The Yankees are going to be in the playoffs, the only question will be about the rotation. Even the bullpen is looking solid. Joba Chamberlain and Edmar Ramirez have added the power arms needed against the top teams, and they have the control/composure that Farnsworth seems to have lost in pressure situations. Joba gave up a run but it was unearned - thanks A-Rod, what no homer last night.
As far as the rotation goes - with Phil Hughes straightened out, I like Wang, Petite, Clemens, Hughes. Different stuff, lefty/righty, different looks. The only question will be how is Clemens health and Hughes composure. This relegates Ian Kennedy and Mussina to the pen. Even if Mussina is right, the only guy you could take out is Hughes and with the injuries this year and the youth, moving him for a couple weeks doesn't make sense. They moved Joba early and had him prepare in triple A. 2 more turns through the rotation should give us a good idea.
As far as the other NY team goes, the Mets are in the playoffs. As long as Philly doesn't sweep them again, and if Martinez gets better each start, we are left with three playoff vets in the rotation and only the fourth slot unknown. Maine or Perez - the question is who would be better in the pen. I will leave this to Willy but I would want a power arm as Mota is nothing (without steroids) and there is no one else to set up Wagner except Heilman, and it seems he is pitching everyday.
As soon as Reyes gets a couple days off and Delgado comes back (or Green/Anderson play there), the Mets become the team to beat in the NL (again - see 2006). The playoffs will be great, let the Cubs make it and get heartbroken again.
As far as the rotation goes - with Phil Hughes straightened out, I like Wang, Petite, Clemens, Hughes. Different stuff, lefty/righty, different looks. The only question will be how is Clemens health and Hughes composure. This relegates Ian Kennedy and Mussina to the pen. Even if Mussina is right, the only guy you could take out is Hughes and with the injuries this year and the youth, moving him for a couple weeks doesn't make sense. They moved Joba early and had him prepare in triple A. 2 more turns through the rotation should give us a good idea.
As far as the other NY team goes, the Mets are in the playoffs. As long as Philly doesn't sweep them again, and if Martinez gets better each start, we are left with three playoff vets in the rotation and only the fourth slot unknown. Maine or Perez - the question is who would be better in the pen. I will leave this to Willy but I would want a power arm as Mota is nothing (without steroids) and there is no one else to set up Wagner except Heilman, and it seems he is pitching everyday.
As soon as Reyes gets a couple days off and Delgado comes back (or Green/Anderson play there), the Mets become the team to beat in the NL (again - see 2006). The playoffs will be great, let the Cubs make it and get heartbroken again.
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