Archive for May, 2012
Ben Gibbard, Dick Manitoba & Real Fans Hate the »
Craig Calcaterra of HardballTalk reported that Rolling Stone asked some rock stars to reveal their favorite ballpark. Dodger Stadium and Wrigley Field were the winners. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie, who sang the National Anthem before the third game of the 2010 NLCS in San Francisco, said that PNC Park in Pittsburgh is his favorite. [...]
New York Yankees: Where Would the Bombers Be Without »
No Mariano Rivera, David Robertson or Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees would normally doom the back-end of their bullpen. But thanks to Hal Steinbrenner, the Yanks aren't as bad off as they could've been.That's because Steinbrenner was the one who pushed to sign Rafael Soriano going into last season, a move that was against the will of [...]
7 Reasons the New York Yankees Should Revisit Trading »
If you have been a veteran of this website like I have, you will remember this song and dance of almost two years ago.There were two really big pitching targets that were on the market—one via free agency and one via trade.The New York Yankees were linked to both of them, but didn't get either of them.The first was Cliff Lee, who the Yankees [...]
Mantle, Ruth, Foxx and Wilson Had at Least 50 HRs and »
Twenty-six players have hit at least 50 home runs in a season, but only Babe Ruth, Hack Wilson, Jimmy Foxx and Mickey Mantle batted at least .350 while reaching the 50 mark. Yes, Mantle, not Willie Mays, Hank Aaron or Barry Bonds is in that group. PLAYER HR AVRRuth [...]
New York Yankees Injuries: Brian Cashman Should Not »
The New York Yankees have suffered injuries to their top-two relievers—Mariano Rivera and David Robertson—and are now left with Rafael Soriano as the closer and an undetermined bridge to get to him.Rivera is lost for the season, but Marc Carig of the Star-Ledger reports that Robertson could be back in late May or early June.While the [...]
Joe Girardi, New York Yankees Make No Excuses in Wake »
What on Earth did the Yankees do to enrage the baseball Gods?Did Babe Ruth do something ungodly in the afterlife that warranted the unleashing of ill spirits towards the Yankees? Did Billy Martin fly off the handle once again? Did the great George Steinbrenner break some rules he shouldn't have? I ask because this is the only way I can explain the [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Potential Trade Options for the »
Before the 2012 season, nobody was worried about the bullpen for the Yankees.Now entering the middle of May, it's gone from bad to worse and they might need a little help.Joba Chamberlain suffered a severe dislocation of his ankle, which pushed back his return time.Mariano Rivera tore his ACL two weeks ago and is out for the entire 2012 [...]
New York Yankees: Five Signs Andy Pettitte Will Be »
Andy Pettitte took the mound for the New York Yankees on Mother's Day and from that one start alone, it's safe to say Pettitte has a great shot to be this rotation's savior for 2012. After a year off, Pettitte got back on the bump and not only gave Yankees fans a great sense of nostalgia, but hope as well. Here are five reasons why it's already [...]
5 Early Yankees Disappointments Who Are About to Break »
2012 has been an up-and-down season for the New York Yankees thus far. Some players have been surprisingly hot, while some have been uncharacteristically cold. The team as a whole has gone on hot streaks and cold streaks as well, usually coinciding with the offense.Players like Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Nick Swisher and Raul Ibanez have been [...]
David Robertson: New York Yankees Reliever to DL, »
Matt Snyder of CBSSports.com reports that the New York Yankees announced Tuesday afternoon that reliever David Robertson is being placed on the DL with a strained left oblique muscle.Right-hander Cody Eppley has been recalled, according to Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News.This is just the latest item of bad news for the Yankees, who have been [...]