After closing out a fairly successful September, Joe Girardi and the Yankees look to maintain momentum into the playoffs.á
Though the Bronx Bombers captured the league's best record with powerful second halves by Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira, the unpredictable offensive support is not what haunts Yankee fans heading into the post season. á
The starting rotation for the Yanks has been under heavyáscrutiny, afterásporadicástarting efforts by Joba Chamberlain throughout the season. Leaving pitching coach Dave Eiland with one question to answer: who will be the third starter in the rotation?á
Andy Pettitte, who came off a disappointing season in 2008, has rebounded to earn fourteen wins, while only falling short seven time. He has been a dependable fo ...
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Why The Yankees Aren’t a Secure Pick to Win The American League
Posted: 4th October 2009 by John Engel in MLBComments Off on Why The Yankees Aren’t a Secure Pick to Win The American League