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Arod Slams Record Book, Continues Assault on All-Time Leaders

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball History, MLB, Yankees on June 13, 2012 | 5 Comments »

Alex Rodriguez’ grand slam in the eighth inning of yesterday’s game against the Atlanta Braves did more than just tie the score. In one fell swoop, Arod’s line drive into the left field seats also put his name side-by-side with three of the most prolific hitters in the history of the game. Arod’s bases loaded […]

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Dodgers, Ethier Agree to Extension; Will It Set the Market for Outfielders?

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, Free Agents, MLB, Roster Analysis, sabermetrics, Yankees on June 12, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Dodgers’ fans are probably still smarting after the Angels rallied to win the first game of the Freeway Series, but at least there was a consolation. After the loss, the team confirmed it had reached a contract extension with Andre Ethier, ensuring the outfielder will remain in Los Angeles for at least the next five […]

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Yankees’ Rotation Coming on Strong After Slow Start

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on June 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Since falling to .500 and tying the Red Sox for last place on May 21, the Yankees have played their best baseball of the season. During that span, the offense has been more productive, scoring over 5.4 runs per game, and the bullpen has maintained its season-long excellence despite having to weather the losses of […]

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Subway Series Two-Timers: A Look at Players Who Have Experienced Both Sides of the City Rivalry

Posted in Baseball, Mets, MLB, Yankees, tagged on June 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) When Ryota Igarashi took the mound in the ninth inning of last night’s Subway Series opener, he became the 113th player to suit up for both the Yankees and Mets. Somewhere up above, Marvelous Marv Throneberry, the fraternity’s founding member, must have been smiling. However, Igarashi did […]

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Not So Fast: Is Cano’s 2012 Platoon Split the Result of Pitch Selection?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, PitchFX, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on June 8, 2012 | 3 Comments »

It was a pivotal moment in last night’s game. With the Rays leading 5-1 in the fifth inning, the Yankees loaded the bases for Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano. However, as has happened repeatedly throughout the season, the Yankees failed to score. After Arod struck out on the 11th pitch of his at bat, Rays’ left […]

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Dandy as Ever, Pettitte’s Return a Savior for Yankees

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees, tagged on June 6, 2012 | 2 Comments »

It seemed like a luxury at the time, but Andy Pettitte’s return to the Yankees’ rotation after a one-year hiatus has proven to be a godsend. With the team’s pre-season pitching depth crumbling around him because of injury or poor performance, the veteran lefty has emerged as a rock. However, Pettitte has done more than […]

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Is Too Much Being Made “Over Draft”?

Posted in Baseball, Draft, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on June 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Dante Bichette Jr. is almost universally considered one of the top prospects in the Yankees’ farm system, but around this time last year, he was being labeled “an overdraft”. When the Bronx Bombers selected the third baseman with the 51st pick in last year’s draft, many “scouting experts” criticized the decision, but now, some of the […]

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