New York Yankees run tracker

[NJ Democrats]

Since many baseball experts say the Yankees will score 1000 runs this year, I decided I will track it.
So far through two games: 18 runs. I'll update it after every game.

[rinsd]

1. Ehhhhh, how about once a week

I love the Yankees but posting their season totals every single day(especially in April) will become tiresome.

[NJ Democrats]

2. Ok, once a week then.

[Hokie]

3. That's 6.173 runs per game

I will bet against them Bronx Bombers on that one.

[NJ Democrats]

4. First update

Last 4 games: 17 runs
Total: 6 games 35 runs
156 games and 965 runs to go

[NJ Democrats]

5. Second Update

Last 6 games: 45 runs
Total: 11 games 80 runs
151 games and 920 runs to go

[THUNDER HANDS]

6. the yanks

have the biggest disparity between runs scored and runs allowed, 80-52, yet they have a 6-6 record.

Which means what I said earlier is true - they'll win games 10-2, but lose just as many 4-3.

[NJ Democrats]

7. Yeah, they are averaging about 2.5 runs

per loss and like 10 or 11 per win.

[rinsd]

8. Update 4/24/06: 106 runs (nt)

[NJ Democrats]

9. Thanks for the update

I was just about to do it.

[rinsd]

10. No sweat...the season has been "interesting" so far (nt)

[underpants]

11. Has this ever been done before?

I have looked all over the internet and can't find ANY team records on runs scored. Is 1,000 some sort of higher stratus?

BTW-I'm not a Yankee fan at all and this is qutie funny to me. It reminds me of Steinbrenner's comment about his team not losing a single game a few years ago.

FYI- the Yankees haven't won the World Series in 5 years and that was one no one outside of NY seem to care much about (lowest ratings ever)

[rinsd]

13. Records for runs scored

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_runs2.shtml

It's only been done twice since 1950 (I think the 2004 Sox did it)

"FYI- the Yankees haven't won the World Series in 5 years"

True but we've been to 4 (the two ALCS's vs. Boston were the real WS those year) winning 1.

"and that was one no one outside of NY seem to care much about (lowest ratings ever)"

That's because everyone hates the Mets. And that is no longer the lowest rated, 2002 and 2005 were lower. The Yanks have 3 out of the 4 highest rated WS after the strike.

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/wstv.shtml

[NJ Democrats]

12. Update

7 games 41 runs
Totals 24 games 147 runs
Left: 138 games 853 runs

[rinsd]

14. Update 5-11-06

31 games.
193 runs scored.
6.23 runs per game

131 games to go.

807 runs needed.

Yanks need to avg 6.17 runs per game to break 1000 runs scored.

Yanks are currently 3rd in MLB is runs scored with Toronto(200, 5.88 rpg) and Cleveland (219, 6.26 rpg) ahead of them though those teams have played more games. Cleveland holds a slight edge in rpg.

[rinsd]

15. Update 5/18

Games: 38
Runs Scored: 223
Runs per Game: 5.87

Games Left: 124
Runs Needed: 777
RPG Needed: 6.27

Ynaks are still 2nd behind Cleveland in runs scored and RPG.

[rinsd]

16. Update 5/22

Games: 45
Runs Scored: 259
Runs per Game: 5.76

Games Left: 117
Runs Needed: 741
RPG Needed: 6.33

[rinsd]

17. Update 6/2

Games: 52
Runs Scored: 313
Runs per Game: 6.02

Games Left: 110
Runs Needed: 687
RPG Needed: 6.24

Ynakees currently lead the majors in runs scored.

[LisaM]

18. In other words, how many runs can they buy?

Not enough to win last night, apparently.

[NJ Democrats]

19. They still took 3 out of 4

ftom you guys.

[DaveinMD]

23. with a very depleted lineup

This Yankees team is showing amazing guts.

[rinsd]

20. Yes, the bitterness of the season's hopes dashed on Yankee rock

[rinsd]

21. Update 6/8

Games: 57
Runs Scored: 344
Runs per Game: 6.04

Games Left: 105
Runs Needed: 656
RPG Needed: 6.25

Yankees currently lead the majors in runs scored.

[rinsd]

22. 6/15 Update

Games: 64
Runs Scored: 370
Runs per Game: 5.78

Games Left: 98
Runs Needed: 630
RPG Needed: 6.43

Yankees are currently in 2nd place in the majors in runs scored.

