Can Rivera return in 2012?

By On May 4, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Injuries

Yankee fans were blindsided yesterday by the news that Mariano Rivera tore his ACL while shagging fly balls in his customary pre-game routine.  The video of the injury and the emotional postgame interview were both very difficult to watch, as the devastation on Mariano’s face was evident, along with the uncertainty about his [...]

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Hughes Showing Glimpses of Hope

By On May 4, 2012 · 6 Comments · In PitchFX, Player Analysis

Last week I wrote that Phil Hughes was too predictable in his first three starts, throwing his four-seam fastball way too often with 2 strikes. I concluded that his reluctance to use an offspeed pitch was allowing hitters to anticipate the fastball and more easily work the count. Four days later, Phil Hughes [...]

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The post I never thought I’d have to write

By On May 4, 2012 · 3 Comments · In General Musings

I hardly even know where to begin. A lot of me feels that words aren’t exactly necessary right now, but that just won’t do. Something has to be said.

If you asked me about all the ways Mariano Rivera, a man who defied injury and age, could possibly get hurt, this incident [...]

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Hitting Woes Continue In Third Straight Loss

By On May 4, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Game Recaps

Lets start a terrible day in the Yankees world with a positive outing from David Phelps‘ first major league start. The righty’s day began with a booted ball by none other than Eduardo Nunez for a single off of a Jarrod Dyson infield chopper. As the Yankees’ luck has [...]

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