Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Other Side of the Alfonso Soriano Trade: Who is Corey Black?

by Derek Posted on July 26, 2013 2:39PM EDT

Whether or not acquiring Alfonso Soriano is too little too late, the Yankees made the move without sacrificing anything of significant value. As we well know by now, the Yankees offense desperately could use some help, band-aid or not. Hence … Continue reading →

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Potential Trade Target: Trevor Plouffe

by Derek Posted on July 22, 2013 10:25AM EDT

With Alex Rodriguez set to miss further time due to a grade one quad strain, the Yankees’ light at the end of the tunnel for the hot corner has dimmed. Truthfully, they should have been more pragmatic about the situation … Continue reading →

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Does A-Rod have anything left?

by Chris Posted on July 19, 2013 11:13AM EDT

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re probably aware that the much beleaguered Alex Rodriguez is finishing up his rehab and is scheduled return to the big league club next week. Despite not yet playing a major league game … Continue reading →

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Is this the worst offense in franchise history?

by Derek Posted on July 12, 2013 11:05AM EDT

(This post was originally written for Pinstriped Bible) It’s no secret that the 2013 Yankees are struggling to put runs across the plate. When guys like Jayson Nix, Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay, and countless others get hundreds of plate appearances … Continue reading →

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Potential Trade Target: Kendrys Morales

by Derek Posted on July 10, 2013 12:54PM EDT

The pixie dust wore off Lyle Overbay and Travis Hafner a long time ago. May was Overbay’s only above average offensive full month, per wRC+ (107), while Pronk has disappeared since the calendar turned to May (.178/.265/.308 in 189 PAs). … Continue reading →

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Midseason re-evaluation of the Yankees’ prospects

by Chris Posted on July 9, 2013 9:23AM EDT

At the start of the season, the Yankees’ farm system was regarded as above-average. While the collection of prospects wasn’t considered to be elite, virtually every ranking out there put them in the 10-14 range out of the 30 teams. The gems … Continue reading →

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Prospect Interview: Rob Segedin

by Chris and Derek Posted on July 8, 2013 12:15PM EDT

This past week, we were able to talk with Rob Segedin, the Yankees’ third round pick in 2010 amateur draft. Segedin, 24, can play third base and the outfield, but has been on the rise the past two seasons because … Continue reading →

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How has Sabathia’s diminished fastball affected other facets of his performance?

by Derek Posted on July 3, 2013 1:30PM EDT

(This post is being syndicated from Pinstriped Bible) In 2013, CC Sabathia has gone from dominant ace to a very good pitcher. Most noticeably, his fastball velocity has taken a dip which has been the main focus of concern. This … Continue reading →

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