Back in the Bronx for the second game of the season on a beautiful day. The big anticipation was to see Burnett who desperately needs this year to turn around from his slumping 2010 season. A.J. didnt diisappoint and looked pretty impressive early. He struggled a bit in the fifth but put in a solid session. Six strikeouts and his infamous curve looking great. I am feeling good. I know its early but AJ really needs this confidence as he has admitted this has become much of a mental issue.

Tex with another monster shot is looking great and hopefully out of his April slumps he is known for. It is great to see him hitting the ball well and only hope he continues.

Russel Martin is introducing himself to New York in good fashion..Going yard in the fifth on a three run bomber to the left field bleachers pretty much sealed the deal and gave us the cushion. Pretty satisfied so far with his play.

A-Rod just simply looks different out there and is just dominating. If you look at his stance at the plate he just looks really comfortable maybe the most I have seen him in a long time.His double in the first was just clutch with men on, something he is not very good at with men on. And that home run was just pure power. Great story with that A-Rod blast, Detroit’s Villareal pitching in his first majot league game and faces one of his idols who then takes him yard, welcome to the major leagues.

Jeter- two hits and 72 away from 3,000.

Game ball goes to A-Rod with an honorable mention to AJ for a good outing fighting a cold.

Side notes; Anyone see Ken Rosenthal? Whats up with that bowtie? Oh yea, he was in the cathedral, makes sense. 🙂