Game 137 - @ DET - W 13-9

The make up game from May 11th.

Not pretty at all, but it got the job done. Ponson wasn't very good, but then neither were Detroit.

Phil Coke got his first big league start and did very nicely.

Game 136 - v TOR - L 2-6

Pettitte didn't start off great but then settled down, until the 7th then it put it out of reach. Heho.

Alex and Jason hit solo home runs but that was really it.

Robbie had a couple of great defensive plays, this is what we know he's capable of.

Oh I really can't be bothered, sorry.

Oooh yeh, Alfredo Acevas had his first big league outing.. 2 innings pitched, 3 strike outs, no runs, no hits. No one knows his stuff yet, but we'll see how he goes when they've got video etc on him... but he looks impressive so far.

Game 135 - v TOR - L 6-7

Not a good one to lose - it was going so well. They were up 6-2, then it all went wrong.
I really can't bring myself to write more except:

• Rasner was excellent
• Alex got an RBI but was still booed (by stupid no class idiots)
• Derek is only 9 runs away from Gehrig's stadium hit record
• Cano was first fab, then rubbish - HR, RBI and costly error

Game 134 - v TOR - W 2-1

Another really nice outing by Pavano - just imagine if he'd actually been healthy....

Another anemic offense managed to get a couple of runs, and Pavano held it to 1 run which turned out to be enough.

For some reason they always looked like the pitchers would hold on, but they shouldn't have had to. Heho.
It was a nicer win that yesterday as they did deserve it.

Game 133 - v BOS - W 3-2

Mussina is pitching well and it's 0 runs in the 4th so far - typically the offense haven't shown up today against Lester. It is difficult watching them these days.

Just gave up 2 which is ok but given the offense is rubbish and Lester is good, this seems like too high a bar to reach.

Moose didn't get the win again... *sigh*

Wow, Giambi, nice one. A huge home run then a RBI to win it. Well done 'stache.

Although I can't get excited by it - though we won, it's still depressing as it was due to luck not good play.

Game 132 - v BOS - L 3-11

Not the greatest start but Alex got an RBI double at his first at bat - not much else so far and easy outs.

Robbie got a RBI in to level it, but then Ponson walked a run in.

At this point (beginning 6th) I stopped watching as I could tell it was over at that point... and surprise surprise it was.
Veras and Robertson gave up 7 runs to make it yukky.

Game 131 - v BOS - L 3-7

Didn't watch live, and given the score and reviews of performances didn't want to watch later either!

Pettitte gave up 7 runs, Alex went 0-5, and the rest were pretty rubbish too.

Wasn't this a must win!?!

Game 130 - @ BAL - W 8-7

What a up and down game.
Cabrera wasn't very good at all, but the Yankee hitters didn't crush him completely as they should've. Rasner was out in the 3rd as his control was as bad as Cabrera's.
They were doing well enough - just - to get the win then the bullpen made it interesting, when Ramirez gave up a home run to tie it.

The 3 errors by the Yankees were not impressive at all.. seemed like some people weren't concentrating.

Robbie had a good game, scoring the win, but we shouldn't have let it go from 7-2 to squeaking past with 8-7!

Game 129 - @ BAL - W 5-3

Well I never - it's a Pavano start.

Actually given it was his first start in the majors in ages it wasn't too bad. He wasn't overpowering but he managed to keep it to 3 runs 7 hits over 5 innings, so we'll take it, thank you very much.

A few HRs and we're in the lead - nice. Although no-one is particularly stellar though.

Bullpen kept it tight and didn't allow any more runs.

A break when we got the out for a BAL batter not running after a swinging strikeout which hit the dirt first - long debate (and Trembley ejection) but correct decision.

Alex got hit again, but Pavano hit Millar so... no ejection or warning for that.

Game 128 - @ BAL - W 9-4

This better not be another where the offense/defense screw up Moose's start - although

Cano missed on and Jeter nearly got an error.. not the greatest start...

Derek just got his 2500th career hit, only Ruth and Gehrig above him as Yankees.

Molina is getting it done again, a Home run right after Cano's huge homer to Eutaw street. Then it stalled again, but then it kicked up again - now they the lead after Moose has gone *sigh*. But it was a nice win finally, but just not for Moose. He's never going to get to 20, gutted.

Game 127 - @ TOR - L 3-14

Holy rubbish batman.

Ponson couldn't get it done and was pulled. Then the bullpen continued the trend until it was taken out behind the shed and shot. It had to be more humane that way.

Not even any slightly positive out of any of this.

Game 126 - @ TOR - W 5-1

Why is Matsui playing DH, he hasn't had 1 hit since he's been back. Ah well, he'll be hitting soon.

Although the rest of the team seem lifeless too . Jeter is going great though - loads of hits and now a HR - yay for the captain.

Alex is having a mare, more strikeouts, he is definitely pushing too hard. He needs to stop stressing and not try so hard and relax. It's affecting his throws now too.

Game 125 - @ TOR - L 1-2

Wow, Rasner had a wonderful outing - he only gave up 1 run, a HR in the 6th, but he was really good - am pleased for him. He likes the dome for some reason.

Now AJ Burnett was also brilliant - 12 s/os - he was pretty un-hittable except for 1 bad pitch which got a run in.

Oh good grief Damon, what are you doing there in CF - 1 error and 1 should've been error. Please find your bat Melky, we need you.

