Monthly Archives: July 2012

Trade Deadline Review: Yanks Add McGehee, Give up Nothing

by Chris Posted on July 31, 2012 7:23PM EDT

Well, the trade deadline has come and gone and it was a relatively quiet one for the bombers. Their only move was the acquisition Casey McGehee for Chad Qualls. McGehee grades out about average defensively at 3B and can hit … Continue reading →

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Injury Bug Takes Another Bite Out of the Yankees

by Derek Posted on July 30, 2012 9:54PM EDT

Not only did the Yankees lose their 8th of 11 and 3rd straight (all by 1 run), they also may have lost star first baseman Mark Teixeira for an extended period of time. After diving for a ball in the … Continue reading →

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Trade Deadline Preview: Pettitte has setback, Third Base Options

by Derek Posted on July 30, 2012 11:03AM EDT

With the trade deadline now less than one day away, it’s easy to picture General Manager Brian Cashman with his phone glued to his ear, and his charger somewhere handy. In all likelihood, there’s been a constant flow of coffee … Continue reading →

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What do the Yankees Have in Cody Eppley?

by Chris Posted on July 29, 2012 5:44PM EDT

Cody Eppley has been a pleasant surprise and a welcome addition to a bullpen that’s been weakened by injuries. The side-arming “ROOGY” was claimed off waivers from Texas in April without much fanfare. It’s not hard to see why the Rangers gave … Continue reading →

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Russell Martin’s Enigma of a Season

by Derek Posted on July 28, 2012 4:48PM EDT

Just when you thought Russell Martin couldn’t get any worse after the first half of the year, he’s officially hit rock bottom in July. This month, he’s hit .152 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs in 51 plate appearances, … Continue reading →

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A-Rod breaks hand – Who will replace him?

by Derek Posted on July 25, 2012 10:07PM EDT

Joba Chamberlain, Mariano Rivera, Brett Gardner, Andy Pettitte, and now Alex Rodriguez. The Yankees haven’t had much luck when it comes to injuries this season. Luckily, they’ll be getting Joba back relatively soon, and Pettitte in September, but Mo and … Continue reading →

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What will Ichiro give the Yankees?

by Chris and Derek Posted on July 25, 2012 8:10AM EDT

Derek: A-Rod, a former teammate of Ichiro, says it’ll give the team a “shot in the arm”. Funny for him to say that, but I digress. We’ve read and heard that people think leaving a last place team to join … Continue reading →

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