[rinsd]

24. Update 6/22

Games: 70
Runs Scored: 404
Runs per Game: 5.77

Games Left: 92
Runs Needed: 596
RPG Needed: 6.48

Yankees are currently in 2nd place in the majors in runs scored.

[rinsd]

25. Update 6/29

Games: 76
Runs Scored: 423
Runs per Game: 5.57

Games Left: 86
Runs Needed: 577
RPG Needed: 6.71

Yankees are currently in 3rd place in the majors in runs scored.

[rinsd]

26. Update 7/6

Games: 82
Runs Scored: 458
Runs per Game: 5.59

Games Left: 80
Runs Needed: 542
RPG Needed: 6.78

Yankees are currently in 2nd place in the majors in runs scored.

But I don't think they will score 1000 this year. Not with Matsui out, Sheffield out, Cano injured (with a hammie which could bother him the rest of the season) and possbily Damon(strained oblique , same boat as Cano)

Still through all the injuries and the ridiculous Sox winning streak, the Yanks are only 3 games out. Will they win yet another divisonal crown? That remains to be seen.

[NJ Democrats]

27. I think they will

I also think the Yanks will get Jaque Jones from the Cubs for $$$. Hey, rinsd, did you hear that crazy A-Rod rumor?

[rinsd]

28. crazy Arod rumor?

I'm not sure what you mean. Was Rome doing something today? I just checked the Yankee Usenet board and didn't see anything.

I am not sure that the the Yanks will go for Jones for a few reasons. Offense isn't as big an issue because the Yanks are still stacked even in the ridiculously pumped up AL. Shit they're 2nd in the whole league in runs. I put the Damon, Jeter, Giambi, ARod, Posada top of the order against anyone. Giambi is simply mashing the ball. Arod is loooking more locked in than he has all year(which important with his long swing). And Posada(lovingly known as "5lbs" in my circles since it looks like he is carrying a load in his pants when he runs to first) hasn't hit this well in years.

That said, Jone is enticing as a quick fix. He has ok power and he's cheap. But where do you put him? Matsui is coming back next year. Then you have Damon and I don;t think that Yanks want Melky tyo sit on the bench all year. Maybe Sheffield would be content to play the Strawberry/Chile Davis bench role for the Yanks next year?

All that said and I think they will continue to look for the best young pitching available. RJ and Moose aren't getting any younger and as much as I like Wang, he is not an ace.

[NJ Democrats]

29. Yeah

A-Rod to the Cubs for Armiris Rameriz, Jones and Ryan Dempster. that would be a very shitty trade in my opinion. The only way the Cubs could get A-Rod would be for Zambrano and prospects.
I think Sheff would be DH, Matsui in CF, Damon in LF and Melky/Jones in RF if they get him. I think they sohuld get pitching and what for Torri Hunter this off-season. Hunter and Zito.

[rinsd]

30. Update 7/20

Games: 92
Runs Scored: 516
Runs per Game: 5.61

Games Left: 70
Runs Needed: 484
RPG Needed: 6.91

Yankees are currently tied for 2nd place in the majors in runs scored.

[DaveinMD]

31. this run tracker is silly

considering 1/3 of their opening day lineup is not playing right now.

[rinsd]

32. I realize that.

Makes their standing in terms of runs cored all the more impressive, doesn't it?

[rinsd]

33. Update 8/4

Games: 105
Runs Scored: 590
Runs per Game: 5.62

Games Left: 57
Runs Needed: 410
RPG Needed: 7.19

Yankees are currently tied for 3rd place in the majors in runs scored.

[rinsd]

34. Update 9/5

Games: 138
Runs Scored: 784
Runs per Game: 5.68

Games Left: 24
Runs Needed: 216
RPG Needed: 9

Yankees are currently in 1st place in the majors in runs scored.

They will not score 1000 runs this year but this is an offensive machine to be reckoned with that is getting back Sheffield and Matsui in time for the playoffs.

[NJ Democrats]

35. What do you think they should do w/ those two?

I'd say
Damon CF
Jeter SS
Abreu RF
Giambi 1B
A-Rod 3B
Matsui DH
Posada C
Cano 2b
Melky LF

Use Sheff pff the bench w/ WIlson, Green (for speed), Williams on the bench

[rinsd]

36. Its is a good headache to have but a headache nonetheless

I like Sheff off the bench and I hope he is comfortable with that.

Matsui as DH is fine.

After that, I am not sure.

