Coming into his 13th year in the major leagues there were exactly two things it was reasonable to expect from Mark Teixeira: a strong walk rate and his fair share of home runs. Normally a player that combines power and discipline is more or less guaranteed to be an excellent hitter, but Teixeira is a little […]
Day: May 22, 2015
Words of Encouragement
If you’re a Yankees fan, this past week and change has been grueling. The team stood 21-12, atop the AL East, after winning in Tampa Bay to start their 9-game road trip. What followed was seven losses in their next eight games. You probably need reasons to believe again. You need something to grab you by […]