Author Archives: Michael Augustine

Grading the Yankees first 16 games

After 16 games (roughly 10 percent of the season) gone, let's take a look at the progress report for the 2012 Yankees.  Each batter must have at least 10 games played to qualify for a grade.  All stats present are as of 24 April. Derek Jeter- A+ ‘El Capi-tan’ is hitting .411 with a 1.080 OPS, scored ...

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A look at Yankees infielder Eduardo Nunez

Of all the high-priced talent and personalities who may or may not live up to their reputations on the 2012 Yankees, one player in particular seems to incessantly enrage the fan base.  Any moment he takes the field, the fans see him as an accident waiting to happen.  Debuting with the Yanks in 2010, Eduardo ...

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Venditte on the doorstep to the majors

If you have the opportunity to take in a minor league game involving the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (or the Empire State Yankees for the 2012 season), you may notice something that will cause a double take.  Should No. 58 trot out to the pitchers mound, you might want to pay attention because you might see something ...

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An explanation of what happened to Michael Pineda’s shoulder

Michael Pineda, the man whom the Yankees gambled on to be the frontrunner of their youth movement, has begun his 2012 season with the Yankees with a stumble out of the gate. Traded from Seattle for highly touted prospect Jesus Montero, he will begin his Yankee career on the disabled list with shoulder tendonitis.  This injury ...

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2 Big Men: Comparing Pineda’s rookie year to Sabathia’s

Looking over the Yankees 2012 roster there are two pitchers that might jump right out at you.  Upon a quick sizing up, they seem to be cut from the same cloth.  One is a young, up and coming 23-year-old named Michael Pineda. The other is battle-tested 31-year-old veteran CC Sabathia.  It could be claimed to ...

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Yankees Joe Girardi is much more than just a manager

Joe Girardi may have the toughest job in professional sports- manager for the New York Yankees.  A team recognized throughout the world and the model for success to anyone involved in professional sports. When he took over for the future hall of fame manager Joe Torre, he had some big shoes to fill.  Not only did ...

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