Of course, I don't have to bat against Cliff Lee so why would I be afraid of him?
Better yet, why would the Yankees be afraid of Lee?
I don't think they are. Lee is a great pitcher, no doubt about it and his post-season record is perfect (6-0).
However kids, the guy is beatable. For those with short memories, earlier this year in Texas Lee blew a 6-1 lead to the Yanks. Sandy Koufax he isn't.
This is a great opportunity for the Yankees. If they beat Lee, they severely damage the psyche of the Rangers.
As for the opposing moundsman, Andy Pettitte isn't exactly a slouch in the post-season is he? Rangers fans should be worrying about Pettitte just like Yankees fans are dreading facing Lee.
But that is what the post-season is all about. Great pitching matchups and to win the series you'll have to beat great pitchers.
While everyone was jacked up about the Tim Lincecum-Roy Halladay matchup in Game 1 of the NLCS, I'm just as excited about the Lee-Pettitte duel. Both great pitchers but both aren't invincible.
Should be a fun, raucous time in the Bronx.
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Cliff Lee had another spectacular performance against the Yankees last night with 13 strikeouts. He is now 7-0 in his post-season career and an ERA just over 1. He is going to fetch a hefty price in the off-season and probably end up with the Yankees.
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