July 2009 Archive
Jesus Montero Is the Yankees’ Next Big Stick; Don’t Give Him Up for Roy Halladay
July 22, 2009
Watching the AA All-Star Game, I was amused by all the talk regarding Jesus Montero and whether he will be part of a package Yankees GM Brian Cashman sends to ...New York Yankees Crushing Southpaws in 2009
July 22, 2009
The New York Yankees scored five runs in three innings off lefty starter Rich Hill in last night’s win over the Baltimore Orioles. But beating southpaw starters is not uncommon ...A King Without His Crown: Should Roger Maris Have a Plaque in Cooperstown?
July 22, 2009
Before I get to my arguments, let me clear a couple of things up. First, Roger Maris is the single season home run king. It's a disgrace that there was a stigma ...Bronx Bullpen the Best in the Bigs: The Reason Why the Yankees Are in First Place
July 21, 2009
It is July 22nd, and The New York Yankees are in first place for the first time since June eighth. The Bombers being the current Kings of the AL East is ...Sergio Mitre Good Enough, As Yankees Best Orioles
July 21, 2009
The Yankees are now in sole possession of the best record in the American League, and they have Sergio Mitre to thank? Well, sort of. Mitre's 5.2 inning, four run effort was ...The New York Yankees Walk Into First Place In AL East
July 21, 2009
People always say a walk is as good as a hit. The Yankees (56-37) proved that tonight, as they worked eight walks—four scored—and went on to beat the Orioles (41-52), 6-4. ...How to Make the New York Yankees the Great Team It Once Was
July 21, 2009
As opposed to writing an article evaluating the Yankees' recent trade deadline history, I’ve decided to give my opinion on the New York Yankees' system of running a baseball team. I’ve ...Game Changers: Why Missing Home Plate Means A Loss
July 21, 2009
Last night, the eighth inning for the Orioles did not go so well. The game was tied at one, and had been close all the way through. It was very apparent that this ...Boston Red Sox Bats Need To Wake the Bleep Up
July 21, 2009
The Boston Red Sox are sending the right guy to the mound tonight, looking to end a demanding three-game skid, which has cost them sole first place in the American ...For Austin Jackson and The Yankees, The Time Is Now
July 21, 2009
Pitching aside, Baseball America’s 2009 Top 100 prospect list was dominated by catchers and centerfielders. While it is not unusual for there to be a large group of prospects at ...