Archive for December, 2010
MLB Rumors: Left-Handed Trade Options for New York »
Quite a few reports are saying that Cliff Lee has looked over the New York Yankees' seven-year, $161 million offer and the several offers made by the Texas Rangers. One offer made by Texas is generally a six-year deal with an option, which could easily be construed as a seven-year deal. It may be for a little less money than the Yankees offer, but [...]
MLB Offseason Report: Latest on the New York Yankees »
The New York Yankees fan base was in a state of bedlam yesterday afternoon, when there were reports on Twitter circulating and stating that Cliff Lee had rejected the Yankees offer. Immediately, the reaction was that Brian Cashman should throw more money in the deal. But later on, the rumors settled down as many did not know what to believe. Beat [...]
Cliff Lee: 5 Reasons New York Yankee Fans Should Relax »
If you search for "#clifflee" on Twitter, you will find an ongoing slew of tweets as folks await his long overdue decision about where he'll play in 2011. While Ranger fans are certainly interested and hopeful, some Yankee fans seem despondent at the thought of the left-hander not coming to the Bronx.Here are five reasons the Yankee faithful [...]
Curt Flood And Five MLB Players Who Changed The Free »
Curt Flood was one of the most influential baseball players of all time, and he did it off of the field. In 1969, Flood challenged baseball's reserve clause and refused to play after being traded and took his case to the Supreme Court, thus changing baseball's free agency game forever. Here are a few MLB players who [...]
Cliff Lee: The New York Yankees or the Texas Rangers? »
The Cliff Lee decision, barring any unforeseen final efforts like the Nationals offering Jayson Werth-like money, seems to be narrowed down to the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees. If both are offering seven-year deals and both are dangling similar amounts of money, then what might be the tipping point for Lee? I would argue that the [...]
Edge of a Cliff: If Cliff Lee Does Not Sign With the »
Cliff Lee, Cliff Lee, Cliff Lee. Did I mention Cliff Lee? If you're Brian Cashman, a Yankee fan or anyone living in or near New York, you are probably beginning to get tired of hearing the name of someone who, as of right now, has nothing to do with the New York Yankees. Sure, Lee is worth the hype. After leading the league with a 2.54 ERA and [...]
Russell Martin: Does Yankees’ Interest Mean »
The New York Yankees have made an offer to free agent catcher Russell Martin. They have made it clear to Martin and his agent that they view him as a "starting catcher." At the beginning of the off-season, the Yankees had told long-time catcher Jorge Posada that they would be moving him towards the role of DH and away from an everyday catcher [...]
Nick Swisher: New York Yankees Star Weds TV Star »
Nick Swisher: New York Yankees Star Weds TV Star Joanna Garcia Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees will wed his fiance Joanna Garcia this weekend in Palm Beach, Florida. Swisher and Garcia have been engaged since May, and according to NYDailyNews.com, this will be quite a large wedding with about 375 guests. You may recognize Joanna [...]
Cliff Lee’s Pending Decision Affects New York »
The waiting game continues as the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers hold their collective breaths in the wake of Cliff Lee’s looming decision over where he will play for the next six or seven years. Both teams know that Lee is a difference maker and will be paid accordingly. According to SI’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees have a big [...]
Russell Martin To New York Yankees In Preparation Of »
The New York Yankees have reportedly offered former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin a one-year contract, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Martin had an awful 2010 season, serving as one of the major disappointments for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Martin played in just 97 games, hitting .248 with five HR, 26 RBI and [...]