Category Archives: Rotation

Assessing the Injury Risk in the Yankees’ Rotation

by Chris Posted on February 28, 2013 11:44AM EDT

Over at Baseball Prospectus, Russell Carleton assembled a list of factors that predict pitcher injuries. He doesn’t release any of his regression equations (probably out of fear of them being misused), but he does give percentages for injuries and DL … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Preview, Analysis, Injuries, Rotation | Tagged Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia, David Phelps, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes | Comments Off

The 5th Starter Battle: Nova vs. Phelps

by Chris Posted on February 22, 2013 10:07AM EDT

The battle for the 5th starter spot is probably the most high-profile roster competition to keep an eye on this spring. As it stands now, Ivan Nova squares off against David Phelps for the final rotation spot. Although with recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Rotation, Spring Training | Tagged David Phelps, Ivan Nova | 2 Comments

Dumpster Diving: Rotation Depth

by Derek Posted on January 23, 2013 12:00PM EDT

We are just three weeks away from pitchers and catchers, which means this underwhelming offseason will mercifully be coming to an end. There are loose ends to tie, however. I wrote about some right-handed DH/Bench bats recently, but all is … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Agency, Offseason, Rotation | Tagged Bartolo Colon, Carlos Zambrano, Derek Lowe, Freddy Garcia, Jair Jurrjens | Comments Off

Don’t Give Up on Ivan Nova

by Chris Posted on January 22, 2013 10:15AM EDT

After a very successful 2011 rookie campaign, Ivan Nova took a major step back in 2012. His ERA ballooned from 3.70 to 5.02 which was mostly a result of opposing hitters belting homers off of him. Nova was especially bad … Continue reading →

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Could Yankees Pitchers Fare Better Without Rusell Martin?

by Derek Posted on December 13, 2012 8:41AM EDT

Don’t be fooled by the title – the Yankees will undeniably miss Russell Martin in 2013. He may not have been the best offensive player, but he put together good at bats and pounded left-hand pitching. Additionally, he’s garnered a … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Offseason, Rotation | Tagged Chris Stewart, Russell Martin | Comments Off

Yankees 2013 Rotation Taking Shape as Pettitte Nears Return

by Derek Posted on December 3, 2012 7:31PM EDT

Last week, the Yankees brought back Hiroki Kuroda on a one year deal. Today, word is circulating that Andy Pettitte is nearing a return to the club on a one year, $10-11 million deal. With Kuroda and Pettitte back in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Offseason, Rotation, Transactions | Tagged Andy Pettitte | 2 Comments

Kuroda’s Return Brings a Sigh of Relief

by Derek Posted on November 21, 2012 4:02PM EDT

As you certainly know by now, Hiroki Kuroda will be back with the Yankees in 2013 on another one-year pact. Hiroki will receive $15 million, with an opportunity to earn $1 million more based on performance triggers. Fangraphs.com’s crowd sourcing … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity Budget, Free Agency, Rotation | Tagged Hiroki Kuroda | Comments Off

Tonight’s Starter vs. Who He’s Replacing

by Chris Posted on October 2, 2012 11:32AM EDT

Let’s start by comparing two pitchers. Here are 2 pitcher’s stats since the middle of August: Which one seems like the better pitcher? It looks pretty close and neither pitcher looks particularly good, but pitcher B seems to have the … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Rotation | Tagged David Phelps, Ivan Nova | Comments Off

Realistic Expectations for Andy Pettitte’s Return

by Chris Posted on August 21, 2012 10:31AM EDT

The latest news about Andy Pettitte’s rehab is that the x-rays reveal that he’s healing properly, but he’s still not able to throw off of a mound. It’s certainly good news that his leg is healing as planned and he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Injuries, Rotation | Tagged Andy Pettitte | Comments Off

The Yankees’ Rotation "Hiro"

by Derek Posted on August 15, 2012 11:15AM EDT

When the Yankees signed Hiroki Kuroda in January, it wasn’t met with much fanfare, being overshadowed by the Jesus Montero-Michael Pineda swap. Despite success in Japan and with the Dodgers, there were some concerns given the Yankees track record with pitchers … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Rotation | Tagged Hiroki Kuroda | Comments Off

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Category Archives: Rotation

Assessing the Injury Risk in the Yankees’ Rotation

The 5th Starter Battle: Nova vs. Phelps

Dumpster Diving: Rotation Depth

Don’t Give Up on Ivan Nova

Could Yankees Pitchers Fare Better Without Rusell Martin?

Yankees 2013 Rotation Taking Shape as Pettitte Nears Return

Kuroda’s Return Brings a Sigh of Relief

Tonight’s Starter vs. Who He’s Replacing

Realistic Expectations for Andy Pettitte’s Return

The Yankees’ Rotation "Hiro"

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