Tanaka looked terrible. He gave up seven runs and couldn't get out of the 3rd inning (which apparently gives him the dubious honor of having the worst opening day start in franchise history-YEAH!). I truly believe it was nerves. There is no indication he is hurt; Tanaka himself said he was disappointed in his start but no mention of an injury. The problem with playing for a storied franchise is the pressure of starting the season looking like the great teams that came before you. Added to that was the fact Tanaka only gave up one run through all of Spring Training. The good news was that the bull pen pieced together the remaining innings, without allowing any additional runs. Additionally, it's the first game of 162. The players and fans need to turn the page, especially Tanaka. As Mariano Rivera always said "Pitchers need to have short memories. Forget the results by the time you leave the clubhouse, regardless of how you pitched".
In other baseball news, Commissioner Rob Manfred is clearly worried about how much time baseball will take from my life, so he is looking for ways to speed up the game and allow me to do other things. His latest idea is to fore go the long tradition of a four pitch intentional walk to the team pointing to 1st base and the hitter just taking it. Baseball geniuses need to understand baseball and football will never have the same revenue share, if for no other reason, the number of games in a season. I'm a baseball purist. When pitchers are forced to throw four pitches outside the strike zone, it lends to the possibility of a wild pitch. Besides, there is nothing better to do than watch a baseball game on a hot Saturday summer afternoon, whether it be at home, at a bar or at the stadium. Mr. Manfred can worry about his own lack of free time and leave mine alone.
Lastly, with the baseball season now here, I am attempting to restart this blog. Yankee girl has many point of views and those who know me personally will be glad it's not all about the current administration.
As usual, Go Yankees!
