Back East

Fate conspired to keep me from my coughbelovedcough blog.

But, with fate having gone on to bigger and better things and the Yankees heading back east, I guess this is the time to establish some consistency with my coughbelovedcough blog.

Things I like so far:

Andy Pettitte: Of course, I've always been a fan. But he looks as good as he's ever looked. He's throwing all he pitches and gets outs in every conceivable way. He's the anti-Vasquez.

Curtis Granderson: His troubles against lefties are overblown. His defense is fine and he's a triple waiting to happen every time he leaves the box.

Brett Gardner: Speed never slumps. His success is making the Melky trade tolerable. Sort of. Gardner gets to first and chances are he'll be on second. It's a nice change for the base-to-base Yankees.

Francisco Cervelli: Good energy. He looks genuinely excited to be on the field.

Phil Hughes: He looks like he could throw a no-hitter every time he takes the ball.

Things I dislike:
Joe Girardi: The Yankees win in spite of him

Damaso Marte: The Yankees lose because of him. Wish Phil Coke was still here.

Joe Girardi: Walk him. No pitch to him. No walk him. No pitch to hi ... uh oh.

Joe Girardi: Still with the braces?!