Sounds very nice - "alone in first place", and I don't care what the calendar says. Better than floundering around below .500 and averaging 3.4 runs per game. And just for the heck of it➡Drew had a single, double and walked. Let's enjoy it while we can....those POWERHOUSES will soon be rolling. Who or where they are, I don't know yet. GO YANKS!
Couple of things regarding the bullpen use overral and tonight. They have pitched the 3rd most innings in the league and of course we need to start getting better, more consistent length from the SP. They'll be stretches and patches of games with a few blowouts either way and an off day mixed in where Betances and Miller won't be used for a few days but tonight I wouldn't have minded if Girardi allowed Carpenter to at least start the 8th inning with a two run lead instead of going right to Betances. Carpenter had only faced two batters in the 7th inning....let him at least start the 8th inning and as soon , or if he allowed a baserunner then bring in Betances.....or maybe try and get two outs from Carpenter and use Betances for only 1/3 of an inning. I know this is nitpicking and managers just can't resist sticking with their formulas and I can't blame Girardi for going directly to Betances to begin the 8th inning with a two run lead. I'm just looking for other ways to try and save or avoid as many innings of use as possible for those two great relievers the Yankees have in Miller and Betances. Not every one has a perpetual rubber arm like Mariano had. Those two guys (Betances, Miller) are just so darn important and valuable.
You mean not running DiDi out there everyday? Joe earns his money when he delivers the tough love to CC.
Just for curiosity sakes - seriously - and I haven't looked at or researched (lol) the issue.... but how are all of the "#3" SP in the division and/or league doing overral compared to CC's numbers?....please, don't think I'm trying to say he's having a "good year" and I realize we should be more concerned with CC instead of other team's #3 guys......and I am "concerned" about our tubby #3 SP. I hear that loud and clear. Just curious. Anyone?
WTF does that have to do with anything? Try comparing CC's performance with his past abilities. He's pitching like injured CC and he says he feels good. Defending a crappy Chevy sedan because Ford, Mazda and Hundai mid sized sedans suck too isn't an argument. Its a deflection away from a crappy Chevy.
Okay, just looking for some perspective and comparisons with: THE COMPETITION. Wowee, I guess you really showed me. Oh, buy the way, in case you weren't sure, even CC knows he's not the pitcher he once was. But thanks for the nuggets of wisdom. Oh, one more thing professor, COMPARING (or measuring) doesn't mean "defending". Are you SURE you can read or understand my writing? It's written in the same language you're using.
So, that's the best you have to offer when I wondered out of "curiosity" and actually asked for help on how the rest of the #3 SPs within the division or league are doing? Was is it with you? eh? And YES, I would like to see those numbers to compare with CC thus far this season. Maybe after I see those numbers I'll be a bigger critic of CC than YOU. Stop assuming so many things.....think about it.
I think we've all pretty much had our fill with your admiration for CC. You want to see those numbers, you look them up, No offense.
My "admiration" for CC? Funny. Why, because I feel he's made two out of four good starts? And I do consider pitching 7 innings and allowing 4 runs in Baltimore a "good" outing. I have my opinion and you have yours....and I'm beginning to feel kinda confident in my opinions after what I've been hearing from you. Lol. Oh, sorry, I forgot...you have higher standards...... A Yankee SP pitcher MUST pitch at least 7-9 innings and allow 3 or less runs for it to be a "GOOD GAME". Is that your point? Don't make me laugh....cut the crap. But please don't embarrass yourself by saying his other start of 8 innings and 2 runs vs Detroit wasn't a good game. Weren't you ready to jump off the ledge when Gardner was hitting poorly in ST? Didn't I say - imo- the Yanks would be better served if Gardner just improves on his overral hitting even if he steals "only" 25-30 bases? I do hope he steals plenty of bases, but he currently is one of the best all around LFs in the league.
Higher standards my ass, stop your whining, you're making shit up again, I never said this or even implied it. And #2, 8 innings & 2 runs? Of course it's good moron & I never said otherwise here either, so AGAIN you're making shit up. This is all you do. What the hell is wrong with you? And finally, Gardner? where the hell is this coming from? I don't know or remember what you said about Gardner nor do I give a rats ass. You seriously need to stop this & If I may, I think you need help.
...Girardi did a great job last year too, IMO. Managing the BP may be his toughest job this year. ...can't imagine anyone gleefully and unashamedly fellating CC, then wiping off their chin, and then eagerly going back for sloppy seconds.
Once again, always a pleasure for me to see the Yankees beat the Tampa Team To paraphrase Toni Tennille "Do that to 'em one more time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
