CC dominated throughout, and although the Orioles have a losing record, this team can rake the ball. Brian Roberts is hitting .303 and Adam Jones and Nick Markakis both began the night hitting over .35o. Aubrey Huff has 25 RBIs, which would lead the Yankees. Sabathia constantly worked ahead of the hitters, walking just one, as he lowered his E.R.A. to a respectable 3.94 and improved his record to 2-3.
The Yankees scored their 4th run when the hot hitting Johnny Damon doubled in rookie catcher Francisco Cervelli in the 7th. Cervelli played exceptionally well, calling a great game, throwing out a base runner, and collecting his first major league hit. The only real negative of the night occurred when the Yanks discovered a new way in failing to get a runner in from 3rd base with less than 2 out - Nick Swisher was picked off third. He was actually safe, but called out because the Yanks 3B coach illegally pushed him toward the bag. It's amazing how they find different ways to blow potential runs. But tonight was all about the return of Arod, who's replacements at 3B were hitting a combined .202, 0 HRs and 10 RBIs, and CC, who provided the often-maligned bullpen a much needed rest.
Other Notes: Jason Bay is NOT this good. Why do teams keep throwing meatballs down the middle on this guy? Rays pitcher, James Shields, was up 0-2 in the count when he allowed Bay to hit a 3-run shot to tie the game on a pitch right down the pipe. Inexcusable.
Uh, the Dodgers are now 0-2 without Manny. Joe Torre is a fraud when he doesn't have talent. I'll be keeping a close eye on the Dodgers as they go Manny-less. Looks like Barry Zito may have turned things around this year.
Yankees Record: 14-15
Jason Bay IS that good, the Dodgers WILL continue to win without Manny (proving Torre's genius), and CC IS overated, even though he will pitch well once in a while.
ReplyDeleteLastly, Tex will be fine. Especially now that A-Fraud is back. Yanks, as bad as they have been are still the team to beat in the East.
TED,
ReplyDeleteHave you watched any Yankee games this year? Surely you watched your team, Boston, manhandle the Yanks like a pimp would manhandle his ladies of the night. This team would struggle in the A.L. and N.L. West divisions right now.
Jason Bay is in the walk year of his contract, so I'm sure he's extra motivated, which is a good thing for Sox fans. Just how much will it cost the Sox to re-sign this guy? I'm hoping top dollar, because although I feel this guy is a solid player, he's been playing way over his head lately and won't be worth the money he's seeking.
-YB