Archive for July, 2010
MLB Fantasy Power Rankings: Rangers, Rays, Yankees Top »
These rankings are based on a 300 point system, 150 for offensive production and 150 for pitching production. 30 points (one point for each team) is the highest total any team can receive in a given category. For instance, if the Rays lead the league in HR’s, they will get 30 points for that category. The five offensive categories [...]
Robinson Cano Pulls Out of Home Run Derby »
Most people make way too big a deal about the drop-off players experience after participating in the Home Run Derby. It’s more likely statistical regression than anything else. Nevertheless, Yankee coaches did not want Robinson Cano participating in this year’s Home Run Derby, and it looks like they are getting their way. According to [...]
Jorge Vazquez Could Provide Bench Depth from Within »
Where would the Yankees bullpen have been last season without Alfredo Aceves? Probably right about where they are right now without him. And LHP Manny Banuelos is one of the top pitching prospects in the organization. What do these two players have in common? The Yankees signed both of them out of Mexico. They actually have a third player they [...]
Slump Busters: Mark Teixeira and A-Rod Heating Up for »
It has been a sub par year for several Yankees in 2010 so far, but two major weapons for the Bronx Bombers are starting to return to form. Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira have had a fantastic past couple of weeks and are showing glimpses of their former selves. A-Rod had been driving in runs, but his power numbers were way down and it looked as [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Cliff Lee To the Yankees if Price is »
The Twins, Mets, Rangers, Phillies, Tigers, and Rays have all been rumored to be interested in trading for Mariners’ pitcher Cliff Lee in recent weeks. Lee has also gained interest from the Yankees—even though they have a rotation that goes five deep. Still, the Yankees want Lee. They really do, but right now, there isn’t a [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Grand Slams, Mariano Rivera, »
If 2009 was the year of the walk-off then 2010 is the year of the grand slam. Alex Rodriguez belted one last night that put the Yankees ahead for good as they went on to win 6-1 behind a strong performance by CC Sabathia . Here are some notes: A-Rod’s grand slam was the 21st of his career tying him with Manny Ramirez for second place [...]
MLB: The Home Run Derby’s 10 Greatest »
Twenty-five years ago, Dave Parker was the first Home Run Derby champion, belting six home runs to defeat a field that included Jim Rice and future Hall of Famers Eddie Murray, Carlton Fisk, Cal Ripken Jr., and Ryne Sandberg at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Since 1985, the Home Run Derby has provided some of the greatest moments in baseball [...]
Yankees-Athletics: Alex Rodriguez and C.C. Sabathia »
Alex Rodriguez provided most of the offense and CC Sabathia took care of the Oakland offense Monday night. Rodriguez homered twice and drove in five, while Sabathia allowed one run in 7.2 innings as New York defeated Oakland, 6-1, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. New York won their fourth straight and guaranteed their fifth consecutive [...]
Temporary Roster Fixes For the New York Yankees »
The Yankees have been forced to shuffle around their roster due to injuries this season. Their bullpen and designated hitter spot in their lineup. Players like Al Aceves, Sergio Mitre, Nick Johnson and Marcus Thames, who, while not bona fide stars, all do play a particular role on the 2010 Yankees. The Yankees have had to make do with [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Will The New York Yankees Gamble and »
He's currently the most coveted pitcher out on the trade market. They are the best team in baseball trying to defend their championship. The Yankees and Cliff Lee, seems like a trade everyone is expecting or debating about that could, might, or won't happen. But here is the big question: Will the Yankees pull the trigger and make a deal with the [...]