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Wednesday, July 12 | ||||||||||||||
Yankees fans give midseason report | ||||||||||||||
We told you what we thought of the Yankees' first-half performance, now you've told us. Here is what you had to say about what the Yankees have to do in the second half:
The Yankees, despite their underachieving first-half of the season, are the best bet to win the American League pennant. And hopefully, all the nonsense surrounding the possible acquisition of Sosa can be put to rest.
Hal Borkow
The first half of the season has been somewhat of a disappointment to us "spoiled" Yankee fans; however, keep in mind we are still in first place. Despite the beat-up starting rotation and all of the rumors each and every day that the Yanks are getting Sosa, Gonzales or "You pick 'em", the team has stayed focused and professional. I am not sold on the team making any changes unless they can pick up a solid starting pitcher. John Hajnik Clayton, Ohio
Joe Jaffe
With El Duque, Clemens, and Pettitte, the Yanks still have three solid starters, which is more than most of their competitors. The key is Mennn-dozaahhh! If he can return and fill Cone's shoes in the rotation, look for the Yanks to win the east.
Earl Bodkins
Is it time to start looking at another career for Coney? I like the guy as much as anyone, but 1-7 isn't cutting it.
Christopher Dwyer
The Yanks will be fine. Cone will start to win and they don't need more pitching since you only need three or four starters in the playoffs. They'll pick up someone (Burks, Alou, Gant, etc.) to more than adequately replace Spencer (who wasn't a clutch performer) and they'll be fine.
Clint Gerdine
Jeremy Baron
I think it is kind of ridiculous that every season the Yankees are never good enough to stick with the players they have and try to win. I would have more respect for the World Champs each season if they did not have to go out trade because they are scared that they aren't good enough. New York can't win the Series every year or baseball will suffer.
Blair Henry The question mark is the bench (or lack thereof). Last year, Shane Spencer, Ricky Ledee, Joe Girardi, Darryl Strawberry, and Luis Sojo anchored the strongest bench in the big leagues. With Spencer's season-ending injury, Ledee in Cleveland, Girardi in Chicago, and Darryl suspended, the bench now consists of Felix Jose, Clay Bellinger, Jose Vizcaino, Chris Turner, and the minor leaguer of the week.
Mike Pacella
Under Joe Torre, the Yanks' success has always been dictated by the starting pitching. So far this season, they've been able to stay near the top despite Cone's collapse and the relative ineffectiveness of the other starters.
Steve Pasierb
They have pitching (when they get healthy), offense, and playoff experience. And those are all key factors in winning in October. And their bullpen is probably the best in the game. And that's real big too. Now in closing, the 2 outta 4 baseballs given to them is totally bologna. Fuhgedaboutit!
Michael O'Brien
If the Yanks lose two games in a row that's it! It's all over and everybody is talking about what we need to buy to be better! What Yanks fans really need is some patience!
G. Rhydian Morgan
After watching Sosa in the All-Star Home Run Derby, George is probably counting the lost dollars. But his sudden interest in the opinions of his 'baseball people' is the one thing that gives the Yanks a chance at dynasty.
Julian Tan
If they remove Cone from the starting rotation permanently, they'll be fine. If they try him out of the bullpen (Mendoza/Cone swap) maybe he'll shine again, otherwise release him and go after Mussina.
Mitchell Medina
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