George A. King of the NY York Post reports that the New York Yankees are still keeping a close eye on Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. King confirms that a Yankees scout was in Denver for the second time in a week on Tuesday night; and not to watch the Rockies beat-up on the Atlanta [...]
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New York Yankees: Super Nova Not Letting Phil Hughes Steal His Spot
The New York Yankees have not been void of injuries this season, with almost the entire bullpen, the Captain and two starting pitchers all currently sitting on the Disabled List. Well, you certainly wouldn’t know it, as the active Yankees are cruising right along on the road and packing in the crowds during the first [...]
New York Yankees: Nova vs. O’Sullivan In Rubber Game
NOVA vs. O’SULLIVAN: In the rubber game Thursday night Yankees rookie Ivan Nova will take the bump, in a game the Yankees would like to win before the Boston Red Sox arrive on Friday for a weekend series. Nova has looked better with each start this season posting a 3-2 record, with a 4.08 ERA [...]
New York Yankees: Super-Nova vs. Minnesota Twins Preview
In his first match-up, New York Yankees rookie pitcher Ivan Nova will take on the Minnesota Twins. Technically, it is not Nova’s first time pitching in the Bronx, but it is his debut as the official fourth starter in the 2011 pitching rotation.
Nova popped up mid-pennant race last season for seven starts; he posted a 1-2 record, a 4.50 ERA, striking out 26, over 42 innings pitched. He walked 17 batters and allowed 21 earn runs, but Nova’s overall performance wasn’t as bad as the stats make it seem. Still, the Nova from last year would not have been named as the Yankees fourth starter.
