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CSI Yankees: Mystery Photo Contest #2

Posted in Baseball, Contest, MLB, Yankees on May 13, 2013 | 6 Comments »

Can you identify the date, as well as the inning, of the game depicted in the photo below? If so, you can win a handsome pictorial history of the Bronx Bombers (“New York Yankees Then and Now”), published by Thunder Bay Press. Although at first glance it might seem impossible to discern when the action took […]

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Despite Muted Impact, Discord Between Joba and Rivera Speaks Volumes

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on May 12, 2013 | 1 Comment »

If Joba Chamberlain makes a lot of noise, but Mariano Rivera isn’t there to hear it, does the story generate headlines? Before last night’s game, the Yankees’ emotional middle reliever and calm closer had a brief exchange triggered by Chamberlain’s ebullient interaction with family and fans, while Rivera was giving a somber interview to reporters. […]

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Yankees’ Offense Is Behind Eight Ball, But Girardi Has Lineup Pitching In

Posted in Baseball, Interleague, MLB, Yankees on May 9, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

No one can accuse Joe Girardi of lacking creativity when it comes to filling out his lineup card. The Yankees haveused so many different batting orders this season, Girardi seems to be testing the law of permutations. However, last night, the Bronx Bombers’ skipper did more than just stretch the limit of his 25-man roster…he set […]

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MLB Backstops Starting to Catch Up on Offense

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis on May 6, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) “The only thing you know about pitching,” Bob Gibson once scolded Tim McCarver, who made the mistake of interrupting his battery mate with a visit to the mound, “is it’s hard to hit”. The Cardinals’ Hall of Fame right hander could have been talking to just about […]

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Is Clay Buchholz a Cheater? Yes, But Get a Grip

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Rulebook on May 3, 2013 | 4 Comments »

Is Clay Buchholz a cheater? Jack Morris sure seems to think so. However, the most damning finger pointed at the Red Sox’ six game winner belongs to Buchholz himself. There’s a rosin bag behind the mound and it’s there for everybody to use every inning after our warm-up. Put rosin on my arm throughout the […]

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2013: The Year of the Pitcher? Not Really

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis on May 2, 2013 | 1 Comment »

Is 2013 shaping up as the year of the pitcher? Based on the number of shutouts and 10 strikeout games, it would sure seem so. However, those headline events might be a little misleading. Shutouts and Double-Digit Strikeout Games, First 24 Games, 1917-2013 Note: Based on composite of all events over each MLB team’s first […]

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Is Mariano Rivera Saving His Best For Last?

Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on May 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) If you expected Mariano Rivera to be slowed by his recovery from off season knee surgery, shame on you. The 19-year veteran has shown now signs of letting up as he takes one final victory lap around the majors. In fact, it looks as if he may […]

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