“I Guess We Aren’t Going to Go 162-0″

Perfect line by Joe Girardi to sum up today’s game. Here are a few random thoughts:

Plus ca change – Glad to see that after re-tooling the starting
rotation during the off season, opening day in
Camden Yards was a typical Yankee/Orioles slugfest. CC Sabathia failed
to establish his fastball early in the game. Later, when he made a few
borderline pitches the umpire squeezed him.

Nick Swisher had a great at bat off of the bench. Questions still
surround his ability to make the transition from playing everyday to
becoming a role player, but this was a solid step in the right
direction.

Brett Gardner had himself a game. The sacrifice bunt wasn’t pretty, but it
got the job done. He also picked up an assist from the outfield,
gunning a player at the plate.

Posada caught all 9 innings. I’m still holding my breath until he reports on how he feels Tuesday.

The great thing about baseball is that there is always tomorrow (or in this case Wednesday)!