A sweep of the Red Sox in Boston capped off a very fruitful week that saw the club vault itself atop the AL East. It was all systems go as the Yankees handles themselves very well against their two division foes. The team looks very confident in itself right now and if they can stay consistent, it could mean good things going forward.
The Good - Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances have looked nearly untouchable, surrendering no earned runs in 28 combined innings to go along with 48 strikeouts. They are quickly becoming a dangerous duo that is sure to strike fear into the hearts of the entire Major Leagues.
- Jacoby Ellsbury flashed a steady bat, going 14-for-26 (.538) and collecting hits in all six games the team played. His ability to set the table for the Yankee offense was important to this weeks success and will be vital for the games to come. Combining him with Brett Gardner makes for a interesting dynamic should prove its worth if he keeps this up.
The Bad - Masahiro Tanaka's injury is a huge blow to the starting rotation that now must step up in his absence. The recurrence of the slight UCL tear is an alarming sign that he could be headed for Tommy John surgery if the arm cannot heal within the month. The decision to pitch him at the end of last season is proving to be a foolish one as the Yankees could be without the services of their ace for next calender year.
- Carlos Beltran has struggled mightily all season to produce for the Yankees. He entered the week batting a mere .161 in 15 games and unable to find any type of consistency at the dish. He did collect two hits in each of the two games he played at Fenway so things could be turning around for the beleaguered right fielder, but we will have to wait and see.
- Jacoby Ellsbury flashed a steady bat, going 14-for-26 (.538) and collecting hits in all six games the team played. His ability to set the table for the Yankee offense was important to this weeks success and will be vital for the games to come. Combining him with Brett Gardner makes for a interesting dynamic should prove its worth if he keeps this up.
The Bad - Masahiro Tanaka's injury is a huge blow to the starting rotation that now must step up in his absence. The recurrence of the slight UCL tear is an alarming sign that he could be headed for Tommy John surgery if the arm cannot heal within the month. The decision to pitch him at the end of last season is proving to be a foolish one as the Yankees could be without the services of their ace for next calender year.
- Carlos Beltran has struggled mightily all season to produce for the Yankees. He entered the week batting a mere .161 in 15 games and unable to find any type of consistency at the dish. He did collect two hits in each of the two games he played at Fenway so things could be turning around for the beleaguered right fielder, but we will have to wait and see.
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