The New York Yankees found out their opponent in the ALDS will be their AL East division rival Baltimore Orioles. So down to Baltimore they go, to an all-familiar Camden Yards where the Yankees have played, time and time again. The two teams have spilt games this series 9-9, and that pretty much tells the story [...]
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Yankees are in but they are not done yet
Thanks to the Rangers beating the Halos down in Texas 8-7, the New York Yankees are guaranteed at least the Wild Card berth in the 2012 Postseason but they are not done yet. The Yankees want the AL East, and ironically the Red Sox stand between them and winning the division. Yes, it is a [...]
Yankees: What you might not realize about September
The New York Yankeeshave gone 8-2 in their last 10 games because they had too. The elevated sense of urgency to win is clear, as the Yankees (88-64) have to keep pace with the Baltimore Orioles (87-65) who remain a game back in the AL East standings; and Buck’s Birds just won’t lose. Oddly the [...]
Yankees are October bound: A conspiracy theory
Last night vs. the Baltimore Orioles was the most positive game I have seen the New York Yankeesplay in six weeks. Yes, I am aware that the Yankees lost the game 10-6; and that for the second time this week the Yankees share first-place with their current AL East hosts. Now, try to brush those [...]
2012 MLB Power Rankings – Week 15
The Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Oriolesare both at a crossroad because finally both teams are winning almost enough to be contenders, which is unfamiliar territory for both clubs recently. So, do the O’s and A’s make big splashes before the July 31st trade deadline, and risk depleting their farm systems if they miss the playoffs? [...]
Are the Yankees stealing the spotlight in 2012? I think not
What MLB stories have hogged headlines so far in the 2012 season? Shockingly, it is not the New York Yankees, as the Universe is in mourning and adjusting to life being Mo-less, which is about all they can handle now anyway. So for those Yankees fans who have lived in a box since Opening Day; [...]
Rarefied Ray
What motivates is the man? Anyone can deliver a powerful speech or words with the intent for actions to occur. Everyone can talk the talk, it’s easy, it sounds good and maybe even believable for a minute. What is the answer? It’s the man who talks through is actions and makes you want to follow [...]
