Back up and running!

Hey everyone, so as you may know i've taken a few months off, along with Ace... and it's about time we get this blog up and running again. Just thought i would mention that Ace won't be returning to the blog, this is now a one man show.
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Just because i've been out of blogging for the last few months, doesn't mean i didn't watch the games, or hear about them... somehow. I've watched almost every game, and i know that this team is more ready for the postseason than they have been in years.

Now you may be a little worried with CC's last start at Tampa Bay, which i don't blame you, but you may as well get his bad start over with before the postseason. Honestly, i feel better knowing he's bombed a start before the playoffs going in than knowing he hasn't. The last thing anyone wants is to throw CC out there for game one against the Tigers or Twins and have him blow up... figuratively and literally. I mean, the guys been absolutely unhittable for almost two months, it was bound to happen. But i'm expecting alot of fist pumping from CC this postseason, and definitely looking forward to it.

A.J. Burnett is a different story, you don't want to throw him out there after a string of bad starts, he's too streaky. Though he may snap out of it--it was very important they had him feeling good and on a decent roll before sending him in for game 2.

Regarding the offensive concerns, of course A-Rod will be on the top of that list, but i think it's about time he snaps out of it. Having Teix hit in front of him, i think help takes off a load of pressure to have him produce. I know all of you remember the last few postseasons with him, he was pressing and trying too hard. Now, i'm not saying he won't be pressing this time, but having Teix there in front of him, must take off a load of the pressure.

Look for Nick Swisher to have a huge ALDS, i can feel he's ready for it. He's just one of those guys you know can come through for you in these types of games...

Naturally having success in the playoffs relies on dominant starting pitching... if the Yankees get decent starting pitching, these teams are in trouble.

In case you couldn't tell...

CC tends to be a slow starter. But just how slow? Well let’s take at his first 5 games from last year...

In 2008 he gave up 27 runs over the course of 24 innings coming out to an era of 10.125, in case you didn't know that is TERRIBLE. Do I think he's going to start off that badly again this year? Nope, or at least I hope not, New York tends to be an unforgiving city. Anyway, my point is if the next time CC goes out, he gets shelled you shouldn't be that surprised. Just know sooner rather than later he will be back to the CY Young form we're all used to. Or he could turn into Randy Johnson, give up a ridiculous amount of homeruns and put up an era over 5. For the sake of the Yankees playoff hopes, I'm hoping for the latter.

Anyway be sure to tune in tomorrow for pre game coverage.. Go Yankees.

CC domination?

So, in honor of todays game... or... i was just really bored waiting until 4 PM, i simulated the game between the Yankees and Orioles...via MLB 2k9...

The Yankees won 2-1, CC went 9 innings, struck out 15, gave up 3 hits, and 1 earned, no walks.

The Yankee offense was pretty pathetic, their only runs came in the first inning after a johnny damon single scoring jeter from second, damon stole second and Teix also singled, scoring him.

The Yankees continued to hit, but not score... they finished with 9 hits, and 2 runs...

I don't know about you guys, but 15 Ks from CC? daaamnn, i'll take it... back later with the lineup and updates from the game...

Go Yankees!!

Your opinion didn't matter Kenny Lofton...

*phone rings*

CC Sabathia- I wonder who that could be...

Amber Sabathia- I have no idea, let me answer it... Hello? CC... it's for you...

CC Sabathia- Hello?

Kenny Lofton- Hello, is this CC Sabathia?

CC Sabathia- Yes, who is this?

Kenny Lofton- That's not important... so, i heard you were thinking about accepting the Yankees offer.

CC Sabathia- Yes i was considering their offer... why?

Kenny Lofton- Don't do it man, they're bad people over there.

CC Sabathia- What are you talking about? Who is this?!

Kenny Lofton- I was signed to play the outfield a few years ago... the Yankees are bad news... they're racist against black people!

*click*

CC Sabathia- Wow...

Amber Sabathia- Who was that?

CC Sabathia- I think it was Gary Sheffield trying to convince me to not sign with the Yankees... said something about them being racist?

Amber Sabathia- Who gives a shit, just take the money CC.

Need new Sheets...

As a Yankees fan... i can honestly say...

I want Ben Sheets!

Well... more than AJ Burnett...

in 8 seasons, Sheets has pitched 30 games for the Brewers 4 times... not exactly great, but it is far more comforting than looking at Burnett's 3 in 10 years.

The Sheets deal is a shorter commitment type deal, i really can't see AJ Burnett staying healthy with the Yankees, and if we lock him up for 5 years... yikes.

If the Yankees sign Sheets, they can focus on Derek Lowe (though i still want CC, i just don't see it happening anymore, will elaborate shortly...) Having signed both Sheets and Lowe, they can then focus their attention on Mark Teixeira, not necessarily giving him the 10 year deal he wants, but letting him know his time in NY will be worth his while...

back to CC, Yankee fans, i haven't yet given up hope... but it truly looks to me like he is keeping the offer on the table to get more money from a West coast team like the Angels or Dodgers. To me, if he was actually considering playing for the Yankees, he'd have taken that whopping 140 million dollar contract.

I still haven't given up hope though... anything is possible, they could make a 'Jack in the box' in New York, let's be honest, that's the only reason he wants to stay on the West. Come on Hal... make it happen!

*Update Wednsday: 7:07 AM* Looks like there was some agreement last night to build Sabathia his own 'all you can eat buffet' eatery, and has started looking more like he is going to sign with the Yankees.