TYA Open Thread, Monday May 9, 2011

By Mike Jaggers-Radolf On May 9, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Open Threads

After sixteen consecutive games, the Yankees have a much deserved off-day. Hopefully they can use it to rest up, because the team turns around and plays another sixteen straight beginning tomorrow at home against the Royals.

Please use this as the open thread. If you’re like me, you’re watching the Miami Heat play the Boston [...]

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The Lesson Of David Ortiz

By Moshe Mandel On May 9, 2011 · 9 Comments · In Player Analysis

Thus far in 2011, two Yankees legends have shown their age and performed in a manner that suggests their time as effective major league hitters is over. and have struggled to have a consistent impact offensively, with Jorge showing an inability to make consistent contact [...]

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Rally Killers of a Different Kind: Linking Home Runs to Double Plays

By William J. On May 9, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Statistical Analysis

(The following is being syndicated from The Captain’s Blog).

The 2011 Yankees’ offense has been prolific at doing two things: hitting home runs and grounding into double plays.

After only 32 games, the team has hit an astounding 54 home runs, which equates to 273 long balls over 162 games. If that pace [...]

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Cured: The Curtis Granderson Story

By Moshe Mandel On May 9, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Player Analysis

Last August, Kevin Long did some work with to try and address the lefty’s struggles against LHP. I was skeptical at the time about Long’s ability to “fix” a player who had struggled against lefties for a long time, and I cautioned against taking the positive results that we saw in [...]

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Carig: A-Rod identifies possible problem

By Matt Imbrogno On May 9, 2011 · 4 Comments · In News and notes

Last night, Marc Carig published a post with something in it that always draws my interest. He discussed A-Rod reviewing video and possibly identifying what’s been ailing him at the plate. For whatever reason, I always love to hear about players and teams using video to catch things. Maybe I’m so drawn to it [...]

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Dissecting Jorge’s Disastrous Start

By Matt Imbrogno On May 9, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Player Analysis, Statistical Analysis

Not many here need reminding, but I’m a huge fan. After he retires, I’ll be at the front of the line, beating the drum for his Hall of Fame induction. That is a long shot at best, but it’s a cause I think is worth attempting to lead. Another point you [...]

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