CUBS SNAG MULLEE FROM YANKS

I know what you're thinking... who is Conor Mullee?  Well, don't let Conor Mullee's mother hear you say that...

Connor Byrne of MLB Trade Rumors writes this of Mr. Mullee:

"The club (Cubs) claimed right-hander Conor Mullee off waivers from the Yankees.

(Photo Credit: Ashley Marshall Photo)
 Mullee, 28, had been a member of the Yankees organization since going in the 24th round of the 2010 draft. Injuries have been highly problematic during his professional career, unfortunately, as he missed nearly all of the 2011-13 campaigns because of various surgeries – including a Tommy John procedure. Remarkably, Mullee persevered through those issues to make his major league debut in 2016, tossing three innings of one-run ball with the Yankees. However, he once again underwent surgery – this time to repair a nerve issue in his elbow – thus ending his season in August."

Despite all that, the Cubs saw something and are taking a chance.  Why not, they just won the World Freaking Series... they apparently think they can do anything now.

(In Photo: Not Actually Conor Mullee's mom)

Nice little nugget. Mullee's mom loves it.

IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN

I didn't expect much, and I was right.

Chad Green took the mound last night for the New York Yankees.  Whatever man... we weren't gonna see Cy Young last night... it was a filler spot and we were just hoping for a win.  We didn't get one, life goes on.

Green went 4 innings, gave up 8 hits and 6 runs.  Then came the other cast of middle relief characters.  Goody, Mullee and Phil Coke gave up the other 6 runs. 

Ultimately, the DBacks tee'd off on the Yankee pitching.  Meanwhile the Yankees only scored 2 runs on 8 hits.  In Arizona... it was kind of a disaster.

Again, I expected nothing from our pitching last night.  I think the Yankees needed to fill a hole and did it, and if there was success.... we live another day.  If not, this was the outcome.  The outcome was ugly.

Final: Diamondback 12 - Yankees 2


 

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