Yankees are Lucky to be 12-12.
[New York. April 25, 2008] With the way the Yankees have started this season, it is shocking to see that they are still at .500. With massive slumps by Giambi and Damon, the non-existent Cano, poor pitching from Pettitte, unmentionable pitching by Hughes and Kennedy, a loss by Joba and A-rod starting slow — a non-losing season is a gift. At this point, it is safe to say we can thank Melky, Wang and Matsui — all three are playing above expectations. A fan can either complain again about such a poor start and be pessimistic that this will be a .500 team or be excited that this sluggish team (playing almost exclusively on the road) with no stars shining is still withing striking distance of the rest of the American League.