardi because he felt "insulted" batting ninth, etc. If there's a move right around the corner, be it either retirement or other for Jorge, I want to be at the ready if Montero gets the call.

[m16a]

Regarding this Posada/Montero thing, if Montero gets the call would he get Posada's DH AB's? Or would they go to Andruw Jones or someone instead? Montero's available in my league and I'd love to pounce if I knew the AB's would be there.

If Montero gets called up he's going to play. But he'll have to produce also.

Fantastic another steroid debate. Exciting.

I wasn't planning to debate. I'm still mad at JoBau for almost singlehandedly beating me in last years playoffs. And the closest I can get to messing with him is poking some fun at mweir.

[bigken117]

starting Lester today. Didn't pay him to sit him.

[jpbusta]

starting Halladay and Scherzer.

[CharlatanSin]

With the emergence of Martin so far this year and the stock of C prospects in the system, I think it's more likely the Yankees trade Montero by July 31st for a frontline starter than him getting any serious AB's this year. I really don't think Montero is worth as much to the Yankees as he would be to other teams. Jeter and A-Rod are going to need more and more DH starts over the next few seasons, and it is such a waste to put someone so young into a DH role for the rest of their career. Without any direct statements from the FO or Girardi, I'm mostly just speculating on what fits the team best. Hell, maybe he'll be up as the FT DH next week.

Bingo. I hope Jesus is coming, but as a Yankee fan, I'm doing my best not to get too attached.

[wrveres]

Todays Games - Todays Weather - Bullpen report

Two Start Pitchers: CBS - Razzball - Rotographs - Cafe

Royals (20-19) @ Tigers (22-18), 1:05pm
  KCR: Kyle Davies (27, RHP, 1-5, 7.08)
  DET: Max Scherzer (26, RHP, 6-0, 3.20)

Mariners (16-23) @ Indians (24-13), 1:05pm
  SEA: Michael Pineda (22, RHP, 4-2, 2.84)
  CLE: Josh Tomlin (26, RHP, 4-1, 2.70)

Orioles (18-20) @ Rays (23-16), 1:40pm
  BAL: Jake Arrieta (25, RHP, 4-1, 4.17)
  TBR: Andy Sonnanstine (28, RHP, 0-0, 2.87)

Blue Jays (19-20) @ Twins (12-25), 2:10pm
  TOR: Brandon Morrow (26, RHP, 1-2, 4.71)
  MIN: Brian Duensing (28, LHP, 2-2, 3.32)

Angels (22-18) @ Rangers (20-19), 3:05pm
  LAA: Ervin Santana (28, RHP, 1-4, 4.81)
  TEX: C.J. Wilson (30, LHP, 4-2, 3.36)

WhiteSox (16-24) @ Athletics (20-19), 4:05pm
  CHW: Mark Buehrle (32, LHP, 2-3, 4.05)
  OAK: Trevor Cahill (23, RHP, 6-0, 1.72)

RedSox (19-20) @ Yankees (20-17), 8:05pm
  BOS: Jon Lester (27, LHP, 4-1, 2.96)
  NYY: Freddy Garcia (36, RHP, 2-2, 2.61)

Cardinals (22-18) @ Reds (22-17), 1:10pm
  STL: Chris Carpenter (36, RHP, 1-2, 4.32)
  CIN: Travis Wood (24, LHP, 2-3, 5.28)

Phillies (25-13) @ Braves (22-19), 1:35pm
  PHI: Roy Halladay (34, RHP, 5-2, 2.05)
  ATL: Tim Hudson (35, RHP, 4-3, 3.09)

Marlins (23-15) @ Nationals (18-21), 1:35pm
  FLA: Javier Vazquez (35, RHP, 2-3, 6.88)
  WSN: Jason Marquis (32, RHP, 4-1, 3.66)

Mets (18-21) @ Astros (15-24), 2:05pm
  NYM: Chris Capuano (32, LHP, 2-4, 4.93)
  HOU: Aneury Rodriguez (23, RHP, 0-1, 5.50)

Pirates (18-21) @ Brewers (18-21), 2:10pm
  PIT: Kevin Correia (30, RHP, 5-3, 3.25)
  MIL: Zack Greinke (27, RHP, 1-1, 5.40)

Giants (22-17) @ Cubs (17-21), 2:20pm
  SFG: Tim Lincecum (27, RHP, 3-3, 2.11)
  CHC: Carlos Zambrano (30, RHP, 4-1, 4.35)

Padres (16-23) @ Rockies (20-17), 3:10pm
  SDP: Mat Latos (23, RHP, 0-5, 4.86)
  COL: Jason Hammel (28, RHP, 3-2, 3.02)

D'backs (16-22) @ Dodgers (19-21), 4:10pm
  ARI: Ian Kennedy (26, RHP, 3-1, 3.23)
  LAD: Ted Lilly (35, LHP, 3-3, 4.67)

some big name pitchers on the bump today.

starting: pineda, kennedy
sitting: latos, lester
mourning: beachy

[wingman3110]

Just a heads up for you Cafe members...DET and KC is PPD

[CharlatanSin]

Starting IPK and Morrow. Mighty Max has been postponed, KC avoids his wrath.