Yanks lose but still in First

2009 American League – Standings EAST                   W    L    PCT    GB    HOME    ROAD    RS    RA    DIFF    STRK    L10 NY Yankees    29    21    .580    -        14-9    15-12    283    263    +20         Lost 1    6-4 Boston                29    22    .569    .5     17-6    12-16    267    236    +31         Won 1    4-6 [...]

Would you like Joe Mauer in Pinstripes in 2011?

If the Twins don’t sign Joe Mauer to an extension he will become a free agent after the 2010 season as a 27 year old  catcher who has won at least two batting titles and had at least 2 all star appearances.
I can imagine that a huge bidding war would ensue and who [...]

John Flaherty is bugging me

John Flaherty is a former Yankee Catcher turned broadcaster and is fairly knowledgeable and a decent broadcaster. To be honest he is a better broadcaster than he ever was a catcher. But all and allhe was a  serviceable backup catcher. Lately he has a bug up his butt  about Alfredo Aceves.  Seems to me Aceves [...]