What Was Joe Thinking?
Longtime readers know that I am not a big Michael Kay fan. I just don't enjoy the way he calls the games and I think he is way too much of a homer. But, I have to give him credit for asking a great question on today's telecast, what was Mariano Rivera doing on a wet mound in the ninth innnig of a 7-1 game? Kay was absolutely right when he said there was no point to the move and I really want to hear from Girardi as to why he risked Rivera's health in that situation with Kyle Farnsworth available and probably Hawkins as well.
One other thing I would like to know is what's the plan with Giambi? Unelss he is is facing Mike Timlin, Giambi is totally lost with the bat right now. Before A-Rod's injury I would have suggested a couple of Ensberg games at first. Now, you probably need Ensberg to play third for a couple of days which leaves Giambi in the lineup. Shelley Duncan has 4 HR's in 40 AB's down in Scranton. I would expect him to be recalled as soon as the Yankees feel they can get by with less than three catchers.
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Hank opened his mouth today, saying only an idiot would have Joba as setup.
Along with some of the questions you bring up above, it is fair to say the Bronx Zoo is back!
Posted by: blmeanie | April 21, 2008 09:41 AM |
So much for Hankenstein's patience. He wants Joba in the starting rotation and thinks you'd have to be an "idiot" to not do so.
I always like it when the owners show so much confidence in their baseball people's decisions. Yep, Hank is really going to be hand's off - I can tell already (LOL).
Posted by: Mitchell | April 21, 2008 11:39 AM |