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A New Robbie at 2B? Should Yankees Take Page from 10-Year Old Playbook and Promote Refsnyder

Posted in MLB, Robinson Cano, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 22, 2015 | 1 Comment »

Those who ignore history are denied the opportunity to repeat it. With apologies to George Santayana, that’s something Brian Cashman should keep in mind as the Yankees’ offense continues to struggle. Ten years ago, in May 2005, the Yankees hit a rough stretch that saw the team fall five games under .500 early in the […]

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Yankees Slow Start Picks Up Where Team Left Off in 2014

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on April 12, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees are off to one of the worst starts in franchise history. For only the 17th time since 1901, the Bronx Bombers have one win or less in the season’s first five games, a period over which the team has also compiled its 11th worst run differential. Does the slow start seal the Yankees’ […]

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Under the Gun: Tanaka’s Velocity Isn’t Cause of Concern, but May Be a Symptom

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on April 7, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees and their fans should be worried about Masahiro Tanaka’s velocity, but not for the reasons many have espoused. A small drop on the radar gun hardly warrants a panic, especially so early in the season, but ignoring the readings is equally naïve. After all, while the decline may not be a manifestation of ill […]

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2015 Season Predictions

Posted in Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, MLB, Predictions, Red Sox, Yankees on April 6, 2015 | 1 Comment »

American League East Despite a questionable starting rotation and injury concerns in the bullpen, the Red Sox clearly have the strongest and deepest offense in the A.L. East, and, in today’s low run scoring era, that gives Boston a distinct advantage. The Red Sox are also buoyed by a strong farm system that boasts several prospects who […]

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Forbes Reveals Embarrassment of Riches for MLB, but Should Teams Like Yankees Be Ashamed for Not Spending It?

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, Yankees on March 25, 2015 | 6 Comments »

The business of baseball is booming. In stark contrast to trite reports about the game’s demise that have been common for over a century, Forbes’ annual look at the financial health of major league baseball once again revealed a thriving enterprise with no signs of slowing down. According to Forbes’ 2015 survey, which is based on estimates […]

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Borland’s Retirement Is NFL’s Loss; Could It Be MLB’s Gain?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, NFL on March 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

Chris Borland’s decision to turn his back on a multi-million dollar career as a hard hitting linebacker may have sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, but the implications could be just as significant for major league baseball. If Borland’s early retirement was the headline of yesterday’s sports news, MLB appointing Tony Reagins to the newly created […]

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Yankees Forgo Chance to Shield Risky Rotation

Posted in Baseball, Free Agents, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on February 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

James Shields is headed to San Diego, and it didn’t take a mountain of cash to get him. Instead, the right hander signed a very reasonable four-year contract at a price commensurate with the value he has consistently provided during his career. So, why weren’t the Yankees interested in a player who would have fit well […]

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