Archive for May, 2011
Derek Jeter: Was the Captain Right in His Actions »
Last weekend, New York Yankees designated hitter Jorge Posada caused a stir by removing himself from the lineup after learning he would be batting ninth. Earning that spot in the lineup wasn't a surprise, as he is batting just .165, while looking awful at the plate. Team management was less than thrilled about Posada's ego coming out [...]
Ty Cobb: New York Yankees’ Phil Rizzuto Second »
Ty Cobb was a player-manager for the Detroit Tigers from 1921-1926. The most games the Tigers won in a season under Cobb was 86 in 1924, when teams played 154 games. The highest Cobb's team finished was second in 1923, but the problem was they finished 16 games behind the New York Yankees. Cobb is ranked among the greatest players of all time. [...]
Derek Jeter and the 15 Most Precipitous Declines in »
In 1951, three-time MVP and future Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio had the worst year of his career. He knew he was done and he retired gracefully as one of the greatest players of all time.Not all legends can tell when it is time to hang up the cleats, though. Some do their best Brett Favre impression and hang on until it starts to affect their [...]
MLB Trade Speculation: 5 Deals the Yankees and SF »
Some of you may not remember this, but the San Francisco Giants reached out to Derek Jeter during the offseason. The legendary shortstop ultimately re-signed with the New York Yankees for three years and $51 million, plus an option for a fourth year.At second glance, Jeter going to the Giants makes perfect sense considering how the team's GM, [...]
Breaking News: Jorge Posada Wanted off of New York »
You can add a new twist to the Jorge Posada vs. New York Yankees feud.It was reported late last night that upon learning he was scheduled to bat ninth in the order on Saturday, Posada didn't only request to sit out of the game but actually wanted off of the Yankees altogether.Wow. Talk about entitlement.As information continues to pour out [...]
Derek Jeter: 5 Reasons the Captain-Yankees »
The New York Yankees and Derek Jeter are at it again.Their tumultuous relationship took another turn for the worse this past weekend and things don't look to be getting better any time soon.With big money comes expectations—and with expectations come failures.Although the Jeter re-signing looked ugly from the start, no one would have [...]
MLB Power Rankings: Every Team’s Greatest TV »
Most commercials during baseball games are just boring. You have your typical car ads and beer ads among a myriad of other companies trying to sell you products.One set of ads that generally tend to be entertaining are ones that are either commercials for your favorite team or feature some players from the team.Some of these ads are put out by MLB [...]
New York Yankees: It’s Time for Joe Girardi to »
Coming as no surprise to anyone within shouting distance of the Tri-State area, or anyone who follows the Yankees, the Bronx Bombers have problems.Nobody in the lineup not named Granderson can hit the ball right now.Nobody in the starting rotation not named Burnett can get anyone out.Nobody in the bullpen not named Rivera can do their job [...]
St. Louis Cardinals Claim Yankees Minor League Pitcher »
While I was gone, the Yankees picked up right-handed pitcher Jess Todd off of waivers from the Indians, also cutting IF Kevin Russo from the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.When the Yankees needed bullpen help, though, they called up Amaury Sanit from Triple-A and put the recently acquired Todd on waivers to make room for Sanit on the [...]
Comparing Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada’s Not So »
By now the entire baseball world has heard what transpired this weekend between the Yankees and Jorge Posada.Note: I would have never put either guy in that spot. This would be my hypothetical lineup, as sometimes the ramifications of making such a move are not worth it.Posada has gotten off to a lousy start, and if it weren't for one good day in [...]