Author Archives: Eric Communiello

Live Blog: Get Out Your Brooms

Andy Pettitte on the hill.

Today's game against the Orioles will be played at 1:05PM.  Since most people will either be working or at school, I thought I'd live blog today's game and keep everybody updated.  Feel free to use this as a game thread and post any comments about the game or questions you have for me in the ...

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Yankees Expected to Activate Outfielder Greg Golson

Greg Golson

As has been speculated since Curtis Granderson went down with the groin injury, the Yankees appear set to activate outfielder Greg Golson for tonight's game against the Orioles.  Golson has played 21 games in centerfield for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, hitting just .253/.289/.430.  He projects to be a pinch runner and late inning defensive replacement during ...

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Series Preview: Yankees vs. Orioles

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Anybody else got that de ja vu feeling?  After playing a quick weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees open up shop against a familiar foe, the Baltimore Orioles.  The Yankees and Orioles played three games in Baltimore last week and the Yankees took two of three from the O’s behind ...

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Who is 'Die Hard'-est?

Die Hard Index

I have no problem proclaiming to the world that I'm a huge nerd, so it's no surprise that I really like infographics.  For those of you unfamiliar with what an infographic (or information graphic) is, according to Wikipedia it is a "visual representation of information, data or knowledge."  Also known as interesting info portrayed in a cool ...

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Brett Gardner's Early Success

Brett Gardner singles in a run.

In a response to Rob’s earlier post about Marcus Thames’ superhuman production this season, I thought I’d shed some light on Thames' platoon buddy, Brett Gardner.  Warning to all readers: I’m a very big fan of Gardner and he has become one of my favorite players since breaking in with the club in 2008.  Having ...

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Series Preview: Yankees at Orioles

Phil Hughes Dominates Oakland

The New York Yankees wrap up their nine game road trip with a three game series against the Baltimore Orioles.  It’s been a start to forget for Baltimore so far this season, as they sport a 3-16 record through their first 19 games.  Baltimore’s offense is mostly to blame, as they’ve averaged only a measly ...

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Series Preview: Yankees at Athletics

Arod and Reggie in Oakland

After a strong showing against the Texas Rangers this past weekend in the Bronx, the New York Yankees are on the road to play six games against other AL West opponents.  The first three games come against a young Oakland team with great starting pitching. The Athletics have an American League leading 2.90 ERA, which is ...

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Series Preview: Yankees vs. Angels

Yankee Stadium - Opening Week 2010

After starting the season with back to back tough road matchups against AL East foes, the New York Yankees (4-2) are set to open the 2010 baseball season at home against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2-5) on Tuesday. The Stadium will be pulling out all the stops, as the World Series rings will ...

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Game #5 – Yankees at Rays – Scorecard

Game #5 - Yankees Lineup

The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 10-0 this afternoon.  You can read the full game recap here. Continuing something I started on opening night, here's the scorecard from today's game against the Rays.  I've made a couple of small changes since my first go around, but nothing too major.  ...

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Opening Night Scorecard

Game #1 - Yankees Lineup

Here's something that I was planning on doing over at my old blog and I thought I'd give it a try over here. I don't know about you, but I've always been a big fan of scorecards.  Whenever I get a chance to go to a ball game I always try to get my hands on ...

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