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Joba Outduels Beckett, Yanks Win 1-0

2008-07-26T05:05:00.008-04:00

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
N.Y. Yankees	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	9	0
Boston	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0

I don't like saying it - because it's cheesy - but Joba rules! At 22 the kid moseys into Fenway Park and pitches a gem, outdueling Red Sox Ace, Josh Beckett. Simply outstanding. In 7 innings Joba allowed no runs on three hits (all singles) and a walk, while striking out nine. Joba also retired the last 10 batters he faced. He threw 103 pitches on the night, 69 of them for strikes. He's pitched well as a starter, but this was by far his best performance.

Once again, Joba threw up and in to Kevin Youkilis and knocked him on his butt. This is the third time he's thrown in to, or at, Youkilis. The pitch was up near his chin, and ricocheted off Youkilis' bat, but with nobody out in the 7th of a 1-0 game and a 2-0 count, you have to believe this time it wasn't on purpose. Anyway, he eventually struck an angry Youkilis out on several nasty sliders.

Kyle Farnsworth came in for the 8th and ran into a bit of trouble. He allowed a leadoff single to Jed Lowrie, got Jason Varitek to pop out, and then allowed an infield single to Coco Crisp, and that would be all for the Farns.

Joe Girardi was not messing around tonight, so he brought in Mariano Rivera for a five out save, and Mo delivered. In 1.2 innings pitched Mo allowed no runs on one hit, while striking out three and walking none. He is now 26-for-26 in save opportunities.

	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	ERA
Chamberlain (W, 3-3)	7.0	3	0	0	1	9	0	2.30
Farnsworth (H, 11)	0.1	2	0	0	0	0	0	3.32
Rivera (S, 26)	1.2	1	0	0	0	3	0	1.17

RED SOX PITCHING

The Yankees were able to scratch across one run in the third, and that proved to be enough on this night. In the inning the Yankees had nobody on and two out, then Bobby Abreu and Alex Rodriguez both singled, setting up 1st and 3rd with two out for Jason Giambi. Giambi then fought off and 0-1 pitch and punched it through the vacated hole at shortstop (thank you shift!) and the Yanks had their lead.

The win was the Yanks seventh in a row, and moves the Yanks to a season-high 12 games over .500 with a 57-45 record.

	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	LOB	AVG
Damon, DH	3	0	1	0	1	1	0	.315
Jeter, SS	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	.285
Abreu, RF	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	.277
Rodriguez, A, 3B	4	0	2	0	0	2	2	.320
Giambi, 1B	4	0	1	1	0	3	3	.255
Sexson, 1B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.216
Cano, 2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	3	.265
Cabrera, CF	4	0	1	0	0	1	2	.248
Molina, C	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	.217
Gardner, LF	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.153
Totals	34	1	9	1	1	9	15
BATTING TB: Damon; Jeter; Abreu 2; Rodriguez, A 2; Giambi; Cano; Cabrera. RBI: Giambi (58). 2-out RBI: Giambi. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Giambi; Cano; Cabrera; Jeter. Team LOB: 7. BASERUNNING SB: Damon (14, 2nd base off Beckett/Varitek). CS: Cabrera (2, 2nd base by Beckett/Varitek).

RED SOX OFFENSE

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Joba Chamberlain (7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K)

HONORABLE MENTION: Mariano Rivera (1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K)

The Yankees and Red Sox face off in the middle game of this three game set tomorrow afternoon at Fenway. The southpaw Andy Pettitte will get the start for the Yanks, with knuckle-baller Tim Wakefield going for the Sox. Game Time: 3:55 p.m. - TV: FOX - Radio: WCBS 880

7/25 MInor League Report

2008-07-25T23:50:00.003-04:00

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(AAA) Scranton (65-43) beat Richmond 7-3: Box Score - Recap

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Rochester	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	11	4
Scranton/WB	0	0	0	3	1	0	3	0	X	7	13	0

W: J. Karstens (6-4, 3.80); L: B. Duensing (5-11, 4.32)
HR: SWB: M. Carson (6), A. Gonzalez (3).

