Category Archives: Injuries

Bold Prediction: Russell Martin Will Spend Time on the DL

by Chris Posted on March 5, 2013 9:24AM EST

First of all, I want to make it clear that I never wish injury on anyone. I am just saying that based on the facts, there’s a decent chance Russell Martin will spend some time on the shelf. Essentially, the … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Injury Risk in the Yankees’ Rotation

by Chris Posted on February 28, 2013 11:44AM EST

Over at Baseball Prospectus, Russell Carleton assembled a list of factors that predict pitcher injuries. He doesn’t release any of his regression equations (probably out of fear of them being misused), but he does give percentages for injuries and DL … Continue reading →

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A Look at Some Outfielders Who are Out of Options

by Chris Posted on February 27, 2013 10:04AM EST

It’s no secret that the Yankees are short on outfield depth following Curtis Granderson’s fractured forearm. In response to the injury, Derek noted that a trade would be unlikely given the team’s lack of leverage and the price of an … Continue reading →

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Granderson a Big Loss, but an Insurmountable One?

by Derek Posted on February 25, 2013 9:41AM EST

It only took until the second Grapefruit League game for the Yankees to sustain its first serious injury of the season. J.A. Happ drilled Curtis Granderson with a pitch on the right forearm, fracturing the bone. He’ll be out for … Continue reading →

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Winter Meetings Day 1: A-Rod to Have Hip Surgery, Now What?

by Derek Posted on December 3, 2012 3:20PM EST

Alex Rodriguez will undergo hip surgery in January to repair a torn labrum, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. This procedure will be on his left hip, not the same right side that he had repaired in 2009. … Continue reading →

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Derek Jeter: SS or DH?

by Chris Posted on November 13, 2012 2:55PM EST

It’s no secret that Derek Jeter has been one of the worst defensive shortstops in baseball for a few years now. Virtually every defensive metric rates him somewhere between below-average and atrocious. At the same time, there’s no doubt that … Continue reading →

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Yanks Lose More Than Game One; Jeter Fractures Ankle

by Derek Posted on October 14, 2012 12:52AM EDT

Not only did the Yankees drop game one, but they have also lost their captain for the rest of the playoffs with a fractured ankle. It’s a three month recovery period, so Eduardo Nunez will rejoin the roster. It’s obviously … Continue reading →

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When Can We Expect Mark Teixeira to Return?

by Chris Posted on September 11, 2012 1:09PM EDT

As of right now, the Yankee’s are estimating Mark Teixeira will be out for 10-14 days after re-aggravating his grade 1 calf strain on Saturday. His absence will be quite a blow to the Yankees lineup down the stretch and … Continue reading →

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Is CC Sabathia Hiding an Injury?

by Derek Posted on September 10, 2012 11:40AM EDT

Despite solid numbers this season, it just seems like CC Sabathia has not been the “ace” we’ve grown used to since signing him in the 2008 offseason. His ERA, FIP, xFIP, and SIERA all are solid, all 3.56 or lower … Continue reading →

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Realistic Expectations for Andy Pettitte’s Return

by Chris Posted on August 21, 2012 10:31AM EDT

The latest news about Andy Pettitte’s rehab is that the x-rays reveal that he’s healing properly, but he’s still not able to throw off of a mound. It’s certainly good news that his leg is healing as planned and he’s … Continue reading →

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