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Disclaimer: If you think this is the official website of the New York Yankees, you're an idiot. Go away. Friday, May 26, 2006
NY Times: Torn Hamstring Tendon Slows Posada by SG
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Melky-mania by SG
The Yankees exceeded my expectations last night when they defeated Boston in another nail-biter, 8-6. Randy Johnson continued to unimpress, although he appeared to pick up life as the game went on. After giving up 9 hits and walking one over the first 15 batter she faced, Johnson gave up just one walk while striking out five over the last 10. I still think Johnson's got major problems, but enough about him.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Starting Lineup: Yankees vs Red Sox, May 24, 2006, 7:05 PM ET by SG
M. Cabrera rf
Wrong about Wright? by SG
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Starting Lineups: Yankees vs Red Sox, May 23, 2006, 7:05 PM ET by SG
Johnny Damon CF
MLB.com - Sheffield declares himself fit by SG
Monday, May 22, 2006
Starting Lineups: Yankees vs Red Sox, May 22, 2006, 7:05 PM ET by SG
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Treading Water by SG
The injuries continue to pile up, and with it have come losses that you can't help but think might have had different outcomes if the Yankees weren't forced to bat Kelly Stinnett in key moments. Unfortunately, you can't do much about injuries, although you could try to build depth on your team to mitigate against them. That is where the Yankees have failed recently. There is no excuse for a team with the highest payroll in baseball to not even have a replacement level bench. However, right now, that's where the Yankees are. Part of it is the ridiculous need to carry 13 pitchers, which makes no sense on any level, but the bigger part of it is just overspending on the starting nine and basically ignoring the complementary pieces, as well as a distrust of players who are not "proven veterans", but whose minor league track records indicate potential to be cheap and useful pieces if given a a fair chance.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Were you watching? by TVerik
Friday, May 19, 2006
Bring on the JV by SG
The wounded Yankees are heading 8 miles across town to face the much-improved New York Mets this weekend. I can't speak for anyone else, but I HATE inter-league play. I hate everything about it, from watching pitchers bunt or strike out, to all the hype, to how it skews the schedules for the playoff and wild card races. For the first time in a while, the Yankees and Mets seem pretty evenly matched. Here's a little comparison of the two teams so far.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Starting Lineups: Rangers at Yankees, May 18, 2006 by SG
Johnny Damon DH
Wang Rises to the Occasion by SG
After a thrilling 14-13 win that was emotionally satisfying, but intellectually concerning, the Yankees came back with a more modest 4-3 victory over the Rangers last night. Fueling the effort was the continuing revival of Chien-Ming Wang.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Hip Hip Jorge! by Larry Mahnken
The Yankees have lost some tough games this year, there's no doubt about that. In the second game of the season they wasted a glorious opportunity to break the game open in the first inning and ended up losing in the bottom of the ninth. A week and a half later they took a lead into the ninth against Johan Santana and the Twins, only to lose when the ball just barely eluded Robinson Cano's glove, scoring two runs.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Jorge Posada is a Golden God by SG
Wow. What an amazing game. Yankees 14, Rangers 13.
Where's the offense? by SG
Eleven runs in five games have convinced me that the March to 1000 runs is no more. Now, with Jason Giambi wrenching his neck, it could get even worse.
