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Pitching for Offense: Yankees’ Call to Arms Should Not Ignore the Bats

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Yankees, tagged , , on November 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) Pitching, pitching, and more pitching. That has become Brian Cashman’s mantra when addressing questions about his offseason plans. But should that be his only focus? As we enter the process this winter, I don’t anticipate a bat being of need at all. Offense is not an […]

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Compromise or Compromised? The Astros’ Sale and Resultant Changes to the Game

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, tagged , , on November 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »

The Houston Astros have been relegated. After losing 100 games for the first time in franchise history, the team’s rapid descent in the N.L. Central has culminated in a transfer to the A.L. West. Talk about a tough crowd. Ironically, in a year during which the Astros were mostly irrelevant on the field, the franchise […]

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How Does Verlander Rate as a Cy Young and MVP?

Posted in Awards, Baseball, Baseball History, MLB, tagged , , on November 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Earlier in the week, Justin Verlander became only the 14th unanimous Cy Young selection in the 56-year history of the award. However, according to some prognosticators, that might just be the appetizer for the Tigers’ right hander. Unanimous Cy Young Award Winners Pitcher Years Justin Verlander 2011 Roy Halladay 2010 Jake Peavy 2007 Johan Santana […]

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Overshadowed by Payroll, Girardi Again Gets Little MoY Recognition

Posted in Awards, Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged , , , on November 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Joe Maddon and Kirk Gibson were named the AL and NL managers of the year, and, all things considered, they were probably the most deserving candidates for the award. Both managers overcame diminished pre-season expectations and led their relatively young teams to the playoffs, so it’s hard to argue with either selection, especially when you […]

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“Recommended Slots” Make Sense for All Parties to New Baseball CBA

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, Draft, Yankees on November 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »

In a year that has seen the NFL and NBA deal with acrimonious labor negotiations, MLB is on the verge of ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement without the slightest bit of rancor. However, there has been one point of contention: the escalating bonuses being paid to those selected in the Rule IV amateur draft. […]

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Closers May Be Overrated (and Overpaid), but Papelbon Isn’t

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged on November 12, 2011 | 6 Comments »

Since Jonathan Papelbon first became eligible for arbitration, the boisterous closer wasn’t shy about telling everyone he wanted to get paid. Not surprisingly, the Red Sox, who have the gained the reputation as one of the more saber-friendly organizations, weren’t as keen to hand out a long-term deal. So, it really shouldn’t come as surprise […]

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“Not Gonna Happen”: Posada’s Time in Pinstripes Comes to an End

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees, tagged on November 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »

To those like me who were holding out hope that Jorge Posada might return to the Yankees for one more season, the long-time catcher has a message: “It’s not gonna happen”. Speaking at a fundraiser for his charitable organization, Posada matter-of-factly stated what most people already suspected. Even though his announcement was far from official, […]

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