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Was the Javier Vazquez Trade Worth It? »

Ever since Javier Vazquez made a name for himself in 2004, after giving up a grand slam to Johnny Damon in the American League Championship series, Yankee fans have dreaded the sight of the right-hander on the mound.  When the Yankees traded for Vazquez in the 2009 offseason, mixed feelings were going around. He was coming off an incredible, [...]

New York Yankee Fans: Be Proud, Be Grateful »

Just a day removed from the Yankees elimination, it isn’t hard to find a disappointed New Yorker. The beloved Yankees are done for the year, and their dreams of a second consecutive world championship are diminished. As many love to do, we can sit here and talk about what could have happened and what should have happened. We can talk about [...]

2010 Offseason Will Be Historically Tough for the New »

Two seasons ago, the Yankees missed the playoffs for the first—and last—time this decade. They went into the offseason with a sense of urgency—a sense that holds none of the connoted nerves for Yankees fans, considering they always have the financial power to get the job done. And they did. The Yankees signed three of the top [...]

New York Yankees Starting Rotation: How Will They Look »

CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, A.J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte, Phil Hughes. What would you say if I told you that was the starting rotation of a Major League Baseball team? You would probably say that they would inevitably be in the World Series and it would be nearly impossible to beat them.  Oh, you can also add in that it would be for a team that [...]

2010 ALCS: Starting A.J. Burnett In the Postseason »

If it weren't already evident that AJ Burnett’s big long-term contract was dictating the decisions made by the Yankees front office, it is now.  After the Yankees cruised through the American League Division series with just three starters, the Yankees announced Monday morning that they will use a fourth starter in the American [...]

MLB Playoff Rosters: A.J. Burnett Does Not Fit On »

With the postseason set to begin on Wednesday, the Yankees announced their roster for the American League Division series against the Twins. As expected, AJ Burnett is on the roster––although he is not in the starting rotation––while Ivan Nova and Javier Vazquez has been left out. Now, it would seem to be a ridiculous [...]

2010 MLB Playoffs: Yankees Can and Should Avoid Using »

Since 1920, 391 Yankees pitchers have had a seasonal ERA of at least 5.30. Of all those pitchers, no pitcher has been allowed to pitch as many innings as A.J. Burnett. Why? Because Burnett is on a five-year deal, and he is making $16.5 million this season. Essentially, he is here to stay. It is mentally very difficult to waste $16.5 million [...]

2010 MLB Playoffs: Yankees Need a Backup in Ivan Nova »

As the New York Yankees thrust towards the playoffs, with a magic number of three as of this writing, some postseason roster decisions still loom large. At this point, the concern for the Yankees is their pitching. Yes, CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes, and most of the bullpen will be fine. But beyond that (the other two starters) the Yankees have some [...]

2010 Cy Young Award: CC Sabathia Is Not Deserving »

The 2010 Cy Young conversation had been a fascinating debate. It had raised questions about how to determine if a pitcher is successful, and the value of certain statistics.  But, unlike other years, the 2010 debate has recently become quite a silly argument as the season comes to a close. The main discussion has been between CC Sabathia [...]

AL East Race: Ten Reasons the New York Yankees Need »

Last Monday, the Yankees visited the Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. for one of the most anticipated series in the 2010 season.The race has been tightly packed all season, with no team leading by more 2 1/2 games since July 26.In the last five days, there have been three flip-flops for the division lead. With another four game set about to happen [...]

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