Topic: Yankees Baseball

Alright  . . . those two jewels continue to look fugazy but they still haven’t lost the required minimum number of games to panic (according to the current Yankee bible). So what are you going to do reinvent the wheel in a week? Get a life go write about the team you root for the sux. Feel free we know where you’re really at.

Evidently all these occurrences have made such an impact on Girardi’s plan but the way I read somewhere this was not going to be a rush job. It’s May (barely) and the competition is not out of sight (as I thought the Yankees would be by now) and MLB made sure the sux were not affected by their trip to Japan by prepearing for the Yankees a hell of road schedule one of the fiercest in MLB history so the Mitchell report vis-a-vis schedule was a quid pro quo nicely arranged. Fine is not fair but when was the last time Selig and his sux buddy were?

I don’t blame the kids these are nothing but growing pains and we said we the fans (NOT THE FRIGGING MEDIA) and the Yankee organization were going to be patient and see the results within reasonable time which is now defined as: “until the frigging kids are ready to kick a$$ and more mentally ready” than technically. Until then the process remains a process. If we deviate from that path we’re screwed big time and we might not be able to recover for some time.

Kevin Long is getting paid to do with the team what he apparently did with the same team last year after that tete-a-tete in Toronto making the batters patiently wait for the strikes to come across the plate and making contact because the team doesn’t seem to know the definition of strike zone and they are more than willing to expand that zone to their detriment and the joy of the opposing pitcher. So Kevin “we’re so lucky to have you” Long you have your work cut out for you.

Now the damage done by Jorgie “where is my money” Posada cannot be measured and that sissy “I’m so sorry” won’t do. Suffice to say that if and when he’s back in shape if the brass mandates this new mega millionaire goes to first base that’s where he’s going and screw the fact that he may not like it and if he doesn’t BENCH the bastard. The media loves you but we fans want to see some corrective future behavior and say what you mean and mean what you say type of philosophy.

So this all star lineup better start scoring runs from the beginning and when we’re behind, earn your frigging pay. Those currently hitting need not bother with this, those trying very hard without results try better by redefining your strike zone and taking more pitches and those who want to win every game with one swing this is for you STUPID. That’s not the Yankee way I don’t care how much damage you have in mind you look pathetic and are digging a hole for yourself.

WINING 101.

And for GS give the man his favorite jersey number the baseball gods are punishing us for that silly attitude. Jeter you’re the captain captain that, explain to that journeyman how baseball is practiced in this country.

Tell him to read that beautiful article by George Vecsey about that great moment in college softball history that occurred when a Western Oregon player hit a HR and couldn’t make it past first base. If it doesn’t teach him a thing or two about the ways of the game whether softball or baseball then he’s a lost cause. And you guys do yourself a favor a read the article on the Times by George Vecsey about that game between Western Oregon and Central Washington in college softball: I dare you to read it and keep your eyes dry. Easier said than done. I don’t need much prodding I’m sold on College softball and always will be. 

I’d hate to be Wallace Mathews (“Timing of Hughes injury a little fishy” ) he zaw zomezin peculiar about the Yankees handling of Hughes and his diminished effectiveness this year and he thought that was peculiar. Yeah it’s called a fractured rib. Try yourself hugging your wife with one of those let alone pitch effectively at major league level. I’m sure he’ll find a way to spin this faux-pass and the same applies to the other tabloids that went after Hughes with gusto they wanted to ship the guy to 1½ A league if there was one.

Last night was a different game the Yankees handled with a steady hand towards that Win helped by the great efforts of Wang and the relief corps was untouchable. Mo and Joba were peerless but so where my guys (figure speech) Wang and Kyle technically and aesthetically perfect.

This continues to be Melki’s team (and Matsui this time); Gonzalez, Ensberg, Molina, Gonzalez and everybody else gave it a nice try. A very nice collective effort (Seattle mistakes notwithstanding) that proved to be the winning formula.

Rassner’s coming up again let’s wish him a long and healthy and effective stay (we need as much as he does).

And the tenth player was great too; that’s what I’m talking about! Let’s hear it for the New Yorkers who care about this team. Just like we feel your pain we can dig your excitement and that was an exciting game.

The only record that matters is ours guys; there is plenty of time to advance on the standings NO NEED TO PANIC.

Let’s do it one game at a time.

Did I say signing Molina was a great move?

Jeter just passed Joe DiMaggio in the all time Yankees runs list. A very nice neighborhood. Congratulations captain.

Great win for Moose who continues to chase that 260 mark and Damon has become his publicist in trying to harangue the media masses into thinking that the Moose deserves a place in the HOF because the Moose played in the “tough” AL East Division. I was going to say “what a croak” but Damon makes some sense so as long as Mussina stays “hot and Intelligent” I agree but let’s wait a while we need him to pitch the way he’s pitching (he’s turning into an effective pitcher by being prepared, aggressive and having confidence in his game) let’s enjoy it while it last and let’s hope it last the whole season and beyond I’m all for it.

Good for you Girardi, that’s managing efficiently despite the current injury situation, no excuses just going for it clawing and grinding as you said. Whatever it takes to win while some of the big guns are healing.

Sorry Melki but this team is turning into Damon’s team now (with all the spin it entails OGAM) but I don’t mind the spin while he’s doing what he’s doing which is very close to what he was doing for the sux in 2004 using his own words: “what’s not to love?” Could Cano’s team be far behind?

So Damon’s staying on the groove and so is Matsui, Jeter is doing great (did I say he passed Joe D. in doubles? ) same goes for Abreu and Melki again.

Great collective effort one game in which the Offense altered their approach with good reason King Felix was on the mound which means you’ll see a lot of strikes and if you’re not sharp a lot of strikeouts, same situation we faced against Detroit in 2006 in the playoffs but we couldn’t adjust on the fly and lost. This was a nice war game to get ready for such eventuality in the coming playoffs or a similar future regular game-situation. Another nugget from Girardi and his batting coach probably. That’s what we are talking about focus at the plate and put pressure on the starters at times by being aggressive other times by forcing them to throw strikes. Great teams do that.

Excellent team effort and excellent series so far.

Now let’s greet Rassner by guarding his back with the necessary singles and doubles and what have you that will produce enough runs to get him the Win which will be our Win. You can do it one inning one hit at a time. Bear in mind that this Seattle team is prone to come up empty on defense so race to first after connecting without getting hurt. In other words play safe and enjoy the game. We’re still within striking distance let’s focus on our record pay no mind to the other stats  . . . . . only your effort matters.

C’mon Cano let’s start seeing the ball don’t think too much just react and trust your ability just like everybody else. You’ll be more effective in no time, we know that. Bases loaded the pitcher is in trouble not you, remember that, no need to do anything different there and you’ll be tested soon trust me.

R.I.P. raven beauty Eight Belles   . . . . .  and leap the sky in gallant flight  . . . . .  on moonless nights.

Thanks Chad Moeller for really helping the Yankee cause despite the evident case of management stupidity, thanks for wanting to come back to help this team. Our resident genius catcher is recovering from a bad case of nouveau riches.