‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Joe Girardi Won’t Go: Chicago Cubs Sign Mike »
From Buster Olney: “Breaking news from ESPNChicago: Mike Quade is getting a two-year deal to stay as the Cubs manager.” This is a point of notice for New York Yankees fans, who were keeping an eye on the Cubs' managerial position because Yankee skipper Joe Girardi was considered to be on the short list of candidates for the job. [...]
ALCS 2010: Yankees Squander Best Chance at Beating »
The Rangers' Cliff Lee was masterful yet again last night in New York, striking out 13 Yankees in eight innings without allowing a run as he helped push Texas ahead, two games to one in the American League Championship Series. For their part, the Yankees squandered their best pitching performance of the ALCS to date, letting Andy Pettitte's [...]
2010 ALCS Game 3: Cliff-Less New York Yankees Lose to »
Even knowing the Texas Rangers had Cliff Lee on the mound, the New York Yankee fans arrived at the game ready for a win and made it loud and clear That dream became a nightmare pretty fast, as Lee brought his A-plus game once again and the Rangers won 8-0. So, instead fans left confused, discouraged and embarrassed. Below are the three dilemmas I [...]
ALCS 2010: Cliff Lee Stifles New York Yankees as Texas »
The New York Yankees crowd rose to their feet, cheering on their team. But what they were cheering was indicative of the start put together by a certain Texas Rangers unflappable left-handed pitcher. The ovation formulated when a Yankees hitter worked a three-ball count—nothing more. This is how dominant Cliff Lee—their nonchalant, [...]
ALCS 2010: After Game 3 Loss, Should New York Yankees »
It was unclear which starter would go in game three for the Yankees after the ace they courted in a trade earlier this year jilted them again with yet another magnificent playoff performance. The worst shut out home loss in Yankee history came during a start for their left hander who is the most prolific winners in MLB playoff history: Andy [...]
ALCS Game 3: Can the Yankees Recover After the New »
It was only a couple weeks ago when many experts had the New York Yankees as a lock to make it to the World Series and defend their title. Unfortunately, for the Yankee faithful, no one told the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have certainly not been intimidated by the Yankees bloated payroll and 27 World Series titles. They haven't been phased by [...]
Michael Kay Keeps Exposing Himself As an Idiot »
Yankee bobo Michael Kay was at it all weekend long. He mentioned that Cliff Lee is cheating with that resin cap, and then he talked about how it was all over for the Rangers after the Yankees won in Game 1. This is the type of analysis we get from a play-by-play man and talk-show radio host in town. Is it any wonder why Kay gets ripped often by [...]
ALCS Game 3 Live Blog: Texas Rangers vs. New York »
Tonight is the night that you've all been waiting for... Unless you're a Yankees fan. Tonight will be a game to remember, in a battle between two of the greatest postseason pitchers in the history of the game.Cliff Lee vs. Andy Pettitte.Read more New York Yankees news on BleacherReport.com
ALCS 2010: Top Performances Through 2 Games »
The Texas Rangers could very easily be up 2-0 on the New York Yankees right now and quite frankly should be. They blew a huge opportunity on Friday night and they know it. These MLB Playoffs are all about seizing the moment and making the most of your opportunity. While the Rangers have done that well thus far in October, they [...]
ALCS 2010: Andy Pettitte vs. Cliff Lee by the Numbers »
The Yankees are up against Cliff Lee tonight, and everyone seems to have counted them out. Despite that fact, the Yankees have Andy Pettitte on the mound with the potential to make tonight’s game an instant Yankees classic. Let’s take a look at this matchup by the numbers: 2010 Numbers Lee: 28 G, 12-9 record, 212.1 IP, 3.18 ERA, 1.00 [...]