A-Rod Begins Tampa Workouts
New York Post - Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is scheduled to begin working out at the team's minor-league complex in Tampa at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Rodriguez is set to address the media following the workout.
"He will stretch, do some light jogging, [take] ground balls and [do] tee and toss work," manager Joe Girardi said.
"Then he will have [physical therapy]. He will have long days. It's not like normal spring training, where you show up for a couple of hours.
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Apr 13, 2009 at 8:41 AM
- Watchutalkinbout
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Apr 13, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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WTF!? You suck Wang. 
Apr 13, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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How CC Figured It Out So Quickly
Christopher Reina/RealGM - Putting aside the worst fears of how to spend $160M, CC Sabathia fared 180 degrees better in Kansas City in his second start than he did on Opening Day in Baltimore.
The lines here don't lie at all.
BAL, 4/6
4.1 innings
96 pitches
0 strikeouts
5 walks
8 hits
6 earned runs
36% fly balls
KC, 4/11
7.2 innings
108 pitches
6 strikeouts
0 walks
6 hits
0 earned runs
30% fly balls
The average vertical break on his fastball was just 7.91 against the Orioles, compared to 10.47 against the Royals. For a pitcher that relies heavily on his height, the Baltimore outing was really an aberration and represented a breakdown in his mechanics as he allowed his right foot to plant too late. This turns a 6'7" pitcher into a 6'2" pitcher and negates the effectiveness of his fastball.
Like clockwork, most of Sabathia's bad starts are when his average vertical break is in the sevens or eights. He had a 7.28 when he was roughed up by Oakland for nine earned runs April 11th of 2008 and 8.35 in his next start against Detroit when he gave up nine earned runs again. In his next start against Kansas City, they were a slump buster the way they were this year, as he gave up zero earned runs, striking out 11 in six innings of work while having an average vertical break of 10.61.
Along with attacking the bottom of the zone in this year's first start against the Royals, Sabathia increased the average velocity of his fastball from 93 MPH to 94 MPH, while showing a high speed of 96.9.
Sabathia also did a much better job of coming from a consistent release point, as well as locating his slider and change, with a strike percentage of 71% and 75% respectively, up from each being just 54%.
Strike Zone Plot versus Baltimore
Strike Zone Plot versus Kansas City
Data from BrooksBaseball.net.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM - Putting aside the worst fears of how to spend $160M, CC Sabathia fared 180 degrees better in Kansas City in his second start than he did on Opening Day in Baltimore.
The lines here don't lie at all.
BAL, 4/6
4.1 innings
96 pitches
0 strikeouts
5 walks
8 hits
6 earned runs
36% fly balls
KC, 4/11
7.2 innings
108 pitches
6 strikeouts
0 walks
6 hits
0 earned runs
30% fly balls
The average vertical break on his fastball was just 7.91 against the Orioles, compared to 10.47 against the Royals. For a pitcher that relies heavily on his height, the Baltimore outing was really an aberration and represented a breakdown in his mechanics as he allowed his right foot to plant too late. This turns a 6'7" pitcher into a 6'2" pitcher and negates the effectiveness of his fastball.
Like clockwork, most of Sabathia's bad starts are when his average vertical break is in the sevens or eights. He had a 7.28 when he was roughed up by Oakland for nine earned runs April 11th of 2008 and 8.35 in his next start against Detroit when he gave up nine earned runs again. In his next start against Kansas City, they were a slump buster the way they were this year, as he gave up zero earned runs, striking out 11 in six innings of work while having an average vertical break of 10.61.
Along with attacking the bottom of the zone in this year's first start against the Royals, Sabathia increased the average velocity of his fastball from 93 MPH to 94 MPH, while showing a high speed of 96.9.
Sabathia also did a much better job of coming from a consistent release point, as well as locating his slider and change, with a strike percentage of 71% and 75% respectively, up from each being just 54%.
Strike Zone Plot versus Baltimore
Strike Zone Plot versus Kansas City
Data from BrooksBaseball.net.
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Apr 13, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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Apr 13, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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Well Wang sucks I'm all for Nick Swisher taking his spot in the rotation.
Apr 13, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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Apr 13, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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Funny, King, funny... 
And, like I said above about Swisher...wow, just wow. The Yanks best hitter AND pitcher on the day. I REALLY like that guy. Even if I were a Yanks fan, I would've gone to the game tonight to see ol' Swish bang one out, then throw a goose-egg in the 9th...
Jeter's gotta get outta his funk and I don't know about their young third baseman. Just not gettin' it done...to my delight...
Shanghai'D
And, like I said above about Swisher...wow, just wow. The Yanks best hitter AND pitcher on the day. I REALLY like that guy. Even if I were a Yanks fan, I would've gone to the game tonight to see ol' Swish bang one out, then throw a goose-egg in the 9th...
Jeter's gotta get outta his funk and I don't know about their young third baseman. Just not gettin' it done...to my delight...
Shanghai'D
Apr 13, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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Originally posted by DShanghai69er:
Funny, King, funny...
And, like I said above about Swisher...wow, just wow. The Yanks best hitter AND pitcher on the day. I REALLY like that guy. Even if I were a Yanks fan, I would've gone to the game tonight to see ol' Swish bang one out, then throw a goose-egg in the 9th...
Jeter's gotta get outta his funk and I don't know about their young third baseman. Just not gettin' it done...to my delight...
Shanghai'D
Hey if these f**kin guys wanna see a REAL highlight,check out Travis Snider's HR in the top of the 8th vs. Twins
Apr 13, 2009 at 8:53 PM
- DShanghai69er
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Originally posted by StOnEy333:Originally posted by Watchutalkinbout:Originally posted by DShanghai69er:
Jays fans here, but watched the last two Yankee games on YES...
Tell ya what, I really like your Nick Swisher. He really comes across as a guy who just loves and is thankful for the game, plays hard, produces when given the opportunity and even makes ME feel young watching him play. I think you've got a good one there.
Shanghai'D
I like Nick Swisher a lot. Good luck this year.
I've got an autographed game-used bat from Nick Swisher. Too bad his signature looks nothing like his actual name, but it's still my sweetest baseball memorabilia item.
Oh, that's tight, Stoney. How'd you get that? Pre-game signing? Buy online?
Shanghai'D
Apr 13, 2009 at 9:06 PM
- SFgoldrush49
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nick swisher struck out gabe kapler lol but we took an ugly loss to the rays.
Apr 14, 2009 at 1:05 AM
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Mm, kudos to Nick for the K, but poor Gabe. Dude, that's gotta be embarrassing. He'll never hear the end of that one, I'm sure...
Apr 14, 2009 at 7:37 AM
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Apr 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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Originally posted by JR80:
YOU EVEN HAD SWISHER PITCH!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA
He's better than Wang! lol
The Yanks decided not to keep a long reliever in their pen the begin the season. That's the only reason Swisher pitched hahaha
Apr 14, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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Originally posted by King49er:
WITH A LIP IN TOO!
Apr 14, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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really? You guys win 7-2 and not one post? wow 