first, congratulations to Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, and Mark Teixeira for putting on a great show at the 2009 All-Star Game.
Okay, here is the Official DailySkew Yankees Report Card. Grades are assigned based on overall production vs other players in the league, expectations, playing time, and improvement (or regression) from last year.
Yankees 25-Man Roster
Mark Teixeira: A- His only flaw is his streakiness.
Derek Jeter: A- I thought he was getting old, but his stats show he’s still one of the best SS.
Johnny Damon: B+ His new power is from taking advantage of New Yankee Stadium.
Jorge Posada: B His hamstring injury slowed his bat down this year, but he’s still a top catcher.
Alex Rodriguez: B Was on the DL for so long, but his HR + Walk stats are super.
Melky Cabrera: B He started hot but tailed off like the 4th outfielder he is. Great D. and clutch.
Hideki Matsui: B When he’s healthy he’s a great DH.
Brett Gardner: B He has shown that he may become Brett Butler or Chuck Knoblauch one day.
Nick Swisher: B- Started off looking like Babe Ruth, but regressed back to his normal stats.
Robinson Cano: B- I thought he had everything solved in April, but he isn’t still consistent.
Jose Molina: D+ Was on the DL.
Cody Ransom: F This was his chance to step up. He will regret if for the rest of his life.
Eric Hinkse: Incomplete.
CC Sabathia: B+ The workhorse has yet to become a stud like Roy Halladay this year.
A.J. Burnett: B What a streaky guy. I think it’s all based on what he’s feeling a given day.
Andy Pettitte: C Andy is Andy, but he hasn’t pitched well at New Yankee Stadium at all.
Joba Chamberlain: C- A 5-inning pitcher with good overall stats for a 4th starter.
Chien-Ming Wang: F Revealed to be a head-case and a slow healer.
Mariano Rivera: A Heeeeeeeeee’s baaaaaaack.
Alfredo Aceves: A- Should have made the team out of Spring Training; guy is great.
Phil Hughes: B+ Couldn’t get it together as a starter in a few starts, but is a bullpen stopper.
Phil Coke: C Better than Marte as lefty specialist, but Coke was supposed to be much better.
David Robertson: C- He may have a good ERA + K’s, but he walks too many and gives up HRs.
Brian Bruney: D Looks like he will be bouncing on and off the DL for the bulk of his career.
Brett Tomko: D Mop it up, buddy. Mop it up.
Jonathon Albaledejo: D+ Has become cannon fodder, with sparks of being good. Was in AAA.
Mark Melancon: Incomplete.
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yankees are people from new york all Brits no that.
but u always call English people "British" and Scottish people Scottish even thro there "British" to
oops! You did rate everyone!
I would give C.C. an A for effort after today's game 7/18/09!!
Did you rate A-Rod?