Did you know that Cabrera threw at Melky?

by Brotz13 on May 21, 2008 2:49 PM EDT

For giggles, I scoped out some Yankee blogs this morning to see how they were coping with yesterday's pounding. Peter Abraham of the LoHud Yankees Blog actually had a rational take on the Jeter HBP and LaTroy's response to it...but his readers begged to differ .

The level of Yankee sycophantism (probably not a word) is hilarious bordering on nausea-inducing, including those who refer to Jeter as the Man or "our Man". There's even a Red Sox fan who is very persistent in his (correct) argument that Mr. Yankee dives in with his hands first, which is why he's always getting plunked and which is why he was plunked last night.

But the best are the handful of yahoos who insist that not only was Danny at fault for hitting Jeter, but he'd also thrown at Melky earlier in the game. For those who weren't watching, he threw a pitch high and tight; Melky spun out, but was in no real danger of being hit.

If you've got some time to waste, take a read and try to stifle your laughter.

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WangFan88
May 21st, 2008 at 2:50 am
Damn straight the Yankees should retaliate when Jeter gets hit. Yes, Jeter dives over the plate, but it’s not okay for teams to be busting the captain up and in.

Last I checked it IS okay for teams to pitch up and in… I believe it called using the plate.

If a pitch is thrown such that our guy can’t get out of the way… well you better stay on your toes.

Huh? Well he could if he wasn’t kamikaze.

Hawkins two pitches were "messages" and were in no way even close to Scott’s head.

Not even close??? Oh that’s right. He should not have moved that way it would have beaned him in the noggin.

Pete,
I really like your point of view sometimes but come on… the O’s were leading by 10 runs at the time. There was absolutely no reason to pitch inside at the risk of injuring a player.

I believe a pitcher can pitch inside any time he damn well pleases, no?

JimmyQuick
May 21st, 2008 at 9:20 am
"Hawkins two pitches were "messages" and were in no way even close to Scott’s head."
A lot of us need to get a grip. He was clearly throwing at his head and there is no other way to see it.

I agree with retaliation, but there is never an excuse for headhunting, never.

String of bad games, tough loss and a lot of you turn in to absolute animals.

It’s not a pretty sight and makes the rest of us look bad.

At lease somebody gets it.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 21, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

56Bomber
May 21st, 2008 at 9:24 am
Daniel Cabrera threw at Melky’s head long before Latroy was even in the game. Then he hit Jeter.
Just because the guy has a reputation for being wild he does not get a pass. You need to send a message that you will protect your players regardless – force him to take retaliation into account when he decides he’s going inside, especially in a 9-0 game.

My only problem with the Yankees is that their style of "retaliation" seems to be throwing near the head. Its a stupid approach because unless you are really sick you do not really want to hit them. They’d be much better off just hitting them in their midsection and getting it over with. As Jeter said…. "near doesn’t hurt". It was probably as much a message to his own pitchers as to anyone.

WTF?!? Do these people seriously think Jeter was hit on purpose… ‘cause thats exactly what you want to do when up by 9 runs. Put someone on base to try to start some kind of rally.

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 21, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair

The guy is a fan of wang.

Oh, it’s pronounced “Wong”? My mistake.

Don Drysdale is doing spins in his grave.

What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women.

by Ghost of Floyd Rayford on May 22, 2008 8:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Yankee fans are funny

Jeter gets hit many times with balls that a barely off the plate because of his hitting style. Last night was a case of a pitcher who has devastating stuff but suspect command.
Hawkins two pitches were "messages" and were in no way even close to Scott’s head. The ejection, however, was necessary because Hawkins seemed like he wanted to send "messages" until the benches would empty – perhaps to light a spark under his Team and its pathetic performance over the last week.

Daniel Cabrera does not have suspect command (anymore). The second pitch was DAMN close to Scott’s head, and in no way was Hawkins trying to light a spark under his team, he’s just an idiot. Oh and also, is team capitalized in this manner much in the way people capitalize Him when talking to God? If so, gag me.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on May 21, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

The really bad part is

Not only did Hawkins try and hit Scott (twice!), he tried to hit Huff twice! Four intentional pitches to hit someone and he couldn’t do it!

I did notice, as have several others, he didn’t go after guys who were on the team when he was here…

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on May 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

On another blog...

In reference to Jeter…

RustyJohn says:
May 20th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
All those herpes sores are slowing him down

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 21, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

Mike A. says:
May 20th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Derek Jeter needs to starting playing more like Jamie Moyer.

LOL

Improving the ballclub: Not one of Peter Angelos' concerns.-SC Wed Jan 30, 2008

by dayzd toe on May 21, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s a winner right there.

"Hey Yankees... you can take your apology and your trophy and shove 'em straight up your ass!" --Tanner Boyle

by BirdFanInPhilly on May 21, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Girardi called it from the dugout

This isn’t the first time this a Yankees pitcher has gone headhunting this year. Also, Girardi was out of the dugout to break up the fight before it was even clear what had happened. It’s almost as if he knew it was going to happen…

I think he should get suspended along with Hawkins.

by dkdc on May 21, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions