TAGGED WITH 'bullpen'

In logan’s Left Arm We Trust

(11th August, 2010)

In logan's Left Arm We Trust  | read this item

Share With the July 31st trade deadline came many surprising (and some fairly obvious) moves. Only one uniform change had yours truly dancing in the streets, and it was that of the former Yankee Chan Ho Park. In his brief tenure with the Bombers,  Park did nothing but give up hits and homeruns.  Brian Cashman’s [...]

In Need Of Relief: The Yankees Pen

(20th July, 2010)

In Need Of Relief: The Yankees Pen

PHOENIX - JUNE 22: Relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on June 22, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Yankees defeated the Diamondbacks 9-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)  | read this item

Share As the trade deadline approaches, contenders will look to fill specific needs to aid them down the stretch run. Blessed with otherworldly starting pitching and a Hall of Fame lineup, the Yankees only have one real need: their bullpen. Aside from the eternal Mariano Rivera closing out games, the rest of the pen is [...]

Gipson Loses No-Hit Bid in Sixth as SI Yanks Take Game Two

(18th July, 2010)

Mike Gipson File Photo - Credit: Robert M Pimpsner  | read this item

Share Staten Island Yankees starting pitcher Mike Gipson threw six-no hit innings but lost the bid for history in the sixth inning when he allowed two consecutive base-hits to the Lake Monsters. Gipson entered the rotation on June 29 taking the spot of Samuel Elam after opening the season in the bullpen.  He went six [...]

Baseball Digest: Mets Week 13 Recap, Mets Struggle Against Division Foes On The Road

(6th July, 2010)

Baseball Digest: Mets Week 13 Recap, Mets Struggle Against Division Foes On The Road  | read this item

Share A couple tough-to-swallow losses against the Marlins and Nationals made for a down week for the Mets. Week 13 (6/29-7/4) record: 3-4 2010 Season record: 46-36 This week’s positives: David Wright, Jason Bay, Angel Pagan, Josh Thole, Johan Santana, Jon Niese, Francisco Rodriguez (sort of) This week’s negatives: Jose Reyes’ injury, Jeff Francouer, the [...]

Baseball Digest: On Another Field, What Makes Mo Better

(6th July, 2010)

Baseball Digest: On Another Field, What Makes Mo Better  | read this item

Share Before the seventh game of the 2003 American League Championship Series with the Boston Red Sox, Mariano Rivera, the New York Yankees star who is widely considered the greatest relief pitcher in the history of baseball, said a prayer. Rivera, a deeply religious man, prays with his family before every home game. But this [...]

Do the Mets Need Cliff Lee?

(6th July, 2010)

Do the Mets Need Cliff Lee?  | read this item

Share With reportedly 12-15 teams vying for the second-half services of 2008 AL Cy Young Award winner, Cliff Lee, the Mets will have plenty of stiff competition for the ace lefty. That being said, if they deal for Lee it would immediately vault them from contenders in the NL East, to the lead dog to [...]

Baseball Digest: Mets Fly High In Ohio Then Skid In The Bronx

(21st June, 2010)

Baseball Digest: Mets Fly High In Ohio Then Skid In The Bronx  | read this item

Share The Mets brought their winning ways to Cleveland before falling flat against their back page rivals. Week 11 (6/14-6/20) record: 4-2 2010 Season record: 39-30 This week’s positives: Jose Reyes, David Wright, Ike Davis, Hisanori Takahashi, the bullpen This week’s negatives: Not beating the Yankees Click Here To Read More At Baseball Digest.

Next Jeneration

(17th May, 2010)

Next Jeneration

4/7/10 Florida Marlins Vs. New York Mets at Citi Field: Mets new comer Jenrry Mejia delivers in his major league debut during the 6th inning.  | read this item

Share At an age when some of his American counterparts dream about that first legal sip of alcohol or declaring a major, 20-year-old Jenrry Mejia has some other things on his mind.  Like how to get Ryan Howard with two runners on in the 8th inning of a tie game.  After making his major league [...]

Gotham Baseball LIVE: Opening Day Preview Show

(1st April, 2010)

Gotham Baseball LIVE: Opening Day Preview Show  | read this item

Share First pitch is right around the corner as is the New York Yankees quest for World Championship number 28. The Mets on the other hand are fighting to stay out of the cellar in the National League East. Gotham Baseball LIVE host Jay Ferraro along with his bench coach Dan “Hawk” Drobnis will preview [...]

Gotham Baseball LIVE 2010 Predictions

(31st March, 2010)

Gotham Baseball LIVE 2010 Predictions  | read this item

Share The first pitch of the new season is just about ready to be thrown, which means there is no better time to make my predictions for 2010.  Aside from drafting my fantasy teams, making predictions is my favorite off-season pastime to get me in competition with my friends and colleagues. What do I get [...]