Friday, September 5, 2014
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Royally Blanked
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Royally Blanked: Yanks Blanked by James Shields and Wade Davis of Royals, 1-0 By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 6- Devotees of good pitching we...
Yanks Royally Blanked
Yanks Blanked by James Shields and Wade Davis of Royals, 1-0
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 6- Devotees of good pitching were given an outstanding show at Yankee Stadium as starting pitchers Michael Pineda of the Yanks and James Shields of the Royals engaged in a fascinating pitching duel in which only one unearned run separated the two. Each of the three relief pitchers that followed continued the pitching clinic.
Although the two starters faced one another as recently as August 25, the 8-1 win by the Yanks was not representative of what took place on September 5. Shields, in his 31st start against the New Yorkers, was dealing his best stuff on Friday night. He retired the first 11 Yankee batters before Brett Gardner doubled with two out in the fourth. Gardner was only one of two Yankees who reached second base during the game.
The next hit off Shields was a single by Chase Headley in the fifth. Shields then retired 11 consecutive batters before Derek Jeter singled with one out in the ninth. At thst point the starter was removed from the game. Pinch runner Antoan Richardson stole second, but reliever Wade Davis struck out the next two batters to earn his first save of the season. Davis, who has not yielded run since June 25, raised his league-leading scoreless innings streak to 28.2. His miniscule ERA of 0.72 leads the majors.
Both managers profusely praised the superlative performance of the Kansas City Starter. Yankee skipper Joe Girardi sounded like he was speaking of one of his own, “He just didn’t make any mistakes. He used all his pitches effectively. He didn’t walk anyone. We never did anything off him. We’ve seen it before.”
Ned Yost, the manager of the Royals, saw the same job done as Girardi, but was happier describing it, “This was a night he [Shields] was 100% dead on. Tonight was one of those nights James Shields was spot on. He was sharp as a tack.”
After the game, Yost was questioned by reporters for his reasoning in removing Shields in the ninth on a night he was pitching so effectively. He relied, “He [Shields] did his job and I brought in Wade to do his job. I chose option B and it worked out.”
Shields expressed no dissatisfaction in leaving the game’s result in the hands of Davis, “Wade did a great job. He’s been lights out. I’ll hand the ball over to these guys [Royals bullpen] all day.”
Shields also joked about he and Wade, both of whom were traded from Tampa to Kansas City in December 2012, pitching the game, “The ex-Rays boys pitched the game. I’m really proud of him [Davis].”
Shields also spoke of his happy experience pitching in Yankee Stadium, “I’ve pitched here a number of times. It never gets old. It’s so much fun pitching here. The crowd in Yankee Stadium is always electric. I love pitching here.”
The winning manager described the excitement of the game for him, “It’s invigorating. My heart’s
By Howard Goldin
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 6- Devotees of good pitching were given an outstanding show at Yankee Stadium as starting pitchers Michael Pineda of the Yanks and James Shields of the Royals engaged in a fascinating pitching duel in which only one unearned run separated the two. Each of the three relief pitchers that followed continued the pitching clinic.
Although the two starters faced one another as recently as August 25, the 8-1 win by the Yanks was not representative of what took place on September 5. Shields, in his 31st start against the New Yorkers, was dealing his best stuff on Friday night. He retired the first 11 Yankee batters before Brett Gardner doubled with two out in the fourth. Gardner was only one of two Yankees who reached second base during the game.
The next hit off Shields was a single by Chase Headley in the fifth. Shields then retired 11 consecutive batters before Derek Jeter singled with one out in the ninth. At thst point the starter was removed from the game. Pinch runner Antoan Richardson stole second, but reliever Wade Davis struck out the next two batters to earn his first save of the season. Davis, who has not yielded run since June 25, raised his league-leading scoreless innings streak to 28.2. His miniscule ERA of 0.72 leads the majors.
Both managers profusely praised the superlative performance of the Kansas City Starter. Yankee skipper Joe Girardi sounded like he was speaking of one of his own, “He just didn’t make any mistakes. He used all his pitches effectively. He didn’t walk anyone. We never did anything off him. We’ve seen it before.”
Ned Yost, the manager of the Royals, saw the same job done as Girardi, but was happier describing it, “This was a night he [Shields] was 100% dead on. Tonight was one of those nights James Shields was spot on. He was sharp as a tack.”
After the game, Yost was questioned by reporters for his reasoning in removing Shields in the ninth on a night he was pitching so effectively. He relied, “He [Shields] did his job and I brought in Wade to do his job. I chose option B and it worked out.”
Shields expressed no dissatisfaction in leaving the game’s result in the hands of Davis, “Wade did a great job. He’s been lights out. I’ll hand the ball over to these guys [Royals bullpen] all day.”
Shields also joked about he and Wade, both of whom were traded from Tampa to Kansas City in December 2012, pitching the game, “The ex-Rays boys pitched the game. I’m really proud of him [Davis].”
