Archive for October, 2011
David Ortiz Considers Yankees: How Would Fans Receive »
Why do I feel like I'm experiencing deja vu?Probably because three days ago, David Ortiz was the "cover boy" of my story on "10 Big Names the Yanks Should Target." Now Ortiz has opened the door a little wider, speculating that he would give serious consideration to joining the Yankees if the opportunity presented itself:It's great from what I [...]
CC Sabathia Free Agent Rumors: 10 Teams That Will Be »
CC Sabathia is not ready to say so yet, but the New York Yankees ace will most likely opt out of his contract at season's end. Sabathia signed for seven years prior to 2009, but stands to gain at least $10 million by forgoing the final four years of that contract and hitting the open market in November.The Boston Red Sox will be one interested [...]
David Ortiz: Why Big Papi Was Just What Yankees Were »
David Ortiz has grown exhausted with the drama of the Boston Red Sox and may have plans to take his bat to New York. Big Papi made a stunning revelation during an interview with ESPN’s Colleen Dominguez that the state of Red Sox Nation could have him contemplating putting on the pinstripes of the Yankees. "That's something I gotta think [...]
MLB Rumors: With Red Sox Mess, Does David Ortiz Want »
Since September 1, it hasn't been a good time to be a fan of the Boston Red Sox.After being in the lead for the entire month for the American League Wild Card, they completely collapsed, went 7-20 for the month and watched the Tampa Bay Rays take the final playoff spot on the final day of the season.Then, long-time manager Terry Francona and the [...]
New York Yankees Need Mark Teixeira to Work with Kevin »
Brian Cashman, call the doctor. Please. Mark Teixeira needs Curtis Granderson treatment from Kevin Long. Well, reverse Curtis Granderson treatment, actually. Teixeira, the New York Yankees' switch-hitting first baseman, struggled against right-handed pitching all season, hitting just .224 from the left side of the plate. As a lefty, Teixeira [...]
David Ortiz Considers NY Yankees: 5 Reasons it is a »
David Ortiz indicated in an interview with ESPN's Colleen Dominguez on Wednesday that he would consider signing with the New York Yankees. While there has been no indication that Brian Cashman and the Bronx Bombers have any interest in Ortiz, when a Red Sox player says he would play for the hated Yankees, you have to take [...]
Brian Cashman: Could He Replace Theo Epstein in »
Theo Epstein has moved from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs. Is it possible that New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman could go to Boston to replace Epstein?When asked about the Red Sox opening, Cashman simply stated, "I have a job." While that is true, Cashman's contract with the New York Yankees expires on October 31 and at that point, [...]
CC Sabathia: Why the New York Yankees Shouldn’t »
Unless he's the biggest moron in MLB history, CC Sabathia will opt-out of his contract with the New York Yankees in search of more years and more money. And who can blame him? Now, should the Yankees give him what he wants? My pride says no, but my brain says yes. However, the Yankees' ace is the best option the Bombers will have moving forward. [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Teams Who Might Trade for A-Rod »
Alex Rodriguez is one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports. Ever since he signed his 10-year, $250 million contract with the Texas Rangers he has been in the eye of a baseball hurricane. And playing in New York has only magnified the storm.Let me state upfront that I actually like the guy and think that the 2009 Yankee World [...]
2012 MLB Free Agency: What’s Next for Jorge »
Now that Jorge Posada's uncomfortable 2011 is over, he's faced with an even more uncomfortable situation: deciding what to do next.After a brilliant run with the Yankees, Posada's numbers and playing time dwindled in 2011. It is clear that he's in the final stages of his career.At a crossroads, Posada knows it's unlikely that he will be returning [...]