6.4
The Yankees are averaging 6.4 runs per game, 18 games into the season, and only have eight wins to show for it. That number hasn't changed since Cleveland was in town.
Last night was another great example of what the Yankees are capable of if they had even somewhat decent pitching from their starters (not named Andy Pettitte). Kei Igawa was horrible and this time it cost the Yankees a much needed win against the Devil Rays and the then the bullpen that people were worried about being overworked for September is already tired and their fatigue was displayed last night.
I don't think it is even important to talk about the game last night besides the fact that A-Rod is finally A-Rod and then some. But, Joe Girardi did make a good point on YES last night when Michael Kay reported that the Red Sox also lost. Girardi said that it is April and not important to worry about the Red Sox, but that good teams try to win each series and that is how they are successful. So, if you look at the Yankees to this point in the season in the few series that they have played. Here is what it looks like:
1-1 vs TB (Tie)
1-2 vs BAL (Loss)
2-1 vs MIN (Win)
1-2 vs OAK (Loss)
3-0 vs CLE (Win)
0-3 vs BOS (Loss)
0-1 vs TB
The Yankees are currently 2-3-1 in their series to this point and now this two-game series in Tampa Bay can only get them a tie if Wang can win tonight.
Basically what it comes down to is the fact that the Yankees need to go back to their old formula, the one that gets team in the playoffs. Beat up on the teams you are suppose to beat up on, and then play .500 ball against the true competition. If the Yankees had followed this method to date, they would atop the AL East, but instead they are chasing. Let's hope it changes tonight.
I agree with that.
And to add to that point the Yanks mainly need to get and stay healthy.
I remember something that John Flaherty said during the game a few days ago when he said if you'd have told Joe Torre they were going to play 6 games in 6 rookie pitchers and win 3 and lose 3, he'd have taken that.
Especially if 2 of the 3 were against Boston.
If we can get Wang, Moose, and Pettitte healthy at the same time they'll be able to give us quality innings and reduce the pressure that's on the bullpen so they won't be running on fumes.
I think all the detractors need to remember we've basically been running with one established pitcher for over a week now and have been hanging in there.
When those three are healthy it will be a different ballgame.
More rest will make our bullpen more effective like it was a week ago and allow our team to do what it needs to do.
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