February 05, 2007
Too Lefty?
WasWatching suggests the Yankees lineup might be too left-handed, making them vulnerable to a LOOGY. In general, I don't think the Yankees lineup can be too left-handed. Besides, Matsui hits lefties just fine, and Jason manages a .385 OBA against southpaws since signing with New York. I just don't see a big problem putting the two back to back.
Plus the short porch in right at home gives them an advantage for power
I love Godzilla. He's one of my favs. But, he's no lock against LHP. His OPS per season against LHP:
2003: .714
2004: .776
2005: .972
2006: .626
2003 and 2006 are bad.
2004 is close to bad.
Other than 2005, he loses something against LHP - he's not Godzilla in those spots.
