‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Why Do the New York Yankees Keep Trusting A.J. »
If a New York Yankees fan is reading this, you might just go on to comment how dumb this is, saying how Burnett will turn things around. Hold on a second, you can't disagree that he is the most inconsistent pitcher in all of baseball today. I know how it hurts to hear it considering the fact that I'm a Yankees fan, but it's true. With [...]
New York Yankees: Getting A.J. Burnett on Track »
Everyone knows by now that A.J. Burnett is pitching terribly, leading to speculation that he, like Javier Vazquez, will be skipped in the rotation. Perhaps this will be the case, but it doesn’t seem like the solution for the Yankees or Burnett. First off, would skipping a turn actually benefit Burnett? Obviously, I am not a pitching coach, [...]
Yankees Notes: Burnett, Pettitte, Aceves, Berkman, and »
A.J. Burnett allowed four runs in the first inning and never settled in, as he gave up eight earned runs and the Yankees lost 9-4 in the first game of a three game series against the Chicago White Sox. Here are some notes: Since May 9th, the Yankees are 6-14 when Burnett starts. His numbers during that stretch: 20 G, 110.2 IP, 52 BB, 85 SO, 6.34 [...]
Kerry Wood’s Sudden Excellence Confusing the »
When two opposing forces meet, the results can be explosive. We see it in television, movies, and even in our everyday sayings (the unstoppable force vs. the immovable object, or more simply, red vs. blue). The Yankees gave a huge contract to Carl Pavano after the 2004 season, and after the 2008 season, the Yankees gave up on Pavano. This was the [...]
Kei Igawa Drilled at 2010 Little League World Series »
The New York Yankees are probably coming close to putting a list of September call-ups together. Kei Igawa may have just lost his spot on that list. The Japanese right-handed pitcher pitched for his country in the Little League World Series but did not perform to the high expectations that were set for him. Igawa entered the game as one of [...]
Yankees Call-Ups: Predicting the Newest Players in »
As August comes to an abrupt close with prized rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg requiring Tommy John surgery, I begin to predict what the New York Yankees are thinking with their own cherished talent.I have devised a list of who I think have the best chances of being called up come September first.Please enjoy and thank you for reading. Note: [...]
Five Options the Yankees Could Use If Andy Pettitte »
On Friday, Andy Pettitte threw a bullpen session in Chicago. He threw at 75 percent however felt fine. That was supposed to be the day when we would know whether or not Pettitte would come back. Instead, he will probably throw another session and the Yankees will take it from there. There are two possible outcomes for that [...]
With Strasburg’s Injury will Yankees Alter Their »
Stephen Strasburg needs Tommy John surgery (TJS), and if you are in shock over this, you shouldn't be. Strasburg has all the requirements of a guy destined for this procedure. First, he throws extremely hard, upwards of 100 MPH. That is just too taxing on the throwing arm’s tendons and ligaments. There is a certain threshold for the body [...]
Andy Pettitte Throws Bullpen Without Pain »
Via the LoHud Yankees blog: Andy Pettitte felt good after a 25-pitch bullpen session, but he did not try to throw at 100 percent effort. That was at the urging of the training staff. The greater test will probably come in his next bullpen session — most likely Sunday or Monday — when he might be able to push it a little [...]
New York Yankees’ Title Hopes Ride on Return of »
Looking back, it's astounding to think that the Yankees ever let Andy Pettitte get away.He's only been the guts of every championship rotation the franchise has assembled in the past 15 years, after all. Not to besmirch the dead, but Pettitte's regrettable sabbatical in Houston fell directly on The Boss, who never did fully appreciate what the [...]