Has Girardi Gotten Smarter?
Did anyone notice who didn't come into today's 6-3 win in the 8th inning? That's right, Kyle Farnsworth stayed on the bench while Jose Veras came into the game and recorded a perfect 8th. Now, maybe Girardi didn't feel the need to use Kyle with a 3-run lead, but he did use Mo with that same lead in the 9th, so it made me wonder if he has rethought his use of Farnsworth? Veras was warming up in the 7th with the game 4-3, so maybe Girardi is going to try him in a bigger role. I think it is worth a shot, the guy has impressive stuff and his numbers haven't been bad.
Now, the Yankees need to win tomorrow. Taking three-of-four against KC is expected from teams that want to make the playoffs. Then it's on to Oakland and Houston, the last two teams on the June schedule with records over .500. It's time for the Yankees to make some noise.
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Smarter? That would be nice, but Kyle was kept out of the game with what was reported by Girardi to be a "cranky bicep".
If Veras can fill in with zeroes, that would be a beautiful thing.
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June 9, 2008 08:31 AM
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I knew it was too good to be true
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June 9, 2008 11:09 AM
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Peter,
I will say this though:
Farnsworth is moderately effective when he's gotten some rest. Yep, I know that doesn't work for our bullpen right now, but "it is what it is".
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June 9, 2008 11:37 AM
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"Taking three-of-four against KC is expected from teams that want to make the playoffs". So much for meeting expectations. Not only did they merely split the series, but they had to work damn hard to accomplish that much.
Posted by: Greg | June 9, 2008 04:38 PM |