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Friday, February 4, 2011
WIN METHOD / ANDY PETTITTE
Recently WIN METHOD fans were told Andy Pettitte would pitch this year for the YANKEES. At the time of that post Andy had confirmed he would pitch this year. Andy stated such in his retirement press conference today. Earlier this week Andy changed his mind because he felt the WIN METHOD desire was no longer in the pit of his stomach. That statement from Andy, that the overwhelming desire to go through the grind and have that desire in the pit of his stomach defines the WIN METHOD. That desire is the WIN METHOD. You aren't the best unless you are WIN METHOD. That is what made Pettitte the winningest pitcher in baseball over the span of his career, the winningest pitcher in the history of post season competition, and the starting pitcher with the most World Series rings over his career. Andys' departure leaves a huge void in the YANKEE rotation, but that void will be filled by an up and coming future star from the YANKEE farm system. We will overcome. Andy will be missed. We congratulate Andy and his family, and wish him all the luck in the world in any future endeavors.
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Garcia throws three shutout innings today. The battle continues.
If I am not mistaken, the four pitchers fighting for the 4 and 5 rotation spots, Colon, Garcia, Nova, and Mitre have pitched 20 innings and given up one run.
The pitching is looking like it may be a very bright star of this team. 28 in 11.
I remember WIN METHOD saying that he and the Yankees would be selecting pitcher after pitcher a few years back. Look now and the cupboard is full.
So far so good this spring. Keep away from the injury bug, stay healthy and get ready to start the season on fire.
True, everything is coming along fine. The season is getting really close. 28 in 11.
Night game today. Colon up again.
Great blog and there is posting action. The baseball forums are dead.
Colon and four buddies K 16 Pirates. And the beat goes on.
It is amazing how great our pitchers are doping.
Five solid shutout frames from CC.
Five innings from CC now should make him ready to 7 or 8 by opening day.
The frauds are whining and happy as they think Yankee pitching is in trouble. The reality may be Yankee pitching is likely in the top three in baseball.
Nova & Hughes below par in split squad games today. The big runs surrendered by secondary throwers.
Lets see what we get when AJ stretches out.
Hughes has been the worst of the top three so far, but word is he is working on new things more than worrying about his useless individual stats.
Good to know WIN METHOD.
AJ goes four solid innings giving up his first runs of the spring with one bad pitch allowing a two run HR.
AJ is going to blow the mind of all the stat frauds this season. 20 wins?
Game on YES network today.
Garcia gets beat up today. Soriano throws shutout inning. Rivera in his first spring outing K's three in a perfect inning.
Longer stints for all the pitchers now. Roster being chopped slowly but surely down to the final 25.
I think I would be more confident if Pettitte was here for another year.
Everything will be OK. Just need for a couple of guys to step up and display why they ar WIN METHOD.
Banuelos who just turned 20 will get some innings against the bosux tonight. How many years can this kid give us. Wow.!!!!
Game on MLB network for those who get it.
How about last nights game vs. the bosux. The Yankees threw all minor league pitchers and played only the outfield major leaguers against the sux who started their opening day lineup and used mostly their major league pitchers. Yankees lost 2-1, but the Yankees are a better deeper team.
With Pettitte gone, it doesn't help the team, but we must and will overcome. That is what champions must do to be the best and WIN METHOD is the best.
The bosux sux.
In another week or so we should be setting up the rotation and letting all the starters play together more consistently.
We are solid, and we will overcome. 28 in 11.
28 in 11 led by the captain Derek Jeter. 28 in 11. 28 in 11.
Joba being MRI'd.
within 2 weeks of real baseball, games that count, WIN METHOD baseball.
Nova gets his fourth start tonight. Would love to see him go five solid innings.
More than likely Nova being the fourth starter needs to be consistent and effective more often than not.
Ready to start tonights game. Looks like both teams are using their opening day lineups. Go Ivan.
The last three posters define to the world just why this is the best baseball site that exists. Nova goes six innings throwing a no hitter, allowing one hit batsman to the leadoff hitter and one base reaching on an error by the sieve Rodriquez at third base. Nova definately is the number four man in the rotation. The battle will be for the five hole.
