What a great time to be a Sox fan! When was the last time the Yankees had taken their starter out of the game before the 3rd inning on back-to-back days? This almost seems too easy…
Unfortunately, seeing as CC Sabathia is taking the mound tonight, I’m not expecting their streak to continue. Sure, he’s had his share of troubles this season, but he is 5-3 with a 3.56 era. Honestly, I’m very excited to see how he does tonight against the Sox. I’d almost be disappointed to see an ace like Sabathia get taken out before the third inning – but since it’s the Yanks I’ll make an exception.
Speaking of which, anyone want a Yankees T shirt? They’re only $5 for a youth on the discount rack at Olympia Sports. If that doesn’t send you running to your car then I don’t know what will…Unless it’s because you have tickets for tonight’s game and you have yet to leave your house. That’d be a better reason. But if so, shame on you. You’re missing batting practice. And you’re going to be late.
For those of you like myself who aren’t going the game tonight, we’ll be missing what could be Brad Penny’s final appearance in a Sox uniform. Last night the beautiful Heidi Watney reported that John Smoltz could be ready as early as next week. Regardless, I don’t think this will be Penny’s last start considering he still may get another start before Smoltz takes the mound for Boston. I also don’t think that the Sox should get rid of Penny right away (if that is what management is considering). We still have yet to see how Smoltz will do, and I’m not ready to just get rid of Penny right away regardless of his not-so-good last start (5.2 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 BB, 5K). I’m actually surprised with how well he had done up to last Friday’s game, so I’d like him to stick around for a while.
That being said, Penny’s performance tonight could determine whether or not the Sox keep in the rotation. Best of luck, Penny.
Keep the Faith.
Keywords: Boston Red Sox, Brad Penny, CC Sabathia, Heidi Watney, John Smoltz, New York Yankees
