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2011 New York Yankees Depth Chart

Posted by on 20 April 2011, 5:58 am

Since I get asked all the time about which New York Yankees plays where, like who is the new catcher and who is setting up for MO…. no time like the present to make a 2011 Team Depth Chart.

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New York Yankees: Now Go Get Your Money’s Werth

Posted by on 24 October 2010, 9:14 pm

Free agency. It is what consumes GMs, owners, players and fans during baseball’s offseason.

This free agent market looks to rival that of 2008-09, when the New York Yankees went on a shopping spree scooping up CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, AJ Burnett and Nick Swisher.

Names like Cliff Lee, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Jim Thorne, Derek Jeter, Josh Beckett, Mariano Rivera, Victor Martinez, Adam Dunn, Jayson Werth, Derrek Lee, Jorge De La Rosa, Brandon Webb and Javier Vazquez are all on the market.

Rivera and Jeter will stay in pinstripes, as they are the face of the Yankees and are vital elements to New York’s allure. Yankees ace Sabathia waived his opt-out clause to stay in New York through 2016.

Same story goes for Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett. Beckett is the leader of the Red Sox pitching staff, which has a lot of young talent that look up to Beckett, which means his recent back problems get over looked.

The same cannot be said for starting pitcher Javier Vazquez, whose second time around as a Yankee was even worse than the first. Neither side should want to continue this relationship because it has not benefited either. Vazquez will get offers; my guess would be mainly from National League teams.

As a Yankees fan, GM Brian Cashman first order of business should be to pick-up the option for Kerry Wood. Wood was the best pick up of the year by Cashman and he has electric stuff out of the bullpen, as well as a nice mentor to Joba Chamberlain whom the Yankees owe at least another season to straighten himself out.

Second priority, at least I hope, is that Cashman goes after Phillies outfielder Jayson Werth. Werth’s attitude, bat and personality are a perfect fit for the Yankees. Werth is a big-game clutch hitter, he can steal bases and would be a nice addition in the outfield next to Curtis Granderson.

A question remains about who would not start, Brett Gardner or Nick Swisher, if the Yankees did get Werth.

Swisher hits power, but Gardner is a pest with his legs as he is fast as hell on the basepaths. Both are known to draw long at-bats and have great eyes at the plate.

Swisher and Gardner sharing time would be a nice option for the Yankees manager to have at his disposal because Werth and Granderson will both start for the majority of the time.

Starting Pitcher Cliff Lee’s arm will be the 2010-11 offseason’s prize for sale. Everybody wants a piece of Lee because he is that good, but he is 32 years old and has suffered from back problems.

The Yankees don’t need another pitching arm of that caliber, but that is not why Lee won’t come to the Bronx. To be honest I don’t think Lee wants to be a Yankee. The Yankees need a bat like Werth to help the aging lineup and a four-man outfield of Swisher, Werth, Gardner and Granderson is solid.

I fully realize that Rays’ Carl Crawford is a dynamite player and will be coveted by many teams. Crawford in pinstripes doesn’t work for me. Yes, Crawford’s numbers are ridiculously good, but he is young will cost more money and years than Werth. Plus, Brett Gardner is maturing and the Yankees would be dumb to let him go anywhere, just to load up on all-stars.

Another factor is how the new Yankees ownership of Hal and Hank Steinbrenner without “The Boss” in the background any longer with the final say. Let’s see how deep Mr. Steinbrenner’s sons’ pockets are in comparison to dad’s generosity.

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Dustin Mosely Leads New York Yankees to Red Sox “Dustin”

Posted by on 9 August 2010, 12:50 pm

On Sunday night the third game in a four game set between the New York Yankees and the arch-rival Boston Red Sox took place.

Everyone was expecting to see Yankees’ starting pitcher AJ Burnett on the mound. So fans were puzzled when the screen in center field announced that Dustin Moseley would be facing the Red Sox’s Josh Beckett.

Burnett was a last minute scratch due to back spasms, but Moseley, as his replacement, didn’t go over too well in the Bronx.

Could Moseley handle the atmosphere of a Red Sox-Yankees game?

The answer is yes. Going into the sixth inning, Moseley had a pitch count of 69 with 39 strikes and 30 balls. Moseley was consistent, striking out five and walking two. He got run support from the team which played a major part in the win.

Moseley looked confident and got a well-deserved standing ovation from a packed Yankee Stadium.

Moseley is now 2-1 with a 3.66 ERA in his three starts in New York.

To say fans were thrown off would be an understatement. Imagine if Burnett had made his start and how disastrous things could have gotten.

Fact is that Burnett is about as reliable as a man guessing a woman’s pant size. Games go one of three ways for Burnett: He either stinks, dominates, or dominates for four innings only to implode in the fifth by giving up multiple home runs.

Moseley is unfamiliar to Yankees fans, as the relationship is too new. He originally replaced Sergio Mitre, who had been tapped to replace Yankees’ ace Andy Pettitte until he returns to health.

Moseley is not a rookie. In 2000 the Cincinnati Red drafted him in the first round, but got traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 2006. Moseley made three starts for the Halos in 2009 before having to undergo hip surgery. In his 23 total starts he is 8-7 with a 5.41 ERA.

Moseley saved the day on Sunday, but a move into the bullpen when Pettitte returns and the rosters expand seems imminent. He is not solid enough to keep in the rotation for the long haul.

Still, Dustin Moseley should be proud of his performance that propelled the Yankees to a headlining win.

