Yankee Recap

The Batavia Yankees finished the season with a 73-89 record. They were a bismal 33-48 (.407) at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees also did not fair well against left-handed starters where their record stood at 12-22 (.353)

Some of the statistical leaders for the Yankees include a fine season by Jorge Posada. Posada hit .323 with 53 doubles, 26 home runs and 101 rbi's. Posada had a .956 OPS. Derek Jeter also had a fine season hitting .316. Robinson Cano hit .285 with 24 home runs and 95 rbi's.

The pitching staff was anchored by Chin Ming-Wang's 13-10 record and had 4.32 ERA. The bullpen was the one bright spot for the Yankees as Mariano Rivera had 35 saves and set-up men Jonathon Broxton was 8-4 with 1 save and a 1.63 ERA and Joba Chamberlain was 4-0 with 1 save and a 0.54 ERA.

The Yankees turn their focus to next season. It will be a difficult off-season with so many fan favorite players eligible for free agency and ownership's insistance on youth and the future. The Yankee fan based who is used to a win-now approach will have to deal with plan for the future plan set forth by the ownership. Regardless, it should be an entertaining off-season for the Yankees.

Carlyle Pitches Well in No-Decision

Yankees starting pitcher, Buddy Carlyle, pitched well in a no decision against the Wichita Rays. Carlyle arguably "out pitched" John Smoltz. Carlyle went 7 strong innings, gave up 5 hits, 1 earned run while walking 1 and striking out 10. Unfortunately for the Bronx Bombers, Mariano Rivera could not hold the lead in the 9th and recorded his 6th blown save of the season.

The Rays won the game in 14 innings 3-2.

On a side note, recently acquired outfielder, Delmon Young, recorded his first hit in pinstripes. Young was 1-for-6 with an rbi.