The New York Yankees had their second game of 2011 postponed due to rain, last week it was the Minnesota Twins and now the first game against the Baltimore Orioles has to reschedule. It has been confirmed that the pitching match-ups will be the same just a day later. So, AJ Burnett will take the [...]
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New York Yankees: Still Too Cold Even For A Hot CC Sabathia
Hosting the Minnesota Twins for game two of a four game set, the New York Yankees had everything alined to win for the second night in a row. Ace CC Sabathia would be on the mound, the Yankee bats have been hot and the bullpen had been lights out. As the night got colder, Mark [...]
2011 MLB Team Preview: Minnesota Twins
Two-time reigning AL Central Champions; the Minnesota Twins are looking to three-peat in 2011. For the Twins and their loyal fans, the postseason has been bittersweet, not being able to get past the ALDS or more specifically the New York Yankees. The Evil Empire has the Twins number, sweeping the series both in 2009 and [...]
ALCS 2010: Why the New York Yankees Lost
Let me start by saying congratulations to the Texas Rangers. The Rangers are the ALCS Champions and well deserve to be just that after winning Game 6 against the New York Yankees, 6-1. It is a first World Series appearance for the Texas Rangers organization. Texas will face either the Philadelphia Phillies or the San [...]
New York Yankees Will Play Without Their Biggest Fan
If you ever been to Yankee Stadium over the last 22 seasons, my bet is you might have heard Freddy “Sez” Schuman banging on his spoon and frying pan. Freddy “Sez” was the most loyal New York Yankees fan, who sadly passed away Sunday afternoon at the age of 85. Freddy was rarefied air in [...]
ALCS 2010: The Yankees’ Cliff Lee Conspiracy Theory
There is not much going wrong for the New York Yankees, after sweeping the Minnesota Twins easily to advance to the ALCS. However it happened, this is not the same team who finished off 2010 regular season barely breathing. Resembling championship form almost overnight has caused rumors to swirl for the sudden upgraded play. Maybe [...]
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 [...]
