SUNDAY SUMMARY: The New York Yankees wrapped up the four game series in Kansas City with a 10-4 win, splitting the series 2-2 with the Royals. Phil Hughes got the win, and he did pitch better but reality is the Yankee bats were really responsible for the win yesterday. As Ibanez and Granderson each had [...]
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New York Yankees: David Phelps to start
It is no secret that the New York Yankees plethora of starting pitchinghas been whittled down to scrambling to fix holes left by the absence of Michael Pineda and the inefficiency of Freddy Garcia and Phil Hughes. And thanks to Hughes, Garcia, and after last nights 0-5 defeat at the hands of the Orioles, Ivan Nova, [...]
Should Yankees worry about Andy Pettitte?
With all the hoopla around the New York Yankees pitching, the one bright light fans are awaiting is the return of Andy Pettitte. Pettitte is one of the original ‘Core Four’ who decided to un-retire after leaving baseball and New York at the end of the 2010 season. Now with Michael Pineda out for the [...]
New York Yankees: Finally good news but more bad too
In retrospect the New York Yankees survived an injury-riddled week, ending on a high with a 2-1 series win against the Tigers. What happened? Well, which do you want to hear first? Kidding her is the bad news first, followed by the better or most improved news…. A WEEK FROM HELL: The New York Yankees [...]
New York Yankees: Garcia and Hughes nightmare continues
Following his last disastrous start, New York Yankees pitcher Freddy Garciahad another horrendous outing; as he gave up six earned runs in less than two innings to the Detroit Tigers, who eventually won the second game of this three game set, 7-5. Once again skipper Joe Girardi had to go to the bullpen in the [...]
New York Yankees: 2 possibilities to fix Hughes issue
With the news that prize acquisition Michael Pineda might never see the lights in Yankee Stadium from the pitcher’s mound, at least not this season, does leave the team in a bit of a pickle. Less than a week ago, Pineda was still going to play a big part in the 2012 season. Personally knowing [...]
