The Garbage Man Does It Again

I guess the cut on the finger is completely healed because Freddy was out there spinning his magical junk again and navigating his way through the Oriole lineup with the same mind-bending wizardry he displayed in his first 2 starts against Baltimore this season.  If you're keeping score at home, that's now 3 total runs allowed against Baltimore in 18 innings of work for The Garbage Man this year.  Too bad they aren't going to be around for the playoffs.

You could almost make the argument now that Freddy has been the Yankees second best pitcher this season.  He's been consistent, effective, and a great value.  With the contract they signed him to, the Yankees are paying Garcia $136,363.64 per win this year, with more games still to go.  By comparison, A.J. Burnett is "earning" $1,833,333.33 per win this year.

And kudos to Joe for being smart and not pushing Freddy.  6 innings and 88 pitches is more than enough for a first game back.

That's a +1 for Freddy in the rotation race.  Ball's in Phil's court now.