August 2009 Archive
New York Yankees Minor League Recap: August 2-8
August 9, 2009
I’m going to attempt to make this a weekly post. Every Sunday I’ll try to give up a recap of what happened in the minors that week. I'll award a hitter ...Red Sox in Trouble as Playoff Hopes Dwindle
August 9, 2009
Welcome to another edition of the State of the Sox Blog. Well this week, it looks like the Red Sox playoff hopes are dwindling, so today I will look at ...Red Sox and Epstein May Regret Clearance Shopping.
August 9, 2009
The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox employed drastically different philosophies this offseason while shopping for the latest in fashions for their World Series wardrobe. While Yankee ...Enough Is Enough!: The Red Sox/Yankees Rivalry Receives Too Much Press
August 9, 2009
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have a very long and fierce rivalry. Names like Babe Ruth, Bucky Dent, Aaron Boone, and David Ortiz all signify a specific ...Carter’s MLB Power Rankings: Aug. 9
August 8, 2009
The New York Yankees are my new No. 1 team in my power rankings this week for a couple of reasons actually. Firstly, I realized earlier Saturday afternoon, that the "Bombers" ...CC Sabathia Dominates Red Sox, Living Up To Hype For New York Yankees
August 8, 2009
In the winter, the Yankees signed CC Sabathia to a seven-year, $161.5 million dollar deal to be their ace. Some have been very critical of that contract, saying Sabathia hasn't lived ...Sabathia Shines, Yankees Shut Out Red Sox for Second Straight Time
August 8, 2009
David Ortiz looked to be trying to hit a 15-run home run in the top half of the ninth. He took two hard whiffs before gazing at strike three to ...Yankee Fans: True Fans?
August 8, 2009
Man, it must be easy to be a Yankee fan, or should I say Yankee follower. The Yankees don't have real fans. A real fan is someone who sticks with their ...ESPN & Roger Clemens:Mitchell Report, Depo’s & Testimony Prove McNamee Lied, P2
August 8, 2009
Forcing a Legend Out of the Game Washington DC Part One Linked Here. Maybe just a move by those wishing for a "fair & level playing field," Roger Clemens' free agency price took a ...Boston Red Sox Junichi Tazawa Thrown to Wolves in Debut
August 8, 2009
Junichi Tazawa just stood there, on top of the mound, dejectedly staring into the Boston Red Sox bullpen. The fans, those that had remained, were raucous, jumping up and down ...