I'd have loved this if I were a Jays fan - says it all.

Game 124 - v KC - W15-6

Yankee stadium - Sec 6 Box 27 Row B - ooooh these are the nicest seats, right next next to the on deck circle and so close.

Moose ! ♥ Offense!! Wow...

Gave up 3 in the 1st, but after that nothing. Then the offense went nuts and scored 6 - a 3 run HR by Alex started the action.. Then another 4 in the second - it was getting like batting practice.

It's a nice change to see some consistent at bats from inning to inning. I nearly didn't recognize the team - they kept getting on base then scoring!

Game 123 - v KC - W 3-2

Yankee stadium - Sec BX 327, row C, seat 5

a draining, tiring 12 innings, but finally got the win... yay for another Ponson gem.

Game 122 - v KC - L 3-4

Yankee stadium - Sec BX 18, row F, seat 5 - Field Championship seats baby *g*

Rain delay - actually it absolutely poured down and was still misting down through the first few innings.

They didn't seem as through they'd get any offense, no confidence that they could actually win.

Rivera blew it with a wild pitch.. am reduced to only coming out with 'heho'.

Game 121 - @ MIN - L 2-4

Did not watch.

Game 120 - @ MIN - W 9-6

Moose really should have got this win - if Mariano hadn't blown the save. They got the win anyway in the 12th. I'm gutted for Moose, but at least it's a win

Game 119 - @ MIN - L 0-4

Not one damn run - not one.

Ponson pitched nicely once again - I take back all I said before he joined - he has been a solid addition

It doesn't help when you bench the best lead off guy (Damon) and replace with Christian - bad management decision there.

You don't get players who are hitting well or getting their groove back doing well if you bench them or switch them around... grrrr.

Argh

Game 118 - @ LAA - L 3-4

RISP !!!!!!!!

Why is Melky benched again - he was 3-4 last night... just cos of the pitching match up... idiots.

Defense was a joke today. Cano and Betemit didn't work together at all.

Not a good game to lose but inevitable.

However LAA are probably the best team at the moment - sigh.

Game 117 - @ LAA - L 4-11

A really lovely performance by Dan Giese in front of his childhood home team - 6 innings and 1 run. In front of his friends and family - he grew up just up the road. It was great he had such a good game.
Pitt the bullpen were shite, as usual these days.

Melky went 3-4 after being on the bench for the last 4 games. Hopefully he'll pull himself round otherwise he'll be elsewhere next season and Robbie will be crushed, as will a lot of Yankee fans - we need his CF defense.

Game 116 - @ LAA - L 5-10

Kennedy had a rubbish game and was even more rubbish in his post game interview. I hope it's cos he's young and trying too hard cos he was useless.

Rasner and Bruney gave up another 5 runs and that was that.

There was some offense but all in all not pretty and yet another loss they can do without.

Game 115 - @ TEX - W 3-0

Moose didn't have his best stuff but he still pitched out of all jams. He had 8 hits but 0 runs. It started with a Derek home run.

Every inning there were runners on base but somehow with experience and guts he got them out.

It just shows how fabulous he really has been. No wonder he won clutch performer of the month - he's definitely been MVP for the Yankees.

Game 114 - @ TEX - W 5-3

Did not watch

Ponson gives another very nice outing - who'd have thunk it after his start where he had everyone but the kitchen sink on base :)

Turns out he was a good pick - short term he did well last time in NY so I guess he behaves when he's here. I wonder if that's a general thing for Yankees... hmm.. probably not (Alex's affairs, Jason's steroids etc).

Game 113 - @ TEX - L 6-8

Did not watch

Pettitte only went 5 inning so bullpen was killed by second day of heavy work.

Sexon had a grand slam but not enough in the end

Game 112 - @ TEX - L 5-9

Did not watch.

Joba injured in 5th inning - OMG

Gland slam in 9th won it.

Game 111 - v LAA - W 14-9

Rasner isn't looking too comfortable, too many walks and a 5 run outing says it all.

Then Giese came in and stopped the rot - 3 innings and no runs - he's turning out to be a good thrower. He kept us in the game and Nady made sure we won it - 6 RBIs!
A really good trade, it seems he settled in as if he'd always been there.

Cano come in for the 7th and got a run in - seems his hand is slightly better. Alex had a not so good day - striking out a lot, but he did get on base later on. But the 4 errors byt LAA certainly helped a lot.

Game 110 - v LAA - W 8-2

Cano out with injured hand.

Moose had a tricky 1st and 2nd but only gave up 2 runs. Since then nothing but excellence. He's caught by Molina who's going to be his personal catcher - bet Andy's jealous.

Molina also had a great offensive day. Betemit also had a nice day for once. Lots of home runs rather than small ball - but good to see a great pitcher do his stuff.

It was also the Old Timers Day... Moose was joking he could/should start both games ;)

Moose is 14-7

Game 109 - v LAA - L 0-1

A pitching duel by Ponson! 7 innings only 2 hits - very nice - 1 inning of loaded bases but pitched out of it very nicely.

The offense is swinging at a lot but they're nearly getting the runs, but not quite close enough.

Ponson pitched really well, but suddenly Mo gives up a run and they've won. Bollocks.

At least Marte pitched a nice 8th - wonder if Kyle pitched tonight.