Articles By: Ian Collier
Relievers Will Break Your Heart
Now, never having played the game at a level higher than Little League, the pros can feel free to place this one in the circular file. And really, it’s more a rule for fans, managers, and front office execs, along the lines of TINSTAAPP. Here goes: never fall in love with a relief pitcher. Those dudes will break your heart time and again
McGwire A Tragic Figure
Today, Mark McGwire admitted to having used steroids during his playing career. For anyone with even a passing interest in baseball, this won’t be surprising. What’s surprising to me is how sad I find this whole situation
Yanks Keeping LF Warm For Crawford
The Boston Herald reports on the Red Sox two-year pact with Mike Cameron, while mentioning that Yanks have apparently been in touch with Jason Bay
Granderson A Good Fit For The Yankees
A day after the Brian Bruney shocker, the Yankees made an even bigger deal today (if you can believe it): they acquired CF Curtis Granderson in a three-way trade with the Tigers and Diamondbacks.
World Series Game 3 Thoughts
Some thoughts on Game 3, compiled while watching the Giants clash with the Eagles in the first half of an epic Philadelphia/New York Sunday doubleheader
Stay Positive: This Year Is Different
I don’t expect any non-Yankee fans to quite understand this, but because of the burden of expectation, because of the media scrutiny, because of the money and the notoriety and the recent history of crushing, abject pain and misery, the Yankees are often quite miserable to watch
For This Year, Burnett vs. Lowe Is A No Contest
Remember? It was just this past winter. Seems like a lifetime ago, but it wasn’t. It was December 12th, 2008. The day the Yankees officially inked AJ Burnett to a contract, locked him in as a member of the Bombers’ rotation through
The Great Division Series Roster Debate
Because when you’ve already clinched your division, you need other things to obsess over
Could Ian Kennedy Contribute Now?
Kennedy has been a great story this season in that he has been able to overcome an aneurysm and return to the mound so quickly. And he must look excellent, because the Yankees opted to alter their plans
Bruney, Robertson Could Play Big Roles In October
George King of the New York Post is reporting that the Yankees have gotten some encouraging news on a talented young reliever
Breaking: David Cone Loves Fangraphs
It’s amazing how much the mainstream has shifted towards some basic tenets of sabermetrics
Nick Swisher and Home/Road Splits
Nick Swisher’s a weird cat. But it goes beyond just the haircut and the nickname
Joba Chamberlain and The Myth of the Ordinary
Retard this man’s development at your own peril. Ask the Mariners how that went with Brandon Morrow
A Wild Night At The New Old Stadium
Hip Hip – Jorge! The Yankees follow a moving tribute to Ruben Sierra with an unbelievable rally worthy of The Big Rube
The Melk Man Delivers! Yes, I Now Hate Myself.
Some observations from the Yankees sweep of Oakland. More Melky, less CC, and a whole lotta empty seats
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