Yankees 5 - Indians 2
I have no doubt that this will be Mike Mussina's last year in pinstripes, however for at least the time being it is time to take the microscope off him. Mussina didn't have his best stuff last night, but he is starting to prove that he still has some gas in the tank and the desire drive to take it deep into the ball game. So for now Mike, you are off the hook.
Phil Hughes and Ian Kennedy are two completely different stories. Hughes takes the mound tonight versus a scary Detroit offense that is finally starting to come to life. Bad timing for a young pitcher who desperately needs a solid outing. Same story for Kennedy who is slated for Thursday thanks to Girardi's decision to not have Kennedy and Hughes go back in order to save the bullpen. While both pitchers have a lot to prove, Kennedy is really the one hanging on by a thread right now. With rumors of another golden child working his way through AAA, and of course the inevitable insertion of Joba into the rotation, this next appearance could be do or die for Ian. Whether he realizes it or not, Thursday's game could determine if he continues on as a starter, or if his career will be shifted to a life in the bullpen. I'll be pulling for you kid.
Three big contracts, two big injuries. With Posada on the DL for the first time in his career and with A-Rod down again (day to day) hindsight is screaming WTF HAVE I DONE!! (nod to Julie) Rodriquez and Posada tried to return to the team far too quickly. I still don't think A-Rod's injury is that big of a deal, but Posada's injury is a big question mark. Girardi needs to stay on top of these guys and make sure they are 100% before letting them back on the field. Carl Pava----(nope, still can't mention his name) was a disaster, but imagine throwing away 350,000,000 for two players that Carl it up!
Clemens 28 - McCready 15
In the continuing saga of Roger Clemens extra marital affairs, Mindy McCready said yesterday that she can not refute anything that has come to light regarding her relationship with Roger Clemens. Still, McCready seems to have more to gain by being in the spotlight right now. With her checkered past and her attempts at a come back a little public sympathy couldn't hurt. Did I mention she is trying to launch a reality show? Speaking of reality, the reality is that people have already decided whether or not Clemens used steroids. Affairs with 15 year old's certainly hurt his credibility, but it doesn't have anything to do with baseball or PED's.
Nationals Notes
When does saying there is no excuse become an excuse? I'm starting to get tired of the Nationals rotation saying that they just didn't have it out there. I'm also getting a bit concerned with Acta's lack of aggressiveness. While I agree with him that it is still relatively early and that yelling at his team doesn't accomplish anything, the Nationals need someone to fire them up. Zimmerman can't do it right now with his pitiful .222 bating average. So who is it going to be....Screech?
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