Some Love for Wright!

[dmbphan1]

I don't think Wright will dominate by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd say if he keeps pitching like this he's got a sure spot as a No.5 starter on the rotation.

yea, maybe dominate was too strong of a word. have a sub 5 ERA and win 10 games is more along the lines of what I meant.

[JeffWeaverFan]

Huh...so I guess Torre's not an idiot. The Game Thread lied to me.

Most people said if he was taken out without being hurt it would be a moronic move and either way, Proctor should never have come back out. Either way, I just hope he is okay - we need him.

[JeffWeaverFan]

I don't think Wright will dominate by any stretch of the imagination, but I'd say if he keeps pitching like this he's got a sure spot as a No.5 starter on the rotation.

I'd say #4. RJ has the #5 right now.

[conkermaniac]

If he can win 12 games and post an ERA of 4.30 this season, I'd be more than happy.

[CalYankeeFan]

Don't get me wrong, Wright was awesome today, but I wouldn't go pinning my hopes to him... some of those outs today were hit pretty hard; a bit off the mark in either direction, and those would've been solid hits.

We'll take what we can get, of course! Thanks!

Rather have a ball hit hard at someone than a bloop off that scores the losing run. Point is, an out is an out and a hit is a hit....doesn't matter how hard or softly it was hit.

[4bronxbombers]

I'm lovin' Jaret for pitching so well last night - against the sox. We needed that win badly. Made my day.............

[ppa79]

Wright is pitching really good lately. With every start I am gaining more confidence in him.

[freebubba]

I'll tell you this: Carl Pavano should ask Jared Wright if he could have a couple of his testicles, because Wright has a whole sac full. He fears nothing and wants the ball.

Hats off, man. I'll gladly ride this wave.

[yankeesnumber1]

He pitched a solid game...hope the groin injury isn't too serious!

[Mark19]

Jaret has been a 3.5 ERA guy over the last month or so.

I am starting to feel that he can be relied on as a legit #3 guy.

I think our rotation for the rest of June has to be:

Moose
RJ
Wright
Wang
Chacon

[RollingWave]

He also has a pretty darn high WHIP and OPS for that ERA (it's significantly higher than Wang, who have like .5 higher ERA.)

Whatever gets the job done yes, but in reality unless Wang can not find consistency for most of the rest of the season I see little reason to belive Wright will be better than Wang in the longer run....

[Yankees13]

He also has a pretty darn high WHIP and OPS for that ERA (it's significantly higher than Wang, who have like .5 higher ERA.)

Whatever gets the job done yes, but in reality unless Wang can not find consistency for most of the rest of the season I see little reason to belive Wright will be better than Wang in the longer run....

I've noticed this too, but his other numbers are bloated by his early season numbers I think. He did give up 9 hits tonight, but no walks.

[nyyanksfan20]

Jaret pitched pretty good tonight, but can he please pitch more than 6.

[RollingWave]

Wright vs Wang in May

Wright 1.27 WHIP .333 SLG .300 OBP 3.25 ERA 27.2IP 3W 1L in 5 GS
2.60 BB/9

Wang 1.15 WHIP .351 SLG .289 OBP 4.28 ERA 40IP 4w 1 L in 6 GS
1.80 BB/9
Wang's WHIP is still better, OPS Wright has a mini 0.007 advantage.
To sumerize they both pitched about the same, with Wang actually being far more consistent. (12.1 more IP with only 1 extra GS) the ERA difference pretty much sums up that a. Wright's been getting pretty lucky and b. Wang's struggle with guys on is getting pretty darn serious.

In the end still the same conclusion, Wang has a consitency problem that if he can overcome, should be far more effective than Wright, whom is pitching well but not quiet as well as the end result have indicated resently.

[puckmaster87]

Wright vs Wang in May

Wright 1.27 WHIP .333 SLG .300 OBP 3.25 ERA 27.2IP 3W 1L in 5 GS
2.60 BB/9

Wang 1.15 WHIP .351 SLG .289 OBP 4.28 ERA 40IP 4w 1 L in 6 GS
1.80 BB/9
Wang's WHIP is still better, OPS Wright has a mini 0.007 advantage.
To sumerize they both pitched about the same, with Wang actually being far more consistent. (12.1 more IP with only 1 extra GS) the ERA difference pretty much sums up that a. Wright's been getting pretty lucky and b. Wang's struggle with guys on is getting pretty darn serious.

In the end still the same conclusion, Wang has a consitency problem that if he can overcome, should be far more effective than Wright, whom is pitching well but not quiet as well as the end result have indicated resently.

Wang's problem seems to be working out of the stretch. His mechanics get all messed up. But when he's working from the windup, unless you figure out how to get a groundball through a hole, he's basically unhittable.
Kudos to Wright's pitching lately and let's hope he can keep this up. It would be nice if he could go 6-7 innings on a consistent basis.

[KLJ]

wright is a #5 at best.. with the money he gets i'm not sure how much "love" he really deserves..

[Kluivert4Ever]

wright is a #5 at best.. with the money he gets i'm not sure how much "love" he really deserves..

The money he makes is not relevant, Steinbrenners Tampa connection gave it to him, what was he supposed to do, say no?

[Yankees1962]

The money he makes is not relevant, Steinbrenners Tampa connection gave it to him, what was he supposed to do, say no?

Who cares about relevance, we're fans so if many of us don't care for Wright then so be it. Personally, I can't wait to see him gone after this year.

[The Yankee Captain]

Who cares about relevance, we're fans so if many of us don't care for Wright then so be it. Personally, I can't wait to see him gone after this year.

He's been pretty consistent for the past month, month and a half, right when we needed him. He dialed it up to 95 last night and has good movement on his FB. Curve, change not too shabby. I like his attitude on the mound. Why so much hate towards a guy wearing the pinstripes?

[yankeebot]

Who cares about relevance, we're fans so if many of us don't care for Wright then so be it. Personally, I can't wait to see him gone after this year.

Not so fast. With the way he is pitching, I would not count on him being bought out after this year. The FA pitching market is not that great and the team only saves $3 mil if they buy out his contract. There is still a lot of season left but if he continues as he has been, I expect to see him in pinstripes in 2007.

[Yankees1962]

He's been pretty consistent for the past month, month and a half, right when we needed him. He dialed it up to 95 last night and has good movement on his FB. Curve, change not too shabby. I like his attitude on the mound. Why so much hate towards a guy wearing the pinstripes?

I don't like him as a pitcher and think he's an accident waiting to happen. I'm expecting him to fall on his face again sometime in the very near future. Furthermore, he's a strain on the bullpen. This is my opinion so disagree if you must.

[Yankees1962]

Not so fast. With the way he is pitching, I would not count on him being bought out after this year. The FA pitching market is not that great and the team only saves $3 mil if they buy out his contract. There is still a lot of season left but if he continues as he has been, I expect to see him in pinstripes in 2007.

If it happens then that's quite unfortunate.

[YanksRooter66]

Last night's performance should prove that small is the odd man out.

[drjeckyl]

Not so fast. With the way he is pitching, I would not count on him being bought out after this year. The FA pitching market is not that great and the team only saves $3 mil if they buy out his contract. There is still a lot of season left but if he continues as he has been, I expect to see him in pinstripes in 2007.

Agreed.... A good year can go a long way toward negating a bad year...

[Yanks4eva1]

At this point, Wright is been consistently decent, not spectacular, but decent. His control is much better and there is movement on his pitches for sure. He's also gaining a bit more confidence each time he gets on the mound and that is obviously a positive. Now if he can only stay healthy, please dear God. We can ill-afford another injury.

Dee