It’s great to win a game, but it’s better to win a trade. In December 2015, the Yankees sent Justin Wilson to Detroit for Luis Cessa and Chad Green. At the time, not many people thought they got the better end of the deal. In the two seasons since, Wilson has moved on to the Cubs […]
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Bronx Beat Episode 128: The Arm by Jeff Passan
EJ, Paul and Martin discuss The Arm by Jeff Passan.
Chad Bohling, Communication, and the Psychology of Baseball
New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra, who was known for his quirky quotes, once said, “Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.” And while a quizzical look might appear on your face while attempting to process Yogi’s erroneous math, a substantial amount of truth lies in his statement. Sports is unique […]
What’s a reasonable expectation for Yu Darvish’s contract?
This offseason has been slower than one of the Molina brothers trying to leg out an infield single. By this point in prior winters, most of the league’s top free agents would have had new clubs. As a result, there are a handful of theories pondering why top free agents haven’t signed despite the calendar nearing […]
Bronx Beat Episode 127: How Good Are the Red Sox?
EJ and Scott discuss the 2018 Boston Red Sox. Are they are good as advertised?
Lineups for All Occasions
Setting a lineup is the most idiot-proof aspect of baseball. Except for catchers, the best players take the field every day. There are slight nuances, such as a player needing a rest, playing an occasional platoon advantage, and managing minor injuries. On the whole, the lineup changes very little. Furthermore, batting order doesn’t even matter too […]
How Can the Yankees Fill the Void at the Hot Corner in 2018?
Following the acquisition of reigning National League MVP, Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees looked to shed payroll elsewhere on the roster in hopes of staying under MLB’s 2018 luxury-tax threshold of $197 million. Third baseman Chase Headley was subsequently traded to the San Diego Padres, freeing up $13 million. While Headley could not replicate his Gold […]
Aroldis Chapman is (Probably) Fine
When the Yankees signed Aroldis Chapman to a 5-year, $86 million contract, they expected to have an elite relief pitcher for most of that term. They did not expect the first year to feature a very shaky 3.22 ERA/2.53 FIP/3.34 DRA, lots of blown saves, and for Chapman to lose his closing job briefly over […]
Four Things That Must Happen for the Yankees to live up to Expectations in 2018
The calendar has turned to 2018 and with a new year comes new expectations. Last year, the New York Yankees season was deemed a “rebuilding” year. The 2017 Yankees shattered those expectations, falling one win short of the World Series. 2018 has a much different feel. Aaron Judge is no longer a rookie. Luis Severino […]
Clint Frazier, Third Baseman
The 1968 Detroit Tigers won 103 games and the American League pennant. However, they had a serious lineup construction problem as they prepared to face the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series: four of their best players were outfielders (there was no DH yet). Willie Horton (167 wRC+), Al Kaline (146 wRC+), Jim Northrup […]