Archive for October, 2012
Yankees vs. Orioles: 7 Biggest Moments in Game 2 of »
Monday's Game 2 affair between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles was intriguing as ALDS games come.For Baltimore and its fans, the message was clear: win or face near certain death at Yankee Stadium.A momentary sigh of relief for the orange and black. The birds beat the Yanks 3-2, as rookie Wei-Yin Chen out-dueled playoff-seasoned [...]
New York Yankees: Time to Invest in Phil Hughes’ »
At the end of his sixth major league season, the Yankees are nearing a crossroads with right-handed starter Phil Hughes. The once top prospect in their organization is now somewhat of an enigma, a mix of potent talent and frustrating inconsistency.With the 26-year-old hurler just a year away from free agency, GM Brian Cashman and the New York [...]
Can the Yankees Still Trust CC Sabathia on Short Rest »
Besides the fact that he's pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues and has nearly 200 wins to show for the effort, CC Sabathia has built his reputation as an ace by being durable. Sabathia has averaged nearly 35 starts per season during his MLB career. But during the postseason, his left arm has seemed bionic when asked to start a game on [...]
Why Alex Rodriguez Needs Another Huge October to »
The 2009 season was Alex Rodriguez's very own Rubber Soul. It wasn't his best season by any stretch of the imagination, but the 2009 campaign ultimately saw the New York Yankees star third baseman prove he could do something many people didn't think he could do.At long last, A-Rod was clutch in the postseason. He posted a 1.308 OPS while [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: Why New York’s Lineup Will »
A matchup of two AL East teams in the playoffs is no surprise as it is regarded as one of—if not—the most competitive divisions in baseball.However, few baseball fans expected to see the New York Yankees against the Baltimore Orioles in the ALDS.The Yankees lead the series 1-0 after their 7-2 victory at Camden Yards on Sunday [...]
ALDS Game 2: Yankees and Orioles Pregame and Live Game »
The Orioles will try to even their series with the Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series, with the game airing on TBS at 8 p.m. ET.New York blew open a 2-2 game with a five-run ninth inning rally to take the series opener 7-2. The TBS broadcast team remains the same, led [...]
5 Comparisons Between the 2009 Yankees and the 2012 »
The 2009 New York Yankees captured the franchise's 27th World Series title and now the 2012 Bombers are chasing the franchise's 28th. Comparisons can be made to the team the Yankees are putting on the field this season, as is the case with every team the Bombers have put on the field over the past few decades. But despite the predictability of [...]
Yankees vs Orioles: Russell Martin, CC Sabathia Power »
It took almost two hours to start Game 1 of the ALDS .But after the rain delay was over and the tarps came off the field, the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles took the field at Camden Yards to get their long-awaited series underway.Both teams battled and had good starting pitching, but in the end, it was the Yankees who were able to get [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: Baltimore Is in Huge Trouble If »
The Baltimore Orioles reached the postseason for the first time in 15 years because of its incredible record in one-run games and in extra innings. The Orioles were a major-league best 29-9 in one-run decisions and after losing their first two extra-inning games of the season to the New York Yankees on April 10-11, Baltimore didn’t lose [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: Why New York Always Has »
Just a short while ago, the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 in Game 1 of the ALDS in what can only be called a statement of a win. A close game until the ninth inning, the experienced Bronx Bombers ultimately pulled through by means of CC Sabathia's clutch pitching and a five-run offensive outburst in the final [...]