Archive for February, 2012
Hank Bauer Arrested by a Yankees Fan on Assault »
On May 21, 1957, Hank Bauer was arrested by New York Yankees fan Edwin Jones. Since neither the police nor the district attorney would act, Jones made a citizen's arrest. Bauer was booked, fingerprinted, photographed and arraigned on Jones' charge that the Yankees outfielder had punched him in the jaw at the Copacabana nightclub. Bauer was [...]
New York Yankees’ 2012 Season Outlook: Mark »
The New York Yankees always expect to be the best team in baseball and to win the World Series. 2012 is no different, as the Yankees are set to continue the trend of New York teams winning championships.After looking at a starting pitcher (Sabathia) and an outfielder (Swisher), we will turn the attention to the infield, with Yankees' [...]
New York Yankees: Will They Trade A.J. Burnett to the »
Over the last couple of days, the rumor mill has been heating up, right before spring training begins for the 2012 season.One name you see involved in trade rumors lately is Yankees starter A.J. Burnett.Burnett went 11-11 with a 5.15 ERA in 190 innings for the Yankees last season and has been a big disappointment since coming over to New York in [...]
MLB Free Agency: New York Yankees Search to Fill DH »
In the last two days, the New York Yankees have signed veterans Bill Hall and Russell Branyan to minor league deals. Of all the rumors we've heard about the possible candidates to fill the Yanks' DH spot, none have been signed as of yet, which makes me wonder if their solution could be in the minors already.All offseason long, we've heard how the [...]
New York Yankees: The 5 Most Important Moments for the »
Over the past 50 years, the New York Yankees have experienced many highs and lows. Through it all they have won eight world championships, more than any other team in Major League Baseball. To accomplish those titles, many special moments have had to occur. This article will look at the five most important moments for this [...]
New York Yankees: Breaking Down the Three Potential DH »
When the Super Bowl ends, a lot of fans who aren't into basketball and hockey immediately turn their attention to baseball season coming back.For me, I'm still on the high over the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl this week, but I am getting anxious for the 2012 season to kick off.The Yankees are almost set to break camp with their 2012 [...]
Yankees’ Lineup Projections, Part 8 of 9: Is »
If Brett Gardner steps it up this season, we could be witnessing quite the dynamic Yankees' lineup.Imagine a .300 hitter at the top of the lineup (or ninth—either way he's a table-setter), with 50+ stolen base potential and the ability to drive the ball into the gaps.Gardner, although never hitting above .277 in his career, could [...]
Alex Rodriguez: The Yankees’ Munificent, Winsome »
Alex Rodriguez is the greatest third baseman in New York Yankees history.He has hit more home runs in a single season that any Yankees right-handed batter, has won two MVP Awards, led the league in home runs twice as a Yankee and played on a world championship team. A-Rod has been with the Yankees since 2004. During that span, he has averaged a [...]
Bob Lorenz: YES Anchor Arrested for Drunk Driving »
Three-time Emmy Award-winning studio broadcaster for the New York Yankees on YES Network, Bob Lorenz, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Westport, Conn. and was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, according to WestportNow.com. The report states that Lorenz failed to submit to a breathalyzer test and that he [...]
New York Yankees’ 2012 Season Outlook: Nick »
The New York Yankees again are among the MLB teams that are favored to win the World Series in 2012. Their starting right fielder is still Nick Swisher and he will have a significant role for the Yankees' success.I started with C.C Sabathia and will now take an in-depth look at Nick Swisher and give an outlook for his 2012 [...]