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Under the Gun: Tanaka’s Velocity Isn’t Cause of Concern, but May Be a Symptom

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Yankees on April 7, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees and their fans should be worried about Masahiro Tanaka’s velocity, but not for the reasons many have espoused. A small drop on the radar gun hardly warrants a panic, especially so early in the season, but ignoring the readings is equally naïve. After all, while the decline may not be a manifestation of ill […]

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Questions Abound as Yankees Begin 2015 Season

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, Predictions, Yankees on April 6, 2015 | 1 Comment »

The Yankees can win the A.L. East, but, in order to do so, just about every question has to be answered affirmatively. And, the Yankees have plenty. Until recently, the Bronx Bombers’ offseason strategy was to eliminate doubts by wielding its financial strength like a bludgeon on the free agent market. Nowadays, there is a […]

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2015 Season Predictions

Posted in Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, MLB, Predictions, Red Sox, Yankees on April 6, 2015 | 1 Comment »

American League East Despite a questionable starting rotation and injury concerns in the bullpen, the Red Sox clearly have the strongest and deepest offense in the A.L. East, and, in today’s low run scoring era, that gives Boston a distinct advantage. The Red Sox are also buoyed by a strong farm system that boasts several prospects who […]

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Forbes Reveals Embarrassment of Riches for MLB, but Should Teams Like Yankees Be Ashamed for Not Spending It?

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, Yankees on March 25, 2015 | 6 Comments »

The business of baseball is booming. In stark contrast to trite reports about the game’s demise that have been common for over a century, Forbes’ annual look at the financial health of major league baseball once again revealed a thriving enterprise with no signs of slowing down. According to Forbes’ 2015 survey, which is based on estimates […]

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Borland’s Retirement Is NFL’s Loss; Could It Be MLB’s Gain?

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

Chris Borland’s decision to turn his back on a multi-million dollar career as a hard hitting linebacker may have sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, but the implications could be just as significant for major league baseball. If Borland’s early retirement was the headline of yesterday’s sports news, MLB appointing Tony Reagins to the newly created […]

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White House Democrats Have Been Kind to Yankees, but Obama Has Pinstripes Turning Blue

Posted in Baseball on February 16, 2015 | 1 Comment »

(This post has been updated from its initial publication on April 26, 2010). At the risk of getting too political, President Barack Obama’s second term has been a disaster…for the Bronx Bombers. After racking up an impressive .602 winning percentage during his first term, the Yankees have struggled after President Obama’s re-election. Not only have the pinstripes posted […]

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Yankees Forgo Chance to Shield Risky Rotation

Posted in Baseball, Free Agents, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on February 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

James Shields is headed to San Diego, and it didn’t take a mountain of cash to get him. Instead, the right hander signed a very reasonable four-year contract at a price commensurate with the value he has consistently provided during his career. So, why weren’t the Yankees interested in a player who would have fit well […]

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