Archive for June, 2012
Why New York Yankees Should Keep Rafael Soriano as »
There might have been speculation as to what the New York Yankees would do once David Robertson returns, but it appears Rafael Soriano has the closer role wrapped up for the time being, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.The Yankees intend to keep Rafael Soriano as the closer even after David Robertson's return from the disabled list, [...]
New York Yankees Prefer Matt Garza as Trade Target, »
Heading into June, we've all wondered what kind of help the Yankees would need if they want to make a run at October.I honestly feel they could use a bolster in the rotation and add a starting pitcher.According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Yankees have a trade target preference; liking Chicago Cubs starter Matt Garza and preferring him over [...]
New York Yankees Wise to Prefer Matt Garza over Zack »
With the state of the New York Yankees starting rotation not looking so good these days, it's more and more likely they will look to make a deal at the trade deadline.Two potential targets on the trade market could be Matt Garza and Zack Greinke, but according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Bombers would prefer Garza, while not having any [...]
Assigning Blame to Each Member of the New York »
Playing for the New York Yankees comes with high expectations. When those expectations aren't met, people start pointing fingers and passing out the blame. While I'm not a fan of the blame game, with an offense as potent as the New York Yankees, someone has to be at fault.Last week was a dark one in the New York Yankees clubhouse. The team [...]
Derek Jeter: Yankees Great Already Past Cal Ripken as »
New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter is within sight of Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. on the all-time hits list, and barring injury should overtake him sometime around the summer solstice.Though their career totals are crossing paths, Jeter continues to edge further ahead as the greatest shortstop in modern baseball, and perhaps of all [...]
Tyler Austin: Hot New York Yankees Outfield Prospect »
Mason Williams is one of the New York Yankees' most exciting outfield prospects.Emerging from out of nowhere, this fourth-round pick of the 2010 first-year player draft has burst onto the scene in the Yankees system.A sweet-swinging left-handed hitter, Williams has blazing speed that joins a terrific glove and solid right arm. But lurking [...]