December 2009 Archive
Javier Vazquez Trade Looks Like a Good One, but There Is a Big Variable
December 26, 2009
Everybody seems to love the New York Yankees trade with the Atlanta Braves for Javier Vazquez. The Yankees traded OF Melky Cabrera, LHP Michael Dunn and Low-Low A (although highly ...Austin Kearns Could Be a Bargain As the New York Yankees’ Left Field Solution
December 26, 2009
This morning, Joe over at River Avenue Blues pointed out a few things about the Yankees' left field situation. In short, he suggested that the Yankees will be signing someone to ...Analyzing the 2009 New York Yankee Off-Season
December 26, 2009
The New York Yankees faced a risky off-season but Brian Cashman and the Yankees did well in keeping the franchise from breaking down. The Yankees lost two starting position players ...The New York Yankees and Arnold Johnson: A Yankees Hater’s Lament
December 26, 2009
During the 1950s, the Yankees had a major league farm team named the Kansas City Athletics. Larry Levensen is a Giants' fan who resented the Yankees because he knew ...Grading the New York Yankees Offseason
December 26, 2009
The Yankees have sure made a splash this offseason, but not by buying every player on the market. Unlike the big spending spree last year, the Yankees did not ...Comparing the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox Rotations
December 26, 2009
When the Red Sox signed John Lackey, there was no question the Yankees’ biggest rivals had the better rotation. But after the Yanks picked up Javier Vazquez in a trade ...Austin Jackson: Wasted Trade Bait or Bust?
December 26, 2009
Hey bleacher report, its been a long time since my last post. I've been busy with many different things the last three of four months,so I haven't really had a chance ...Here’s a Thought: Sergio Mitre’s 2009…Actually Not That Bad?
December 24, 2009
Yesterday, I took a look at the pitcher with the highest True ERA/ERA differential in the majors: Reds closer Francisco Cordero, whose 2.16 ERA was 2.70 runs lower than his ...The 2009 New York Yankees: Sorry, Kids, but They Didn’t Buy This One
December 24, 2009
In the weeks since the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series championship, the haters have been out in full force with the usual and increasingly tiresome cries of ...The New York Week That Was (Comebacks and Christmas)
December 24, 2009
Christmas is all about comebacks and overcoming adversity against all odds. OK, it’s really nothing about comebacks and overcoming adversity against all odds, but is about love, peace on earth, ...