Archive for September, 2010
Yankees-Rangers Series Preview: A Weekend You »
After winning seven of 10 games in the Bronx, the New York Yankees start a nine-game road trip with a weekend series against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers. Could this be a possible ALDS preview? Yes, if the Yankees get through the last 22 regular season games, which is not as easy as it sounds. The Yankees spend 15 of those 22 meetings on the [...]
Andy Pettitte ‘Felt Good’ After Double-A »
Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte made a rehab start Thursday night for Double-A Trenton, as part of his recovery from a groin injury. In game two of the playoffs, Pettitte threw four innings. He allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out four. He threw 51 pitches and allowed no runs. “It felt good to get back on the mound. It was a [...]
Robbie Cano Should Win the American League MVP, »
Dustin Pedroia won the 2008 AL MVP. Based on that victory, Robinson Cano should run away with the AL MVP this year. It's important to compare Cano's year to Pedroia's and expose some truths about baseball, position scarcity, and the real value of players. First off, Pedroia and Cano are good comparisons because they both play second [...]
New York Yankees: Not Getting Cliff Lee Could Be Great »
The first week of July the New York Yankees nearly landed Cliff Lee in a deal with the Mariners in exchange for a package surrounding top prospect Jesus Montero. The Yankees were aggressive in trying to land Lee because despite the fact that they had five starting pitchers, a few of them were question marks and they thought adding Lee would have [...]
2010 Fantasy Baseball: Kinsler, Tulo, Rasmus Hot; »
Let’s take a look at some of the bigger stories that developed yesterday: Three Hot Texas Rangers 2B Ian KinslerThere was a lot to like from the Rangers last night, from their offensive explosion to Derek Holland (5 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 8 K, W), who has a chance to emerge in the Rangers rotation not only for the final few [...]
Phil Hughes To Be Skipped in New York Yankees Rotation »
The New York Yankees announced yesterday that right-handed Phil Hughes will be skipped in his next turn in the rotation. His command has been observably terrible over his last several outings, as he's allowed 11 earned runs, six walks, and 13 hits in 9.2 innings pitched in his last two starts against Toronto (Aug. 25, Sept. 5), while against [...]
New York Yankees: What Happens in Playoffs if Jorge »
There seems to be quite a bit of panic since the Yankees made the announcement yesterday that Jorge Posada was suffering from concussion symptoms. What happens if his concussion lingers and the Yankees are forced to use Francisco Cervelli and Chad Moeller? Well, the sky will fall. Or will it? The playoff roster eligibility rules state that the [...]
My Exclusive Q&A With New York Yankees Manager Joe »
Courtesy of Dove Men+Care, Lady Loves Pinstripes was given the opportunity to ask New York Yankees Manager Joe Girardi some personal questions about his life at home and on the field. Here is Lady Loves Pinstripes exclusive Q&A with Yankees Joe Girardi. Lade Loves Pinstripes: Where do you see yourself in five years? Joe Girardi: As I’ve [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Streaks, Jesus Montero, and »
The Yankees have an off day after finishing up a 10-game home stand with a victory against the Orioles to avoid their first sweep at the new Yankee Stadium. They were 7-3 during the home stand. They will fly into Texas, with Jorge Posada, to start a nine-game road trip. Here are some notes: Alex Rodriguez went 3-for-8 (.375) with a home run [...]
New York Yankees Catch Swishalicious Fever Before »
It’s a bird, it’s a plane—no, wait, it is a baseball flying over the visitor’s dugout in left field at Yankee Stadium. Nick Swisher made sure the New York Yankees avoided getting swept by the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx, by hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth with one out. [...]