Finally, the New York Yankee bats and starter AJ Burnett were in sync in Kansas City against the Royals, winning the game 7-4. Burnett racked his first win in pinstripes the month of August ever, a jinx that had run its course for all involved as he posted an 0-8 record with a 7.18 ERA [...]
Archive of entries posted on August 2011
New York Yankees: Believe You Me…. Hughes Is Moving To The Bullpen
Honestly, what New York Yankee fan is not debating who will be demoted when skipper Joe Girardi dismantles the six-man pitching rotation? From my dad, to my doorman, to even my Phillies fan friend (yes, I have one) everyone has an opinion about who has earned their pinstripes to stay. One collective belief, myself included [...]
New York Yankees: Mariano Rivera’s August Tales
The recent slip-ups by way of home-runs off the famous cutter of New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has caused much scare this week. It masked the fact that Rivera tied closer Trevor Hoffman for saving 30 games for 10 years in a row, which is a huge accomplishment. Look there is no denying that [...]
Giveaway Extended Till Sunday To Win Signed Derek Jeter Memorabilia
Since receiving multiple emails from people complaining about how to enter, and hopefully win the SIGNED Derek Jeter wristbands, I thought it would only be fair to extend the giveaway through the weekend. So, now you have until Sunday, August 14th at midnight to enter. To enter: Subscribe to Lady Loves Pinstripes Weekly Newsletter; current [...]
New York Yankees: A-Rod To Return Means You Gotta Go
The latest non-poker news on New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is that he is scheduled to make two rehab starts this weekend; first as a DH on Friday and at third base on Saturday. Bryan Hoch at MLB.com reported that skipper Joe Girardi confirmed this prior to the Yankees 9-3 win vs. the Angels [...]
New York Yankees: Losing Is Contagious
As I headed to the Bronx on Tuesday night, to watch the New York Yankees take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the last thing on my mind was the possibility of losing. I certainly didn’t expect to witness Mariano Rivera blowing his second save in a row, which resulted in another loss for [...]
New York Yankees: Halos Starting Dan Haren Tonight
Arriving in the Bronx after winning eight of ten games on the road, the Yankees should be very pleased with that performance; except when both losses materialized in Fenway Park. So, instead the Yankees come home shamed and self-conscious, but thankful for Monday’s off day to shake away everything Red Sox off their shoulders. Not [...]
