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Click Up Your Heels; Santo Headlines Hall of Fame’s New “Golden Era” Ballot

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame, MLB, Red Sox, Yankees, tagged , , , , on November 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »

The new ballot for the Hall of Fame’s era-based veteran’s committee selection process has been announced, and several compelling candidates are included on the list. Among the 10 names selected to appear on the “Golden Era” ballot, Ron Santo is by far the most deserving. The case for Santo has been made countless times, and […]

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Cashman Plays Fiddle, but Bronx Isn’t Burning; With Door Slammed on Big Names, Low Key Moves May Be Best Alternative

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades, Yankees, tagged , , on December 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In the wake of losing out on Cliff Lee, Brian Cashman has preached patience, but can the Yankees afford to wait on filling the team’s most pressing needs? As things stand, the Yankees need to fill the following holes: at least one above average starting pitcher, a competent relief pitcher (preferably a lefty if Damaso […]

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Leading by Example: Picking an All-Time Team of All Star Managers

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Hall of Fame, MLB, Yankee History, Yankees, tagged , , on November 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »

After losing out to Mike Quade in his bid to become manager of the Chicago Cubs, Hall of Famer and team icon Ryne Sandberg has left the organization to pursue a managerial opportunity with the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Sandberg’s transfer is an ironic kind of homecoming. In one of the worst deals […]

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Hot Stove Blueprint #1: Swapping Burnett for Zambrano

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees, tagged , , on November 8, 2010 | 7 Comments »

The baseball hot stove was officially fired up on Sunday with the beginning of the free agent negotiating period. According to numerous reports, the Yankees have already reached out to Cliff Lee’s agent to let him know an offer is forthcoming. Getting Lee’s signature on a contract has clearly been established as job one in […]

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