2 WEEKS since the last post? Can't give up on a guy. Long stints on the west coast, rainy games, late nights, it's been an interesting go in Yankee Land. I was so displeased with Bronx Baseball I needed a break. Since my last post, Yankee baseball has been better, but that may only be because they couldn't play any worse. The Orioles are finally playing like the Orioles and the Yankees are actually tied for the wild card. A pivotal couple games with Tampa and I guess this thing is technically completely turned around?
We'll see. But here's what I'm seeing:
Phil Hughes and Hiroki Kuroda are bipolar pitchers. Legit Jekyl and Hyde performances night after night. It's frustrating.
This starting rotation will not get it done. Not in October, and not for 162 games. There needs to be a move here.
Andy Pettitte NEEDS to be good ALL summer for this team to have a real shot.
Rafael Soriano has been quietly solid in the closer role.
Curtis Granderson could strike out 200 times. While hitting 40 HRs. This is not good.
The HR reliance needs to stop. It's alarming that Brett Gardner and Derek Jeter are truly the only small ball players on this team.
Russ Martin could strike out in a tee ball game.
That's it for now. Let's see how I react after this TB series.
