Yankees fans are screaming and running, and those sticking around are planning a revolt – all this in response to a 9-10 ballclub. That's what happens when you spend $423.5 million on people. Expectations are in the ridiculous stage and weaknesses are blown up like hot balloons after every loss. There are varying opinions behind another Yankees’ slow start. Joe Girardi can’t manage. The underbelly of the bullpen stinks. Joba Chamberlain should not be starting ...
... I’m out of breath. Yes there are big problems, but last I checked the season doesn’t end in late April. That said, I’ve already been feeding the YES Blog with hearty meals, including open letters to CC Sabathia and Phil Hughes. Last week presented a look back at one of the longest games in history that ended in dramatic fashion and a look ahead at the Yankees’ first meeting with the Red Sox, one that didn’t turn out so well.
Next time anyone cries over what’s wrong with the Yankees, see the Rangers, who as of this writing seem destined for a collapse. Firing the coach solves all problems, right? Yeah, Tom Renney had his shortcomings, but he never let unruly fans cause him to throw water bottles or brandish a stick in a threatening manner. That’s John Tortorella for you. He’s cracked the whip, but the power play is still atrocious and the offense blacks out when it matters the most. And it’s been proven that Tortorella is more immature than Sean Avery. Another day in the life of the Rangers organization.
A couple of weeks ago I landed an exclusive interview with Chuck Liddell to discuss his fight with Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Retirement wasn’t an option, insisted The Iceman, adding he was in the best shape of his life for a bout that either would re-launch or sink his career. It turned out it was the latter, but he’s (probably) leaving with his head high. One of his coaches was Howard Davis Jr., gold medalist in the 1976 Summer Olympic games. He works for American Top Team and is promoting his first MMA show in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Davis is a native Long Islander (Glen Cove) and a great guy. I was glad to learn he found his second calling.
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