Yankees Update 15/06/09

Why Can't They Beat These Guys? Part 3

The Yankees won the series against the Rays only to be swept by the Red Sox, and then split the 2 games played with the Mets thus going 3-4 this week. It's a drag that the Yankees just can't beat the Red Sox this year. The 8-0 record this season is the worst ever. Previous worst had to go back to 1912 when the Yankees were still the Highlanders playing at the Polo grounds.

The bottom line on that 8-0 is that it's like giving the Red Sox a 4 game head start in the standings. To make up for that 4 game head start, the Yankees are probably going to have to keep on winning series against the Rays and the rest of the AL West at all costs. Either that, or sweep Boston 8-0 in the next 8 encounters. That 4-game swing could be the difference of the division this year.

Subway Series ...Again


I'm beginning to dislike these interleague games. They seem to exist just so they can get 2 of these Subway Series in each year. I'm sure it's a good box office draw, but the Yankees playing the Mets while the Blue Jays play the Marlins and the Rays play the Nats seems really daft. Besides which, the novelty has completely worn off.

I dunno. My enthusiasm overall might have waned. A week where they get swept by the Red Sox can do that to you.