Where is George Steinbrenner when you need him? Five games into their Grapefruit League season, the New York Yankees are a complete disaster. Another game, another lopsided loss. Today, I was not disgusted with the fact that the Yankees gave up 11 runs to the Minnesota Twins. Only three were given up by Major League caliber pitching- Chad Gaudin. At least Mitre pitched three scoreless frames, making my dream of Joba and Hughes in the bullpen a little bit closer to coming true.
What was disgusting about today's game, and the first five of the Spring season for that matter, is that the Yankees cannot hit the baseball. I know the games don't count. I know they only play the regulars for half of the game, and I know that it's only March 7th. But all of these other teams seem to have no problem putting the bat on the ball. This falls on the shoulders of the hitting coach: Kevin Long.
It seems that the Yankees have had no problems having fun this Spring, especially Kevin Long. When A.J. Burnett won a video game tournament during "Bonding Day," Long decided to pie Burnett in the face. Long is nowhere near deserving of a pie for himself. Then today, as the Yankees are getting it handed to them, C.C. Sabathia and Andy Pettitte are seen on television at the Orlando Magic game. Why this is permitted is beyond me.
It's only five exhibition games, but this is cause for concern. I think it's time to stop resting on our laurels and start realizing the goal of the season. I know Brian Cashman has not done enough to compete with our division rivals this off-season, as we have an outfield that may hit over .200 overall, while the Red Sox acquired John Lackey for their starting rotation. But these men have to realize that they are still Yankees. They are still World Champions, so it's time to start playing like it. If not, Mr. Long is the first to go.
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