Archive for June, 2012
Joe Girardi’s Most Puzzling Managerial Decisions »
Along with death and taxes, it's a certainty New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi will make a blunder during the regular season. But with Girardi, there's always more than one. It isn't easy being a manager, but it is easy for a writer to criticize a manager over mistakes he makes in the heat of whatever moment he's in. So let's get this show on [...]
New York Yankees: What Are the Chances They Pursue »
If you are a Yankee fan, the thought has crossed your mind, even if only once.If you have seen him play, whether on TV or live, you have thought of the idea.Now, it's time to really think about the possibility, because, hey, who knows?Could the New York Yankees pursue Josh Hamilton this winter as a free agent?Hamilton will be a free agent this [...]
Jesus Montero Appears to Be Catching on with Seattle »
This might qualify as kicking someone when he is down, but did Yankee fans notice who was catching for Seattle when six Mariners pitchers combined to no-hit the Los Angeles Dodgers? It was Jesus Montero, the player the Mariners acquired from the New York Yankees for pitching phenom Michael Pineda. It's the same Montero who was penciled in as [...]
Roger Maris: A Breath of Fresh Air Compared to Mark »
I just read an article about Mark McGwire in Time Magazine, "Mark McGwire: A Mac For All Seasons," written in Dec. 1998. Next, I looked up McGwire's statements in which he admitted using steroids. What a great feat Roger Maris accomplished when he broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. When a reporter discovered androstenedione, a legal [...]
Russell Martin: New York Yankees Catcher Takes Home AL »
A month ago, New York Yankees fans were calling for Russell Martin's head, and they were right to do so. Martin couldn't buy a hit in the first few weeks of the 2012 MLB season. His spot in the bottom of the lineup was a black hole.Yankees fans are no longer calling for Martin's head. Heroes don't deserve that kind of treatment, and Martin is most [...]
Yankees vs. Braves: Live Stream, Injuries, Pitching »
Interleague play continues with a series between traditional powerhouses as the New York Yankees travel south to take on the Atlanta Braves. Both teams currently have 34 wins and sit in second place in their respective divisions. After a lackluster start, the Yankees have really picked up the pace recently. The have won eight of their last 10 [...]
Yankees-Mets: Russell Martin’s Walk-Off Homer »
The series between the New York Yankees and Mets was filled with home runs that powered the Yankees offense.It was fitting, then, that the series would end on a home run to win the game for the Yanks. Entering Sunday's game, Joe Girardi's squad had taken the previous two from the Mets and were looking for the sweep.Facing off was a battle of two [...]
Carlos Quentin Would Be a Perfect Fit with the New »
Now that Brett Gardner is out until after the All-Star break after suffering yet another setback, it's time for Brian Cashman to start combing the trade market for available outfielders.While the likes of Alfonso Soriano and Josh Willingham will likely be available, the Yankees should focus on San Diego Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin.Even though [...]
New York Yankees: Could Jason Bay Be an Option with »
Yankee fans all over the world have been waiting anxiously for the return of Brett Gardner from the disabled list.Unfortunately, they will have to wait even longer for his return, as Gardner suffered a setback from his rehab assignment, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, feeling pain in his elbow following a minor-league game on Friday [...]
5 New York Yankees Rookie Cards to Invest in Now »
While the baseball card industry has seen its share of ups and downs since the days of overproduction, the same has been kind to the New York Yankees.For a big-market team with a rich history and tradition of victory, cardboard boasting ballplayers donned in pinstripes can fetch a pretty penny. In this slideshow, I will highlight [...]