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Game 13: Yankees vs. Athletics

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees hope the third time is a charm for Javier Vazquez as they kick off their first West Coast swing in Oakland. In fact, Vazquez’ Yankee struggles extend back much farther than the start of this season. Javy’s ERA in his last three starts (not including playoffs) of 2004 was 6.50, so he is […]

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Spring Cleaning: Yankees Sweep Rangers

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

After briefly struggling in the 3rd inning, Andy Pettitte rebounded to pitch 8 full innings, the longest stint by a Yankee starter this season. Over one stretch, Pettitte retired the next 12 batters in a row. In the 8th inning, Pettitte seemed on the verge of losing it after walking Elvis Andrus and falling behind […]

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Game 12: Rangers vs. Yankees

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees look to keep on a roll as they bring their first home stand of the season to a close with Andy Pettitte on the mound. They will be opposed by Rangers’ starter Rich Harden, who has not begun a game against the Yankees since April 15, 2007 when he was with the Oakland […]

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Game 11: Rangers vs. Yankees

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

AJ Burnett makes his 2010 debut at Yankee Stadium, where last season his ERA was a full run lower (3.51 vs. 4.59 on the road). He opposes Ranger’s righty Scott Feldman, who is looking to build on a 17-win season in 2009. vs. Scott Feldman PA BA OBP SLG HR RBI Derek Jeter SS 10 […]

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Game 10: Rangers vs. Yankees

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees welcome the Texas Rangers to town for the start of a three game series. Game 1 will feature a matchup between initialed lefties C.C. Sabathia and C.J. Wilson. Wilson was scratched from his last start due to food poisoning, so he will be pitching with two extra days of rest. On April 8, […]

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Robinson Stars on Jackie’s Day

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Phil Hughes’  long-awaited return to the rotation was kind of an enigma. Although he certainly had good stuff, he was somewhat inefficient, needing 108 pitches over 5+ innings. Strangely, it seemed as if Hughes pitched ahead for most of the night, but then selectively nibbled. For example, after giving up a second inning HR to Hideki Matsui on a […]

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Game 9: Angels vs. Yankees (Jackie Robinson Day)

Posted in Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on April 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Phil Hughes makes his long anticipated 2010 debut after throwing a couple of simulated games while awaiting his start. Meanwhile, Angels’ lefty Scott Kazmir is also making his season debut. Kazmir had been on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.  According to Joe Girardi, Hughes will not be on a modified pitch count, […]

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