The Comeback Kids Teixeira And Martin Lead The Yankees To Victory

By On July 13, 2012 · 46 Comments · In Game Recaps

Well, that was an exciting game. And thanks to some late inning heroics by the Yankees, the complexion of this recap changed dramatically. I was all set to hit submit on an “oh woe is us” recap lamenting the stranded runners, the missed opportunities and talking about how the Yankees had an almost sure victory snatched from [...]

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Game 86: Welcome Back

By On July 13, 2012 · 114 Comments · In Game Thread

In a relatively small move, the Yankees signed Kosuke Fukudome to a minor league deal. While I am not sure where he falls on the organizational depth chart – behind Chris Dickerson, I imagine – this is a no-risk, low-reward move that could be significant, for better or worse, if Gardner’s injury woes [...]

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Explaining Freddy Garcia’s “Swing” Ball

By On July 13, 2012 · 6 Comments · In PitchFX, Player Analysis

Recently, I’ve found myself attempting to hone my pitch identification skills while watching games. I detested physics class in high school, but working with PITCHf/x has brought out the inner physicist in me. To be honest, watching pitches move and batters attempting to square them up is sometimes more interesting than the scoreboard or the [...]

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With Hensley signed, a review of first round picks and expectations

By On July 13, 2012 · 3 Comments · In Prospects

Late last night, the Yankees and first round pick Ty Hensley agreed to a deal. Both Kevin Goldstein and Jim Callis thought getting Hensley at 30 was a great pick up for the Yankees. Here is the scouting report.

As the first round pick, Hensley is going to [...]

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