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Better to Be Lucky? A Look at the Yankees’ Best and Worst Games by Individual Offensive WPA

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, MLB, Yankees on August 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

After falling behind 6-0 to the Oakland Athletics in last night’s game, the Yankees mounted a furious comeback attempt that literally just fell short when Nick Swisher’s bid for a walk-off grand slam landed in Coco Crisp’s glove, just inches from the center field wall. As is often the case when losing by a slim […]

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They Are Who We Thought They Were; Yanks’ August Performance Resembles Preseason Expectations

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on August 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

In complete contrast to preseason expectations, the 2011 Yankees have mostly been a team lead by its pitching. Not only is the team’s ERA+ of 119 higher than its OPS+ of 112, but according to bWAR, the Yankees’ pitching staff has almost accumulated as many wins above replacement as it offense (20.2 to 21.4). Yankees’ […]

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Excuses, Excuses: Yanks Continue to Handle AJ with Kid Gloves

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , on August 21, 2011 | 7 Comments »

Joe Girardi’s personality exudes loyalty. In his three-plus years as manager, it’s hard to think of one instance in which he publicly criticized a player. In many ways, that’s an admirable trait, one that his players must surely appreciate. However, there is a difference between throwing a player under the bus and acknowledging his deficiencies. […]

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Comparing Pitchers, Hitters to Play for Both the Twins and Yankees

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , on August 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

In terms of championships, the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals have been the two most successful franchises in the World Series era. However, they haven’t shared many of the same players. Since 1903, when the Baltimore Orioles moved to New York and became the Highlanders (the original name of the Yankees), only 145 players […]

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Revisiting Mark Teixeira’s Offensive Evolution

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on August 19, 2011 | 2 Comments »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated atTheYankeeAnalysts.) Back in May, I examined some trends that suggested Mark Teixeira was evolving into a much more one-dimensional hitter. Despite beginning the season with what was for him an especially hot start, the switch hitting slugger’s splits still seemed to suggest […]

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Double Trouble: Failure to Protest Compounds Umpire’s Costly Error

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Umpires, Yankees, tagged , , on August 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Every time an umpire blows a significant call, there is the usual clamoring for instant replay. However, even that fail safe proved insufficient in the last night’s game between the Yankees and Royals. The controversy started in the bottom of the third inning when Royals’ DH Billy Butler lined a Bartolo Colon fastball off the […]

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If at First: Yanks Atop Division at 3/4 Post, but Will Girardi Go to the Whip Down the Stretch?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees on August 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeAnalysts.) All season long, the Yankees and Red Sox have engaged in a seesaw battle for control of the American League East. Since May 13, the two teams have been separated by no more than three games. If not for the wild […]

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