Archive for October, 2010
2010 MLB Playoffs: Benching A.J. Burnett a No-Brainer »
It's being reported this morning that A.J. Burnett will not be part of the Yankees' plans in the ALDS against the Twins.Not exactly shocking news, I know. Dudes who lose 15 games and and post 5.26 ERAs don't typically inspire the faith of their manager come playoff time.The good news? After this season, Mr. Burnett only has three years left on his [...]
A.J. Burnett of New York Yankees: The Worst Value in »
A.J. Burnett will not be in the Yankees' ALDS rotation according to some sources. They will go with the highly expected threesome of Sabathia, Pettitte, and Hughes. Game 4 would see Sabathia pitch again, on short rest. The rest of the series, if it went further, would have Pettitte pitching again on normal rest because of the off day. This is [...]
A.J. Burnett Out of Yankees ALDS Rotation »
Via the NY Post: Because of A.J. Burnett‘s miserable season, the Yankees will use , Andy Pettitte and Phil Hughes in the best-of-five series that opens tomorrow night against the AL Central champion Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis. Even though Burnett was 1-0 with 1.54 ERA in two games against the Twins this year, it would be [...]
Bernie Williams Interview: Life With and Without the »
One of Bernie Williams' most memorable conversations with the late George Steinbrenner had nothing to do with baseball. About eight or nine years ago, the Yankees suspended their annual Family Day at the Stadium, an event during which the players were able to bring their children to play around on the field. Williams' wife, Waleska, was upset [...]
MLB Playoff Schedule 2010: Ranking the Pitching »
Marquee pitching matchups are what playoff baseball is all about. Men like Curt Schilling and John Smoltz built their legacies in the harsh crucible of October, and now a new set of aces is ready to take center stage and make that sort of impact themselves. Some, like Texas Rangers ace Cliff Lee, have already established their postseason prowess. [...]
MLB PLAYOFFS 2010: Phil Hughes, Not Sabathia Or »
The pressure is on Phil Hughes, not Sabathia or Pettitte, as the Yankees seek the repeat. Last season, during the playoffs and the World Series, the Yankees relied heavily, almost entirely, on the arms of Andy Pettitte and C.C Sabathia in their quest to obtain their 27th World Series title. Yankees Manager Joe Girardi had little choice [...]
Yankees Ultimate Playoff Preview And DS Predictions »
By Vincent Z. Mercogliano A lot has been made over the fact that the New York Yankees missed their chance to finish first in AL East and secure home-field advantage. But in all honesty, the Yanks' fall from first to fourth in the AL (which forces them to travel to Minnesota) is not what should have Yankee fans worried. Yes, the Yankees are a [...]
MLB Playoff Predictions: The 15 Biggest Questions »
You can spend all season waiting for the playoffs. You can design a roster around winning a seven-game series. You can run simulations and statistical analysis until you're blue in the face.But you still won't be ready for October.Each year, problems and uncertainties arise, and even the best teams are forced to face the unpleasant reality that [...]
New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins: 2010 ALDS Preview »
The Philadelphia Phillies may be the favorite in the National League, but the four teams representing the American League aren’t separated by much. The Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, nor New York Yankees really stand out, which adds to the excitement. However, it does please me to say the Yankees aren’t the cream of [...]
New York Yankees-Minnesota Twins ALDS Series »
Breaking down the ALDS, part one I looked at pure statistical numbers of both the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins. Part two, is what I see as the pros and cons, which both teams before heading into Game One on Wednesday evening. What are each team’s pros and cons? Minnesota Twins Let’s state the obvious advantage for the Twins in [...]