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Can a Little Bit of Luck Go a Long Way? Run Differential Puts Yankees Behind Historical Eight Ball

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis on May 5, 2014 | 1 Comment »

The Yankees have one of the worst run differentials in the major leagues, but still sit atop their division after 30 games. This unique juxtaposition is the result of some good luck and a very mediocre A.L. East. Can the Yankees count on these trends continuing throughout the year, or, will the division turn itself […]

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Who Needs Cano? The Yankees, Don’t You Know

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Robinson Cano, Roster Analysis, Yankees on April 28, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Who needs Robinson Cano? Apparently not the Yankees, who, at 15-10, will welcome their former All Star second baseman back to the Bronx as co-owners of the best record in the American League. The team’s early success has allowed many to overlook the absence of Cano, but a more careful inspection suggests the Yankees still […]

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Tommy John Outbreak Inspires Theories But Answers Needed

Posted in Baseball, Injuries, International, MLB, PEDs, Yankees on April 26, 2014 | 2 Comments »

The baseball world went more than 24 hours without a Tommy John surgery, but this morning, Yankees’ prospect Jose Campos helped reset the clock, joining a list that has grown to epidemic proportions. Tommy John was prominent during his day, but, with the recent spate of arm injuries, his name has never been more popular. In […]

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Ellsbury Returns to Fenway, but Nation Less than Welcoming

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Red Sox, Robinson Cano, Yankee History, Yankees on April 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Jacoby Ellsbury’s return to Fenway Park wasn’t exactly a hero’s reception. Although the Red Sox properly honored their former centerfielder with a video montage before the game, the fans weren’t as generous. Most favored status in Red Sox Nation can be fleeting, especially when you return in the road grays of New York, but the […]

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Solarte Power Fueling the Yankees, but How Long Will It Last?

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, MLB, Robinson Cano, Roster Analysis, Spring Training, Yankees on April 19, 2014 | 2 Comments »

The Yankees’ biggest challenge this offseason was replacing the lost production of third baseman Alex Rodriguez and second baseman Robison Cano. Compensating for both losses figured to take a team effort, but over the first three weeks of the season, one man, Yangervis Solarte, has provided all the answers. Solarte, a career minor leaguer who […]

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Youth Serves Yankees Rotation; Young Starters Bode Well for Present, Future

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on April 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

In yesterday’s double header against the Cubs, the Yankees allowed no runs and nine hits while recording 17 strikeouts in 18 innings. It was the first time since 1987 that the Yankees swept a doubleheader without allowing a run, but the most impressive statistic wasn’t listed in the box score. It was the age of […]

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New York Yankees Opening Day Facts and Figures – 2014

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Opening Day, Yankees on April 1, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

For the second straight season, there will be a lot of turnover in the Yankees’ Opening Day lineup. With the departure of Robinson Cano, who had started eight straight openers at second base, only two holdovers remain. Brett Gardner is making his sixth consecutive start in the outfield, but will shift back to left fielder after […]

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