the yankees rookie is placed in the 3rd spot of the rotation, but does he really deserve it? im a taiwanese, nd i greatly support this, but seeing him yesterday made me nervous....is he gonna lose his spot as the number 3 starter?
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I think he deserves it. He isn't really a rookie, he played last year and went 8-5 with a 4.02 ERA, but he was a pleasant surprise in his rookie year. He was out performed by Shawn Chacon as a Yankee, but he is still deserving of that 3rd spot because he is young and he has a lot room for improvement and if he improves like he is obviously predicted to do, he could be the ace of that rotation. But to answer your question about if he's going to keep his spot, Shawn Chacon or Carl Pavano could easily sneak up on him and take his spot, but he should stay on the pitching rotation.
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Josh Beckett gets his first taste of the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry when he starts for Boston on Tuesday, but it's not like he's never faced New York in a pressure-packed situation.\n\nBeckett (3-1, 4.50 ERA) pitches against the Yankees for the first time since beating them 2-0 in the deciding game of the 2003 World Series as Boston and New York conclude their two-game series at Fenway Park. \n He is opposed by Shawn ChaCon who is also 3-1 and has a 4.56 ERA who has allowed just two runs and eight hits over 13 1-3 innings in winning his last two starts for New York.
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I don't think you should worry.  Most of the people don't worry.  He still hit well last September, it's not likely he will go down when he is healthier than that time.  However, if you do have concern, you can consider to trade him.  A lot of people would like to have him in the lineup.
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Simplely no save oppotunity.  It's not his fault.  His stuff is still good and he is in a pitcher friendly ballpark, don't drop him.  There should be many close games in NL west.
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Padres' Scott Linebrink would have to be on a list with Mike Timlin, Scott Shield, Kiko Calero, maybe Tigers' Ferdinand Rodney.  Danys Baez was supposed to fill that role for the Dodgers, but Gagne got hurt.  Yankees have had some success with Scott Proctor.   Majewski on Washington. You are right, that there is a very shaky bridge between the starter and the closer on most teams.
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Bad for The Tigers. I dont know what Dombrowski was thinking.\n\nThat sanchez dude was big prospect in our system, and he'll come back to haunt The Tigers in the future.\n\nI'm just hoping that Sheffield can keep his head in the game.\nHis bat might us help us.
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I think he's going to end up on the DL again he just doesn't look like he's completely healthy. His last two starts have not been that impressive. His velocity has not been up it's in the mid 80s and he's normally in the low 90s, plus he's been giving up to many home runs.\n\nJune 24\n5.2 IP, 8 hits, 4 runs, 4 er, 2 hr, 2 bb, 4 k, 5.74 era\n\nJune 19\n7.0 IP, 9 hits, 4 runs, 2 er, 2 hr, 1 bb, 5 k, 5.57 era
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I think he's got a good strong arm...I believe he was a top recruit in baseball too...as a pitcher or third baseman???  Anyways, both positions where you have to have a strong arm.  It will be interesting to see how he does at SamH.
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As a die-hard Met fan, I was sad to see Glendon Rusch go.  He has spurts of talent.  He has good location, but not the greatest speed on his pitches.  I would much rather have a discipline pitcher like Rusch, over a highly talented but immature player like Daniel Cabrera.
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Damon is no doubt a good player, but is he worth that kind of money? Seems more like they're paying him for 2 good years or so and then he'll likely decline after that. Of course its not just that the Yanks have a new CF and lead-off man, but the signing took away from the Red Sox. Doesn't look like they're missing him yet though . . .\n\nIf the Yanks win it all and Damon contributes with some heroics, then yes, it'll have been all worth it of course.
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Amen Sister!\n\nI am happy as a lark in mid-june!\n\nA few years back they started the season 4-0 and ended up 72-90. So I am not saying they are going to win the WORLD Series, but I am enjoying it while it lasts.\n\nJustin Verlander starts today, and he's got a good arm. he's a flame thrower...I'd love to see them 5-0. But I dont want to jinx them by saying they will win.\n\nWe got some young good arms. Bondermen should have a break out year, and hopefully win 15-20 games. kenny rodgers will be a good influence on the young arms (just keep him away from any and all cameramen!!! lol).\n\nShelton usually doesnt hit for power, more for average. So this is just a phase he's going through. If he can hit close to .300 (or better) I'd be happy.\n\nIf Mags can stay healthy all year, along with Guillen we should be ok. Polanco is awesome, he just hits the baseball almost everytime he's up. You can count on him being at or above .300 this year.\n\nIf Pudge has the same kind of year he had in 2004, that would be great.\n\nInge is much better hitter when he doesnt catch.\n\nGranderson has speed, but needs to work onhis outfield play.\n\nMonroe is good.\n\nOf course the trick is too put ALL THINGS together at the same time.\n\nThe baseball season is a marathon (162 games), so it's still way to early to tell. But so far I like what I see.\n\nGiving where The Tigers have been at over the last 14 years. if they win 79-80 games I would be happier than a lark in mid-june!\n\nWe haven't had a winning season (.500 or better) in 12 years. This could be 13. \n\nAnd please dont get me started on the owner, he is more concerned with his other team to even care about The Tigers.\n\noh Wow! Did I just babble? Sorry, but I love MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS! MY TIGERS!\n\nI am happy to see them in 1st place, but I know it won't last.\n\nThanks for letting me babble!
