Notes from today's Yankees/Twins exhibition game from Tampa:- It's eerie watching Mussina clone Ian Kennedy pitch. He mentiones that he patterned his game after Moose. What are the odds that a young pitcher would do that and end up on the same staff? Kennedy showed good command of his fastball, an effective change up and an erratic curve in 2 innings of work.
- Giambi's physical makeover is impressive. He's put himself in position to maximize his remaining skills. It would have been nice if he had demonstrated that commitment the last several seasons. It's interesting what happens when the guaranteed contract expires.
- Joba Chamberlain takes the mound in the 4TH. He uses the exhibition game to work on his starter's menu featuring a variety of pitches. We were so spoiled watching a dominant Joba last year, it's odd seeing his lackluster workout--that's what spring training's for folks.
- Quote book--"I would try to hit .300 in the spring to get used to it for the regular season."--Ken Singleton (Huh?)
- Melky guns out a runner at 3RD in the 6TH flashing the form that garnered 16 assists last season.
- Interview from Hell--Chris "Boomer" Berman will be interviewed by Michael Kay on Yes--just say No.
- Stats. of the day--Girardi's Marlin roster had 22 rookies and he became the 3RD manager in history to win Manager of the Year in his rookie year--Michael Kay
- A butchered double play in the 8Th--Woodward to Green to Duncan--reminds us the regulars are done for the day.
- Shelley Duncan goes deep with two outs in the 9TH--"Duncan is a home run waiting to happen"--Ken Singleton
- The Yankees used 7 pitchers in today's 7-5 loss. Frequent pitching changes will be the norm this year, might as well get used to it.
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