Tonight Jorge Posada will be on the bench watching Jose Molina catch AJ Burnett. He's on the bench because Joe Girardi believes Burnett has better chemistry with Molina than with Jorge and Jorge does not seem pleased by the entire idea. Why? Well this won't be the first time that Posada hasn't started a playoff game because the manager thought a pitcher had more chemistry with a catcher without enormous ears. In 2005 Joe Torre decided to start John Flaherty over Jorge in hopes that Randy Johnson would find the groove against the Angels. He got this...Johnson gave up 5 runs in three innings and was removed. Flaherty was removed with him, but the damage was done. The Yankees bullpen was stretched and couldn't shut the door on the Angels despite the middle inning comeback. The Yankees lost game 3 and eventually the series.
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Via Sliding Into Home
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October 08, 2009
From Steve Popper:Burnett denied that he had anything to do with the decision by Yankees manager Joe Girardi to pair him with Jose Molina as his personal catcher – a decision that will force one of the team's veteran leaders, Jorge Posada, to the bench for Game 2 of the American League Division Series, as well as a potential decisive Game 5. ...
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October 09, 2009
There has been way too much made of this whole Posada-Molina-Burnett thing, but one more post won't hurt anyone.A lot of people are worried about losing Posada's bat and having and automatic out at the bottom of the order in Jose Molina. This concerns me slightly, but overall it really shouldn't be a problem. I was watching MLB Network the other night (because it's soooooo much better...
Via Baseball Musings
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October 09, 2009
The Bronx View wonders if Burnett’s streak is more about Burnett than the person catching him. Posada and Burnett had a good run together during the middle of the season:
Over the course of six starts with Jorge Posada catching, Burnett threw 39.2 innings, allowing 8 earned runs for a 1.80 ERA. His walk [...]
Via The Evil Empire
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October 08, 2009
Joe Girardi told the media today that the decision to start Jose Molina behind the plate when A.J. Burnett pitches was his and that he “have to live with.” For audio of Girardi press conference, go over to the LoHud Yankees blog.As for Molina, he had this to say to the media also from Sam Borden:Question: How does it make you feel that A.J. prefers pitching to you?Answer: ...
Via Seattle Times
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October 09, 2009
Catcher Jorge Posada is out of the New York Yankees' lineup for Game 2 of their AL division series against the Minnesota Twins.
Via Denver Post
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October 09, 2009
Yankees manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi's time behind the plate.
Via ESPN
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October 08, 2009
Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett insists he had nothing to do with Jose Molina starting at catcher in his Game 2 start Thursday against the Twins.
Via NY Daily News
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October 08, 2009
Jorge Posada had his fair share of communication problems with CC Sabathia Wednesday night in the Bombers' 7-2 victory over the Twins in Game 1 of the American League division series.
Via NJ.com
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October 08, 2009
Matsui hit a key home run on Wednesday.
Via Bleacher Report
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October 08, 2009
Courtesy Yankees 'N More For those who still don't understand why Jose Molina will be catching A.J. Burnett in game 2 of this best-of-five series, look no further than tonight for yet another...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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October 07, 2009
This is it. Ladies and gentlemen, the playoffs are finally here. Tonight, at 6:07 p.m., CC Sabathia will throw out the first pitch to Jorge Posada on TBS for the first ever postseason game at Yankee Stadium III...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via New York Yankees - New York Post
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October 09, 2009
With the Yankees poised to put the Twins in an ALDS chokehold tonight in Game 2, the buzz around the club centers on Joe Girardi’s decision to use Jose Molina to catch A.J. Burnett.
The move comes with the Yankees leading the best-of-five series 1-0 ...
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October 09, 2009
With the Yankees poised to put the Twins in an ALDS chokehold tonight in Game 2, the buzz around the club centers on Joe Girardi’s decision to use Jose Molina to catch A.J. Burnett.
The move comes with the Yankees leading the best-of-five series 1-0 ...
Via Baseball & The Boogie Down
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October 07, 2009
The Yankees have finalized their postseason roster and there are a few surprises, but nothing major. I blogged a few days ago with what I thought the roster would be. Here's that list:Hitters: Jorge Posada, Mark Teixeira, Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Nick Swisher, Melky Cabrera, Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, Brett Gardner, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina, Jerry Hairston...
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October 09, 2009
Join J from 3:10 to Joba as he liveglogs the Twins and Yankees in game two of their ALDS contest. Please be gentle, it's his first WoW liveglog. No matter what, we've got A.J. Burnett! Jose Molina! Joe Mauer! Nick "GASM" Blackburn! It's Oktoberfest in the Bronx:
Friday Evening Liveglog Club - Twins at Yankees, ALDS Game 2
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