Monday, May 15, 2006
by SG
The Yankees had the good fortune of playing an injury-depleted Oakland squad over the weekend, which allowed them to take two of the three games. With the 1000 run offense now a distant memory, the Yankees scored just seven runs over the three games. Thankfully, Chien-Ming Wang dominated Oakland on Friday night, and Jaret Wright pitched well on Saturday, and Kyle Farnsworth picked up Derek Jeter on what could have been a huge ninth inning boot of a double play.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Assessing the Carnage by SG
Hideki Matsui is out, and Joe Torre is saying it is going to be for three months. This is a bad, bad blow, but all the Yankees can do right now is look at the options available in his stead and try to go forward with the best plan of attack.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
MLB.com - Fractured wrist ends Matsui's streak by SG
More Moose Madness by SG
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 7-3 last night behind another solid outing by Mike Mussina. I'll admit it. Despite his success this season, I'm constantly waiting for Bad Moose to show up. I feared that he did in the first inning last night. After falling behind David Ortiz 3-1, Moose got him to foul off four pitches. Unfortunately, the next pitch was an 89 mph fastball right in Ortiz's wheelhouse, and he hit a shot off the third deck to put the Red Sox in front 2-0. He recovered to get Manny Ramirez to strike out looking, and from there basically cruised, aside from a hanging curveball to Mike Lowell in the third. After pitching a quality start (6 IP or more, 3 R allowed or fewer) in just 53% of his starts last season, Moose has pitched a quality start in all eight of his starts this season.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
The Holy Grail by Fabian
It sucks that the Yankees lost yesterday, but if you even care about minor league baseball in the slightest...this is the best thing to happen ever:
Beatdown by SG
In an ugly game, the Yankees were mauled by the Red Sox last night, 14-3. It was a rough game to watch, to the point where I did something I rarely do, and turned off the game after the Manny Ramirez homer off Aaron Small. Checking the box score, it doesn't seem like I missed anything particularly good.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Here we go again by SG
After one game last week, the Yankees and Red Sox are set to battle over first place in the AL East again, with a three game set beginning today. The Yankees have won five straight games, and Boston has won four straight. In the first game, the struggling Randy Johnson will face the struggling Josh Beckett. I've already discussed Randy Johnson's struggles here, but what about Beckett?
Monday, May 08, 2006
Pitching, pitching, pitching by SG
Coming into the season, it was a pretty safe assumption that the Yankee offense was going to be good. Pitching and defense looked like they were going to be an issue. 29 games have passed, and thus far, they have been strengths.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Chacon shackles Texas by SG
In the off-season, one of my biggest areas of concern with the Yankee rotation was what to expect from Shawn Chacon. He was outstanding for the Yankees in 12 starts, but his peripherals indicated a big falloff was due. He's now made five starts this season (in seven appearances), and although I still have some concerns, I think I see some good indicators that he's going to a be solid pitcher. Chacon helped lead the Yankees to a 6-1 victory over Texas, one night after the Yankees almost blew an 8-1 lead.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Bailed Out by SG
After starting the season strong, Randy Johnson has been really bad. Fortunately, the Yankees have supported Johnson with an average of 9.3 runs per game, which they managed to exceed tonight, beating Tampa Bay 10-5.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Minor League Baseballlcom - Audio Schedule: May 4 by SG
In case anyone wants to listen to Phil Hughes's AA debut, scroll down the link to the Reading Phillies at Trenton Thunder game at 7:05 PM ET. I know a few people who may be attending, so hopefully I can get a report.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Expect the Unexpected by SG
In order for the Yankees to beat the Devil Rays 4-2 tonight, it took several unexpected things.
May 3 Notes by SG
Due to the impromptu off-day, I don't have much to write about. I guess I should look at injury and roster issues.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Do you really want to Sturtze me? by SG
Last night, the Yankees lost a frustrating game to the Red Sox, 7-3. Chien-Ming Wang battled poor command through five innings, but left in a tie. Aaron Small made his return and pitched two mostly effective innings. However, after retiring Doug Mirabelli he walked Alex Cora on four pitches in the bottom of the eighth, which should have been a signal to get him out of the game. Instead, Joe Torre allowed him to pitch to Kevin Youkilis, who got hit by a pitch, setting up runners on first and second with one out.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Series Preview: Yankees at Red Sox, May 1 & 2 by SG
Heading into the first two games of 19 between the Yankees and Red Sox, the two teams are tied for first place in the AL East. How they've gotten there presents an interesting contrast so far, as despite being tied in the standings, the Yankees have been the far better team.
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