Archive for August, 2010
New York Yankees: Who Needs To Do What Now »
The state of the New York Yankees has caused legitimate worry. Latest news: ·Alex Rodriguez—out. ·Andy Pettitte—return pushed back to mid-September. ·Nick Swisher, AJ Burnett—playing hurt. Now, the Bombers are tied atop the AL East, as the Tampa Bay Rays have played catch-up. The Boston Red Sox are lurking [...]
Have Fun at The Top, Whoever You Are »
By Brandon Moor August 17, 2010 How far out of reach was Tampa Bay from overtaking the New York Yankees? Last night, the wait crossed the finish line as the Rays stole first place from the Yankees, who owned the top spot for the better part of the season. In a come from behind win against Cliff Lee and the AL Central leading [...]
10 Struggling Stars Whose Turnaround Will Decide the »
As we get ever so close to the end of the 2010 MLB season, the playoff picture has begun to slowly take form. There are six teams in the American division and six teams in the National division fighting for a postseason berth, with everybody else 8 games or more away from even flirting with a wild card. In no specific order, the Yankees, Rays, [...]
New York Yankees: Manic Monday Leads To Seven New »
Fresh off an unacceptable loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees arrived back home to face the Detroit Tigers for a four-game set. Instead of keeping the Tampa Bay Rays at bay, the Yankees lost to the Tigers 3-0, but that is just the icing on the cake. Manic Monday’ is an understatement because it brought on [...]
New York Yankees Need To Call Up Ivan Nova, Now! »
After witnessing yet another poor start by Javier Vazquez on Monday, I believe that it is about time to call upon the services of 23-year-old Ivan Nova. As you may or may not know, Vazquez is going through a stretch of dead arm right now, which is severely limiting his velocity on pitches, which are topping out at 88 miles per hour. He got ripped [...]
Derek Jeter Pathetic Again, Second GIDP Sinks New York »
For the latest on the New York Yankees, check out Yankees 'n More How pathetic does a guy have to be before he finally starts hearing the boos he deserves? That's the question we ask in regards to Derek Jeter, who killed a great chance for a Yankees' walk-off win (or at least extra innings) with his second double play of the night, [...]
Will Jesus Save? Why The Yankees Need Montero »
Let's face it. After Monday's 3-1 loss to the Tigers, most of us will want someone's head for another poor offensive performance. Well, who has become the posterboy for the Yankees' offensive struggles? Most likely, it is Yankees backup catcher Francisco Cervelli, as his production has essentially gone from "hero" to "zero" in [...]
Johnny Damon Hopes To Stay a Detroit Tiger »
In a press conference with media members covering the Yankees, former Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon told reporters that he “hopes want him back next season.” “I love it there. The future is very bright. My experience in Detroit has been great. The team is an up-and-coming team. There are a lot of young kids there who [...]
Tigers Vs. Yankees: A Must Win For New York »
The Yankees open up a four game series against the Detroit Tigers tonight, a series that the Yankees desperately need to win. Coming off of a 3-3 road trip, where they came from behind to beat Cliff Lee and the AL West leading Rangers on Wednesday, and yet got shut out 1-0 by the lowly Kansas City Royals yesterday. To say the least, manager Joe [...]
Yankees-Tigers: Austin Jackson Makes Yankee Stadium »
Much of the attention will be on Johnny Damon when the Tigers open up a four-game series Monday night in the Bronx, but there's another Detroit outfielder with something to prove this week. Austin Jackson is set to make his Yankee Stadium debut in a Tigers uniform, not in the pinstripes many believed they'd see him wearing for many years to come [...]