Archive for April, 2011
Brian Cashman: New York Yankees GM Is Digging His Own »
Open mouth. Insert foot. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doesn't mind talking to the media. They ask the questions. He gives the answers. But sometimes it's better to think before you speak. This offseason, the Yankees signed left-handed reliever Pedro Feliciano to a two-year, $8 million contract. The reliable lefty was meant to be a key [...]
New York Yankees: Analyzing Brett Gardner as the »
During spring training, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi made the decision to elevate Brett Gardner to the leadoff slot in the Bombers' batting order. After 11 games Gardner is hitting under .200 and also has an anemic on-base percentage. But there is more to the story. Watching Gardner, he seems uncomfortable at the plate. He is not [...]
New York Yankees: Five Things Phil Hughes Can Do to »
It has been all over the headlines in New York—Phil Hughes has no velocity. It is almost as if the A.J. Burnett of last season switched bodies with Hughes. There were supposed to be three questions going into this season for the Yankees and Hughes was not one of them. He won 18 games last season and was invited to the Mid-Summer Classic [...]
Jesus Montero Is Not Too Big to Catch in the Major »
Those who deny that Jesus Montero could be a major-league catcher usually start by saying that he is too big. People say he must be shifted to first base or DH because of his size. Montero is 6'4" and weighs about 235 pounds. That is almost exactly the size of a catcher who has been a major league MVP. Joe Mauer is 6'5" and about [...]
MLB 2011: Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees »
Due to technical difficulties, like my brain not working this morning, there will be no post until later. I'm really sorry. CDTF fail, I know. I had plans for an epic Yankees walk-off recap, including the ridiculous photo montage that I took from the game last night and other inane tales from the Bronx. That said, it is going to have [...]
New York Yankees Must Move Brett Gardner and Derek »
Last night's game was the last straw for the New York Yankees! Brett Gardner and Derek Jeter have proven finally and forever that they should not be at the top of the order for the Yankees. Gardner struck out three times in the game against the Baltimore Orioles, stranding runners in critical situations and proving that he is just not ready to hit [...]
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and the Best Hitting Tandems in »
This is not a list of the two greatest hitters for each team. This is a list of the greatest individual seasons for two hitters on each team. Steroids are ignored. Barry Bonds is on this list. So is Alex Rodriguez (twice, actually, and not with the Yankees). Rafael Palmeiro, Manny Ramirez, and other known or assumed users are [...]
New York Yankees: Pedro Feliciano Likely Out for »
When the Yankees signed Pedro Feliciano over the winter, they were hoping for the strong effort he used to give the Mets in every performance. The Yankees will have to wait at least a year for that because it looks like Feliciano is done before he ever throws a pitch for the Yankees in 2011. It was announced on Friday from an MRI that Feliciano [...]
NY Yankees: Brian Cashman Shouldn’t Think of »
In today's New York Daily News, John Harper wrote that Jesus Montero's hot start in Triple-A may give Brian Cashman a better opportunity to trade for a top-of-the-line starting pitcher. I think someone should shoot Cashman right in the head if he even thinks of trading Montero for a starter. And then go shoot Harper for suggesting [...]
New York Yankees: Imagining Brian Cashman’s 10 »
It's early season for Yankee Nation, but don't be late for roll call. We're casting a wider net of coverage. Through the magic of our MLB insiders, Bleacher Report offers you this exclusive peek at the most sought-after information in sports. That's right, we have the last 10 messages left on Brian Cashman's cell [...]