Let's start with the bad news and get it out of the way.
The Yankees need to win some games now. Spirits must be low after the Fenway debacle, and so they need to bounce back. But that did not happen today, and this time it wasn't the pitching.
Johnny Damon might be hurting, but he was 0 for 4 and left several men on. This on the same day that Pena gets two hits...I don't like that one bit. The Yankees distributed hits throughout the game but could not put together enough consecutive hits in the same inning. Verlander pitched his heart out, and most importantly, he didn't walk anyone. And now the Yankees are 9-10. They need to win games, and win them right now because the team needs a lift, and because these games will haunt the Yankees in September.
That said, let's get to the good news. CC Sabathia had his best start, after commiting himself to throwing strikes and getting ahead (novel ideas). I'm guessing this is a departure from whatever strategy Eiland is recommending. CC is a pro and he knows how to pitch. He'll follow in the footsteps of Burnett and Pettitte and do as he likes, thank you very much, Dave Eiland. Let's hope Chamberlain does the same.
But there's more. Robinson Cano is crushing almost every pitcher he faces. Usually he does this in August, not April. He's got a 14 game hitting streak going with no signs of letting up. He is also taking more pitches than in years past. Good for him, and we'll be pleased to see him in the all star game, hopefully as the starter.
This seems to be the first time that you say something nice about Cano. Good for him.
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Yeah I've been hard on Robby Cano in the past, but he's giving me hope that this is the year he fulfills his potential.
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