Shields also spoke of his happy experience pitching in Yankee Stadium, “I’ve pitched here a number of times. It never gets old. It’s so much fun pitching here. The crowd in Yankee Stadium is always electric. I love pitching here.”
The winning manager described the excitement of the game for him, “It’s invigorating. My heart’s
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Heroin market ringleaders sentenced
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Heroin market ringleaders sentenced: Heroin market ringleaders sentenced Tweet BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- District Attorney Robert Johnson announced that the ...
Heroin market ringleaders sentenced
Heroin market ringleaders sentenced
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- District Attorney Robert Johnson announced that the last three leaders of a massive drug ring that became known as La Perla organization have been sentenced in an extensive, multi-agency investigation that resulted in a 38-defendant indictment on narcotics charges. All 38 have now been convicted.
Wilson Guerrero, 42, of Tiffany Street and Franklin "Kelly" Perez, 46, of Sherman Avenue, who previously both pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, a Class A-1 Felony, were both sentenced by Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven Barrett to 12 years behind bars and 5 years’ post-release supervision.
Antonio "Tony" Carrasquillo, 57, of Rosedale Avenue, pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B Felony and was sentenced to 10 years in prison and another 2 years in post-release supervision.
All three defendants waived their right to appeal and also executed a forfeiture waiver for the more than million-and-a-half dollars seized in the case.
As if an alarm clock had rung, twice a day, at precisely 4 a.m. and 4 p.m., the deserted streets in three Bronx locations would suddenly be as crowded as Times Square – a hand signal having summoned buyers to purchase La Perla, Tuna, Salsa and Sabroso – not expensive lingerie and lunch – but heroin to the tune of nearly $300,000 a week in profit alone.
The joint investigation by the Bronx County DA’s Detective Investigators, the NYPD and the NYPD’s Bronx D.A. Squad involved wiretaps on more than two dozen telephones, video surveillance and undercover heroin buys. Detectives recovered $1.6 million in cash, 4kg of heroin in thousands of glassine envelopes labeled “La Perla,” “Salsa,” “Tuna,” and “Sabroso,” as well as guns, vehicles and expensive jewelry.
The case against the remaining three was prosecuted by the Bronx D.A.’s Gangs/Major Case Bureau’s Senior Trial Assistant D.A. Christine Scaccia, Counsel Edward Friedenthal, and Assistant D.A. Lisa Davis.
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Show Signs of Life
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Yanks Show Signs of Life: Yanks Show Signs of Life Late and winning home run ball provides some hope for the Yankees By Rich Mancuso BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER ...
Yanks Show Signs of Life
Yanks Show Signs of Life
Late and winning home run ball provides some hope for the Yankees
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- Maybe two solo home run balls hit by Mark Teixeira and Chase Headley in the New York Yankees ninth inning Thursday night in the Bronx was the momentum they needed. What remains to be determined is what type of momentum will carry over after a dramatic come from behind walk-off 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.
As dramatic as the win was, the Yankees will take it. Because there is no room for many more games to lose with 24 games remaining. Another loss would have made those slim chances of going to the post season as the second team in the American League wild card that more difficult.
Prior to the home run balls that have been few and in between for the Yankees, the Red Sox were headed to taking two of three games. The Yankees did have a three-run third inning that tied the score and with one-out in the ninth the drama unfolded.
Then again, every game at this point for the Yankees has to have some drama, because they also watch the scoreboard and see the teams in front of them also winning.
“Hope it really gets guys going,” manager Joe Girardi commented. “We need everybody.” That means getting Teixeira to hit the home run ball, or the timely hit more often as these precious games become more important in the month of September.
The home run by Teixeira led off the ninth and came off a 2-2 pitch from Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara, his team leading 21st. Uehara also gave up the game deciding blast to Headley, a ball that went deep in the right field stands off a 3-2 pitch. “We keep fighting,” Teixeira said. “It’s not lack of effort. We are going to stay in this as long as we can. We’re going to continue swinging the bats and keep playing defense. Until two strikes I was trying to hit a home run. He hung a split on the middle of the plate and because of that I stayed on it.”
Teixera and the those watching on the bench knew what was ahead.
“You don't hit two home runs off one of the best closers in baseball,” he said. “We have very small margin for error.” The Yankees, second to last in scoring runs will need to get more Friday night when they open a three-game series with the central leading Kansas City Royals.
And if this win means they are off to a marvelous stretch to the post season, they will need to take two of three, or sweep the Royals. Anything else will mean chances become more minimal. But they say, as Girardi always does, that there is no quit,
“I believe in them,” the manager said, “They’ve fought and fought and fought and we’ve played much better at home in the second half. That’s all I can tell you. I believe in these guys.”
Headley was the hero this night, the mid season acquisition of GM Brian Cashman had his biggest moment as a Yankee. He, too, believes that the momentum will carry over and that a run is coming. But that will require the Yankees not losing many more games, and as has been stated many times, consistency and a conspicious prolonged streak of wins has been a Yankees motive since the journey started way back in April.
