May 2009 Archive
Starting Lineups 5-09
May 9, 2009
Here are the big games on tap for the day. Home teams are in bold.Kansas City vs. L.A. AngelsI have now made it illegal to miss a Zack Greinke ...A-Rod Writes a Script Fit for the Oscars: Why We Can’t Expect an Instant Encore
May 9, 2009
Like a story fit for Hollywood, Alex Rodriguez launched the first pitch he saw in 2009 over the left field wall. Time seemed to stop momentarily as his bat connected with ...The New York Yankees Need an Overhaul, not a Tune-up
May 9, 2009
As May 1 is now in the rear-view mirror, it is time to do what all Yankees fans (not to mention temperamental owners and executives) are inclined to do—panic! And why ...Alex Rodriguez Joins Mickey Mantle
May 9, 2009
Alex Rodriguez hit a dramatic home run in his first plate appearance of 2009. Returning from hip surgery, Alex blasted Baltimore's Jeremy Guthrie's first pitch into the left field stands ...First Pitch (May 9)
May 8, 2009
Just a quick recap of the games from last nightNew York Yankees 4, Baltimore Orioles 0 Obviously a big night for the Yankees. CC Sabathia went nine shutout innings to improve ...Yanks-Orioles: Returning A-Rod and Sabathia Snap Slump
May 8, 2009
Mercifully ending their five-game losing streak, the New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night by a score of 4-0. In his first game back since 2008, superstar third ...Top Five: How To Fix The Yankees
May 8, 2009
Well, the fans and media that occupy Yankee-land have started to push the panic button. After a two game sweep on Monday and Tuesday, the Yankees have now lost five in ...A Moment of Clarity Captured amidst a Topic of Shame at Yankee Stadium
May 8, 2009
Yet another domino fell in the ongoing defamation of baseball in this generation. Add to the list of household names to be crucified for their actions now and forever, Manny ...Have Robinson Cano’s Bad Habits Returned?
May 8, 2009
Through the first 23 games Yankee second baseman, Robinson Cano, was on fire. After the Yankees 10-9 win over the Angels on May 1, Robbie was hitting .378 and had an ...Yankees Bullpen: “Lak a Bawx O’ Chawklets”
May 8, 2009
Forrest Gump: "Momma said, "Life is Lak a Bawx O' Chawklets. Ya nevah know what yer gonna get." Wednesday night Michael Kay on YES Network said New York Yankee Manager, Joe Girardi ...