But I've decided to be positive about him as long as possible, since I've failed at my attempt to be positive about the Yankees' permanent homelessness. So actually, I'm going to credit the early lead he provided Sabathia with giving CC the confidence/comfort level he needed to have his first truly dominant start of the year.
I'm also not going to say that we finally saw "the real CC." We've been seeing the real CC all along. A good pitcher, but not a great one, who has flashes of brilliance like last night. We got him because we needed starters. We drastically overpaid for him because the Yankees show love by wasting money, just as they expect their fans to do. However, if the man could continue getting run support, and Captain Buzzcut would continue letting him stay in when he has a lead so the bullpen can't blow it, he could certainly prove himself to be the #1 starter we've told ourselves he is.
Too bad that will never happen.
Wait! Positive thoughts! Good thing that has finally started to happen. Let's hope it continues.
As a side note, why are we in Baltimore again for the second time in 5 weeks? Who makes these schedules? They're absurd.
And Alex: I still don't like you, but thanks for the runs. Now sit down and shut up until it's time to play again.
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