While the Yankees battled with their cast-off line-up, and their pitchers over-delivered, the Yankees managed to compete pretty well for a while.
They even held first place for several weeks.
But the truth is; this is a minor league team that would come in 2nd or 3rd in the International league.
Some hard realities:
1. Some of us predicted Tex was done for the year before he came back for a week. Now it is reality.
2. A-Rod is likely to be a terrible DH. His hip will not let him play regularly again.
3. Nunez disappeared forever with a nagging, minor injury. The really bad news is that it won't make any difference if, or when, he returns.
4. Almonte will not get another hit in the major leagues. His run as a prospect is over.
5. Adams will never hit above .200. Get ready for him to disappear. They are using Gonzalez, for Pete's sake, and he hits about .135.
6. Kelly no longer can strike anyone out. His magic is finished.
7. Pettitte can't get the big, critical, game-changing outs anymore. He is 43.
8. If Cashman and Girardi expect Overbay to play the entire season, with no rest, and not get hurt,
they are dreaming. Since we have no talent in the minors, we will execute a trade and give up someone who later surprises everyone and becomes a quality player ( like Ian Kennedy ).
9. Romine is a non threat and apparently will remain so.
10. Joba is just a junk heap. We won't be able to give him away. What kind of cheeseburgers has he been eating, anyway?
If we expect nothing from this team, we won't be disappointed.
Expect nothing in 2013.
And that's the hard truth.
you called Nunez's injury as significant when the FO called it day to day. That was impressive but I prey you are wrong about Almonte, if only because we need some excitement as we drift below Toronto. That, plus I was there last Friday to witness the kid's big moment. Joba is simply morphing into Babe Ruth without any of the talent.
ReplyDeleteIn the words of Bob Dylan, "When you ain't got nothin', you got nothin' to lose." So, activate A-Rod. He has everything to prove, and the fans have nothing to lose. But Casanova Cashman is more concerned with payroll, legal matters, and pleasing the Steinbuggers. He's no longer thinking about baseball. A-Rod has a chip on his shoulder. Wonderful. Let him bat cleanup and take out his frustrations on the pitchers. What's the worst that can happen? He strikes out. Wow, that would be a novelty with this lineup. Or, A-Rod gets injured. What else is new? Activate him, Brian. Maybe he'll let you go on a double date with him in Miami, accompanied by a couple of bimbos. You'll love it! People are paying good money for tickets at the Stadium. Give 'em something more exciting than Romine striking out.
ReplyDeleteYES, YES! Activate A-Rod. We chumps still going to the games need some Hope and Change, damn it!
ReplyDeleteKD ....
ReplyDeleteI have the same hope about Almonte. But he isn't responding.
Agreed, KD. But, the team has nothing to lose and everything to gain by simply parking Almonte in left field and seeing if he adjusts to everyday American league pitching. If he doesn't catch fire, then Burnin' Vernon, now well-rested, is back in the lineup. Duque's suggestion about moving Jeter to third is interesting. And maybe A-Rod platoons with Overbay at first base? That may sound crazy, but isn't putting Overbay in right field even crazier? And the best idea of all, replace Girardi with John Sterling. And Alphonso replaces The Master in the broadcast booth. Cash, are you listening?
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