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Originally Posted by knightdreamer2k
I was on a cruise ship so didn't see much of the last few games of the ALCS. I am not disappointed about the season, just not happy the way the ALCS turned out. I thought pitching wise the Yanks did fine, but their offense did not show up like I hoped it would. After watching the Nationals though I might feel less upset as I don't think the Yanks would have matched up well with them.
I think the Yanks biggest priority is picking up an ace pitcher, somehow. I agree about trading Sanchez, but not because of his numbers more to fact he is not needed in this lineup with hitters galore. Maybe bring in another catcher and platoon with Romine, as I don't think Romine is an everyday player. I think the offseason may be defined by trades as it seems the Yankees have too many players with only positions to fill.
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I tend to be a stick in the mud when it comes to baseball, so here I go again: I don't like this opener/follower routine. Too many links in that chain, which is only as strong as its weakest link. By that I mean it only takes one guy having a bad day/season/career to throw away a game. Why take chances by planning for such a risk?
Instead, I see a starting pitcher as the key to the game. If he is doing well, leave him in there until he falters. Then bring in a reliever who is having a
good day/season/career. I'd like to see baseball return to the era of dominant starting pitchers because I think that is the best way to win games.
That is, find the hottest hand and go with it for as many innings as possible. Don't script a game so that you are obligated to bring Luis Cessa into a tight ballgame simply because "it's time."
Back to the time when guys would pitch dozens of complete games each season? No. Not even I am that nostalgic or naive to believe those times are ever coming back. I would like to have 4 or 5 starters capable of going 7+ innings depending on how well they are doing, though, and 200+ innings for the season should be a reasonable goal without fearing injury from overuse.