Yankees On the Mend

It appears that help is on it's way to the Bronx. As good as this team has been since the return of Alex Rodriguez, they are about to get even better. Like the first-place Yanks need anymore help, right? Coming off of 17 wins in their past 22 games, the Bombers received encouraging news on the progress of Brian Bruney (right elbow) and Xavier Nady (right elbow). On Sunday, Bruney reported no soreness after a 30-pitch throwing session. Bruney will throw another bullpen session in Boston and pending evaluation, he could be back in the bullpen as early as next week. Alfredo Aceves has become a very formidable addition and throwing Bruney into the mix will only help shore up a bullpen that has lacked consistancy throughout the early-goings of this season. And to add to all of that, with Phil Hughes now in the bullpen, the Yankees have the ingredients to have possibly the best bullpen in the league. As for Nady, he also appears to be making progress as he went 1-4 in an extended spring training game on Friday. Nady also successfully made throws from 75 ft. There is no timetable for his return, but getting him back will add depth to an already potent offense.

Bronx Bombers Living Up to Nickname

Speaking of offense, the Yankees' 88 homeruns trails only the 89 hit by the Rangers. The Major League record is 264 by the 1997 Seattle Mariners, whose lineup featured sluggers Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Jay Buhner. With the way balls are flying out of Yankee Stadium this year, that record could be well in danger of being broken. The Bombers also presently have 8 players who are on pace to hit atleast 20 homeruns. Talk about a pitcher's nightmare!! Go Yanks!!