Archive for April, 2012
New York Yankees: Jose Campos Shines in Minor League »
When the Yankees traded top prospect Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda this winter, many overlooked the fact that there were two other young pitchers involved in the deal. The Yankees sent right-hander Hector Noesi to the Mariners, and they received 21-year-old flamethrower Jose Campos in return.Noesi is already a member of the Mariners' rotation [...]
New York Yankees: Joe Girardi Could Learn About »
It was the first inning of the first game of the season. The Tampa Bay Rays had runners on second and third with two outs. When the right-handed batting Sean Rodriguez stepped into the batter’s box, Joe Girardi ordered C. C. Sabathia to walk him. It was the first inning of the first game of the season. Girardi couldn’t have mistaken [...]
New York Yankees: Stat Predictions for Each Opening »
Despite the Yankees' pitching rotation enduring many blows this offseason—the departure of A.J. Burnett, Joba Chamberlain hurting his ankle on a trampoline, and Michael Pineda landing on the DL to start the season—the Yankees have the deepest batting lineup in the entire league.Finishing first in the American League East last season, [...]
YES Management Made Yankees Broadcasters Look Like »
According to Bob Raissman of the New York Daily News, early in March, YES president Tracy Dolgin proudly announced that YES is "a homer network." Dolgin explained that a "homer" is the antithesis of an objective announcer. “When you’re watching a game (on YES),” Dolgin told Newsday (h/t New York Daily News), “I’m very [...]
Mariano Rivera Blows First Save Opportunity, but »
New York Yankees legendary closer Mariano Rivera blew his first save opportunity in the Opening Day game against the Tampa Bay Rays, but there is no need to be concerned.The Yankees were quickly down by four runs in the first inning, but Raul Ibanez proved his worth with a three-run home run blast in the third inning.Reliever David Robertson, a [...]
MLB: What We Can Take from New York Yankees’ »
By now, most of you are well aware of the heartbreaker that was today's opening game for the New York Yankees.Just in case you didn't know, here's a quick rundown.The Tampa Bay Rays jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first, when CC Sabathia served up a grand slam to Carlos Pena.The Yankees answered in the top of the second [...]
New York Yankees: 6 Things to Take Away from Loss to »
Opening Day 2012 wasn't an easy one for the New York Yankees, and they have the Tampa Bay Rays to thank for that. That being said, let the second-guessing and over-analyzing begin, and no, it's never too early in a season to do that. Here are some things we can take away from the Yankees loss to the Rays.Begin Slideshow
Opening Day 2012: Raul Ibanez Shines in New York »
It was a rough spring training for Raul Ibanez, but it didn't take long for him to prove his worth to the New York Yankees after powering the Bombers to four of their six runs in a losing effort on Opening Day against the Tampa Bay Rays. Ibanez began to find his stroke late into the spring and at just the right time. The Yankees designated [...]
New York Yankees: Michael Pineda out Until May, »
Things keep going from bad to worse for Michael Pineda and the New York Yankees as manager Joe Girardi announced the young right-hander will likely be out until May.Bryan Hoch of MLB.com spilled the beans via twitter.Girardi: "Safe to say" Pineda won't pitch in majors in AprilPineda suffered soreness in his throwing shoulder following his last [...]
New York Yankees: Robinson Cano Already the Favorite »
It's Opening Day for the New York Yankees, as they face division rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays.While we have yet to see the first swing of the bat of the 2012 season, conversations have already begun on who might be the frontrunner for the AL MVP. Yet, in a sport ruled by statistics, it is never too soon to make projections.Enter Yankees second [...]