Monthly Archives: April 2013

Is Nunez running out of time?

by Derek Posted on April 30, 2013 9:36AM EDT

I wasn’t expecting much out of Eduardo Nunez‘ bat this season, given his minor league performance and limited time at the major league level. Rather, like everyone else, I was much more concerned about his defense. But it’s getting to … Continue reading →

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Is Vernon Wells for real?

by Chris Posted on April 29, 2013 4:27PM EDT

It’s no secret that Vernon Wells has significantly outperformed the expectations so far in 2013. Most people around baseball mocked the Yankees for aquiring Wells, citing the $13MM that the Yankees would have to pay him over the next couple … Continue reading →

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With Cervelli injured, Austin Romine will get a chance

by Chris Posted on April 27, 2013 12:39PM EDT

As if the Yankees didn’t already have enough injuries, Francisco Cervelli and Ivan Nova have now joined the team’s walking wounded. Cervelli fractured his hand after being struck by a foul tip in the first inning while Nova was forced … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Injuries | Tagged Austin Romine, Chris Stewart, Francisco Cervelli, J.R. Murphy | 3 Comments

Phil Hughes shakes off the rust; makes an adjustment

by Derek Posted on April 24, 2013 10:30AM EDT

After Phil Hughes‘ first two starts, I must admit that I was slightly concerned that this article might prove to be very foolish. Now, in his most recent two outings, Phil appears to be getting back to what he was … Continue reading →

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Brett Gardner and fixing what isn’t broken

by Chris Posted on April 22, 2013 9:00AM EDT

So far this year, we have seen Brett Gardner take a relatively new approach at the plate. In the past, Gardner’s swing percentage has consistently ranked at or near the bottom of all hitters in baseball. He only swung at one … Continue reading →

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What do we make of Cervelli’s hot start?

by Chris Posted on April 17, 2013 11:22AM EDT

Heading into spring training, the Yankees’ catching situation was in disarray. The team was set to split the catching duties between two lackluster candidates—Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli. Stewart had the reputation of being a solid defender and excellent pitch … Continue reading →

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Ichiro’s Putrid Start

by Derek Posted on April 15, 2013 11:20AM EDT

Just two weeks into the season, only one position player has vastly underperformed his offensive expectations: Ichiro. We are dealing with a sample size of 38 plate appearances, something that may not be harped upon if occurring at some arbitrary … Continue reading →

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Wells provides early return

by Derek Posted on April 9, 2013 11:11AM EDT

We may be only seven games into the season, but Vernon Wells has shown some unexpected life with his bat. In his first 26 plate appearances, he’s hitting .381/.500/.762, leading the team in the latter two categories. I understand the … Continue reading →

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Would the Yankees be better off letting Cano walk?

by Derek Posted on April 4, 2013 2:00PM EDT

When news broke that Robinson Cano eschewed Scott Boras in favor of Jay-Z and CAA, the consensus was that Cano would be here to stay. Perhaps it is a sign that Cano prefers pinstripes over say, Dodger blue, but that … Continue reading →

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First Look at CC’s Release Point

by Derek Posted on April 2, 2013 11:54AM EDT

It’s only been one start, but there is already plenty of scrutiny surrounding CC Sabathia‘s performance. Coming off elbow surgery in the offseason, plus a few other leading indicators, the concern entering 2013 certainly has merit. Sabathia is no longer … Continue reading →

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