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MLB Rumors: With Red Sox Mess, Does David Ortiz Want »
Since September 1, it hasn't been a good time to be a fan of the Boston Red Sox.After being in the lead for the entire month for the American League Wild Card, they completely collapsed, went 7-20 for the month and watched the Tampa Bay Rays take the final playoff spot on the final day of the season.Then, long-time manager Terry Francona and the [...]
MLB Rumors: Should the Yankees and Braves Swap A.J. »
Remember when we all wanted to trade A.J. Burnett out of New York? At one time or another, we all said it during the 2011 season. His Game 4 ALDS performance against the Tigers put those feelings on hold, but let's face it, if we could find a trading partner willing to take Burnett, we would do it in a heartbeat. Newsday's Ken Davidoff had a [...]
New York Yankees Win 2011 AL East Title with »
Before the 2011 season started, everyone had the Boston Red Sox picked to win the American League East division.Hell, even I picked Boston to win the division back in March.But, coming into Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays, another team fighting to get into the postseason, the Yankees had a chance to do two things in one night: [...]
New York Yankees: How Do Their 2011 Postseason Chances »
When the 2011 season started, did anyone think the Boston Red Sox wouldn't make the playoffs?No. Everyone had them pegged to win the American League East over the Yankees, coast to the American League Championship and maybe even the World Series.You would think the Red Sox would be owning the American League East, considering they are 11-4 against [...]
New York Yankees: Players That Need To Improve Their »
With two weeks left until the playoffs begin, the Yankees are sitting atop the American League East with a nice four game lead over the Boston Red Sox.Barring any major collapses, the Yankees look like they should win the A.L. East division title and get home field advantage with the best record in the American League.Last year, the Yankees came [...]
Is Rafael Soriano Finally Returning to Form for the »
When the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano to a three-year deal over the winter, they thought they were getting a closer who was going to solidify their bullpen in 2011.Early on in the season, Soriano was anything but the pitcher who was an All-Star for the Tampa Bay Rays a season ago.By April 30, Soriano was 1-1 with a 7.15 ERA in 11 innings pitched [...]
Yankees Get Huge Series Win over Red Sox, Gain »
This past week we saw the Yankees win an important series for the first time against the Boston Red Sox this season.Going into the series, the Yankees trailed Boston by 1.5 games and were looking to make up some ground.In the first game, the Yankees took advantage of the pitching matchup with CC Sabathia against John Lackey.Sabathia came into the [...]
Jesus Montero Finally Called Up for Yankees, What Kind »
The long wait is over.Tomorrow, we will finally see if it's all hype, or if he is for real.Jesus Montero, the top catching prospect in the Yankees minor league system will be called up on September 1, the first day the MLB rosters can expand to 40, according to Bryan Hoch of [...]
Could the Yankees Get Both Damaso Marte and Pedro »
The Yankees have had a desperate need for left-handed options in the bullpen.Right now, the only option the Yankees have is Boone Logan, who is 3-2 with a 2.78 ERA.The Yankees have been without two of their top left-handers out of the bullpen for most of the season in Damaso Marte and Pedro Feliciano.On Thursday, both Marte and Feliciano took [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Cubs Unlikely to Deal Carlos Pena to »
Yesterday, we found out the Yankees put in a waiver claim for Chicago Cubs first basemen Carlos Pena.The teams have 48 hours to work out a deal or Pena gets pulled back off waivers and remains with the team.Right now, it's looking like Pena will be staying with Chicago.According to Bruce Levine of ESPN, Pena talked to Cubs interim GM Randy Bush [...]