Over the last two weeks the New York Yankees have been playing bad baseball; and on top of that are now sans slugger Mark Teixeira but for how long is the question. The Bombers start a 20-game stretch today and guess we will see if their 6.5-game lead is enough to stay atop the AL [...]
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New York Yankees: The Not So Evil Empire
The media has always made the New York Yankees payroll a focal point for criticizing the franchise for, in truth, their generous wallets. So, after reading the recent article by Ronald Blum of the NY Post about how Yankees Alex Rodriguez is earning a paycheck that is just shy of the entire payroll of the [...]
New York Yankees: Finally Say Adios To Sergio Mitre
Ex-New York Yankees Sergio Mitre is a phrase I have been waiting to hear for two years. Well, according to a tweet from ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick, this is now fact, as the Brewers are bringing the talents of Mitre to the city of Milwaukee. What talents did the Brew Crew just acquire? Not quite sure, [...]
What Is Every Teams Spring Training Nightmare? Injuries.
Spring Training is supposed to be a time for teams smooth out the edges, while players prepare themselves for the demanding 162-game season ahead. Wins and loses are meaningless; stats posted by key players don’t forecast anything, as guys mindsets change once things start to matter. There is one thing that counts from the spring [...]
2011 MLB Team Preview: Milwaukee Brewers
Whether things are good or bad in Milwaukee, the Brewers have a devout and loyal fanbase that shows-up. Heading into 2011, the Brewers look the best they have in years but the fans are used to getting excited but know that their team is famous for being the kings of almost. Could 2011 be the [...]
New York Yankees: How Does Justin Duchscherer Fit In The Bronx, He Doesn’t
Another day of no good news out of New York Yankees front office regarding signing a player who can help the team win in 2011. GM Brian Cashman’s latest rumored pursuant is pitcher Justin Duchscherer. Once again, Cashman continues confusing Yankee fans, as Duchscherer is a nightmare version of ace Zach Greinke. Greinke was just [...]
MLB Hot Stove: New York Yankees Are Pitching With What They Got Not By Choice
It is no secret that the New York Yankees are winning the biggest losers contest by a landslide this off-season. As they cross their fingers hoping Andy Pettitte sends word he wants to play, the waiting is making things look less hopeful. GM Brian Cashman made it clear: “He’s not in it. He’s told me [...]
