Archive for July, 2010
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays: Can CC Break »
New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia will square off against Tampa Bay Rays James Shields, in the third and final game of this series. Let’s check out this matchup: Tampa Bay Rays: James Shields (9-9) James Shields is a lights-out pitcher, if you are referring to his high strikeout numbers. In 2010 Shields has posted 122 strikeouts over 135 [...]
How the Yankees New Additions Fit and What’s »
The Yankees were among the busiest teams at the trade deadline yesterday, significantly changing their roster in hopes of another World Series title. Each new player coming in will have a role to play, while the players they're replacing will move on to different things themselves.Begin Slideshow
Robinson Cano’s Home Run Lifts New York Yankees »
Robinson Cano had another MVP performance again tonight. His home run in the top of ninth inning gave the New York Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Tamp Bay Rays. And more importantly, the Yankees will maintain their AL East division lead when leaving St. Petersburg after tomorrow’s game. Tonight’s match was filled with [...]
NY Yankees Acquire Three Players: Who Will Make »
The New York Yankees acquired three veterans by the July 31st trade deadline. The three players are Austin Kearns, Kerry Wood from the Cleveland Indians, and Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros. Last year, the Yankees acquired Jerry Hairston Jr., and he was a key to their World Series Championship. We all know these three new Yankees can [...]
Yankees Win! The Newest Additions to the Bronx Bombers »
The Yankees have struck again at this year's deadline. The Bronx was rumored to be the destination of many players this deadline. With their newest additions, the lineup, bench, and bullpen improved significantly. Even without the acquisition of Cliff Lee or Dan Haren, I still think the Yankees are in good shape. How did the Yankees do this [...]
New York Yankees Acquire Lance Berkman And Austin »
What would a trade deadline be without the New York Yankees getting involved? After kicking the tires on pitchers Cliff Lee and Dan Haren, the Yankees decided to go in a different direction on Friday by adding some offense. The Yankees on Friday acquired 1B Lance Berkman from the Houston Astros for Mark Melancon and Jimmy Paredes. Then they traded [...]
MLB Trade Deadline: Yankees Acquire Kerry Wood, Pass »
The Yankees made it one of their priorities to add a reliever to the team at the trade deadline. Octavio Dotel of the Pirates has been on fire this season. There was speculation that the Yankees may have been in on Dotel earlier in the season but that has all fallen apart. The Yankees considered him a bad addition to the clubhouse, when he was [...]
Welcome to The Bronx: Yankees Pick Up Lance Berkman »
The 2010 MB Trade Deadline has arrived, and all signs were pointing that no really big move was going to be made ever since the Cliff Lee trade fell through. But Brian Cashman and the Yankees front office made a move that would have the Boss proud. The Yankees completed their deal with the Houston Astros for Lance Berkman. Mark Melancon and [...]
MLB Trade Deadline: Former Yankee Ted Lilly Headed To »
Former New York Yankees manager, Joe Torre, will be reuniting with one of his former pitchers. Ted Lilly is reportedly on his way to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Chicago Cubs. The Los Angeles Dodgers are buyers at the trade deadline as they have just completed a deal with the Chicago Cubs to try for a playoff push. Here is the outline of the [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Latest Deadline Buzz »
The last we heard, the Yankees were still looking to deal and were specifically looking for an infielder who would be an upgrade on Ramiro Pena and a way to help their bullpen, even if it meant acquiring a starter so they can move Phil Hughes to the pen. Here is the latest: Ken Rosenthal reports that the Yankees are still calling teams to [...]