Swing And A Miss: Cervelli and Gardner
Brett Gardner has gone 8-for-44 over the last 17 games (.181AVG). Over that span (since July 30th), he’s knocked in only 2RBI’s. With another 0-for-3 outing tonight, Francisco Cervelli has picked up...
View ArticleSit Javy. Please.
In an earlier post, I discussed Javier Vazquez‘s recent ineffectiveness and his “dead arm.” I postulated the idea that this is the perfect opportunity to skip him once or twice through the rotation,...
View ArticleMusings on the Night Before
As we get ready for tonight’s tilt with the Blue Jays, a few thoughts from last night’s game: If Ivan Nova was brought up with the idea of resting the pitching staff, it seems somebody forgot to tell...
View ArticleJoe Must Go!
As we prepare for tonight’s tilt with the Rays, there are numerous questions surrounding the Yankees. Will Andy Pettite‘s groin be fully healed before the playoffs? Will Phil Hughes‘ innings limit...
View ArticleHot Stove: The Core Four
Second in a series Yesterday, I covered the current state of the Yankees front office and coaching staff. Today, let’s look at the players often referred to as the “Core Four”: Derek Jeter, Mariano...
View ArticleHot Stove: Fielders
Fourth in a series 2010 was the tale of two offenses for the Yankees: there was the offense that could explode at any moment; that led the league in runs scored and struck fear into opposing teams....
View ArticleJESUS COMETH. Cervelli out at least four weeks with a fractured foot
Francisco Cervelli fractured a bone in his foot and will be out for at least four weeks, leaving the backup catching position wide open for Jesus Montero. Yankees fans have anticipated his arrival at...
View ArticleHas Montero’s time passed him by?
For the past 2 ½ seasons, we Yankee fans have been on the Jesus Montero hype train, with appetites whetted by amazing tales of baseballs launched into orbit by the 21 year old phenom’s bat. Last...
View ArticleHanukkah came early this year. McCann to the Yankees for 5 Years/$85 Million
Brian McCann Sign on the dotted line! Brian McCann is headed to the Bronx for $85 million over 5 years. His contract will include a 6th year option, bringing the grand total to $100M if he so chooses....
View ArticleThe Roundup: Carlos Silva, Masahiro Tanaka & Francisco Cervelli
Photo Courtesy of WCBS 880 Carlos Silva, WCBS 880’s producer/engineer for Yankees games passed away this past Sunday after battling cancer. If you’ve ever listened to John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman on...
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