Billy Butler, or How to Have Fun with a Baseless Rumor

By On January 17, 2012 · 4 Comments · In Trade Musings, Whimsy

With Cashman et al on the lookout for a reasonable option to fill the vacant designated hitter role, it was only a matter of time before tenuous connections were forged between the Yankees and … well … any player that may (or may not) be available. On Sunday, SB Nation Kansas City reported [...]

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Yankee comeback falls short in 5-4 loss to Royals

By On August 17, 2011 · 29 Comments · In Game Recaps

So close.

The Yankees managed to load the bases in the ninth against Royals closer , making the righty throw 40 pitches and scoring a run in the process, but struck out looking with the bases loaded — on what should have been ball three — to [...]

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Players to Watch: A.L. Central

By On March 11, 2011 · 4 Comments · In The Opposition

Fifth and penultimate post in the series.

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In 2008 and 2009, the A.L. Central produced a one game playoff. 2010 saw a more uneventful finish to the season, as the Twins won the division easily, besting the White Sox by [...]

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A More Sobering Look at Montero

By On March 3, 2010 · 5 Comments · In Uncategorized

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Yesterday at FanGraphs, Bryan Smith discussed what we might see from Jesus Montero in his cost-controlled years. He comes to the obvious conclusion that Montero offers much more value to the team as a catcher–even a part time one–than as a designated hitter. This is really [...]

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