Archive for March, 2010
Yankees Trade Rumors: Chad Gaudin and Sergio Mitre »
The offseason is over and the Yankees roster is pretty much set, but since they signed relief pitcher Chan Ho Park there has been a glut of relievers and something has got to give. Whether it be an injury or two that solves the logjam or even a trade—that has yet to be seen. Two of the pitchers that are seemingly on the bubble though are [...]
Hit and Run: Derek Jeter’s Contract, Nick »
Here are some newsworthy bits that didn’t quite have enough to make a story out of, but are important anyways: Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated spoke with some MLB executives that believe Derek Jeter will ask for a 6-year-deal which would cover him until he’s 42, the same age A-Rod will be when his contract expires. The [...]
2010 MLB Predictions: With the New York Yankees, If »
After spending enough money last offseason to bail out the U.S. economy, the Yankees did what everyone expected: They won World Series No. 27. However, the Yankees decided that they weren’t content with the team they had. Instead of keeping the team intact for another run, the Yankees blew up a decent chunk of their team and decided to [...]
Commentary on Baseball America’s Top 20 »
A year ago I looked at the Top 20 prospects from Baseball America's annual Top-100 list. So I figured that now would be a good time, with Spring Training beginning, to do a similar thing. I'll break it up into four posts this time. here are prospects No. 1 through No. 5.No. 1 Jason Heyward, OF, BravesOpening Day Age: 20 ETA: 2010 Nobody [...]
Marcus Thames Or Jamie Hoffmann For The New York »
Because the fifth outfielder is just that important. The two players are both right-handed hitters, but that is about the extent of their similarities. They both have their fair share of strengths and weaknesses, but the Yankees only have room for one on their roster. Marcus Thames's biggest strength is his power. For his career, he has hit a home [...]
Just Saying, Is All… | The Difference Between »
Preference is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Alex Rodriguez is a remarkable talent. He’s also, unfortunately, a relative tool. In 16 big league seasons, the New York Yankees third baseman has amassed Ruthian statistics—which would be better news if he weren’t doomed to be measured against the incalculable charm of Derek [...]
2010 MLB Predictions: Why Nick Johnson Can Be Trusted »
It's March, which means three things: 1) A friend or family member will do something (or someone) they regret on St. Patrick's Day; 2) Your genius will betray you in the form of busted NCAA brackets; and 3) You have a fantasy baseball draft on the horizon. If you're a serious fantasy player—and not that hack from accounting who asks if A-Rod [...]
A Plea for Bud Selig To Do Something »
The Yankees and the Pirates played their first exhibition games of the season this afternoon at Legends Field. It looked like a mismatch on paper even for a spring training game. Not only are the Yankees stacked right now, but their minor league system looks much better than the Pirates. That's what happens when a team has many resources to work [...]
New York Yankees’ Fifth-Starter Competition: Is »
The Yankees began their 2010 Grapefruit schedule with three pitchers entwined in what the Yankees label a "competition" for the last spot in their rotation. Chad Gaudin, Sergio Mitre, and Alfredo Aceves each pitched two scoreless innings in their first game action of 2010. However, regardless of their performance over the next month, I have [...]
2010 Potential Call-Ups: Colin Curtis »
Listed at 6′0″ 190 lbs., the Yankees drafted Colin Curtis in the 4th round of the 2006 draft out of Arizona State University. Just being drafted was an accomplishment for Curtis, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1999. Now 25 years old, he’s a plus defensive outfielder who can play all three outfield positions. Neither his arm nor [...]