2011 New York Yankees

[CMH]

Another Tex Message yesterday. Teixeira is on right now. Really good to see.

Alex Rodriguez is on fire. I don't think he's pulled a pitch yet this year. And anyone that knows Rodriguez knows that when he's going the other way, he's one of the most dangerous hitters in the game. He has smoked three balls in two games. And he does it with ease.

We also can't talk about yesterday without mentioning Burnett. Nice, strong effort while battling a head cold. I think the game is closer and he doesn't give up that Austin Jackson home run. But, 3 runs over 5 innings is fine with me. Girardi seems content to let his starters pitch less innings. I don't have a problem with that especially when you have such a solid bullpen and the starters have been taxed over the past two seasons.

[NYJets]

What's going on with the crowd? Empty seats every game.

For the Twins series, there are tickets for $2 on stubhub. You can pay less than face for pretty much any non mets or red sox game all season.

[CMH]

Not sure, but tickets are expensive.

2 of 3 ain't bad. Alex didn't have anything to show for some real solid hits, but Tex and Posada are on a good roll to start the season. 1-9, I'm liking it all. Russell looks comfortable as well.

Hughes just didn't pitch well today. Left two pitches up and in on Cabrera and he did what he was supposed to do with them.

[NYJets]

A little concerned with Hughes drop in velocity. He's had the problem earlier in his career, but usually that was when coming back from injury. Only one start, but it's something to monitor.

[CMH]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYJets

A little concerned with Hughes drop in velocity. He's had the problem earlier in his career, but usually that was when coming back from injury. Only one start, but it's something to monitor.

Apparently it was an issue in Spring Training too but I don't remember anyone talking about it and I followed Yankees news all March.

I kind of remember Hughes going through this last year, no?


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[Sandman42]

It was brought up in the last week of spring that he was only throwing 88-91.

I'm more concerned about him not being able to put hitters away, just like last year. He only had 2 swinging strikes all game compared to 20+ foul balls which is what we saw a lot of last year.

[CMH]

He just needs a better out pitch. He's too predictable at this point. I didn't see much of that changeup he was apparently working on. Guys know Hughes is coming at you with a fastball or a curve ball. Not much else. And MLB hitters like Miguel Cabrera can adjust quickly.

Another solid outing for the bullpen in a tight game. Nova is looking real good. Just needs to finish guys that third time around the lineup. But, 3 runs over 6 innings is something I'd take every fifth day from him.

Rodriguez is still smoking the ball. Smoked two of them into the ground for double plays too. Not good, but his swing is on.

Gardner just needs to get the ball into the hole. Seems to be pounding inside pitches down. I like what he did with the outside pitch Span(Young?) caught.

I'll tell you, Girardi is going to look like a genius with his bullpen this year. Talk about making a manager's job easy. One less thing he has to manage this year.

[Yanks22]

so tonights loss was just disgusting, 4-0 lead in the 8th and we dont win? horrible. Heres first thing, why didnt girardi leave CC in? Should've left him in atleast to face a better or two maybe even finish out the 8th entirely and then ya bring Mo in the 9th. Secondly he didnt leave CC in he brought in Soriano and as soon as he saw soriano was in trouble should of yanked him. Once again girardi over managing