(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeAnalysts.) With the trade deadline looming, the next 10 days could determine which teams will enter the stretch drive in the best position. For some clubs, however, the biggest impact could come from their upcoming schedule, not a potential acquisition. After […]
Archive for July, 2011
A.L. East Foes Jockey for Position as Deadline Nears; Light Schedules Give Each Team Chance to Fatten Up
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged Tampa Rays on July 22, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Are the Mets About to Say Good Bye to the Best Position Player in Franchise History?
Posted in Baseball, Mets, MLB, tagged Carlos Beltran on July 21, 2011 | 2 Comments »
With the trade deadline drawing near and the Mets headed on a road trip that will last until August, Carlos Beltran’s fly out in the ninth inning of this afternoon’s game could turn out to be his last home at bat with the team. Realizing this possibility, what was left of the Citi Field crowd […]
As Yanks’ Offense Starts to Lag, What, not Who, Is Biggest Question at the Deadline
Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees on July 20, 2011 | 4 Comments »
(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeAnalysts.) The Yankees offense currently ranks second among American League teams in just about every meaningful category, including wOBA, OPS+ and runs per game. However, the lineup has seemed to lack consistency as well as a definitive positive trend. As a […]
A Look at Brian Cashman’s Trade Deadline Resume
Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged Brian Cashman on July 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
As the trade deadline nears, the Yankees will probably be linked to every impact player available on the market. If the team gets shutout, have no fear, Carlos Beltran is on the way. Or, if Bartolo Colon stumbles again, there’s still no reason to fret. Ubaldo Jimenez is being measured for pinstripes. Whatever the Yankees’ need, […]
Morning After: Do Marathon Extra Inning Games Take a Toll the Following Day?
Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Red Sox, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged Tampa Rays on July 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »
(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeAnalysts.) By the time the Rays and Red Sox completed their 16-inning Sunday night marathon, the Yankees had not only landed in Tampa, but were likely nestled comfortably in their beds. During the ESPN broadcast of the game, Bobby Valentine, Dan […]
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