Archive for June, 2012
Roger Clemens’ Decline in Boston Was Greatly »
Now that Roger Clemens has been found not guilty on all six counts of perjury, talk can resume on whether or not he is worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame. This will undoubtedly lead to critical analysis of his career, though at face value, Clemens’ numbers should make his case a fairly simple one. However, many people are under [...]
Fantasy Baseball: Is Phil Hughes Back? »
Since getting lit up by the Angels for seven runs in 5.1 innings on May 28, the former Yankee phenom Phil Hughes is 3-0 with a 1.69 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 21.1 innings over his past three starts. Is that just a nice hot streak, or can Hughes return to his 2010 form (18-8, 4.19 ERA)? Hughes is just 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA, but he [...]
New York Yankees: 9 Keys to the 180-Degree Rotation »
Just a few weeks ago the New York Yankees had been written off for dead by many. Under performing, over the hill, and simply no longer the driving machine they once were. Oh, the old gray mare ain’t what she used to be. Fast forward to the middle of June. The same team that was once cohabiting the basement of the AL East with the [...]
New York Yankees: Could Rafael Soriano Opt out of His »
With Mariano Rivera on the shelf for the 2012 season, Rafael Soriano has thrived as the closer of the Yankees.Since taking over the role full-time, Soriano is 13-for-14 in save opportunities for the Yankees, has a 1.78 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 25.1 innings.As the closer for the Yankees, Soriano looks very comfortable; as opposed to when he was [...]
Roger Clemens Verdict Is Not About Innocence, »
The Rocket launched another unbelievable shutout Monday, leaving federal prosecutors holding their bats in disbelief at the end of a costly, drawn-out perjury trial.A day after the verdict, the consensus is that Clemens' acquittal doesn't mean he's innocent, but rather that the jury was unconvinced of his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.That is [...]
3 Obstacles Standing Between the New York Yankees and »
Coming off of a three-game sweep of baseball's sweetheart team in Washington, the Yankees have vaulted to the top of nearly every version of MLB's power rankings. New York's first 10-game winning streak since 2009 (the year they won No. 27) has put the Yankees back atop the competitive AL East by two-and-a-half games and has seemingly [...]
CC Sabathia: New York Yankees Ace Wins AL Best of the »
The New York Yankees have enjoyed truly excellent starting pitching in the month of June, but staff ace CC Sabathia wasn't joining in the fun all that much before Monday night. He had allowed a total of nine earned runs in his three June starts, with the other four Yankees starters combining to allow just 14 in 12 starts.So strangely enough, [...]
David Robertson: How Return to Yankees Impacts the »
The recent return of David Robertson to the New York Yankees provides the team's already strong bullpen with an added weapon, and it could mean the difference between a wild-card berth and a division title.After pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Seattle Mariners on May 11th, Robertson suffered an oblique injury that landed [...]
Why Derek Jeter’s Hot Start Was Just Temporary »
After his remarkable second half of 2011, Derek Jeter picked up right where he left of in 2012. He hit .389 in the season's first month with four home runs, 13 RBI and a 1.012 OPS. But the Captain's performance has declined since May 1.In May, he hit .293 with just one homer, and through 15 games in June, he's just 18-for-76 and has grounded into [...]
New York Yankees: Breaking Down the Hottest Starting »
With a win on Monday over the Atlanta Braves, the New York Yankees are currently enjoying a 10-game winning streak that has propelled them into first place in the American League East and the best record in the American League. During this latest stretch, the Bombers' rotation has been smoking hot. New York's starters are a combined 12-1 in June [...]