Archive for September, 2010
Is Tony Pena the Next Florida Marlins Manager? »
Via MLB.com: "Having previous big league managing experience will be a plus for those under consideration to manage the Marlins in 2011. "Meeting the criteria is Tony Pena. "Currently the Yankees bench coach, Pena spent parts of four seasons (2002-05) managing the Royals. In 2003, he was named the American League Manager of the [...]
Jorge Posada: New Trick By an Old Dog Saves the Day »
Jorge Posada had become something of a forgotten man around the Yankee Universe this season.He's always stayed in the shadows of New York's starry landscape when you think about it, which is pretty amazing when you realize he's one of the greatest offensive catchers to ever play the game.If the Core Four was U2, then Posada would obviously be [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Hughes, Teixeira, Pettitte, »
The Yankees won a roller coaster last night to take back first place, but like I said, last night—it doesn’t mean much if they can’t win tonight to stay atop the AL East. Going for them is Phil Hughes, who is making his first start since being skipped in the rotation to limit his innings. Here are some notes— Hughes has [...]
Yankees-Rays Pitching Preview: Fighting For First »
It was another nail-biting, extra innings game for the New York Yankees who needed to win and did. Now, the Bombers are back in first place after losing it for 24 hours to the Tampa Bay Rays. Only a half-game separates the two ball-clubs making Wednesday night’s outcome a declaration for who ever wins. That is until next week when the Rays [...]
New York Yankees: Can the Bombers Win World Series »
Almost a year ago, September 13, Joe Girardi was a ticked off manager. Even though the Yankees had the best record in the game (92-52) and a seven-game lead in the AL East over the Boston Red Sox, Girardi had been tossed out of a close game against the Orioles for arguing balls and strikes. The bases were loaded in the bottom of the [...]
New York Yankees Back in First After 8-7 Win Over »
The Yankees overcame a seven-run fifth inning, battled back to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 in 10 innings, and regained first place in the AL East. Here are some highlights: The two biggest highlights were a pair of great defensive plays late in the game. The first was a great diving catch in center by Curtis Granderson to and the 9th inning. The [...]
Yankees Notes: AL East, Swisher, De La Rosa, and Jay-Z »
It’s been pretty harsh watching the Yankees these days, but like I said the other day, if they are blowing games because of the likes of Chad Gaudin and Sergio Mitre, two players who might not even be on the playoff roster, it’s hard to kill them over it. Those aren’t the only mistakes, but if the offense were clicking [...]
MLB: Second-Place New York Yankees Fall To First-Place »
Fourth devastating outcome in a row for the New York Yankees, third walk-off loss, and no longer do they hold the best record in baseball. That honor now belongs to the Tampa Bay Rays, who take a half-game lead in the AL East standings. The Yankees just can’t seem to catch a break, as things just keep getting worse. Monday's pitching [...]
New York Yankees: Plenty of Blame To Go Around at »
I suppose the expected move today is to go on a rant about what a fool Joe Girardi is for bringing in Sergio Mitre last night against the Rays.I'm supposed to be livid that David Robertson was overlooked, that Mariano Rivera was left on ice, that the unimpeachable Joba Chamberlain wasn't there to stop Carl Crawford Carlos Pena Evan Longoria Reid [...]
New York Yankees: Losing Seven of Eight Is Not the End »
With a 1-0 loss to Tampa Bay, the Yankees dropped out of first place for the first time since August 3. They've lost seven of their past eight games, three via the walk-off. No one player has been entirely blameless during the stretch and many players have played poorly, or not at all. Some players are dealing with injuries—Nick [...]