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Saturday night open thread: 2009 Yankees Sporcle Quiz
Happy Super Bowl Eve, y'all.It's February and we are now only a fortnight away from pitchers and catchers! Huzzah. To celebrate, starring in tonight's open thread is the 2009 Yankees Sporcle Quiz. I've...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/2/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleySaturday night open thread: 2009 Yankees Sporcle QuizHow would the Yankees' projected 2014 infield rank historically?Will the Yankees make the playoffs in 2014?Yankees...
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The Role of Risk in the 2014 Pitching Market
Every pitcher comes with some risk and any team thinking about signing one has to deal with that. Here's a look at the deals for pitchers that have signed this offseason which give us some clues about...
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Yankees Hot Stove: What can Emilio Bonifacio offer?
Can he do something for the Yankees?The Yankees have a real mystery on their hands as to how they are going to get through the season with an intact infield. Brian Roberts will probably get hurt, Derek...
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Superb Owl open thread
Broncos/Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium. Get yer Roman numerals here.At 6:30, the Broncos and Seahawks will kick off Superb Owl XLVIII in the gool ol' Garden State. Who do you have,...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/3/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleySuperb Owl open threadYankees Hot Stove: What can Emilio Bonifacio offer?Yankees NewsAn A-Blog For A-Rod | Brad Vietrogoski:Rafael De Paula has the best overall stuff in the...
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MLBPA frustrated by teams' 'public comments', pitcher market
The union could consider a formal grievance against the owners, but at this point, it'd be hard to prove. With several prominent free agents still unsigned, the MLB player's union is becoming more and...
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Yankees Prospect Profile: J.R. Murphy
Can this catcher win the backup job from Cervelli and Romine?Background:J.R. Murphy was drafted by the Yankees in the second round of the 2009 draft. The right-handed catcher was born and raised in...
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1952 Pacific Coast League MVP: Johnny Lindell
Lindell was a pitcher turned outfielder turned knuckleballer who continually reinvented himself. His 1952 season with the Hollywood Stars is the perfect example.Sometimes you have to re-reinvent...
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Taking an early look at the Yankees' bullpen competitions
Which relievers will fill out the final four spots in the Yankees' bullpen?With fewer than two weeks to go before pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, Florida, it sure looks like the Yankees won't...
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Some notes from the Yankees section of the 2014 Baseball Prospectus guide
You should probably just go ahead and buy this book instead of reading about my caginess regarding its details on the Yankees.The Baseball Prospectus annual guide to the 2014 season was recently...
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Should the Yankees consider a six-man rotation?
With a pitching staff filled with age and durability concerns, should the Yankees go with six starters in 2014?If your gut reaction to the question posed in the headline was "of course not, that's...
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Derek Jeter takes first batting practice on the field since last season
Jeter clears another hurdle in his rehab.Derek Jeter took batting practice on the field for the first time since injuries cut short his 2013 season, according to the Associated Press.More: Spring...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/4/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyShould the Yankees consider a six-man rotation?Some notes from the Yankees section of the 2014 Baseball Prospectus guideTaking an early look at the Yankees' bullpen...
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Yankees Prospect Profile: Jose Ramirez
Ramirez could be the the Yankees' best pitching prospect, but can he ever stay healthy?BackgroundIt feels like Jose Ramirez has been around the Yankees' minor league system for a long time, but he only...
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Yankees Prospects: Fangraphs top 10 list
Who made the list?We've seen prospect lists from all over the internet, but here's one more for you to consider. Fangraphs has released their list of the top 10 prospects in the Yankees system. They...
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Yankees hot stove: Are any of the big name free agents available worth...
The Yankees' pitchers and catchers report to spring training a week from Friday, making it likely that the team has signed nearly all the players they intend to give a look to in camp. Two big names...
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Yankees Spring Training: Who should be the backup catcher?
Who among Francisco Cervelli, J.R. Murphy, Austin Romine, and Gary Sanchez should be the Yankees' backup catcher?Going into spring training, the Yankees have a total of five catchers on their 40-man...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/5/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees Spring Training: Who should be the backup catcher?Yankees hot stove: Are any of the big name free agents available worth pursuing for New York?Yankees Prospects:...
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Over The Monster Podcast - Episode 93: Because you demand (Size)more!
Red Sox yak'n for people who can't read!Can we say 'we're back' when we just go and disappear again? Maybe! Let's see:We're back!More:David Ortiz might actually be in the best shape of his lifeHey, you...
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