Archive for March, 2012
New York Yankees: What to Expect from the Bronx »
Brief 2011 RecapThe New York Yankees cruised to the AL East crown by six games, absolving themselves from the last-day drama and solidifying their shot to bring another title to the Bronx.It wasn't to be, however, as the second-most prolific run-scoring offense in the American League was shut down by the dual Cy Young/MVP winner Justin Verlander [...]
Adonis Garcia: 5 Reasons New York Yankees Should Sign »
Adonis Garcia is the latest International baseball superstar to draw interest from several major league teams.Among those teams are said to be the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees.Hailing from Cuba, Garcia plays his ball in Venezuela and is viewed by many as a utility player with a solid bat.Despite rumors that the A's and Yanks have [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: Hiroki Kuroda Goes 3 »
Hiroki Kuroda took the mound tonight for the second time this spring, following his rough outing against the Rays. He allowed three runs on three hits in two innings in his first start with the New York Yankees.Tonight against the Astros, Kuroda greatly improved. He threw three scoreless innings, while striking out two. He walked two and allowed [...]
Mickey Mantle Was Not Persecuted by Selective Service »
On April 3, 1951 Mickey, hitting a robust .462 in the exhibition season, was ordered to report to his draft board for a medical re-examination. Mantle had been classified as 4-F due to osteomyelitis of his left shin, which was the result of a high school football injury incurred in 1946. For a time, the doctors treating Mickey feared that the [...]
New York Yankees: Why Derek Jeter’s Time as »
Derek Jeter is probably the biggest face of baseball, and possibly the most beloved athlete in today’s era. Now entering into his 18th season in Major League Baseball, all as a Yankee, Jeter’s time as Yankee captain is coming to an end. Not only is Jeter 37 years old this year, but his production has been declining over the past two [...]
New York Yankees: Michael Pineda Velocity Concerns »
Just when I thought we could put to rest the concerns over Michael Pineda's drop in velocity this spring training, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman might have reignited the flame. According to Jon Harper of the New York Daily News, Cashman is somewhat concerned over Pineda's velocity early on during the spring. “It’s a tough [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Pitching Prospects Who Have a Shot »
With spring training games already underway, the New York Yankees are getting the opportunity to evaluate each and every player, as they prepare for the season. Undoubtedly, these observations will lead to some decisions on roster selections.The Yankees' rotation is certainly being watched carefully, with the top four slots essentially set with CC [...]
Don Mattingly’s Greatest Season’s Biggest »
Most people remember the year 1986, but not all New York baseball fans have fond memories of the year, as the New York Yankees finished second, five-and-a-half games behind the Boston Red Sox. It was also the year that Don Mattingly finished second to Boston's Wade Boggs in the batting race. Ironically, 1986 was Mattingly's greatest season. It was [...]
New York Yankees: Predicting the Full-Season Stats of »
Spring training is upon us, and baseball fans are glued to television, radio and the news about how players perform and produce every day.Winter is almost over, and the excitement of Opening Day just around the corner has adrenaline pumping through the veins of every fan.With the moves that the Yankees organization has made during the offseason, [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: Phil Hughes Progressing for »
Phil Hughes threw three scoreless innings today in a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.In his three innings of work, Hughes allowed one hit, one walk and struck out one batter.After a dreadful, injury-filled 2011, Hughes is battling with Ivan Nova, Freddy Garcia and Michael Pineda for the one of the final three spots in manager Joe Girardi's [...]