Archive for June, 2010
Yankees vs. Orioles: Arrieta Impressive in Major »
Baltimore rookie pitcher Jake Arrieta had the difficult task of facing the New York Yankees in his major league debut. However, Arrieta held the powerful Yankees offense in check and picked up his first big league win in the Orioles' 4-3 win Thursday night at Camden Yards. Baltimore ended a 10-game losing streak to New York and avoided being swept [...]
New York Yankees: Prospect Dellin Betances Makes 2010 »
It seems like Dellin Betances has been in the New York Yankee's system forever. And for Betances, who was considered a top minor league pitcher, it has been. He is considered one of the true No. 1 type pitchers in the Yankee system. Drafted in the 8th round of the 2006 draft, Betances was stolen by the Yankees from a full ride to [...]
Fantasy Baseball Scouting Report: Brett Gardner »
There certainly were conflicting theories about Brett Gardner as we headed into 2010. Some people thought he could mature into an everyday player for the Yankees, including being a tremendous source of stolen bases. Others thought that he would be exposed by major league pitching with regular playing time. Thus far, those who [...]
If Cliff Lee Comes To the New York Yankees, Who Goes? »
Well, the Yankees are looking to make a big splash. Again. With rumors surrounding the Yankees and Cliff Lee in a possible trade, you cannot help but wonder two things: 1. Who do the Yankees trade away? 2. Who is out of the starting rotation? First, you need to remember that this might not necessarily happen through a trade. Lee is in his final [...]
Cito Culver Is New York Yankees’ 2010 First »
With their first round pick, 32nd overall, in the 2010 amateur draft the Yankees selected 17-year-old Rochester, NY native Christopher “Cito” Culver. Culver is a switch-hitting shortstop with four strong tools who the Yankees see as a possible replacement for Derek Jeter. Here is what Baseball America had to say about him: Hidden away [...]
Brett Gardner Will Undergo MRI for Thumb: Will Yankees »
Last season Brett Gardner broke his thumb while playing in the outfield, and the injury caused him to spend over a month on the DL. This season, that was mostly an afterthought until the other day, when the Yankees pulled Gardner from the lineup. After the game manager Joe Girardi informed reporters of the reason, and Gardner told them that the [...]
A Face Not Even Mom Could Love: Sports 15 Ugliest »
How does this guy get so much tail? His head looks like it was built with Lego blocks. However, he probably nailed the photographer after this photo shoot. It's the Jeter way. Which leads me to the following list. I ranked these putrid mugs in descending order from least of the gross to the King of the gross. The Mt. Everest of Ugly, if you [...]
Arodys Vizcaino, Ex-Yankees Prospect, Excels and »
Javier Vazquez is a free agent after this season, but a reminder of his acquisition may haunt the Yankees long after he’s gone. Arodys Vizcaino, the 19-year-old former Yankees pitching prospect given away in the trade for the embattled Vazquez, is annihilating his competition at Rome, Atlanta’s Single-A affiliate. Vizcaino is 9-3 with [...]
2010 MLB Draft Results: Yankees Draft Summary, Rounds »
The draft is over and on the final day the Yankees selected rounds 31-50. In total they got 11 pitchers, six righties and five lefties, two catchers, and seven outfielders. Here is the round by round break down: 31. James Gibson, RHP, Florida Atlantic – Jr 32. Kramer Sneed, LHP, Barton College – Jr 33. Michael Hachadorian, RHP, San [...]
Robinson Cano Taking Game to New Level with New York »
Robinson Cano doesn’t get the publicity of Yankee teammates Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Mark Teixeira, but he is having the best season of any Yankee position player in 2010. He is currently leading the majors in hitting with a .376 average and is fourth in the majors in runs batted in with 46 with only Miguel Cabrera, Vladimir [...]