Who needs the DH? While the run-starved American League continues to experience a scoring drought, the National League has seen an early surge in offense. It’s still very early, but if the over one-half run per game gap between the two leagues is maintained, the senior circuit will outscore the junior for only the second time in […]
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Are American League Bullpens Neutralizing the DH?
Posted in Baseball, MLB on April 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Early Controversies Put Two MLB Rules to the Test
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on April 6, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Murphy’s Law has nothing on the Official Baseball Rules. Only three days into the new season, two games were decided by controversial rulings that called into question both the wisdom of the rule book and the umpires who interpret it. Rob Manfred was likely hoping for an easier test case for the new “Utley Rule“, […]
“If Healthy” Is Rallying Cry for 2016 Yankees
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Predictions, Yankees on April 5, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The Yankees enter 2016 with enough talent to win the division, but an equal amount of uncertainty at key positions. Fortunately for the Bronx Bombers, their A.L. East competition is similarly burdened. However, whereas the Yankees’ doubts mostly revolve around health, the other teams in the division are facing questions that are more about performance. That doesn’t […]
2016 MLB Predictions
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Predictions, Red Sox, Yankees on April 3, 2016 | 3 Comments »
American League East The Yankees have the most talented collection of starters in the division…as long as they can stay healthy. This balance of potential performance with risk has become a hallmark of the Bronx Bombers over the last few seasons, and extends throughout the roster. This year, however, the Yankees have structured themselves […]
Yankees Mighty Pen Promises to Write History; Trio of Relievers Has Potential for Historic Dominance
Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Red Sox, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on January 14, 2016 | 2 Comments »
Aroldis Chapman has been officially named the new Yankees’ closer, replacing Andrew Miller, who just so happened to be last year’s top fireman in the American League. Of course, a strong argument could be made that Dellin Betances is the best of them all, which bodes well for a Bronx Bombers’ bullpen that will feature […]
Hall of Fame Voters Do More with Less, but Still Not Enough
Posted in Baseball, Hall of Fame, MLB on January 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
The 2016 Hall of Fame election was a case of less being more as the smaller BBWAA electorate helped boost support for just about every nominee. However, only two players were enshrined, leaving several deserving candidates unfulfilled amid an increasingly crowded ballot. Headlining the results was Ken Griffey Jr., who not only earned a widely anticipated […]
Yankees Trade for Chapman About Taking Risks, Not Sending Messages
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees on December 29, 2015 | 2 Comments »
The Yankees have added a big arm, a giant headache, and a world of possibilities. There’s no point burying the lead. Aroldis Chapman’s pending investigation under MLB’s new domestic violence policy is just as relevant to his acquisition by the Yankees as the lefty’s ability to light up the radar gun. After all, if not […]