Archive for October, 2010
Joe Girardi’s Binder Gets Shakespearean, Takes »
Hello there! Perhaps you recognize me? You'll often see Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees, bent over me in the team's dugout, flipping through my pages and perusing my invaluable information. You know, they say experience is the teacher of all things. That's what Joe has me for. I hold all the past experience he requires to [...]
Yankee Pride: The Future of the Core Four »
The members of the "Core Four" have been the faces of the New York Yankees for many years. As the 2010 season comes to a close, one must realize that the Core Four cannot go on forever.Andy Pettitte turns 39.Derek Jeter turns 37.Jorge Posada turns 40.The Great Mariano Rivera turns 41 this November.The great question is: How many more years will [...]
Victor Martinez To New York Yankees Makes Too Much »
Courtesy of Yankees 'n More You hear a lot of names mentioned as possible offseason targets for the New York Yankees. Cliff Lee, of course, gets more attention than anybody else, and rightly so. Then there are guys like soon-to-be free agent outfielders Carl Crawford and Jason Werth. Even names like Zack Greinke and Johnny Damon have [...]
The Juggernaut New York Yankees Are Filled With False »
If you look at the Yankees' 2010 season with an objective lens, this team was lucky to get past the first round of the playoffs. This so-called dynasty is far from it if you look closely at what they can lose and what is replacing it. Jorge Posada is a 38-year-old catcher on his last legs. By the way, he makes nearly $13 million for [...]
Josh Hamilton Vs. Mickey Mantle: MLB’s Top 20 »
We all know of the baseball greats, the players whose performances have stood the tests of time. Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musial, Lefty Grove, not to mention the obvious ones. We know of those who are leading the charge in today's game. Josh Hamilton, Tim Lincecum, Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer, just to name a few.The best in the game match up [...]
Robinson Cano’s Rise: From Doghouse To Penthouse »
With the sting of the New York Yankees loss to the Texas Rangers in the American League Championship Series still fresh in the minds of many Yankee fans, many are demanding drastic changes. The uninspired six game defeat to the upstart Rangers will surely result in some roster turnover. Pitching coach Dave Eiland has already had his fate [...]
Why Major League Baseball’s Playoff System Is »
Of all the major pro sports leagues, Major League Baseball's postseason is the least valid at crowning a champ. This is for a number of reasons. There is good news, however. Many positive tweaks to the playoff structure have already been discussed. Time to shed light on just what is missing, and what actions should be taken. [...]
Dr. Lou Tells Us How to Fix Baseball: Stop the »
By Dr. Louis Marmon Baseball has loads of issues. The bats shatter and impale baserunners. The games are too long, and so is the season. Since when is the World Series supposed to be played in November? It is also clear that Bud Selig isn’t creative enough to figure out a way to effectively use instant replay. He claims that [...]
2011 New York Yankees: Almost Time To Go on Offseason »
Not repeating and no longer reigning as champions was not the game plan the New York Yankees had at the start of the 2010 season. Losing the ALCS to the Texas Rangers was heartbreaking. The Bombers elimination seemed almost unreal, as the Yankees were the stronger ball-club all season long. The blame-game is in full swing in New York, pointing [...]
Everyone’s Laughing at The NY Yankees »
Well, baseball fans: That inevitable time of year has, once again, come around.It’s the time of year when all of us get to jump up and down, laugh and celebrate.But wait, let me explain what we’re laughing at, and why we’re all laughing.Since 1901, the New York Yankees organization has been in existence.That means that [...]