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Joe, I couldn’t agree more…. I did not see the post game.  Your comments somewhat echo my sentiment the other day when talking about Joba, pitching is pitching.  You’re right, let’s not baby these guys – let them pitch, let’s not do anything stupid but you want to instill a “take the ball” mentality.
Giambi is [...]

Anybody see the post game?  Why didn’t Girardi bring back Hughes after the rain delay?  You treat a kid like a baby and he will act like a baby.  Are we over-protecting these guys?
I rate the defense on this team as below average. A better rightfielder than Abreu could have caught the ball that Ramirez [...]

In a world where revenge and determination collide, one man will take the ball and step up to the mound to avenge a monumental disappointment.  One team will invade a city to take back what is theirs.  One owner will unleash his spirit to impose his will on destiny……   this spring on April 25 the [...]

Nice start by Moose.  We needed that from a starter not named Wang or Pettitte.  Mike makes an excellent observation about Posada.  I won’t repeat but rather add a couple of things:
1) The radar gun readings.  I don’t get caught up in them too much, I use it only for an in-game comparison.  The readings [...]

7 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs, 3 strikeouts.  Nice performance by Moose.  That has to feel good after all the criticism.  He seemed much less stubborn on the mound.  Posada called a good game for him and he listened.  He threw inside a lot and almost completely abandoned his curveball.  He was willing to give [...]

Good points on Allie Reynolds who, other than Whitey Ford, may be the best Yankees pitcher.  Red Ruffing gets some votes too. 
 
John, if my memory is correct (that is, my memory of what my Dad told me since I do not remember baseball games of the early 1950’s), Allie’s nick name was Super Chief.
 
As far [...]

Good point on the hitters.  Today, even the equivalent of the “good field, no hit” shortstop works out year round, and can hit 10-15 HRs.  There are more of those guys around today, than the middle infielders who had zero HRs.  Although if you listen to retired players – I think pitchers threw just as [...]

Great Allie Reynolds retrospective. Although Russ was stressing the dual role he performed, you would have to say he was the greatest Yankee starting pitcher after Whitey Ford. Allie’s nickname “the Chief” would not be politically correct today.
I think one reason why you will not see a Starter/Reliever combo as you are suggesting for Joba [...]

Why am I writing a post about Allie Reynolds?  I’ll tell you why.  All of this discussion concerning Joba Chamberlain this week and his role made me think about this debate in a historical context (sorry, that’s what I do).  I had made the point in the off season that Joba could be like a [...]

I have watched you make about 8 starts now (between last year and this year).  I have some observations:
People say “trust your stuff.”  I know you’re thinking, ”yeah” ”yeah” “yeah, it’s easier said than done.”  You’re right.  I would say: Don’t be afraid of contact.  Major league hitters are going to hit you and hit you hard from [...]