The Yankees’ newest million dollar (bonus) baby

By On August 13, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Prospects

Per Keith Law’s twitter, the Yankees will be signing 5th-round pick Greg Bird to a bonus exceeding $1 million at the August 16th signing deadline, way above the slot recommendation for the selection.  Bird was reportedly asking for first-round money (or close to it) around the time of the draft, so this bonus was more [...]

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Game 118-Big start for Hughes

By On August 13, 2011 · 24 Comments · In Game Thread

I wish I could tell you that a dominating performance by Sir Philip of Hughes would cement his place in the rotation and banish AJ Burnett to the bullpen. But if you listened to Brian Cashman yesterday, it sure sounds like AJ is the lead horse in this race. I know that Brian [...]

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The supposed decline of Mariano Rivera

By On August 13, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Player Analysis

Buster Olney caused a bit of a stir among Yankee fans this week with a tweet last Thursday. Some accused him of anti-Yankee bias, others fretted that between this tidbit and Mo’s recent cold stretch that we may really be seeing the end of the greatest Closer of all time. To his credit, Buster clarified [...]

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Sabathia loses second straight start for first time all season

By On August 13, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Game Recaps

I missed this one, so this’ll be a quickie. Despite going eight innings and striking out seven, gave up a career-high five home runs (all of the solo variety) as the Yankees fell to and the Rays . While it’s always strange [...]

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