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2016 MLB Predictions

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Predictions, Red Sox, Yankees on April 3, 2016 | 3 Comments »

  American League East The Yankees have the most talented collection of starters in the division…as long as they can stay healthy. This balance of potential performance with risk has become a hallmark of the Bronx Bombers over the last few seasons, and extends throughout the roster. This year, however, the Yankees have structured themselves […]

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MLB Continues to Boom; Yankees Rank as Most Valuable Franchise, Payroll Cuts Make Up for Stagnant Revenue

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance on March 23, 2016 | 3 Comments »

Forbes has released its annual study of MLB’s financial landscape, and the results indicate the sport is enjoying many more fiscal peaks than valleys. According to the data, MLB added approximately 7% to net revenue and almost 10% in operating profit, while the league’s 30 franchises topped a combined valuation of $38 billion, or more […]

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Yankees Mighty Pen Promises to Write History; Trio of Relievers Has Potential for Historic Dominance

Posted in Baseball, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Red Sox, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on January 14, 2016 | 2 Comments »

Aroldis Chapman has been officially named the new Yankees’ closer, replacing Andrew Miller, who just so happened to be last year’s top fireman in the American League. Of course, a strong argument could be made that Dellin Betances is the best of them all, which bodes well for a Bronx Bombers’ bullpen that will feature […]

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Hall of Fame Voters Do More with Less, but Still Not Enough

Posted in Baseball, Hall of Fame, MLB on January 7, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

The 2016 Hall of Fame election was a case of less being more as the smaller BBWAA electorate helped boost support for just about every nominee. However, only two players were enshrined, leaving several deserving candidates unfulfilled amid an increasingly crowded ballot. Headlining the results was Ken Griffey Jr., who not only earned a widely anticipated […]

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Yankees Trade for Chapman About Taking Risks, Not Sending Messages

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees on December 29, 2015 | 2 Comments »

The Yankees have added a big arm, a giant headache, and a world of possibilities. There’s no point burying the lead. Aroldis Chapman’s pending investigation under MLB’s new domestic violence policy is just as relevant to his acquisition by the Yankees as the lefty’s ability to light up the radar gun. After all, if not […]

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Dodgers Remain Baseball’s Top Spender as Yankee Dollars Continue to Decline

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, CBA, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees on December 22, 2015 | 1 Comment »

Forget about Dodger Blue. Green is the new primary color in Los Angeles. The Dodgers may have come up empty handed in the postseason, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. In 2015, the organization spent over $290 million on player costs, which, combined with a luxury tax bill of nearly $44 billion, easily made […]

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Manfred’s Opt Out Cop Out an Attempt to Save Owners from Themselves

Posted in Baseball, MLB on December 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

Opt out clauses have become the baseball equivalent of a pre-nuptial agreement. Before committing to a team, high profile free agents are increasingly using their leverage to negotiate favorable terms for a potential early divorce. But, are these contractual caveats as one-sided as often portrayed? The criticism of opt outs has ratcheted up as the […]

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