Maxman Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 Jorge putting tag on Big Unit Wonders why he didn't cover plate BY PETER BOTTE DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER In meeting of minds on mound, Randy Johnson looks away as pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and Jorge Posada try to have a conversation with lefty in sixth inning. Baseball players usually are careful not to point fingers at their teammates, particularly their superstar ones. But Jorge Posada singled out Randy Johnson for not covering home on Dae-Sung Koo's wild romp down the third base line in the seventh inning, a key and embarrassing microcosm of the Yankees' 7-1 loss yesterday to the Mets at Shea. "Obviously, Randy has got to be at the plate," Posada said. "When I looked back and saw he wasn't there, I tried to get back as fast as I could." Johnson remained on the mound while Posada's momentum carried him to first base after he threw out Jose Reyes on a sacrifice bunt attempt, with second baseman Robinson Cano at the bag. With no one covering the plate, Koo - who'd just roped a double off Johnson for his first major-league hit - scored all the way from second with a belly-flop slide for a 3-0 lead. The Korean reliever was called safe at home despite television replays showing a diving Posada tagging him out before Koo's hand touched the plate. "I still thought he was out," Posada said. "But that's Randy's play. I had to rush just to get back there." First baseman Tino Martinez attempted to deflect blame from Johnson, suggesting "it should've been my play" to cover home after charging the bunt. Johnson's only response was that he was "in that area" and that "it all happened so quickly," before praising Posada for doing "the best he could." But Posada's remarks seemed to be indicative of the evolving - but not entirely smooth - pitcher-catcher relationship between the two All-Stars. In addition to his comments regarding that specific play, Posada also repeatedly offered vague responses such as "go ask him" and "I have no idea" to questions about Johnson's inconsistent performance (3.94 ERA) this season. "I don't know, I'm making suggestions out there," Posada said. "I'm just trying to get him through the game, but it seems like his location just is not there right now." Posada also said he "didn't notice any difference" in velocity or in Johnson's release point, which Joe Torre cited as a possible reason for the Mets stroking 12 hits off the Big Unit in his 6 2/3 innings of work. Posada, who said he was cleated in the armpit after tagging Koo at the plate, received treatment for an injury to his right shoulder after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Jorge putting tag on Big Unit Wonders why he didn't cover plate BY PETER BOTTE DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITER In meeting of minds on mound, Randy Johnson looks away as pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and Jorge Posada try to have a conversation with lefty in sixth inning. Baseball players usually are careful not to point fingers at their teammates, particularly their superstar ones. But Jorge Posada singled out Randy Johnson for not covering home on Dae-Sung Koo's wild romp down the third base line in the seventh inning, a key and embarrassing microcosm of the Yankees' 7-1 loss yesterday to the Mets at Shea. "Obviously, Randy has got to be at the plate," Posada said. "When I looked back and saw he wasn't there, I tried to get back as fast as I could." Johnson remained on the mound while Posada's momentum carried him to first base after he threw out Jose Reyes on a sacrifice bunt attempt, with second baseman Robinson Cano at the bag. With no one covering the plate, Koo - who'd just roped a double off Johnson for his first major-league hit - scored all the way from second with a belly-flop slide for a 3-0 lead. The Korean reliever was called safe at home despite television replays showing a diving Posada tagging him out before Koo's hand touched the plate. "I still thought he was out," Posada said. "But that's Randy's play. I had to rush just to get back there." First baseman Tino Martinez attempted to deflect blame from Johnson, suggesting "it should've been my play" to cover home after charging the bunt. Johnson's only response was that he was "in that area" and that "it all happened so quickly," before praising Posada for doing "the best he could." But Posada's remarks seemed to be indicative of the evolving - but not entirely smooth - pitcher-catcher relationship between the two All-Stars. In addition to his comments regarding that specific play, Posada also repeatedly offered vague responses such as "go ask him" and "I have no idea" to questions about Johnson's inconsistent performance (3.94 ERA) this season. "I don't know, I'm making suggestions out there," Posada said. "I'm just trying to get him through the game, but it seems like his location just is not there right now." Posada also said he "didn't notice any difference" in velocity or in Johnson's release point, which Joe Torre cited as a possible reason for the Mets stroking 12 hits off the Big Unit in his 6 2/3 innings of work. Posada, who said he was cleated in the armpit after tagging Koo at the plate, received treatment for an injury to his right shoulder after the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I just saw the highlight on Sportscenter. The Mets pitcher scores from 2nd on a bunt! Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 I just saw the highlight on Sportscenter. The Mets pitcher scores from 2nd on a bunt! Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Everybody wants to look for animosity in the Yankee locker room. If it wasn't for the bad call by the ump, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Everybody wants to look for animosity in the Yankee locker room. If it wasn't for the bad call by the ump, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 if Posada could actually hit he would be able to talk. Obviously Randy has to be there, but Posada sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 if Posada could actually hit he would be able to talk. Obviously Randy has to be there, but Posada sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 I just saw the highlight on Sportscenter. The Mets pitcher scores from 2nd on a bunt! Wow. That signature is too large. The maximum size allowed is 499 x 374. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted May 22, 2005 Author Share Posted May 22, 2005 I just saw the highlight on Sportscenter. The Mets pitcher scores from 2nd on a bunt! Wow. That signature is too large. The maximum size allowed is 499 x 374. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet/BosoxFan Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 you'd think the 2 ugliest guys in the history of MLB would stick together, huh? I guess not. But Jorge has a point...Geoffrey the Giraffe should have covered the plate. There really is no legit argument against it either, so save it if you are thinking of replying. Jorge fielded the bunt...end of discussion. Next topic please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet/BosoxFan Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 you'd think the 2 ugliest guys in the history of MLB would stick together, huh? I guess not. But Jorge has a point...Geoffrey the Giraffe should have covered the plate. There really is no legit argument against it either, so save it if you are thinking of replying. Jorge fielded the bunt...end of discussion. Next topic please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 you'd think the 2 ugliest guys in the history of MLB would stick together, huh? I guess not. But Jorge has a point...Geoffrey the Giraffe should have covered the plate. There really is no legit argument against it either, so save it if you are thinking of replying. Jorge fielded the bunt...end of discussion. Next topic please. Sorry if some of the Yanks are not as good loking as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 you'd think the 2 ugliest guys in the history of MLB would stick together, huh? I guess not. But Jorge has a point...Geoffrey the Giraffe should have covered the plate. There really is no legit argument against it either, so save it if you are thinking of replying. Jorge fielded the bunt...end of discussion. Next topic please. Sorry if some of the Yanks are not as good loking as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Troll Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 What does Dale Earnhardt have to do with baseball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 What does Dale Earnhardt have to do with baseball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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