IF THE HUNGRY YANKEES ARE LOOKING TO DOMINATE DOWN THE STRETCH...

Why not upgrade on our closer situation?  

Sports Illustrated has a very interesting article about trying to get the closing role right for the Yankees... and it starts with a guy like Giovanny Gallegos. Check this out:

"...while the Yankees are hoping Holmes will rediscover his footing down the stretch, they could take a flier on an old friend in Giovanny Gallegos.

Gallegos was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the deadline, and the team was hoping to trade him prior to 6 p.m. on July 30. That didn't happen, which means if he goes unclaimed on waivers he will be released.

Should Gallegos hit the open market, the Yankees could attempt to bring back the former Cardinals' closer, who has lost his way. Gallegos had a 6.53 ERA in 20.2 innings in St. Louis this season. That said, he posted a 2.53 ERA in his final 10.2 innings with the Cardinals."

Great question and great idea? What would it hurt? After all, the Yankees offense has been incredible once again, and all we need to do is figure out what we need to get going when it comes to our pen and closing down the opponent.  I endorse this idea and love it.

Truth be told, I am a fan of Clay Holmes these days... but some games he just can't do the job.  Maybe having 2 closers could help, or at least throw some competition into the closer role. We have no idea how it would go, but I would suggest the Holmes / Gallegos combo could turn into a pretty significant Rivera / Wetteland combination.... and we all know how well that worked out.

Something to think about... Happy Sunday everyone.