December 2010 Archive
MLB’s 11 Burning Questions for the New Year
December 31, 2010
Even though we are in the thick of Bowl Season and the NFL Playoffs are looming large on the sports landscape, it’s never too early to start thinking about the ...A Deep Look at Andy Pettitte’s Chances for the Hall of Fame
December 31, 2010
After the 2008 season—a season where he pitched better than he had in years—Mike Mussina abruptly retired. Never mind that his ERA was the lowest it had been since 2001; ...Andy Pettitte Posturing? Looking at The Yankees’ Wait From Another Angle
December 31, 2010
The Pearl River Hotel is the type of dusty old Irish pub where you don't wonder when the daytime regulars got to the bar, you wonder if they've ever actually ...Here Is A Bad Idea: Bartolo Colon In New York Yankee Pinstripes
December 31, 2010
The name Bartolo Colon and the New York Yankees should never be linked in a sentence again this offseason. Yes, Colon won the 2005 American League Cy Young Award, but that ...New York Yankees: It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
December 30, 2010
Let’s take a walk down memory lane. Not many people are aware of the deep history of the Atlanta Braves. This is a team whose roots go all the way ...All-Time Yankees vs. All-Time Red Sox: People Will Come Ray, People Will Come!
December 30, 2010
Field of Dreams: James Earl Jones (Terrence Mann) to Kevin Costner (Ray Kinsella): "Ray, people will come Ray." "They'll come to Iowa for reasons they can't even fathom. They'll turn ...Fantasy Baseball 2011 Projection: How Should We Value Phil Hughes?
December 30, 2010
Phil Hughes was the toast of baseball through May as he appeared nearly unhittable. He was 6-1 over the first two months to go along with a 2.72 ERA, 1.07 ...Yankee Clipper for the Kid: The Biggest Trade That Never Occurred
December 30, 2010
As the new year comes to a close with the Red Sox being a very early favorite for the American League, let's take a look back at one of the ...Going from Good To Great: Why the Yankees Need To Sign Rafael Soriano
December 29, 2010
I have mentioned this a few times already, but he is worth the attention again. Rafael Soriano is still a free agent, available and on the market. Whatever it is shocking ...Joakim Soria to the New York Yankees? Royals Bullpen Ace Wouldn’t Block a Trade
December 29, 2010
Royals closer Joakim Soria has recently said to Mexican newspaper Vanguard he would not exercise his no-trade clause if a deal were in place with the Yankees. It must be noted ...