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Geez... How many players are on the DL.  First off drop Garciaparra and Hermida. You have Pujols so what’s the use of Jacobs? Looks like you have some solid relievers and a few decent starters.  Keep KROD, Jennings, Seo, Verlander, Capuano, Sheets, Lidge, Sanchez.  Place Hendrickson as DL. Lowry is also still hurt.  I’m not familiar with “Balldelli…” You can try to use Wright, Johnson, Ortiz and anyone else I forgot as a potential trade.
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i just want to say you are a good person for liking the tribe! They are gonne be the 06 champs. the martinez you are thiking of is dennis martinez (el presidente) im not sure where he is. but thome is on the rival white sox who arent doing so well this year so far, hershieser is an espn baseball analysis. sandy plays for the rangers i believe and is like 2nd sting. julio franco is with the braves i think and is like the oldest player in the mlb. omar is short stop for the giants and last i saw of mesa he was pitching for phili. hope that helps alittle and GO TRIBE!
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I'd take a flyer on Martin or Napoli, the rookies who are putting up betters numbers than any of the others.  Ride Napoli while he's hot.  The thing about cathchers is you can always pick up an average one from the wire, so unles syou are coming up to a pick-up deadline, or you have a limit in your league, just pick the hot hand.   A month ago that was Ross, but he seems to have cooled off, and I didn't expect him to last.   I personally think Martin will continue to hit for average, but Naoli will cool off.    I've got Johjima and Willingham, who I think are good bets, better than the rest, but Napoli and Martin are doing better now, so why not take them?  After those I'd take Estrada.
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Team A BY FAR!!! This guy has 3 definite 1st round picks with Manny, Vladdy, and Johan.  A few potential 2nd round guys with Utley, Lidge, Oswalt, Sheffield and Hafner.  This guy's team basically made his team in the first two rounds. A few others players that I didn't mention are on fire on his team with Wagner, Fielder, Dunn, Vizquel, Ensberg, Willingham! THEYRE ALL ON FIRE! The worst player on his team is Bonderman and thats saying something.  AND MADDUX! You can't compare these two teams.
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I think they're just trying to temper expectations, but I believe this guy will be a top-2 starter on any team.  He has nasty stuff, and I'm sure that gyroball is going to confuse a lot of major leaguers, most of whom have never seen the pitch.  I think he's got the potential to be the Sox' number one starter within a couple of years.  His performance in Japan over the past couple of seasons translates to a sub-3.00 ERA in the majors, with good IP and strikeout numbers.\n\nThe only concern is that he's pitched a lot of innings for a young guy.  He may turn out to just be a good, durable inning eater, but history has proven that guys who pitch 1,300+ innings by the age of 26 often face a quick, steep decline.  Hopefully Matsuzaka doesn't fall into that group.
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haha good logic... go yanks!\n\nalso, half the people who have answered this question are idiots.  the yankees did not have close to a 350 million dollar payroll. shut up.  you're also an idiot because there is a "salary cap"-- it's called the 20% penalty that we pay each year for being over the $200 million limit.  and also, i agree with the person who said that they are sick of one-year wonder teams.  guess what, cardinals fan, you guys choked on a BIG dick in 2004 in the world series.  what happened there?  everybody talks about the yankees losing to the sox but that was a pretty big choke on st. louis' part.  in fact as i recall, they were ahead a combined 4 innings or so throughout that whole series.  so congratulations, you beat the fucking tigers who were able to overtake a ragtag, piecemeal yankee lineup in the division series that was different from the closing day roster.\n\nand tigers fans, enjoy this series loss cause it's the closest you're going to get for a long time.  we just took three of your best farm pitchers, and what did you get in return?  cortizone boy and his enormous contract.  he's gonna retire in 2 years anyway, so that was a great investment on your part.  i agree with the person who said that it's ridiculous to be "happy we made it."  but i guess no one but a yankees fan would understand that, because no team has ever been or ever will be as dominant as we are.\n\nin summation, you're all a bunch of mediocre fans with a mediocre knowledge of the game who root for mediocre teams.  go yankees.