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Things are looking up after the weekend, but with the Rays dropping 3 to the Sox, we need to keep it going. Jeter, Cano, and the kid pitchers are obviously concerning, but there are some positives, too. One interesting point about Wang's materful start this year that has not been discusses by Steve are his strikeouts. He's now up to 6.4 K/9, which is well above his previous career average. Seems like he's finally getting guys to swing and miss, and that's pretty darn helpful. The guy's been really good for a couple of years now, but liable to be killed by the Yanks' defense if too many grounders got through. Now, though, he could be on track for the Cy Young.

Also on the bright side in Melkman- increased walks and power this year, to go with pretty good infield defense. And he's just 23. Even Cano is taking more walks this year than usual (leaving unexplained Jeter's completely uncharacteristic lack of patience), though it hasn't helped him much. Maybe he should go back to swinging at everything.