Archive for April, 2010
New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox: Lineup Challenge »
Working in a local supermarket, I have a front row seat for all the latest hollywood gossip and glamour. There are upsides and downsides to this. For example: downside, I can name about twenty celebrities who have cellulite, and how many plastic surgeries Heidi Montag has had. A clear upside: the Swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated, or any [...]
2010 MLB Power Rankings: Opening Day »
The New York Yankees captured their 27th world championship in 2009, winning their first World Series since 2000. With the Red Sox and Rays both looking strong, will the Yankees have enough to fend them off in the AL East? In the National League, the Phillies made their second consecutive World Series trip last season, but should face more [...]
2010 A. L. East Preview: Yankees Express Keeps Rolling »
After winning their first World Series in nearly a decade, the Yankees refused to stand pat and spent the off-season making wholesale changes to an increasingly-aging roster. As a result, they re-tooled for another AL East title and put themselves in position to challenge for back-to-back championships. The Yankees said goodbye to players at both [...]
2010 Yankees Preview: A Few Question Marks »
Last October and November was a time that all Yankee fans will never forget. The Yankees blew through the post season to their 27th world championship, and their first championship since 2000. Just about everything seemed to go right for the Yankees last season. C.C. Sabathia lived up to the contract that he signed and A.J. Burnett [...]
MLBs 10 Best Relief Pitchers of the 2000s: Papelbon, »
Now that the decade of the 2000s has just ended, I thought it would be a good time to make a list of the best relief pitchers from this decade. Now keep in mind, this list is a list of the best careers, so far. It is not a list of the best right now. This needs to be kept in mind while reading this list; I’m talking about the best careers, [...]
2010 Yankees Preview: Winning Championships Should Be »
When the Yankees scored the go-ahead run in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, John Sterling boasted the team was on its way to win their fourth straight championship. This scene took place in the eighth inning. It's hard to blame him. With Mariano Rivera pitching against the feeble part of the Diamondbacks order, Sterling would be a fool not [...]
For the New York Yankees, The 1961 World Series Was No »
The 1961 New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds in a five game World Series that was closer than the final result indicates. 1961 was one of the finest seasons in Yankees' history, but the passage of time often creates a false reality. Recently, the host of a sports show discussed the 1961 World Series. It was concluded that beating the [...]
New York Yankees Set 25-Man Roster »
Over the past couple of days Jorge Posada, Nick Johnson, Francisco Cervelli, Damaso Marte, and Alfredo Aceves have all had to deal with minor injuries that left them in question of making the opening day roster. They must be healthy enough, because the Yankees have set their opening day roster and they are all a part of it. However, whether [...]
Minor Leaguers Chad Moeller and Robby Hammock Sign »
Due to injuries, the Yankees have signed journeyman catcher Chad Moeller and infielder/catcher Robby Hammock to minor league contracts according to Chad Jennings of The Journal News . They are both expected to start the season in Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre. Moeller, who played with the Yankees in 2008, was released by the Baltimore Orioles [...]
Will 2010 Be Andy Pettitte’s Final Hurrah With »
Over the last 15 years, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, and Andy Pettitte have made up the "Yankees Core" of the roster, mostly because they are popular players who were home-grown products out of the Yankees system. In 2010, one of the core players may be playing in his final season. In an interview with YES Network's Jack Curry, [...]