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But Look on the Bright Side!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Sure, the Yankees have lost 8 of their last 9 games, their record is third worst in all of the MLB (only Kansas and Washington are behind...), and it seems like not a single player is immune to the highly-contagious injury plague targeting the clubhouse, but things can't all be bad. Although I am not by nature an "every cloud has a silver lining!!" type of gal, I'm putting out a valiant effort to look on the bright side. Amidst the rubble that is the Yankees at this time, let's dig out some good news!

arod rockinA-Rod had a truly splendid April, with 14 homers, 34 RBI (9 more than Francoeur, who was in 2nd place), .355 average and the best slugging percentage (.882) of any player with 5+ at-bats. Sure, his handiwork did not push the Yankees' record over to that lovely winning side of the spectrum, but at least he started the season to some cheers rather than boos. (Also, Gibson has a custom A-Rod guitar [right]. No, I don't get it either.)

Doug Mientkicantspellhisname has hit 2 homers and knocked in 5 runs! Sure, his average is just .154 and the Yanks would likely be better off letting Phelps and Giambi manage first base and using the roster spot for another pitcher, but who doesn't get a nice warm feeling in their heart when an offensively-challenged player gets to round the bases?

poor hughesWe got to see what Phil Hughes has to offer the Yanks much sooner than anyone had anticipated (or desired, if we're being honest here). Sure, his call-up came under truly dire circumstances and the incredible pressure he is likely feeling can't be helping his performance (see left), but the very fact that the Yankees have a cache of viable players in the farm system is encouraging for our future.

The "Torre will/should be fired" stories being perpetuated by the media have forced Big Stein to defend old Joe for once. Sure, Stein had essentially no other option than to defend his team and staff when faced with such scrutiny, but i'm confident the support boosted Torre's spirits by a good 0.5%.

cool riderAll the injuries and poor pitching have made dear Carl Pavano quite the desired gentleman. Never before have Yanks fans so eagerly anticipated his return to good health or so valued the short time he has been alive enough to pitch. Sure, pretty much anyone starts to look good when the alternatives are a 12-year-old with no experience or 2 innings of Farnsworthless, but my "Pavano must LIVE" campaign must be working!



See, folks? The state of affairs is really not all that bad. With any luck, the off-day was spent boosting morale and strategizing and the Yanks will be raring to go when they get to the Texas for tomorrow's game against the Rangers. Hughes might fare better away from the expectations of the fans at home, and the probable pitcher for the Rangers is Kameron Loe, who has a 1-3 record and 7.62 ERA in 4 games that he's pitched against the Yanks. My fingers are crossed for a turn of the tide....

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posted by Yankees Chick @ Monday, April 30, 2007  
4 Comments:
  • At 6:57 PM, Blogger Professor Howdy said…

    Hello!
    Very good posting.
    Thank you - Have a good day!!!

     
  • At 7:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Way to be optimistic Mo! The glass is always half full when youre the Dixie Chick, I mean Yankees Chick.

     
  • At 8:01 AM, Blogger Drew Sarver said…

    Maybe the Gibson Guitar co. thinks A-rod is Bernie.

     
  • At 10:07 PM, Blogger Jesse said…

    Just wanted to give our 1st baseman Mientky a little boost by saying the guy is a steel trap on the defensive side of things. Great blog and thanks for the little boost of team spirit. Cheers!

     
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