Ditto

He looked a little bit more than decent to me. Gets up to 93-95 with an easy motion, and also with a couple of junkers. He was hit hard in the beginning, but then got into a groove. He showed some moxie, too, after Bautista came after him. A lot of kids would have rattled. I have no idea why Girardi took him out. I know I'm excited. We have a rough month coming up.

I think the Yankees found Vasquez's replacement in Ivan Nova. Now, what to do with Vasquez, I have no idea, except maybe put him on the DL for some bs injury, like a groin pull. This way we won't have to carry him into the post season if we make it, and he'd be able to sign with another team in the off season.

What's his problem? Is he tired? Is this a contract year for him, making him nervous? It happens. Or, does he miss Molina stealing strikes for him? The same thing is happening to Lee down in Texas, but he has Molina. So, maybe it's that contract thing.

Nas is cool. He believes what he believes. You just gotta understand where he's coming from, the stuff that was drummed into his head since he was knee high to a grasshopper. He's coming around, though. Pretty soon we'll have him watching porn or kicking back with the guys and a case of Bud.

It's still not looking good for Pettitte. Maybe it's time to get Joba ready.

Who is Turtle? Moose did it and finally became a 20 game winner. Where've you been, Gap? We haven't seen you since...well, since Strahan retired.

My biggest concern, as it was last year, is the running game. Jacobs still doesn't get it. And while Bradshaw is good, but he's no Tiki, or Joe Morris, or Hampton. He's not going to carry a team for the season. I'm also missing Hixon. And, yeah! Eli is one tough dude. He took about 3 hits in that play, and it never rattled his cage. Pierre-Paul? Hard to tell. Seen some quick aggressiveness on some plays, only to see him get pushed around too much on others.

He is hitting less, but they're counting more.

You can't tell yet, but Boone Logan may be the best part of that deal, and Melky's having a crappy year. I was against that deal, too, though Vazquez is actually doing better than I thought he would. He'd do even better if he left his fast ball in the dugout.

Remember Sierra, a superstar ballplayer before he decided to pack on the muscle, then couldn't hit his way out of a paper bag? Well, the same thing is happening to Alex. He already can't get out of his own way, and if he keeps it up, he'd be lucky to hit 700 before he retires. The worst part about it is he's dragging Cano into that gay crap. Cano is just right where he is, and any more, he'll ruin a good future.

I could no longer resist! I mean, come on! How did he hobble from the dirt part of the infield all the way over to behind the net before he hit the deck. I think he got jealous of the cameo role Jeter got in a movie. Now he's auditioning.

Albaladejo's been pitching lights out since he picked up another pitch, a change up or something. He pitched well the last time up, and it was a kind of shocker to see him sent back down, especially with Mitre and Gaudin hanging around. Melancon? Who knows? Good stuff and no confidence. The last thing you need is to light a fire under Joba's ass. He needs to calm the fuck down.

Hugh, I'm already blaming Cashman for giving Posada a 4 yr contract.

That's exactly what I'm talking about. What the hell was Girardi thinking when he put in Posada to catch a basket case like AJ?

I agree with you about Park. I only wish Melincon and Albaladejo were given the same chances this year, especially Albaladejo. But about Mo teaching anyone the cutter, forget it. His strength is he puts it where he wants it, and he can't teach that.

The bad part about picking up Berkman is it takes Posada out of the DH role and puts him behind the plate too often.

But, blu, we're down to one consistent, trustworthy starter. Have some pity!

What's with the Mets that they can't win on the road? Accommodations so bad they can't feel at home? Lack of discipline, like too much night life away from their women? Or maybe not enough. I know all the bad can't be because of the home field advantage thing, so what is it?

For a guy that threw 95 with a sinker, there's something very wrong there, either he's pitching with a sore arm, or he's babying himself. I'd tell you what I'd do, though. I'd try to get him back as a reliever, even if I had to trade a Mitre or Gaudin or something.

The way I look at it as of now: 1. Pettitte 2. Sabathia 3. Hughes 4. Vasguez 5. Burnett I trust Pettitte and Sabathia the most in big games against good hitting line ups. Hughes hasn't been going after the hitters like he did in the beginning of the season. I'm hoping it's just growing pains. He still needs a put away pitch. I really think he should change speeds a lot more to make his fast ball more effective. Vasguez? I'm still skeptic. He's been better, but he hasn't faced anyone lately. That goes for Hughes, too. Burnett either sucks completely or is terrific. It all depends if he can put the ball where he wants it.

This is the 2nd time in a week his fat ass was pulled from a game after making no attempt for a ground ball. The last time was when Girardi was ejected and Pena pulled him. The excuse given then was that his hip stiffened up. Last night, though, they showed him bouncing around after the play, so I'm wondering what excuse they give the media and us fans this time.

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I know there's no instant replay on calls like that (as it should be ) but you'd think the other umpires could have interceded on Joyce's behalf and reversed the call. Now the poor fuck has to go the rest of his life carrying that around.

The trouble with the Yankees is they can get too damned cocky. Then they have to get embarrassed before they start playing ball. Our problem now is our pitching is having a major meltdown. Maybe we really do miss Posada, or worse yet, MOLINA.