WHY JESUS MAKES THE YANKEES BETTER

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Ian Begley of ESPN has a nugget about how Joe Girardi stated that Russell Martin would be the main catcher, catching every playoff game. Read it HERE. Girardi says: "I think he’s more than capable of playing every day, every playoff game behind home plate. That’s not really a question in my mind."
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Now, that's no surprise, the real concern is the backup. Who would it be? With Austin Romine being terrific defensively, it would be a logical choice, but don't forget Jesus Montero and his incredible bat and he could also catch by the way. But look at the bat for a moment; the kid is batting .346 with 4 home runs and 12 RBIs and an OBP of .414 right now. Montero can be the Yankees designated hitter in the playoffs, but if Russell Martin we're to get hurt or couldn't play, he can clearly catch if needed and Jorge Posada can slide into the DH role.(Photo: Getty)
Justin Havens of ESPN has a great piece about Jesus Montero today and the need to have him in the lineup. Read it HERE. He writes:

"Montero has been the Yankees’ best performer since his call-up on Sept. 1...he’s posted a .438 batting average on balls in play and a 27.8 percent line-drive rate, both of which would lead MLB, so they’re essentially unsustainable. However, it is reasonable to expect he will continue to represent an upgrade on what the team had received from its designated hitters to this point. Specifically, Montero has already outproduced Jorge Posada despite more than 300 fewer plate-appearances."
And let's take a moment to pat Bleeding Yankee Blue on the back too, ok? On September 1st, we posted WHY MONTERO WILL STIMULATE THE YANKEES. Well, he has... You're welcome.
Look, I'm no mind reader, but it was clear that this kid was going to be something special. Anyone could have written that piece. The fact of the matter is having youngsters with potential in an already energized lineup mixed with seasoned veterans, younger guys, and free agent signings brings a span of experience, players feed off each other, and the kids get woven in nicely. What? It doesn't make sense? As a 1996 Derek Jeter... I'm sure he'd tell you.

No doubt, Montero's on a tear. No doubt the Yankees are on a tear... No doubt we're rolling toward 28. I can't wait.

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