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Javy Awakens, But Yankee Bats Snooze

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Albeit in a losing effort, Javier Vazquez’ return to the rotation was a success. Unlike his past failed efforts, Vazquez established his fastball in the early going and then kept coming back to it. In total, he threw 59% fastballs (57 of his 97 pitches), which was a significant step up from the 50% rate […]

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Game 32: Yankees vs. Tigers

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

After much ado, Javier Vazquez makes his long anticipated return to the Yankees rotation. And, to honor the occasion, the Yankees and Tigers have decided to play two games. In the first game of a split doubleheader, Vazquez will face off against Tigers’ righty Rick Porcello, who has been struggling in his own right. Porcello […]

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“There Are A Hell Of A Lot Of Cleveland Indians”

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on May 11, 2010 | 2 Comments »

To help celebrate the launch of Bill Madden’s new biography on George Steinbrenner, here are a few looks back at the Boss in all his glory:

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Lack Of Depth Dooms Yanks In Detroit

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

For the first time since suffering a recent spate of injuries, the Yankees lack of depth finally came back to bite them. With Andy Pettitte watching from the bench, the Yankees were forced to send Sergio Mitre and his career ERA of 5.49 to the mound in his place. While Mitre was not awful, he […]

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Game 31: Yankees vs. Tigers (Here’s Johnny!)

Posted in Baseball, Game Recap, MLB, Yankees on May 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees renew acquaintances with Johnny Damon, Phil Coke and Austin Jackson in Detroit as they kick off a four game series against the Tigers. Game one features a matchup of journeyman spot starters: Sergio Mitre steps in for Andy Pettitte, whose start is being skipped as a precautionary response to earlier elbow discomfort, while […]

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Montero Back After Benching

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

According to Chad Jennings of the LoHud Yankees blog, Jesus Montero was benched over the weekend for failing to run out a ground ball in Friday’s game. Montero is back in the lineup for tonight’s game against the Columbus Clippers.

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When the Lion Roared: New Steinbrenner Bio Set for Release

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

Tomorrow, Bill Madden’s long awaited biography, Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball, goes on sale to the public. In anticipation, the Daily News printed a couple of excerpts, while Madden did an hour long interview with Mike Francessa on WFAN radio in New York. Both previews seem to point to a blockbuster biography, which considering […]

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