RAB discussed the cost of re-upping Swisher, as we did here the other day. Apparently he's asking for Werth money, which he's not... uh... yeah. But RAB suggested maybe Damon money. I think I'd go a little higher. Four years $60M?

Derek! Now 44 lead off hits.

Derek is on fire!

If Jeter sold his soul to the devil, I'll be very disappointed.

Get Robbie a GPS, because he's lost at the plate.

[4] Maybe he sold his soul to the company store?

Booooooo.
Trade Cano.

[6] Another day older and deeper in debt... Somehow it doesn't fit.

So, I'm told is still 1999 for Derek?

[9] He's partying like it.

[9][10] A fortunate side effect of time distortions caused by Brett Gardner. An unfortunate side effect was last night's seemingly endless game.

The White Sox crew has already informed interested Chicago listeners that the Yankees have a "$90 million infield." Who says those bozos don't understand moneyball? Then they remembered that A-Rod is injured.

I'm back to YES now.

[11] Yes, it was amazing how 32 hours were fit into a single evening. Brett folded it in twelve dimensions.

Also have to keep an eye on Mets vs. Rockies, could be #4 this year. Through 5.
Nevermind.

I need to try an experiment, because I got comments mysteriously trapped last night:
Bullpen.

Hm, so that wasn't it. How about:
roulette.

Ah. It's the other word. Name of a game people play in a casino.

Ah, it's the other word.

Not allowed to post the name of a game people play in Vegas, uses a wheel and a ball. Weird.

More seriously, watching the clip on MLB.tv, Jeter is really pulling the ball with authority a good bit these days, and he seems to be be pulling the ball more this year (his HR distribution according to hittrackeronline is perfectly balanced). He's such a better hitter when he turns on the ball a little and is not *completely* locked into flicking the ball to RF.

Nix looks a little like Brett.

[17] Maybe if you misspelled it. You know, like bullpen rouxlette.

Ah, I see...back to the old leave-'em-loaded strategy from last night.

Now I'm going to get really confused using the comment reference numbers (with two experimental comments awaiting mod). But [20] (I think) good idea, that will be my official term.

Oh, also, I think the, uh, building or institution that houses rouxlette is also disallowed. A kasino.

Dewayne Wise...you can only hope to contain him.

But how are the White Sox doing, you know, Dewayne-wise?

Hm. I think two of those were strikes.

Hey Ivan, I see this is going to be another long fucking night. Nice move Youk.

Yoooooook!

Done.

Jetes, thanks.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/scott-miller/19856253/umpire-joyce-makes-the-best-call-of-the-year----before-the-game

Let's see...Russian Roulette.

[30] You really can't predict baseball...

Wow, that's amazing.

I really want to make a joke about Joyce helping the Red Sox, but, bad taste.

[30] OK...he's absolved for blowing the perfect game.

Swisher was a little lackadaisical on that one.

I just can't get over the thing Michael and Kenny were saying about Ruth and Dunn. Leading both leagues in all three True Outcomes. Obviously, nobody ever really thought the True Outcomes were all that mattered, but it's amazing how far apart they are. Dunn is having a good year, but of course it isn't anywhere near Ruthian.

[1] Maybe the Yankees keep Swisher and move Granderson for a front line pitcher?

The Angels have five runs in five innings.

Bob McClure is enjoying the game.

Lotta true outcomes for Liriano tonight, too.

[36] Is Granderson tradable? I have no idea what his contract is.

Curtis has a team option for next year, something like $13M.

[36] Andy does want another year. At this point I'm not sure what the projected rotation looks like.

Mpants (i too am awaiting moderation on a comment, because I was a wise-ass and tried Russian Rouxlette as a test, so I don't know what comment # is right), Granderson is tradable according to other blogs (can you take that as gospel?).

[40] Hm..so the likely scenario is that Swisher walks and Granderson is retained for his last contract year. Then the Yankees presumably flip Swisher's $10 million into...pitching? Another OF?

Crap. Both that and Derek's were no doubters.

[42] He has value, but he's in the las year of a contract, so I don't see how he can be turned into a front line pitcher. Maybe a trae-and-extend deal?

Geez, we're only through 4?

[45] Well, he could be turned into a front-line pitcher in the last year of his contract.

What I miss? Any "He Gone!"'s for the Good Guys or the Pale Hose?

[49] Maybe you can spice things up, because this game is a feel bad snoozer so far.

Oy.

Nova has lost the plot.

Ivan Nova: Fail.

It just gets better and better.

[48] Yeah, but you just saw the Big One.

(Jetes knocked out the first pitch of the game.)

Have I ever mentioned that Kevin Youkilis is not my favorite player?

[51] I don't think he ever had it, honestly.

I once predicted Nova would develop into the ace of this staff. Somehow I just don't see that happening.

Maybe we could hire Bob McClure to work with Nova a little.

(I will be mentioning Bob McClure daily, in case anyone is wondering.)

[58] I think Troy McClure would be more entertaning.

Ok, I am bad luck, showed up and Ugly hit a grand salami. Time to gop back to "work".

So the Rays are going to be three back after tonight, huh?

[57] Your made a fundamental error. When you use the term "develop" in reference to a young pitcher in the Yankees organization, you have to envision Joba or Hughes or the like as the result.

[60] When the Yankees blow that 10 game lead entirely, things are gonna get ugly in the offseason.

Bloody hell!

AB, can you clear or delete my comment awaiting moderation? I just won't be able to sleep tonight if it's left hanging.

Whew. At least the Rays lost.

There is good news. KC beat Tampa 1-0 in 10 innings.

65) Sure. I guess the term "Russian Roulette" is Spam sensitive.

[68] thanks

[68][69] I believe that's due to all the "Hot Russian Chicks Playing Roulette" websites that are out there these days.

This game sucks..Could the Yanks really blow this division lead?

Dwayne Wise...Yankee Killa.

That's an IBB I can live with.

Damn, the guy still gives up only grounders. Amazing.

He's something to ponder. Avril Levigne is engaged to marry Chad Kroeger. Poor Canada.

Seriously, I could see having a game with Fred or Phelps for four (or Phred or Felps phor phour) and then Lowe for three.

[74] Not familiar with either of those two..Canadian celebrities? Sounds a long way from John Candy and Michael J. Fox..

RIYank, you are my Sabre Connection..this may be really facile but, when people always write about "he can provide 'value'"..what are they really meaning? You can just say "production" right? I still think "value" sounds odd...(and I possibly already asked you this but forgot the answer..)

I had knee surgery this morning (successful, nothing major), and I'm pretty much confined to the couch. What better than a Yankee game to pass the time, I thought. This was not the game I had in mind. I can't imagine anything more unwatchable.

[78] You could put on the Hawk feed for added enjoyment. Remember, what doesn't kill you will make you stronger. Have a good recovery! :)

I hate this game.