Archive for January, 2012
Yankees Should Add Fielder After Acquiring Kuroda and »
With the additions of Michael Pineda and Hiroki Kuroda, the Yankees have themselves a deep rotation. Getting Michael Pineda was pretty costly though, losing C/DH Jesus Montero in the process. The loss of a young power bat is something the Yankees are going to miss unless they go out and sign Prince Fielder.The Yankees are in need of youth, which [...]
Jesus Montero Traded for Michael Pineda: 11 Reasons »
In a move to address their pitching situation, the New York Yankees shipped off their top prospect, Jesus Montero, in return for Michael Pineda of the Seattle Mariners.On the surface, this looks like the deal the Yanks needed. But taking a closer look, it doesn't appear so hot after all.Here are 11 reasons why the Bombers made a huge mistake.Begin [...]
Hiroki Kuroda and Michael Pineda Make New York Yankees »
On Friday the 13th, the New York Yankees rose from the dead, made some noise and acquired two starting pitchers that will make them favorites to repeat as division champions.The Bronx Bombers dealt prized catching prospect Jesus Montero to Seattle in exchange for 22-year-old Michael Pineda. They also agreed to terms with free-agent pitcher Hiroki [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: NY Yankees Solidify Rotation with »
Go west, young man, go west. That's Montero’s destiny.It was finally fulfilled today, when the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners partnered up again for a trade involving Jesus Montero. No, King Felix was not involved. Instead, the No. 2 ace and Rookie of the Year candidate, Michael Pineda, was the headliner.The Yankees shipped off [...]
Yankees Acquire Pineda, Sign Kuroda: Re-Ranking the AL »
It seems as if the New York Yankees weren't sleeping during this offseason after all. It has been confirmed via MLB that the Yankees will send top hitting prospect Jesus Montero, along with Hector Noesi, to the Seattle Mariners for top pitching prospect Michael Pineda, along with Jose Campos.Just minutes after that deal was announced, [...]
New York Yankees: Why Recent Acquisitions Make Them »
As I reflected on the New York Yankees following their 2011 Division Series loss to the Detroit Tigers, the feeling was not optimistic, to say the least. While I was very proud of the 2011 team and all they accomplished given the pitching rotation in place, I certainly doubted the future of the team.The lineup looked great without question; [...]
MLB Trade News: Brian Cashman’s Pitching »
Whether you like the trade of Jesus Montero and Hector Noesi for Michael Pineda and Jose Campos or not—and to be clear, this writer does not—you have to think that Brian Cashman is absolutely relishing the role he's played in all of this.This is the kind of deal that makes Cashman feel good about himself, the kind he would [...]
New York Yankees Set to Acquire Kuroda, Pineda and »
The New York Yankees' quiet winter came to an end in a loud way on Friday night, when they traded power-hitting catcher Jesus Montero along with Hector Noesi to the Seattle Mariners for top pitching prospect Michael Pineda and Minor League hurler Jose Campos (via MLB.com)Just about an hour later, news broke that New York's rotation would be [...]
Analyzing What the Yankees-Mariners Michael Pineda »
Despite laying quietly in the weeds for the entire offseason, the New York Yankees were extremely busy on Friday, making great strides in shoring up a starting rotation that had a lot of holes in 2011 and was a question mark heading into 2012. First, they traded their top prospect and potential stud catcher/DH Jesus Montero to Seattle for [...]
Yankees Sign Hiroki Kuroda: A Busy Night in the Bronx »
What a night.First, Jesus Montero gets shipped out of town for Michael Pineda, and now Brian Cashman finally gets the Japanese pitcher he has lusted after for almost a year.While Hiroki Kuroda is no spring chicken—the righty turns 37 next month—the Yankees have signed him to a one-year deal for between $10 and $11 million, pending a [...]