Comments on: Looking For A Lefty Pen Man

By: Travis G.

Travis G. — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:49:26 +0000

What, you didn’t like the Gabe White Era in New York?! LOL!
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there was also the Wayne Franklin, Jesse Orosco and Chris Hammond eras…

we really need Melancon, Sanchez, Whelan and/or Cox to have a Jobe-like rise.

By: butchie22

butchie22 — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:32:18 +0000

This is the soft white undebelly of the Yankees(in addition to the Young Three).In the AL East,The Bosox AND the Blue Jays have a much better bridge to their closers.The Yankees have some interesting propositions beside “Farny”,but nothing is assured.Look it would be great to have all effective righty pitchers but a quality lefty is necessary in a playoff situation where that option can be utilized effectively.Can Veras and Co become a reliable bridge to Mariano,hopefully Eiland and Girardi can make a difference.

By: MJ

MJ — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:31:12 +0000

I would rather have quality right handed arms rather than a mediocre lefty.
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What, you didn’t like the Gabe White Era in New York?! LOL!

By: Steve Lombardi

Steve Lombardi — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:48:13 +0000

~~I would rather have quality right handed arms rather than a mediocre lefty.~~

Amen.

By: JohnnyC

JohnnyC — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:27:42 +0000

It’ll be interesting to see if Eiland can do what he’s been hired to do: get the young pitchers on the roster to consistently throw strikes, stay ahead in the count, and, most importantly, trust their stuff. We haven’t had a pitching coach since I don’t know when who advocated going after hitters rather than trying to just hit spots.

By: dave

dave — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:09:28 +0000

The real problem is what are their options. Is Mahay worth 3/12? Or is he asking for more? What would Marte cost?

I would rather have quality right handed arms rather than a mediocre lefty. Henn will definitely be given a chance if he is not traded, as he is out of options. Maybe (fingers crossed) he can surprise us.