April 2012 Archive
Derek Jeter Has Still Got “It”
April 29, 2012
My hometown Detroit Tigers wrapped up a series today against perennial powerhouse New York Yankees and as the final game came to a close, I came to the strong realization ...NY Yankees Ivan Nova and Seattle Mariners Felix Hernandez: Tale of 2 Hurlers
April 29, 2012
If there were ever a song that best epitomizes life as a Major League starting pitcher it would no doubt be the Rolling Stones, “You Can’t Always Get What You ...Nick Swisher Leaves Sunday’s Game Early with Tight Left Hamstring
April 29, 2012
Nick Swisher left Sunday's game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers in the third inning with a tight left hamstring, tweets Daniel Barbarisi.He will undergo a precautionary MRI ...A-Rod’s “Clutch” Home Runs Compared to Mickey Mantle’s and Yogi Berra’s
April 29, 2012
Alex Rodriguez has been give the reputation as a player that rarely produces when it counts, which is ridiculous.Until his 1956 Triple Crown season, the same was said of Mickey ...New York Yankees: Freddy Garcia to Bullpen, David Phelps to Join Rotation
April 29, 2012
It was reported on Sunday morning that the New York Yankees have decided to move Freddy Garcia to the bullpen (via Bombers Beat).The move comes as no surprise, especially after ...New York Yankees’ Phil Hughes and Freddie Garcia Must Go, but Who Replaces Them?
April 29, 2012
Back in the good, old days, whenever a girl said that she was too busy to see me Saturday night and I continued to call her and she remained busy, ...New York Yankees Catching Prospect J.R. Murphy Learning Control of the Game
April 29, 2012
New York Yankees top catching prospect J.R. Murphy is in development with the Single-A Tampa Yankees in the Florida State League where he is learning to have more control of ...New York Yankees: Tracking Progress of Top 5 Active Draft Picks from Last Year
April 28, 2012
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the first day I opened my first pack of baseball cards. The pack was 1989 Topps. The first card I pulled ...Jose Campos Gets Shelled in Single-A Charleston, Sees ERA Jump Nearly 3 Runs
April 28, 2012
Yankees' prospect Jose Campos had been nearly perfect prior to Saturday's start against Hickory.Through four starts (22 innings), Campos owned a 1.23 ERA to go along with 23 strikeouts and ...New York Yankees: Freddy Garcia Needs to Be Designated for Assignment
April 28, 2012
It's time for the Yankees to make a change on the team.I know it's only April, but Freddy Garcia needs to go, and needs to go now.His last outing on ...