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Is Jorge Posada a Viable Candidate for Backup Catcher (and Has He Been All Along)?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees, tagged , on June 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

During an interview on WFAN, Yankees’ General Manager Brian Cashman implied rather directly that the extent to which Jorge Posada is no longer an option behind the plate is entirely the result of his own actions. According to Cashman, when Francisco Cervelli was injured during spring training, the Yankees turned to Posada as a potential backup […]

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Filling the Yankees’ Holes Behind the Plate and Atop the Lineup

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees, tagged on June 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Over the past week, a spate of injuries has left the New York Yankees roster in a state of disarray. As a result, the burden has fallen upon Brian Cashman and Joe Girardi to fill the growing voids. With so many decisions needing to be made, provided below is some unsolicited advice to help the organization […]

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Yanks Hold Hit Parade Without Home Run; Outburst Recalls Bernie Williams’ Rookie Season

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankee Stadium, Yankees, tagged on June 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »

The Yankees rapped out 18 hits in yesterday’s 9-2 victory over the Indians, but not one wound up leaving the ballpark. It was only the 14th time all season that the Yankees failed to hit a home run, which should lighten the hearts of those overly concerned with the team’s “reliance” on the long ball. […]

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21 Club: No Fun Being Under Age at Yankee Stadium

Posted in Baseball, Humor, Yankee Stadium, Yankees, tagged on June 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »

During the second inning of Friday night’s game versus the Indians, five teenage boys filed into a row of empty seats high atop the Yankee Stadium grandstand. An inning later, the beer man came walking through the section. One of the teens casually raised his hand, and the eager vendor quickly approached. Upon seeing the […]

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Is Yankees’ Losing Record Against Winning Teams a Bad Omen?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees on June 10, 2011 | 2 Comments »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeAnalysts.) Aside from the uncomfortable sight of seeing the Yankees listed beneath the Red Sox, the most dissatisfying part of the standings is the team’s 15-20 record against opponents currently above .500. Although there are still well over 100 games to play, could the […]

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Weeks of “Tenderness” Culminate in TJ Surgery for Joba Chamberlain

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged on June 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

On Sunday, Joba Chamberlain threw 35 pitches, his second most ever in a relief appearance. On Tuesday, the Yankees placed him on the 15-day disabled list with flexor tendon soreness. Today, the team announced that the right hander will likely need Tommy John surgery. Maybe it’s too simple to connect the dots, but Joe Girardi’s decision to […]

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Thrown a Curve: What’s Behind Burnett’s About Face Against the Red Sox?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on June 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

When the Yankees signed A.J. Burnett before the 2009 season, one of the motivating factors was how well he had pitched in the division while a member of the Blue Jays. In particular, Burnett dominated the A.L. East bullies, going a combined 10-3 with a 2.50 ERA in 18 starts against the Yankees and Red […]

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