Well we've not seen a trade deadline day like this around here for some time. McCann can still go to Atlanta, Vin reminded me. The four o'clock deadline was just if you wanted the players to be eligible for the post season. That's not a worry for Atlanta.
So tonight we're likey to see a shell of a team going through the motions.
Not necessarily, says Vin. That was the Tampa sweep. Now that the dread and anticipation is for the most part over, I think we'll see the guys who remain play a lot looser. I feel like they just want to get out there and play this out of their systems. God knows I wish I could.
Besides the Mets have been a mess lately, and the Big Man has pitched well against them in the past. And our boys, while bad with runners in scoring position, aren't the worst in the league. That would be the Mets....
Not exactly a ringing endorsement, says I.
What the hell do you want says Vin. We just had a fire sale and the Mets, although playing like total shit, still have a shot at the post season. They need this game. On paper they've got much more incentive, but baseball like any other sport isn't played on paper. I think we need this game too in a way, and with no pressure, I think we'll get it.
So there we have it. Yankees to win.
GLTA!
8/1/16 7:10pm MLB Baseball 915 New York Yankees -110* vs New York Mets (C Sabathia - L must Start L Verrett - R must Start)