SWB Yankees:
Bernie Castro: 1-for-5
Alberto Gonzalez: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Matt Carson: 1-for-3, HR, RBI, R
Juan Miranda: 2-for-3, RBI, 2 R, BB
Cody Ransom: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB, 2 R
Ben Broussard: 1-for-4, RBI
JD Closser: 2-for-4
Chris Stewart: 3-for-4, 2B, RBI
Nick Green: 0-for-3, RBI
Jeff Karstens: 5.2 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K (3.80 ERA)
Brian Bruney: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K (3.00 ERA)
Chris Britton: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (2.05 ERA)

(AA) Trenton (65-39) lost to Portland 2-1: Box Score - Recap

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Portland	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	5	1
Trenton	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	2

W: R. Lentz (1-0, 0.00); L: A. Claggett (2-1, 1.02); SV: B. Vaughan (14)
HR: POR: T. Granadillo (5).

Trenton:
Ramiro Pena: 1-for-3, BB
Austin Jackson: 0-for-3, BB
Chris Malec: 0-for-3, BB
Edwar Gonzalez: 1-for-4, 2B, R
Cody Ehlers: 0-for-3, RBI
James Cooper: 1-for-2, RBI, BB
Phil Coke: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K (2.50) - Enjoy Pittsburgh
Kevin Whelan: 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (3.60 ERA)
Anthony Claggett: 3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (1.02 ERA)

(High A) Tampa (51-50 overall; 14-17 in 2nd half): Off day

(Low A) Charleston (61-41 overall; 16-16 in second half) beat Hickory 8-1: Box Score - Recap

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Hickory	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	5	0
Charleston	1	0	0	1	0	3	3	0	X	8	8	1

W: D. Betances (6-3, 3.62); L: M. Felix (4-4, 4.09)
HR: None.

Charleston:
Abraham Almonte: 0-for-4, R, BB
Bradley Suttle: 1-for-5, 2B, R
Austin Romine: 1-for-3, RBI, R, BB
Jesus Montero: 2-for-4, RBI, R
Brandon Laird: 1-for-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Justin Snyder: 1-for-3, 2B, RBI, R, BB, SB
Carmen Angelini: 1-for-3, BB, R
David Williams: 0-for-3, RBI
Austin Krum: 1-for-4, 2 RBI
Dellin Betances: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (3.62 ERA)

(Low A Short-Season) Staten Island (22-15) lost to Brooklyn 6-5: Box Score - Recap

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Staten Island	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	5	9	1
Brooklyn	2	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	X	6	12	0

W: J. Mejia (2-1, 5.00); L: L. Greinke (0-5, 3.77); SV: S. Clyne (5)
HR: BRO: J. Voyles (2), J. Jimenez (1).

SI Yankees:
Raymond Kruml: 2-for-5, 2B, 3B, RBI, R
David Adams: 0-for-4, RBI, BB
Jahdiel Santamaria: 0-for-3, 2 BB
Mike Lyon: 0-for-3, 1 BB
Steve Strausbuagh: 1-for-4, R
Ben Blumenthal: 3-for-4, 2B, R
Taylor Grote: 2-for-4, RBI, R
Brian Chavez: 1-for-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R
Luke Greinke: 5 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (3.77 ERA)

(Rookie) GCL Yankees (15-17) lost to the GCL Indians 7-6: Box Score - Recap

Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
GCL Indians	0	0	4	0	0	2	1	0	0	7	14	4
GCL Yankees	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	2	6	10	0

W: S. Smith (1-1, 4.26); L: C. Garcia (0-1, 12.46); SV: J. Jimenez (5)
HR: IND: A. Abreu (5), A. Abraham (2), B. Greenwell (2). YAN: N. French (1).

GCL Yankees:
Jose Pirela: 2-for-4, R
Christopher Smith: 0-for-3, BB
Zolio Almonte: 0-for-4, BB
Neall French: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, R
Chase Weems: 0-for-3, BB, SB
Alvaro Ramirez: 2-for-4, R
Spencer Lucian: 2-for-3, 2B, RBI, BB, R
Emerson Landoni: 2-for-4, RBI, R

Yanks Acquire Marte and Nady

2008-07-25T20:03:00.006-04:00

According to 1050 ESPN Radio the Yankees have traded Ross Ohlendoft + prospects for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte. I'm not sure what other prospects are involved, Phil Coke is probably involved, he was pulled after striking out the side in the first tonight in Trenton.

