I’m probably gonna’ get struck by lightning for that subject line, but Moose rose from the dead. The ChiSox are a solid club with some great hitters. After enduring the bloodbath in Boston, I thought for certain we’d see a similar theme play out in the Windy City.

I was wrong. Moose looked great, and here’s why:

-He checked his ego and stubborness at the door.
-Posada caught him.
-He attacked and commanded both sides of the plate.
-He didn’t shake off Posada more than 2-3 times.
-He pitched with a lead.
-Gave the Yankees 7 strong innings
—lack of familiarity vs. the Sox

It’s time for Moose to become Madonna, and reinvent himself. A creature of habit, he needs to break out of his pattern and pitch in. I think he showed himself and everyone else that he can be successful throwing slop if he sheds his old mold and listens to Girardi and Posada.

I pronounced Moose dead. For the sake of the Yankees and their bullpen I hope what we all saw last night is what we will be seeing for the rest of the season.