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Yankees Lose To White Sox And A Whole Lotta Drama

Posted by on 2 May 2010, 8:45 am

The Yankees wanted to create the month of May with a Vazquez win, a Tex homer and pain free after the Posada scare in Baltimore.

Well, none of the above came about yesterday, as the Yankees lost to the White Sox 7-6.

It was a straightforward soap opera that lasted way to long, but this kind-of drama cannot be ignored.

YANKEES:

Where to start? Let’s start out on a positive note:

  1. Loving Brett Gardner, who keeps excelling and is forming into a solid player. There is nothing not to adore about Gardner.
  2. Nick Swisher hit a two-run bomb, to take the lead in the sixth inning. Swish went 0-4 the night before but he seems to have found his swing again.
  3. Teixeira had two hits putting April slowdown in the past, we hope.
  4. Jeter finally got a court restraining order against Ozzie after finding affections were not reciprocated (joking).

Now the concerns: Continue reading ‘Yankees Lose To White Sox And A Whole Lotta Drama’ »

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Fantasy Update: Battle Of The Blogs

Posted by on 1 May 2010, 3:19 pm

‘BATTLE OF THE BLOGS’

FANTASY LEAGUE UPDATE 05.01.2010:

April was not quite as successful for Lady Loves Pinstripes fantasy team, compared to my pure and very real New York Yankees.

Alex Rodriguez‘s struggles continue to plague my team. Arod’s performance is my tremendous advantage that has not been fruitful just yet.

Injuries have been difficult as Mike Cameron remains on the DL, recently joined by ace pitcher Jorge DeRosa and stints by Aaron Hill and Jason Werth whom are both back healthy. Werth is back to himself completely, thank god.

Now, left with Cameron and DeRosa on my DL. DeRosa is way to good to give-up, so he will stay put but Cameron still not convinced. Cameron has kidney stones and knowing how pro athletes come back way to quickly, this injury could touch him a lot more. Continue reading ‘Fantasy Update: Battle Of The Blogs’ »

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New York Yankees Least Concern Is Javier Vazquez At Least For Today

Posted by on 1 May 2010, 9:00 am

What is the biggest problem the New York Yankees are have right now?

Do not dare answer Javier Vazquez because that would be wrong.

It is the 2-3-4 of the batting order of Johnson, Tex and Arod.

I like Mark Teixeira and Arod which is why it is so frustrating to see them struggle. Johnson can go to the minors for all I care.

Here is a look at each player:

Teixeira’s early slump defence is starting to become a concern. Girardi, Cashman or any players who say that not worried are for sure lying to keep the pressure off Tex. The 2009 slumps longevity was due to Arod being on the DL, because Tex did get hot right when Arod returned, but so did the whole team.

So far, Tex has only nine RBIs, 18 strike-outs and 17 walks for a .136 AVG. YIKES!

BEST SOLUTION: Today is May 1st so let’s say in a week let’s regroup.

Nick Johnson in the two spot is about as useless as having Girardi suit up and catch again.  Pettitte close. All joking aside, if Girardi is allowing for adjusting time, this does not prevail in this case. Johnson has never adjusted, but at now he is just striking out with 21, matching his 21 walks and  just five RBIs in 58 at-bats.

Fact is Nick Johnson has nothing motivating about him. The $5.5 million that could have kept Matsui for this is mind-boggling, but just looking at Johnson stats it was a risk. It’s time for Cashman and his crew to call a spade a spade, as risk not equaling reward but actually retracting. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees Least Concern Is Javier Vazquez At Least For Today’ »

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Robby Cano Don’t You Know Well Now You Do

Posted by on 30 April 2010, 11:31 am

Robinson Cano is a darn authentic baseball player, but after years the discussion of Cano’s promise to excel seems to be unfolding.

Cano is leading baseball in hitting, with .407 avg, eight home-runs, five doubles, one triple, 17 RBI‘s and .444 OBP.

