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It’s Break Time

July 8, 2019

I was going to post last night, but I was still sulking over the Yankees’s two losses here to the Rays. I purposely didn’t go to any games during this series because whenever I go to the Trop, the Yanks lose and I didn’t want to be a jinx. The first two games went beautifully; I stayed away and we won. Not so for Games 3 and 4, and both were very winnable – and frustrating. Boston seems to have picked up steam and the Rays are flush with their two victories over us, and our lead in the division has shrunk. Not what I wanted to happen before the All-Star break.

I know, I know. We’re still out in front. And this team has played brilliantly no matter who’s injured. But there’s still a big item on Cashman’s To Do list that need checking off as we prepare for what is likely to be a grueling second half: another starter. Everybody knows we need one. I’d like us to get Scherzer, naturally. But any guy with a low ERA and a live arm will do.

I’d also like Encarnacion to hit more than the occasional homer. Sure, he came to the Yankees leading the leagues in homers, but it seems to me his outs far exceed the homers he’s hit thus far. Maybe he just needs to get acclimated to NY.

I’d like Judge to cut down on his strikeouts. He’s been hitting some majestic bombs, but didn’t he used to get singles and doubles too?

I’d like Didi to get hot. He’s a streaky hitter who goes on a tear with homers and then slumps at the plate. Consistency, please.

I’d like Chapman to stop the high-wire act every time he closes. Jeez, he gives me heart attacks.

I’d like Stanton to finally get healthy and stay healthy.

And I’d like someone to figure out what can be done to get Severino back. At this rate, I’m beginning to wonder if we’ll ever see him pitch again.

As for the All-Star game itself, as I’ve said many times, it’s not my thing. (Forget the Home Run Derby. Not a fan of that at all.) So I’ll be spending the break enjoying Wimbledon and other pastimes, and will look forward to baseball later in the week.

Filed Under: Confessions of a She-Fan Tagged With: All-Star break, Rays, Yankees

Playing Up Against the Tribe

July 10, 2016

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In the same way that the Yankees played well against the AL West division-leading Rangers, they played well against the AL Central division-leading Indians. And they did it in dramatic fashion, especially on Saturday night in extra innings. Great series and a great way to end the first half of the season.

With the All-Star Break upon us now, the question becomes what will the second half bring? No idea. Maybe Evo is better suited to the bullpen. And maybe McCann’s offense really has come around. And maybe Didi, errors aside, is just the offensive spark plug we need. I still think one of the top relievers will be traded for a starter and/or power-hitting right fielder. We could use a good hitter at third base too (sorry Headley).

What’s unclear is if Hal wants to stand pat or really try to make a run for the postseason. We know what his dad would do, but his motives have never been as transparent.

Meanwhile, it’ll be nice to have a break. I don’t watch the Home Run Derby; Chris Berman’s “back back back” is enough to drive me insane. I don’t have much interest in the All-Star game either.

But I do want to wish the new Mr. and Mrs. Jeter a very heartfelt congratulations. I hope they’ll be very happy even though they neglected to invite me to the wedding.

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Filed Under: Confessions of a She-Fan Tagged With: All-Star break, Derek Jeter, Hannah Davis, Indians, marriage, Yankees

Sloppy Joes

July 14, 2013

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I had guests and didn’t see the game today, only the highlights – or should say low lights? Sounds like it was one of those days when nothing goes right. The Nunez error I get; I did call him Eduardo Scissorhands after all. But Overbay? He’s been terrific. As for CC, I guess it wasn’t his day either.

Not a great way to go into the A-S break, but maybe the Yanks will be fresher after the time off? They couldn’t be much worse. In the past they’ve been a better second-half team, so I hope that holds true this year. The problem is that the players are who they are – i.e. the non-stars are not going to suddenly morph into superstars. But maybe Cashman has something up his sleeve that doesn’t involve somebody who’s been DFA-ed.

Filed Under: Confessions of a She-Fan Tagged With: All-Star break, CC Sabathia, Twins, Yankees

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Jane Heller is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her fourteen breezy, witty novels of romantic comedy and suspense are now entertaining millions of readers around the world, along with her two books of nonfiction.

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