Brrrrrrrrrrrrr! What happened to that boy??? Brrrrrrrrrrr!
Seriously, how about this fucking kid? Starts a big rally on Monday night, has a couple hits and an RBI last night and today hits two home runs and generates the only offense in a 4-3 win. I guess Cashman standing still at the deadline wasn't the worst thing in the world huh? First Lucky Luis and now the Birdman, both contributing at the big league level just a few weeks after the deadline. There is so much to love about both of these kids. From their raw talent to their calm and confident demeanor. They both most certainly belong here (of course Bird won't factor into the lineup much once Tex gets back but for now I think he'll fill in just fine over there at first).
That was a good old fashion Minnesota Twins ass kicking. A clean sweep for those of you keeping score at home. All three games had personality to them. A grind it out win on Monday after having your starter leave the game in the second inning, A-Rod's grand slam in the comeback last night and then today with both of Bird's two-run shots. And lets not forget about Eovaldi who was great again. Perfect through 5.1 before unraveling after a soft blooper broke it up. Next thing you know another base hit, a walk and then a two-run single by Mauer on a cement mixer and the lead was gone along with the perfecto.
Seriously, how about this fucking kid? Starts a big rally on Monday night, has a couple hits and an RBI last night and today hits two home runs and generates the only offense in a 4-3 win. I guess Cashman standing still at the deadline wasn't the worst thing in the world huh? First Lucky Luis and now the Birdman, both contributing at the big league level just a few weeks after the deadline. There is so much to love about both of these kids. From their raw talent to their calm and confident demeanor. They both most certainly belong here (of course Bird won't factor into the lineup much once Tex gets back but for now I think he'll fill in just fine over there at first).
That was a good old fashion Minnesota Twins ass kicking. A clean sweep for those of you keeping score at home. All three games had personality to them. A grind it out win on Monday after having your starter leave the game in the second inning, A-Rod's grand slam in the comeback last night and then today with both of Bird's two-run shots. And lets not forget about Eovaldi who was great again. Perfect through 5.1 before unraveling after a soft blooper broke it up. Next thing you know another base hit, a walk and then a two-run single by Mauer on a cement mixer and the lead was gone along with the perfecto.
But hankfully for Eovaldi and for the Yankees the Birdman was here to save the day. As for how he'll factor into the Yankees' plans down the stretch here, I think the best case scenario is he earns himself a roster spot as a bat off the bench to hit late in games for whoever's playing second base come October. He has a PERFECT Yankee Stadium swing.
You have to love the way this team is pitching lately. It's quality outing after quality outing. With Michael Pineda a Friday rehab start away from rejoining the team they may just go with a six-man rotation the rest of the way, which is fine with me. Getting these pitchers into the postseason rested, healthy and effective is the goal right now. And enough can't be said about how great a job Larry Rothschild and Brian Cashman have done in evaluating Eovaldi and helping him evolve as a pitcher. He's taken so many strides since leading the National League in hits allowed last year and starting this season with an ERA approaching 6. He's developed his off-speed pitches and is making a legitimate case to be a part of the postseason rotation.
You have to love the way this team is pitching lately. It's quality outing after quality outing. With Michael Pineda a Friday rehab start away from rejoining the team they may just go with a six-man rotation the rest of the way, which is fine with me. Getting these pitchers into the postseason rested, healthy and effective is the goal right now. And enough can't be said about how great a job Larry Rothschild and Brian Cashman have done in evaluating Eovaldi and helping him evolve as a pitcher. He's taken so many strides since leading the National League in hits allowed last year and starting this season with an ERA approaching 6. He's developed his off-speed pitches and is making a legitimate case to be a part of the postseason rotation.
Tomorrow the Indians come into town for a long four game weekend set. This is a chance to get a little payback for the series loss last week. Keep an eye on the Blue Jays tonight in Philadelphia.
MAGIC NUMBER - 42
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