Game Thirteen: Phil’s Phirst Win?

By On April 19, 2012 · 54 Comments · In Game Thread

Its the final game of the Yankee v. Twin home series tonight. On the mound for the Twins is , who you can read about here. make his third start and another bid for his first win before things start to look even bleaker.

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Checking in with some sleeper prospects

By On April 19, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Prospects

On Tuesday, I took a look at the early-season performance of some of the Yankees’ top prospects across the minor leagues, but particularly in Charleston.  Today, I will be looking at the performances of some guys who have flown under the  radar.

Adam Warren, who should be motivated by the presence of longtime rival David [...]

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Instant Replay via Challenge Flags and a War Room

By On April 19, 2012 · 4 Comments · In General Musings

Last night, Al Leiter suggested that baseball bring instant replay into baseball via challenge flags. The umpires had just pretty badly blown a call on Robinson Cano at first base. Cano was easily (even to the naked eye) safe, but was called out. In a one-run game, that play could easily have made the difference.

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Mark Teixeira Is Powerless (And That’s OK)

By On April 19, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Player Analysis

(The following is being syndicated from An A-Blog for A-Rod)

There’s been a major power shortage in the middle of the Yankee lineup so far this season.  If the team weren’t still winning ballgames, and if the rotation didn’t have its own issues, it would probably be a bigger a [...]

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Musing on Hughes before his start

By On April 19, 2012 · 12 Comments · In General Musings

Here we go again. Another start will come tonight, and once more, we’ll be crossing our fingers and hoping for something to click. As as I write this, I can’t help but feel bad, like I’m setting Hughes up for failure.

The first step in setting someone up for failure is [...]

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PITCHF/x Scouting Report: Anthony Swarzak

By On April 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In PitchFX

The Yankees will face Twins right handed pitcher tonight in the final game of the four game series. The 26 year old pitcher came up with the Twins organization as a 2nd round draft pick in 2004. In the minors, he cracked Baseball America’s top 100 prospects once in 2006 at [...]

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