Fall Spring Training Reprise (in late summer)

by Cbeck3 on Sep 3, 2009 4:54 PM EDT

We have a very nice lead in the East. We have a nice lead for home field advantage. In addition to winning games we have an opportunity to accomplish some work and set up for the playoffs.

So, what are the objectives.

1) Starting pitching, We need to rebuild Joba's innings and confidence. I saw the post about getting through with 3 starters and I do not like it. Too many starts on short rest. No margin for injuries, etc. We need Joba!

2) Starting pitching. We need to get AJ going. IS his arm sore? Is he tipping pitches? Does he need rest? Do we have a coach who can brush up his mechanics.

3) Heal. Posada, Arod, Matsui

4) Select postseason roster. Questions, Gardener? Pena? How many pitchers? Who? Anything creative? You can use a different roster for different series. Do we do anything special for NL parks.

5) keep winning.

Girardi and Cashman have been real geniuses. Honestly. They've put up the best record in baseball without abusing anyone. They've protected Joba, perhaps overprotected but they've resisted the temptation to win at all costs and won anyway. The division is not won, but I really like our position.

Let's get set up to have the best run at the playoffs possibile.

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Great post

You’re right on the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$……….
Those were 27 dollar signs……….FAIL

Anyway, I think the rest to ARod, Jorgie and Hideki are vital,those are the RBI threats you need to be fresh,they have ALL had their injury issues…..Tex will be Tex, Swish Swish and so on I think.

The postseason bullpen should read(figuring Joba will get right): Ace, Chad, Mitre,Robertson,Marte or Coke—whoever is hotter, Phil Hughes and 42.

And don’t worry about A.J, he got my letter.
And as for Joba, whatever he did over the All-Star break, he needs to cram into his regular five days off and be what we know he can be……….I think.

-I'm the straw that stirs the drink.........Then I drink the drink too.

by ReggieARodJeter on Sep 4, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions