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Tex in the Mix
What a month it's been. The Yanks throw all that money at C.C. and A.J., then fill the void at first with the all-around Texeira for an eye-popping $180 million. Plus Wang gets a 1-year deal for a measly $5 million. Can Hank & Hal value anyone properly?
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December 24, 2008
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No Secrets
Hank Steinbrenner just wants to tell everyone the Yanks' plans. They're pursuing Sabathia, Lowe, and Burnett, and he makes sure everyone knows about it. Good way to hide your hand, Hank.
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November 15, 2008
Joba the Dult
So driving under the influence is illegal in Nebraska? Who knew. I didn't even think they had cops there.
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October 19, 2008
Seen This One
Once again, the Red Sox force a Game 7. This has gone to the point of insanity. The third time in five years? C'mon, this team is beatable. Plus, I don't trust the Phillies to take the World Series. Their perfect bullpen is due for some blown games. I don't know how the Rays blew Game 5 (though my blame goes to Maddon for not bringing in a lefty to face Ortiz before...
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October 19, 2008
Familiar Hole
The Red Sox are once again down 3-1 in the ALCS and the Rays have crushed them two straight in their own park. While it doesn't look good for Boston, I won't start celebrating just yet. They've proven they can come back, though it'll be especially tough without Manny and Lowell, and a sub-par Beckett.That being said, I still think the Rays will advance to the World...
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October 15, 2008
That's All, Folks
Well, at least Moose got his 20th win. This was a disappointing year, but shooting for number 20 made Sunday's first game watchable.If he wants to play for the Yanks next year, great. I'll take a 20-game winner back.Watching the Mets throw away a playoff spot almost exactly as they did last year was more entertaining, though. There's a comedic value to watching them...
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September 29, 2008
Farewell to a Friend
A sad day for Yankee fans. Our beloved stadium of 85 years will see it's last game tonight. ESPN has all day coverage, complete with countdown to the final contest. Doors opened at 1 PM and fans are allowed on the warning track.It feels like a funeral is going on. Everyone is sharing memories and looking at pictures. The Yankees' black armbands are for Bobby Murcer,...
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September 21, 2008
On Life Support
Jeter tied Lou Gehrig for hits all-time at Yankee Stadium and more than likely will break it sometime this week. The Yanks managed to win today, 8-4, though it was a long and drama-free game with nothing for the team to play for. Jeter's pursuit of the record made it something to pay attention to, but I was mainly flipping over to the NY Football Giants game. Carl Pavano left...
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September 14, 2008
Playoff Contenders Don't Lose 2 out of 3 to Seattle
Good thing it's football season, because the Yanks' is all but over. They lost today to the lowly Mariners and gave back the game they gained yesterday in the wild card race.They're done, unless the league designates a fifth playoff spot just for the Yankees.
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September 07, 2008
Dead in the Water
The Yanks' chances of making the playoffs look pretty slim at this point. Not that they look like a team that deserves to play in October. There have been too many games, like yesterday's, where at this time in the season the team should be winning. Playoff contenders pull out close games and need that consistent comeback ability, and this team just doesn't have it.
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August 31, 2008
O Thank Heaven
Wow, the Yanks swept a series. They blew a five run lead, but managed to take the final game thanks to Robbie Cano's go-ahead homer.Now if they can just sweep the twelve games left against Boston and Tampa they might even make the playoffs.The Carl Pavano health watch has begun and stands at a solid 1 game.
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August 24, 2008
No October?
The Yanks are losing a lot of close games and it's killing their playoff chances. Tonight they lose 2-1 in Toronto, while Boston and Tampa won. Most of their games left are against tough opponents (including Anaheim, unfortunately), and they don't have it together.Wake up!
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August 19, 2008
Rocky Road Trip
After their awful 3-7 road trip, a lot of people are counting the Yankees out. Are they? No, but they can't keep playing this way, and it feels like every starter is destined to go down with an injury. They've even got Victor Zambrano in their minor league system now, so they're looking rather desperate. A week or so ago they were in the hunt, but they're running...
