by mike silver | Dec 21, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles, Garrett Atkins, Kelly Shoppach, Mike Gonzalez, New York Yankees, Quick Post, Tampa Bay Rays
Though the Boston rumor mill may be idling at the moment, the rest of the AL East is gaining momentum. Here’s a summary of the recent rumors and additions from around the division – minus Curtis Granderson: – According to MLBTradeRumors, the Yankees are...
by mike silver | Dec 1, 2009 | Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays
The winter months always bring to light the advantages of the rich over the poor in the MLB. Without a doubt, there will, again, be a ring of publications bemoaning the struggles of low-market teams as they fight to compete in their league and division. The American...
by evan brunell | Oct 12, 2009 | 2009 ALDS, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees
It may seem silly for me to contend that I saw this short exit by Boston in the postseason coming given I picked Boston to win the whole shebang in 7, but… I’m not in the least bit surprised by what happened. I think part of the reason why I didn’t...
by evan brunell | Oct 7, 2009 | Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals
Fire Brand has been very aggressive these past few days at completely breaking down the Angels from Boston’s perspective. We’ve brought to you a look at the hitters, pitchers, the running game, Angels’ official postseason roster, other breakdowns and...
by mike silver | Sep 27, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Game Recap, New York Yankees
The Yankees completed their three-game sweep of the Red Sox on Sunday by virtue of a 4-2 victory in the Bronx. The Sox got off to a quick start, striking first in the opening frame, and extending their lead to 2-0 in the third. The Yanks posted the next four runs,...
by evan brunell | Sep 27, 2009 | Andy Pettitte, Game Threads, New York Yankees, Paul Byrd
GAME NOTES: Whatever.
by mike silver | Sep 26, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, C.C. Sabathia, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Recap, New York Yankees
On Saturday night, the Sox and Yanks added another thrilling match to their rivalry’s dossier. The game was hotly contested for the first seven innings. The game was scoreless through 5 ½, before the Yankees broke through in the sixth on a Robinson Cano homer to...
by evan brunell | Sep 26, 2009 | C.C. Sabathia, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, New York Yankees
GAME NOTES: A huge test on if Dice can be trusted … ok, he can’t ever be trusted this season, so let me modify… A huge test on if Dice can be somewhat trusted in the playoffs will come with his performance against the Yankees. If the dam breaks, it...
by mike silver | Sep 26, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Game Recap, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, New York Yankees
Friday was a night where the Red Sox had a great chance to send their division rivals a message. Instead, they stumbled from the get-go, falling behind 5-0 before they broke the shutout (and no-hitter) in the fourth. The game was shaky from the beginning, as the Sox...
by evan brunell | Sep 25, 2009 | Game Threads, Joba Chamberlain, Jon Lester, New York Yankees
GAME NOTES: Jon Lester, the probable ace in October, duels against Joba Chamberlain who is fighting for his rotation spot (versus Chad Gaudin).
