by Brian on September 5, 2007 at 5:46PM
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It's a little over an hour 'til first pitch. A couple of things to keep an eye on as we watch the game:
  1. Phil Hughes' third pitch - How many change-ups will we see? I think there's a direct correlation between his success and his ability/willingness to use the change, especially against lefties.
  2. A-Rod's ankle - Adrian Beltre fell on A-Rod's ankle yesterday, and it didn't look pretty. He stayed in the game to score a run, but was lifted for a defensive replacement later on. The word on the street today is that he may need an M.R.I., but he's expected to start tonight. I don't need to tell you what his absence would mean to the lineup.
  3. First base - Now we have an imperfect trifecta at first. Betemit (decent glove, can't hit lefties); Doug (great glove, can't hit anyone); and Giambi (decent bat, little-to-no glove). Let's see who gets the start tonight.



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[September 5, 2007 8:19 PM]  |  link  |  reply
Erin said

The umps have now blown two calls, both of them resulting in Ichiro being out when he was quite obviously safe. Lame.

[September 5, 2007 8:25 PM]  |  link  |  reply
Brian said

They've also blown about 4 pitches for Hughes, it all evens out.

[September 5, 2007 8:41 PM]  |  link  |  reply
Prezs2ReprsntMe said

and lets not forget....


in the first half when jorge threw whats his name out by a clear 5 whole flippin feet and he was "safe" lol.

[September 5, 2007 9:03 PM]  |  link  |  reply
Brian said

Good call Prez.

A-Rod crushed that ball.

[September 5, 2007 9:07 PM]  |  link  |  reply
Erin said

The "first half" of what? The season? That means nothing in this game.

[September 5, 2007 9:14 PM]  |  link  |  reply
Brian said

It was a bad call that cost the Yanks a game, against the Mariners. It happens, and like I said, they tend to even themselves out. It's relevant.