Chien-Ming Wang didn't make it through the first inning his last time out. He gave up six earned runs to the Reds in two-thirds of an inning, the shortest start he could remember making since he was in the minor leagues in 2003. For pitching coach Dave Eiland, that made yesterday an important start for Wang. "Absolutely," Eiland said. "He made the adjustments that he needed to make." "Every time I go to the mound for me is important," Wang said.
Wang pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in the Yankees' 6-1 win over the Blue Jays yesterday, with nine of the 11 outs he recorded coming on ground balls. That was even more significant in the Yankees' minds, because the Blue Jays have given Wang fits of late. He was 0-2 with a 6.35 ERA in three starts against them last season. Continue
I think Wang just needed to work some kinks out. He is a great pitcher, and I am looking forward to a good season for The Yanks!
Posted by: jason | March 12, 2008 at 09:10 AM