Archive for June, 2010
Has Javier Vazquez Finally Figured It Out With the »
I think a lot of us owe Javier Vazquez a big time apology. Especially me. In April and early May, I basically had all but packed his bags and tried to ship him back to the National League. I did a popular feature story on how Vazquez would easily fit in with the Mets. A lot of you agreed with the story and some disagreed with it. Some who [...]
MLB Rumor Mill: Roy Oswalt to the Yankees or »
Hello and welcome to today's MLB Rumor Mill! I haven't done a rumor mill for Major League Baseball in a couple of days, so now here is one today! Is there a possibility that Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt could go to the New York Yankees or Washington Nationals? It could be possible. More on that and other rumors on today's rumor mill for [...]
New York Yankees: What If Alex Rodriguez’ Hip »
UPDATE (11:15 PM): Jorge Vazquez played third base Saturday night for Double A Trenton, making every play, including charging a slash bunt in front of him and throwing the runner out. His promotion might be in relation to Marcus Thames being place on the disabled list, and having Chad Huffman promoted from Triple A. But, Vazquez will eventually [...]
Derek Jeter: How One Player Can Be an All-Time Great »
Cal Ripken, Jr., is one of the most celebrated players in baseball history. Practically the Patron Saint of the state of Maryland, Ripken was beloved by home fans and road fans alike. Towards the end of his career, fans would flock to the ballpark in droves in order to catch a glimpse of what was palpably a living legend. Why? [...]
6/11 Minor League Report »
================ (Triple-A) Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (34-28) lost to Charlotte (28-35) 9-5: Box Score - RecapBatting:Reid Gorecki, CF: 1-for-5, RReegie Corona, 2B: 1-for-5Eduardo Nunez, SS: 2-for-5, 2B, RJuan Miranda, DH: 2-for-4, BBChad Huffman, 1B: 2-for-5, 2B, 2 RBI (22), RDavid Winfree, RF: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI (33), RJesus Montero, C: 2-for-4, 2 [...]
MLB Draft: New York Yankee Draft Profiles, Rounds 1-21 »
We here at Bronx Baseball Daily are profiling all 50 players that the Yankees drafted in the 2010 Amateur Draft. So far we have covered draft picks from rounds 1-21. SS Cito Culver is a 17-year-old who can hit and play defense and could one day take over shortstop after Derek Jeter . CF Angelo Gumbs is an amazing athlete and possible starter in [...]
Andy Pettitte Wins 200th Game With Yankees »
When Andy Pettitte decides to retire, he will be remembered by Yankee fans as one of the best pitchers in pinstripes. With the way Pettitte is pitching this season, retirement may not come for several more years. On Friday night at Yankee Stadium, Pettitte became the 35th pitcher to win 200 games as a Yankee as New York knocked off Houston, 4-3, [...]
Major League Baseball: 1975 – The Worst Draft »
Almost certainly the worst job Major League Baseball teams ever did of handicapping baseball talent happened in the 1975 Draft. It was a bad, bad draft on many levels. The first player selected was my all-time biggest draft bust: Danny Goodwin. Adding to the fact that this was the second time Goodwin was the first player selected in the draft, he [...]
Time For Yankees’ Eiland Vacation To End, One »
By Larry Barnes | Yankees ‘n More and The New York Yankees Daily-PressIt is past time for the New York Yankees to have a fulltime pitching coach on staff – a benefit the Yankees haven’t enjoyed for a week and counting. That’s because Dave Eiland has some unnamed personal issue that has kept him away from the team.Call [...]
Addressing The Cliff-Lee-To-The-New York-Yankees »
It's the beginning of June and while the Yankees are in the midst of a pennant race with the Rays, that hasn't been the buzz of the area lately. Nope. The buzz belongs to the possible trade destinations of the Seattle Mariners' left handed pitcher, Cliff Lee. Before the start of the season, I honestly thought Seattle would be a major contender in [...]