Archive for October, 2010
ALCS Game 4: Why A.J. Burnett Will Pitch the New York »
A.J. Burnett has the fate of the New York Yankees in his enigmatic hands when he takes the hill tonight in the Bronx. However, this time he may accomplish what he sets out to do. Burnett is not your ordinary pitcher. He possesses above average pitches for everything he throws, especially his fastball-curveball combination. Scouts would genuinely [...]
ALCS Game 3: Cliff Lee Locked in, Yankees Offense »
There's no way you can take away from what Cliff Lee did last night.Trust me, I'd love to. I wish I could say it had something to do with his "magic" hat, a pact with Satan, or some potent HGH cocktail guzzled before first pitch, but I just can't.It was, quite truly, one of the greatest pitching performances in postseason history. Eight innings, [...]
Yankees-Rangers ALCS: A.J. Burnett Is the Right Call »
I know most people are calling for CC Sabathia on three days' rest, including some national sportswriters. I am not a Yankees fan, but I truly believe in order to win this series, the Yankees have to pitch A.J. Burnett in Game 4 and hope for the best. There are several reasons why pitching Burnett is the right decision. First, despite his [...]
Atlanta Braves: Former Yankee Melky Cabrera Gets »
Got Melky? Not anymore. Just saw this on MLBTraderumors.com: “The Braves released Melky Cabrera, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. Cabrera, who joined the Braves in last winter’s Javier Vazquez trade, was a non-tender candidate after a disappointing season in Atlanta. The 26-year-old hit just [...]
Chicago Cubs Choose Mike Quade As Manager »
Reports are in that the Chicago Cubs have taken off the interim tag from manager Mike Quade. Quade, the 53-year-old manager who has been serving as interim manager since the retirement of Lou Piniella after the season, is finally getting his shot at managing the big leagues. The cubs reportedly signed Quade to a two-year deal with [...]
Joe Girardi Won’t Go: Chicago Cubs Sign Mike »
From Buster Olney: “Breaking news from ESPNChicago: Mike Quade is getting a two-year deal to stay as the Cubs manager.” This is a point of notice for New York Yankees fans, who were keeping an eye on the Cubs' managerial position because Yankee skipper Joe Girardi was considered to be on the short list of candidates for the job. [...]
ALCS 2010: Yankees Squander Best Chance at Beating »
The Rangers' Cliff Lee was masterful yet again last night in New York, striking out 13 Yankees in eight innings without allowing a run as he helped push Texas ahead, two games to one in the American League Championship Series. For their part, the Yankees squandered their best pitching performance of the ALCS to date, letting Andy Pettitte's [...]
2010 ALCS Game 3: Cliff-Less New York Yankees Lose to »
Even knowing the Texas Rangers had Cliff Lee on the mound, the New York Yankee fans arrived at the game ready for a win and made it loud and clear That dream became a nightmare pretty fast, as Lee brought his A-plus game once again and the Rangers won 8-0. So, instead fans left confused, discouraged and embarrassed. Below are the three dilemmas I [...]
ALCS 2010: Cliff Lee Stifles New York Yankees as Texas »
The New York Yankees crowd rose to their feet, cheering on their team. But what they were cheering was indicative of the start put together by a certain Texas Rangers unflappable left-handed pitcher. The ovation formulated when a Yankees hitter worked a three-ball count—nothing more. This is how dominant Cliff Lee—their nonchalant, [...]
ALCS 2010: After Game 3 Loss, Should New York Yankees »
It was unclear which starter would go in game three for the Yankees after the ace they courted in a trade earlier this year jilted them again with yet another magnificent playoff performance. The worst shut out home loss in Yankee history came during a start for their left hander who is the most prolific winners in MLB playoff history: Andy [...]