The positiveness of the WIN METHOD and the posters here make this blog the greatest there is. Add on Rivera, Soriano, and Robertson all throwing one shutout inning each last night with Rivera giving up the only hit of the game and you end up with a one hit shutout by the great Yankee pitching staff.
If Nova pitches consistently anywhere near the way he pitched last night, he will be a fine number four, or better.
Isn't the true worth of a great WIN METHOD player is stepping up when needed. With Pettitte gone, the pitching staff needs to step up and I think they know it.
Nova was in complete control last night. Very dominating.
Two weeks from today we open with the Tigers. One win at a time. 28 in 11.
Lets keepthe great pitching going again tonight.
Hughes throws solid six innings tonight allowing two runs and four hits. Pitching is looking fine.
The pen throws three final shutout innings again following Hughes solid six, for the win.
After two beautiful games from Nova and Hughes and the relief corps, AJ makes his fourth start today against the Blue Jays. Rockem AJ.
AJ disappointing today going four shaky innings and not being helped by three Yankee errors.
Mitre goes two innings and gets hit pretty hard. Looks like the last rotation spot will go to either Colon or Garcia.
Thanks for all the updates Steve, and your solid wisdom on what may happen with the team.
Would have hoped for more from AJ today.
Mitre went a third shutout inning Steve, but I agree the fifth spot should be either Garcia or Colon for now. Hopefully another stud minor league pitcher will develop and take the 5 spot later in the season.
Sorry about the Mitre innings, I thought they pulled him after two innings. I just like the way the Yankees bring along their youngsters without over matching them to early.
Garcia gets his fourth start this afternoon. Thanks for the tip WIN METHOD.
Todays game is on YES at 1PM. Glad the banks are open today.
Garcia can take a giant step with a big effort today.
Three no hit innings from Garcia so far.
Garcia pitches thru the sixth but gives up five runs, three in the 4th and 2 in the sixth. Not very encouraging.
Rivera, Pryor, and Ayala each throw one solid shut out inning. Bullpen has been outstanding this spring.
Game ended in 5-5 10 inning tie. Garcia looked like ordinary 5th spot pitcher.
We play the Phillies today as the real season nears and the WINS are the only thing that matters.
CC gets the ball today starting against the Phillies while the Yankees likely will start their regular season lineup.
It looks like the starters are stretching to at least six innings already. The rotation should be in fine shape to open the season.
CC goes 6 2/3 innings and gives up one run dominating the Phillies. Yankees pound Philly pitching for 5 runs so far. Robertson replaces CC.
The Yankees as a team seem to be playing with a purpose beyond the pale.
Game over. Robertson 1/3 inning with a K. Sorianno goes the 8th with a runner reaching on an error. Logan closes out the 9th with 3 Ks.
I hope I am not being overly optimistic, but this Yankee team appears to be very very good and much improved over last years 95 wins.
I was thinking the same thing Erica. Hope it's not to good to be true. The bench has improved, the pen is stronger and it was the best last year, and if AJ turns over a new leaf, the year could be mighty fine.
Best is no really bad injuries, knock on wood. Just get ready to play for real. Then only wins count.
AJ needs to come back with a solid effort. Needs to get a groove going.
CC was very solid yesterday.
Hard to believe we play for real in 10 days.
Night game today. Should be Colon?
What a novel concept. Wins and winning, and all along I thought the only thing that counted is what a player achieved for himself, he said tongue in cheek.
Colon is the starter tonight. After Garcias last outing, a big performance from Garcia may push him into the lead for the last rotation spot.
You meant Colon, Steve. I agree, but there does not seem to be that much of a difference between the two. They both may get some time if one or the other fails.
Colon, three real sharp innings so far.
Colon thru five. No walks, one hit. Looks like colon takes the lead for the rotation choice.
Colon finishes his night with six innings allowing one run and two hits. Excellent outing.
Colon took a big step forward with last nights effort, for the final Yankee rotation spot. One run in six innings is very tolerable.
