All Entries Tagged With: "Derek Jeter"
Jeter’s 2010 Not a Simple Case of a Fading Star
It seems that everyone wants to write off Derek Jeter. Billy Campione takes an objective look into the Yankees legend’s 2010 season.
The ‘Catch’
All professional athletes are blessed with a gift that most can’t even imagine. But, that gift comes with a catch–it leaves just as quick as it came.
MLB News and Notes 5/24
Phils Activate Schneider Catcher Brian Schneider was returned from his rehab assignment and has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, Phillies Assistant General Manager Scott Proefrock announced today. Schneider, 33, was originally placed on the disabled list on May 9 with a left Achilles strain. He made three rehab appearances, going 0-for-8 with a [...]
First Pitch 4/7: The Fist Pump Edition
Joba Chamberlain fist pumps, Zito and Young throw zeroes, and Rays and A’s win in final at bat. With a limited slate of Tuesday games, Baseball provided dramatics leading into a full slate of Wednesday Baseball. The Fist Pump Returns No pitcher has been more maligned that New York Yankees reliever turned starter turned reliever [...]
Criticism of Cashman is Unnecessary and Short Sighted
My dad and I play a game every Sunday morning. We guess how many sentences it takes New York Daily News columnist Mike Lupica to mention the Yankees’ bloated payroll, with the winner usually estimating five or fewer. Lupica has been a New York fixture for decades, and his focus on the amount of money [...]
Yankees Winn?
Perhaps you’ve heard this bit of news: The Yankees signed veteran outfielder Randy Winn to a $2 million dollar deal. Really? Randy Winn? Since when are the Yankees intent on sticking with a budget? After all, they make the most money; they charge an incredible amount of money for tickets. Because of their new found [...]
The Battle Between Sabermatricians and Scouts is Simply A Myth
Supposedly there is a war going on in Baseball. Writers, on both sides of this “war”, spend inordinate amounts of time claiming why one side is foolhardy and their side is the better way for true success in Baseball. The battle over the merits of statistical evaluation and traditional scouting/evaluation methods has raged for many [...]
Don’t Count on the Yankees to Make a Free Agent Splash Again
Those expecting the Yankees to make another big splash in the free agent market this offseason may be in for a surprise. The Yankees are seemingly unable to take on any more substantial contracts based on their projected payroll numbers for the foreseeable future. General Manager Brian Cashman has said on numerous occasions that even [...]
