Archive for October, 2010
Andy Pettitte Was Injured for the Yankees Playoff Run? »
By Eric Marmon When Joe Girardi shuffled his starting rotation between the New York Yankees ALDS against the Twins and the ALCS against Texas, everyone in NYC assumed it was a strategic maneuver to get Andy Pettitte in position to pitch a potential Game 7. The move was noticeable, but the reaction was mostly ho-hum. Well, not anymore. Yankees [...]
Yankees Fans to Mrs. Cliff Lee: We Might Spit on You, »
You really must be kidding me. Every Yankee fan you ask will tell you that Cliff Lee is going to be a Yankee next season—no matter what, lock down guaranteed. The Yankees can pay him the most and offer him the best chance to win championships. Well, it might benefit Yankee fans to control themselves a little bit when it comes to Lee's family [...]
Anatomy of the New York Yankees’ LCS Defeat »
It’s been a few days since the Bronx Bombers dropped Game 6 of the ALCS in Texas. And while the healing-process was undoubtedly delayed by Cooper’s drunken rants against all things Yankee and the decade-old ramblings from an endangered species called “Orioles Fans,” the fact that the Knicks are set to start the most [...]
Marion Jones and the Top 10 Liars In Sports History »
Cheating, betting, and scandals have been a part of sports ever since the beginning, whether it's to gain a competitive advantage over an opponent, rake in some extra cash, or a temptation that was just too hard to resist. The only thing worse than all of those things, though, is lying about it. Sooner or later the truth will come out, [...]
When Did Mickey Mantle Become Better Than Joe »
Mickey Mantle has become better than Joe DiMaggio despite the fact that Mickey played his last game in 1968 and Joe played his last game in 1951. How is this possible? The answer is that it is not possible.During his career, the baseball writers and the fans excoriated Mickey because he wasn't Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and Joe DiMaggio rolled into [...]
Dave Eiland Is Outta Here As New York Yankees Search »
Fans of the New York Yankees are still in shock over the defending champs quietly-into-the-night finish in the 2010 ALCS. And while there are the Knicks to look forward to, the true pinstripe die-hards are already focusing an eye on what looks to be a busy offseason. The first move was made yesterday, as General Manager Brian Cashman announced [...]
New York Yankees Decisions: Eiland Dismissal Just the »
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started making changes. The Yankees were pushed from the playoffs by the Texas Rangers last week. Many decisions will need to be made as New York tries to regroup for next season. The first decision was made yesterday when the Yankees announced pitching coach Dave Eiland would not be returning. This [...]
Nick Swisher: What’s His Trade Market? »
With the New York Yankees officially eliminated from postseason play, it’s time to take a look at some of the moves they will make in the offseason. One of the potential moves that has been swirling around the rumor mill here in New York is that the Yankees may look to trade Nick Swisher. The thought process here is that the Yankees would [...]
Gazing Into the Crystal Ball: 5 Things That the Future »
Former Yankees manager Casey Stengel was photographed holding a baseball and gazing at it, as if it were a crystal ball, right after he was hired in 1949. Many Yankee staffers winced when they saw the pictures, but whatever he saw, it must have been good, because not only did he win the World Series his first year on the job, but he won the next [...]
New York Yankees Should Explain Why Dave Eiland Lost »
Who said the Yankees change how they operate now that George Steinbrenner died? Sure the manager and the general manager gets to stay despite falling short of winning a championship, but it doesn't mean any other people are safe. Yankees pitching coach Dave Eiland found out the hard way today. He was fired for personal reasons. Count this fan for [...]