MLB Final Man Widget

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Fix this?

Yes, the Yankees have lost to the Rays twice in a row. No, you should not be concerned. Why? Well first off, its early. But also, there has been no Melky. I'm not just saying that because he's one of my favorites, but really, look at the games he played in and the ones he hasn't. He didn't start early last season. The Yankees sucked early last season. Melky hasn't played the last two games due to his suspension. The Yankees haven't completely sucked, but they haven't won either. So, you ask, what is so special about him? What if they just aren't playing well? Are you sure this is related to Melky at all? Well, Melky's got energy. Along with Cano, they get everyone pumped. They remind the veterans that, yeah baseball is their job, but it started out as a game. You have to play to win, but you have to enjoy it at the same time. Also, Melky has a gun of an arm unlike his centerfieldmate Damon, which certainly will save a run or two. And Damon's leftfieldmate Hideki can't run as well and is coming off knee surgery, so Damon is a better fit in left with Matsui DHing. But with Matsui and Damon in the field, it screws up the DH spot.

The Yankees need the Melkman. They need his arm along with his energy. As Joe Girardi says, "Melky is an exciting player."




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