Amends?

by John Amato on Jun 2, 2006 10:35 PM EDT in New York Yankees News

Farnswoth comes back after another atrocious performance last night to get the win over the Birds 6-5. He might have registered the save if Cairo makes a play with the bases loaded and one out in the eighth, but he booted a sure out at the plate that allowed Baltimore to tie the game at five. Kyle came back to get Herandez on a fly to end the inning. He closed the game out quickly in the ninth to get his second win.

The Yanks won the game on a two out steal by Damon followed by a clutch single by Jeter. Johnny would have been out, but Roberts dropped the ball after the tag to give Derek the chance to be a hero once again.

Farnsworth teases the fans once again by showing us what he's capable of doing. Will Guidry be able to do what several other pitching coaches have been unable to do so far? That might be the question of the season.

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Injuries

So with A-Rod out with a bug, there are now no Yankees who have started every game, after only 53. Is that a typical number for other teams? We're used to seeing Matsui out there every game for the last 3 years, so it's hard to say what's normal. I guess some teams rest players on a regular basis, but there are usually a couple guys on every club who play every game.

by SP on Jun 3, 2006 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

Rest

I think is good. If not, you get caught up in that stupid streak Matsui had and can never rest him (when it was obvious a day or two off would have done good for him). For all that everyone bashes Arod (including me), he has been coming through lately.

by ReLaunch on Jun 3, 2006 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions

farnsworh

If Guidry can get Farnsworth to just play within himself and not try to fulfill the entire Yankee dynasty with each pitch as so many signees try to do then maybe just maybe he will be alright.
06 Yankees are quickly becoming "scrappers"...I always hated that word when referring to the Yanks but it seems to apply now with winning games the way they are...Time will tell with the injuries if Torre can maintain a winning attitude.

by yankeevampire on Jun 3, 2006 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

Farnsworth

He came over here to replace Gordon, pitch the 8th, and be the bridge to Mo - even though he was a closer before. Judging by last night when he was shaky in the 8th but effective in the 9th, maybe he has a "closer mentality" and is better in those situations? Dunno. We all agree he's got the stuff, but the walks are a big problem.

It felt great to beat Anna Benson, by the way. Can't stand that guy.

by Yankee Fanne on Jun 3, 2006 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

closer mentality

i never have bought in to this idea of a "closer mentality". seems to me that if you're a pitcher that's made it to the big leagues, then you ought to be able to throw strikes and get guys out regardless of the situation. your "mentality" shouldn't be any different whether it's the 7th inning or the 9th. if you're good at getting guys out on a consistent basis, then they make you a closer -- shouldn't have anything to do with a certain "mentality".

Orel Hershisher was talking about this whole "mentality" thing the other day when Verlanger was having to pitch with a cut on his finger. he was saying that you basically have to focus on the situation at hand, and put everything else out of your mind. i found what he was saying very interesting -- a good insight in to why he was called "bulldog".

by lee on Jun 3, 2006 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions