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Hall of Shame: Instead of Votes, Some BBWAA Members Cast Doubt; Bagwell A Chief Victim of Smear Campaign

Posted in Baseball, Hall of Fame, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on December 31, 2010 | 4 Comments »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeU.) The holidays are also major league baseball’s Hall of Fame season. Once the ballot is released after Thanksgiving, hundreds of BBWAA members endeavor to narrow down the choices, and in the process, usually write about their selections ahead of the official announcement […]

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Keeping Up with Andruw Jones: Former All Star Would Make Ideal Fourth Outfielder for Yanks

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged on December 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

For obvious reasons, the Yankees’ offseason actions, or lack thereof, have centered on pitching. Considering the team’s offense led the American League in runs, OBP and OPS+ in 2010, the focus on pitching makes perfect sense. That’s not to suggest, however, that a smaller move can’t later prove to be significant (last year’s little noticed acquisition […]

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Call to Arms: Yanks “Need” Pettitte, but Does He Need Them?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on December 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Cliff Lee’s return to Philadelphia put the Yankees into a bit of a tailspin, but a tacit expectation that Andy Pettitte would return allowed the team to continue to preach patience. Lately, however, the tea leaves have not been as favorable. In a press conference for the upcoming Pinstripe Bowl, Mark Teixeira stated that Pettitte […]

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Comparing Yankees’ Offseason Transactions from the Past Decade

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Trades, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged , on December 28, 2010 | 2 Comments »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeU.) The New York Yankees are in the unfamiliar position of entering a new year without having made any significant improvements to the team. Although the free agent signings of Russell Martin and Pedro Feliciano are both positive complementary acquisitions, the […]

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Snows of December Evoke Memories of the New York Football Yankees

Posted in Baseball, MLB, NFL, Yankee Stadium, Yankees, tagged , , on December 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »

With as much as 20 inches of snow on the ground in some parts of the tri-state area, it’s probably little consolation that there are fewer than 50 days until pitchers and catchers start making their annual trek to warmer climates. After all, before getting to enjoy the first sounds of Spring Training, fans in […]

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Merry Christmas More Like Bah Humbug for Yankees Fans

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged on December 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »

This holiday season, many Yankees fans might not agree with the sentiment expressed below. Instead of waiting for Santa, legions in Yankee Universe have been waiting with baited breath for a left hander from Texas to brighten the new year. In the meantime, however, the off season has kind of taken on the feel of a […]

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Yankees, tagged on December 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees and Johnny Damon have reportedly discussed a return to the Bronx, but concerns over a lack of playing time have made the possible reunion unlikely. Although the Yankees are set in the outfield, the team’s bench has been severely depleted this offseason. Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns have already signed elsewhere, and Marcus […]

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