Morrissey Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I've watched well over 100 games this season, same for the 2009 team that won it all. In 2009, as the season went on, I expected that team to win it all. I just couldn't see anyone beat them. This season is different. If the Yankees win it all, I would be pretty surprised. And if they do, winning it all may be more joyful than when I expected it in 2009. Anyone else feel this way? #yankeefanproblems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I would bet right now they will win the AL. Problem is that the Yankees do not have any top end starters save CC. I love Nova, but if you look at the matchups with the Phillies, hard to see how they get past that. The Yankees' lineup in the postseason has always seemed to go dead vs. superior pitching. ANd the further you get in the playoffs the more glaring that becomes. Colon and Garcia are game solid backend guys, but they aren't mathcing up against the better rotations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I've watched well over 100 games this season, same for the 2009 team that won it all. In 2009, as the season went on, I expected that team to win it all. I just couldn't see anyone beat them. This season is different. If the Yankees win it all, I would be pretty surprised. And if they do, winning it all may be more joyful than when I expected it in 2009. Anyone else feel this way? #yankeefanproblems I'm pretty much in the same boat. I'm expecting a one and done in the postseason this year. The pitching just isn't where it needs to be. Another WS win this year would be a very welcome surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 They have questions in the rotation...they need to get a 4 man rotation together that steps up behind CC. Nova is looking great, but Girardi is going to earn his money with what he chooses on the other 2 games. Hughes, Colon? No AJ? What do you guys think he will do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm not in this boat at all. I agree with everything you say, but I will be far from surprised if they put it all together. Nova has been pitching great. That gives us two. Then we are a lucky start from really being onto something. Granderson hasn't hit like this with the Yanks before, so I think they will be less likely to "go dead" than in the past. Guys like Chavez are professional hitters. The order seems a little scrappier to me than the past few years and that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 This team reminds me more of the 2004-2005 Yankees with guys like Jon Lieber, Javier Vazquez, Jeret Wright, an aging Kevin Brown and Randy Johnson in the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 You know what the 2011 Yankees are? They are a team no one believed in. No one picked them to win. No one thought this was possible. The 2011 Yankees are a rag tag group of scrappy youngsters who banded together and made it happen. They remind me of the little engine that could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 This team can definitely win it all...they seem to be getting hot and healthy at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 This team can definitely win it all...they seem to be getting hot and healthy at the right time. Don't discount the scrappiness factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Don't discount the scrappiness factor. And mystique and aura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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