tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601679244189532906.post7326232309370686519..comments2023-10-20T10:39:34.144-04:00Comments on Baseball & The Boogie Down: A Team Effort Leads Yanks To 6-4 Win And Sweep Of TwinsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-601679244189532906.post-31763216063054830462009-07-10T01:04:44.842-04:002009-07-10T01:04:44.842-04:00The bottom of the order was money in the Minnesota...The bottom of the order was money in the Minnesota series, J-Boogie. Money.<br /><br />I am a bit concerned about Melky, who really hasn't been right or sharp since he banged into the wall several weeks ago. I think he was due to come back to earth, but he hasn't produced a ton. He had two prime chances to deliver runs and failed in both opportunities, flying out twice and not deep enough for a sac fly. I like his defense a lot, but he's faltering at the plate. the problem is that, given Nady's injury and JD's struggles physically, at the plate, and definitely in the field, Melky must play at times. Clearly, he needs to pick it up.<br /><br />The bullpen has been outstanding. Robertson pulled today what he did against Toronto on the 4th--entering and walking guys, not good. But the rest of the pen was outstanding. Hats off to Albaladejo, who was excellent. Hughes is the eighth-inning guy with his excellent and aggressive work. He's doing just what he didn't last year--go after batters and put them away.<br /><br />I feel good about the series in Anaheim. I like their chances to win at least two, although the Angels are no pushover, are playing better ball of late, and have Saunders, Weaver, and Lackey taking the ball this series. It must start with Joba providing a good, efficient start, throwing strikes and not shaking off and bickering with Jorge so much.<br /><br />Great to see this quality of baseball from the boys.Jason from The Heartlandhttp://heartlandpinstripes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com