I’m going to the game tonight. I’m pretty excited to be able to watch some playoff baseball in the Bronx for the first time in two years (spare me the spoiled comments), but I’m also nervous that this could be … Continue reading
One month ago, the Yankees sat just one game above .500, at 58-57. They were 11 games behind the division leading Red Sox, and 7 games out a Wild Card spot. The team looked finished, digging too deep of a … Continue reading
Before we get to the offseason, we still have a few more posts looking back on the 2012 performance. We’ll be grading the performance compared to expectations entering the regular season. Prior to that in the coming days, I just … Continue reading
Everything was looking up for Robinson Cano as the regular season came to a close: an incredibly hot nine game hit streak in which he was 24/39 (.615) with three homers. It was an impressive way to cap off a … Continue reading
Let me make this clear: the Yankees were knocked out by the Tigers because they simply didn’t hit. However, there were a few head scratching decisions made by Joe Girardi, that maybe, just maybe, could have changed the flow of … Continue reading
There’s no way around it: The Yankees put forth an embarassing effort in the ALCS. Of course, a lot went wrong in this ALCS. Jeter’s injury was a big blow and we can hem and haw about Girardi’s lineup construction, bullpen management, and pinch-hitting decisions (which we … Continue reading
For the first time since 1980, the Yankees have been swept in a series. And boy, was it in ugly fashion. The Tigers completely dismantled the Yankees and their anaemic offense, capped off by an 8-1 victory today. Chris will … Continue reading
Tomorrow is now literally a must win, as the Tigers have built a 3-0 series advantage with tonight’s 2-1 victory. Eduardo Nunez’ solo shot off Justin Verlander in the 9th cut the lead to 1, but a two out rally … Continue reading
Enough is enough. In 21 innings in the ALCS, the Yankees have scored runs in only one inning and against one pitcher: the 9th in game one against Jose Valverde. What I’m about to lay out here is why Brett … Continue reading
After last night’s crushing loss, the Yanks will turn to Hiroki Kuroda who will be starting on 3 days rest for the first time in his career. The Yankees really burned through their bullpen last night having used every reliever … Continue reading