Monday, May 4, 2009

Yankees Sox / Nick Swisher

So tonight the Yankees(13-11) Sox(15-10) feud continues, at the house that Cano is building.

Yankees current record vs the Sox this season : 0-3

Pitching matchups:
Monday Night - J. Lester (1-2) vs P. Hughes (1-0)
Tuesday Night - J. Beckett (2-2) vs J. Chamberlain (1-0)

I think it's great that we have Hughes and Chamberlain heading to the mound for this 2 game set, and that Girardi decided against skipping Hughes in the rotation after yesterdays rain out. Hughes had an excellent outing against the Tigers in his first season appearance, a 6 inning 2 hit 0 ER performance. Chamberlain's last outing was his first decision of the season, a win, after giving up only 1 run in 6 innings pitched.

I'm hoping for a Swisher return tonight. He currently leads the Yankees in HR's (7), 2B's (8), OBP (.436), and slugging (.714!!). (And obviously OBP+Slug.. 1.150).

There is a movement going around twitter and facebook to vote in Swisher for the All Star team, as a write in. Unfortunitly, he is not on the ballot (as he should be), so it's going to take a hell of a lot of write in votes to get him there. Be sure to join the facebook group here , and spread your support for Swisher!

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