Archive for July, 2011
MLB: Lou Gehrig’s RBI Record Under Attack »
There is a real controversy raging among members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).One of its most distinguished members, Herm Krabbenhoft, claims that Lou Gehrig's single-season American League RBI record was equaled by Hank Greenberg.Gehrig batted in 184 runs during the 1931 season.Greenberg came within one RBI of Gehrig's [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Brian Cashman Has to Acquire a »
I have talked to several Yankees fans online who have told me that they do not agree with a move to acquire Ubaldo Jimenez. I think that concerns about Jimenez are understood, as I have some as well. There is no doubt that Jimenez is the best pitcher on the market right now. The only starting pitcher who comes close is Hiroki [...]
Derek Jeter, ‘The Captain,’ and the 20 »
With all of the focus recently on New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and his successful quest to join the 3,000 hit club on July 9, one glaring detail was thrown out in various publications and online websites again and again—Jeter’s nickname, “The Captain.” First off, let me start by saying that Jeter’s [...]
New York Yankees: Bartolo Colon Has Solid Outing in »
Was it just me or did Bartolo Colon hop in a time machine before the game tonight? While he's obviously not the old Cy Young Colon of 2005, this is definitely an outing the Yankees would like to see Colon repeat in the future. After his horrendous eight-run outing to the Blue Jays on July 14, Colon came out with [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Updating 11 Possible NY Yankees »
Here we sit, just under two weeks away from the trade deadline and the biggest name to move so far has been...Francisco Rodriguez.Sure, K-Rod was offered to the Yankees for virtually the same package that the Brewers got him for, but Brian Cashman was wise for declining.The Yankees were very uneasy having both K-Rod and Soriano in the same [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: 5 Reasons New York Yankees »
According to George King of The New York Post, the New York Yankees are among 17 teams who scouted the most recent start of Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. In turn, the Rockies have been scouting several Yankee minor leaguers, fueling speculation that a trade may be in the works between the two sides. Since failing to sign Cliff Lee this [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees and Rockies Both Watched »
Dellin Betances pitched for the Double-A Trenton Thunder last night.It wasn’t a pretty sight, as he allowed four runs in five innings on six walks. Not an impressive performance, especially considering the fact that Yankees GM Brian Cashman was on hand, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network, along with a scout from the Colorado Rockies, [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: 4 Position Players »
As the trade deadline approaches, Yankeeland is all in a tizzy about the possible top-o-the-line starting pitching headed to the Bronx.And while pitching IS the most important thing for the Bombers to go after, there are also a few position players that could be helpful down the stretch at a price that probably won't cost an arm and a Montero.Here [...]
New York Yankees: Analyzing Why This Will Be a Quiet »
With the July 31 trade deadline fast approaching, many New York Yankees fans have to be wondering if the Yankees will be making a big splash in the market. The answer to that query is a resounding no.Before you get all up in arms and start yelling from the rooftops, there are several factors to consider regarding whether the Yankees will [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Yankees Swap A.J. Burnett »
Carlos “Big Z” Zambrano has long since worn out his welcome with the Chicago Cubs organization, and is currently pitching to a 4.78 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in the National League Central. Making things even more disconcerting is Zambrano’s remaining contract—about $25 million through 2012 with a virtually impossible chance at [...]