Thursday, June 04, 2009
Melky is Clutch, Burnett Sits
I did not see the game. Shame on me.

Boston won, Tampa won, Jays sinking faster than the Titanic. Still tied for first and once again the best team in the AL. Tough series next week against the Rays as Boston welcomes Texas.
Chein-Ming Wang made his second Yankees "debut" and it was the same stuff. Texas scores a few runs, Wang weeps. I don't get it. Before the injury last season Wang wa son pace for a career year. This year he is on pace for a not so career year...obviously.
A.J. Burnett has been suspended six games for throwing at Nelson Cruz. Understandable since he threw at his head and not his ribs like he was supposed to.
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Posted by Steve Kenul at 9:36 PM

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Jeter Clutch
Jumpman23 has launched it's first colorway this month for the new Jeter Clutch athletic shoe.
Profile: Derek Jeter known for his clutch plays in the field and at the plate, inspired a superior training shoe that allows athletes to take their game to the next level.
Inspiration: The Jeter Clutch was inspired by Derek’s on and off the field persona and as a personal tribute to the last year he would be playing in the historic Yankees stadium.
-The 3 years (2004/2005/2006) he won Gold Gloves on the rear.
-A tribute to Yankees stadium’s legendary façade on the tongue.
-An aerial view of Yankees stadium with all of the championship years as recessed in the shank for support.
-The shoe also features the sophistication on tonal pin stripes from his suits.
Upper: Full grain leather and engineered synthetic leather upper combine with molded multi-eye stay system that provides a lock down performance fit. Asymmetrical toe cap offers added protection against toe drag. Lateral window in the ankle area offers freedom of movement as well as breathability.
Midsole: Phylon midsole with Nike Air unit in the heel supplies maximum cushioning and minimal weight. Midsole flex grooves extend up the medial and lateral forefoot for added performance.
Outsole: Solid rubber maximum traction supplied by a combination of herringbone and nub traction for multi-surface training.

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Labels: clutch, Derek Jeter, Jumpman23, shoe



Posted by Steve Kenul at 4:52 PM

Monday, March 05, 2007
No Problem in the Clutch
The Yankees remain undefeated this spring with a 5-0 record, only one of two teams, thanks to timely clutch hitting.
Last Friday against the Devil Rays trailing 1-0, minor league third baseman Chris Basak hit the game winning three-run shot in the ninth inning which the Yankees held onto for the win.

On Saturday, more late inning magic against the Pirates. Down 3-1 in the eighth, the Yankees rallied for three runs highlighted by the game-winning RBI hit by minor leaguer Marcos Vechionacci.

And finally today, hosting their former playoff opponents, the Detroit Tigers. Both teams shared the lead early in the game but the Tigers held onto a 5-4 lead going in the ninth inning when yet another minor leaguer, this time Bronson Sardinha hitting the game-winning two-run shot off last year's Rookie of the Year Justin Verlander to win the game.

The above three games acounted for a total of eight runs in three innings in late inning and clutch performance, something the Yankees lacked last season.
Although it's five games into Spring Training, and these games do not count for anything, seeing as how these minor leaguers are playing, one can say that the future of the Yankees organization is alive and well.
ESPN.com has either hired a statistician who knows nothing about baseball, one of the weirdest games in baseball history was played, or no one cares about spring training. I am very well educated in the rules of baseball, and no where do I recall games to begin in the sixth inning and 11 free runs earned. I don't think FRE will be an official stat anytime soon. Also, is it possible to have duel no hitters with this type of score?

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Labels: clutch, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Yankees



Posted by Steve Kenul at 5:07 PM
