Quick Bits: Recap, Marte, Monument Park

Here are three quick items to start the day:

• Streets of Blood trailer
• Yesterday, the Yankees defeated the Orioles, 2-1, thanks to good pitching by Andy Pettitte and a walk-off home run by Hideki Matsui. I also have to point out the great Yankee defense exhibited throughout, especially in the top of inning number 8, when two runs were saved at home. This victory—their fourth consecutive win—was an important one for the Yankees as they tied the Red Sox for first place in the AL East. Ha! Take that, John Henry.
• Damaso Marte continues to rehab and will pitch for Scranton later today. Marte has pitched for the Gulf Coast League, thus far, giving up 1 ER over 2 innings pitched (2 K, 2 H). The Yankees have noted that they would like to have two left-handed relievers Virus move in their bullpen, therefore, Marte is an important piece to the Yankees’ pitching puzzle. If he can return, then Brian Cashman won’t be forced to acquire a lefty via trade (I think a trade will occur if Marte experiences a significant setback).
• Finally, according to Tyler Kepner, Monument Park will not be moved and will remain in its current location. Lonn Trost, the Yankees’ “chief operating officer,” stated that such a move would be logistically “implausible.” Many folks have commented about the park’s location, as it is somewhat hidden in CF. However, when I went through it the other day I really had no complaints regarding its location. Based on my own experience, the main problem is that the corridor leading into Monument Park is far too narrow and dark. It has a “back alley” feel that needs to be altered.