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So the Yanks have now started 7-6 through their first 13 games, and there’s been a few very ugly losses. However, with the exception of Wang, the pitching performances have been solid. Now Wang needs to work on a lot of things, and I’m hoping he can now understand what everyone in the world seems to know - you MUST change speeds and mix up your pitches. You cannot force the sinker OVER and OVER until you are pounded right out of the game. I’m sure it’s a combination of a few things - arm slot, diminished leg strength from the injury, and a mental slip. As usual, A.J. Burnett rebounded with another good outing, only giving up a couple of runs and the team was able to rally to win that game (with the help of replay).

The Yanks will take on Oakland tonight (pending rain) and Dandy Andy steps onto the mound against Dana Eveland. I think what we really need to do is string a few together, because so far it’s been kind of up and down - we’re ready for a nice sweep at home. We certainly have enough pitching to shut down the Athletics, and their pitching does not scare me one bit. Giambi will probably get a nice cheer from the crowd, as he did have his big moments here - he really should’ve won a couple championships if it wasn’t for the brutal losses in 03′-04′. 

Now we move on to the issue that has left many perplexed - the “new” Yankee Stadium. I’m not sure what brought this on, or if anyone in the organization was aware before building it, but it’s suddenly become an imitation of Coors Field. Twenty home runs in 4 games, what is that?! There are routine fly-balls souring out of the stadium, and it’s looking as if it could be a year-long problem unless the team addresses it immediately. Don’t get me wrong, it helps us too, but you don’t want a Coors Field in the Bronx. It was built like the old stadium, and this place was intended to play the same way, so the organization needs to take a looong look.

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