Wanger lasted five innings last night, and was outdueled by John Lannan, the guy better known for serving up Barry Bonds' *** home run, and being rather pleased about it.
The Yankees had two solo home runs and the 'Nats did little better, cashing in on a horrendous call at first that likely changed the game.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox bludgeoned the Marlins, again, and the Yanks slipped three games off the pace. A win tonight, even they even play is critical, but ultimately, the Yanks need to sweep these series. The Red Sox rarely fail to collect wins (in bunches) against inferior teams, which is just about every team in baseball, if not every team.
Still, I'm absolutely impressed with Phil Hughes. There's no good reason for the treatment he's receiving and the inexplicable favoritism being shown to Joba Chamberlain, who has done nothing to prove he deserves to be in the rotation any more than Hughes. Certainly, either could do exactly what Wang is doing.
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Bad loss last night. This team shouldn't have to worry about a blown call to beat the Nationals.
I agree Hughes has been impressive and doesn't belong in the bullpen. I was always in favor of the 6 man rotation with Burnett and CC going on regular rest. That way you keep innings down on Hughes and Joba. Andy could probably use the extra day with the back problems and Wang could stay in the rotation and get back to 06' and 07' form. If Wang never gets it back then you toss him back in the bullpen and go back to a five man.
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