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Are Platoon Splits Making a Difference for Yankees’ Offense?

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on July 7, 2012 | 9 Comments »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) Last night was the kind of game the Yankees have won so often in the past, but have struggled with this season. Before putting up 10 runs on the Boston Red Sox, the Bronx Bombers had scored double-digits on only three occasions, which not only ranked near […]

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Yankees’ Historic Strikeout Pace Leads League-Wide Trend

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on July 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Even when the Yankees’ starters stumbled out of the gate, strong peripherals suggested the rotation would eventually become a strength. An abnormally high BABIP and home rate led many to believe the team’s pitching staff was in line for a correction, but the real bellwether was its high strikeout totals. Yankees’ Peripheral Rates, Starters and […]

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As Yankees Bat Around Deadline Ideas, Offense Should Not Be Overlooked

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on July 3, 2012 | 10 Comments »

This season, the Yankees’ offense has been an enigma. Despite being on pace to set a myriad of homerun records, the lineup’s struggles with runners in scoring position have reached equally history proportions. As a result, the 2012 Bronx Bombers have scored significantly fewer runs per game on both a real and relative basis when […]

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Are Cory Wade’s Struggles an Ominous Sign for the Yankees’ Bullpen?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on June 30, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) Corey Wade’s 58th and final pitch in last night’s game was a flat change-up that Adam Dunn lined into the right field corner. The only thing remarkable about the pitch was that it didn’t wind up 20 rows deep in the bleachers. As it was, the hit […]

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Warren Reports for Duty; Rookie Starter Is First to Make Bronx Debut in Five Years

Posted in MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on June 29, 2012 | 1 Comment »

CC Sabathia was supposed to pitch tonight against the Chicago White Sox, but with the big lefty nursing a sore groin, rookie Adam Warren will take the mound instead. When the 24-year old right hander from Alabama throws the opening pitch, it will mark the first time in five years that the Yankees have had […]

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Are Power Hungry Yankees Better Off as Bronx Bunters?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Post Season, Statistical Analysis, Yankee History, Yankees on June 27, 2012 | 4 Comments »

The Yankees homer today, they win today. Although not as elegant and universal as Mariano Duncan’s rallying cry during the 1996 season, this year’s version of the Bronx Bombers have done just fine relying on their powerful lineup. Not only are the Yankees on pace to surpass the single season home run mark of 264 […]

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No Joke, Homer Happy Yanks Getting Last Laugh at the Stadium

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on June 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) Yankee Stadium isn’t a very popular place for National League teams during interleague play. Whether it’s anonymous Braves’ players calling the short porch in right a joke or unnamed Mets officials complaining that Yankee Stadium cheapies cost their team the first round of the Subway Series, there has been no shortage […]

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