The Push Towards October

With Phil Hughes set to make his much anticipated return to the rotation, the Yankees chances at post season glory are starting to look a heck of a lot better. Seattle forgot about shutting the door to the wild card and now the Yankees are tied at .5 a game out. The question is can we still catch the Red Sox. It certainly isn't out of the question, but the addition of Gange to the sox bull pen is going to make the 7 game deficit a lot harder to close in on.

In my opinion its decision time for Torre. Clemens just isn't living up to expectations. Assuming Hughes comes back strong, it may be time for Clemens to give up his starting role and take a middle relief position. Same goes for Tyler Clippard. Call him up for duty, but ask him to earn his keep by bridging the gap to Rivera.

While still almost in diapers, Sandy Duncan is proving to be a solid offensive presence. Giving him more playing time will only increase his confidence and help him get more comfortable defensivley which could pay off bigtime come October.

Renew Posada's contract. I know he is getting older, but he is a leader and is having a hell of a year. It would be nice to get rid of any distractions as we go into the final stretch.

The gloom that had firmly set over the Bronx for the first few months of the season finally seems to be dissapating. Now more than ever the Yankees need to keep thier focus, and keep the bats hot. If they do the post season could be exciting.

~~Congratulations go out to A-Rod for getting the Monkey off your back and reaching 500 hr's~~