PLAYOFF BOUND*

Now, really, was there any question? There really has not been. Have the Yankees dragged themselves across this first plateau? Sure they have, but it’s not like the Rays or the Twins look like they are driven to have the best record in the AL and the home field advantage through the playoffs, either.
And yes, Girardi changed his mind and pitched Hughes on Sunday night vs. the Sox and Hughes pitched very well, gained confidence and although he didn’t get the W, the team won and essentially knocked most of the slight breeze out from under Boston’s broken wings.
I did not have problem – at all – with Hughes making the start despite the innings limit that Girardi never actually disclosed anyway.
And last night? CC started, did what an Ace is supposed to do, the bats looked relaxed and the team rode Sabathia’s big-enough-to-carry-it shoulders to a 6-1 win and a clinch of a playoff spot. I would rather look at it this way: the games that Girardi and the team declared they were taking seriously, they won. And even if CC is not set up ideally to start the first game, he’s still going to start it and I have no doubts he will step up like he has since he’s pulled on the ‘stripes.

I am looking forward to those Giant/Phillie soccer matches that could be the NL playoffs road. Even with those big bats of Philly, you really have to expect some really low-scoring games with both teams front line starters being completely capable of shutting down just about any offense* (not the Yankees of course) but that’s getting ahead of things…

In Sin House news, “negotiations” with the company that I want to supply the “talent” for the movie have begun, sort of. I’ll play the cards a little close to the vest as well I should.
Okay, it’s better than it’s been in the studio, but it’s still too warm to be out here long, so th-th-that’s all folks…
*I don’t have permission to use the © images and text on the baseball card, but I worked for Topps once so I’m gonna call it even.