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The Evangelical Outfielder: Billy Sunday’s Rise from the National League to the National Consciousness

Posted in Baseball, Culture, MLB, Nostalgia, tagged , on December 22, 2010 | 6 Comments »

(This is the second in a series on infamous or controversial historical figures who also had a notable association with baseball. For the first installment on John Dillinger, click here, and for the third installment on Marty Bergen, click here.) Chicago, the town that Billy Sunday could not shut down” – Lyrics from “Chicago” by Fred Fisher During the early part of […]

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Farewell to Arms: Despite Being Shutout of Off Season’s Best Pitchers, Greinke Deal No Cause for Panic

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades, Yankees on December 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeU.) Everybody knew that Zack Greinke would be traded before Spring Training, but the suddenness of the deal, not to mention the destination, was somewhat of a surprise. However, despite attempts to suggest the contrary, the Yankees were not caught off […]

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Cashman Plays Fiddle, but Bronx Isn’t Burning; With Door Slammed on Big Names, Low Key Moves May Be Best Alternative

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades, Yankees, tagged , , on December 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In the wake of losing out on Cliff Lee, Brian Cashman has preached patience, but can the Yankees afford to wait on filling the team’s most pressing needs? As things stand, the Yankees need to fill the following holes: at least one above average starting pitcher, a competent relief pitcher (preferably a lefty if Damaso […]

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Revised Present Value Comparison of Cliff Lee Offers

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on December 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »

According to Jerry Crasnick, the terms of the Phillies’ deal with Cliff Lee is as follows: five guaranteed years at $120 million (including a $12.5 million buy out) with a sixth year option worth $27.5 million. Based on these terms, below is a revised present value analysis. Present Value Analysis if Sixth Year Option Is […]

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Mystery Discount: Lee Deal Doesn’t Really Leave Much on the Table

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on December 14, 2010 | 3 Comments »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeU.) Cliff Lee probably wanted to return to Philadelphia all along, but he did not leave a lot of money on the table to do so. Contrary to the prevailing wisdom, the five-year, $120 million deal that Lee signed is not worth […]

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On the Whole, Cliff Lee Would Rather Be in Philadelphia; Lefty’s Surprise Decision Leaves Yankees Holding the Bag

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on December 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »

For the second time in six months, Cliff Lee has slipped through the Yankees’ grasp. According to numerous reports, the off season’s mostly highly coveted free agent isn’t headed to Arlington or the Bronx, but instead is returning to Philadelphia. The Yankees reportedly offered Lee a seven-year deal that was worth up to $154 million, […]

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Government Strikes Out Again in Appeals Court; Acted Illegally in Seizing 2003 Survey Testing Results

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Crime, MLB, Yankees, tagged on December 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The United States government illegally violated the privacy rights of 104 major league baseball players who tested positive for performance enhancing drugs during a survey period in 2003, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in San Francisco. The courts decision was a reaffirmation of an earlier judicial rebuke, but it […]

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