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Fear and Loathing in Bronx as Yanks Try to Stay Above .500

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Yankees on December 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Las Vegas has installed Toronto as the early favorite to win the World Series, but in order for the Blue Jays to simply win the A.L. East, the team will need to undergo a historic improvement. Meanwhile, in the Bronx, there has been uncharacteristic pessimism. In fact, some have suggested [...]

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The Historical Cost of Baseball Greatness; BR.com Adds Gold Mine of Salary Data

Posted in All Star Game, Arod, Baseball, Baseball History, Yankees, tagged on December 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that baseball players are an inflationary commodity (click here for a yearly progression of highest paid players), but for those who need proof, baseball-reference.com has significantly bolstered its salary database with the addition of information from Dr. Michael Haupert of UW-LaCrosse. Dr. Haupert obtained his data by [...]

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Blue Jays Face Historical Challenge in Pursuit of A.L. East Top Perch

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Free Agents, Hot Stove, Yankees, tagged on December 19, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Even before obtaining reigning NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey from the Mets, the Blue Jays could boast of an impressive offseason shopping spree. Earlier in the winter, the team bolstered its pitching staff by acquiring Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson from the Marlins, and then propped up the offense by signing outfielder Melky Cabrera. [...]

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Mike Trout Wins Negro Leagues Museum MVP, Joins a Legacy

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Negro Leagues on November 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Mike Trout was named MVP after all. Granted, he didn’t earn that distinction from the Baseball Writers Association of American (BBWAA), but the award that will sit on his mantle is just as meaningful, having been bestowed by an organization dedicated to the rich and diverse heritage of the [...]

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Answering the Call: A Veterans Day All Star Team

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged , on November 11, 2012 | 2 Comments »

The following was originally published on November 11, 2010. Baseball and the United States military have been closely intertwined since the days of the Civil War, both in myth and reality. Even if the game wasn’t really invented by Major General Abner Doubleday (ahem, Mr. Selig), a hero of Fort Sumter, the hundreds of baseball [...]

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Lost and Found: The Much Too Short Life and Career of Pascual Perez

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Yankees on November 2, 2012 | 2 Comments »

No one ever doubted Pascual Perez’ talent.  At times, he even seemed destined for stardom. Unfortunately, he just kept getting lost along the way. On Thursday, Perez was the victim of a robbery that escalated to murder. He was reportedly killed by burglars lured to his home by the fame he cultivated many years ago [...]

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Home Runs Drive Postseason Success (Just Not This Year)

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Post Season, Yankees on October 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Home runs are fine and dandy during the regular season. However, in October, small ball reigns supreme because of the elite-level starting pitching that offenses face on a daily basis. That pearl of baseball wisdom has become accepted as fact throughout the game, but is true? Ironically, [...]

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