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Yankees-Red Sox: Losing On Errors, Not Injuries, as Boston Wins, 6-3

Posted by on 7 August 2010, 9:10 am

The Boston Red Sox disabled list is long, but even crippled, this is a darn good ball club.

Winning the first game against the Yankees proves the Red Sox are still in the mix in the AL East.

Boston’s starting rotation is now all active and healthy, and they are ridiculously good.

Red Sox ace Josh Beckett‘s being back is huge because his passion and fiery attitude demand a lot of respect. Clearly, Beckett is the leader of the staff and his absence was apparent.

In Friday night’s loss, the Yankees should have taken advantage of Red Sox starter Clay Buchholz.

It looked that way after Mark Teixeira’s blast in the first-inning, scoring Derek Jeter, but that was the extent of it. Jeter was on base all night, as the other Yankees run came from Alex Rodriquez driving in the Captain in the fifth.

Buchholz set this game’s tone, as he successfully pounded the strike zone. He didn’t let pitches get up too high after being reminded why by Tex. Buchholz allowed nine hits in total, while the Red Sox were fielding error-free behind their starter.

Considering the Red Sox’s record amount of injuries, their record of 63-47 is astonishing.

Recalling all the doubt at the start of the 2010 season in the Red Sox as a team is something no one will question again. GM Theo Epstein is so confident in the teams he puts on the field because the Red Sox are always atop the top teams list.

I can say or admit that imagining a healthy Red Sox team scares the hell out of me. Epstein is a certified GM because the initial roster was superb, but players are not super men. Continue reading ‘Yankees-Red Sox: Losing On Errors, Not Injuries, as Boston Wins, 6-3’ »

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Reviewing Top Three American League East Teams

Posted by on 28 June 2010, 5:37 am

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 Sox

The Boston Red Sox were counted out way too soon, as they have been on a leap to get back into the AL East race. The crucial difference has been Boston’s middle line-up is finally hot , as Big Papi, Victor Martinez and Marcus Scutaro are taking some pressure of Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia.

The Red Sox have missed the rapid lead-off bat of center-fielder Jacob Ellsbury. Ellsbury has only played for nine games this season due to broken ribs. He is set to return after the All-Star Break, which will only help the Red Sox get better.

The greatest surprise is the pitching rotation, sans ace Josh Beckett, who’s been plagued by a bad back for a few seasons. John Lester has filled in as the team’s ace, with solid starts by Daisuke Matsuzaka, John Lackey, Tim Wakefield and the pleasant surprise of Clay Buchholz, who leads the team with a 2.45 ERA.

Buchholz left during his last start after hyper-extending his left knee but is said to be fine. Boston has gotten solid outings from the Boston bullpen, and closer Jonathan Papelbaum has been substantial, but he cannot give up back-to-back saves like he did in Colorado anymore.

J.D. Drew is back since being on the DL since June 18th, but the Red Sox recent luck has not fared regarding injuries. All-star second-baseman Dustin Pedroia was placed on the 15-day DL with a fracture of the navicular bone in his left foot, which is typically a minimum six-week recovery. This is a monumental loss as Pedroia is the best player, both athletically and emotionally on the team.

Add Victor Martinez  to the injury list, but not the DL yet as the catcher took two foul tips off his left thumb. Martinez says it is just pain and plans not to miss any time, but will know more after he gets checked out.

Terry Francona is saying all his prayers before bed tonight.

The replacements players like Bill Hall , Darnell McDonald and Daniel Neva are getting the job done, but Youks and Big Papi have to take this team on their shoulders right now.

One thing is for sure it’s doubtful anyone will ever question GM Theo Epstein again.

Tampa Bay Rays

Heading down south to Tampa Bay, home of the Rays who finally proved that their human by losing. The problem is their also developing and can’t seem to grasp the concept of defeat. It took them an entire season after losing the World Series in 2008 for the Rays to stop pouting, so Joe Madden needs to get attitudes in control now. Continue reading ‘Reviewing Top Three American League East Teams’ »

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Hero To Zero At Yankee Stadium

Posted by on 19 May 2010, 1:17 am

Monday night, Marcus Thames went to bed a hero.

Wednesday morning, Marcus Thames will wake up a zero.

Thames had a catastrophic error in the 9th inning, which would have ended the inning with the score tied at 5-5, instead of 7-5 Red Sox.

It was a textbook catch, which cost the Yankees game.

Before this mess started, for a second time this season, Red Sox Josh Beckett took the meaning of slack to a new level.

Beckett, a certifiable ace in the past, has been a problem in his two outings against the Yankees. Red Sox has been led by Beckett’s dominating influence for years.

Add a lot of injuries, along with a faint Big Poppi, and Terry Francona has his work cut out for him. Continue reading ‘Hero To Zero At Yankee Stadium’ »

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Preview/Prediction Yankees vs. Red Sox

Posted by on 7 May 2010, 2:16 pm

Facts are the Yankees are coming in nicked-up, missing Curtis Gradnerson, Chan-ho Park, Andy Pettitte at least for his next start, Rivera is available but proceeding with caution, Arod knee is sore, and Posada is DTD, as nothing about tonight has been confirmed.

The Yankees are coming off a lovely home stand winning 5 of 6 games, but the Red Sox need these wins to get over .500 and out of fourth place.

Since the embarrassment sweep by the horrifically poor Baltimore Orioles, the Red Sox have come back with a vengeance. As they took the Angels for four in a row with their own brooms, scoring 36 runs in total.

Big Pappi is hitting balls finally, but it is Kevin Youkolis and Dustin Pedoria that are the keys for the team’s success. Continue reading ‘Preview/Prediction Yankees vs. Red Sox’ »

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