Going into Game 4 of the ALCS, the New York Yankees were down 2 games to one to the Texas Rangers. So, it’s understandable how hesitant Yankees fans were to trust the decision of starting AJ Burnett in the most important game of this postseason for New York. Burnett did okay, better than expected but [...]
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2010 ALCS Game 3: Cliff-Less New York Yankees Lose to Texas Rangers
Even knowing the Texas Rangers had Cliff Lee on the mound, the New York Yankee fans arrived at the game ready for a win and made it loud and clear That dream became a nightmare pretty fast, as Lee brought his A-plus game once again and the Rangers won 8-0. So, instead fans left confused, [...]
2010 ALCS Game 3: Time For Yankees Fans To Step It Up In The Bronx
The 2010 ALCS is tied at one game apiece. The New York Yankees couldn’t muster together another comeback win last night and the Texas Rangers won 7-2. Phil Hughes followed in CC Sabathia’s footsteps with another not-so-great performance from a Yankees starter. They’re human, just like the rest of us, and nobody is perfect. The [...]
ALCS 2010 Game One: Sabathia Vs. Wilson
This Friday night, at Texas Stadium, the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers will take the field for Game 1 of the ALCS. Both teams promise a battle with the hopes of winning a chance to play in the 2010 World Series. On the mound, both Texas and New York are starting left-handed pitchers, who [...]
New York Yankees: Six Days Off ‘Til ALCS Against Texas Rangers or Tampa Bay Rays
The New York Yankees are on their way to another ALCS after sweeping the Minnesota Twins for the second postseason in a row. Phil Hughes, in his first postseason start, pitched a gem on Saturday night, going seven solid innings and allowing no runs to score. It was a real boost for the team going [...]
MLB Playoff Predictions: Can Andy Pettitte Save Yankees’ Postseason Pitching?
The New York Yankees are postseason-bound, but how far they make it is another story. In 2009 the Yankees had a three-headed monster in CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and A.J. Burnett. This allowed skipper Joe Girardi to use a three-man rotation in the postseason, and the results speak for themselves. Currently, the same group is [...]
