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Will David Robertson or Free Agent Closer Be Part of Yankees End Game?

Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on November 6, 2013 | 1 Comment »

David Robertson may not be the heir apparent after all. According to ESPN New York, the Yankees are considering signing a “proven closer” to take over for Mariano Rivera instead of simply handing the role to his setup man. Is this a case of the Yankees opting for experience, or simply a lack of faith […]

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Method or Madness? A Closer Look at Derek Jeter’s Contract Extension

Posted in Baseball, Yankees on November 1, 2013 | 1 Comment »

UPDATE: According to Ken Rosenthal, the MLBPA and commissioner’s officer are still trying to determine the AAV of Derek Jeter’s new contract, but the likely range will be $12.8 million to $13.2 million. Where does that figure come from? Rosenthal cites “reasons too complicated to explain”, but my best guess is it’s the new $12 million […]

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David Ortiz Adds World Series MVP to Post Season Legend; Is Hall of Fame Next?

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Red Sox, World Series on October 31, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

“Never let the big man beat you”, warns an old baseball adage. In the 2013 World Series, the Cardinals didn’t heed that advice, and the benefactor was David Ortiz, who further cemented his reputation as one of baseball’s most prolific post season performers. Top-10 World Series Production – One Series, by OPS Note: Minimum 10 […]

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Game Over? Olbermann’s World Series Lament Has Lots of Swings and Misses

Posted in Baseball, Culture, Media, Post Season, World Series, Yankees on October 26, 2013 | 4 Comments »

If the World Series is on national television, but “no one” watches, does Tim McCarver make a sound? In a very well presented video essay, ESPN’s Keith Olbermann became the latest to lament the gradual decline in World Series ratings that has occurred over the last four decades. In particular, Olbermann points to the nearly […]

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Red Sox and Cardinals Meet in Rare World Series Clash of League Titans

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Post Season, Red Sox, World Series, Yankees on October 21, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

There aren’t many compelling story lines heading into the 2013 World Series. Despite an attempt to create forced narratives (the St. Louis Cardinals do everything the “right way”, while the Boston Red Sox’ have an unbridled love for playing), the upcoming Fall Classic seems to be without a hook. Unless, of course, you happen to […]

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Hal Steinbrenner Finally Steps to the Plate, Gets Free Pass from Media

Posted in Baseball on October 9, 2013 | 2 Comments »

Hal Steinbrenner made the rounds yesterday. Unlike his father, who was a daily presence during the regular season, the younger Boss has had a much lower profile, so his tour of local media gave scribes and talk show hosts the chance to ask a lot of unanswered questions. Unfortunately, they all settled for the party […]

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Small Ball Takes Center Stage in MLB Playoffs, but Home Runs Steal the Show

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Don Mattingly, MLB, Post Season, Yankees on October 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

To bunt or not to bunt? That was the question being asked throughout baseball last night. And, thanks to a bit of dramatic irony, only one manager was left to suffer the slings and arrows of second guessers. It’s amazing what you can do when you can’t bunt,” – Dodgers’ broadcaster Vin Scully during Game […]

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