May 14, 2009

The Beginning of the Daniel Bard era


Last night we lost 8-4 to the Angels but the best thing to come out of the game was Daniel Bard and his 100 mph fastball. He came in with runners on 2nd and 3rd and nobody out. That is how he made his major league debut. He promply came in and threw 3 pitches, 96 mph, 95 mph, and 98 mph and struck out Napoli. He ended up going 2 innings and did not give up a run. I will be keeping an eye on Bard and hopefully Theo won't "send him back down until he is ready". Ready is ready, right? He is ready.

Also, JBay hit another home run to help us out to another eary lead, only Wake couldn't hold it for us. Bay is on fire right now, and we should be getting Mighty Dustin back today. I expect a W coming out of Anaheim today!

May 11, 2009

Another Sweep of Yanks



We swept the Yanks in a short 2 game series in the new Yankee stadium (the House that Steroids Built) and then split another 2 game set with the Indians. And just this weekend we took 2 of three from the Rays. One thing over this last week that I have noticed is that Jason Bay is clutch. I am now expecting that game winning home run or base hit every time he comes to the plate. I hope he continues his hitting as Youk is stuck somewhere between the bench and the DL, although he says he will be playing soon. He says he has been hurting for a while and I can only imagine what he will be like when he comes back healthy. I mean he hit over .400 while injured - he could very well bat over .700 if he is feeling well. Another possible injury is little Dustin. He came out of last nights game hobbling after a ground out to third. He said he will sit out a game but expects to be back by Wednesday's game. I hope that is the case.

The news of Manny came as a shock to me. I am just glad that we have JBay now and that Manny is the Dodgers problem now. It is hard to think that I once cheered for him. The Yankee fans are already popping up saying things too. A judge I know that is a Yankee fan told me that the 2004 championship should have an asterisk next to it because we won it by cheaters. I guess the Yankee fans will always be like that even though I am sure half of their team was on the roids then.

Also, happy mothers day to my mom and birthday too! I still remember the mothers day miracle game a couple of years ago against the Orioles.

Anyway, off day today then off on a west coast trip - the last one of the season. Should have no problem with the Angels this week.