Archive for February, 2010
They’ll Be in Triple Digits Soon »
The Yankees have 15 retired numbers and about 65 people in camp, it’s really not out of the realm of possibility that they could have somebody wearing no. 100 on their back some spring training in the future. Especially because Yankee fans seemed to have unofficially retired certain numbers (21 and 51 among others). If you can’t tell by now, [...]
They’re Back: New York Yankees Pitchers and »
The Yankees' pitchers and catchers officially reported to Tampa, Florida today to begin spring training. The Mets will begin camp tomorrow when pitchers and catchers report in Port St. Lucie. The Yankees come in to spring training as the defending World Series champions. As they look to repeat, some changes have been made this offseason. Johnny [...]
The Yankees Plans for Jesus Montero »
Jesus Montero has been a hot issue with the Yankees lately. Should they trade him or keep him? Is he good enough to stay behind the plate or should they move him to another position? If they move him to another position where should it be? Is he ready for the major leagues now? Should he be a midseason call-up or should they take it slow with [...]
GM Brian Cashman Addresses His Yankees Bench Decisions »
After the Joba Chamberlain/Phil Hughes debate, the topic that we have focused on the most this offseason has probably been the state of the Yankees bench. It seems like it's one spot on the Yankees that is always in flux, and that was no different this offseason after they lost Eric Hinske, Jerry Hairston Jr., and Jose Molina. Luckily for the [...]
New York Yankees’ Brian Cashman Interviewed by »
Brian Cashman has been the Yankees general manager since 1998, but it was only after 2004 when he really started taking over the team. Today, Hal Steinbrenner runs the budget, but Cashman seems like he’s in charge of everything else. That is why when he speaks it’s probably smart to listen. When he speaks to NoMaas.org, you’d damn well [...]
New York Yankees: Brian Cashman in Complete Control »
I was watching In The Line Of Fire the other night, one of those great early 90s movies that time seems to have completely forgotten. The general plot: A grizzled secret service agent (Clint Eastwood) must take down a sinister would-be presidential assassin (John Malkovich) before it's too late. A lot of Renee Russo pant suits are also [...]
“Anti-Fandom” Research Into The Yankees »
Greetings Bleacher Reporters! I’m Billy and I have been a contributor on this site for a few years now. Anyone who has read any of my articles knows that I am incredibly passionate about my teams, especially the New York Yankees. I am, like many on this site are or were at some time, a college student. I am a Communications Studies major at [...]
How Did Tony Kubek Break His Neck? »
Mary Lynne Munroe roots against the New York Yankees as much as the next woman, but even she felt sorry for Tony Kubek when he was hit in the throat by a ground ball that took a bad hop in the 1960 World Series. Kubek suffered a neck injury that might have led to his early retirement. Bill Virdon's Ground Ball Now don't get me [...]
2010 MLB Preview: What Happened to the New York »
When the New York Yankees won their 27th World Series crown in November, they did so with a 35-year-old designated hitter, a 36-year-old left fielder, a 37-year-old catcher, and a closer who would turn 40 just a few days after the Series ended. Two of those guys are gone now and two return a little older. The Yankee infield will not change [...]
Starting Joba Chamberlain Over Phil Hughes Is a »
Washington DC By Patrick Read As a blustery winter-cold blanketed the entire nation in snow—reminding all how bone-chilling cold global warmth can get—the ever expanding Yankee Universe has been once again set ablaze with mounting pressure over what’s come to be known as, “the debate.” And minions of Phil Hughes E-fans have been chiming [...]