Comments on: Yankees lineup: Derek Jeter at DH, Alex Rodriguez batting fifth, Raul Ibanez on bench http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:41:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-381301 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:22:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-381301 That’s fine to bench ARod. But then you also pretty much have to bench Cano, Granderson, Swisher, Ichiro, Martin and Chavez. The O’s also have to bench Wieters, Jones, Reynolds, Thome and Davis. Both teams are going to have to reach into their duffel bag of spare all-star hitters and pull out some fresh ones, because these are all broken. All of these guys have all been about equally bad, but all everyone wants to talk about is ARod. Maybe with only three players on each team tonight a few hits will start finding grass.

]]> By: dannythebisforbeast http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-381064 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:53:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-381064 Ibanez is super streaky. When he’s on he can hit lefties pretty good

]]> By: brian32556 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380999 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:23:04 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380999 I used to think that about Matusz too, but he’s shown some surprising strength recently. Of course, he’s never had to play on a stage of this magnitude before. I jokingly suggest Joe should bat Tex-ARod-Grandy 7-8-9 and and admit defeat for one inning while the other 6 have a chance to get something done!

]]> By: jrocknstuff http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380996 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:18:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380996 The blind ump is right. If you let Rodriguez in then you have to put Bonds, McGuire, Palmeiro, Sosa, Clemens, Ramirez and more in. No way you let A-Rod in unless you wanna break open the dam

]]> By: TheBlindUmp http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380993 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:13:20 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380993 I thought the HOF was off limits for suspected or “known” PED users.

]]> By: pjmarn6 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380976 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:46:04 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380976 They don’t have to trade him. Just release him. He has always failed in clutch situations.

]]> By: jayscarpa http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380968 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:32:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380968 I think Girardi would have started Ibanez if he didn’t have to DH Jeter. He has nice numbers against Saunders including only 2K in 24PA.
He’ll probably hit for Jeter at some point.

]]> By: jxegh http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380965 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:30:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380965 He’ll be in the hall of fame with probably the most home runs. But he’s in a slump right now – play who gives you the best chance of winning.

]]> By: jrocknstuff http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380947 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:16:55 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380947 I fully understand sitting Ibanez against the lefty, and I know his season/career stats against southpaws, but let’s not forget the game winner last night came against Matusz. A soft throwing left hander fairly similar to Saunders

]]> By: pisano http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380944 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:14:42 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380944 Girardi knows what he’s doing, so far he’s made all the right moves, and remember he’s stuck with Arod for five more years, so that plays into the situation. It’s not like they can trade Arod, as a matter of fact I don’t think they could give him away with that contract.

]]> By: 18thstreet http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380939 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:11:27 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380939 This guy’s career is the most compelling soap opera I’ve ever seen. Future generations will not understand it at all.

]]> By: dondada10 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380931 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:59:37 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380931 I needed a laugh.

]]> By: marinersnate http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380930 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:57:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380930 Doesn’t Baltimore have a lineup as well? Or are the Yankees just playing with themselves again?

]]> By: jxegh http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380924 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:41:54 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380924 Is .197 with a .492 better that what A-Rod is doing in the playoffs? You really want to be trailing in the 9th? I say leave A-Rod on the bench and we’ll score more runs and have a better chance of winning.

]]> By: sabathiawouldbegoodattheeighthtoo http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380921 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:35:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380921 If they start Ibanez, how can he hit a game winning pinch hit homer? That’s what he does…

Seriously, he hit .197 with a .492 OPS against lefties this season. It’s OK to bench Ibanez to start.

]]> By: buffalochris http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380920 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:32:44 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380920 Bench Granderson and get Gardner or Ibanez in the outfield!!!!

]]> By: jxegh http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380914 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:26:53 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380914 If Girardi doesn’t pull A-Rod out, they lose. Ibanez has just earned his spot in the lineup – put him in!

]]> By: jayscarpa http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/11/yankees-lineup-derek-jeter-at-dh-alex-rodriguez-batting-fifth-raul-ibanez-on-bench/comment-page-1/#comment-380913 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 20:25:26 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=235088#comment-380913 Cano won’t be seeing to much to hit tonight.

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