Though the Yankees dropped the series in Toronto, taking three of four from the Orioles more than made up for it. The team remains atop the division with a chance to gain a bit of distance when they visit the Rays in Tampa Bay.
The Good - Micheal Pineda had a absolutely tremendous week, going 15 innings with 22 strikeouts and just one walk. His performance Sunday afternoon was a thing of beauty as he dominated Baltimore's lineup from top to bottom, setting a new career high in strikeouts (16) in the process. With Tanaka still on the shelf, Pineda has left no question as to who the Yankees ace is.
- Dellin Betances and Andrew Miller are quickly becoming the Yankees deadliest weapons in the bullpen. The pair has still not surrendered an earned run this season and are getting stronger and stronger by the week.
- It looks as if Beltran may get himself going as he put some good a bats together over the weekend. The added stability to the middle of the order would do nicely, especially since that third of it has been hot and cold thus far
The Bad - Sabathia's record has not gotten any better and the lack of run support he's receiving is only compounding matters. The team will have to score more runs when he is on the mound to help him feel more comfortable. C.C. also needs to get better at putting hitters away with two strikes, something he has struggled with the past 3 seasons
- Adam Warren has not made it past the sixth inning and has barely made out of the fifth in any start. He looks to be poised for a move back to the bullpen once Capuano finishes his rehab in the minors. Warren deserves credit for winning the spot in spring training, but it appears his role is best fit for relief duties.
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