Archive for June, 2012
Alex Rodriguez’s Grand Slam Was a Sad Event for »
June 12, 2012 ranks among the saddest of all days in baseball history.Lou Gehrig will be linked with Alex Rodriguez until Rodriguez hits his 24th grand slam home run. Then Gehrig will be mentioned less when fans are informed that Rodriguez holds the career grand slam record. Gehrig epitomizes excellence on and off the field. Rodriguez has admitted [...]
Why Nick Swisher Is Ecstatic over Andre Ethier’s »
Have you ever seen Andre Ethier and Nick Swisher in the same room together?I only ask because, from 2009 through 2011, you couldn't tell the difference between the two at the plate.You're not sure? Take a look:Swisher: 503 G, .267/.368/.486, 81 HR, 256 RBIEthier: 434 G, .284/.364/.477, 65 HR, 250 RBIBut in 2012, it's been a different story.Even [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Reasons Bronx Bombers Won’t »
Right now, the New York Yankees find themselves in a tie atop the AL East with a 35-25 record. But by the time October rolls around, they will not be so fortunate.The Yankees are always expected to be in postseason contention, so it takes a little bit of digging to discover that the Bronx Bombers are playing over their heads.Their elder statesmen [...]
Fantasy Baseball: 3 Trade Tips for Upgrading Your »
Knocked around, battered and bruised just about sums up my fantasy pitching rotation. Where does yours stack up?As we approach the Midsummer Classic, it is a good time to reflect on the pieces that have taken shape and the pieces that have fallen off the tracks.The fantasy free-agency market should spark in the coming weeks, and so I have put [...]
New York Yankees: What to Do with Nick Swisher After »
When the Yankees made the trade before the 2009 season to land Nick Swisher, who knew he would be such a big part of the offense?He was originally going to be a platoon player for the Yankees, but he ended up turning into an everyday player for the Bombers over the last four seasons, averaging at least 20 home runs and 80 RBI.He was a free agent [...]
Ivan Nova: Is New York Yankee Pitcher a Super Nova or »
Ivan Nova was a revelation for the New York Yankees in 2011. He had a breakout season, finishing 16-4 with a respectable, if not lights out, ERA of 3.70.One year, however, doesn't make a career. No one was penciling in Nova for another 16 victories this season until he showed he wasn't going to be a one-hit wonder.Nova is on pace to duplicate his [...]
New York Yankees Third Baseman Joe Sewell Was a Hard »
It was incredible when it occurred, but it might be impossible to convince some younger fans that it's the truth:In 1932, New York Yankees third baseman Joe Sewell batted 576 times. He struck out three times—once for every 192 plate appearances. In 2011, Juan Pierre had 711 plate appearances and he struck out 41 times. That calculates to one [...]
Russell Martin: New York Yankees Catcher Earns AL »
When I last wrote about Russell Martin, I was singing his praises for hitting two clutch home runs on Sunday against the New York Mets, including a walk-off homer that sealed a sweep for Martin's Yankees.For his efforts, I gave Martin an American League "Best of the Night" award, a prestigious award reserved only for the best of the best of the [...]
Re-Ranking New York Yankees’ Top 10 Prospects »
With most eyes on the suddenly surging New York Yankees in the Bronx, many might have missed the Yankees' selections in the recent MLB draft. Some picks are far from making an impact, while others could quickly be on the cusp of "The Show." So with the addition of new members to the Yankee family, let’s take a revamped look at the top [...]
6 Reasons Nick Swisher’s On-Base Percentage Has »
Nick Swisher is struggling. The New York Yankees right fielder is hitting .247, and that is his lowest batting average since 2008—the year before he joined the "Bombers".Even more shocking is Swisher's sudden drop in on-base percentage. Over his career, the Bronx Bomber's OBP has been .357. This season it currently sits at [...]