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Breaking Down the Yankees’ Break Down: Part II, Pitching

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Earlier, we detailed how the decline in the Yankees offense has contributed to the team’s current 5-10 stretch. It should be noted, however, that although the 4.73 runs/game scored over that span represents a significant drop off for the Yankees, it still ranks above the league average of 4.52 runs/game. So, all of the blame […]

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Nick Johnson to Have Surgery

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees have announced that Nick Johnson will have surgery on his injured wrist. Even if successful, Johnson will not be able to pick up a bat for 4-6 weeks, which likely means he wont return until August, at the earliest. Considering Johnson’s injury history, however, it isn’t too far fetched to assume he might […]

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Let’s Make A Deal: Possible Names to Bolster Yankees Struggling Offense

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees limped home after dropping three of four games to Detroit, including two shutouts. In the series, it appeared as if the recent spate of injuries that has befallen the Yankees finally caught up with the team. Over the last four games, the Yankees lineup has been a revolving door, with players shuffling in […]

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Yankees, Damon Reunite: Are There Any Regrets?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

When Brian Cashman reconstructed the 2010 Yankees roster, even he probably didn’t expect it would produce a 21-9 record over the first 30 games. Of course, that record has been accomplished in spite of the struggles of his three main additions: Nick Johnson, Curtis Granderson and Javier Vazquez. So, as the Yankees make their first […]

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Andy to Skip Start; Vazquez Pushed Back to Tuesday

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In an interview with Mike Francessa of WFAN radio in New York, Joe Girardi officially announced that Andy Pettitte will have his next start skipped, but currently there are no plans for him to make a trip to the DL. Girardi also stated that Sergio Mitre will pitch on Monday, while Javier Vazquez will be […]

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Posada Still Out of Lineup; Romulo Sanchez Promoted

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Amid speculation that a catcher (Chad Moeller) might soon be promoted to the active roster, the Yankees have once again opted to call up a relief pitcher from the minor leagues.  According to the LoHud Yankees Blog, Romulo Sanchez is in the Yankees clubhouse awaiting activation. Sanchez, a hard throwing righty, was starting down in […]

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Pain, Pain Go Away: Yanks Strain to Overcome Injuries

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on May 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees’ Core Four has been whittled down to one man standing. All within a matter of days, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte have succumb to strains and pains of various severities. Only Derek Jeter has been able to keep himself out of the MRI tube, so you can’t blame the Captain if […]

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