The Swoon in June Has Been the Ruin of the Bruins

Any good team can have a bad month — this May for the Yankees being a prime example (though it’s got nothing on that nightmarish Septemer 2000). But that’s hardly part of a pattern for the team. Cub Reporter Christian Ruzich, on the other hand, has studied how his Cubs have fared in June, and …

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Ber-knee

With the Yankee offense already hobbled by the loss of Nick Johnson and a subpar performance from Jason Giambi, the team received more bad news on Thursday. Centerfielder Bernie Williams has torn catrtilege in his left knee and will likely undergo arthroscopic surgery and miss 4-6 weeks. Williams had really been struggling the past few …

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From the Penthouse to the Bullpen

My girlfriend and I threw a rooftop housewarming party last night, so it was just as well that I missed the second game of the Yankees-Red Sox series. Partying with your friends while admiring the Manhattan skyline definitely beats watching the Yankee bullpen cough up five runs. Then again, coughing up five beers to the …

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Futility Infielder Merchandise

As I’ve hinted in a few recent posts, I am now pleased to offer a line of Futility Infielder merchandise via CafePress.com. CafePress is an innovative site which handles the production, sale, and delivery of merchandise based upon designs I’ve created. Each item is made to order, and all items come with a 30-day money-back …

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Oh, What a Feeling to Be Sele-ing and Zeile-ing

Whew, that’s more like it! I swapped emails with Alex Belth prior to last night’s Yanks game, which we both attended. Alex sounded ready to throw himself under the D Train if the Yanks couldn’t crack Angels starter Aaron Sele. See, the Bombers positively own Sele; in addition to a career 5-10 record and a …

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