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Memo to Javier Vazquez: You Are Back in the American »
Someone once said: "Dorothy, you're not in Kansas anymore." Last night, Javier Vazquez at times looked as though he might have been looking for his ruby slippers. Javy, you're not in Atlanta anymore. Many Yankee fans and most of the Yankee brass have trumpeted the return of Vazquez as just what the Yankees needed. They've pointed to the Yankees' [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: April 8, 2010 »
Brett Gardner used his speed in the New York Yankees 3-1 victory over the hated Boston Red Sox last night. Gardner did not get a hit in three at bats in the final game of the opening series of 2010 season. But in the top of the 10th inning, Gardner worked a one out walk against BoSox close, Jonathon Papelbon. Papelbon paid a great deal of [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: Apr. 7, 2010 »
After getting two hits in the season opener on Sunday night, Brett Gardner did not start in Boston last night. Not only had Gardner gotten the two hits, he also made two very good baserunning plays, going from first to third on a Derek Jeter single that did not get very far into left-center field and stealing home easily when Jeter broke for [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: April 5, 2010 »
Brett Gardner had a great game for the New York Yankees on Opening Night in Fenway Park. Against the Yankees' primary nemesis, Gardner was 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored. This was very good news for Gardner and the Yankees, as his offense has been a question mark. But last night he was aggressive at the plate and on the bases, [...]
Any Pitching Staff Want to Face This New York »
If you were a pitcher and you looked at a batting order that featured Derek Jeter leading off, Alex Rodriguez hitting sixth and Robinson Cano hitting ninth, you would probably scratch your brow a little. What a minute, did I say A-Rod hitting sixth and not fourth? And Cano hitting ninth and not fifth? Yeah, that's what I said, because I'm not [...]
MLB 2010 Preview: New York Yankees Will Not Repeat and »
It is April 1. As I write this I can look out the window at blooming forsythias and fat robins hopping in too green grass. In three days, baseball starts for real with my team opening in Fenway Park. The New York Yankees are the greatest team in the history of the game and begin the new year defending their 27th world title. But as an undying, but [...]
Brett Gardner: Daily Update April 1, 2010 »
Brett Gardner has been projected to the American League MVP for 2010. With Opening Day only three days away, Gardner has been picked by any number of baseball experts to garner his first MVP award. He is projected to hit .325, score 125 runs and steal 135 bases. April Fools! Sorry, couldn't resist. As of now, Gardner has had a horrible Spring [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: March 17, 2010 »
Brett Gardner started in centerfield for the second straight day for the New York Yankees. Today, Gardner also hit leadoff as the Yankees lost to the Phillies 6-2. Gardner had a great game, with two hits in three times at bat, including a triple. He also scored a run. He raised his average for the spring to .240. He also stole one base. In [...]
Brett Gardner Daily Update: March 15, 2010 »
Brett Gardner started in center field and hit sixth in the batting order as the New York Yankees lost a spring training tilt to the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday. Neither position is a likely spot to find Gardner after the regular season starts in just 20 days. Because it is uncertain if Gardner can hold down a regular outfield slot, the Yankees [...]
Joba Chamberlain May Not Be Suited to Starting »
Joba Chamberlain first flashed on the major league scene in August 2007. He had been called up to the New York Yankees because they were floundering and needed bullpen help. Chamberlain came in from the pen in 19 games in August and September 2007. He pitched in 24 innings. He gave up ONE earned run and had an ERA of 0.38. His ERA-plus was a [...]