Reports are in that the Chicago Cubs have taken off the interim tag from manager Mike Quade. Quade, the 53-year-old manager who has been serving as interim manager since the retirement of Lou Piniella after the season, is finally getting his shot at managing the big leagues. The cubs reportedly signed Quade to a two-year deal with a club option for the 2013 season, according to ESPN. There has been a lot of speculation as to who the next manager of the historic franchise would be following the retirement of Piniella. Quade ...
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. With the spot now going to someone else, the threat of the Yankees losing their manager to a 100+ year loser is gone.
There was also some speculation that former Yankees manager ...
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 seven inning, two-run effort go to waste as they not only failed to score a run, but also watched in horror as the bullpen imploded to let six more ...
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 had, after freezing my butt off in the Bronx:
1. Everyone was confused by Joe Girardi’s decision not to use Mariano Rivera for the last three outs. The hope ...
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, modest, 31-year-old ace—was.
He entered this Game 3 start with a 6-0 record and a 1.44 ERA in his postseason career. When the Rangers lost Game 1 I immediately thought if Game 2 was won they would have an ...
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 Pettitte.
The opposing lefty laced them with cut fastballs and knuckle curves while taking a two-run lead into the top of the ninth.
His curve broke out of the strike zone and ...
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 their previous nine losses in ten postseason games to the Yankees before this season. The 2010 Texas Rangers are not your daddy's Texas Rangers.
Cliff Lee and the Texas Rangers ...
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 Phil Mushnick and Bob Raissman?
It's funny how the Yankee bobo talks about how he is a victim of agenda by Mushnick, Raissman ...
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
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 could have had the defending World Champions on the ropes. Now, the series turns to the Bronx with Cliff Lee opposing Andy Pettite in a pivotal Game 3 on ...