So here we go.  One in the books and the season is underway.  With all the off season moves the Yankees made, I was watching this game with a close eye of a few individuals. 

It’s never an easy thing to swallow when your team brags about their top prospect for a couple of years and them watching them trade him away.  Now with all the talk of Granderson and his inability to hit lefties, this move was easier to swallow then the others. 

And with his first at plate appearance knocking a dinger over the right field wall, you can just hear all the Yankee fans say “SEE! I TOLD YOU!” Don’t get me wrong, I like Granderson, he is a good player and a nice guy and like him in pinstripes.  But he’s human.  He’s not going to bat a thousand so get use to seeing him not on base every time.  But he’s a good defensive outfielder with a stronger arm then Damon.  Not to mention when Gardner threw that ball to home plate via New Jersey, it made Ganderson look even better and make you miss Johnny Damon at the same time.

Who else did we acquire?  Nick Johnson.  Zero hits, on base twice and he didn’t hurt himself.  BANNER DAY!  I think I still would’ve kept Matsui (who homered, singled and drove in two runs) for the money they paid Johnson.

TO THE BULL PEN WE GO!!!!!!  Phil Coke gone.  A left handed pitcher that could get righties and lefties out.  Ok, so be it.  Who shall we replace him with……… How about Chan Ho Park?  Yeah, good idea.  Yeah, it’s a good idea if you’re not a Yankees fan.  The best player on the Red Sox was pitching for the Yankees that night.  A homer to Dustin Pedroia…….really?  Are you kidding me? Bask in that 27.00 era.  You earned it. Not to take anything away from Pedroia, but let me give you a little advice next time you face him Mr. Park… HIGH AND INSIDE!  That’s a little free advice for you.  Next time I’m going to have to charge you.  And can somebody just intentionally walk Youkalis please.  That guy is a Yankee killer.  He’s only been doing it for 3 years or so now, so I can understand if it hasn’t been burned into your head yet. (that’s a little more sarcasm for you)

Joe Girardi, please tell me what you were thinking when you put in Winn, who isn’t exactly in his prime anymore to run for the speedy Nick Johnson (yes that was sarcasm) instead of Ramero Pena?

Well let’s turn this frown upside down shall we.  The bats looked good against a premiere pitcher in Josh Beckett.  Posada 3 hits, Jete and Cano 2 a piece.  CC looked good for most of the time.  Girardi should’ve pulled him sooner.  It’s the first game of the season; the arm strength isn’t in prime form yet.  But nonetheless, he looked good.

Tonight is game two.  AJ on the mound with Posada most likely behind the plate.  If AJ pitches a gem, then the Posada problem goes away.  If he loses, somebody please tell the driver to take the keys out because Jorge will be thrown under the bus real quick.  And as shaky as his defense is, they need his bat.

After re-reading this blog, you would never think I’m a bombers fan huh?  Its all good peeps, there is a lot of baseball to go.  I am just hoping that I don’t need to email Cashman a big fat I TOLD YOU SO with these acquisitions.

Until next time…….
The Freak