Yankees Lose And She-Fan Demands Answers
I know. Seven games in a row was a lot, and the winning streak couldn’t possibly last forever. I get it, I really do. But as I watched the Yankees go down 5-4 to the suddenly Alex Rios-less Blue Jays,...
View ArticleSloppy Second Sinks Mariners
Glub. Glub. Glub. The Mariners have struck out 30+ times in this series, but it was their error in the second inning tonight that set the stage for their latest defeat at the hands of those happy,...
View ArticleA.J. to Posada: “I’m Melting!”
Maybe A.J. Burnett was overheating in the 91-degree weather. Maybe he ate some iffy cream pie before the game. Maybe he couldn’t get on the same page as his catcher. Or maybe he was just plain bad....
View ArticleYankees Star in “Little Rascals” Episode
Talk about comedy. I bet the guys below could have played better defense in today’s 14-8 slopfest in Toronto. Mitre reverted to type – 4.3 innings, 11 hits, 11 runs (nine earned). He was not helped by...
View ArticleAnd The Yankees Lived Happily Ever After….
The Yankees’ regular season came to a close with a 10-2 drubbing of the Rays. Call me a romantic sap, but I do love happy endings. And here’s why it was a happy ending today for the Bombers. * AJ gave...
View ArticleIs There Crying In Baseball?
Not according to Tom Hanks’ character in the movie “A League of Their Own.” But I’ve done my share of crying over the Yankees and I bet I’m not the only fan who’s cried over her team. I’m certainly...
View ArticleCC Could Pitch Three Times….And Maybe Catch
I’ve been thinking a lot about CC Sabathia today. There’s been speculation about whether he’ll make three starts for the Yankees in the ALCS – and whether it’s a good idea if he does. I guess it’ll...
View ArticleWorld Series Game 2: AJ Handcuffs Phillies
The above photo is of Ryan Howard after AJ struck him out three times tonight. OK, no it isn’t, but I’m sure that’s how Howard felt – especially after Mo struck him out too, making him eligible for...
View ArticleGoodbye, Old Friends
Now that our long national nightmare is over and Johnny Damon has made a deal with the Tigers, it seems appropriate to bid him – and other former members of the 2009 Yankees – a formal farewell. Let’s...
View ArticleThe Second Day After…
I went to another movie screening. Yesterday’s film was a very good distraction and helped me forget that THE YANKEES AREN’T GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES, so I was looking forward to this morning’s...
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