After Alex Rodriguez belted three home runs in Saturday’s game against the Twins, he credited Joe Girardi with aiding his resurgence. How did the Yankees’ manager thank Arod for those kind words? By benching him the next day. No irony or sarcasm was intended above. Although Arod’s praise was based on Girardi’s support during the winter, […]
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Rest and Repeat: Days Off Helping To Keep Arod Fresh
Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on July 28, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Opportunity Lost: Is the Price for Cole Hamels the Cost of Not Signing Max Scherzer?
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades on July 27, 2015 | 2 Comments »
With Johnny Cueto headed to Kansas City, and the Tigers reportedly reticent to trade David Price, contenders around the league figure to be lining up for Cole Hamels. And yet, as general managers from around the league kick the tires on Hamels, should they also be kicking themselves for not signing Max Scherzer? That could all […]
Is Relief in Sight for Yankees at the Deadline?
Posted in Baseball, Brian Cashman, MLB, Trades, Yankees on July 25, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
The Yankees approach the trade deadline in the paradoxical position of being comfortably in first place, but with two glaring holes to fill. Although the team has prospered despite an inconsistent rotation and lack of offense up the middle, shoring up at least one of these two deficiencies could go a long way toward solidifying […]
Yankees Take Minor Revenue Hit from Declining Gate in 2014; What Does Trend Say About Future?
Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, Yankees on July 6, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
With two walk off wins, the Bronx Bombers provided plenty of fireworks this holiday weekend, but the team’s results off the field were not as impressive. On July 1, the Yankees released an unaudited statement of 2014 cash receipts that showed a decline in ticket sales and suite licenses. According to the report, the Bronx […]
Road Weary Yankees Leaving Bats at Home
Posted in MLB, Yankee Stadium, Yankees on June 26, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
The Bronx Bombers are back, but only at Yankee Stadium. Most teams hit better at home, but this year, the Yankees have taken their splits to the extreme. Not only do they have one of the largest home/road disparities in the league, in terms of both OPS and runs scored per game, but the current […]
Struggling Sabathia Deserves to Stay in Yankees Rotation
Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on June 24, 2015 | 2 Comments »
The only thing more difficult than watching CC Sabathia pitch these days is seeing the pained expression on his face when he addresses the media after each game. Yankee fans have grown so accustomed to the big lefty being in command, both on the field and off, so the sight of Sabathia slumping on the […]
When “Bad Contracts” Turn Good: Teixeira, Arod Raking More than Just Big Bucks
Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, Statistical Analysis on May 28, 2015 | 1 Comment »
Last year, the Yankees had one of the worst offenses in baseball. This year, the Bronx Bombers’ bats rank among the best. How has the team’s lineup improved so significantly without making a big offseason acquisition? There but for the grace of “bad contracts” go the Yankees. The Yankees’ offense has been revived because Mark […]