The Pickup Truck Architect: What's Old is New, What's New is Old

The Pickup Truck Architect: What's Old is New, What's New is Old

Game 6 Recap: The End of the Road

The Good

The Bad

The Ugly

I couldn't help myself.

The 2010 Yankees' demise in the ALCS reflected all the issues the team had during the regular season, particularly down the stretch.  Lack of big hits, inconsistent starting pitching, and erratic middle relief.  I'll give my thoughts on the reasons why and where I think the Yankees should/could be heading this offseason.  Until then I'll reminisce on 2009 for solace and congratulate the Texas Rangers on their first AL pennant.

Time to take down the flag.

ALCS: Game 6 - Starting Lineup: Diehard 2, Dieharder

1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Curtis Granderson, CF
3. Robinson Cano, 2B
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Lance Berkman, 1B
6. Nick Swisher, RF
7. Jorge Posada, C
8. Marcus Thames, DH
9. Brett Gardner, LF


Phil Hughes, P


CC is available for one possibly two innings.  


The last time the Yankees came back from a 3-1 deficit in the postseason was in the 1958 World Series.  They beat Warren Spahn in Game 6 and Lew Burdette in Game 7 in Milwaukee.  We shall see.

Game 5 Recap: We're Not Dead Yet!

• CC bends but doesn't break.
• Rangers turn into bad news bears.
• Swish-Cano go belly to belly.
• Wood builds the bridge.
• Mariano makes an appearance!

On to Texas!

ALCS: Game 5 - Starting Lineup: Save Us Big Man!

"You look tasty."


1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Nick Swisher, RF
3. Robinson Cano, 2B
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Marcus Thames, DH
6. Lance Berkman, 1B
7. Jorge Posada, C
8. Curtis Granderson, CF
9. Brett Gardner, LF


Carsten Charles Sabathia, P


Although Tex is out, I like Cano hitting 3rd.  Preview of 2011.

Game 4 Recap: I Hate Baseball

The Good:  Absolutely nothing.  I think nobody died, how's that.

The Bad:  Everything.  Tex done for what's left of the season.  Yankee fans at game, of little faith, especially those in the lazy-boy sections gone early.  Offense lost.

The Ugly:  One pitch away from AJ getting out of 6th and then Molina went Molina.  Girardi micro-managing his way out the door.  Mo apparently being saved for the winter league season.

Silver Lining:  Fat Bartman didn't cost Yankees game.  Gets to show face at work today.

ALCS: Game 4 Lineup - The Quest for Redemption

1. Jeter, SS
2. Granderson, CF
3. Teixeira, 1B
4. A-Rod, 3B
5. Cano, 2B
6. Swisher, RF
7. Berkman, DH
8. Gardner, LF
9. Cervelli, C

AJ Burnett, P

I would have normally opposed this move catching Cervelli for AJ's "comfort" but given the way Posada's been hitting, can Cervy be any worse?

Gun to his head, take away their salaries, who would be pitching tonight? My bet would have been Mosley.  Not because he's been spectacular but because he's done enough to at least give you the expectation that he'll keep the team in the game.  With AJ, who knows what's going to happen?  All I know is that they need to score runs early and often and then score some more.