New York Yankees 2011

[jonumberone]

Originally Posted by x man

This is very sad, imo, he was crucial to how far the
playoffs would go.

I disagree Art.
I think his value lied in the regular season.
The ability to shorten games for a suspect pitching staff.
Granted you would like to see that carry over into October, but in the post season you have to go with the hot hand.

Remember 09 when Hughes was a beast out of the pen?
Come playoffs he spit the bit, and it was Marte of all people who came up big.

[x man]

Originally Posted by jonumberone

I disagree Art.
I think his value lied in the regular season.
The ability to shorten games for a suspect pitching staff.
Granted you would like to see that carry over into October, but in the post season you have to go with the hot hand.

Remember 09 when Hughes was a beast out of the pen?
Come playoffs he spit the bit, and it was Marte of all people who came up big.

I cant go on what happened, i go on his talent.
I would feel a whole hellava lot better if he was healthy
and glad to be in pinstripes.

[MedicCook]

Series for 1st place starts tonight against the Red Sox.