American League West Preview…And the rest of the remaining divisions too.

The Angels do not get on base much, and they haven’t hit for all that much power of late. I am a stat-guy. So I believe that an offense needs to do these things to score enough runs. There is only so much that can happen as a result of “hit and runs” and taking the extra base. Now, taking the extra base is great, and often overlooked–as is baserunning in general. But a team must get on base enough, in order to score enough.

The Abreu acquisition was great. For that amount of money, the team put aside their philosophy of having only players who can play defense, and sacrificed “it” for a little offense. There is no risk in signing Abreu, and he should still hit for average, get on base, and flash enough power to make him a quality all-around player.

Theo here for 3; Yanks will be busy

Theo Epstein has reportedly signed for three additional years, guaranteeing him at the helm of the Red Sox through 2011.
Two interesting Yankee tidbits come today, via Jon Heyman and Joel [...]

NYY 3, BOS 2: Giambi saves series

At least Jason Giambi did not want to get swept by the Boston Red Sox as he carried the Yankees on his shoulders for a 3-2 victory.
A two-run homer in [...]

Fireside Chats #3: Where we break down the series with the Yankees and look at the schedule ahead

Boston Red Sox podcast for MVN Radio Episode 3 where we break down the series with the Yankees and look at the schedule ahead with Frank Santorelli.
Episode #3
Hosts: Paul Testa, [...]

Know Thy Enemy: 2008 New York Yankees

Much like this year’s political campaigns, Yankee fans want change.
Ever since the Luis Gonzalez bloop single fell into shallow left field, ending the Yankee reign atop the baseball world, the [...]

Yanks come from behind to take game 1 in series

The Boston Red Sox blew their largest lead of the season, five runs, in the eighth inning losing to the New York Yankees 8-7.
New York was down the whole game [...]

Red Sox: A Yankee Perspective

Hello folks. Jim Johnson here from The Bronx Block. I’m currently watching the Sox help the Yankees in their task of securing the Wild Card and I thought, [...]

I hate off-days.

The headline says it all.
Some quickies:

The controversy surrounding A-Rod is 100 percent acceptable. It doesn’t matter if he shouted “mine!” or “hah!” It’s specifically against the rules. There is a [...]

A couple of scares but Sox pull it out

Julio Lugo’s eight pitch at bat to leadoff the game against Mike Mussina (2-3) gave the rest of the Red Sox (31-14) lineup a huge advantage in the eventual 7-3 [...]

Know Thy Enemy 2007: New York Yankees

Ah, the New York Yankees. Hated team and bitter rival to the Red Sox. The Stadium affectionately referred to as The Toilet … the home of The Slap … and [...]