Monday, June 15, 2009

HOORAY...FOR A WHILE

***THE PITCHING STAFF IS THE BIG QUESTION MARK***
Actually, it's a lot of questions.
Wang has had 2 near-Cy Young quality seasons, so he's earned a chance to find himself. The question is, how long will it take? When he finds himself, the Yanks may have already found third place.
What is "match-up"? Bring in a lefty to face this guy, then bring in a righty to face that guy, etc.? It's micro-managing and makes your staff think you don't have confidence in them (which you don't). If you're a major league pitcher and you can't get both lefties and righties out, well, Scranton is a nice town.
Can anyone throw strikes? Throw it over the plate. If they hit it, well, you already know about Scranton.
In stead of counting pitches, watch the game, Girardi. Why is Sabathia the only one allowed to exceed 100 pitches? Let them go. When you go out to change pitchers, you can help him carry his arm back to the dugout.
Joba, when Jorge puts down a sign, that's what you throw. This isn't an election; there is no voting. This is a monarchy and Posada is the king.

***WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?***
Interesting quote in the NY papers Sunday. Johnny Damon said, "This team was built for Yankee Stadium." Wonderful. What good does it do you to go 81-0 at home, if you go 0-81 on the road?

***SWISHER IS AN ADVENTURE***
In the field AND on the base paths. ...and always with that little smirk on his face. Perhaps we should lighten up on the 'happy pills' before the game, Nick.

Three games against the Washington Nats. Just stay with them, guys, until the Nationals can figure out a way to beat themselves.

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