Archive for July, 2012
MLB Draft Signings 2012: How Ty Hensley Will Help New »
Ty Hensley is the New York Yankees' newest first-round pick, and after signing the No. 30 overall pick, the Bronx Bombers will look to groom him for the long term as a pitcher, hopefully in the starting rotation.Let's take a look at the deal Hensley and the Yankees inked, according to Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game USA (via Twitter): Confirmed: [...]
New York Yankees Add Outfield Depth by Signing Kosuke »
While the New York Yankees resumed their second half of the 2012 season by beating the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Friday night, Brian Cashman was looking for ways to improve the team.According to Mark Carig of the Newark Star Ledger, the Bombers signed veteran outfielder Kosuke Fukudome to a minor league deal. From the Yankees: OF Kosuke Fukudome [...]
Ty Hensley and New York Yankees Agree on $1.2 Million »
After taking negotiations down to the wire, first-round pick Ty Hensley and the New York Yankees have agreed on a $1.2 million signing bonus, below the $1.6 million recommendation for the No. 30 overall pick.Kendall Rogers of Perfect Game USA broke the news: Confirmed: #Yankees ink first-round pick, RHP Ty Hensley, for $1.2 million. Full pick [...]
MLB Trade Speculation: 4 Underrated Players Yankees »
This trade deadline, everyone is going to be paying attention to the big names, the game-changers that will be on the move. Guys like Zack Greinke, Cole Hamels, Matt Garza and Ryan Dempster, guys that can single-handedly determine the outcome of not only a division race, but a postseason series. But sometimes, it's the moves we don't [...]
Whether It’s a Pot or a Drink, Reggie Jackson Is »
This article is part of The Fan ManifestoOver the course of our lifetime, there are always those embarrassing foot in the mouth situations we deeply regret. Sometimes for years we are haunted by the idiocy we sprayed during that fateful moment that to this day dance in our conscience.Hall of fame hockey player Brett Hull had his [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Acquiring Matt Garza Would »
The New York Yankees are in a prime position going into the second half of the season, but acquiring Chicago Cubs’ starter Matt Garza would secure them the AL East crown. With baseball’s best record going into the All-Star break, the Yankees might feel comfortable, but they shouldn’t. Despite the AL East being as competitive as [...]
Angels vs. Yankees: Live Stream, Injuries, Pitching »
The Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees will begin the second half with a marquee series at Yankee Stadium. Both teams were among the American League favorites heading into the season and that's still the case. Los Angeles got off to a slow start, mostly due to a slumping Albert Pujols, but the team's star acquisition has started hitting like [...]
New York Yankees: Updating Progress of Top 5 Active »
In April I wrote a piece cataloging the progress of the top five active New York Yankees draft picks from 2011.Being so early in the season, I was able to provide a brief synopsis for each pick. Yet, from a statistical standpoint, many of the draft picks had barely taken to the field. Now July, Yank prospects Jordan Cote (pitcher), Dante Bichette [...]
New York Yankees: Playing Overrated or Underrated with »
Fans of the New York Yankees don't like it when other fans and writers refer to one of the Bronx Bombers as being "overrated."To that end, they're just like any other population of fans. The key difference is that Yankee fans have to put up with people calling their favorite players overrated a lot more often. It's because people hate the Yankees, [...]
MLB Trade Deadline 2012: Why the New York Yankees »
The 2012 New York Yankees (52-33) thrived during the season's first half. However, that doesn't mean they should shy away from personnel changes.In fact, I recommend that they deal pitcher Freddy Garcia before July 31, the non-waiver trade deadline.The Venezuelan right-hander was devoured by opposing lineups in April (0-2, 12.51 ERA, 1.159 OPS [...]