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Let’s All Calm Down About CC Sabathia

As great as CC Sabathia was in his start against the Red Sox on Thursday night, I think we all need to temper our expectations moving forward, until he can do it consistently.

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The Jobu’s Rum Show: Yankees Calling Up Greg Bird

The New York Yankees have called up the number four prospect in their system, Greg Bird! Martin Stezano’s got the who, what, when and wheres of the situation.

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The “You Know You are in Trouble, When…” Edition

Jerry Ballgame discusses some key points from the Red Sox’ trade deadline activities, and some key issues for the team moving forward.

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Believe the Hype: Severino Shines in Debut

Severino Day might have ended with a loss from the Yankees, but, during his major league debut, Luis Severino showed everyone that he belongs in the Bronx.

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Mike Hessman: The Reluctant King

In what must be a bittersweet moment, Tigers’ minor leaguer Mike Hessman recently broke the minor league record for career home runs. Let’s get to know him.

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Meet Our New Yankee, Dustin Ackley

Dustin Ackley is not the guy we ideally envisioned as the lone move the Yankees would make at the deadline, but let’s get to know him anyway.

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The “I Don’t Know, and I Don’t Give A Darn” Edition

Will the Red Sox really regret trading Jose Iglesias? Jerry Ballgame doesn’t think so. Here’s why.

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The Jobu’s Rum Show: Yankees Blow the Deadline

Martin reviews the New York Yankees’ trade deadline acquisitions… or lack there of, and the impending big league debut of pitching sensation Luis Severino.

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The Jobu’s Rum Show: Brian Cashman’s Offseason

Prior to this season, Brian Cashman made a lot of changes to the roster, bringing in a lot of new faces. So how did the Yankees GM do? Martin Stezano evaluates.

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The “Facing the Future” Edition

Jerry Ballgame looks backwards and forwards to asses the season so far for his beloved Boston Red Sox.

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