Now that some Yankee players have reported to Tampa and baseball things are actually happening, I thought it was time to bring back a feature I used to write on a former blog where I’d post rapid-fire thoughts about baseball and sometimes not baseball. And now, in no particular order: I haven’t been this happy […]
Category: Articles
The Chances for Adams
Chance Adams should already be a major leaguer. Baseball Prospectus’ #51 overall prospect posted a 3.33 DRA through 21 starts in AAA last year. In his minor league career, he’s limited opponents to just 204 hits and 20 home runs in 313 innings. The reasons why he hasn’t yet debuted—some combination of innings limits and […]
Bronx Beat Episode 131: New Statistics on the Yankee Pitching Staff
EJ and Martin break down BP’s new pitching statistics, and how the Yankee pitchers grade out.
Maybe Austin Romine isn’t all that bad?
Laugh. Go ahead, get it out of your system. I’m aware that the title of this piece seems totally ridiculous. Suspend your ridicule for just a few minutes and play along as I reach to find some of the redeeming qualities of the Yankees’ backup catcher, Austin Romine. There must a reason that he hasn’t been […]
Yu Likes the Yankees, and Why That’s Bad
Inexplicably, Yu Darvish is still a free agent. After 7 years as a Nippon Ham Fighter and 6 as a Texas Ranger and Los Angeles Dodger, he’s earned the right to be selective about his future employment. Recently, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News provided an update on his impending decision: “Yu Darvish […]
Constructing the Perfect Lineup
The New York Yankees touted, somewhat surprisingly, one of the best offenses in baseball in 2017. They finished second in MLB in runs scored (858) and led MLB in home runs (241). Now, heading into the 2018 season, expectations are much higher. The acquisition of Giancarlo Stanton make the Yankees one of the most – if […]
The Yankees Are Gearing Up For A Spring Training Competition at Second Base
On Monday, the Yankees signed Danny Espinosa to a minor league deal. Earlier this month, they signed Jace Peterson. They have Tyler Wade hanging around, along with Ronald Torreyes. And oh yeah, some guy named Gleyber Torres. While it remains theoretically possible that the Yankees will bring in a second baseman off the free agent […]
Recruiting a Yankee Fan
“UMPHH” Ron and the recliner made the sound simultaneously as they collapsed into each other. Both were covered in dust and grease spots from hard work days much like this one. Ron took a deep, slow breath, closed his eyes, and exhaled. He picked up the TV remote and turned on the pregame show. He […]
The Yankees Should Sign Alex Avila
The Yankees seem to be still shopping around for a starting pitcher or infielder, without much success. They are constrained by a budget of $10-$15 million; a huge addition is unlikely, and the Yankees have perfectly fine in-house options to start at third, second, and starting pitcher. Instead, the Yankees should consider signing catcher Alex […]
Identifying some under the radar infield options
Aside from the Brewers causing a blip on the radar, there has been nothing happening in baseball. Where are the juicy rumors that we know and love? Even baseless speculation has been mostly absent for weeks. Sure, pitchers and catchers report to spring training soon, so our baseball appetite will finally be fulfilled then, right? […]