“We’re very confident, I can tell you that much,” Headley stated after his walk-off home run. “These guys in the clubhouse believe it’s going to happen. Hopefully we can build on this, but we expect it to happen.”
Chris Capuano did not have his best start and David Ortiz tagged him for two home runs, his fifth multi home run game of the season that gave the Red Sox their first three runs. And Brock Holt accounted for the other Boston run with a solo shot off Capuano in the fourth inning.
The Yankees bullpen kept the game close and pitched scoreless ball for 4/ 2-3 innings, Adam Warren got the win but got off to a struggle in the ninth. After hitting a batter and making a fielding error, he got out of the inning on a fly ball to left and two infield ground outs.
And then the ninth inning dramatics followed. You see teams do this in September and the Yankees are still in distance, four games from that wild card spot but having to leap over two teams.
“Who knows what can happen in September,” said Teixeira. The Yankees and their fans can only wonder.
Comment Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com Facebook.com/Rich Mancuso www.newyorksportsexcaminer.com
Late and winning home run ball provides some hope for the Yankees
By Rich Mancuso
BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 5- Maybe two solo home run balls hit by Mark Teixeira and Chase Headley in the New York Yankees ninth inning Thursday night in the Bronx was the momentum they needed. What remains to be determined is what type of momentum will carry over after a dramatic come from behind walk-off 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.
As dramatic as the win was, the Yankees will take it. Because there is no room for many more games to lose with 24 games remaining. Another loss would have made those slim chances of going to the post season as the second team in the American League wild card that more difficult.
Prior to the home run balls that have been few and in between for the Yankees, the Red Sox were headed to taking two of three games. The Yankees did have a three-run third inning that tied the score and with one-out in the ninth the drama unfolded.
Then again, every game at this point for the Yankees has to have some drama, because they also watch the scoreboard and see the teams in front of them also winning.
“Hope it really gets guys going,” manager Joe Girardi commented. “We need everybody.” That means getting Teixeira to hit the home run ball, or the timely hit more often as these precious games become more important in the month of September.
The home run by Teixeira led off the ninth and came off a 2-2 pitch from Red Sox reliever Koji Uehara, his team leading 21st. Uehara also gave up the game deciding blast to Headley, a ball that went deep in the right field stands off a 3-2 pitch. “We keep fighting,” Teixeira said. “It’s not lack of effort. We are going to stay in this as long as we can. We’re going to continue swinging the bats and keep playing defense. Until two strikes I was trying to hit a home run. He hung a split on the middle of the plate and because of that I stayed on it.”
Teixera and the those watching on the bench knew what was ahead.
“You don't hit two home runs off one of the best closers in baseball,” he said. “We have very small margin for error.” The Yankees, second to last in scoring runs will need to get more Friday night when they open a three-game series with the central leading Kansas City Royals.
And if this win means they are off to a marvelous stretch to the post season, they will need to take two of three, or sweep the Royals. Anything else will mean chances become more minimal. But they say, as Girardi always does, that there is no quit,
“I believe in them,” the manager said, “They’ve fought and fought and fought and we’ve played much better at home in the second half. That’s all I can tell you. I believe in these guys.”
Headley was the hero this night, the mid season acquisition of GM Brian Cashman had his biggest moment as a Yankee. He, too, believes that the momentum will carry over and that a run is coming. But that will require the Yankees not losing many more games, and as has been stated many times, consistency and a conspicious prolonged streak of wins has been a Yankees motive since the journey started way back in April.
“We’re very confident, I can tell you that much,” Headley stated after his walk-off home run. “These guys in the clubhouse believe it’s going to happen. Hopefully we can build on this, but we expect it to happen.”
Chris Capuano did not have his best start and David Ortiz tagged him for two home runs, his fifth multi home run game of the season that gave the Red Sox their first three runs. And Brock Holt accounted for the other Boston run with a solo shot off Capuano in the fourth inning.
The Yankees bullpen kept the game close and pitched scoreless ball for 4/ 2-3 innings, Adam Warren got the win but got off to a struggle in the ninth. After hitting a batter and making a fielding error, he got out of the inning on a fly ball to left and two infield ground outs.
And then the ninth inning dramatics followed. You see teams do this in September and the Yankees are still in distance, four games from that wild card spot but having to leap over two teams.
“Who knows what can happen in September,” said Teixeira. The Yankees and their fans can only wonder.
Comment Rich Mancuso: Ring786@aol.com Facebook.com/Rich Mancuso www.newyorksportsexcaminer.com
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Bronx Set to Honor Jeter
Bronx News (Bxnews.net): Bronx Set to Honor Jeter: Bronx Set to Honor Jeter Boro Joins Yankees in Honoring the Captain By Howard Goldin BRONX, NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 4- Prior to the start of ...
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