Archive for December, 2010
MLB Rumors: Brandon Webb and Other Free Agents the New »
The Boston Red Sox have made the headlines this MLB offseason, signing free agent Carl Crawford and trading for Adrian Gonzalez. The New York Yankees struck out on Crawford, and were also turned down by free agent pitcher Cliff Lee, who chose to return to the Philadelphia Phillies.The Yankees have only re-signed major players this winter, [...]
MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Interested In Johnny »
According to Newsday's Ken Davidoff, the Yankees are interested in bringing Johnny Damon back to the Bronx. The report states that the Yankees are intending on bringing back Damon to use as a fourth outfielder and occasional DH. In 2011, the Yankees will utilize Jorge Posada full time as the DH and are expected to have Gardner, Granderson [...]
MLB Rumors: What Free Agents are Left for the New York »
The Boston Red Sox made their moves. Trading for Adrian Gonzalez and signing Carl Crawford has transformed the Red Sox from one of the better offensive teams in the league into the most feared lineup in the American League. The Philadelphia Phillies stole Cliff Lee right out from under the Yankees' nose. Imagine facing a playoff rotation of Lee, [...]
MLB Rumors: Andy Pettitte Has Not Begun Preseason Prep »
Via two tweets from Buster Olney of ESPN: "Something to keep in mind re Andy Pettitte: Normally, he would already be deep into his preparation for the upcoming season, but he is not currently preparing to pitch. If his final decision drags out too much longer, he will be behind schedule to prep for 2011." There hasn’t been much news at [...]
MLB Rumors: New York Yankees Have Interest in Jeff »
Via Jerry Crasnick of ESPN: LHP Jeff Francis has gotten calls from several clubs. Mets, Nationals, Pirates, Rangers and Yankees have varying degrees of interest. About a week ago we heard that the Yankees were open to signing some injury risk pitchers and one of the pitchers named as a possibility was Francis. Now we are hearing that the Yankees [...]
Johan Santana: the New York Yankees Should Trade For »
Since the Yankees failed in their quest to get Cliff Lee, the Yanks need to make a trade and make one now! They cannot go into the 2011 season with the same thin pitching staff that got them unceremoniously dismissed from the postseason. The Yankees need a solid No. 2 pitcher behind C.C. Sabathia and the Mets have him. Who should the Yankees go [...]
Was This Mickey Mantle’s Greatest Game with the »
Mickey Mantle failed to run out a ground ball in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader against the Washington Senators on Aug. 15, 1960. New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel immediately benched Mickey. It was an ignominious moment for the Yankees, Stengel and especially Mickey. The Yankees now trailed both the defending American [...]
New York Yankees: Is It Time to Worry About Andy »
Andy Pettitte has been saying he's going to retire for longer than he hasn't.It's become an annual event by now. The season ends, the leaves change color and No. 46 says he's going home. He's like the frustrated buddy in your fantasy football league who professes that each season will be his last. In the end, he always comes back. Just like [...]
Keeping Up with the Red Sox: 10 Potential Additions »
Are the Red Sox a lock to win the AL East?Sure looks like it at this juncture. Let's put it this way: The AL East is Boston's to lose. The trade for Adrian Gonzalez and the signing of Carl Crawford have been Boston's two major headline-grabbing moves. But what has really helped solidify Boston's top-dog status has been the team's recent effort to [...]
MLB Hot Stove: New York Yankees Are Pitching With What »
It is no secret that the New York Yankees are winning the biggest losers contest by a landslide this offseason. As they cross their fingers hoping Andy Pettitte sends word he wants to play, the waiting is making things look less hopeful. GM Brian Cashman made it clear: "He’s not in it. He’s told me not to rely on him, so [...]