Best Shortstop ever?
Yankees Win Series 2-1
Where to begin? I guess with game one. Wang was shelled, the whole team looked flat, and Nick Swisher struck someone out. Swisher has played practically every single position on the Yankees already, and they’re only nine games into the seasons. He’s a mad man, dives for balls, cracks himself up, and does work every chance he gets, a true Yankee. Jason Giambi should watch tape of the last nine games to see what Swisher has that he doesn’t, which is apparently a lot.
Game two saw A.J. Burnett pitching eight innings, but giving up hits in only one of those innings, and winning the ball game. He struck out nine, and two of which were Evan Longoria, who stuck out a third time again Brian Bruney. Bruney threw ten pitches in the bottom of the ninth inning, and came away with three strike outs. That’s what I call doing work. Jeter hit a big ninth inning homerun to increase the game between the two teams, and gave Mariano Rivera an extra day off by doing so.
Game three was pretty much another pitcher’s duel. Andy P brought another great game (7.1 innings), but sadly didn’t get the win. The Yankees on the other hand did get the win, on another ninth inning hit from Derek Jeter. He’s been on his game this season, and already has seven rbi’s. The best part about Jeter is that he can be the leadoff man, the guy in the two hole, basically anywhere in the batting order, and he’ll produce. He’s been my favorite athlete since 1996, and he just keeps on amazing me. Can’t wait to see this lineup when A-rod comes back.
The Yankees finally have the starting pitching to compliment their bullpen, and they’re getting timely hits. I know it’s only nine games into the season, but they’re already proving to be a much improved team. I can’t wait to see them open the new stadium tomorrow against Cleavland. Cliff Lee (0-2) will be starting, and hopefully he doesn’t get it going until after he plays NYY.
HOT
9 strikeouts in 8 innings
Derek Jeter, Brian Bruney, A. J. Burnett, Mariano Rivera, Nick Swisher, Robinson Cano, etc: Winning this series was a team effort, so I don’t want to even break it down player by player this time. Even Cody Ransom did some good with his hit in the 9th inning of today’s game.
NOT
Chien-Ming Wang: 0-2? I’m not worried about it, you shouldn’t be worried about it…
New York Yankees Series W/L Record: 2-1
Alex Ovechkin isn’t the only one who can celebrate excessively
New York Rangers open the Playoffs with a win in Washington: Chris Drury didn’t play, Sean Avery stuffed Mike Green into the bench area, Ryan Callahan was everywhere (hit two posts, and knocked Ovechkin on his ass), and the King showed why I have the utmost confidence in this team. The Rangers took the Capitals best game, and came away with a victory on the road without their captain. If that doesn’t boost their confidence, nothing will.
Game two is on Saturday, and I hope the Rangers don’t let up a bit. They skated until they were all too tired to skate anymore, and that’s exactly why the NHL puts rest days between games. I love Torts’ system, and his high pressure mentality. I’d also like to say the Scott Gomez played his best period as a New York Ranger in the second period of this game. He was shooting from everywhere, maintaining puck control, and I can swear I even saw him throw the body once.
Great game, can’t wait until Saturday!
April 15, 2009 at 3:22 pm |
Someone needs to make a “Nick Swisher is my homeboy” T-shirt. I’d buy it.