Yankees Baseball
- The New York Times' Ben Shpigel writes that Monday's World Series rematch proved lopsided. The New York Daily News' Mike Lupica said that CC Sabathia was only so-so while ESPN New York's Wallace Matthews says that Sabathia is heating up again in June. ESPN's TMI blog says that CC won by not allowing well-hit balls (only one all game), getting swings and misses (30.8%, his second highest of the season), mixed speeds well (hitters were 0-6 against off-speed pitches), and owned righties (2-19 for a .105 average). ESPN's TMI blog also pointed out that both CC and Roy Halladay were unlucky.
- Last week Javier Vazquez impressed HardballTalk's Craig Calcaterra and Matt from TYU who declared that Javy was back on track. Meanwhile, R.J. from FanGraphs wonders where all of A.J. Burnett's strikeouts have gone?
- Larry from Yankeeist wants to say "see ya!" to Michael Kay. Will Carroll of Baseball Prospectus thinks that A-Rod may have to say "see ya!" to his hip soon and get a replacement, especially when, as 'Duk from Big League Stew points out that he's not going "all out"
- Tim from MLBTradeRumors outlined the Yankees [non-]pursuit of Cliff Lee and Matt from TYU looks into the Yankees OF depth. Luke from MLBTradeRumors writes about the Yankees' signing of Eric Bruntlett to a minor league contract for depth purposes.
- A former Yankees prospect (Jose Tabata) debuted for the Pirates as Harballtalk's Craig Calcaterra writes. Joe from FanGraphs talks about the regression of another former Yankees' prospect, Austin Jackson. Greg from Pending Pinstripes has the Staten Island Yankees' roster.
- Jason @ IIATMS has an honest view of blowing off responsibilities to hang out with the Yankees. SI's Joe Posnanski says that Derek Jeter is really a nice guy and worth blowing off responsibilities to hang out with. Mike from River Ave Blues writes about the lovable Yankees.
- Chad Jennings of LoHud had a draft day preview, Minor League Ball's John Sickels had some names he thought would go to the AL East teams, and The Nationals Enquirer wished everyone a Happy Harper Day (and a Happy Strasmas Eve)
- MLB Network expanded their coverage of the draft as Richard Sandomir of the New York Times wrote (though I thought their coverage was overally cheerful and not exactly enthralling viewing)
- As John Manuel of Baseball America wrote, the Yankees' first rounder was a stunner (but he's already signed according to WasWatching's Steve Lombardi which beats their first rounder from two years ago).
- John Kilma of Baseball Beginnings has some video of Cito Culver playing
- Mike from River Ave Blues says that the Yankees draft was all about upside and arm strength and EJ from TYU gave his initial reaction to the 30 potential new Yankees
- SI's Jon Heyman reviewed the top 20 draft booms and busts, Marc from FanGraphs reviews the 2009 draft, MLBTradeRumors' Howard Megdal looks back at the 2004 draft, the New York Daily News' Jesse Spector reviews the 2000 draft, and ESPN's Keith Law rates the 2010 drafts
- And ESPN's TMI blog was concerned with Strasburg winning his debut...
- ESPN's Buster Olney called it "masterpiece theater", FanGraphs' Dave Allen via ESPN marveled at his amazing command, Inside Edge gave him an A for his first outing, ESPN's TMI blog had some rapid reaction on his dazzling debut, the New York Post's Joel Sherman said that Strasburg reminded him of Pedro, and SI's Joe Sheehan tried to manage the future expectations of the Nats' pitcher
- ESPN's TMI blog emptied out their Strasburg notebook and ESPN's Jayson Stark did the same
- Curtis Granderson shares with Big League Stew his story of being called up to the bigs.
- Amy Shipley of the Washington Post has a really interesting look into the controversial Candian dcotr Anthony Galea
- Rebecca from This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes has an interview with two baseball fans who are doing something awesome: seeing 30 stadiums in 30 days.
- Pat from FanGraphs looks into the Mets catching situation (especially Rod Barajas) and then Pat looks into their pitching situation and determines if the Mets should trade for a starting pitcher
- SI's Tom Verducci tries to figure out why pitching seems to be making a comeback this year and The Futility Infielder, Jay Jaffe, wants to find out if it's really "The Year of the Pitcher".
- ESPN's TMI blog has a cool new way to evaluate set-up men (and does not favor the Yankees' David Robertson). Stephen at TYU evaluates the All-Star starting pitchers in the American League.
- SI's Joe Posnanski has some thoughts on the "death of Moneyball" and ESPN's Rob Neyer follows up with some thoughts of his own
- Craig Calcaterra writes about Pedro not returning to the Phillies because of money issues and 'Duk from Big League Stew writes about Roger Clemens' sort of return to the mound
- Much to my chagrin, the Lakers won the NBA Championship last night. But before the series, ESPN looked at the All-Time Lakers Franchise 5 and the All-Time Celtics Franchise 5.
- According to ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand, Derek Jeter and Jay-Z aren't recruiting LeBron James to New York, but according to the Washington Post's Ezra Klein, Mario Batali is. If King James is to come to New Jersey, Avery Johnson will be his new coach according to ESPN's Marc Stein (and a Jet Ski stuntman as their owner according to The Sporting Blog)
- Knowing what we know now, ESPN's E.J. Hradek redoes the 2003 NHL draft. Megan Fox is a Hartford Whaler fan according to Whaler Nation and WWTDD (H/T Jay). So is Adam Sandler and Grown Ups according to the Hartford Courant (H/T Michael)
- Rebecca at This Purist Bleeds Pinstripes writes about the Stadium Slugfest.
- The World Cup: The US pulled out a 2-2 comeback tie today according to ESPN. The US's first game had a "Me-Blunder" which sent SI's Joe Posnanski searching for the top 10 "Me-Blunders" in sports. ESPN's Jeff Carlisle wrote about the bad old days of US Soccer (H/T Paul). The Wall Street Journal has a cool goal tracker on their site. Diego Maradona doesn't play nice according to ESPN.
- From ESPN's TMI blog on Wednesday: "Over the last 55 years, only two Yankees have posted a higher home batting average than Brett Gardner’s .385: Paul O’Neill (.409 in 1994) and Mickey Mantle (.387 in 1957)."
- Deadspin writes about a former WFAN staffer speaking out. Deadspin also has the sad news of ESPN Zones closing.
- Politico on Helen Thomas' retirement and Yahoo! News on "Touchdown Jesus" getting struck by lightening (H/T Wendy). Meanwhile, another ending came this past week after a man docked following a record sea journey according to the New York Times. The Free-Times on a very unlikely senate candidate.
- Warming Glow has news of Jersey Shore of the South and The New York Post has Snooki and John McCain talking via Twitter. Meanwhile, The New York Times banned the word "tweet" according to The Awl so they would be unable to report on the story it seems. Twitter (and Facebook) are now coming to your TV via TiVo according to The Wrap and the Wall Street Journal says that New York City is getting a Twitter guru.
- For New Yorkers: Grub Street New York has news of Shake Shack in the Theater District, The New York Times has tools for negotiating a lower rent, and I agree with Barstool Sports: Seinfeld Trivia was fuckin impossible (H/T Jay).
- Ralph Macchio takes on the new Karate Kid. Meanwhile, Cameron Diaz tries to boost Knight and Day by admitting to Playboy she loves the cock according to Movieline. Also being sexed up? Japanese government bonds according to the New York Times' Freakonomics blog.
- EW's Michael Ausiello picks out an awesome cast for Law & Order: Los Angeles and Buzz-Beast has an awesome thing to put in your scotch.
- Turtle Fence
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