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Out Of Left Field: Yankees Outfield Among Best In Baseball

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on June 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

With names like Teixeira, Jeter, Arod and Cano, it’s easy to see that the Yankees’ offense revolves around its infielders. For much of the early season, it hasn’t been uncommon to see all three outfielders positioned at the end of the lineup. However, as Joel Sherman outlines in his recent column, the Yankees outfield has not […]

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And Still Champion…Yanks Take First Game of World Series Rematch

Posted in Baseball on June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

So much for a pitchers’ duel. The heralded matchup between Roy Halladay and C.C. Sabathia didn’t turn out exactly as expected as the Yankees belted three home runs off the Phillies’ ace en route to an 8-3 victory. After a scoreless first inning, Halladay uncharacteristically struggled to command his cutter and curveball in the second. […]

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Game 64: Phillies vs. Yankees

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

When Shane Victorino steps to the plate to lead off tonight’s game, you can’t blame the Yankees if they immediately flashback to his groundout that ended the 2009 World Series. The Yankees haven’t become  a successful franchise by looking back, however, so while the fans revel in that recollection, you can bet the team will […]

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Oscar Azocar Dead At 45; Free Swinging Left Fielder Helped Lead Yankees “Youth Movement” in 1990

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees on June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Yesterday’s off day brought news of the untimely passing of former Yankee Oscar Azocar, who died in his native Venezuela at the age of 45. Although Azocar was only a footnote during a down period, his short career epitomized a tumultuous era in Yankees’ history. The 1990 Yankees’.414 winning percentage was the fifth worst in […]

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Hall of a Catcher: Posada’s Place Is Still Behind the Plate

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees on June 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Jorge Posada’s two grand slams over the weekend did more than just help the Yankees win two games. They also served as a reminder of how important he is to the Yankee lineup, particularly when healthy enough to play behind the plate. Despite being such an important part of the Yankees’ 15-year run of success, […]

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We Have Lift Off: Another Posada Slam Helps Blast Yankees Past Astros

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on June 13, 2010 | 3 Comments »

For the second straight game, Jorge Posada broke open a close game with a grand slam. With Alex Rodriguez out of the lineup, Posada’s power surge has been a welcomed sign for the Yankees. Before the series against Houston, Posada had been 3-27 with one RBI since returning from the disabled list. Whether the result […]

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Game 63: Astros vs. Yankees

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on June 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees will have their brooms out once again as they seek to sweep the Astros in the weekend series. With a day off looming, the Yankees need to make sure they do not suffer a let down because after today the schedule starts to get tougher heading into the dog days of summer. Phil […]

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