Around the Yankee Universe, 05.23.09

Let's take a look at what is being written and said around the Yankee Universe the day after the winning streak died.

• Chien-Ming Wang's three-inning mop-up stint was deemed a success despite his surrendering six hits and two runs.

"His velocity was a lot better," said Yankees manager Joe Girardi, who noted the righty had made progress since he was placed on the disabled list last month. "We saw a lot more good sinkers."

• Brian Bruney can't figure out why his arm continues to hurt when tests show no damage.

“I should have a healthy arm,” Bruney said, “and I should feel great.”

Yet Bruney, the Yankees’ top setup man, was unavailable on Friday as he dealt with his latest bout of elbow pain.

Bruney had a magnetic resonance imaging exam on Thursday and an arthrogram on Friday, seeking answers. But he was found to have no structural damage, and no identifiable problem at all.

“It’s a little bewildering, because anytime you feel something and nothing shows up, you’re like, ‘Well, why does it hurt?’ ” Bruney said. “I’m not being a baby about it. I’ve been pitching for a while with it.

Let's hope he gets it figured out. The Yankee bullpen is a much different one with a healthy Bruney than without him.

• Rob Neyer of ESPN points out an interesting piece about ex-Yankee Carl Pavano.