Game Thread Tuesday 4/5/16 Astros @ Yankees 1:05PM

[Rick2583]

RHP - Masahiro Tanaka (12-7, 3.51)

VS.

LHP - Dallas Keuchel (20-8, 2.48)

Trivia: The last Yankee to homer twice on opening day was Joe Pepirtone on April 9th 1963.

Lineups to follow...............

 

[Rick2583]

CF - Ellsbury
LF - Hicks
DH - A-Rod
1B - Teixeira
RF - Beltran
C - McCann
3B - Headley
2B - Castro
SS - Gregorius

On a very cold day...................................PLAY BALL!!

 

[yankeesince59]

...Tanaka really needs to find his mojo again.

 

[Rick2583]

Playing baseball in football weather, but I'm hoping for big things.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

yes, finally, let's play ball in football uni's....and pads, no wait, "no contact" sport....meh-

 

[blgridesagain]

...Tanaka really needs to find his mojo again.

No doubt, I was just thinking about how the Yanks really did catch a bad break with this kid coming up with "arm" problems after he showed how fabulous he could be when he first began prior to the injury problems. Not their fault, and not his fault - it's unfortunate, let's hope he stays strong and healthy and at least comes close to what he was.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

1-2-3 nice.
Tank's inside pitch has quit a bit of movement on it. 1-2 to Altuve, being set up outside, pitch #4 looked like it was going down the heart of the plate, only to break up and in......wtf- is he throwing, a rh screw ball without pro-nating his elbow... pitch...? I'll take it...

 

[Mattingly23NY]

Playing baseball in football weather, but I'm hoping for big things.

like a couple of bombs, alot of contact, and no offsides...

 

[blgridesagain]

The kid Johnny Barbato made the team...just 23 yrs old and his profile has been high K rate and gives up fewer hits per IP.
It'll be interesting keeping an eye on him.
Could be a newfound gem helping to fill in the innings before the big three. (Chap, Miller,Betances)

 

[Rick2583]

Not a big turn out so far but hell.........................................................................................................................I'm happy.

 

[yankeesince59]

...^^^ I was gonna say the same thing...a lot of empty seats for opening day.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

Yes, its nice to see another Yanx Opening Day....

 

[Messiah717]

Welcome to New York Mr. Castro. Two out two run double and it's 2-0.

 

[yankeesince59]

...new blood Castro puts the good guys up 2-0.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

I hope Castro can continue to make us forget the druthers of Drew....

 

[Messiah717]

Bryan Mitchell out four months. That sucks.

 

[Rick2583]

I've got a good feeling about Castro. I think he's going to end up as a rare smart move by Cashman.

 

[Messiah717]

I've got a good feeling about Castro. I think he's going to end up as a rare smart move by Cashman.

He's a solid player. I don't think we're going to be disappointed.

 

[blgridesagain]

I hope Castro can continue to make us forget the druthers of Drew....

I forgot about Drew the moment they acquired Castro.
.281 career hitter with double digit HR power.
The question that needs to be answered is his defense as he learns a new position.
By all accounts I've read and heard, he kept his chin up and worked hard when he was removed from his SS job (Cubs).

Have a feeling he's going to love playing for the Yanks and likewise.

 

[Rick2583]

Through 4 innings 1 run on only 2 hits. So far.....so good for Tanaka.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

I've got a good feeling about Castro. I think he's going to end up as a rare smart move by Cashman.

Your not leaning towards the dark side are ya' Rick.......("smart move by Trashman")...???

 

[Mattingly23NY]

Through 4 innings 1 run on only 2 hits. So far.....so good for Tanaka.

indeed, his location is sharp too...nice pitch selection(s)...? less those LOB...

 

[Mattingly23NY]

one thing would make this game better, would be to eliminate Suckcliffe and Son, I don't give a fk about their trip from Pitt to NY....

 

[blgridesagain]

Your not leaning towards the dark side are ya' Rick.......("smart move by Trashman")...???

Yeah Rick, evidently it's impossible for "Trashman" to make a good move. I guess we can already pencil in the Castro move as a bad one.

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted for a few minutes.

 

[Rick2583]

Your not leaning towards the dark side are ya' Rick.......("smart move by Trashman")...???

No I still think he's an asswipe but I have to give credit when its due.

 

[Mattingly23NY]

Fk, spoke 2 soon...

I'd love to have Correa at SS; on the Yanx....Springer in RF too....fk Altuve....

 

[Mattingly23NY]

No I still think he's an asswipe but I have to give credit when its due.

I only hope Castro can maintain his .281 lifetime B'avg....

 

[Mattingly23NY]

are my eyes deceiving me, but didn't the asswipe Stros coach just toss the ball into the stands, the 1st MLB hit of White's Career....?

 

[Rick2583]

He threw a back up ball in, just a trick they always play on the rookies.

 

[yankeesince59]

...even a busted clock is right twice a day.

...and no one said that Castro was a bad move...but by all means, continue to exaggerate if it helps you to sleep.