Archive for May, 2012
New York Yankees: Why They Desperately Need a »
It's interesting how fast things can change.Roughly two weeks ago, the New York Yankees were riding high from beating their hated rivals the Boston Red Sox. They were on a roll and things seemed like they were going to come together for the team.Now, the Yankees lost Mariano Rivera for the season, the offense depends on the 37-year-old Derek Jeter [...]
Why Brian Cashman Is Making a Huge Mistake Calling Up »
Tuesday was an exciting day for New York Yankees fans, as general manager Brian Cashman announced that Andy Pettitte was officially returning to the team after a year in retirement and would start Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.The anticipation for Pettitte is understandable. He's one of the "Core Four" that restored the Yankees to [...]
David Robertson Spoils David Phelps’ Strong »
Let the "the Yankees need to go outside of the organization for a closer" debates begin.David Robertson was shaky in his first save of the season on Tuesday night against the Rays, but he completely failed to record the save on Wednesday night.David Phelps, in the second start of his career, let up zero runs in five innings.The combination of [...]
New York Yankees: Don’t Worry About Pitching »
The New York Yankees have had left-handed pitching prospect Manny Banuelos in development for some time, and there has been quite a bit of hype and excitement among fans.Last month, Banuelos was placed on the disabled list due to a back injury, and as unfortunate as it may be, it may have been good timing.He has had a difficult start to the 2012 [...]
Will Mariano Rivera Become the Yankees’ Version »
While both are exceptional athletes, there would appear to be little that Mariano Rivera and Peyton Manning have in common.If you take a second look, however, there is an analogy to be drawn between how the Indianapolis Colts dealt with Peyton Manning and his multiple neck surgeries and the decision the Yankees might face with Rivera in 2013.First [...]
Nick Swisher: Could the Yankees’ Right Fielder »
It's no secret that the Yankees' pitching staff has struggled out of the gates this season, and there may be a solution to that problem if Brian Cashman chooses to part with his right fielder.Nick Swisher will be a free agent this offseason, and it's unknown as to whether or not the team will be able to re-sign him given their new financial [...]
Derek Jeter MVP Resume: Can the New York Yankees »
Derek Jeter has stepped into a pinstriped time machine and killed expectations as a 37-year-old so far in 2012.Jeter is an early AL MVP candidate and batting like he's playing for Murderers' Row. The captain has had staggering numbers to begin the season and he will keep his pace going.If there's one man you don't want to bet against in baseball, [...]
Andy Pettitte: Are Yankees’ Pitching Concerns »
Andy Pettitte is slated to make his first start of the season this Sunday for Mother's Day and for the New York Yankees. It couldn't come at a better time, as their pitching has been lackluster this season. Injuries have plagued the Yanks pitching staff as a whole, and what was one of the deeper rotations in baseball has now become a shell of its [...]
Raul Ibanez Will Prove to Be More Valuable This Season »
Raul Ibanez has been a pleasant surprise so far for the New York Yankees.Many fans thought Ibanez would be an automatic out entering the regular season, as his spring training left much to be desired.Those fans couldn't have been more wrong.After Tuesday night's two home run performance against the Rays, Ibanez now has five home runs and 16 RBI on [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte to Make 2012 Debut »
After weeks of speculation, the wait is over and Andy Pettitte will be back.Aaron Gleeman of NBC's HardBallTalk reported that Pettitte will make his 2012 debut for the Yankees pitching at home against the Seattle Mariners.Pettitte has been pitching in extended spring training ever since he announced back in March that he was coming out of [...]