April 2010 Archive
Brett Gardner’s Early Success
April 30, 2010
In a response to Rob’s earlier post about Marcus Thames’ superhuman production this season, I thought I’d shed some light on Thames’ platoon buddy, Brett Gardner. Warning to all readers: ...Yankees-White Sox Series Preview: Can New York Sweep?
April 30, 2010
This is do or die for New York's Javier Vazquez . Unfortunately for Javy, with the way John Danks has been throwing the ball lately, it is looking more like ...Stats: Marcus Thames Outshines Curtis Granderson, Brett Gardner Against Lefties
April 30, 2010
The Yankees signed outfielder Marcus Thames this season to do one job—hit lefties. So far, all he has done is destroy lefties. Try these numbers on for size: 8 G, 16 AB, ...New York Yankees: Post-Orioles Thoughts
April 30, 2010
The Yankees wrapped up their nine game road trip last night with a win over the Baltimore Orioles. They improved to 14-7 on the season and remain 2.5 games behind ...Joe Dimaggio’s Untainted Achievement
April 30, 2010
Now that the single season home run record, the lifetime home run record, and the record for most career hits are held by individuals who will ...New York Yankees Read: Burnett and Cano Turning Careers Around
April 30, 2010
The Yankees won yesterday behind stellar performances from starter AJ Burnett and second baseman Robinson Cano, so naturally they were the subject of quite a few stories today. Joel Sherman ...Robinson Cano Soars To Stardom for the New York Yankees
April 30, 2010
Robinson Cano finally gets it, and now he is assaulting opposing pitchers. The immensely talented second baseman has been beset by immaturity and lackadaisical play at times in the past, but ...Yankees-Orioles: Robinson Cano, AJ Burnett Help New York Fly Past Baltimore
April 29, 2010
Robinson Cano posted his sixth career multi-homer game, and A.J. Burnett pitched eight scoreless innings as New York blanked Baltimore, 4-0, Thursday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. New York ...New York Yankees Destroy Charm City
April 29, 2010
Oriole Park at Camden Yards opened up in 1992. It was the resurrection of baseball in Baltimore as well as for the rest of the country. Back then, other teams wanted their 'Taj ...Can the New York Yankees Please Summon Mark Melancon from Triple-A?
April 29, 2010
One of the biggest factors in bringing up young players from the minor leagues is when they have done all they can do down on the farm. A young player who ...