Archive for March, 2011
The New York Report: NFL Mess, The Swap That Roared, »
I read something very silly in the NY Post today about all the nasty mud slinging and recrimination being passed between the parties in this latest NFL tug of war. Even on a modest scale, no Charlie Sheen—TV mogul comparisons here, considering the magnitude of the situation, things have been reasonably civil at least in terms of outspoken [...]
MLB: Why Bud Selig and Baseball have the Most to Gain »
The NFL took a firm shake of the magic eight ball on Friday and gave just about every waiting fan a valid answer after tossing it aside: There will be no season in 2011. What a shock, what a surprise. Not really. We expected it to happen, that picture was painted long ago. From the undetermined outcome of last week, to the past 24 [...]
New York Yankees: When Will Andrew Brackman and Other »
The Yankees farm system has been thrust into the limelight in 2011. This spring has been an opportunity for some of their up-and-coming stars to showcase their talents in front of their major league counterparts. While Yankee fans would love to see them crack the Opening Day roster, some time marinating in the minors would only benefit [...]
MLB News and Speculations: Are the New York Yankees »
The start of the 2011 MLB season is fast approaching, but instead of a loaded roster, the Yankees have some glaring weaknesses, especially in the pitching rotation. Andy Pettitte has retired, which is a major blow to the pitching rotation. He was consistent in the regular season and won more playoff games than any other pitcher in history. [...]
MLB Hall of Fame: Making a Belated Case for Tommy John »
Tommy John’s hopes of a bust in Cooperstown have long since died. In 2009, the BBWAA unceremoniously snuffed out his candle and sent him into MLB Purgatory with only 31 percent of the ballots. If the Veterans’ Committee does not act upon him within 15 years, he will be resigned to MLB Hell. It is a shame too, because John is one of [...]
2011 Bounce-Back Player of the Week: Russell Martin, »
In 2007, Russell Martin won a silver slugger and was generally considered one of the best catchers in the game. Since then, it has been a long steady fall from grace. Martin was plagued with MCL injuries last season, only playing in 97 games, which helped continue his streak of declining [...]
New York Yankees: Yogi Berra’s Revenge Was Sweet »
Yogi Berra has appeared in 14 World Series. He batted an anemic .188 in the first five Series that he played in. But despite Berra's lack of offense, the New York Yankees won all of them.Then it began. In his final nine World Series, Yogi hit .335 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs. He was especially effective against the Yankees' primary [...]
New York Yankees: Mariano Rivera Calls Manny Banuelos »
Top pitching prospect Manny Banuelos pitched another pair of scoreless innings Wednesday evening and looked as dominating as ever while doing it.But that only ranked second for the day on the ManBan newswire.The top story involving the soon-to-be 20-year-old phenom came courtesy of New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, who referred to Banuelos [...]
MLB News and Rumors: New York Yankees Pitching Better »
A lot of questions surrounding the New York Yankees pitching rotation entering spring training are being answered halfway in. The biggest question mark had to do with starting pitching.Many experts felt as though after CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes and A.J. Burnett, the Yankees really had no one on their roster to fill the final two spots of the [...]
A.J. Burnett and the Baseball Media’s Misguided »
One of the worst things baseball analysts so consistently do is blur the line between correlation and causation. The Yankees went nine years without a championship? Blame Alex Rodriguez. The Angels and Cardinals both win the World Series? Must be because of David Eckstein. Some pitchers get better backing offenses than others? It's because [...]