AJ gets his chance to stretch to six plus innings. Keep moving forward AJ.
Joba is supposed to throw an inning today also.
In my opinion Colon has the edge over Garcia for the five hole right now. But, then again, I am not on the field with first hand knowledge.
Mitre starts today and probably is on the outside looking in for the last rotation spot.
Mitre pounded for five runs in three innings. Joba surrenders a HR in one inning and Prior is perfect with 2 Ks in 1 inning.
I think we would be better off with Pryor instead Mitre
Mitre is tentatively the long reliever and Pryor would not fill that role. However, we could keep Garcia and Colon and dump Mitre. That may be the best scenario.
The problem is so many times, the details in each players contract, options, MLB rules, etc., on what a team can do and how they can move a player. The Yankees on the field and in charge of the team will make the decision based on what they think is best for the team at any given time.
I also believe Mitre may be and or should be the man going.
Whenever I want to know the real scoop about the Yankees, I come here. Anywhere else is pure BS.
Mitre showed little yesterday. Ugh!
Hughes against the Blue Jays tonite. Look for 6 to 7 innings for Hughes.
The bullpen is unreal. We may be able to play many six inning games.
Once in awhile maybe even 4 or 5.
Hughes throws a solid seven innings allowing three runs. Mo throws a perfect eight. Very nice.
Very nice game from Hughes going seven innings. Logan strikes out the side to finish last nights game. The season is looking good.
From MLB....the number one selling MLB jersey is that of DEREK JETER. Thank God todays fans have the co0mmon sense to spend their money lauding the best player in MLB over the past twenty years.
All hail the best of the best. Derek Jeter offensive and defensive whiz.
Off day today. One week until our season starts.
It looks like Garcia and Colon will each get another spring training start and the decision of who will be the fifth starter will be made, if it hasn't already.
If what each has done during this spring session is the determining factor, it should be Colon.
Right bob, but that is what we see. What the field generals see and know behind the scene is what we don't know. So a different outcome could be in the future.
I like what an earlier poster said. Keep both and dump Mitre.
Also a final decision is needed for the utility spots. Will Granderson need the disabled list to start the season.
If he can't go 100% I would hope they put him on the DL.
Last week of spring training. The time for real WIN METHOD baseball is nearing. Stat frauds prepare for your BS fantasy games. But don't forget, your games are not real and have no bearing or relationship to winning.
I love this blog. The posters know baseball and post intelligent comments. Here is William Mensom posted...."""""""Mitre is tentatively the long reliever and Pryor would not fill that role. However, we could keep Garcia and Colon and dump Mitre. That may be the best scenario.
March 22, 2011 7:30 PM"""""
Today the Yankees traded away Mitre for a minor league outfielder. Great insight William and to Deb F for seconding Williams post.
Great call guys and gals. Great baseball acumen.
Can't feel sorry for Mitre. He knew what he had to do to earn a spot and he failed on his own.
Nova gets the start tonight. Lets see how he does after his 6 inning no hit stint last outing.
Nova, one single after two complete.
Nova completes his second consecutive six inning outing. Giving up 2 runs and 3 hits. In his last 2 starts totaling 12 innings Nova has allowed no hits in 10 of the innings, 1 hit in 1 inning and his worst inning 2 runs and 2 hits.
It is very nice how the Yankees bloom and grow their youngsters and don't push them when they are not really ready for MLB competition. Nova looks like he blooming and growing into a legitimate winner. Best is, ther are more coming in the next few years.
Banuelos gets start today on TV. CC gets final tuneup vs. minor leaguers before he starts season Thursday in NY.
The Yankees with WIN METHOD behind the scene are the wisest franchise in baseball. And the way they develop their young talent is second to none. And what is most amazing they always have a very low draft pick. That just makes WIN METHOD that much more brilliant.
Garcia named to the fifth rotation spot today. Colon will be in the bullpen. Girardi said he picked Garcia because he pitched in the majors last year and won, while Colon has not pitched in the majors since 2009. Garcia also has the innings behind him.
