Ok folks:
Yuk!
That's about the only way I could describe the Yankees' road trip to Anaheim and Detroit.
It's about two hours until first pitch in the Bombers' big series against the Red Sox and I can honestly say I don't know what to think right now. All I can say is the Yankees picked a terrible time to play the way they were playing during that dreadful first half of the season.
It starts with starting pitching and is there anybody out there pitching any worse than Mike Mussina. When a control pitcher has no control and is forced to come over the middle of the plate -- well, an ERA of almost 18 over his last three starts tells you all you need to know about his struggles.
Roger Clemens has been spotty to say the least.
Phil Hughes is pitching like ... well the way a 21-year-old rookie is supposed to pitch. You can see through his stuff and makeup on the mound he the potential to become a very special pitcher over the next couple of years. The problem is the Yankees right now need him to pitch like that as they fight for their lives to make the playoffs.
Chien-Ming Wang has even struggled of late, meaning the only true bright spot is the stellar pitching of Andy Pettitte. He has been a savior for the staff the second half of the season, but they're going to need much more than him if they have a shot at reaching the playoffs.
In the beginning of the year, the Yankees' bullpen might have been the worst of the league. With Mo at the back end, set up by Luis Vizcaino, Joba Chamberlain and ... I can't believe I'm saying this ... Kyle Farnsworth (whatever he's been drinking, keep drinking it) the Bombers have a quality bullpen.
Now they need their veteran starters to step up and get them the ball with the lead.
Let's hope for the best Bombers' fans.
Until next time, take care and God bless.