Game 76, Mariners at Yankees
Lee vs Hughes, 4:05 pm.
The last time Lee pitched in Yankee Stadium, he threw a complete game, gave up a single unearned run, didn’t walk anyone, and struck out 10. That was Game 1 of the World Series, and perhaps the performance that solidified his place as the premier left-handed pitcher in baseball. He returns to the Bronx in one of his final auditions for other teams – if he pitches well again tonight, it will be almost impossible for his trade value to get any higher.
So, enjoy it. As always, this could be the last time we get to see Cliff Lee pitch in a Seattle uniform. It’s been a treat.
News Item: Josh Bard activated from DL, Eliezar Alfonzo DFA’d. Oh, and welcome back, Russell.
Ichiro, RF
Figgins, 2B
Branyan, 1B
Bradley, DH
Lopez, 3B
Gutierrez, CF
Jack Wilson, SS
Johnson, C
Saunders, LF
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You know, Brad Adam doesn’t really bug me a whole lot, so I feel a little bad for this next comment…
But, asking Cliff Lee if he’s ever had “a stretch of starts like this, with everything working” is kind of a poorly-thought-out inquiry.
The guy went 22-3 in 2008. I think the answer would be kind of a gimme “yeah”.
To his credit, Lee didn’t treat it like the dumb question it was and just answered it like a pro.
Wall Street Journal odds on this game (not that anyone takes them seriously) were worse than the difference between the teams’ winning percentage. I wish there were a way to lay a legal bet down, when it’s Cliff Lee on the mound.
Stop paying attention to small sample sizes?
In reality, we all know SafeCo Field kills right handed pull hitters. Not that bad, tho. Johnson’s just not that good a hitter.
I understand the small sample size. Is there a way to see what Safeco does to league average RH hitters? Or maybe there’s a better way. My question is half about Rob Johnson/ and half about learning how to analyze some of these things.
I am not ready to give up on him, but how many ABs
does Michael Saunders get to prove he is a major league player ?
1, provided it’s in the major leagues. I love riddles.
I’m chuckling at Leroy’s translation, but my own thought is: the guy has 102 ABs right now for the year, a smidgen over 220 major-league ABs in his career.
I admit to thinking he’s going to work out for us already, but it’s way too early in his career to tell. I’d want 400-500 ABs in the books for him before I start thinking “this guy isn’t it”.
Good one Leroy. By that definition Eddie Gaedel was a major league player !
AND Tom Selleck!!
Great win, but it makes me mighty wistful every time Cliff toes the rubber. I’m sure gonna miss him playing for the northwest nine.
Perhaps by being able to analyze an equal number of at bats with Rob Johnson in a different uniform and home stadium?
You might have a chance to do it. His stock has got to be soaring after today.
I can’t think of a reason not to put Saunders in the lineup (and somewhere other than ninth) everyday. If there is any advantage to the predicament the M’s are in, it’s that they can afford just to let the kid play.
Well, it’s certainly more polite than SATSQ.
But given his youth, I think he has to be given a LOT more at bats…and consistent at bats. Sitting so much is really not helpful for him at this stage, and the natural fan tendency to want to find answers is way too fast as it is.
So when are they going to dump Kotchman? The guy has done NOTHING all season long. What a sorry excuse for an MLB player – and at his salary.
What does SATSQ stand for? “Snarking at the same question”?
Why do you think he isn’t a major league player?
In SLG%, Saunders currently ranks behind only Ichiro, Sweeney, and Gutierrez among our regulars.
His ISO is behind only Sweeney and Langerhans.
His BABIP is far, far below his minor league numbers and even far below his BABIP last year in a similar number of major league appearances.
What about Saunders makes you want to give up?
Is this the best thing that Rob Johnson has done all year? Ever?
http://deadspin.com/5576040/yankee-fan-on-cellphone-catches-ground-rule-double-with-his-face
I suspect it’s “Silly Answer To [a] Silly Question”, but ICBW.