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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/30/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyEx-Yankees and their spring training resultsYangervis Solarte makes Yankees' Opening Day roster; Eduardo Nunez optioned to Triple-AYankees spring training ends with a...
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Eduardo Nunez GIF appreciation post
Saying farewell through some of Nunez's most memorable GIFs. Eduardo Nunez has officially been optioned to Triple-A in favor of Yangervis Solarte making the roster instead (Woohoo!). While this doesn't...
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Yankees spring training: Trying to find meaning in small sample size statistics
Most baseball fans know that spring training stats mean next to nothing. The sample sizes are tiny and opposing rosters are often filled with guys from Double-A. This explains how no-name players like...
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How does Miguel Cabrera's new contract affect the Yankees?
Miguel Cabrera is now the highest paid player in baseball history and it isn't the Yankees who are paying him. How can New York adapt to baseball's ever-changing financial landscape?This weekend, an...
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What can Yangervis Solarte bring to the table for the Yankees?
The Yankees wisely chose Yangervis Solarte over Eduardo Nunez for the team's final bench spot; what can we expect out of the former now that he got his chance?After a bit of an extended wait, the...
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Opening Night game thread: Dodgers vs. Padres
Hello, and welcome to Opening Night of the 2014 MLB regular season. Of course, we've already seen two games in Australia. And only one game is going on today and everyone else plays tomorrow. Except...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 3/31/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyOpening Night game thread: Dodgers vs. PadresWhat can Yangervis Solarte bring to the table for the Yankees?How does Miguel Cabrera's new contract affect the Yankees?Yankees...
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Astros 2014 Opening Day Schedule of Events
Astros pull out all the stops for Opening Day against the Yankees. I realize I may be preaching to the choir; if you read TCB, you probably know all about the pageantry of Opening Day. But, I would...
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Tabling Jon Lester extension negotiations is troubling
This is silly. Can we just get this done, people? I'm struggling with how to start this piece. I toyed with the idea of calling it "Matt gets drunk and complains about Jon Lester not getting an...
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Former Miami Marlins' hitting coach calls young hitters 'soft'
Tino Martinez resigned halfway through last season, and despite a temporary silence, has made known his belief that Miami's hitters are "soft." Martinez was reportedly unpopular with both players and...
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Yankees release seven minor league players
Baseball is here and the major league rosters are decided, however, the minor league affiliates are still being finalized. That means players are on the move and not all of them can fit. Some of the...
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Yankees' Opening Day lineup set
One more day until baseball!Baseball season has finally started! We have to wait another day for the Yankees first game, but in the meantime we can discuss the Opening Day lineup, which has officially...
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David Phelps will be starting sooner than later
Despite a strong showing this spring, David Phelps lost the battle for the fifth spot in the starting rotation to a resurgent Michael Pineda. However, recent history tells us that it won't be long...
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1-0: Mariners surprise Angels, themselves in 10-3 victory
Despite some early theatrics from Mike Trout, the Mariners defeated the Angels 10-3 on Monday, winning their eighth-straight season opener. Felix was Felix.The ball left Felix's hand and touched Mike...
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Daily Red Sox Links: Opening Day, Johnny Gomes, Mookie Betts
Today's links try to make us feel better about leaving runners on base and get us excited about a trip to the White House as well as the sartorial choices of Jonny Gomes.While the Sox may have left 12...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 4/1/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyDavid Phelps will be starting sooner than laterYankees' Opening Day lineup setYankees release seven minor league playersMLB Opening Day Open ThreadPinstripe Alley's 2014...
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Reasons to be optimistic about the 2014 Yankees
Time to shake off the bad feelings of 2013. A new season starts today with a brand new Yankees team (almost).Last year was a pretty awful time to be a Yankee fan. Fans of other teams don't want to hear...
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Yankees Prospects: Joe Girardi's unhappiness with the farm system proves that...
Something isn't working and everyone knows itIt's no secret that Hal Steinbrenner was disappointed with the Yankee farm system after what happened in 2013. The Yankees had a rash of injuries and when...
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Derek Jeter: Could it all be over sooner than planned?
Twenty-five years ago, future Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt pulled the plug on his career after a slow start. Could Derek Jeter go the same way? .m-sbnation-2014-mlb-preview { display: block; width: 100%;...
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Recalling memorable Opening Day Yankees debuts of years past
Brian McCann, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Carlos Beltran (among others) will make their Yankees debut in the starting lineup today on Opening Day. Can their performances match these great introductions to...
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