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What Price Liriano? Despite Need, Yanks Can’t Afford to Part with Blue Chips

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Yankees, tagged on February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Is Francisco Liriano the offseason pitching acquisition for which Brain Cashman, and the Yankee fan base, has been patiently waiting? According to a newspaper report out of Minnesota, the Twins’ recent inability to sign their talented young lefthander to a long-term deal has led some in the organization to consider trading him while his value […]

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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Final Moments of Yankees’ Legends

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, Yankees on February 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Even before Andy Pettitte announced his retirement, there was a feeling of transition surrounding the Yankees. Maybe it was ushered in by Derek Jeter’s contentious contract negotiations or the decision to make Jorge Posada a permanent DH, but regardless, the Yankees’ blogosphere has been filled with sentimental retrospectives centered on the Core Four. Before the current […]

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Jeter Looks to Make Rebound in 2011, but History Could Be Biggest Hurdle

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged on February 8, 2011 | 5 Comments »

For the first time since 1996, Derek Jeter has something to prove during spring training. After suffering the worst season of his career, followed by a stinging offseason contract negotiation, Jeter seems to be approaching 2011 with just a little bit extra determination. Never one to lack confidence, the Yankee Captain will undoubtedly be motivated […]

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Even Without Ramparts, Super Bowl Anthem Joins List of Infamous Renditions

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Culture, MLB, NFL, tagged , , on February 7, 2011 | 7 Comments »

Perhaps anxious to get right to the game, Christina Aguilera’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner before the Super Bowl not only improvised a few words, but removed one line altogether. Considering that the NFL has turned the game into a reality TV show (Janet Jackson has become a more notorious figure in Super Bowl history than […]

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100 Years of Ronald Reagan and Baseball

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Culture, Hall of Fame, MLB, Movies, Yankees, tagged on February 6, 2011 | 12 Comments »

One hundred years ago in Tampico, Illinois, Ronald Wilson Reagan began an improbable road to the presidency that culminated in one of the most successful political careers in American history. Admittedly, I have a profound admiration for the Gipper, but The Captain’s Blog likes to steer clear of politics, so this centennial tribute will focus […]

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Yankee Fans Guide to the Super Bowl

Posted in Baseball, MLB, NFL, Yankees, tagged , , on February 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

The best part of the Super Bowl is it serves as the unofficial starting point for the baseball season. Although the majority of those tuning in are probably more concerned about the spread (both the final Vegas line as well as the food and drink being served), there may be a few viewers actually interested […]

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When to Say When? A Look at How Other Yankees’ Legends Have Said Goodbye

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , on February 4, 2011 | 9 Comments »

Usually, when one thinks of a podium in the Bronx, it’s there to say hello to a new million dollar acquisition. This time, however, the media hordes were assembled to say goodbye to one of the team’s all-time greats. That’s why, as Andy Pettitte answered questions about his decision to retire, the proceedings took on […]

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