Archive for May, 2012
Phil Hughes: Why the New York Yankees Are Trusting »
The New York Yankees won their second series in a row over the weekend vs. the Seattle Mariners, and it seems that pitcher Phil Hughes has once again managed to keep his spot in the starting rotation.I will be the first to admit that Hughes pitched better in his last two starts, which were against the Kansas City [...]
Bryce Harper: Why Washington Nationals Star Will Be a »
Bryce Harper, the Washington Nationals' new, young superstar, has already started making an impact for the organization.The No. 1 pick of the 2010 draft has already shown how much talent he possesses, and at 19 years old, he's bound to only get better with each season. He definitely has the potential to be the next mega star of baseball over the [...]
Why Derek Jeter Will Continue Hot Start in 2012 »
If it wasn't for Josh Hamilton playing like he's Roy Hobbs, Derek Jeter and his hot start would be the talk of the town in the American League. Jeter is defying the odds and playing out of his mind as a 37-year-old veteran for the New York Yankees. In recent years, critics keep saying that Jeter can no longer play at an elite level, is not [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte Takes Loss in Debut, »
The game on Sunday between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners was one a lot of fans had major interest in.It was the 2012 debut of Andy Pettitte, who was coming out of retirement and had just finished pitching in extended spring training down in the minors.The 39-year-old came out and did as well as any pitcher could given the fact that the [...]
How Important Is Brett Gardner’s Return to the »
Brett Gardner hit 15 home runs since joining the New York Yankees in 2008.Compare that to Josh Hamilton, who had 18 homers entering Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.Curtis Granderson hit 11 for the Yankees who have a lineup filled with power hitters such as Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, Raul Ibanez, Robinson Cano and Nick [...]
Andy Pettitte’s New York Yankees Return Is Solid »
It was a picture-perfect day in the Bronx as the Yanks battled the Seattle Mariners. The sun was up, the sky was clear and there was a buzz in the air. Today marked the return to the mound by Andy Pettitte, and it couldn't have come at a better time.The Yankees have been slow to start considering where many thought they would be by now during [...]
Why New York Yankees Must Acquire Philadelphia »
In a recent article, I wrote why Philadelphia Phillies hurler Cole Hamels must not sign with the New York Yankees. This lighthearted, post-Bryce Harper-beaning story postulated that Hamels should stay with the Phillies because his hissing fastball to Harper’s rear may have sparked a rivalry between two great teams for years to come. Comedy [...]
Reintroducing Joe Girardi’s Binder Could Be Key »
With the devastating loss of Mariano Rivera now sinking in, which not only physically but also mentally handicaps the Yankees, skipper Joe Girardi’s job just got much harder. The good ol' comfort of the ninth inning now feels more like a Sergio Mitre start, and no one knows this better than pitcher David Robertson. In time, everyone figured [...]
Happy Birthday Yogi Berra! »
Yankees great and Hall of Famer Yogi Berra turned 87 today. I thought that it might be nice to take a look back at the career of one of the greatest (and funniest) men to ever wear pinstripes. Yogi Berra did not make his debut for the New York Yankees until 1946 as a 21-year-old. He only played in seven games that season, but he hit his first two [...]
New York Yankees: Why Phil Hughes Has Saved His »
When the season started, things weren't looking good for Phil Hughes.He had a 1-4 record with a 7.48 ERA and he was pitching himself out of the rotation with poor performance after poor performance.David Phelps was attempting to pitch himself into the rotation and Andy Pettitte is returning to the New York Yankees on Sunday, so it seemed like only [...]