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The Kurious Kase of Jason Grilli

Posted in Baseball, Free Agents, Hot Stove, MLB, Statistical Analysis, tagged on December 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) Only 21 pitchers since 1901 have struck out 13 or more hitters per game over a minimum of 50 innings in one season. Included among the group are noted strikeout artists like Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Rob Dibble, Eric Gagne, Craig Kimbrel, Billy Wagner, and Jason Grilli. […]

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What If Derek Jeter Opts Out? Extending Short Stop May Be Yankees Best Strategy

Posted in Baseball, CBA, Free Agents, Hot Stove, MLB, Yankees, tagged , on December 6, 2012 | 7 Comments »

As the off season draws on, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the Yankees are operating under self-imposed fiscal restraints. As a result, examining the team’s 2014 commitments has become a required part of analyzing Brian Cashman’s blueprint for this winter. However, there are several variables that are hard to quantify, not the least of which […]

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Can Yankees Make Ends Meet in 2014? A Closer Look at Team’s Future Payroll Obligations

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, CBA, Free Agents, Hot Stove, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on December 5, 2012 | 7 Comments »

It’s been a very active winter meetings for major league baseball, but one team has been conspicuously silent. In the past, the Yankees were rumored to be involved with every big name free agent, regardless of need, but now, the team isn’t even considered a contender to retain its own players. Will Brian Cashman make […]

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Arod’s Injury, Aging Roster Could Bring About Day of Reckoning for Budget Cutting Yankees

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on December 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Already eroded by free agent departures (actual and likely), the Yankees’ projected lineup for 2013 took another blow when it was announced that Alex Rodriguez could miss half the season following upcoming surgery on his left hip. Although an obvious setback to an offense already starved for right-handed power, the loss of Arod doesn’t mean […]

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Excuses Follow Russell Martin’s Exit; Time for Yankees, Cashman to Enter No Spin Zone

Posted in Baseball, Free Agents, Hot Stove, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees, tagged on November 30, 2012 | 8 Comments »

Brian Cashman has been used to dispensing big money contracts as general manager of the Yankees, but lately, the only thing he has been dishing out are excuses. As front man for the organization’s new policy of thrift, Cashman has been forced to rationalize the team’s frugality. Following the recent departure of Russell Martin, however, […]

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Hamilton, Greinke Head Free Agent Class, but Rumored Deals Fail to Discount Risk

Posted in Baseball, Free Agents, Hot Stove, tagged , on November 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Wish lists are a big part of the holiday season, and baseball is no exception. However, general managers around the league do not have the advantage of Black Friday bargains. Teams forced to satisfy their needs in the free agent market usually pay full price, and then some, so making an imprudent purchase can prove […]

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Blue Jays, Marlins Blockbuster Makes Baseball Sense, Raises Financial Questions for Both Teams

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Trades, tagged , on November 14, 2012 | 3 Comments »

Not long ago, the Miami Marlins were breaking ground on a new stadium. Now, they are breaking up their team. Yesterday, the Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays pulled off a blockbuster, 12-player deal that would make members of a fantasy league blush. No stranger to a fire sale, the Marlins again decided to unload their […]

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