The bullpen situation for the Yankees has gone pretty much as planned. Plug Joba in to fill the 7th inning, then Soriano for the 8th and Mo to close it out. Last night Joba looked sharp and didn't allow any hits in the 7th inning. Soriano continued to prove himself as a great signing by Cashman and Mo continues to be.... Mo! With three relievers to dominate the last three innings of a game, the Yankees have essentially created a game that lasts 6 innings. As long as the Yankees can take a lead early in the game, there is little chance they will lose the game.
Side Notes
Ivan Nova looked sharp last night. His fastball had movement and was always down in the zone. He had no problems the first time through the order, and although he got himself in a little jam in the 4th inning (Jim Thome is still a threat!), he pitched himself out of trouble, causing Mauer to ground out on a curveball to end the inning. If Nova continues to battle batters the second and third time through the lineup, he will have a great season. We already know how dominant he is the first time through the batting order.
The Yankees have now won the last 18 of 20 games against the Twins.... poor Gardenhire!
Tonight they play again and it looks like Jeter will get the leadoff spot in the order as Andruw Jones will be starting in the outfield giving either Granderson or Gardner the day off.
Arod is continuing the hot streak from spring training, hitting another A-Bomb last night. I think I speak for most fans when I say..... Save a little for October!!!
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