Yanks are now 3-3 after yesterday's loss to KC. Joba pitched pretty well, as did most of the bullpen. I also like Gardner leading off, although Jeter does a fine job too.
There were a couple of low lights, though:
1. Phil Coke did not perform well.
2. Melky grounded into two double plays.
3. Swisher may be getting the job done with the bat, but he just can't allow ground balls to roll stupidly between his legs and into the outfield. That's UN (say the "UN" long and loud for the correct effect)-acceptable.
A little about Mr. Coke: Drafted in 2002 out of San Joaquin Delta Junior College in the 26th, yes, the 26th round by the Yankees. He had a handful of very, very strong outings last year, and ended up posting these promising numbers:
IP: 14.2 Hits: 8 Earned Runs: 1 BB: 2 K: 14 ERA: 0.61 BAA: .160
Yesterday proved that those numbers were deceptive. But it's too early to tell just how deceptive they were. Until Coke proves himself again, PLEASE Mr. Girardi, bring in a baller in these late-inning close game situations (at least for now). Coke will have plenty of opportunities in garbage innings to show that last season's numbers weren't a total fluke. Once he has done that, THEN let him pitch in bigger spots. We'll be keeping an eye out.
But enough about KC. We got business in Tampa Bay. They're great at home, Kazmir is pitching, and it's their home opener, so it will be ear-splitting from the first pitch to the last out. The Yankees cannot be expected to win this game. However, look for the championship caliber ballers, Jeter, Matsui, and Posada, to play like the true pros they are.
There were a couple of low lights, though:
1. Phil Coke did not perform well.
2. Melky grounded into two double plays.
3. Swisher may be getting the job done with the bat, but he just can't allow ground balls to roll stupidly between his legs and into the outfield. That's UN (say the "UN" long and loud for the correct effect)-acceptable.
A little about Mr. Coke: Drafted in 2002 out of San Joaquin Delta Junior College in the 26th, yes, the 26th round by the Yankees. He had a handful of very, very strong outings last year, and ended up posting these promising numbers:
IP: 14.2 Hits: 8 Earned Runs: 1 BB: 2 K: 14 ERA: 0.61 BAA: .160
Yesterday proved that those numbers were deceptive. But it's too early to tell just how deceptive they were. Until Coke proves himself again, PLEASE Mr. Girardi, bring in a baller in these late-inning close game situations (at least for now). Coke will have plenty of opportunities in garbage innings to show that last season's numbers weren't a total fluke. Once he has done that, THEN let him pitch in bigger spots. We'll be keeping an eye out.
But enough about KC. We got business in Tampa Bay. They're great at home, Kazmir is pitching, and it's their home opener, so it will be ear-splitting from the first pitch to the last out. The Yankees cannot be expected to win this game. However, look for the championship caliber ballers, Jeter, Matsui, and Posada, to play like the true pros they are.
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