Really!!

All they got was 1 run out of that!!!  It seemed like the Jays were ready to hand the game over in the bottom of the first.  Stearling is on fire by the way.  He must have had an extra cup of Bigalow tea before the game. 

Game on!

The Yanks really need to take the series today.  After dodging a bullet last night, they have a chance to finish out this short homestand on a good note.  Alot of road games on the schedule on the second half, now is the time to take advantage.  Here's the lineup: 

1.  Jeter SS
2.  Granderson CF
3.  Teixeira CF
4.  Arod DH
5.  Cano 2b
6.  Martin C
7.  Swisher RF
8.  Jones LF
9.  Nunez, 3B

Quick thoughts: 

1.  No Jorge, I'm ok with that. 
2.  I know Andruw Jones is on the roster to hit lefties, but he hasn't hit lefties this year.  Andruw, please do your job and hit lefties or at least stop smiling when you don't. 
3.  Russel Martin starting in a day game after a night game.  Love this guy, so does Joe Girardi.  He is coming off surgery and 2 days off on travel days like today would seem to be an ideal opportunity to keep him fresh.  Is Girardi losing confidence in Francisco Cervelli?  Is this an indication that Girardi is pressing for wins?  Would this team benefit from having Jesus Montero on the roster as a backup catcher/dh? 

Afternoon Baseball

It's a beautiful afternoon for baseball, which is why I will spend it in my office working.  Regretfully, I must rely on the dynamic radio duo will carry me thru this afternoon.  Nothing like Suzyn's Baseball Beat to get me excited for a game!  I used to enjoy working late and listening to a game on the radio.  However, at some point the Yankees Radio broadcast has become one of the most awefull of all baseball experiences.  Stearling has become a caricature of himself and Waldman has been awefull from day one.  At least if I knew exactly what was happing during a big play I would be somewhat satisfied with the broadcast.  Unfortunately, Stearling no longer seems to be able to deliver homerun, fair/foul, quick play calls, with any reliability.  You would think he would use the monitor as an aid.  I don't know. 

Big Win for the Yankees!!!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Yankees are currently the third oldest team in baseball.  Thru 7 innings of baseball tonight, they looked every bit their age.  At times this season, the Yankee offense has been predictably lethargic with runners in scoring position.  Innings 1-7 had a similar feel, 1 solo homer and a whole lot of nothing else.  I found myself reminicing of 2005, when the addition of Robinson Cano added youth and energy to an offense that was showing it's age.  At times in the past few weeks, I have felt a growing necessity for a drastic move to change the dynamic of this offense, which, despite the slugging, can't seem to come up with the key hits that make a good offense a great one.  I think fans would agree that the Yankee's starting pitchers have exceeded expectations in 2011.  It's the Yankees offense that has failed to click with any consistency.  Tonight, for a short period of time, everything came together.  Well, sort of.  The Yankees scored 2 in the 8th, but going into the 9th there had yet to be an offensive contribution from anyone not named Grandeson, Martin, or Cano.  But one out in the 9th, Jorge Posada smacked a Frank Francisco fastball for a double to right field.  After a Jeter ground out, Curtis Granderson (MVP) did what Curtis does, he carried the Yankees offense on his back.  After driving in Chris Dickerson (who pinch ran for Posada) to tie the game, he stole second and scored the winning run on a Texiera single.  Great win!  Hopefully the start of something special.  We shall see. 

A few takeaways: 

1.  Great to see Jorge involved with a victory.  Jorge has obviously been frusteraed with his play, as well as his situation.  He had something to smile about tonight.   

2.  CC had a hiccup in the fourth, but he seemed to get more dominant as the game went on and he kept his team in the game despite the lack of run support.  His W tonight was well deserved. 

3.  Curtis Granderson is playing like an MVP. 

4.  Finally some pie.  We were spoiled in 2009.  Nothing bad to say today.  Walk off victories are so sweet, no reason to dwell on the negative.