There’s good news and bad news for MLB’s foremost Savatage fan. The bad news for Mike Piazza is that he collided with Boston’s Mike Lowell during the 6th inning of last night’s 6-4 Red Sox victory. The good news for the New York catcher Oakland DH is that he hurt his right shoulder. Metal Mike is perfectly capable of using his left arm to assert his heterosexuality.
The Journal News’ Peter Abraham is feeling kinda opportunistic upon hearing the latest news from Philly.
News item: Phillies closer Tom Gordon has been sent back to Philadelphia to have his sore right shoulder examined.
Oh, really? I say again, Kyle Farnsworth for Jon Lieber. He is 1-0, 2.57 in 21 innings and has a 1.24 WHIP. The Yankees badly need starters and Krazy Kyle can close for Philly or set-up Brett Myers. Tiffany from Ultimate Banter now calls him Kyle Farnsworthless. Witty girl, that Tiffany.
I’m feeling bullish about Brett Myers’ chances as the Phillies’ closer. Who’d know more about slamming the door on the opposition? Punching out hitters? Beating women on the street? Making the most of a second chance?
Brett Myers and Kyle Farnsworth in the same bullpen? They should start drawing up the restraining orders, stat. Should at least make for some good conversations at The Dugout.
I dont know if Peter Abraham watched last nights Phils/Braves game on ESPN, but at this point, with Freddie Garcia unable to throw a bare minimum
quality start and an erratic Adam Eaton, the Phillies sorely need Lieber in the rotation as long as he is pitching well. Some of us have been saying over and over again that Tom Gordon has been broken down since last August and is no longer able to throw his bread-and-butter curve with any effectiveness and I would be fine with Ole Ten Cent Head or perhaps Geoff Geary (yes, Phils fans, Geary) as closer.