vs. Wade Davis PA BA OBP SLG HR RBI Derek Jeter SS 9 0.444 0.444 0.444 0 1 Nick Swisher RF 6 0.000 0.333 0.000 0 0 Mark Teixeira 1B 9 0.143 0.333 0.286 0 1 Alex Rodriguez 3B 9 0.500 0.556 1.250 2 4 Robinson Cano 2B 8 0.375 0.375 0.750 1 2 Jorge […]
Archive for July, 2010
Game 101: Yankees vs. Rays
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Yanks Trade for Berkman, but How Does He Fit?
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on July 30, 2010 | 2 Comments »
According to numerous published reports based upon even more anonymous sources, which presumably are more reliable than the ones who got the Cliff Lee trade wrong, the Yankees are on the verge of acquiring Lance Berkman from the Astros for a “non-prospect” and the right to pay Berkman the final $7.5 million owed on his […]
Doing the Math: Oswalt Makes Phillies Better, but Amaro’s Deals Don’t Add Up
Posted in Baseball on July 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After acquiring Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays last December, the Phillies had the chance to feature the best 1-2 punch in baseball. Instead, General Manager Ruben Amaro opted to trade Cliff Lee to the Mariners, citing both a concern over Lee’s impending free agency as well as the organization’s need to replenish its farm […]
Burnett Closes Out Stormy July As Yankees’ Bats Provide the Thunder
Posted in Baseball on July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Going into last night’s game, the Yankees starting lineup had an OPS of 1.011 against Fausto Carmona, so there was no cause for concern about a lack of familiarity. As a result, one day after sleeping walking against rookie Josh Tomlin, the Yankees’ lumber awoke from its slumber, scoring seven runs on 10 hits in […]
Game 100: Yankees vs. Indians
Posted in Baseball on July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
vs. Fausto Carmona PA BA OBP SLG HR RBI Derek Jeter SS 19 0.353 0.421 0.353 0 3 Nick Swisher RF 23 0.333 0.435 0.778 2 6 Mark Teixeira 1B 19 0.375 0.474 0.563 1 3 Alex Rodriguez 3B 12 0.250 0.500 0.625 1 1 Robinson Cano 2B 18 0.389 0.389 0.389 0 3 Jorge […]
In Coming! It’s Duck and Cover for the Yanks When Facing a Debutant
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on July 28, 2010 | 12 Comments »
Last night, the Yankees lost to a pitcher making his major league debut, an all too common occurrence as any Yankee fan can attest. In fact, the sight of a pitcher making his first start against the Yankees is enough to make those who follow the team let out with an audible groan. Based on […]
Yanks Play Like Rookies, Lose to Another Starter Making His Major League Debut
Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on July 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
C.C. Sabathia lost his first game since May 23, but the only real mistake that the big lefty made was allowing the Indians to put the ball in play. For most of the game, Sabathia was dealing one of his best fastballs of the season, consistently throwing in the mid-90s and topping out at 98mph, […]