Archive for November, 2011
New York Yankees Joe Torre and Gary Sheffield Versus »
In baseball, as in all other areas, there is what the media report and then there is what really happened. The media, especially the New York media, often protect the New York Yankees. although at times, they can be brutal. On August 13, 2005, Gary Sheffield dropped a fly ball in the third inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Yankee [...]
MLB Trade Scenarios: Why NY Yankees Should Deal for »
Yes, my fellow Yankees fans, it's the offseason again, and for the second consecutive year the winter follows a disappointing season in the Bronx, with the Yankees' World Series hopes crushed by the Detroit Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS. It's the St. Louis Cardinals, not the Yankees, who are the 2011 champs, and right on cue, it's time to [...]
It’s Time for New York Yankee Fans to Say »
Moments after Alex Rodriguez sliced through the empty air to end the New York Yankees 2011 season, the cameras shot to a stunned Jorge Posada. Standing on the top step of the dugout, Posada gazed in disbelief. It was over. The series, the season, and his Yankee career had concluded. Speaking to the media a few minutes later, [...]
Ivan Nova: Can He Break the Recent Yankees Pitching »
Ivan Nova is pretty damn good.His 16-4 record and 3.70 ERA this past campaign has solidified that. Sure, he's still a little rough around the edges, and he should thank God that he's got the Yankees' mega-lineup to back him up, but there's no denying that this kid has the potential to be one of the best pitchers in the entire league.As of right [...]
Mickey Mantle and the Yankees Realized the End Was »
The Yankees discovered what it was to struggle in 1965. Aging stars, injuries and a lack of young players resulted in the end of the streak of five consecutive pennants that had started in 1960. Mickey Mantle had his first poor season since his rookie year of 1951, but he and the team never stopped trying. On June 22, the Yankees were in seventh [...]
Ralph Houk’s Advice Helped Lead to Mickey »
The month was January, the year was 1966, and the decision was that Mickey Mantle was going to retire. “When I came to New York a few days ago, I was seriously thinking of quitting. My shoulder hurts so much that I couldn’t even throw a ball, my legs will never be any better, and I was pretty discouraged. But Ralph Houk talked things [...]
25 Greatest Pitchers in New York Yankees History »
The New York Yankees have been recognized for their championships and superstars over the past 100 years. Babe Ruth hit booming home runs and set eternal records and Mickey Mantle dashed across the outfield, dazzling the world with his effortless ability. What can sometimes go unnoticed are the pitchers in pinstripes. Unlike the Atlanta [...]
MLB Free Agents 2012: New York Yankees Wisely Will »
We've hit November 3, 2011, which means only one thing: free agency in baseball can now begin.For the Yankees, it begins their quest to improve their team for another chance to make the postseason in 2012.Last winter, they pieced together the team, and it was one of the smarter offseasons for Yankees GM Brian Cashman. But this year, he needs to be [...]
Robinson Cano Wins Silver Slugger Award, Continues to »
It's official.Robinson Cano has been awarded the American League Silver Slugger award for the third time in his stellar career, accomplishing the feat in 2006, 2010, and now 2011.The 2011 accomplishment makes it back-to-back Silver Sluggers for Robi, and he becomes the first Yankee to win consecutive Silver Slugger Awards since Derek Jeter did [...]
MLB Free Agency: Should the Yankees Ask the Chicago »
We are on the verge of free agency beginning in baseball. It's about to get a lot more interesting this winter.At midnight, stars like Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes will become free agents and teams will bid for their services.As far as the New York Yankees go, they've already taken care of major parts of their free-agent [...]