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Did Yankees Really Ever Need a "Frontline" Starter?

When Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman decided to stay pat at the July 31 Trade Deadline and not make even one move for a starter, a lot of questions were raised and some fans were outraged. That outrage was backed up by the fact the Yankees’ starters, over a six-game period from July 20-25, allowed a horrendous 15.59 ERA, allowing 41 earned runs and 12 home runs over 23 2/3 innings. As terrible as this was, did the Yankees really NEED a starter at the deadline? Well, the performance of the starting staff since July 31 has been almost in spite of Cashman not making a move, and the Yankees’ plans with how to use the starters and bullpen are enough to make a deep run. They have even started to try out a new tactic with their starters which I will get into more later.

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Pros and Cons of the Singular Trade Deadline

July 31st broke the record for deadline day trades with 30, eclipsing the 2016 mark of 18. Putting a hard deadline on the industry seemed to motivate front offices this year and could signal increased activity for years to come.

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Eduardo Rodriguez Is Becoming The Red Sox Ace

Coming into 2019 the Red Sox starting rotation was supposed to be one of their strengths. Unfortunately, this season has not gone as planned and due to inconsistency and injuries the Red Sox starters have not met expectations. Although it has been a disappointing season, Eduardo Rodriguez has been a bright spot on a struggling staff. The former top prospect is having the best season of his career. As the Red Sox fall are currently third in the AL East, Rodriguez is emerging as an ace.

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Did Yankees Really Ever Need a "Frontline" Starter?

When Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman decided to stay pat at the July 31 Trade Deadline and not make even one move for a starter, a lot of questions were raised and some fans were outraged. That outrage was backed up by the fact the Yankees’ starters, over a six-game period from July 20-25, allowed a horrendous 15.59 ERA, allowing 41 earned runs and 12 home runs over 23 2/3 innings. As terrible as this was, did the Yankees really NEED a starter at the deadline? Well, the performance of the starting staff since July 31 has been almost in spite of Cashman not making a move, and the Yankees’ plans with how to use the starters and bullpen are enough to make a deep run. They have even started to try out a new tactic with their starters which I will get into more later.

Read More

Pros and Cons of the Singular Trade Deadline

July 31st broke the record for deadline day trades with 30, eclipsing the 2016 mark of 18. Putting a hard deadline on the industry seemed to motivate front offices this year and could signal increased activity for years to come.

Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Is Becoming The Red Sox Ace

Coming into 2019 the Red Sox starting rotation was supposed to be one of their strengths. Unfortunately, this season has not gone as planned and due to inconsistency and injuries the Red Sox starters have not met expectations. Although it has been a disappointing season, Eduardo Rodriguez has been a bright spot on a struggling staff. The former top prospect is having the best season of his career. As the Red Sox fall are currently third in the AL East, Rodriguez is emerging as an ace.

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