Archive for July, 2012
Yankees Trade Rumors: Updating Top 7 Impact Infield »
Eric Chavez is a disabled list-stint waiting to happen, there's a reason the Yankees are Jayson Nix's sixth team in five years and Eduardo Nunez, well...we've been down that road before.The fact of the matter is that while Alex Rodriguez is sidelined with a broken hand, the Yankees need to find someone that they can plug into the position on a [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: All the Hottest Chatter Heading »
The New York Yankees find themselves in a unique situation as the 2012 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches. With several players coming off the disabled list in the weeks and months ahead, New York has the ability to fill whatever needs it has from within. Thanks to a deep bench and a bullpen that has recovered nicely from the loss of Mariano [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte