Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
May 05, 2005
Last Place Yankees

The Devil Rays take three of four from New York and move into a tie for fourth in the AL East. The Yankees shakeup didn't work; losing three in a row to Tampa won't sit well with management. It will be interesting to see what happens next.


Posted by David Pinto at 09:39 PM | Standings | TrackBack (0)
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Love the site! I'm hoping your radio show is available in podcast form...I'm going to check it out now.

By the way, I'm not a total Yankee hater, but this is hard not to enjoy...hehe.

Posted by: Jeremy Stoll at May 5, 2005 09:55 PM

Can't wait to see what statement Steinbrenner releases tomorrow :)

Posted by: Jason at May 5, 2005 10:15 PM

And the national media seems surprised by this development. "Well, surely no one could have foreseen that the Yankees would play like this..." Etc, etc, etc.

Posted by: MikeQ at May 6, 2005 01:42 AM

At the start of the year, the Yankees were 1-9 favorites to win the AL East. Nine dollars plunked down wherever would get 10.

The Orioles were 50-1 shots. Boston something like 5-2.

It's early, but thanks for the hype, ESPN!

Posted by: David Moynihan at May 6, 2005 02:35 AM

I'm surprised Red Sox players aren't talking trash. I mean, not that they're dominating now or anything, but still...

Posted by: frank at May 6, 2005 05:00 AM

Whats happening to the Yankees couldn't have been any better this spring. With a depleated minor league system, let's see how 'ol George pulls out of this disaster if he can. Go STL!!!

Posted by: Kevin at May 6, 2005 08:27 AM

What's funny is that ESPN is turning this into a "changing of the guard" story, even though the Sox have exactly what the Yankees lack: starting pitching depth, good backup players and a good minor league system.

Posted by: Jason at May 6, 2005 09:25 AM

Well, perhaps 'good' is stretching it in your description of the Sox's minor league system. I think decent might be better, but whatever the case, we certainly have more talent in the high minors than the Yanks. Now, do the Sox trade those away? I hope not.

Posted by: Steve M at May 6, 2005 09:36 AM

I have to say I was impressed with the way the Devil Rays played. They were aggressive (without being stupid) and executed hit & runs real well.

Posted by: RobertJ at May 6, 2005 09:38 AM

Yea, "good" might be stretching it a bit, but I don't think it's too far from the mark. It's come a long way since Duquette and there's a good batch of players that appear poised to contribute at the major league level by '06 (Ramirez, Papelbon, Pedroia, Alvarez, Shoppach, West, Meredith). Baseballanalysts.com even included 6 Sox prospects in their latest top 75...

Posted by: Jason at May 6, 2005 10:43 AM

Don't forget Annibel Sanchez, he's got a 44/1 K/BB ratio in 27 innings of High-A ball this year!

Posted by: Stan at May 6, 2005 10:55 AM

I love it, The Yanks in last place, just goes to show you, money can't buy you ____________!!!!!!!

Posted by: outwestandhappy at May 6, 2005 12:28 PM

Oh, ye of little faith!!!!! The Yanks clinched the AL East today!!!!!

Posted by: Rich at October 1, 2005 06:13 PM
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