Not repeating and no longer reigning as champions was not the game plan the New York Yankees had at the start of the 2010 season. Losing the ALCS to the Texas Rangers was heartbreaking. The Bombers elimination seemed almost unreal, as the Yankees were the stronger ball-club all season long. The blame-game is in full [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Jorge Posada category.
New York Yankees: Phil Hughes To Finish-Off Blue Jays To Win The Series
After losing the first game, the New York Yankees demolished the Blue Jays at home in Toronto on Tuesday night. Marcus Thames, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira all homered in the affair. Wednesday night’s game determines the series; both teams want to win but are on very different paths. The Blue [...]
New York Yankees: Rookie Ivan Nova To Debut On Mound Vs. Toronto Blue Jays
What a rare opportunity for rookie pitcher Ivan Nova to make his mark in New York Yankees pinstripes, by making his Major League debut tonight vs. the heavy-hitting Toronto Blue Jays. Getting called up from Scranton-Wilkes-Barre is every rookie’s goal, but to start against another AL East ball-club, in middle of a tight pennant race [...]
New York Yankees: Causing Legitimate Worry But Not For Long
The state of the New York Yankees has caused legitimate worry. Latest news: Alex Rodriguez—out. Andy Pettitte—return pushed back to mid-September. Nick Swisher, AJ Burnett—playing hurt. Now, the Bombers are tied atop the AL East, as the Tampa Bay Rays have played catch-up. The Boston Red Sox are lurking not far behind and just activated [...]
New York Yankees: Top Seven Things Fans Don’t Understand Right Now
The New York Yankees lost a heart-breaker to the Texas Rangers in the 10th inning, final score 4-3. It’s no big secret that the Yankees are losing, winning only 4 of last 11 games and falling fast. The Bombers first place lead is dwindling down, now just a half-a-game over the Tampa Bay Rays. Now [...]
Reviewing Top Three American League East Teams
The AL East is proving itself worthy of it’s reputation as the toughest division in baseball.It is difficult to imagine the post-season will be without either the Yankees, Red Sox or Rays, who have each have won the ALCS the last three seasons. (2007-BRS; 2008-TBR; 2009-NYY)Let’s take a look at this three-headed-beast: Boston Red SoxThe Boston Red [...]
Pitching Preview: Champion New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game 2
Pitching Preview: Champs vs. Phillies Game 2 focuses on the game two match-up, in this 2009 World Series revival between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees. Game 2: Yankees, AJ Burnett will face the Phillies Kyle Kendrick on Wednesday night in the Bronx. Both pitchers are coming off horrible starts, so it’s safe [...]
