Archive for September, 2012
New York Yankees: Bombers Interested in Cody Ross for »
We all know there's a really good chance that Nick Swisher may not be a Yankee by the time the 2013 season comes around.There's also a good chance that with his second half surge, Ichiro Suzuki's value has increased and he too may not be back for the Yankees in 2013.That still leaves a gaping hole in the middle of the lineup and in the outfield [...]
New York Yankees Finish Crucial Homestand 7-2 to Stay »
One ugly loss on a glorious, sunny Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium won't spoil a possible season-defining homestand for the New York Yankees. Following several weeks of inconsistent play, the Bombers pieced together a seven-game win streak to remain atop the AL East.Andy Pettitte and Ivan Nova returned to the Yankees rotation and saw very [...]
Russell Martin’s Resurgence Has New York Yankees »
The New York evening was growing older, fans getting restless and the Yankees looking for someone to step up and lift them one step closer to the postseason. Leave it to their dedicated, hard-working catcher Russell Martin to deliver the big blow in last night's enormous 10-inning victory over Oakland.Russell Martin?Yes, the much-maligned catcher [...]
Derek Jeter Could See Himself with Another Team, and »
Collectively as a professional fraternity, sports journalists seem to think they are an extremely bright and witty bunch. Whether engaging in snarky Twitter wars with perceived imbecile readers or not allowing comments on their pristine works of art (looking in your direction, Mike Lupica), they seem to sit high atop their soapbox completely [...]
Robinson Cano: Peter Gammons Owes Yankees Star Apology »
After about half of a day of uncertainty—no thanks to Hall of Fame writer Peter Gammons—the Robinson Cano performance-enhancing drug rumors can be put to bed as false.Bob Nightengale of USA Today broke the news yesterday that a MLB official denied such rumors:A Major League Baseball official with knowledge of the league's drug testing [...]
How Would Playing for Another Franchise Impact Derek »
The image of Derek Jeter playing for a team other than the New York Yankees is difficult to visualize. Jeter wearing a different uniform (and likely playing a position other than shortstop) would seemingly cause a rip in the fabric of the universe. This is the sort of thing that just isn't supposed to happen.He's "The Captain." He has played [...]
Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano: Media Loves to Hate NY »
Have to give it to some people in today’s sports media. These folks sure knows how to douse the New York Yankees with high-pressured negativity. Talk about a core of hacks who have mastered the art of Anti-Pinstripeism. Here is a ballclub that has fought through injury and at times ineffective pitching to win 11 of its last 15 [...]
Fantasy Baseball Enters Playoffs: Managers Cry Like »
Many people are understandably perplexed when it comes to the sudden change in behavior of some of their friends, family and co-workers during this time of year. This person you are suddenly concerned about is now displaying aggressive and/or self-destructive tendencies you have never seen before.What is happening is this person you know is a [...]
Why Are the Yankees Wasting Chance to Hit Ichiro and »
Something has gotten into the New York Yankees. Written off by some as old hacks doomed to fall short of the postseason when they stumbled to a 4-6 record to begin the month of September, the Yankees enter the weekend as winners of five in a row and seven out of eight.We can point to several things: Nick Swisher's bat is starting to stir again, [...]
3 New York Yankees Problems in 2012 That Will Linger »
The New York Yankees have had a great run of 17 consecutive seasons with a winning record, but without some changes in the near future that streak may soon come to an end.Already this season, in spite of leading the AL East division for a majority of the year, the club has begun showing some "cracks" in its armor. This article will examine [...]