Oh, sure, Yankees fans, you can have some fun at Mike Timlin's expense. After all, it's only been about six months since the man pitched lights out in a World Series-clinching game.
Veteran presence. Solid as a rock. Wears that cool fatigues shirt... And the man can dance!
The fact is, after a hideous game like last night's Yankee win, you could direct your mockery at any number of pitchers who seemed unable to retire any major league hitter. Or Chad Moeller.
Me, I'm inclined to go with this crazed man...
Julian Tavarez's line last night? 1.1 innings pitched, 3 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks, 1 humiliating botched double play that broke the game open.
There's a lot to like about Tavarez. He seems to care very much about his job. He routinely assists infielders by pointing out the appropriate base to throw the ball. And his eagerness to trade punches with batters who dare charge the mound is legendary.
I just don't want to see him on the mound in a tight game. Not against our top rival. Not in the fifth inning. Not after the offense has climbed out of a hole. And not long enough to face eight bloody batters, Tito!
Maybe I'm overreacting... I guess he didn't do that much worse than the guy who's supposed to be the Yankees ace.
--Dennehy
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