The Yankees
Well there's been plenty recently about God and Family; now it's time for a post about the New York Yankees.
Many are saying the Yankees are out of the race for the playoffs. "Boston's too good," they say. "The Yankees typical slow start was just too slow this year." Well, I disagree. Here's four reasons why:
1. BOSTON'S PITCHING WILL COLLAPSE: Josh Beckett will inevitably end up on the DL for a long stretch with a blister on his finger, Schilling will have back trouble, Wakefield will throw over 75 mph one too many times and have health issues, and no one knows if Dice-K can go a full season or not. He's already showing signs of breaking down. Boston's pen is better than ever, but we're not even to the All-Star break yet, anything can happen. The only certain thing is they will NOT finish the season the way they've started.
2. THE YANKEES PITCHING IS COMING TOGETHER: Wang, last year's runner-up in the Cy Young voting, is finding his groove again. He pitched a complete game last night in Chicago. Clippard is a young, strong arm who is going deep into games and keeping scores close. When Philip Hughes returns that will be yet another young, strong arm. He had a no-hitter in the 7th against Texas before leaving with a hammy injury. Proctor, Bruney, and Rivera are proving to be a pretty solid bullpen. If the Yanks starters can go deep into games, the bullpen will be a non-factor. Add that to Pettite being surprisingly good, and Moose being better than anyone expected, and you've got yourself a pretty good staff. Oh, and Roger Clemens will be starting in two days.
3. THE YANKEES BATS WILL HEAT UP, BUT BOSTON'S CAN ONLY COOL OFF: With Giambi out of the lineup - probably for the season - the Yanks can get into a better rhythm at the plate. Having Johnny Damon as their primary DH gives them a young, feisty outfielder in Melky Cabrera. He gives the Yanks a spark that they really lack when he's out of the lineup. Posada will cool off, but he's still much more reliable than in years past. Add to the mix A-Rod, Jeter, Abreu, Matsui, and Cano, and you've got a solid batting order that will outscore their opponents.
4. GOD LOVES THE NEW YORK YANKEES.
I predict that shortly after the All-Star break the Yanks will make their traditional run and be in first place by mid-September. World Series? Maybe not this year. But with their young pitching, it's looking probable in years to come.
Many are saying the Yankees are out of the race for the playoffs. "Boston's too good," they say. "The Yankees typical slow start was just too slow this year." Well, I disagree. Here's four reasons why:
1. BOSTON'S PITCHING WILL COLLAPSE: Josh Beckett will inevitably end up on the DL for a long stretch with a blister on his finger, Schilling will have back trouble, Wakefield will throw over 75 mph one too many times and have health issues, and no one knows if Dice-K can go a full season or not. He's already showing signs of breaking down. Boston's pen is better than ever, but we're not even to the All-Star break yet, anything can happen. The only certain thing is they will NOT finish the season the way they've started.
2. THE YANKEES PITCHING IS COMING TOGETHER: Wang, last year's runner-up in the Cy Young voting, is finding his groove again. He pitched a complete game last night in Chicago. Clippard is a young, strong arm who is going deep into games and keeping scores close. When Philip Hughes returns that will be yet another young, strong arm. He had a no-hitter in the 7th against Texas before leaving with a hammy injury. Proctor, Bruney, and Rivera are proving to be a pretty solid bullpen. If the Yanks starters can go deep into games, the bullpen will be a non-factor. Add that to Pettite being surprisingly good, and Moose being better than anyone expected, and you've got yourself a pretty good staff. Oh, and Roger Clemens will be starting in two days.
3. THE YANKEES BATS WILL HEAT UP, BUT BOSTON'S CAN ONLY COOL OFF: With Giambi out of the lineup - probably for the season - the Yanks can get into a better rhythm at the plate. Having Johnny Damon as their primary DH gives them a young, feisty outfielder in Melky Cabrera. He gives the Yanks a spark that they really lack when he's out of the lineup. Posada will cool off, but he's still much more reliable than in years past. Add to the mix A-Rod, Jeter, Abreu, Matsui, and Cano, and you've got a solid batting order that will outscore their opponents.
4. GOD LOVES THE NEW YORK YANKEES.
I predict that shortly after the All-Star break the Yanks will make their traditional run and be in first place by mid-September. World Series? Maybe not this year. But with their young pitching, it's looking probable in years to come.
posted by CoryJones at 8:49 AM
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