Yankees: Call to the Bullpen And A Plan To Fix Things

Making The Bullpen Better

Tyler Clippard was quietly one of the better relief pitchers in the game for the second half of the season. Pitchers dream of the second half that he put together for the Yankees. He opened some eyes and turned some heads along the way not to mention making it clear to the Yankees and Girardi that he means business.

Clippard has the adequacy to make the big three of this season. He can assure the Yankees fans and the pitching staff that this season if the game gets into the seventh inning it is over. He boasted an astounding 2.49 ERA  en route to 12 holds and two saves for the Yankees as he went on to pitch in 25.1 innings striking out 26, while only allowing seven earned runs.

His control is something that he could work on, however, as he threw four wild pitches and allowed 11 walks (two intentional). Although, he has settled into his own with his setup role and he has become the definition of doing what it takes to win a ball game.

He went from the closer with 32 saves, and five blown saves in Washington to 2 saves one blown for the Yankees, but 12 holds. He understands what his job is on the team, and with his hopefully continued success he will be able to help the Yankees win just like last season.