Posts Tagged ‘Derek Jeter’

The Vazquez Trade: The Day After

The Vazquez Trade: The Day After
It’s the day after the Yankees traded for Javier Vazquez and the fans are split.  I’ve heard and read a lot of different opinions over the last two days about this trade and thought it was worth addressing a few of them. 1. Melky Cabrera. A lot of people are treating Melky Cabrera like the...
December 23rd, 2009 | Featured | Read More

TMZ to Launch TMZsports.com

Sports By Brooks is reporting that TMZ, smut monger to the stars, will launch TMZsports.com in a few months.  From Brooks: So why is Levin is starting TMZSports.com? If you have to ask that question, this must be your first visit to SbB. Look at ESPN. With the majority of our only truly national sports...
December 22nd, 2009 | Quick Hits | Read More

Undervaluing the DH Role

Undervaluing the DH Role
No, this isn’t a rant trying to advocate Edgar Martinez for the Hall of Fame. The scuttlebutt around the New York Yankees since the end of the season has focused squarely on the futures of Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon.  It’s interesting, almost comical really, to think that there is any...
December 3rd, 2009 | Featured | Read More

Wrapping Up the World Series

Wrapping Up the World Series
It had all the makings of high drama. Andy Pettitte, a homegrown pitcher, a man perennially on the verge of retirement, throwing on three days rest. Pedro Martinez, a relic from another era when the Yankees seemed like they could do no wrong. It felt like a game straight out of 1999, when the Yankees...
November 5th, 2009 | Featured | Read More

World Series Game 5 Thoughts

World Series Game 5 Thoughts
Random thoughts from my Kitchen Command Center while Chase Utley gives me the Fear: ◊  Not exactly a great start for Cliff Lee, but an even worse start for AJ Burnett. Of course, Burnett gave up four runs to start game five of the ALCS and settled down before the Yankees stormed back, only to lose...
November 3rd, 2009 | Featured | Read More

World Series Game 3 Thoughts

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: - I’m thrilled for Nick Swisher, who, despite struggling horrendously throughout this postseason and taking some abuse in the media, continued...
November 1st, 2009 | Articles, Columns, Featured | Read More

ALDS Game One Thoughts

ALDS Game One Thoughts
Random thoughts after watching the Yankees win behind CC Sabathia, two years after losing to him and the Indians in the 2007 ALDS: •  Jorge Posada looked awful tonight.  Two passed balls, one of which may have been a cross-up that he flat out missed and a 1 for 4 game at the plate.  It’s not...
October 7th, 2009 | Articles, Columns, Featured | Read More

The Great Division Series Roster Debate

The Great Division Series Roster Debate
Yesterday, the soon-to-be-deposed Peter Abraham was riffing on the Yankees’ playoff roster possibilities. His look at the pitching staff possibilities shapes up like this: PITCHERS (10) LHP CC Sabathia RHP A.J. Burnett LHP Andy Pettitte RHP Mariano Rivera RHP Phil Hughes LHP Phil Coke RHP Alfredo Aceves RHP...
September 29th, 2009 | Articles, Columns, Featured | Read More

Jeter May Not Be the Best Shortstop in AL, Never Mind MVP

Jeter May Not Be the Best Shortstop in AL, Never Mind MVP
Beating… my head… against… wall…: If Albert Pujols is a slam-dunk to win the National League Most Valuable Player Award, Derek Jeter is not too far behind to take the American League MVP Award. Ok, stop. Usually, I will let these things run for the total I think is relevant. ...
September 15th, 2009 | Articles, Featured | Read More

Yanks Beat Angels; Speed Got Lucky

Yanks Beat Angels; Speed Got Lucky
Extra!  Extra!  Read all about it!  Yankees beat the Angels! My goodness.  Touring the beat writers and bloggers who recapped last night’s game, you would thing Davey had slain Goliath. Typically, the Angels have had the Yankees number over the years.  This much is true. This year, the Yankees...
September 15th, 2009 | Articles, Featured | Read More

2009 Yankees: What’s Changed From 2008

2009 Yankees: What’s Changed From 2008
Last night was an off day and there’s only so many articles you can post about Derek Jeter before the man starts to bore you. So, in an effort to find something to write about, I’m throwing together a comparison of this year’s team offensively to last year’s team. Yes, I know,...
September 11th, 2009 | Featured | Read More

Now Linked to the Past, What is Jeter’s Future?

Now Linked to the Past, What is Jeter’s Future?
John Harper of The New York Daily News ponders what’s next for the Captain: Jeter truly should be celebrated for his classy manner as well as his achievement. The passing of Gehrig’s hit total is an especially feel-good moment for him because he is having an MVP-caliber season that has put...
September 11th, 2009 | Featured | Read More

Of Course Gehrig Cared About Records

Of Course Gehrig Cared About Records
A neat essay about Lou Gehrig by Jonathan Eig in the New York Times: Gehrig would also have understood Jeter’s reluctance to boast of his individual accomplishments. But like most professional athletes, Gehrig was a fierce competitor and understood that statistics were a reliable measure of his performance....
September 10th, 2009 | Featured | Read More

Thinking About Jeter and Gehrig

Thinking About Jeter and Gehrig
I’ve been hesitant to write something about Derek Jeter’s “pursuing” Lou Gehrig’s all time Yankees hit record.  The hype machine has saturated the media so much with this story that I simply haven’t wanted to contribute to it. As I write this, my feelings haven’t...
September 9th, 2009 | Featured | Read More

Has Jeter Hitting Leading Off Made a Difference?

Has Jeter Hitting Leading Off Made a Difference?
Ken Singleton told me tonight (through the television) that there were two key things that helped shape the Yankees this season: Phil Hughes moved to the bullpen and has been dominating. Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon flipped places in the order, with Jeter batting leadoff. Hughes going to the bullpen...
September 3rd, 2009 | Featured | Read More
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