Game 58-Start spreadin the Hughes

By On June 9, 2012 · 65 Comments · In Game Thread

Why do pitchers do this?

Phil Hughes looks to keep rolling tonight facing the crosstown rival Mets.

Here’s your lineups from Chad over at LoHud:

Derek Jeter SS
Curtis Granderson CF
Alex Rodriguez DH
Robinson Cano 2B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Raul Ibanez LF
Nick Swisher RF
Eric Chavez 3B
Russell Martin C

 

In case you missed it, Brett Gardner suffered another setback in his rehab, so now he starts the rehab process all over again. Alex gets a half day off at DH, Yanks face Dillon Gee for the Mets. GO YANKS!!!

 
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65 Responses to Game 58-Start spreadin the Hughes

  1. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    OK. I’m here.

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  2. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    Me, too. But our brilliant earlier conversation will be lost to Game Thread posterity.

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  3. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Some Mets fans got upset because Swisher was celebrating in the Yankee dugout after hitting 3 homers in a row.

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  4. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    12 straight games, I guess Hughes is serious about that record.

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  5. steve sciacco says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Boy, now theres something you dont see everyday. Phil Hughes giving up a long HR.

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  6. Michael says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    hahaha Hughes location doesn’t seem all that on so far. I see the catchers mit moving a lot

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  7. Michael says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Blooper hits are the most frustrating kind arent they

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    • Professor Longnose says:
      June 9, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      Only when the Yankees are in the field. When they’re hitting, I love ‘em. Something great about seeing some bozo wearing someone else’ uniform lunge at a pop just out of reach.

      Reply
  8. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Hughes didn’t collapse. What’s going on??

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  9. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    The Mets seem to like Phil’s fastball. They keep admiring it.

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  10. steve sciacco says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Phils location hasnt been great, but his FB definitely has some life on it.

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  11. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    YES! Phil gets the K! He’s…

    Never mind. He stinks. He’ll blow it sooner or later.

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  12. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    However, 90 pitches through 5 innings. Not terrible, but not real good.

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  13. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Yow, that was exciting, Phil v Torres. The ump didn’t give him the strikeout on the same pitch, about three prior, a perfect place exactly on his hands, as he leans in.

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  14. steve sciacco says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Baxter! Baxter! Wheres those dreams that Ive been after? Baxter, Baxter promised only lies! Laughter, laughter, all I hear and see is laughter. Laugter, laughter, laughing at my cries!

    I just think of that song everytime I hear his name for some reason.

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  15. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    The Yanks seem to have lost their patience. Not taking as many pitches as usual.

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  16. steve sciacco says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Phil is like the Yankee offense. Both only score runs via the long ball.

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  17. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Talk about living & dying by the sword (HR). That first inning is coming back to haunt them.

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  18. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    All right, no more futzing around. Get that tying run in.

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  19. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    What the hell is Rodriguez swinging at?

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  20. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    They NEED to plate that walk to Granderson.

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  21. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Gee’s only thrown 80 pitches. They need to drive him out of the game and get into the pen.

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  22. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    That will do nicely, Mr. Teixeira.

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  23. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Way to get it, Tex!

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  24. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    Now 2 for 5 w/RISP

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  25. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Professor, I had a feeling it may be better to stick with Gee, rather than hope for the bullpen: his stuff has been just good enough, and now he’s getting tired.

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  26. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    Swisher is hacking at everything.

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  27. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Do you bring Hughes back out? I would. Still good velocity and command hasn’t deteriorated.

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    • smurfy says:
      June 9, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      yeah. It’s uncanny the popping tendencies on Phil’s fb (and curve).

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      • smurfy says:
        June 9, 2012 at 9:16 pm

        and, soon as I say that, a liner on a curve. Nice approach, handling it with a shot down the line. Neuwenheis did that, too. Good for rallies.

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    • Professor Longnose says:
      June 9, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      I suppose so. He’s at 102 pitches. I’d say he could run it up to 115, 120 without problems.

      Reply
  28. Michael Eder says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Hughes had much better command tonight. The team seems to have dealt with his balance issues, although there were still a handful of pitches that got away from him when he rushed his feet.

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    • smurfy says:
      June 9, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      I noticed his fb faded right, when he was trying for the low right corner, early in the game. Caused that first walk, and saw it later. Did see him hit the spot exactly, later too.

      Reply
  29. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Logan….ugh! Has had some problems recently. I’m just not comfortable with him & Wade for the 7th & 8th. Hoping for Robertson’s return and then Aardsma (?) in July or August and Chamberlain in Sept.

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  30. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Curtis has made some very nice hauls, way back.

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  31. Professor Longnose says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Nice catch! It’s very cool having an outfielder who can catch the ball.

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  32. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    A long, loud ex-hale.

    Reply
  33. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    That was dangerous, but Cory got him. Let’s score some runs.

    Reply
  34. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Yankees need some runs. It looks like we’ll see Clay Rapada in the 8th. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

    Reply
  35. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    Gee looked good v. Chavez. Maybe the bullpen would be meatier.

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  36. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    Now Rapada……me no likee.

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  37. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Well done, Curtis! the bullpen is delicious!

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  38. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Parnell has nice pizazz on his fb.

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  39. smurfy says:
    June 9, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    Alright, with a touch of tension.

    Start spreading the Hughhes… and Dillon Gee pitched well, too.

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  40. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Nice. They stay tied for 1st and a game ahead of the Os, who, despite a win today, are fading.

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  41. Phil C says:
    June 9, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    See y’all tomorrow for a potential sweep.

    Reply

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