Archive for July, 2010
Power Rankings Week 16: MLB Trade Rumors »
The July 31st trade deadline is right around the corner and it looks to be a very active couple of days. Teams like the Padres, Rangers, Reds, and White Sox are all contending—but need that extra piece of the puzzle to put them over the top. The Yankees recent injury woes leave them searching for a top flight starter. After missing out on [...]
New York Yankees Need AJ Burnett to Lose the Attitude »
New York Yankees starting pitcher AJ Burnett took the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday afternoon. Burnett was pulled in the third inning, marking his shortest outing in pinstripes. This time Burnett's frustrations got the better of him, which certainly did not go well over with his teammates. In the first inning Burnett gave up a [...]
Ivan Nova Should Replace Andy Pettitte, Not Sergio »
The Yankees' bullpen looked good today in relief of Andy Pettitte, who lest after two-thirds innings pitched due to a Grade 1 groin strain, which will keep him out a projected 4-5 weeks. This puts the Yankees in a very precarious position for several reasons. The bullpen has now pitched over 13 innings in the past two games, because of [...]
Andy Pettitte’s Groin Injury: Will New York »
Yankees ace Andy Pettitte left today’s game in the third inning with a Grade One left groin strain, and it has already been announced that he is expected to miss four or five weeks. Coupled with A.J. Burnett’s recent two-handed assault on a locker room door that left Burnett bloodied and his ego bruised, the Yankees will likely [...]
New York Yankees Notes: Andy Pettitte, Alex Rodriguez »
The Yankees won the series against the Rays this weekend as they beat them 9-5 in the rubber game Sunday afternoon. Here are some notes: The biggest news is that Andy Pettitte left the game in the third inning with a grade 1 groin strain. He’ll likely end up on the DL, but a grade 1 strain isn’t serious. Once the Yankees place [...]
Glaring Holes on the Yankees: How Are They in First? »
You really have to wonder about the Yankees. They currently have the best record in all of baseball, but in watching them play, their weaknesses are obvious. If you break the team down piece by piece, the best part of the team is the starting staff that includes CC Sabathia, Andy Pettitte, and Phil Hughes. They all [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Potential Relief Trade Candidates »
Currently, 43 percent of Bronx Baseball Daily readers would like to see the Yankees acquire bullpen help over another bat or rotation help. This led me to look into which relievers would be available at the trade deadline that the Yankees might target. Here is a list of the 10 best options that may be available: Kerry Wood – He’s [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Latest on Adam Dunn and the New York »
The Nationals haven’t liked the offers they’ve gotten for 1B/OF Adam Dunn and think the team will not be trading the veteran power hitter, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. The Nationals preference seems to be to sign an extension with Adam Dunn instead of trading him. The two sides haven’t been even close to one though so the [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Talk Cody Ross, Wes Helms »
There are a couple of reports out that have the Yankees discussing a deal with the Florida Marlins. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports had one which he states the Yankees have discussed OF Cody Ross with Florida, but notes that a deal for Ross may be a longshot as he expects their asking price to be too high for the Yankees. Rosenthal said that it is [...]
Yankee Notes: Marte, Robertson, Mitre, Laird, Yogi »
The big story of the day is AJ Burnett and his stupidity during the Yankees 10-5 loss against the second place Tampa Rays. Here are some other notes: Damaso Marte has been placed on the DL with inflammation in his left shoulder. LHP Boone Logan was called up to replace him. With Joba Chamberlain struggling, David Robertson may start, getting [...]