tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post6941113890066045301..comments2023-10-28T08:31:25.462-04:00Comments on Subway Squawkers - A Yankees-Mets Rivalry Blog: Why Jose Molina catching for A.J. Burnett in the playoffs is a good ideaSubway Squawkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04156896665605326549noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-17061107883343696302009-10-07T14:29:41.917-04:002009-10-07T14:29:41.917-04:00Posada wants his team to go all the way and he wil...Posada wants his team to go all the way and he will go along with the plans Girardi lays out.<br /><br />But do I have a problem with him being a little sore that he'll be on the bench for an inferior player? Heck no. Frankly, I like to see a little flash of pride in my players. If Girardi benched Jeter in favor of Pena or Girardi put Alex in, say, oh...the eighth spot in the lineup--I'd want them to bristle a little bit at not being played as the phenomenal starters they are.<br /><br />As for the numbers--the siren in my head goes off for <b>small sample size</b>. Ten games are not enough to say that Burnett and Molina are The Battery To Be Paired. A.J. has had stellar games and clunkers with both catchers.<br /><br />I don't think Burnett, Posada, or Molina created this crisis. Personally, I feel that Girardi forced this dilemma by constantly putting Molina out there with A.J. down the stretch towards the postseason. Both Posada and Burnett wanted to work together--if interviews are to be believed--but Girardi didn't let it happen.<br /><br />In the end, all I can do is light a candle and pray that Molina doesn't squash any Yankee rallies.Ridderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381673963393884079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-68328841285702042512009-10-07T01:00:14.627-04:002009-10-07T01:00:14.627-04:00Jose Molina can put an end to this discussion by h...Jose Molina can put an end to this discussion by hitting like a hitter, instead of like a pitcher like he usually does, in his game.<br /><br />If he does, then there's nothing Jorge can say except, "Now, I gotta do the same thing in the next game."<br /><br />If he doesn't, and the Yankees move on to face the Chowdaheads or the Halos in the ALCS anyway, then it will likely be the last game Molina ever starts in Pinstripes, and no one should cry over it.<br /><br />Besides, with the new Stadium and the Metrodump, the Yankees should be bombing the Twins' pitchers out anyway. And lest we forget, Joe Mauer's postseason OPS is just .432.Uncle Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618876073064128027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-7205930227990647682009-10-06T17:45:19.896-04:002009-10-06T17:45:19.896-04:00For the money they make these pitchers should be a...For the money they make these pitchers should be able to suck it up. In the end though, it is the playoffs and I want my starters to feel as comfortable as possible. I just need to remember that I said this on Friday when Tek is behind the plate catching Beckett. <br /><br />Given the lineup the Yankees have, if Posada's bat is the difference in a game at YS against the Twins then NY probably has bigger issues to deal with. I suppose maybe if its the Tigers because it will be Verlander and every bit will help. Even without him, BIG edge to NY - especially at home.<br /><br />By the way - haven't posted in a bit so I'm WAY belated with a friendly congrats to the Yanks on the division title.<br /><br />Cheers from Boston!Paul from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-62798717936896190272009-10-06T16:42:53.686-04:002009-10-06T16:42:53.686-04:00For all the games where Burnett allowed nine runs ...For all the games where Burnett allowed nine runs over five innings, we salute you for taking zero responsibility. For god sakes, take the blame for your own errant control and placement problems instead of blaming it on pitch selection. If he feels comfortable not working with Posada that's fine, but Burnett's inability to work with Jorge Posada is costing the team an .885 OPS bat in the lineup. Jose Molina is bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-25192068817255894972009-10-06T16:09:03.227-04:002009-10-06T16:09:03.227-04:00I know that Jorge has a lot of pride and somewhat ...I know that Jorge has a lot of pride and somewhat of an infalted ego.<br /><br />But this is no time for that in the playoffs. We have one goal, and that to win our 27th World Championship.<br /><br />I applaud Girardi for having the balls to make this gutsy move knowing that some egos may be a little bruised in the process. It makes very much sense to make sure that our pitchers are relaxed and confident and pitching to their strenghts. In games like these, no matter how good your offense is, it's pitching that ultimately wins games, and we need all of our starters in top form.The Emperorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026494547811435607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-59251546530529642852009-10-06T16:01:35.162-04:002009-10-06T16:01:35.162-04:00Meow is right. Jorge needs to get over it. If AJ w...Meow is right. Jorge needs to get over it. If AJ works better with Molina then suck it up shut your trap cheer for you teammates and if you do get called in to pinch hit (which is very likely) do your best and help the TEAM win a championship. Girardi is making the right move. Someone remind Jorge that a)the team hasn't won it all since 2000 so what's your beef? Go cry on the your best bud/El Capitan's shoulder, wipe you eyes and keep it moving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624254435992330014.post-19912881707344325682009-10-06T15:53:00.450-04:002009-10-06T15:53:00.450-04:00Posada's comment about hopefully winning that ...Posada's comment about hopefully winning that game makes me sick. He needs to grow up. If AJ feels more comfortable with Molina, so be it. I think we have a better chance of winning if AJ is comfortable with his catcher rather than being tense. Get over it Jorge!Bklynfannoreply@blogger.com