 Today's Yankees game against the Braves has been rained out, so this is a perfect time to take an updated look at the position battles this spring. The pitching continues to be a big focus as Joba Chamberlain has struggled in his two appearances so far. Nick Johnson has come back from a brief injury and is performing well. As is Curtis Granderson. See their battle and the others.
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One of my goals in life is to never have to use the word "intercourse" when talking to the police. I figure if I'm ever caught in a situation where that has to be uttered to some officer of law enforcement at some level things have gone horribly wrong. So far, goal achieved. It's too bad for Ben Roethlisberger and Steeler fans that he can't say the same.
This week it was reported that...
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 As the baseball world watches Stephen Strasburg pitch in Spring Training, and the fans wait to see him on the National's roster, Washington's GM Mike Rizzo is taking his own notes. Only Rizzo is not going to use said notes, as they seem to be meaningless to him. Rizzo says he is "sticking to his plan" with Strasburg, and will not rush the phenom to the Bigs. Rizzo has not made hi...
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 The Yankees have announced the official name for the college football bowl game that will be played at Yankee Stadium this year. New Era Cap Company, Inc has signed a four year deal to be the title sponsor for the game that will be known as the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. A combination of the company and the famous pinstripes the Yankees wear on their home uniforms.
The game has been scheduled for De...
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 First of all, everyone needs to keep things in perspective right now. It is Spring Training, and a lot of deceiving stats are going to be floating around. You have to really look into a box score to get a feel for a game, unless you were fortunate enough to watch it. For someone like Stephen Strasburg, however, the stats are going to be much more accurate. Dude faced the to...
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 The New York Mets as a team are off to a good start in spring training, with a 6-2 record. While many players like David Wright, Johan Santana, and Jason Bay know their roles are are simply preparing for the season, there are others in position battles. Some trying to make the roster as bench players and others fitting for a spot in the starting lineup. Let's take a look at the latest update on ho...
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 The other day we discussed Jason Heyward, and his chances to make the Braves' opening day roster. An update to that would simply state that dude is still mashing, and actually hit his first homer yesterday. His chances of making the roster are looking better and better, probably about 85% at this point. How do I come up with 85%? That would be via the Mike Bohn Gut Algorith...
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 The battle for the 5th starting spot on the Yankees is up for grabs this spring. While in all reality there are about five players in contention, many believe it will come down to either Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes, with the "loser" moving to the bullpen.
I asked a couple friends of Double G Sports to guest blog and give their side of the battle. Daniel Moroz is the blog host at Camden Crazie...
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![]() It is no secret that players seem to play better when they are in a contract year. The list of players in contract years this season is tremendous. It will be easy to track these guys, and see if the contract year theory carries weight this time around. Of the top 100 batters according to Bloomberg Sports, here are some of the names that jump out at me:
Prince Fielder is coming ...
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