Tonight's Lineup-9/17
Damon-CF
Jeter-SS
Abreu-RF
A-Rod-3B
Matsui-LF
Poasda-C
Giambi-DH
Cano-2B
Mientkiewicz-1B
I think Torre is very smart to rest Melky, the guy needs a day off. I think his last one was a month ago against Detroit and he is hitting .190 in September. I am a little worried that this past weekend is going to convince Torre to start Mientkiewicz a lot more. I am not sure why Betemit doesn't get a shot to play, especially against righties.
Big start for Hughes tonight. I think it's down to him and Mussina for the final rotation spot if the Yankees make the playoffs.
Comments
Torre should start Mientkewicz over Betemit. Minetkewicz has a great glove, has playoff experience, and is a much more disciplined veteran hitter than Betemit. And you cannot afford to have Giambi in the field.
The playoff lineup is going to be Mientkewicz at first and either Matsui or Giambi at DH. The Yanks can't afford to make last year's mistake of fielding a bad defensive team.
Posted by: Corey | September 18, 2007 09:36 AM |
Mientkiewicz has played very well for three consecutive games now. If he keeps playing like this for the rest of the season, there's no question he should stay at first base.
Amazingly, the Red Sox have a lead of 2 games over the Yankees on the loss column. I wish I kept track of all the people who said the Yankees were finished this season.
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