Archive for June, 2012
Will the Yankees Pursue Cole Hamels with Andy Pettitte »
How do you lose when you win?When you are the New York Yankees and 40 percent of your starting rotation is sidelined by injury on the same day, that's how.The Yankees may have continued their winning ways by beating the Cleveland Indians Wednesday but losing CC Sabathia for perhaps two weeks because of a strained muscle and Andy Pettitte for up to [...]
Why Andy Pettitte’s Broken Ankle Is a Blessing »
Somewhere deep in the bowels of Yankee Stadium, Joe Girardi just put his head in his hands and said, "This day sucks."Wednesday has been one of those days for the New York Yankees. They may have finished off a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 5-4 victory, but they had to put their two best starting pitchers on the disabled [...]
New York Yankees: Phil Hughes Moves Front and Center »
On May 21 of this season, the Yankees looked like a disaster.They had fallen to a .500 record (21-21) and looked like an old and poorly constructed team. Mariano Rivera was out for the year. The rotation was in shambles. They were tied with the Red Sox for last place in the American League East.Then, something switched on for the team. They won 25 [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Why New York Yankees Rotation Must »
Nearly halfway through another baseball season and the New York Yankees are once again on top of baseball's toughest division.As per usual, the Bronx Bombers have slugged their way to the top of the American League East and are eyeing yet another postseason appearance.While hitting may be enough to secure the Yankees a playoff berth in 2012, [...]
Andy Pettitte: New York Yankees Pitcher to DL for 6 »
This is not a good day for the Yankees.On Wednesday morning, it was announced that CC Sabathia was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a groin strain and will likely be out until after the All-Star break.Just hours later, they got even worse news, as Andy Pettitte will be placed on the disabled list after suffering a fractured ankle from [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: New York Yankees Scouting »
In the month of June, the Yankees rotation was absolutely dominant.However, in a span of 24 hours, that dominant rotation may have taken a blow as CC Sabathia landed on the disabled list with a groin strain, and Andy Pettitte left in the fifth inning after being hit on the ankle by a ball hit by Indians Casey Kotchman.Yankees general manager Brian [...]
Why New York Yankees Would Make a Huge Mistake Not »
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman must be a great mingler at parties. He's probably that guy who walks around from group to group, injects himself into the conversation and then leaves feeling like he got something out of the experience.Makes sense, right? I mean, this is the kind of skill one simply has to accumulate through so many [...]
5 Pitchers the Yankees Could Trade for to Replace Andy »
So far, the Yankees have been able to weather the storm caused by injuries to left fielder Brett Gardner and closer Mariano Rivera.The storm moved to a category five hurricane today with the loss of Andy Pettitte, who suffered a broken ankle after being hit with a comebacker on the mound.To make matters even worse, staff ace CC Sabathia will [...]
New York Yankees: CC Sabathia Put on 15-Day DL, Freddy »
Ever since coming to the New York Yankees in 2009, CC Sabathia has been a workhorse and very durable.On Wednesday, the Yankees ace suffered his first setback regarding his health with the team.Bryan Hoch of MLB.com broke the news that the Yankees will place Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list with a Grade 1 strain of the adductor muscle near his [...]
CC Sabathia: New York Yankees Ace Placed on Disabled »
The New York Yankees have placed left-hander CC Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list with a right adductor strain, reports Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger.He reportedly first felt pain in the area in the fourth inning of Sunday's start against the New York Mets. After going for an MRI, it was revealed that he indeed had a Grade 1 strain in [...]