A look at Raul Ibanez, above. Want to know why I like Raul Ibanez? No, not because he's a veteran. Because he is the team's best hitter, but had a couple of bad days in Detroit. So, here in New York, he showed up to take early batting practice. Didn't stay out shopping on Fifth Avenue, or lunching in Times Square. He wasn't on the early BP list, but put himself on it. That's why I like him. He's a pro. This team needs more of him, in left field, as a DH, or whatever.
Am at the ballpark and can tell you, you're all in for a surprise. Yes, there has been a rotation shakeup. But not what any of you were expecting.
Carlos Silva pitches tomorrow. Jarrod Washburn on Sunday.
No, that's not a misprint. Felix Hernandez's sore calf is still...well...a sore calf.
Washburn and Silva will both be working on short rest. Yes, it's true, they didn't go all that deep their last time out. So, that's the good news. The bad news is, they still pitched. Their arms will be taxed, somewhat, though both say they're ready to go. And they did not pitch well. Silva pitched terribly his last time out at Yankee Stadium and has never done well here. Washburn pitched terribly his last time out -- period.
"I've thrown bullpen sessions that were tougher than that,'' Washburn said. "My arm will be fine. I'm ready.''
Washburn is anxious to get back out and show that he's a better pitcher than the one who got pounded for nine runs on 12 hit ...
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A look at Raul Ibanez, above. Want to know why I like Raul Ibanez? No, not because he's a veteran. Because he is the team's best hitter, but had a couple of bad days in Detroit. So, here in New York, he showed up to take early batting practice. Didn't stay out shopping on Fifth Avenue, or lunching in Times Square. He wasn't on the early BP list, but put himself on it. That's why I like him. He's a pro. This team needs more of him, in left field, as a DH, or whatever.
Am at the ballpark and can tell you, you're all in for a surprise. Yes, there has been a rotation shakeup. But not what any of you were expecting.
Carlos Silva pitches tomorrow. Jarrod Washburn on Sunday.
No, that's not a misprint. Felix Hernandez's sore calf is still...well...a sore calf.
Washburn and Silva will both be working on short rest. Yes, it's true, they didn't go all that deep their last time out. So, that's the good news. The bad news is, they still pitched. Their arms will be taxed, somewhat, though both say they're ready to go. And they did not pitch well. Silva pitched terribly his last time out at Yankee Stadium and has never done well here. Washburn pitched terribly his last time out -- period.
"I've thrown bullpen sessions that were tougher than that,'' Washburn said. "My arm will be fine. I'm ready.''
Washburn is anxious to get back out and show that he's a better pitcher than the one who got pounded for nine runs on 12 hit ...