Yankees ride “4 Train” to victory over A’s

By On August 25, 2011 · 14 Comments · In Game Recaps

Hey, remember when it was 7-1 because Phil Hughes couldn’t get out of the third and Cory Wade gave up a two run homer and the Yankees were about to get swept by the A’s at home for the first time since 2006? Yeah, I don’t either.

This was the lead in that Larry was [...]

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Pondering the postseason rotation

By On August 25, 2011 · 9 Comments · In General Musings

Last night, I had an excellent time at the Wood-n-Tap with some of my favorite fellow Yankee fanatics. We ate, we drank, we laughed, we mocked the bunt (along with anything else worth mocking), and generally chatted about all things baseball. It was a great time, especially as I haven’t had a chance to [...]

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Game Thread: Athletics vs. Yankees, 8/25/2011 (1:05PM EST on YES)

By On August 25, 2011 · 30 Comments · In Game Thread

[Update 8/25/11 - 2:30PM]: Apparently the tarp is being removed.  The game should start fairly shortly.

[Update 8/25/11 - 1:33PM]: Obviously the game isn’t starting on time. We’ll let you know more when we know more.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand afternoon matinees (unless I’m watching the game live that is). Following the game, [...]

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Looking at likely September call-ups

By On August 25, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Prospects

Over the past few weeks, information has been slowly trickling in on who will be called up on September 1st. We’ve heard Jesus Montero is all but a lock to get the call, but others are more questionable. Lots of factors go in to calling someone up. Are they close to being MLB [...]

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Crisp, Sizemore beat Yankees 6-4 in extras as Yanks lose first series at home since early June

By On August 25, 2011 · 11 Comments · In Game Recaps

First we had an earthquake in New York City. Then all sorts of panic about a possible hurricane this weekend. And now, following their 6-4 victory last night, the A’s have won two games in a row and earned a series victory against the Yankees for the first time since 2007. I’ll let you [...]

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