Archive for October, 2012
New York Yankees or Bronx Barbies: Why a Firesale Is »
Some refer to it as the “it” factor, or possessing an indomitable will to win. In the Bronx this postseason, it can be referred to as non-existent. As the New York Yankees fell behind the Detroit Tigers 2-0 in the ALCS during the early evening hours of Sunday night, it was difficult to remember a time when the outlook had been so bleak [...]
MLB Playoffs 2012: 5 Reasons Why the New York Yankees »
Following Sunday's ALCS Game 2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, the 2012 New York Yankees' postseason has been nearly a complete disaster.The Yankees are now trailing 2-0 in the series to a team that they can't seem to beat when it matters most—in October.Despite all of that, there is still a chance. Yes, Lloyd Christmas from Dumb and Dumber, [...]
5 Creative Fixes for the New York Yankees’ »
The New York Yankees have put themselves about as far behind the 8-ball as one can be following two consecutive losses to the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in the ALCS.Only three teams have ever rallied from an 0-2 deficit since the League Championship Series went to a seven-game format in 1985 (1985 Royals and Cardinals, 2004 Red Sox).While [...]
Grading Every New York Yankees Player in the »
The Yankees find themselves in a threatening 0-2 hole with Justin Verlander looming tomorrow night on the mound in Detroit; yet in a season of inconsistency, improbability and the unexpected, are you really willing to count the Yankees out now?The 2012 postseason has been one of the worst hitting displays that the New York Yankees have put on [...]
MLB Playoffs 2012: Key New York Yankees Players Who »
The Yankees have a plethora of struggling players, as one would expect from a team that is down two games to none and barely squeaked by the Baltimore Orioles. Highlighting four of these hitters will lend some perspective as to how bad things have been for the Yankees—and, perhaps more importantly, if things have the potential to [...]
Annual New York Yankee Underachiever Nick Swisher »
There are certain places where sports intensity takes on a new form of life. Places where the blood pressure of fans only dips down to normal when the game has ended. New York City is one of those places. Now in his fourth year with the Yankees, one would think Nick Swisher should be aware of this by now. He should know that New York [...]
Why Derek Jeter Deserves the Most Credit for the New »
For the first time since 1981, the New York Yankees have played a postseason game without Mariano Rivera or Derek Jeter on the roster. Through thick and thin, Derek Jeter has been there for the Yankees and for the sport of baseball. Throughout his entire career, The Captain has been a role model for both young and old alike. He is respected [...]
Yankees vs Tigers: What We Learned from the »
Before the game, I said Game 2 of the ALCS was a must-win for the Yankees.After losing 6-4 to the Tigers in Game 1, along with Derek Jeter for the remainder of the postseason due to a fractured ankle, the Yankees came in needing to win Game 2.Instead, the offense was non-existent, and Anibal Sanchez pitched a gem for Detroit as they won 3-0 in [...]
Nick Swisher: Yankees OF Unwise to Fuel Fire with »
The New York Yankees are now down 2-0 to the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series after a dismal offensive performance, and Nick Swisher’s comments about the fans following the loss were poorly timed and ill-advised. Swisher, who is batting .154 in the postseason, took a significant amount of criticism for failing [...]
Yankees vs. Tigers: What Bombers Must Do to Turn »
The New York Yankees have a mountain to climb as they look to recover from an 0-2 deficit in the ALCS, now having to face Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers in Game 3. To make matters worse, the team is in the midst of one of the worst offensive performances in postseason history. To their credit, guys like Ichiro Suzuki, Mark Teixeira, [...]