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Yankees Slugger of the Future Profile: Double-A Catcher Jesus Montero
July 8, 2009
The New York Yankees have had a much-maligned minor league talent pool for quite some time—and rightfully so.General Manager Brian Cashman ignored the development of talented young prospects in favor ...The Yankee Bullpen: When a Glaring Weakness Becomes a Reliable Strength
July 7, 2009
The 2009 season began with promise and high expectations for a young but talented Yankee bullpen cast. Damaso Marte was re-signed in the offseason and would team with Mariano Rivera, Jose ...Mariano Rivera and the Tale of the Wandering Remote Control
July 2, 2009
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has been deservedly credited with being the greatest relief pitcher of his generation. On Tuesday night, I believe he also became the first pitcher to ever throw ...He’s Baaaaaaacccck: The Five Reasons A-Rod Is Turning a Corner
July 1, 2009
1. Rest Will Do a Body Good Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees brass continued to ignore Dr. Mark Philippon’s post-surgical rehabilitation guidelines through the first six weeks of his faster-than-anticipated return. Though ...Joba Chamberlain Needs To Drop Anchor on Mariners’ Weak Offensive Fleet
June 30, 2009
Joba Chamberlain has sparked a debate more perplexing than determining “who framed Roger Rabbit,” “what happened to Amelia Earhart,” or “how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie ...Yankees’ Chien-Ming Wang Set to Become 300-Game Winner on Oct. 21, 2263
June 29, 2009
According to Matt Gelb of The Star-Ledger, yesterday marked Chien-Ming Wang’s first major league victory in 379 days. It was a long and painful road to redemption for the once dominating ...Yankees GM Brian Cashman Nothing More Than an Infinite Checking Account
June 26, 2009
The glory years have long since ridden off into the sunset, and the days of championships and dynasties are nearly a decade in the rearview mirror. Arrogant chants of “1918” have ...Yankees Response to Girardi’s Ejection Speaks to Team’s Disgust With Him
June 25, 2009
Much credit has been given to Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for his “inspiring and motivating” rant and subsequent ejection on Wednesday night. Girardi was on a mission to not only light ...Robinson Cano Somehow Escaping Ridicule for Failures in the Clutch
June 22, 2009
Yankees 2B Robinson Cano has been credited with having a very productive season—currently on pace for 28 HR, 99 RBI, 108 R, 200 hits, and a .300 batting average. The problem, ...Power Outage: Alex Rodriguez Has Become a Liability in Yankees Lineup
June 19, 2009
The Yankees' “hot corner” has begun to freeze up like a cameraman at the sight of former Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers. A lengthy win streak once accredited to Rodriguez’s triumphant and ...Yankee Tickets
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