Archive for December, 2010
Outfielder Carl Crawford the Newest New York Yankee? »
Buster Olney of ESPN reports that the New York Yankees are very much "engaged in conversations" with Carl Crawford's representation. But would that be a good thing for the Yankees if he were indeed signed to wear the glorious pinstripes? There is no denying how great of a player Carl Crawford is. Crawford has accumulated a lifetime batting average [...]
Derek Jeter To Third Base and Other Changes the »
The Yankees need to set the wheels of change in motion, slowly, even though their fans may not want to yet. Yankees fans can be loyal to a fault. We demand that the Yankees continue to win, and demand that they win with the players we have grown to love on the field. Those players have this terrible habit of aging, and that can have a negative [...]
New York Yankee Roulette: Who Will They Keep and Who »
There has been a lot of talk surrounding the New York Yankees this off-season like usual. Does Derek Jeter return? Does Andy Pettitte give it one more? Do they acquire Cliff Lee?It boils down to a bunch of different scenarios this off-season. The Yankees can do any number of moves this year and have already started changing up their team for next [...]
Derek Jeter’s Other Offers: Where Are They? »
This is going to sound mean. In fact, it will be in tune with the entire Yankees game plan this offseason. Derek Jeter...where are the other offers that you're looking for to make the Yankees increase their three-year, $45 million offer? Oh, they're nowhere to be found? How long has it been since Brian Cashman told you to go look for a better [...]
MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Re-Sign Mariano Rivera to »
The Yankees have been a very active team this offseason. They've been working hard to re-sign Derek Jeter, waiting to hear on Andy Pettitte's 2011 decision and negotiating to bring in Cliff Lee. While they continue to do both of those, they were able to bring back the most dominant closer in the game today. Mariano Rivera will re-sign with the [...]
New York Yankees: The Bombers, Mariano Rivera Reach »
It is being reported that the New York Yankees and closer Mariano Rivera have reached a two-year deal worth $30 million. Rivera was originally asking for about $18 million a year and he got very close to that. This is an extremely important move for the Yankees because they get their closer back, and this also may persuade Derek Jeter to [...]
Mariano Rivera: Sandman Returns To the New York »
Metallica's "Enter Sandman" will be playing over New Yankee Stadium's loud speakers for at least two more seasons. Mariano Rivera just signed a two-year deal that will be worth around $30 million. In comparison it's virtually the same deal he has had the last three seasons in which he has made $15 million each year. Rivera is coming off another [...]
MLB Hot Stove: Enter Sandman as the Greatest Ever »
Phew! Rumor has it that the greatest closer in the history of baseball will stay in pinstripes. That is great news for the New York Yankees who are said to be re-signing Mariano Rivera for two more years at $30 million. Rumor has it that two of the Bombers' biggest rivals, the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels, tried to steal Mo from New [...]
Hold On, Yankees: Hardball Negiotiations For the »
For 15 years, Derek Jeter has worn the immortal pinstripes. In that time, he has made a name for himself, becoming the first Yankees captain since the retirement of Don Mattingly, bringing the world renowned New York Yankees five more titles and ultimately becoming the Yankees all-time hit leader and becoming 74 hits away from [...]
The New York Yankees Should Sign Derek Jeter (If You »
This sure got ugly, didn't it? Who could have seen this coming? The Yankees arguing about money with their captain. Everybody knows money doesn't mean anything to the Yankees, just get him signed already Cashman! Funny thing is if money really doesn't mean anything to the Yankees it makes signing Jeter long term even worse. When you take [...]