July 2009 Archive
Free Phil Hughes!
July 23, 2009
I detailed a few weeks ago, when Chien Ming Wang went back on the DL, how I thought that Joe Girardi had dropped the ball with regard to managing his ...Just Saying, Is All… | The Real Problem with Alex Rodriguez
July 23, 2009
Pity the hero who doesn’t fit the profile. Alex Rodriguez is easy to praise. He’s also, unfortunately, hard to like. In 16 big league seasons, the Yankees slugger has posted sensational ...Here’s a Thought: Nathaniel’s Top 100 MLB Prospects, Nos. 10-1
July 23, 2009
This is the final entry of ten in my top 100 prospects series. If you'd like to read other entries in this series, you can check them out below: #100-91 - #90-81 ...Memo to Brian Cashman: It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
July 22, 2009
The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is fast approaching, but I expect the New York Yankees to stand pat. The Yankees are not without their flaws, of course. However, the Aug. ...Adam LaRoche: Panic Move
July 22, 2009
Adam LaRoche? Seriously? I fully expected the Boston Red Sox to acquire a hitter at some point, either before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, or before the August 31 waiver ...Why The Yankees Can Stay Ahead Of The Red Sox Now
July 22, 2009
You can feel the tide turning in the American League East. The New York Yankees have won six in a row since the All Star break. The Boston Red Sox have ...A Thought About Tiebreakers
July 22, 2009
Entering today's game against the Baltimore Orioles, the New York Yankees hold a one-game lead over the Boston Red Sox for first place in the AL East. They've managed this ...Brewers Fans at New Yankee Stadium
July 22, 2009
While on vacation, the lady and I went to a Yankees game. This is our story. We took the D to Yankee Stadium, which took about 20 minutes from Columbus Circle ...My Phone Call To Brian Cashman
July 22, 2009
Cashman: "Hello, Brian Cashman." Keith: "Hey Brian, this is Keith." "Keith! How is my favorite semi-famous blogger?" "I'm good Cash. How are you?" "The Yankees are tied for first place so I'm great! Hey, ...What If the Yankees and Red Sox Took a Year Off from the Rivalry in 2009?
July 22, 2009
After a century of beanballs, fistfights, blood, sweat, tears, and captivating theater, the Yankees and Red Sox have cemented themselves as the best rivalry in MLB. Even the most dedicated and ...