Derek Jeter: The Curious Downfall

September 13, 2010 by Jess Coleman · 2 Comments

When you glance at Derek Jeterâ€™s .261 batting average in 2010, the first thing you ask yourself is: do I need glasses. Why? Because, barring an extremely unprecedented surge, Jeter is on pace to hit below .300 since 2002. More concerning, it will be his lowest batting average since 1995, his first season, when he […]

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Is Robinson Cano Less Aggressive This Season?

August 31, 2010 by Jess Coleman · Leave a Comment

Robinson Cano’s career has been a battle of improvement. And, for the most part, it has been extremely positive. After nearly winning the batting title in 2006, and hitting .306 in 2007, things looked pretty good for Cano. But, once he hit .271 in 2008, the Yankees needed an answer. The answer was Cano’s aggressiveness. […]

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