September 2011 Archive
New York Yankees: 5 Offseason Moves Brian Cashman Needs to Make
September 19, 2011
The New York Yankees have some financial issues, and it's Brian Cashman's job to deal with these issues. What if CC Sabathia opts out of his contract? Will A.J. Burnett and ...Mariano Rivera Is the Save King: Fun Record but Does It Mean Anything?
September 19, 2011
This article comes from the blog 90% is Half Statistical and to read the other posts of this blog go to http://ninetypercentishalfstatistical.mlblogs.com/The great Mariano Rivera is now the all-time leader in ...Mariano Rivera: New York Yankees Closer’s Top 5 Clutch Performances
September 17, 2011
Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer of all-time. It’s not even a debate. His consistent greatness is completely unparalleled. He’s notched over 35 saves nine times in his career and ...AL vs. NL : The Success of Regular Season Champions
September 17, 2011
This article comes from the blog 90% is Half Statistical and to read the other posts of this blog go to http://ninetypercentishalfstatistical.mlblogs.comIn the previous blog post, I talked about how the ...Hey, Joe Girardi, Do You Think CC Sabathia Likes the 6-Man Rotation?
September 17, 2011
Joe Girardi never gives in, which might mean that Joe Girardi is either a slow learner, a non-learner or has succumbed to front office pressure. Last night, CC Sabathia, who ...MLB: Roger Maris Overcame the Pressure, the Criticism and the Inane Questions
September 17, 2011
"Why can't they understand? I don't want to be Babe Ruth. He was a great ballplayer. I'm not trying to replace him. The record is there, and damn right I ...Derek Jeter: Has His Comeback Made Him an Elite Player in More Than New York?
September 17, 2011
Derek Jeter is a first-ballot hall of famer.He has been one of the best people to step on the field in Yankees history.He has five World Series rings—one fewer than ...Boston Red Sox Collapse: 10 Things It Means for the Yankees
September 16, 2011
Every year the race for the division title in the A.L East is exciting to the end. Clearly, this year is no different. Following this weekend's series with the Blue ...MLB: Mickey Mantle’s Impact on Society
September 16, 2011
Former New York Giants football player, Frank Gifford (who used Mickey Mantle’s locker when the baseball season ended, usually after Mantle helped lead the New York Yankees to another world ...MLB: Ted Williams Was the Best but Mickey Mantle Was the Most Valuable in 1957
September 16, 2011
By now, even younger fans know that Mickey Mantle's 1957 season was underrated until modern statistics revealed that it really was one of his greatest years. Mantle batted .365/.512/.665 and ...