Tough weekend losses
The M's could have gone into the Yankee series with some nice momentum by takin 2 of 3 from the Jays, but the absolute lack of clutch hitting killed them. Whether it was taking Sexson out when he did, managing the bullpen etc... there was lots to argue about for M's fans re: a certain manager. The end result though is this- our bullpen is absolutely the strength of this team, and they put on a tremendous display against a good hitting Toronto team. It's too bad they have to go into the NY series on fumes, as a timely hit here or there would have completely changed the outlook on the next few games.
While we are in NY, it should be mentioned:
- There will now be a ton of national articles declaring the Yankees as the best team in the AL East, and see Boston missing the playoffs. In a few weeks when the Yanks lose a few and Boston wins, the reverse will happen.
- The same "experts" now believe the Yankees are better then the White Sox, based on a 3 game series.
- The Yankees will be involved in every trade discussion this month, regardless of how true it will be.
- It would do the Mariners a lot of good if Meche could continue to pitch well this week. Even if the Yankees don't really want him, mere interest can drive the price up considerably.
Can the M's win even one game against a red-hot NY team?
Will any current M be wearing pinstripes later this year?
Don't miss a pitch, this will be a fun series even if the M's get blown out...
The M's could have gone into the Yankee series with some nice momentum by takin 2 of 3 from the Jays, but the absolute lack of clutch hitting killed them. Whether it was taking Sexson out when he did, managing the bullpen etc... there was lots to argue about for M's fans re: a certain manager. The end result though is this- our bullpen is absolutely the strength of this team, and they put on a tremendous display against a good hitting Toronto team. It's too bad they have to go into the NY series on fumes, as a timely hit here or there would have completely changed the outlook on the next few games.
While we are in NY, it should be mentioned:
- There will now be a ton of national articles declaring the Yankees as the best team in the AL East, and see Boston missing the playoffs. In a few weeks when the Yanks lose a few and Boston wins, the reverse will happen.
- The same "experts" now believe the Yankees are better then the White Sox, based on a 3 game series.
- The Yankees will be involved in every trade discussion this month, regardless of how true it will be.
- It would do the Mariners a lot of good if Meche could continue to pitch well this week. Even if the Yankees don't really want him, mere interest can drive the price up considerably.
Can the M's win even one game against a red-hot NY team?
Will any current M be wearing pinstripes later this year?
Don't miss a pitch, this will be a fun series even if the M's get blown out...
posted by Tom at
9:55 AM
