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Yankees To Add Golson, Not Catcher

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Via Chad Jennings at the LoHud Yankees Blog,  Donnie Collins of the Times-Tribune is reporting that Scranton outfielder Greg Golson is in New York awaiting activation by the Yankees. Golson, a former first round draft pick by the Phillies in 2004, was acquired from the Texas Rangers during the off season. He has been playing […]

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To Taser Or Not To Taser?

Posted in Baseball, MLB on May 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Last night’s game at Citizen Bank Ballpark turned into an episode of Law & Order when a 17-year old Phillies fan was tasered by a police officer after running on the field. Philadelphia has always been on the cutting edge of law enforcement at sporting events, so what better place to consider the appropriate use […]

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Yankee Doodle Randy: HR Keys Winn Over Orioles

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Randy Winn burst from the shadow of relatively obscurity with a game winning three-run blast that broke a 1-1 deadlock in the fourth inning. Winn’s homer was only his second hit of the season, but could go along way toward garnering him more playing time in the absence of Curtis Granderson. More importantly, it was […]

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Game 25: Orioles vs. Yankees

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Orioles come into the Stadium flying high after a rare weekend sweep of the Boston Red Sox. The first game of the series features a rematch of last Wednesday’s game in Baltimore, when C.C. Sabathia bested Jeremy Guthrie. An interesting subplot to the game will be Guthrie’s command, or lack thereof when pitching inside […]

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Skip Start: Yankees to Push Back Vazquez

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Before today’s game, the Yankees announced that Javier Vazquez’ next start in Fenway park will be skipped. The decision does not come as much of a surprise, and the logic behind it is very sound. Whether you believe Vazquez’ problems are mental or mechanical, it stands to reason that he could benefit from a rest. Presumably, […]

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Raising Arizona: MLB Needs to Remain Above the Political Fray

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on May 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In what promises to be one of the more contentious mid-term election years in recent memory, immigration reform has pushed itself to the forefront of issues dividing our nation. Not surprisingly, the passion behind the issue also threatens to divide our national pastime. In a highly unprecedented move, the Major League Baseball Players Association went […]

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Sox Fold Under Hughes’ Heat; Yanks Rebound With Another Series Win

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 2, 2010 | 3 Comments »

A day after the Kentucky Derby, everything came up roses for the Yankees. Phil Hughes busted out of the gate with the same mid-90s fastball that has allowed him dominate in the early going. Once again, Hughes pounded the strike zone by throwing 69 of his 99 pitches for strikes. He mostly used a well located fastball and […]

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