Archive for April, 2011
Should Fantasy Baseball Owners Sit Phil Hughes for His »
When I posted my projection for Phil Hughes prior to the season (click here to view), I noted that I was concerned with him heading into the 2011 season. I do believe a lot of people got caught up with the fact that he was an 18-game winner, allowing that to overshadow some fairly evident flaws hanging over him. If you looked closely, you [...]
New York Yankees: Are the ‘Phil Hughes »
Well, the "Phil Hughes Rules" are really paying off for the New York Yankees. Limiting the number of innings the New York Yankees allow Hughes to pitch has not helped his career. Some believe it has hurt him. They may be right.Hughes, who is a power pitcher, had a fast ball that was timed anywhere from 92-95 mph. This spring, it has been [...]
Mark Teixeira: MVP Season on the Horizon? »
To say Mark Teixeira struggled last April would be an understatement. Teixeira has always been a slow starter, but his .136 batting average, two home runs and nine RBI marked the worst April of his career.This season, Teixeira homered in all three of the Yankees' games in their opening series against Detroit. His RBI total (seven) is just two [...]
New York Yankees: Scout Finds Hypocrisy in Brian »
As you no doubt know by now, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made some rather odd comments regarding his disabled lefty reliever, Pedro Feliciano, and the way he was "abused" the previous three seasons while playing across town for the Mets. No surprise, but we're not the only ones who found Cashman's comments to be not only [...]
New York Yankees: Looking Back on the Opening Day »
The 2011 Yankees appear to be off to a good start after taking two out of three in their opening series against the Detroit Tigers. Here are my thoughts on the series: Highlights 1. The Yankee offense was in mid-season form. Nine home-runs were hit, including three by notoriously slow-starter Mark Teixeira. Seeing all the balls leave [...]
New York Yankees: Power Ranking the 10 Worst Trades in »
It's hard to argue with results. The Yankees have 27 world championships to their credit and they'll look to bring home No. 28 this season. But it's interesting to consider how many more titles they might have — if not for several bad trades throughout their storied history. Every team has made the wrong move at one time or another, and [...]
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Series Preview »
In his first matchup, New York Yankees rookie pitcher Ivan Nova will take on the Minnesota Twins. Technically, it is not Nova’s first time pitching in the Bronx, but it is his debut as the official fourth starter in the 2011 pitching rotation. Nova popped up mid-pennant race last season for seven starts; he posted a 1-2 record, a 4.50 ERA, [...]
MLB Trade Talk: 10 Deadline Targets for New York »
It was a tough offseason for the New York Yankees. They lost Andy Pettitte to retirement, had contract disputes with star player Derek Jeter, and were not able to sign any big-name free agents such as Cliff Lee or Carl Crawford. Their potent offense still intact, the Yankees (as usual) should be playoff contenders again. But their [...]
New York Yankees Week in Review »
The Yankees first "mini week" of the season had plenty of ups and downs and certainly some eye-opening moments. Considering the Bombers won two of three from the Tigers, I would say they are content with that result. The goal is always to get two of three in all series. Lets talk about the good first. I like the looks of Russell Martin, Curtis [...]
Yankees’ Brian Cashman Should Examine His Own »
Brian Cashman, who is the New York Yankees' Senior Vice President and General Manager, should examine his own actions before criticizing the management of New York's most beloved team, the New York Mets.Cashman signed Pedro Feliciano, a journeyman left-handed relief pitcher, to an $8 million, two-year contract in January with an option for [...]