All Entries Tagged With: "Yankees"
CC: The Given
CC Sabathia has pitched so well for the Yankees that he has really been taken for granted. In fact, he is just one of the few who can be labeled as an ace.
End of an Era?
The 2010 season has been amazing for many reasons. Perhaps the most amazing is that it may be the first time in 14 years that Joe Torre doesn’t get into the playoffs.
Players of the Week 8/23
Longoria and Cano Named AL Players of the Week Tampa Bay Rays three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria and New York Yankees two-time All-Star second baseman have been named of the Bank of America Presents the American League Co-Players of the Week for the period ending August 22nd. Bank of America, the Official Bank of [...]
Baseball Batted .500 Yesterday
Baseball had a good news, bad news day on Sunday. It lost one of its most charismatic characters in Lou Piniella, but it will keep Vin Scully for at least another year.
Indifference and 600 Homeruns
There was once a fear that steroids would drive fans away from Baseball. It didn’t happen; fans are simply choosing not to care and embrace the game.
Will the Yanks and Rays Different Approaches Impact Race?
The Yankees and Rays are just one game apart for Baseball’s best record. Will their different approaches at the trading deadline impact the race?
Deadline Day Wrap up
Yankees Acquire Berkman The New York Yankees today acquired first baseman/designated hitter Lance Berkman and cash considerations from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes. Berkman, 34, batted .245 (73-for-298) with 39 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 85 games with the [...]
Yankees Land Austin Kearns
The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Austin Kearns from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. Kearns, 30, batted .272 (82-for-301) with 18 doubles, eight home runs, 42 RBI and 34 walks in 84 games with the Indians this season. He has made appearances at all three outfield [...]
