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Yankees Have Issues; Let’s Not Panic Yet »
The team with the best record in baseball has some major issues as the calendar approaches September. The Yankees remain atop the American League East, leading the Rays by one game. They do, however, have some issues and I’ve noticed many fans becoming concerned. While they have a right and reasons to be concerned, it’s not quite [...]
New York Yankees: A Milestone Night in the Bronx »
By now, you all know the Yankees have had many great baseball players suit up in pinstripes. This years' team is no different. While we can talk about the terrific last minute start by Dustin Moseley, I'd rather take a look at some of the milestones that were set by a trio of current great Yankees players. The milestones continue to mount for [...]
MLB: Dustin Moseley Answers Yankees Alarm »
The performance by Dustin Moseley last night against the Boston Red Sox reminded me of test taking. Remember when you would study weeks in advance for a big test and when it came down to actually completing said test, your mind would go blank? Remember those tests when you crammed to study the night before, keeping the information fresh while also [...]
Red Sox vs. Yankees: Yankees Looking To Bury Red Sox »
The Boston Red Sox are coming to Yankee Stadium for a four game series against the Yankees starting tonight. Despite winning seven of their last 10 games, the Red Sox remain six games behind the Yankees who are sitting atop the American League East standings. They are a team, however, that has the potential to get hot and put even more [...]
Tampa Bay Rays Invade New York Yankees’ Personal »
The struggling New York Yankees have let the AL East get a little to tight. They are now tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for the division lead. The Yankees have gone just 5-5 in their last ten games while the Rays have been hot. Tampa has won nine of their last ten including taking two of three from the Yankees. It's been a variety of [...]
It’s Dustin Moseley Easy after New York Yankees »
Yankees manager Joe Girardi was impressed enough to say he may have found a replacement in the starting rotation until Andy Pettitte returns from injury. Who will be taking Pettitte's spot? Dustin Moseley, who did just enough to earn another start after throwing six innings of one run ball in his first start since last April. The righty has [...]
New York Yankees Shift Focus To Bullpen, Joakim Soria »
With top starting pitchers Cliff Lee and Dan Haren off the market, the New York Yankees seem to have shifted their trade deadline focus to bullpen help. Once the Yankees strong point, the bullpen is a bit of a mess right now outside of closer Mariano Rivera. Joba Chamberlain has struggled this season in his eighth inning role. For the [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Arizona Wants Joba Chamberlain For »
Despite General Manager Brian Cashman's continued claim that the Yankees do not need another starting pitcher, the team continues to pursue the top names. New York is reportedly actively pursuing Arizona Diamondbacks' starter Dan Haren. The two teams have gone as far as naming names and proposing deals. An agreement has not been made as of [...]
New York Yankees: Trade Deadline “Needs” »
With Major League Baseball's trade deadline just ten days away teams will likely start moving along in trade discussions. Normally, you can expect a big trade or two to come through before the deadline passes. There is, however, some uncertainty this year as teams seem to be holding onto players or asking for too much in return. The Yankees, while [...]
Has AJ Burnett Finally Hit Rock Bottom? »
Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before a turnaround can be put together. Yankees starting pitcher AJ Burnett has struggled the past two months, and Saturday's start may be the worst yet. Not just because of his performance on the mound though. The worst part is what happened on his way into the clubhouse between innings. [...]