Jeter and Arod have had a tremendous spring on an individual basis.
Yankee pitching again dominates this afternoon. Almost everybody threw.
Banuelos is going to be very very good down the road. the Yankees are being very shrewd in bringing him along without hurting or demanding too much from him at his very young age.
Everyone is getting their spring training behind them and putting the final touches on display these last few days before real baseball. Go Yankees 28 in 11.
It looks like some stat heads are going crazy and crying out loud. They can't understand how Girardi picked Garcia over Colon as the fifth starter when Colons individual stats so over shadowed Garcias during spring training.
Note for stat frauds, individual stats don't mean very much.
Real baseball is for the team to win. fantasy baseball is for the individual to succeed. 28 in 11.
The lower level minor league pitchers are having their last hurrah with the big team. Many subs playing positions also. Meaningless.
Great spring for the Yankees. Only Granderson and Cervelli suffered bench injuries.
AJ and Nova may be the keys to the season.
28 in 11 fans. Lets do it because we can.
Agree Frank and Patricia. AJ and Nova may surprise everyone and win 30 games between them. Because they can.
If AJ and Nova can win 15 each, then we only need 15 each from CC and Hughes. Get 10 from the 5th spot and you have 70 wins. You get 20 or more from the pen.
If the first four of the rotation stay healthy all year, it is not unreasonable to expect each of them to win even more than 15 games each.
If anyone gets injured we have backups in the wings, although it may be pushing them a bit, they are young.
Pettitte only went 2/3 of the year and had 11 wins. Nova can easily match that.
Tonights game rained out. Hope it doesn't screw up the pitching to much.
We went through spring without rain and then get rained out just a few days before opening day. It can't help, but you just work around it and earn 28 in 11.
Two days two hours until opening day at the Stadium. Lets go Yankees.
Looks like Feliciano will be on DL for opening, Pryor to fill his slot? Granderson says he will be ready for opening series. Nunez and Chavez fill infield utility roles. Romaine and Montero to minors for more seasoning and consistent ABs.
Garcia 4 2/3 innings of 1 run baseball today and Colon a perfect 9th for the save. Beautiful.
The pitching has been absolutely astounding this spring. so many doing so well.
AJ was the one who missed his innings because of the Monday rain out. He is the one who could least afford it. So be it.
With the depth of the bull pen all the starters need to do is keep us close.
Winning and wins. That is all that counts and determines the best players and teams. That is the real baseball world. 28 in 11 with WINS.
28 hours until our first real game and the quest for 28 in 11 begins.
In WIN METHODs opening blog he stated """""""""Andys' departure leaves a huge void in the YANKEE rotation, but that void will be filled by an up and coming future star from the YANKEE farm system. We will overcome."""""""" WIN METHOD is right again as Ivan Nova has stepped forward to fill the gap. Lova ya.
Rain may play a part in tomorrows opener. We have the pen where 6 or 7 guys can go 1 inning each if need be.
Just as long as everyone stays loose and doesn't get hurt in the much cooler weather. 28 in 11 begins in 24 hours.
CC needs to get us off on the right foot, and AJ to follow up with a command performance.
It's pouring here in NC now, hope it doesn't move north tomorrow.
Lets go Yankees. 28 in 11.
We also have an individual highlight early this season as the beswt baseball pl;ayer in mLB over the past twenty years, DEREK JETER achieves his 3000th MLB hit. Should be a nice birthday present for him as that is just about when the goal will be achieved.
Todays the day. Hours to game time. The season begins. The goal 28 in 11. No one else comes close.
On and off showery light rain this morning and expected during day. should be able to get the game in, and as Gus said, we have the pen to pitch one inning stints to win the game.
We are considered the underdog, but we are the best. The talking heads drink toilet water.
Lets win the first one Yankee fans.
Headed to the Stadium. Opening day tickets are not easy to come buy.
Lets go people. Lets get the season started with a Yankee ovation. Go Yankees. Lets go Yankees, lets go. Lets go Yankees, lets go.
Those of you going to the game, enjoy and root us the win. 28 in 11.
