The Yanks won despite Rivera's current penchant for giving up home runs. I his numbers are great, but I'm getting very nervous when he comes in.
CC Sabathia may be the best mid-season pick-up this year, but isn't Xavier Nady a close second? I really like his swing: smooth, level and powerful. I understand Flaherty's point about swinging for the fences, but I disagree. There are always 2 or 3 sluggers on a team and when you go into extra innings, they should be going all out, especially with the score tied. Remember, in those situations, pitchers are being very careful. If they start aiming the ball, boom: home run. Keep on swinging, guys.
After media-created flirtations with Boston, the Dodger, and both NY teams, Barry Bonds has been rejected by the Astros. Aren't we done with this one yet?
The same day he hit two hrs and mouthed off about not playing the outfield full time, Gary Sheffield was placed on waivers. He should be scooped up in...well, never. He's 39, can't throw, has 12 hrs, 35 rbi's, hitting .223 and has a $14 million contract. Yeah, that's attractive.
In the 2-person beach volleyball, the men wear tank tops and bermuda shorts while the women wear g-strings and pasties (not really). Why is that? Are they selling athleticism or sex? Is that a stupid question, or what?
Boston 19 Texas 17. Is that the game of the year? This was so exciting, even Annie
got caught up. After one score update, she ran into the room yelling, "Boston just went ahead 14-14!" HUH? ("Don't you dare put that in the blog." OK.)
USA women's gymnastic team tanked last night. I guess it's no coincidence the American team is referred to as the Yanks.
Hank Steinbrenner says the problem with the Yanks is all the injuries. Yes, there have been some key injuries, but the bigger problem is not hitting with men on base. This "powerful" lineup, which had the potential to score 1000 runs, is on a pace to score less than 800. Cashman's not stupid: I fore see major changes nest year.
Some of Girardi's moves puzzle me. He pinch hits at strange times, doesn't push his starters, and insists on this program of resting people. Are they that old? What is he resting them for, the off-season? We're behind, play them. They can rest in November.
Will someone please tell Cano to run hard ALL THE TIME. Others are loafing too, but he seems to be the biggest offender. I hate seeing these millionaires trot to first and then turn it on when the ball gets by an outfielder. I guess by your 3rd year in the majors, you outgrow the "hustle" attitude. Maybe we should put a $100 bill on 2nd base; I'm sure they'll go after that (well, maybe not Manny).
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