Imagine Brian Cashman in a hot dog costume. From Newsday: (Yankees owner Hal) Steinbrenner’s comments hit home inside Mike Fishman’s extensive analytics department, which has gradually accrued almost absolute power over all facets of the franchise the last five to 10 years — everything from player acquisitions to player health to player development. That has contributed to the … [Read more...] about Yankees are trying to find the guys who did this
Above all else, Mets need continuity in 2024 and beyond
The Mets’ incredibly disappointing 2023 campaign came to a merciful end on Sunday at Citi Field. With that also came the end of manager Buck Showalter’s tenure with the club. Monday in Queens will be about new beginnings as David Stearns is set to be introduced as the team’s first-ever President of Baseball Operations. We can hope that brighter days are ahead. However, we can … [Read more...] about Above all else, Mets need continuity in 2024 and beyond
Aaron Judge has a bone to pick with Yankees’ analytics department
The Yankees finished their disappointing 2023 campaign with a 5-2 loss at the hands of the 100-loss Kansas City Royals. So, the offseason is officially here in the Bronx. What kind of changes will be happening for the Bombers? It sounds like Aaron Judge is starting to form a list. During the Yankees’ final homestand of the season, Judge mentioned he would be sharing his … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge has a bone to pick with Yankees’ analytics department
Carlos Rodón’s Midwestern hideout spot will come in handy after disgracing pinstripes
This will be a great data point for the Yankees’ third-party auditors! From The Post: In a season worth flushing, Carlos Rodon added one last mess of a start to go down the drain. The Yankees left-hander faced eight batters, threw 35 pitches and did not record an out. All eight batters came around to score in a miserable first inning that gave way to the Royals’ 12-5 win over … [Read more...] about Carlos Rodón’s Midwestern hideout spot will come in handy after disgracing pinstripes
Yankees’ Carlos Rodon’s offseason plans: ‘You won’t find me. I’ll be gone.’
When Carlos Rodon signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Yankees last offseason, there were grand plans for 2023. Unfortunately for the southpaw and the Bombers, nothing went according to that plan. Since Rodon’s offseason is beginning sooner than he originally anticipated, what will he do with his extra time? He’s going to disappear, according to how he answered that … [Read more...] about Yankees’ Carlos Rodon’s offseason plans: ‘You won’t find me. I’ll be gone.’