Sunday, April 12, 2015

Lots of Questions Surround Today's SPs

Clay Buchholz versus Masahiro Tanaka.  Lots of questions surround both starting pitchers.  Can Buck duplicate his great opening day performance & prove he is back to his 2013 form?  If so, maybe he can become a legit #1 starter for this staff.  It's still early, but 2 good outings in a row would certainly quiet the critics.  On the other side, can Tanaka & his fragile right arm comeback from a poor opening day showing of only 4 innings?  On MLB Pedro Martinez said he thinks Tanaka is at 65% health & it's difficult to throw when you are injured.  If Tanaka is only a figment of his 2014 form, the Yankees are in for a long, long season.  So lots to prove for both pitchers.  Pressure is off Buck since the Sox already won this series with 2 wins on the Friday night / Saturday morning marathon & Saturday afternoon.  More pressure on the Yankees & Tanaka who are tring to save face by not getting swept at home & starting the new season 1-5.  A sweep would be great!    

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