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Are you optimistic about the Yankees' 2015 season?
Have a little faith.To keep it short; 2014 was a mess. There's no question about it, but at least there were some bright spots. And now with the 2015 baseball season on the horizon, how optimistic are...
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Dodgers GM candidate: Billy Eppler, Yankees assistant general manager
We now know that new Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman will be introduced on Friday at 11 a.m. PT at Dodger Stadium, and perhaps by then we will have a better idea of his plans....
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News 10/17/14
Judge impresses, Bosch set to plead guilty, Chili Davis will be interviewed, Yankees send a message to the Bengals' Devon Stills.New York Daily News | Jaime Uribarri: The Yankees' ticket staff honored...
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Yankees 2014 Roster Report Card: David Phelps
David Phelps seemed poised to finally define his role as a Yankee in 2014, but this season provided no such clarity.Grade: C-2014 Statistics: 32 G, 17 GS, 113 IP, 4.38 ERA, 4.41 FIP, 7.3 K/9, 3.7...
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What would the Kansas City Royals be without defense?
The Royals are the story of the playoffs for obvious reasons, but where would they be without their trademark glove work? The answer may surprise you.There are quite a few reasons for the...
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Yankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Jacob Lindgren
The Strikeout Factory certainly lived up to his name as he dominated the Minor LeaguesGrade: A2014 Season Stats: 25 IP, 12 hits, 2.16 ERA, 4.7 BB/9, 17.3 K/92014 Level/Roster Status: Double-A/Non...
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The Yankees' dwindling advantage as a financial powerhouse
Will the Yankees adjust to the present and the future, or will they fall further behind? In the past, the Yankees were able to buy whatever player they wanted, whenever they wanted to do it. Times have...
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Nationals expected to decline Rafael Soriano's option
The Nationals are expected to cut ties with their former closer. The Washington Nationals appear to be ready to cut ties with former closer Rafael Soriano, as the Washington Post's James Wagner reports...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/18/2014
Hitting coach search nearing end, Mark Teixeira losing desire? NY Post| George A. King III: The Yankees are nearing the end in their search for a hitting coach.NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: An early estimate...
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Yankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Michael Pineda
The return of Big Mike.Grade: B+2014 Statistics: 13 GS, 76 1/3 IP, 1.89 ERA, 2.71 FIP, 7.0 K/9, 0.8 BB/92015 Contract Status: Arbitration EligibleNo one really knew quite what to expect from...
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Let's relive the Red Sox 2004 ALCS: David Ortiz walks off Game 5
After avoiding the sweep in Game 4, all I cared about was sending the series back to New York. At least make it a respectable run before being eliminated.Please, just win this game. I was only...
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PSA Comments of the Day 10/18/14: Name your three favorite 2014 Yankees...
It's Saturday and there's no baseball on. After the World Series, this will be the norm for a while. For a fun exercise, we invite you to name your three favorite Yankees of 2015.Before we begin the...
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Yankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Jaron Long
Jaron Long had a great surprise season for the Yankees and there could be more to comeGrade: A+2014 Statistics: 2.18 ERA, 2.71 FIP, 7.6 K/9, 1.4 BB/9, 1.93 GO/AO, 144.1 IP between Low-A, High-A,...
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Reflections on the ten-year anniversary of the 2004 ALCS
It's been ten years; let's try to painlessly wipe the dust off of these memories. Nope, it didn't work.We all remember where we were during Game Seven of the 2003 American League Championship Series. I...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/19/2014
Roberts retires, hitting is hard, Jose Fernandez defects, changes from the '09 title, and Baby Bombers & Mets bonding in the AFL.Baltimore Sun | Dan Connolly: Former Yankee and longtime Oriole...
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Yankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Martin Prado
Acquired from Arizona at the trade deadline, Martin Prado was very good in his brief time in pinstripes.Grade: B+2014 Statistics: (NYY): 37 G, .316/.336/.541, 146 wRC+, 1.4 fWAR(overall): 143 G,...
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Let's relive the Red Sox 2004 ALCS: Bloody sock and A-Rod's slap in Game 6
The Red Sox had fought their way back to New York, and we hoped for a miracle. We got weird slaps and a bloody sock (and also a miracle).The path to Game Six began on October 16, 2003 as Todd Walker,...
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Yankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Bryan Mitchell
Mitchell had a solid, albeit brief showing in the big leagues in 2014. What does his future hold?Grade: C2014 Statistics: (AA): 14 G, 61.1 IP, 4.84 ERA, 4.09 FIP (AAA):9 G, 41.2 IP, 3.67 ERA, 4.44 FIP...
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PSA Comments of the Day 10/19/14: Sunday Football Open Thread
Are you moderately prepared for the sport of football? If so, please join us in today's open thread. Also, still no baseball on.Comments of the DayI'm not sure what got ElCruz the COTD award, the top...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/20/2014
The Yankees continue their hitting coach search, a profile on Asdrubal Cabrera, and reflections on both 2012 and Jeter's farewell.MLB Trade Rumors | Zach Links: Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera is one of the...
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