After winning three of four games vs. the Mariners in Seattle over the weekend, the New York Yankees get a well deserved day off before starting a three game set down in Oakland against the Athletics. The A’s are in a Moneyball year, meaning that it is a season when this team is good. Actually, the A’s [...]
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Yankees: Mets who tweeted what
Yes, the New York Yankees broke a five game losing streak last night, beating the Boston Red Sox last night 4-1. Yes, the returns of Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis made the makeshift Yankees line-up feel, look and play deeper. And yes, CC Sabathia finally pitched like an ace pitching seven strong innings, giving up [...]
Yankees: Hughes can pitch who knew
It is no secret that I am always ready to pounce on New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes for a poor outing. Chalk it up to pure frustration as I still think Hughes has more potential that can only be found through very hard work. Regardless, I always give credit when credit is due and [...]
Yankees: Tonight rests on CC Sabathia
The New York Yankees (10-7) are down in Tampa Bay, Florida to face the pesky Rays (8-10) in a three game set. It is the first the division rivals play each other this season, so you can bet the series will be a dogfight. Tonight veteran ace CC Sabathia is on the bump at dumpy [...]
Yankees: CC saved today but what about tomorrow
CC Sabathia came up HUGE for the New York Yankees, throwing a seven-inning shutout before handing the ball to the tandem of David Robertson and Mariano Rivera. Sabathia’s performance, along with the Yankees bats lead to a 7-0 beat down of the Detroit Tigers who had their ace Justin Verlander on the hill. This marked [...]
Yankees: Starting out hot is essential but is it possible
How imperative is it for the New York Yankees to start the 2013 season off hot? Very. Why? Simply put, no team’s success can be contingent on older veterans unless they have serious depth on the bench, not even if you are the Yankees. The pressure the Yankees have ensued on guys north of 38 [...]
2013 New York Yankees: 3 positives to watch
The New York Yankees off-season has been a quiet one due to ownership implementing a new frugal stance. Instead of storylines about signing the biggest free agents, Yankee fans were relegated to watching the realities of missing the 2013 postseason grow by the day. So as a result, fans, the media, and bloggers alike have [...]
