First, it looked like CC was in charge and the Yankees would win tonight’s game handily.
Then, there were a series of plunkings that resulted in a warning by the ump and a sense that we might be venturing into brawl territory.
Then, CC went all shaky on us, and the defense, which has been so great for so long, spazzed out. (I think Audrey and I jinxed them in yesterday’s comments section.)
Then, Robertson gave up those weird hits and the Tigers looked like they were the ones who were taking the game and sending us to another miserable loss.
Then, we scored huge insurance runs and finally, mercifully, pulled away.
Granderson sure did seem to like the #6 spot in the lineup, didn’t he? The offense in general was impressive (a Janer+), with Chavez continuing to be a stand-out.
I had serious indigestion trying to eat dinner during this one, but by the last bite (grilled mahi-mahi) everything tasted delicious, as happy endings always do.
Phew…! Now that’s what I call a “Scary Janer”! Our guys showed fight, carrying over from late in the previous game. Makes you wonder what if Granderson was in his new sixth spot in the last game. Maybe Jeter would’ve been able to coke through and tie the game, maybe even drive in the winning run against that dancing clown. Well, the lineup worked tonight and that’s all that matters for now. I like Swish in the two hole because he gets in base so much. Maybe Girardi felt obligated to keep Grandy at two because of his monster year last season? Anyways, we won, which is frighteningly feeling rare lately… Now let’s go get a split!
So sorry about the jinx – that was totally my fault, I brought defense up when I should have let it alone. But my previous comments about Granderson as lead-off look brilliant now. Yes, that was a scary Janner. I prefer the ones that read ten or more to zero, thank you very much.
The dancing clown. LOL, YankeeCase. Glad we didn’t have to see him again last night. I like Swisher at #2 too.
I prefer the 10-0 games too, Audrey, but this one showed just how much the boys are capable of scoring when they have to. Scary but hopefully a morale booster for them.
I watch these games every day, usually late watching the recordings, but I never seem to know what’s going on. I can’t believe Granderson was dropped to 6th in the lineup? What happened? I know he was switched with Jeter, batting lead-off, in one game so the lefties wouldn’t be stacked against some pitcher (Seattle?) But then he’s suddenly hitting lead-off all the time, not doing well, so he’s dropped to 6th? Why didn’t they just go back to Jeter leading off and Grandy hitting 2nd? I don’t understand baseball, I guess. Yet whenever ARod was struggling, he was never dropped in the lineup. I know you think we miss ARod, Jane, but I personally love it when he’s out. I think our defense is as strong, or maybe even stronger without him, and his bat can’t overcome the negative chemistry I think he brings. But I guess that’s just the opionion of someone with PMS who has never liked ARod!
I think after Girardi stops tampering with the lineup for every game, the Yanks will start winning like we know they can. He should keep Grandy in the 6-hole for a few more games (he’s racking up a lot of K’s)… Also, I read a fact that he has homered in 4 straight games in which he was batting 6th. He sure loves that spot. Jeter should be lead-off and Swisher 2nd… I think it might help the team.
*Sigh* I was hoping Jeter would *come through, not ‘coke’ through… Damn autocorrect on my phone…!! I don’t even want to know what that would mean otherwise! (swing a bottle of coke at the ball??)
Ruth, Granderson has been moved all over the lineup since he came to the Yankees. He clearly wasn’t hitting well in the leadoff spot. Not a big deal for him to move down and he could easily go back to hitting #2. And I’m not the only one who’s mentioned missing A-Rod in the lineup. Read what the players themselves have been saying, not to mention the New York Times. I get that you’re not one of his fans, but what negative chemistry?
And here I thought you were starting a rumor about Jeet, YankeeCase. Hahaha.
The ‘negative chemistry’ is my own narrative, but I bet many baseball insiders would agree….and maybe Jete will admit in the autobiography he writes in 50 years (ha), that ARod has or has had a negative effect on the team’s chemistry. I just have been down on ARod from the beginning..to me he’s a selfish, overrated player whose #1 concern is his stats (polar opposite of Jete). I think the Yankees struggled for years after getting him, because of the effect on the team’s chemistry. But I don’t want to live in the past….he’s gotten better and maybe he’s not a problem, but for me I’m much happier when he’s not around. :) :)
Thanks for the educatioon on Granderson’s batting order. I thought he racked up the bulk of his 30 HRs in the 2 spot, but I’m obviously not paying close enugh attention. Must spend more quality time with the games!