When Ivan Nova first came up, he was anything but a strikeout pitcher. In 2010 and 2011, he punched out just 14% of the batters he faced, ranking 113th out of the 139 pitchers who threw at least 200 innings … Continue reading
There have been plenty of issues with the 2013 Yankees, on and off the field, but one that has been seldom discussed is Joe Girardi‘s contract situation. His current pact expires at the end of the season, and there’s no … Continue reading
For the last five or six years, the concern of replacing Mariano Rivera has lingered. There was a degree of uncertainty as to when, given Mariano’s age and desire to continue playing. The Yankees’ got a taste of a Rivera-less … Continue reading
With Brett Gardner, Ichiro Suzuki, Vernon Wells, and Alfonso Soriano all signed through the 2014 season, the Yankees already have a good chunk of next year’s outfield in place. Even if the team lets Curtis Granderson walk, they would still … Continue reading
Yesterday was yet another disappointing outing for Phil Hughes. In what has become a typical “Phil Hughes start,” he gave up 2 home runs and was chased out of the game in the 5th. Joba Chamberlain eventually came on in … Continue reading
It was never intended for Chris Stewart to be the Yankees’ regular catcher. Entering the season, he was to split duties with Francisco Cervelli. Up until injury, it looked like Cervelli was going to take a choke hold on the … Continue reading
Alex Rodriguez made his season debut yesterday just hours after Major League Baseball slapped him with a 211-game suspension relating to PED usage and his involvement with Biogenesis. He won’t be going anywhere just yet as his appeal plays out … Continue reading
Don’t look now, but Ivan Nova might be the Yankees’ #2 starter. While CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and Phil Hughes have all taken steps backwards this year, Nova has shown a lot of promise of late, making him arguably the … Continue reading