Archive for April, 2012
New York Yankees: Lights-out Pitching and Potent »
The Los Angeles Angels were the winners of the off season, signing Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson (arguably the two best free agents). The Miami Marlins made a huge splash, bringing Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Carlos Zambrano, Heath Bell and Ozzie Guillen on board. The Detroit Tigers broke the bank for Prince Fielder. The Rangers went all in with Yu [...]
Andy Pettitte Looks Strong in Spring Training Debut »
In his first start since the ALDS of October 2010, Andy Pettitte took the mound in a game situation for the New York Yankees and didn't miss a beat.He certainly didn't look like a guy who hasn't played since 2010.Pettitte completed the one inning he was assigned when he entered the game in the sixth.In that one inning of work, Pettitte held the [...]
New York Yankees: Will Joba Chamberlain Still Pitch in »
Joba Chamberlain of the New York Yankees certainly has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. It was just five short years ago that he burst onto the scene—seemingly out of nowhere—and struck out 34 batters in 24 innings for the "Bronx Bombers." The stuff he exhibited—high 90s fastball and sharp, devastating [...]
New York Yankees 2012 Predictions: Stat Projections »
Baseball season is almost upon us, and as they do every year, the New York Yankees will be looking to make an impact.Offensively, the team looks the same as it has the past couple of years. Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano and Mark Teixeira will continue to provide in their respective spots on the lineup. Curtis Granderson had a breakout year last [...]
2012 MLB Power Rankings: Preseason »
Even though the 2012 MLB season has technically started, I deemed it appropriate to give my 2012 MLB preseason power rankings on Opening Day stateside. So, here is how all 30 teams ranked in order heading into the 2012 baseball season. Enjoy! RANKING TEAM COMMENTS 1 LA Angels of Anaheim Pujols plus the pitching staff. 2 Philadelphia [...]
Four Hall of Famers and One a Bit Lamer: Five Notable »
When one's computer crashes and long-labored articles are lost, one goes back to basics: scouring the memory and trying desperately to recreate the statistical nuances and research that kept one awake until all hours of the night. So I begin with a short compilation of notable—or notably dubious—achievements by the great and the [...]
Michael Pineda and Phil Hughes: More in Common Than »
I'm not going to be one of those countless writers in the blogosphere ready to call the MIchael Pineda/Jesus Montero deal a massive loss for the New York Yankees. It's true Seattle's newest slugger will break camp as his team's starting designated hitter while the Yankees newest acquisition heads to the disabled list.It's also true that Michael [...]
New York Yankees: Is Something Wrong with Ivan Nova? »
With the start of the season only days away, Ivan Nova doesn't appear to be getting any stronger for the New York Yankees, if his last outing of spring training is any indication. So is there something wrong? Coming into his start against the New York Mets, Nova was 1-2 with a 6.86 ERA. He allowed 15 earned runs in 19.2 innings pitched this [...]
New York Yankees: Pitcher Ivan Nova Should Get Used to »
After getting knocked around by the Mets this afternoon, Yankees right-hander Ivan Nova said that today, "was one of the worst days of my life. I wasn't pitching right."Well, you might have to get used to it, Ivan.The Mets, with a lineup not expected to provoke memories of 1986, knocked out eight hits and drew two walks in just 2.2 innings. Nova, [...]
Kentucky Has Won a Championship, so Will the Yankees »
I prefer to give the NCAA a wide berth; something about being true-to-your-school, Beach Boys fashion, never really grabbed me.Perhaps it was because Rutgers might not have won a football game the entire time I was there, or it could be that the whole “student-athlete” thing always overstretched my willing suspension of disbelief. If I [...]