Postgame notes: “It’s good to have the hard choice”
This weekend was a perfect snapshot of why the Yankees had such a difficult decision to make, and why they finally made the done they did. Ivan Nova was good on Friday. Without his best stuff, Nova...
View ArticleYankees at the break: Shortstop
Derek Jeter is still a universally beloved Yankees icon, but he now has his share of detractors who appreciate his past and dread his future. He’s sparked more debate than any other Yankee this...
View ArticlePostgame notes: “He’s getting closer to what he was”
The mechanical difference in Phil Hughes’ curveball is very small. He used to spike his index finger, which forced him to “choke” the ball in order to grip it. By choking the ball, Hughes was able to...
View ArticlePregame notes: Rodriguez on track to return next week
The tarp just came off the field and it looks like there’s at least a chance of starting tonight’s game on time. I thought there was no chance just a few hours ago, but Joe Girardi said he’s been...
View ArticlePostgame notes: “There’s some concern there”
Ten starts in a row, Freddy Garcia didn’t allow a single home run. When he finally coughed one up on August 29, it was the only run he allowed all game. Since then, Garcia has allowed multiple home...
View ArticlePostgame notes: “There is some concern there”
Bartolo Colon hasn’t won a game since the beginning of August. He has a 5.09 ERA with a .298 opponents batting average since the all-star break, and he’s lost his past four decisions. The lightning...
View ArticleNotes from winter ball: Phelps heating up in Arizona
Trying to build on a solid but injury shortened Triple-A season, David Phelps first three Arizona Fall League starts were uninspiring. He allowed three earned runs each time, never throwing more than...
View ArticleThursday notes: “I don’t expect miracles”
Both Joe Girardi and Freddy Garcia said pretty much the same thing today: It’s just too early to know anything for certain. Garcia had his right hand heavily wrapped this morning, but he’s still not...
View ArticleJeter, Martin and Swisher scratched
Derek Jeter was pulled from todays lineup because of a tender left calf. Joe Girardi said hes decided Jeter wont play again until Tuesday, but he labeled this as more precautionary than anything. He...
View ArticleYankees injury report
A quick rundown of the injuries suffered in Yankees camp this spring… Robinson Cano Bruised hand Hit by a pitch last night, Cano was pulled from the game, then he went for x-rays that came back...
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