Yankees Season Is Rescued

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I am being funny here, but to some, they really feel this way.

Brian Cashman says that around here it is 162, one-game seasons. That is how a lot of fans treat it, and even some in the media.

The Yankees played a great game today, winning by the score of 11-2.

AJ Burnett looked good, going 5 1/3 innings surrending two runs, and recording six strikeouts.

Nick Swisher made his first start, and had five RBI.

Robbie Cano continued to be the All-Star. Cano had three hits, a homerun and a couple of RBI.

The bullpen was dominant again with Phil Coke striking out both batters he faced, then Jose Veras, Brian Bruney and Mo pitching perfect innings.

Mark Teixera had a couple of hits, a homerun and an RBI.

Ramiro Pena got one at-bat, and had his first major league hit.

The Yankees head to KC, and will play tomorrow afternoon at 4:00pm. Andy Pettitte will be going against ex-teammate Sidney Ponson.

Saturday night, at 7:00 pm, Joba will square off against Horacio Ramirez.

Sunday afternoon, Easter Sunday that is, C.C. Sabathia will face Gil Meche.

I hope the Yankees will take a deep breath and relax. After gaining some confidence the should get at least two out of three in KC...if not sweep them.

I know it is early, but I really like what I see out of Nick Swisher so far. I think he needs to get some more at-bats, and I am sure he will be playing tomorrow. If he continues to hit, then he will certainly keep playing.

I do like Xavier Nady, but he is more of a free swinger. 

I also like the fact that Swisher is a switch hitter, and just brings a lot of energy to the team.

If the Yankees get their pitching straight, they will be fine. If their pitching keeps them in it, they will win because they can score enough runs...even without Alex Rodriguez.

I fully expect that all the pitchers will get going, and be very tough to beat.

Posted by Gary W. Marchese Jr. at 6:32 PM 0 comments

Labels: Alex Rodriguez, Easter sunday, New York Yankees, Nick Swisher, Pitching