Klein HS lefty Matt Purke, who is probably the most common prediction for who the Yankees will take with their first round selection at #29 overall, is known for having great stuff but questionable mechanics.  To get some actual video analysis of Purke’s mechanics and an in-depth scouting report, check out this article from [...]

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Joba Chamberlain battled Matt Garza this afternoon in what promised to be an exciting duel between 2 young power pitchers.  Joba and Garza matched zeroes through the first two innings, before Tampa broke through in the top of the 1st with an RBI double by BJ Upton, driving in Reid Brignac.  Nick Swisher knotted [...]

With Phil Hughes being moved to the bullpen for at least the next few weeks, its time to sift through his splits and see what we can reasonably expect him to do. I’m going to only use 2009, since this is the first time he’s been healthy in years and he has added a cutter, [...]

Scranton falls to Charlotte, 3-1

George Kontos pitched very well, but was the hard-luck loser.  In 8 innings, Kontos gave up 3 runs (2 earnd) on 4 hits and 2 walks, while fanning 5.  His ERA stands at 2.51 on the season. Kevin Russo, back from injury, was 1 for 4 with a walk.  He’s [...]