07/24: The Next 4 Games
Posted by: James
Yanks go 4-0.
No, seriously. I expect the Yanks to sweep Texas and to win the Wang game of the Tampa Bay series. Beyond that, I'm not certain since the Yanks have to lose some time. Still, Peter A. over at the LoHud Yankees Blog reports that Ponson's next start will be skipped and Randy Johnson and Mike Mussina will start after Wang so that series is looking good too.
In fact, I think that tonight's game could be the toughest of the three. RJ threw 129 pitches in eight innings, his highest pitch count since 2000, in his last start so I'm a little wary to see how his arm is. However, in a chance to knock his ERA down under 4.80 for the first time since April 29th, I think the Unit will come through. Keep in mind that there's absolutely no statistical analysis or inside reasoning behind this! Heck, it might just be well-wishing at this point but that's my fearless prediction for the week.
No, seriously. I expect the Yanks to sweep Texas and to win the Wang game of the Tampa Bay series. Beyond that, I'm not certain since the Yanks have to lose some time. Still, Peter A. over at the LoHud Yankees Blog reports that Ponson's next start will be skipped and Randy Johnson and Mike Mussina will start after Wang so that series is looking good too.
In fact, I think that tonight's game could be the toughest of the three. RJ threw 129 pitches in eight innings, his highest pitch count since 2000, in his last start so I'm a little wary to see how his arm is. However, in a chance to knock his ERA down under 4.80 for the first time since April 29th, I think the Unit will come through. Keep in mind that there's absolutely no statistical analysis or inside reasoning behind this! Heck, it might just be well-wishing at this point but that's my fearless prediction for the week.
Seamus wrote: