WHY EASTER MEANS A NEW BEGINNING

Easter Sunday means a lot of things for a lot of people. To some it represents change, or a clean slate. To some, it simply represents a sign that Spring is here with warm weather and allergies. Others worship Jesus and his rising from the dead. And, still others say it represents a new beginning.(photo: Getty)
Today, nothing could be more obvious to Freddy Garcia today that is a new beginning is here, for sure. Change has come, and it's time to make a statement. Freddy Garcia, who's been struggling the past few years due to injury, is about to make his second start for the Yankees and if he really wants to get in the Yankee fans good graces, a win will win us all over today...especially on Easter Sunday. His first performance was terrific last outing, but clearly, it was a veteran performance and it showed in every pitch he threw. All that did for Yankee fans was it left us longing for more Freddy.

If Garcia was to go out today in Baltimore and pitch his heart out like he did in his first outing, to him and to many of us, it would represent a new beginning for sure. The point is confidence will come with a win today, the Yankees will rally and the fans will embrace. In other words, it's a big day for Freddy.
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The Orioles will have something to prove today and don't forget, they have a decent team. But offensively, if the Yankees are patient at the plate again today, hopefully the same thing unfolds, early lead, a cushion for Garcia, and things fall into place. I'm not saying they should score 13 runs, I'm saying they need to help out our veteran today. Hopefully the big guns continue. Wouldn't that be nice.

On a small note, I just want to thank everyone who's been reading Bleeding Yankee Blue since September when it began. The loyalty is incredible. The notes are much appreciated. I wanted to take a moment and Thank you on this Easter Sunday.

Today represents a new beginning. Assignment... Keep the line moving and never look back. Let's rally the troops as we continue into the Spring and into the Summer. The New York Yankees are about the dominate the AL East and we can thank the Good Lord for that.

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