To understand the importance of Cano’s impact, just compare Albert Pujols‘ stats, a .333 Avg, seven home-runs, six doubles, zero triples, 19 RBI’s but has struck out 16 times at 84 at-bats. Cano has 81 at-bats and only 10 strike-outs, so you catch my drift.

Cano’s monster has followed him to second base, as his defense has been just as remarkable. Last night bottom of the third, Cano’s play off Orioles Nolan Reimold’s hard grounder to get the out at first will be a Web-gem for the next month.

Cano is the darling of the town in New York, and also of his team. With the Yankees power twins, Arod and Tex, still slumping away could have hurt the team if it were not for Cano. Continue reading ‘Robby Cano Don’t You Know Well Now You Do’ »

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Part Two: American League Team Rankings

Posted by on 29 April 2010, 2:30 am

AMERICAN LEAGUE:

  1. New York Yankees – fact is media loves to hate the Bombers, but they seem to forget the fact that they beat the Rays two weeks ago. Sabathia almost had a no hitter at the Trop. Fact is Yankees are the reigning champs for a reason, and let me tell you this team is not going to let this title leave very easily. The two best hitters are still cold, but when Tex and Arod get hot…full steam head.
  2. Tampa Bay Rays – media favorite Rays are talented and young no doubt, but you need to beat the champs to be #1 on this list. The media darlings must not let all the talk go to their heads. The press is riding them like Seabiscut right now, but remember Yankee haters (ESPN) will hang on anything ahead of the Yankees. It’s just a fact. Rays look good, but don’t have the history of success to back it up this early start.
  3. Minnesota Twins – easier division than Yanks and Rays, that Twins should be killing it according to the experts. Coming to the Bronx in May will be their chance to cement themselves. Closer Joe Nathan being out for the season hasn’t devastated Twins, thanks to set-up man Matt Guerrier. Also, looks as if SP Francisco Liriano resurrection is for real….yikes for batters. M & M boys need to both be healthy, Morneau sat out this week and has bad back. Rest him now. Continue reading ‘Part Two: American League Team Rankings’ »
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National League: Team Rankings Everybody Ought To Know

Posted by on 28 April 2010, 3:17 pm

With baseball season in full swing, teams are starting to define their reputations.

As the season progresses, teams will start to trip themselves up or find their footing again. Some teams will get that hail mary to get back up, and some might collapse like the Mets in 2007.

Speaking of the Mets, lets rank* the National League in part one, and the American League in part two.

NATIONAL LEAGUE:

  1. San Francisco Giants -The Freak, Tim Lincecum is the best pitcher in MLB and Giants rotation is one of the top, depending if Barry Zito is really back to life. Ahead of Cards because Giants took the series, killed them with pitching.
  2. St. Louis Cardinals – starting rotation up their with the Giants lead by Chris Carpenter; best player MLB is still Pujols with 7 home-runs, 5 doubles, 11 walks and 18 RBIs as of April 28. Pujols is insane, but the rest of the line-up better start to help him out, consistently.
  3. San Diego Padres – most improved team and now at top of the NL. It would be a miracle for this to last even until the All-Star break. Continue reading ‘National League: Team Rankings Everybody Ought To Know’ »
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Yankees Lose Because Cameron Diaz Sucks In The Sack

Posted by on 28 April 2010, 12:46 am

What is going on with Arod?

And what’s up Girardi’s behind?

Nobody really knows except Joe himself, but I do know the answer to the next question.

How embarrassing is it to lose to the worst team in baseball?

Just ask the reigning World Series Champs, who accomplished that tonight losing 5-4 to the Baltimore Orioles. It was the Orioles first win at home, and fourth of the season.

This was a poor showing all around for the Yankees, which included another crummy call by Girardi.

Could someone explain why pulling Phil Hughes in the middle of the sixth inning, with two outs?

After the win, Orioles Nolan Ryan stated, “Yea you know he was pitching great (Hughes). It was good to get him out of the game and face someone new. We took advantage of it.”

Hughes was not as controlled as in Oakland, but was getting the job done. Hughes could have simply put away another out. Continue reading ‘Yankees Lose Because Cameron Diaz Sucks In The Sack’ »

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