The script finally played out in Game 5 as many thought many it would on paper, as the 2009 Yankees hit 3 home runs and drubbed the 1973 Mets 7-0 to take a 3-2 lead in the Sim Series. Jerry Koosman started for the Mets on 3-days rest and his rust showed, giving up runs in [...]

Many thought the ’73 Mets were huge underdogs in this series, but through two games they have been right there with the Yankees. The difference is that one big hit. Last night, they may have blown their best chance of making this a series as they left 14 runners on base in a 2-1 loss [...]

The real story for the Red Sox last night was not David Ortiz’s profanity laced postgame tirade, but the 3 plus innings of work provided by Alfredo Aceves to earn the save. Just when it appeared the Yankees were on the verge of a huge comeback, “Ace” came in and shut the door. It was [...]

I was curious all offseason as to why the Yankees ignored Alfredo Aceves. After he signed with Boston we reported the following: Despite the need for more pitching depth, Tampa sources told me the Yankees had “no interest” in Alfredo Aceves, who signed a 650k deal with Boston. As a matter of fact, an offer [...]

Despite the need for more pitching depth, Tampa sources told me the Yankees had “no interest” in Alfredo Aceves, who signed a 650k deal with Boston. As a matter of fact, an offer wasn’t even made. Some in the organization believe the back problems from last year will prevent Aceves from ever regaining his form. [...]

Earlier this offseason the Yankees non-tendered starter/long man Alfredo Aceves. This shouldn’t be a surprise as he missed most of the season with back pain (disks) and then fractured his left clavicle in November in a bicycle accident. According to Bloomberg, Aceves will be ready for spring training despite his recent surgery. With all the [...]

I don’t know why but every year I enjoy writing this post about possible non tender candidates that could be fits for both local teams. The Yankees could probably get anyone they wanted, but for the Mets it’s tricky because of their reported budget ($5 million) this winter. Anyway, let’s give it a try. Hideki [...]

TRENTON, N.J. – What are the odds Alfredo Aceves and Orlando (El Duque) Hernandez would find themselves in Waterfront Park on a Friday night in August? In that unpredictable world known as Minor League Baseball, it can happen. Aceves, 27, was in Thunder attire, starting a five- or six-day rehab with the Yankees’ Double-A farm [...]

Our main Yankees source down in Tampa informed us on Tuesday morning that the team has had second thoughts in regards to the bullpen, and are having internal discussions in regards to acquiring possible help in that area. “Because of the Aceves injury, (he’s out indefinitely), they’re looking at both short and long relief help. If anything, they will look to bring up some [...]

That unexpected bite the ‘pork chop on a stick’ took in Minnesota last week to the shock and awe of Kim Jones was the perfect image for the Yanks in May. While the Bronx wasn’t ‘burning’, it was bumbling as the DL and walking wounded continued to expose the age and rust on the back [...]

When I saw Boone Logan enter the Yankees game this afternoon I started to fumble through the box score because I didn’t think Joba Chamberlain had pitched. As the game went from 7-3 to a precarious 7-5 first Boone Logan, then Alfredo Aceves, was summoned to save the day. I could say this is a [...]

I said in spring training the Yankees might have the best bullpen in baseball. As we near the end of April the bullpen has some concerns in every inning outside of the ninth. Here are the key Yankees relievers not named Rivera so far: David Robertson: ERA+ of 39 and ERA of 10.80 Damaso Marte: [...]

After watching Javier Vazquez Sunday afternoon, there is reason to believe, after four starts, he should be pulled from the Yankees starting rotation for awhile. This is not because I am one of the many who remember what he did in 2004. It’s because both his velocity and command are not where they need to [...]

I am tired of the debate about the Yankees fifth starter. As I predicted, the Yankees fifth starter competition would blow up due to a boring training camp. This is what happens when you spend money, win a championship, and have good soldiers (including A-Rod) on your team. Instead of debating who should get the [...]

I thought something was fishy about Chamberlain pitching in the intrasquad game tomorrow, but earlier tonight on Twitter Jon Heyman said that Joba “is out of the Yanks rotation derby.” Does this mean Phil Hughes has won the competition or is this down to Aceves and Hughes? Whatever the case Joba appears headed back to [...]