It was the kind of win
you fear the Yankees won't get. They fall 3 runs behind, thanks in part to yet another error by AROD. Their first attempt to close the gap falls signifantly short, with the bases left loaded, thanks to a great play by AROD's counterpart, Melvin Mora. They tie the game in the following inning but their chances of going ahead seem dashed by AROD's inability to manage a productive out with less than 2 down. But the promotion of Cano to 6th pays off and, one has to admit, Scott Procter has his 3rd or 4th decent outing in a row (I must defer to Chris on this one) and they win at home the way Boston wins (or used to win) at Fenway. Damon's triple after his homer represents the kind of hitting I had expected from him. Maybe we'll get it more consistently down the stretch. All in all very satisfying.
In case you didn't know, one of the more amazing stats for the Yankees this year is runs against. Sinc ehte pitching and the bullpen often seem so shaky, it might interest you to know that the Yanks have given up over 50 runs less than the Sox. More surprisingly, they have given up only 10 runs more than the Twins, and since they've played 2 more games, that's a virtual push. They've given up only 15 more runs than the A's, and since they've played 3 more games, that's a virtual push as well. The only AL team with any advantage in per games runs allowed is the Tigers. Our sense that the Yanks leave too many on and go into an offensive shell too easily is in fact borne out by the fact that their runs against numbers are much more impressive than their runs scored (per game), in which they trail Boston, Chicago, and Texas.
I have a suggestion which slow Joe is sure to eschew. Instead of pitching Ponson on Friday in Boston, pitch him against Baltimore on Thursday, where the revenge factor might play in his decision and the Yanks could win even if he does his usual stinking job. Save Wright for Friday. He's been on a roll and should be confident enough to score a win against Jason Johnson. If they copme into Boston with the lead they should (3 1/2) securing 2 of 5 becomes the overriding priority. Make sure you get the win versus Johnson and the win versus Wells. If Beckett blows up all the better.
In case you didn't know, one of the more amazing stats for the Yankees this year is runs against. Sinc ehte pitching and the bullpen often seem so shaky, it might interest you to know that the Yanks have given up over 50 runs less than the Sox. More surprisingly, they have given up only 10 runs more than the Twins, and since they've played 2 more games, that's a virtual push. They've given up only 15 more runs than the A's, and since they've played 3 more games, that's a virtual push as well. The only AL team with any advantage in per games runs allowed is the Tigers. Our sense that the Yanks leave too many on and go into an offensive shell too easily is in fact borne out by the fact that their runs against numbers are much more impressive than their runs scored (per game), in which they trail Boston, Chicago, and Texas.
I have a suggestion which slow Joe is sure to eschew. Instead of pitching Ponson on Friday in Boston, pitch him against Baltimore on Thursday, where the revenge factor might play in his decision and the Yanks could win even if he does his usual stinking job. Save Wright for Friday. He's been on a roll and should be confident enough to score a win against Jason Johnson. If they copme into Boston with the lead they should (3 1/2) securing 2 of 5 becomes the overriding priority. Make sure you get the win versus Johnson and the win versus Wells. If Beckett blows up all the better.
posted by joe valente | 1:46 AM
2 Comments:
The Abreu trade has turned out to be genius. Got to give Cashman credit for that one.
It's almost like having Paulie back in right field: grind it out hitter, on-base guy, gun for an arm. (Note to Joe: I said almost; I'm not saying it's the same.)
As BGW will attest I supported the trade from the start, both because I thought they needed Lidle and because, while I wasn't sure Abreu would be all they hoped offensively, I'd watched him patrol right in Philly for years and new him to be a solid glove and a great arm. Having said that, you best not be comparing him to Paulie. there will be no such comparisons on this blog--at least not until the second coming of Roberto.
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