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Should the New York Yankees Start Sergio Mitre With Javier Vazquez Struggling?

In the beginning of the 2010 season, a lot of things have gone right for the Yankees.

Curtis Granderson is fitting well into the center field spot for the Yankees, as is Brett Gardner in the left field spot.

Phil Hughes is doing a tremendous job as the fifth starter while for the most part, Joba Chamberlain has done a good job as the setup man.

However, there has been one glitch so far in the 2010 season: Javier Vazquez.

Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – 2010 Speed Demons Vol. 1

Just because you’ve slipped behind in the stolen base category doesn’t mean you can’t catch up.  Here are some reasonably available SB threats.

 

Brian Bruney, Throw Strikes; Drew Storen Is Closer Than He Appears

When the Nationals traded their Rule V pick last winter to the Yankees for reliever Brian Bruney, many thought it to be a solid addition to a woeful bullpen.

 

The 28-year-old veteran had a career record of 17-10 with a 4.31 ERA and he seemed like a logical option to either be the team’s eighth-inning set-up man or perhaps even their closer.

Big Money, Big Problem: Why The Ryan Howard Contract Was a Bad Idea

If you look up powerhouse in the dictionary, chances are a picture of Ryan Howard won't be to far away.

If you look up all-or-nothing on google, chances are Ryan Howard's picture will quickly appear on your screen.

It's no secret that Ryan Howard drives in runs like they're going out of style.

It's also no secret that he comes up empty more often than any other big league hitter.

As the later portions of Ryan Howard's new 5 year, $125 million contract near, the latter will likely overtake the former.

Ryan Howard is a big boy, to say the least.

Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts: April 26, 2010

Here’s a look at some unheralded players who played well yesterday.

 

Brandon Inge, Detroit Tigers

Inge went 3-for-5 with two runs, two HRs, and two RBI. He’s hitting .270.

 

Marco Scutaro, Boston Red Sox

Scutaro went 3-for-5 with four runs and an RBI to raise his average to .276.

 

Jason Varitek, Boston Red Sox

Tek went 3-for-4 with two runs and four RBI. He’s hitting .357.

 

Adrian Beltre, Boston Red Sox

Trust in Justin: Cleveland Indians' Justin Masterson Is Ace in Disguise

A casual Cleveland Indians fan flipping through the sports section would let his face fall if he noticed Justin Masterson's numbers so far this year.

At 0-3 with a 5.68 ERA, his basic stats are bad enough to make Joe Six-Pack put down his coffee, stare into space, and mumble something about the good old days.

After surrendering seven runs in four innings Sunday against Oakland, even diehard Tribe fan Samantha Bunten was compelled to ask, "What on earth is wrong with Justin Masterson?"

Keep 'em or Toss 'em: 10 of Baseball's Unwritten Rules

In honor of Alex Rodriguez and his breaking of an unwritten rule while playing against the Oakland A's.

The following is a list of baseball's unwritten rules and the decision of whether they're worth keeping or whether they really aren't that big of a deal.

As for the one that ARod broke, I think we can all agree he knew exactly what he was doing and playing stupid afterwards was even more idiotic in my opinion.

Ryan Howard: Phillies' $125M Deal With Howard Makes Lots of Cents

Hours before the Philadelphia Phillies failed to make the necessary plays in a 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, they made one huge play off the field.

The Phillies announced they had locked up slugger Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125 million contract extension that could keep the All-Star first baseman in Philadelphia through 2017.

The contract runs through 2016, with a club option for 2017 that could raise the value of the deal to $138 million.

The Ten Worst Baseball Teams of All Time

With a 7-6 win this past Sunday over the Boston Red Sox, the 2010 Baltimore Orioles vaulted their record to 3-16, for a sizzling .158 winning percentage. If the current Orioles kept up this record pace, this losing percentage would be the second worst of all time.

Without Bullpen Help Nats Lose: Is It Time to Bring Up Storen?

In the 13th game of a stretch where the Nationals play on 15 consecutive days, the last thing Washington needed was a an extra-inning game. Despite a quality start from John Lannan, and timely hitting from the Nats batters, the club couldn't hold on and lost 4-3 in the bottom of the 10th at Wrigley.

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Tampa Bay
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Chicago
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Minnesota
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Los Angeles
17%
Texas
27%
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