[NJ Democrats]

39. Can you imagne in the WS, they Pitcher is coming up

and in steps Gary Sheffield every game. That is so sweet. Plus, the Yanks got a break with Liriano going down cause they are most likely going to play the Twins in the 1st round.

[rinsd]

41. I simply can't fathom why they brought Liriano back so soon.

Seriously, lightning struck when they got Johan as he is the best young pitchers since Pedro came on the scene.

Then it happens again! You now have two dynamic young pitchers who could stay with your club for the next 3 years or so and wham.....they throw him back out there(when they may have been able to make the playoffs without him) and he's done for at least another season with Tommy John srugery to come(likely).

With the Yankees I could see it. With Boston i could see it. With them winning pennant races are all that matters. But the penny pinching Twins? Who need ever great player their farm system can muster for as long as they can afford them? I just am dumbfounded.

Back to the Yanks. Yeah Sheff sitting there, waiting to take a hellacious rip against the relivers (because no starter is gonna go 7 against us, its just not gonna happen) brings a mischeevious smile to my face.

Tomorrow its time to hang out with our Wang out(he was scheduled for today but got bumped because they are expecting rain).



Going for his 18th win.

[NJ Democrats]

43. I know

They should have used him as a relivier 1st to see if he was ready, or rested him for the playoffs. Plus isn't Rakde out too?
And who would have thought 3 weeks ago they this 4 game set vs Boston would be meaningless?

[rinsd]

44. Radke has announced himself to be ready

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/15522368.htm

But coming on the heels of Liriano, I think Radke is being the good teammate and I hope he doesn't also succumb to a worse injury.

[DeeDeeNY]

37. Impressive

that you are keeping such statistics, and it is amazing they've done so well this year with
all the injuries. As a die-hard Yankees fan, I enjoy the high scoring games.
But I also want them to win games, and that means they need good pitching.

[rinsd]

38. Thanks

Though don't give me too much credit. i do this once a week....and even then I missed some.

"But I also want them to win games, and that means they need good pitching."

Then I encourage you to watch Wang tonite because he is going to make the Rays look silly.

[rinsd]

40. Update 9/14

Games: 144
Runs Scored: 829
Runs per Game: 5.76

Games Left: 18
Runs Needed: 171
RPG Needed: 9.5

Yankees are currently in 1st place in the majors in runs scored, 25 runs ahead of their next competitor. They should surpass 850 runs with 900 being a very outside shot.

[NJ Democrats]

42. They should get 900.

I don't see why not.

[rinsd]

45. Update 9/21...almost done!

Games: 152
Runs Scored: 867
Runs per Game: 5.70

Games Left: 10
Runs Needed: 133
RPG Needed: 13.3

Yankees are currently in 1st place in the majors in runs scored.

Oh and this happened last night

[UrbScotty]

46. HA! 13.3 runs needed PER GAME!!

HAHAHA!!

[rinsd]

47. True, they won't score 1000 runs but their magic number is zero

#1 seed in the playoffs too.

:woohoo:

[Hokie]

48. Look at Post #3

I said they would never score 1000 runs.

New prediction:

Another Yankee implosion in the playoffs and the curse of the new millennium continues.

[Hokie]

53. Not to brag, but......

Detroit 8 Yankees 3

Theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Yankees lose..

[vickitulsa]

54. Yeehaw!

Tigers lookin' soooooo fine!!!


:applause: :woohoo:


:party:

[rinsd]

49. Update 9/28

Games: 158
Runs Scored: 912
Runs per Game: 5.77

Yankees are currently in 1st place in the majors in runs scored by 50+ runs.

They go deep into counts, have no holes in their lineup and now have ridiculous bench strength.

The juggernaut is getting ready to roll.

[DeeDeeNY]

50. They'll be close

They won't get to 1,000 runs, but with another
few games left, they'll come a lot closer than most
people expected. (Although the one-hitter last night
didn't help them.)
They just need to save some runs for
the post season.

[NJ Democrats]

51. update 10/2

Yanks finish the season 1st in the league with 930 runs scored.

[rinsd]

52. More Yankee news.....

This is only the 10th team in Yankees history to score 930 runs with this high an on-base percentage (.363) and OPS (.824). Seven of the other nine won the World Series. And to find the last team that didn't, you have to go all the way back to 1931.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2006/columns/story?id=2608050

[MaineDem]

55. No 1000 runs...no more postseason

You did a good job tracking the runs, though.

[1gobluedem]

56. Tombstoned

They posted....badly.