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Yankees Notes: Javier Vazquez, 3B, Andy Pettitte, Nick »
The Yankees have whittled their magic number down to 20 as they go for their eighth win in a row this afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays. Here are some notes: Javier Vazquez gets his rotation spot back today. He was 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA in nine innings during his bullpen demotion. Alex Rodriguez is expected back on Sunday, but Eduardo [...]
The New York Yankees Cannot Be Stopped—Not Even »
The Yankees game was threatened because of Hurricane Earl, but they managed to get the game in as the Yankees won 7-3 over the Toronto Blue Jays for their seventh consecutive victory. Here are some highlights: Ivan Nova started and didn’t have the same stuff he had in his first two starts. His line: 4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, 1 HR. The [...]
Is It Possible To Hate CC Sabathia? »
As the title says, my question is, is it possible for Yankee fans to hate CC Sabathia? He is in the midst of another fine season for the Yankees, standing at 19 wins, matching his win total from last season with a month to play. All the man does is win, winning 38 games in his two seasons with the Yankees, especially at Yankee Stadium. [...]
New York Yankees News: Nick Swisher, Alex Rodriguez »
The Yankees have a tough series coming up this weekend, not only because they are facing the Blue Jays, but because they have Ivan Nova, Javier Vazquez, and Phil Hughes on the mound. This will be a big test to see which one will be reliable for the playoffs. Here are some notes: Nick Swisher is day-to-day after leaving yesterday’s game [...]
CC Sabathia One-Hits Oakland A’s over Eight »
The weather wasn’t the only thing red hot at Yankee Stadium yesterday as CC Sabathia picked up his sixth consecutive win and 19th of the season as he one-hit the Oakland Athletics over eight innings during the Yankees 5-0 win yesterday afternoon. Curtis Granderson also had a big day picking up a pair of home runs, including one of [...]
The New York Yankees’ Potential 2011 Outfield »
Even though the Yankees are in the midst of a battle for the AL East against the menace known as the Tampa Bay Rays, and trying to defend their world title, one cannot help but speculate what the future holds, especially when it involves the speedy left fielder Carl Crawford. Crawford, who has spent his entire nine-season career in Tampa Bay, [...]
New York Yankees Dominant in Day Games »
The Yankees, winners of five straight, are about to embark on a rarity in baseball scheduling: five consecutive day games. Luckily for the Yankees, they have thrived this season in day games, going 31-16. The teams collectively hits better during the day, with a team batting average of .283 in day games compared to a .262 clip at night. Here are [...]
Cliff Lee’s Back Is Bothering Him »
A few weeks ago I wrote a blurb about Cliff Lee and noted how many innings he was throwing and wondered out loud if it would carry over to next season. As it turns out he didn’t even make it that far before the innings total began to affect him as his back has been acting up. Here’s more via ESPN: Texas Rangers starter Cliff Lee [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Ted Lilly Staying Put »
Yesterday I passed along a story that the Yankees had won a waiver claim for Ted Lilly and may have been pursuing him even though the trade deadline had passed. Later on in the day, though, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that Lilly was interested in signing an extension and staying in Los Angeles with the Dodgers. Buster Olney of ESPN [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Vazquez, Pettitte, Jeter, »
The Yankees go for a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics tonight and their sixth win overall and have their best man on the job, CC Sabathia. Here are some notes: Javier Vazquez is back in the rotation. Dustin Moseley is out. Andy Pettitte threw a bullpen session yesterday and said he felt great. Up next is a simulated game this [...]