Big game from CC. Now it counts.
Just over an hour to go. I want to hear Sterlings...Theeeee Yankeeeeees Winnnnn.
One win at a time, one game at a time. It's a long season and the best teams go to the playoffs, led by the best players.
I'm taking the afternoon off to watch the Yankees, the best team in baseball.
Dominate CC, dominate. Lead the way captain Jeter.
Choo choo. the train leaves the station shortly. Next stop 28 in 11.
Game time, lets roll.
A perfect first from CC.
Two walks for the Yankees in the first, no runs as Cano K's. Made Verlander throw 31 pitches.
Verlander and the Tigers are sent a three run TEXt message after a Martin single and Jeter walk. 28 in 11.
CC struggling a little. 3-2 Yankees after 3 1/2.
3-3 after five. Game will come down to the bullpens.
Six inning complete. 3-3 and both starters are done. Very good game.
Three up three down for Joba in the seventh.
Granderson HR in 7th and Jeter with an RBI sac fly for a 5-3 lead going to the 8th.
Yankees score twice for a 5-3 lead after seven.
Sorianno three up three down in the eight. One more inning.
Mo closes it out, the Yankees win 6-3. Good start to 28 in 11.
I've been with this blog since its inception and I am consistently amazed at the knowledge and intelligence of the Yankee fans who post here. Recently a poster stated all the Yankee starters ave to do is keep the team in the game and then the bullpen who finish the game off. Here today in the first game of the season, it happens. CC keeps the Yankees in the game throught six innings and the three perfect innings from three Yankee relievers for the win, hold, and save.
This is undenalbly the best blog in baseball.
Theeeee Yankeeeeeeeees Winnnnnnn.
Granderson played a sparkling defensive center field today with a couple very fine plays. Jeter, the best defensive shortstop in baseball made a brilliant play going deep in the hole and getting a force out at second and very likely preventing a Detroit inning.
Good stuff johnsondc. The fans here make the talking heads look like buffoons.
A day off Friday, then AJ gets to show off the new and improved AJ Saturday as the quest for 28 in 11 continues.
It would be really fine if AJ does very well tomorrow and can shut up his detractors. Get us six innings AJ, just like CC.
As long as each starter can hold the opposition to 2 or 3 runs a game, we should and could and will win most games.
Play one game at a time, keep winning series, and the playoffs are made. Go AJ.
New and improved AJ on display tomorrow.
After AJ tomorrow, it will be Hughes Sunday, Nova Monday and CC again Tuesday, and finally Garcia Wednesday.
I second and completely agree with johnsondcs last post. This blog and the fans here know more baseball than any other site I have ever visited.
Can we be 6-0 after our first full rotation?
bosux ace trounced and bullpen implodes while losing opener 9-5. Right, they are the best, on paper.
Go Yankees
Start off right AJ. Throw strikes and dominate. 28 in 11.
How nice to have the bosux beaten up while we win . It's a long season and a long battle, but we are WIN METHOD and know you only win on the field.
I see directv and YES are having a conflict. If directv doesn't resign YES they are ignorant.
Todays game can be a great confidence builder for AJ. Throw strikes and win the day. 28 in 11.
Lets go Yankees. Take control and win game two.
Beautiful day in NYC and it's almost game time as the run for 28 in 11 continues.
One complete as AJ is perfect and with 2 Ks. Jeter leads the way to a 3 run inning and a 3-0 lead.
Tigers receive another 3 run TEXt message. 4 Ks for AJ after 2 with Yankees leading 6-0.
AJ hanging tough thru five. Yanks leading 6-3 and batting in the fifth.
Three run dinger from Martin. 9-3 Yankees after five and AJ earns his first win of the season.
Theeeeee Yankeeeeeeeeeees winnnnnnnnn. 10-6 final. Jeter two hits closer to 3000.
Hughes turn tomorrow. Just keep it close and earn the win for the team.
So far so good. we have the series, and ideally the sweep today. Hughes needs to do just what CC and AJ did. And AJ pitched while very much under the weather.
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