Archive for February, 2012
NY Yankees Trade Rumors: 8 Reasons to Deal for Andre »
This January, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman indicated that his team was in search of a quality DH. He also made it clear that he would prefer utilize his deep bullpen in a trade rather than acquiring a player from the free agent market. Naturally, a statement like this has sports fans making speculations as to who the next DH in pinstripes [...]
New York Yankees: The Most Underrated Player at Each »
The New York Yankees.Just about everyone in America knows of the Yankees. Just about everyone in America can name at least one Yankee player. That's what happens when you win 27 championships and dominate a sport like no other team.Everyone recognizes the Yankees' history and acknowledges that they have had many great teams. Even [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Possibly Dealing A.J. »
The Pittsburgh Pirates have possibly expressed interest in New York Yankees right-handed pitcher A.J. Burnett according to Ken Rosenthal. If the Pirates are willing to trade for Burnett, the Yankees should strongly consider the offer. For one thing, according to Joel Sherman, Burnett is owed $33 million over the next two seasons. Obviously, that [...]
New York Yankees: Manny Banuelos Extended an »
Left-handed pitching prospect Manny Banuelos has been extended an invitation to attend spring training with the New York Yankees. Banuelos is one of the top prospects in the Yankees’ farm system. Yankee fans have followed his success as he has progressed through the minor leagues, and are excited about his future. In 2010, he was promoted [...]
New York Yankees: Breaking Down the Non-Roster Invites »
It's the most wonderful time of the year...well, almost.With spring training almost upon us, teams and fans alike get a chance to see what they have to work with on the major league roster while seeing firsthand how some of their minor league prospects are developing.For those prospects, this is a chance for them to make an impression on their [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Big Name Prospects the Yankees »
The New York Yankees want to lower their payroll to $189 million by 2014. The best ways to lower payroll is to get younger and get rid of overpaid veterans. Players like A.J. Burnett and Rafael Soriano will be gone by 2014, so there goes a couple overpaid veterans, but what about younger players?Every team covets prospects but every team has a [...]
Yankees Lineup Projections, Part 7 of 9: Another Grand »
Curtis Granderson, following a down season in his first season with the Yankees in 2010, had an absolutely shocking 2011 season.Never before had he hit more than 30 home runs; he hit 41.Never before had he drove in more than 74 runs; he drove in 119.Never before had he scored more than 122 runs; he scored 136.Granderson, along with teammate Mark [...]
Jesus Montero: 10 ‘What Would Have Been’ »
Before Jesus Montero was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Michael Pineda, there was a fair amount of hype connected with the New York Yankees' top prospect. Scouts around the league marveled at the skills he had with the bat and the possibilities of what he could do in Yankee Stadium were endless. But all that excitement has been replaced by the [...]
A.J. Burnett: 5 Teams That Could Use the »
A fresh start would likely be in the best interests of A.J. Burnett and the New York Yankees. The Yankees' starting pitcher, who went 11-11 with a 5.15 ERA, struggled all season.Yankees' faithful have had enough of Burnett's overpriced mediocrity. Despite two years and $16.5 million remaining on his deal, many teams around the league [...]
New York Yankees: What Is Michael Pineda’s »
A few weeks ago, the New York Yankees bolstered their rotation by adding Hiroki Kuroda and Michael Pineda to a rotation that already includes stud CC Sabathia and upcoming star Ivan Nova.The 23-year-old phenom spent his rookie season playing for the small market Seattle Mariners, where he won nine games for a team that managed only 67 wins and [...]