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August 14, 2008
Manny Goes to Hollywood
I can't believe they finally did it. The Red Sox actually traded Manny to the Dodgers in a three-way deal that landed them Jason Bay from the Pirates, who in turn got Adam LaRoche and some minor leaguers. (I've come to the conclusion here that Pittsburgh does not want to ever have a good, mature team, but just has Peter Pan syndrome and will continue to trade younger until they...
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July 31, 2008
Pudge Factor
Adios, Farnsy!The Yanks swapped Kyle Farnsworth for Pudge Rodriguez today, responding to Jorge's injury and getting rid of a guy who throws hard. Though he was showing improvement this year, I don't think anyone was comfortable when Farnsworth came into a game. In return, the Yanks get a future Hall-of-Famer, a clutch hitter with a gun. As long as he stays healthy, this...
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July 30, 2008
All the Wrong Moves
With 2 out and the tying run on second n the 9th, Girardi lets Bettemit hit for himself? The result is obvious - he makes out. Should've sent up Sexson.This streakiness is all too familiar. They win 8 straight, then lose one and it's no biggie. However, the slide continues and before you know it, the team is on a losing streak. Losing to the O's is bad enough.Posada...
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July 29, 2008
No Bull
So far, so good for Marte. He struck out Ortiz on three pitches with two on at a crucial point in the game before the Yanks widened their lead, which is never big enough at Fenway.This bullpen is loaded even without Joba.
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July 27, 2008
Marte & Nady
Real nice pickups for the Yanks here. They finally get a lefty for the bullpen and another right-handed bat. All for Ohlendorf and 3 prospects. The bullpen and bench both benefit. Though he was speedy, Brett Gardner wasn't cutting it with his .150 average. Also, the Yanks blanked Boston 1-0. Joba won the battle vs. Beckett.
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July 26, 2008
Sexson the Bronx
The Yanks picked up Richie Sexson, but luckily will not be paying most of his salary, leaving that to Seattle. However, Sexson has been awful the past two seasons, so unless the change of scenery does him good, A-Rod will have competition as to how many runners he can leave on base.Sexson this year has hit .344 against lefties, but just .218 overall, so that tells you how terrible...
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July 17, 2008
All-Star Wrap-Up Blog-Post
Took me a while to post about the All-Star Game, but it just ended! Yeah, er, anyway...the AL was looking just like the Yanks for a while with all their squandered chances to win. Even Dan Uggla's 3 errors couldn't give them the game, though he obviously tried. He was definitely the Least Valuable Player. When J.D. Drew homered, two emotions came to me simultaneously: 1) Yay,...
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July 17, 2008
28 Skiddoo
Josh Hamilton hit 28 homers in the first round of the home run derby at the Stadium tonight and still lost in the final round to Justin Morneau. I'm sure Tom Brady knows just how he feels.It was cool seeing the derby at my team's home park for a change, though it did seem a bit antiquated when you're used to the derby in these fancy new venues, not the 7o's-era Yankee...
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July 14, 2008
Bobby Murcer, 1946 - 2008
A sad day in Yankeeland: Bobby Murcer has lossed his battle with brain cancer. The news was announced right after the Yanks' 9-4 victory in Toronto. He was just 62.I'm too young to have watched Bobby during his playing days, but I always enjoyed hearing him on TV calling games. He was always in a positive mood even after his diagnosis and was enamored with baseball like...
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July 12, 2008
Crystal Clear: He Stinks
Billy Crystal struck out in his one at-bat leading off today's exhibition game against Pittsburgh. He was ahead in the count 3-1, them whiffed at two cutters. He did make contact, fouling off one pitch.This chance to play with the Yanks kind of irked me. I know he's been a fan since he was a kid b...
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April 20, 2008
Round 2
I guess they couldn't wait for the season to start. The Yanks and Rays had another game today and five players were ejected. Shelley Duncan, who said the other day he expected Spring Training to stop being a land of sun and fun, slid hard into Akinori Iwamura with his spikes raised even though he w...
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March 22, 2008
Removing "Devil" from their Name Was Just a Ploy
Girardi has every right to be upset on that play at the plate that left Francisco Cervelli with a broken wrist. I know that Rays player wants to make the team, but it's Spring Training. Now another guy's chance, however slim, is over. Joe Maddon didn't see anything wrong with the play, and most li...
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March 17, 2008
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