Before we get to the offseason, we still have a few more posts looking back on the 2012 performance. We’ll be grading the performance compared to expectations entering the regular season. Prior to that in the coming days, I just … Continue reading
Everything was looking up for Robinson Cano as the regular season came to a close: an incredibly hot nine game hit streak in which he was 24/39 (.615) with three homers. It was an impressive way to cap off a … Continue reading
We’re happy to announce our first contest, in which we’ll be giving away a copy of Baseball is Just Baseball: The Understated Ichiro by David Shields. Blue Rider Press, a member of Penguin Group (US) was kind enough to offer us a copy … Continue reading
Let me make this clear: the Yankees were knocked out by the Tigers because they simply didn’t hit. However, there were a few head scratching decisions made by Joe Girardi, that maybe, just maybe, could have changed the flow of … Continue reading
There’s no way around it: The Yankees put forth an embarassing effort in the ALCS. Of course, a lot went wrong in this ALCS. Jeter’s injury was a big blow and we can hem and haw about Girardi’s lineup construction, bullpen management, and pinch-hitting decisions (which we … Continue reading
For the first time since 1980, the Yankees have been swept in a series. And boy, was it in ugly fashion. The Tigers completely dismantled the Yankees and their anaemic offense, capped off by an 8-1 victory today. Chris will … Continue reading
A-Rod is always in the spotlight, and this week the light has shined especially bright on Rodriguez. First, it was reported that Rodriguez sent a ball into the crowd requesting a woman’s phone number during game one’s loss. That came … Continue reading
Tomorrow is now literally a must win, as the Tigers have built a 3-0 series advantage with tonight’s 2-1 victory. Eduardo Nunez’ solo shot off Justin Verlander in the 9th cut the lead to 1, but a two out rally … Continue reading
Enough is enough. In 21 innings in the ALCS, the Yankees have scored runs in only one inning and against one pitcher: the 9th in game one against Jose Valverde. What I’m about to lay out here is why Brett … Continue reading
After last night’s crushing loss, the Yanks will turn to Hiroki Kuroda who will be starting on 3 days rest for the first time in his career. The Yankees really burned through their bullpen last night having used every reliever … Continue reading