Archive for January, 2012
MLB Free Agency: New York Yankees Agree to Terms with »
News around the big leagues on Friday night was overshadowed by the trade between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, involving two highly valued prospects. It would send Jesus Montero to Seattle, and rookie All-Star Michael Pineda to fill out the rotation in the Bronx.However, New York did make another move that might finally give [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Montero for Pineda the Right »
Both the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners have been quiet this off season. It looked as if both teams were content to go into the season without making any major moves.Then it was reported that the Yankees and Mariners have agreed on a deal that will swap two of the top prospects in the game. The Yankees will send catcher Jesus [...]
Michael Pineda for Jesus Montero May Be a Bad Move for »
Friday night brought baseball fans a blockbuster deal between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The four-player swap will send catcher Jesus Montero and pitcher Hector Noesi to Seattle in exchange for 2011 breakout pitcher Michael Pineda as well as minor league pitcher Jose Campos. On the surface this seems like a great trade that [...]
MLB Trades: Yankees Trade Montero for Pineda and Sign »
After an offseason of near silence, the New York Yankees pulled the trigger on a trade today.As a result, C/DH Jesus Montero and RHP Hector Noesi go to the Seattle Mariners for RHP Michael Pineda and 19-year-old pitching prospect Jose Campos, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com.While the deal allows both teams to fill a glaring needs, it's hard to [...]
Jorge Posada Retirement: Where Does He Rank Among »
The New York Yankees have had their share of outstanding catchers over the past century, so where does Jorge Posada rank on that list?With the 40-year-old veteran reportedly set to announce his retirement in the next few weeks, let's count down the top 10 backstops in the storied history of this franchise...Begin Slideshow
Jorge Posada, Yankees Catcher, Expected to Retire from »
The 2011 season appeared to have been the last for Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, as Sweeny Murti is reporting that Posada will officially retire within the next few weeks. While acting primarily as a designated hitter and bench player, Posada hit .235 with 14 home runs and 44 RBI in 387 at-bats during the 2011 season.This is certainly not [...]
Bernie Williams: 5 Reasons the Yankees Legend Needs to »
Bernie Williams, one of the most loved Yankees by the fans, accomplished some impressive feats during his Yankee tenure. His success in pinstripes almost didn’t transpire earlier in his Yankee years. Williams had become the regular center fielder in 1993. George Steinbrenner considered trading him in 1995, but Buck Showalter, the [...]
Phil Hughes Will Be a Vital Part of the New York »
It might not be obvious now, but Phil Hughes will be one of the most watched and vital pieces to the New York Yankees' success in 2012. Hughes, in my opinion, will be the third starter barring a surprise (or not so surprising) lapse before the season starts. Success in that slot of the rotation will be important in giving the Bombers [...]
Curtis Granderson: Not DiMaggio or Mantle, but One of »
Let's get one thing straight. Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Bernie Williams and Earle Combs rank ahead of Curtis Granderson among New York Yankees' center fielders. All but Williams are in the Hall of Fame.It is unlikely that Granderson will ever be voted into the Hall of Fame, but for his era, Granderson is one of the best players in the [...]
New York Yankees: 3 Reasons Why the Yanks Will Win the »
While I read through articles and blogs, I come across many, Yankee fans and Yankee haters alike, that are filled with concerns about the 2012 season.Some may be justified, but some are nothing more than unnecessary fears that stem from the 2011 season.Some players dealt with injuries, and others battled through slumps.As a Yankee fan, I have to [...]