“You’d have to be there,” General Manager Brian Cashman said, when asked about Steinbrenner’s mood. “It’s not a good time if you’re with the Yankees right now.” (N.Y. Times)
The Yankees look as if they are playing under water. Everything is slowed down, dulled, arduous. The Headline in the Times today reads: “Sinking Yankees Nearly Hit Bottom.” I wonder when they’ll get there all ready. Hear that ticking? We know what that’s about. At this point, Yankee fans must be thinking: When will Steinbrenner finally explode? (Yeah, firing the first base coach, now that’s the answer).
The Devil Rays made short work of Sean Henn last night (a key error by Robinson Cano didn’t help matters, but Henn looked doomed regardless). Though the Yankee offense battled back, the Devil Rays continued to tack on runs against the Bomber pen, as Tampa beat New York, 11-8. Eight runs should be enough to win. Heck, you should feel good when your team puts up eight runs, but that wasn’t the case last night. It’s hard to get too excited when your pitching staff can’t retire the Devil Rays in order.
