Monthly Archives: December 2013

Projecting platoon stats for the 2014 Yankees

by Chris Posted on December 27, 2013 11:14AM EST

Platoons are becoming increasingly common across Major League Baseball as teams try to mix and match their lineups in order to gain every advantage possible. As Tom Tango showed in The Book, single-season, and even career, platoon-split statistics often hold little predictive … Continue reading →

Posted in Analysis, Lineup, Roster Management | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano, Austin Romine, Brendan Ryan, Brett Gardner, Brian McCann, Brian Roberts, Carlos Beltran, Dean Anna, Derek Jeter, Francisco Cervelli, Ichiro, Jacoby Ellsbury, JR Murphy, Kelly Johnson, Mark Teixeira, Pinstripe Alley, Stephen Drew, Vernon Wells, Zoilo Almonte | 2 Comments

What active players are on their way to Cooperstown? (NL Edition)

by Derek Posted on December 24, 2013 9:00AM EST

Hall of Fame season is upon us, with the announcement of the 2014 class coming on January 8th. There’s been plenty of debate pertaining to this year’s crowded ballot, so I’ll mix it up. Instead, let’s examine what active players … Continue reading →

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What active players are on their way to Cooperstown? (AL Edition)

by Derek Posted on December 23, 2013 8:33AM EST

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Income taxes may have kept Shin-Soo Choo out of pinstripes

by Chris Posted on December 22, 2013 11:00AM EST

Yesterday, news broke that the Texas Rangers have agreed to sign star outfielder Shin-Soo Choo to a 7 year $130M contract. This news comes after reports that Choo rejected a 7/$140M offer from the Yankees earlier this month. So why … Continue reading →

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How will Teixeira perform with surgery in the rear-view mirror?

by Derek Posted on December 19, 2013 4:01PM EST

Losing Robinson Cano has placed the onus on the rest of the lineup to make up for his absence. One of those players responsible going forward will be Mark Teixeira. Wrist issues that led to surgery cost him much of … Continue reading →

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$189M plan not dead, but on life support

by Derek Posted on December 17, 2013 7:00PM EST

It’s been a few weeks since I have reviewed where the Yankees stand with the self-imposed $189M goal, so now appears to be an appropriate time to review. The budget page at the top of the site has been updated to … Continue reading →

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A concerning look at the 2014 bullpen

by Derek Posted on December 14, 2013 1:30PM EST

When was the last time the Yankees ever had to worry about the bullpen? With Mariano Rivera‘s retirement, along with the departures of Boone Logan and Joba Chamberlain, the 2014 ‘pen has plenty of question marks. Mo was the anchor of the bullpen since … Continue reading →

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To keep, or not to keep Brett Gardner?

by Derek Posted on December 13, 2013 8:40AM EST

Since the addition of Jacoby Ellsbury, the buzz related to Brett Gardner‘s availability has heated up. It’s all just speculation and rumors, but there seems to be some logic to it. The Yankees now have four starting-caliber outfielders, and players … Continue reading →

Posted in Offseason, Trade Talk | Tagged Brett Gardner | 1 Comment

Robinson Cano’s estimated tax savings playing in Seattle compared to New York

by Chris Posted on December 12, 2013 1:25PM EST

It’s still hard to believe, but Robinson Cano will not be a Yankee in 2014. Baseball’s premiere second baseman has chosen to take his talents to Seattle and its pretty clear that the money was the motive — the agreed … Continue reading →

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Speculating why the Yankees chose Ellsbury over Cano

by Chris Posted on December 12, 2013 8:30AM EST

It’s probably safe to say that Robinson Cano is a significantly better player than Jacoby Ellsbury. Yet, Ellsbury’s 7 year, $153M contract didn’t fall too far short of the 7/$175M pact the Yankees were reportedly offering Robinson Cano. It’s no … Continue reading →

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