Swept Away

Last October, the Yankees turned to Kevin Brown to save their season, Sunday they turned to him to save their weekend; once again he failed. Brown was the latest victim of the Orioles’ bats as they pounded him for six runs on their way to an 8-4 victory. Over the weekend, the Orioles outscored the lifeless Yankees 23-11, by getting clutch hitting and solid pitching.

To make matters worse for the Yankees, owner, George Steinbrenner vented his frustration publicly after the game issuing a statement saying, “Enough is enough. I am bitterly disappointed as I’m sure all Yankee fans are by the lack of performance by our team. It is unbelievable to me that the highest-paid team in baseball would start the season in such a deep funk. They are not playing like true Yankees. They have the talent to win and they are not winning. I expect Joe Torre, his complete coaching staff and the team to turn this around.”

At 4-8, the Yankees are off to their worst start since 1991 and look to be overburdened by expectations. Steinbrenner’s comments will probably not help alleviate that situation, so somebody will have to step up and carry this team. Jaret Wright will get the chance today as he takes the mound against the Devil Rays when the Yankees return to the Stadium. The Yankees can only hope that he is up to the challenge.

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By Peter Trinkle on April 18, 2005 9:08 AM

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eebmore

Adrian, you live in an AL East city and you root for the Yankees? That is the saddest thing I have ever heard.

Adrian

Patrick,

Clearly you can... and should!

Patrick

What does Steinbrenner sound like? A baseball player or an investor looking for the return on his investment? You cannot and should not be able to buy the World Series George.

Adrian

Oh god... Jeff Weaver was embarassing.. Vasquez too had his moments.

Tim N.

Jaret Wright? How 'bout Kevin Brown? (Or for that matter Jeff Weaver, Javier Vasquez...)

Adrian

I must admit that when the Yankees stole the Blue Jays thunder just over 10 years ago, I quickly became a fiery yankee-hater. But I have learned to forgive, and now find myself cheering for the yanks playoff upon playoff... and this year will be no different.

Although what were you thinking with Jared Wright?? He's almost as bad as Contreras! Definately not the right guy to be taking the mound the day after the big guy explodes.

Imagine the fallout if Steinbrenner owned the Rangers or Knicks??

toyochin

I like the headline in this morning's Times: With only 150 games to go, Steinbrenner checks in.

New Yawkers are so easily agitated.

Tim N.

Oh, puh-lease! How 'bout all those Yankee-haters taking a big, deep breath and go back to rooting for your squads to win 82 games this year. We don't need your glee and we don't need your panic. Save them for those October tee times when you'll be watching the Bombers on the tube.

George can take a chill pill, too.

eebmore

heh. agreeing with tein. especially with the last sentence. Go Mets, shred the Nationals to pieces next weekend.

tien

typical boss actions. it's just a kick in the ass. the team will be fine and at least make the playoffs.

but i would find it amusing if they didn't.