July 23rd vs. The Twins
LaTroy Hawkins aside – and, what a shame it was that Mo Rivera had to be used in this game – it was a great afternoon in the Bronx today.
Pretty impressive the way that the Yankees handled the Twins, today – and this whole series. Add that to the way the Yankees handled the A’s in the series before this one. Hey, this is not the same as pushing around the M’s, Astros, and Padres. Both the Twins and the A’s came into Yankee Stadium with decent records. It’s great to see the Yankees take on good teams – and win…often.
It’s also great to see how the Yankees are doing it lately…hitting with runners in scoring position, taking advantage of extra outs given to them (like on the rock pulled by Alexi Casilla today in the fifth), pitching well…in terms of both the starters and the bullpen.
Since the All-Star break, the Yankees have looked…from top to bottom…and from inside to out…like a team firing on all cylinders.
Speaking of peak performance…today, the Moose Magic continues…
…bottom line, the Moose is just flat-out getting jiggy with it this season. And, it’s a pleasure to watch this hero type season from Mussina…
what a shame it was that Mo Rivera had to be used in this game – it was a great afternoon in the Bronx today.
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I suppose on the bright side, he didn’t throw too much, and with an off day tomorrow, he’ll be rested enough for the Red Sox series.
Mike Mussina = Cy Young.
Mike Mussina = Cy Young.
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I wouldn’t say that, but he’s got a real shot at winning 20 this season, which would be his first. Who could have ever imagined that?
bottom line, the Moose is just flat-out getting jiggy with it this season
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Steve, lets not use that line again. Thanks!
LOL – Blame the YouTube clip for giving me the idea.
~~I wouldn’t say that, but he’s got a real shot at winning 20 this season, which would be his first. Who could have ever imagined that?~~
Not me. Not in a million. I’m totally floored by what he’s done so far.
What seems particularly impressive is that, one by one, the Yankees started the second half playing the three teams ahead of them in the WC race. They swept the A’s, and passed them for the WC; swept the Twins, and passed them for the WC; and if they sweep the Red Sox, they will pass them for sole possession of the WC (by percentage points).
It will be a very tall order to sweep the Red Sox at home, given the way they have played at Fenway this year, but I’m just making the point that the Yankees are THIS close to controlling their Playoff destiny, and could be in the driver’s seat before the end of July.
That would be quite a turnaround.