J.A. Happ and the A is for Adjustment

Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsI wrote earlier this week about CC Sabathia and James Paxton, so why not round out a week’s worth of posts with the last left-hander in the Yankees’ rotation, Mr. J.A. Happ?Fortunately, like Paxton, Happ’s coming off a strong start on Friday where he held the Boston Red Sox to one run over five innings, and led the team to a series-opening win.

Happ’s last two starts have been a welcome respite from what’s been an ugly beginning to 2019. He’s given up four runs over 11 innings against the Royals and Red Sox, but all those runs came on two home runs. He’s given up just seven hits and two walks while striking out 15 over that span, so while Happ is still dealing…