(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) If George Steinbrenner were alive today, no one would be talking about how much money the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending. A popular meme surrounding the Yankees revolves around comparing how the … Continue reading
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Power Outage: 2013 Yankees Could Be Starved for Homers
Last season, some Yankee fans complained that the team’s lineup of sluggers hit too many home runs. This winter, the organization has apparently endeavored to correct that problem. Who says the Evil Empire isn’t responsive to its fan base? According … Continue reading
The Hubbub Over StubHub
(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Over the past few years, I’ve written extensively (here and here) about the precarious relationship between StubHub and Major League Baseball, particularly as it pertains to the cannibalization of primary market ticket sales. So, … Continue reading
The Kurious Kase of Jason Grilli
(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Only 21 pitchers since 1901 have struck out 13 or more hitters per game over a minimum of 50 innings in one season. Included among the group are noted strikeout artists like … Continue reading
What If Derek Jeter Opts Out? Extending Short Stop May Be Yankees Best Strategy
As the off season draws on, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Yankees are operating under self-imposed fiscal restraints. As a result, examining the team’s 2014 commitments has become a required part of analyzing Brian Cashman’s blueprint for this winter. … Continue reading