Bullpen issues continue in Yankees 8-4 loss

The Yankees came in with a 4 game winning streak and feeling really good about themselves after rallying in dram tic fashion on Friday night. But the same evil problem popped up on Saturday afternoon again, May I introduce Mr. Bullpen. Outside of Rivera and Bruney everyone else has been either inconsistent or down right awful. When will Joe Girardi back off using Jose Veras? he folds up like a cheap umbrella. Damiso Marte has either been good or awful. Phil Coke has been good but at times awful. Edwar Ramierz has been roughed up also. David Roberson has not been used for some reason. I expect to see him used more soon. Mark Melancon who is a rookie has been impressive but has had his moments like Friday nights triple he gave up to the first batter he was facing with the bases loaded.

Here's what has to happen for things to get fixed. Its starts with the starting rotation to start stringing some solid starts together. Hope that Phil Hughes can become consistent we will have an idea with at least 2 more starts after today. Get Chien-Ming Wang mechanics fixed he finally admitted to having stiffness in his injured foot that prevented him from pushing off. I'm not sold on Joba Chamberlin as a starter, I think he can be more dominate as a setup man. Let me ask this question who should replace Mariano Rivera when he retires after next season ?

Youklis Boom Lifts Sox in 11th 5-4

It had never should have got to this point. Joba Cahamberlin grinded out 5 plus innings with low velocity on his fast fastball only hitting 90-91. He was able to turn 4 double plays to get him and
Yankees out of trouble and kept the Yankees in the game leaveing with the game tied 2-2. The Yankees batters went 4-19 with runners in scoring position this was the main reason for lose.
Joe Giradi decide to do something he said he would not do this season use Mariano for more than one inning. With Brian Bruney going back to New York to have his elbow checked out because of soreness. We all know that Mo is the best but he is never as good as he is when he pitches the first inning and something happens in the second inning. Tonight was no exception Jason Bay hit a game tying 2 run homer with 2 out to tie the game at 4-4. You knew the Yankees would be in trouble after loading the bases in the top of 9th with none out and didn't score. Damaso Matre looked the best he has since the Yankees picked him up . He was showing a lot more intensity and made one bad pitch to Kevin Youklis who deposited it on Landsown street.

Yankees review after 13 games

Well they have played 13 games and they are 7-6, ther have been some really ugly games and some good ones. These Yankees are better then a 1 game above .500 record. So with last nights rainout, lets take a look at the good the bad and the ugly.

Lets start with the starting pitching. The Bright spot has been A.j. Burnett and Andy Pettite. There is big concern with Chein-Ming Wang and his 34.50 era. They will skip his next start in Boston on Friday and with yesterdays rain out will not effect the rotation until next week. Look for him to work out his problems soon or you'll be seeing Phil Hughes.

The bullpen has been good and bad at times. The bright spots have been Brain Brunney, Jonthan Albaladejo, Marino Rivera. The bad have been Jose veras, Damaso Marte these two have been the main ignitors of bullpen explosions. Look for fill Coke to be t he go to left handed specialist.

The lineup has O.K. considering injuries to Nady, A-rod, and Matsui. The Yankees will miss Nady's bat and depth in the outfield. They also need to hope A-rod will come fully recovered from hip surgery. There also needs to be some decisions made on Matsui on his cranky knee. Bret Gardner is a work in progress and Cody Ransom has struggled at the plate. Look for Nick Swisher to cool off like he has started to do. If hit could hit around .290 I think they'll take it.
Also expect Cano to have a big year which he setting up to have.

Yankees concerned with Wang, Marte and the ballpark.

Maybe its the 3 month plus layoff last year that has contributed to Chien-Ming Wang poor start this year. Could it be arm strength maybe ? Expect the Yankees to some way put Wang on the DL for some reason. They'll send him down to the minors and work out the issues. Look for the Yankees to call up Phil Hughes to start for the big club.

Another big problem is Damaso Marte has been horrible, he was brought back to get left handed hitters out which has not happen. The knock on Marte from around the league is great stuff, but cant handle the pressure. This could be another Cashman mistake with the bullpen.

The next problem is why there have been so many home runs in the new stadium. There have been 2o home runs in the last 4 games 14 of them to right field. This is something the Yankees do not want, they want authentic baseball not a circus.