This seems like a great move for the Yanks.

I will let you know more as soon I as I do.

Baseball Prospectus is also reporting the news.

UPDATE: Rotoworld is reporting that Jose Tabata is also in the deal.

OK we have the trade: Ross Ohlendorf, Phil Coke, Jose Tabata and George Kontos for Damaso Marte and Xavier Nady.

Game 102: Yanks @ Red Sox

2008-07-25T15:44:00.010-04:00

Regular Season Game 102
Yankees (56-45) @ Red Sox (60-43)
Fenway Park - Boston, MA
Game Time: 7:05 p.m.
TV: MY9 - MLB.TV | Radio: WCBS 880

Here are the lineups:

YANKEES
Johnny Damon DH
Derek Jeter SS
Bobby Abreu RF
Alex Rodriguez 3B
Jason Giambi 1B
Robinson Cano 2B
Melky Cabrera CF
Jose Molina C
Brett Gardner LF

Joba Chamberlain RHP (2-3, 2.52 ERA)

RED SOX
Jacoby Ellsbury LF
Dustin Pedroia 2B
David Ortiz DH
Kevin Youkilis 1B
Mike Lowell 3B
J.D. Drew RF
Jed Lowrie SS
Jason Varitek C
Coco Crisp CF

Josh Beckett RHP (9-6, 3.98 ERA)

Notes: Phil Hughes and Carl Pavano Update from Peter Abraham:

* Phil Hughes will throw two innings in the GCL on Monday. He will soon be activated off the DL and optioned. Cashman would not predict whether Hughes would return to the majors. Cash said that teams are clamoring for Hughes in trade talks but he will not deal him.

* Carl Pavano is scheduled to start a GCL game on Tuesday.

Yanks vs. Beckett:

	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
B. Abreu	59	11	3	0	2	5	19	20	.186	.385	.339	.724
A. Rodriguez	31	9	3	0	1	7	5	6	.290	.389	.484	.873
D. Jeter	30	9	1	0	1	3	1	3	.300	.323	.433	.756
J. Damon	28	7	5	0	0	4	2	7	.250	.300	.429	.729
M. Cabrera	27	8	1	0	0	4	2	6	.296	.355	.333	.688
R. Cano	27	9	3	0	1	5	4	3	.333	.419	.556	.975
J. Giambi	23	5	0	0	2	7	5	6	.217	.367	.478	.845
J. Posada	23	7	1	0	0	2	2	6	.304	.360	.348	.708
H. Matsui	14	3	0	1	0	0	1	3	.214	.267	.357	.624
R. Sexson	10	3	1	0	0	2	0	5	.300	.300	.400	.700
C. Moeller	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	.125	.125	.250	.375
J. Molina	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	.143	.143	.143	.286
W. Betemit	5	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	.000	.167	.000	.167
C. Pavano	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	.000	.000	.000	.000
B. Gardner	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	297	73	19	1	7	39	42	74	.246	.341	.387	.728

Sox vs. Joba:

	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
M. Lowell	5	2	0	0	1	1	0	0	.400	.400	1.000	1.400
D. Pedroia	5	2	1	0	0	2	0	1	.400	.400	.600	1.000
J.D. Drew	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	.000	.200	.000	.200
S. Casey	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.333	.333	.333	.667
J. Lugo	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	.000	.000	.000	.000
J. Ellsbury	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.250	.000	.250
C. Crisp	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.333	.000	.333
K. Cash	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
K. Youkilis	2	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000
A. Cora	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
Totals	30	7	1	0	1	3	6	9	.233	.361	.367	.728

Here's a fun Fenway memory from last September; Jeter takes Schilling deep to give the Yanks a 4-1 lead. The Yanks went on to win the game 4-3.

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