Archive for June, 2011
Yankees vs. Phillies: Who’s Been the Better »
This past offseason, there was a clear prize of the pitching market, as the former Cy Young Award-winning left-hander, Cliff Lee, became a free agent. There were multiple teams that were interested, with the Rangers, Nationals and Yankees identified as the front-runners to obtain his services. The Yankees offered him a seven-year [...]
New York Yankees: Lefty Greg Smith Signed for Pitching »
The Yankees starting rotation took a major hit this weekend when Bartolo Colon was placed on the disabled list.Colon joins Phil Hughes as starters who are both on the disabled list for the Yankees.Colon left Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians with a strained hamstring when he was going to cover first base in the top of the seventh [...]
New York Yankees: Jorge Posada Still Has Value, Haters »
Everyone remembers what transpired a month ago on May 14th, so there is no reason to rehash it.Jorge Posada, Laura Posada, Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman all screwed up.Derek Jeter did the right thing as Posada's teammate and friend, but those who bashed Posada attacked the captain as well.Those of us who defended Posada were labeled either insane, [...]
Baseball in Brazil: A Summer Abroad Without »
Just as The Tigers have recently found their home atop the American League Central standings, I too find myself becoming more and more accustomed to the large metropolis that is Sao Paulo, Brazil. With a skyline robust with buildings and city streets boasting some of the finest coffee and baked breads that I have ever known, I am living a summer [...]
New York Yankees: Hector Noesi Deserves a Shot in the »
The Yankees pitching staff has suffered a ton of injuries in 2011.They can now add another big name to the disabled list.Bartolo Colon, who has been a major surprise and been pitching so well for the Yankees, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained hamstring. Colon was 5-3 with a 3.10 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 78.1 innings [...]
MLB: The Cutter: Why Dominance Is Shifting from Plate »
The cutter. A game saver, reviver, the magical pitch which can change a pitcher's career. The pitch where home runs become strikeouts.Mariano Rivera isn't the only one. How about 2010 Cy Young Roy Halladay? Or Josh Beckett's recent dominance after suffering an injury-riddled 2010.John Danks, who had started the season with zero wins, has found his [...]
The Top 5 Hitting Seasons of All Time »
Since the beginning of baseball, there have been players who have had mind boggling, amazing, record-breaking seasons. Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, and Ted Williams are some of the best to ever play the game of baseball, and they have all had historic seasons. So have many others.These are the top 5 hitting seasons of all time.Begin [...]
MLB: The 6 Best Catchers in New York Yankees History »
The New York Yankees have had more catching greats than any other team. From Bill Dickey to Jorge Posada, the catching position has provided excellent offense and in most instances, great defenses.Selecting the five greatest Yankees catchers is easy, but who is No. 6? That selection can be controversial.Begin Slideshow
Fantasy Baseball 2011: 5 Players to Sell High on ASAP »
Stock traders know all about the buy low, sell high philosophy. So do fantasy baseball owners. To win in fantasy baseball, you have to get guys on the cheap who turn out to provide a lot of bang for little buck over a short period of time, and then you have to trade those same players away when their values are at their [...]
Derek Jeter on Doorstep of 3,000 Hits, but Yankees Are »
Going into Saturday's game with the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankee Derek Jeter is only nine hits away from 3,000 hits and baseball immortality. Once a player reaches his 3,000th hit, he becomes a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame. Derek Jeter is without a doubt one of best Yankees' of all time, but is having him bat in the leadoff position the [...]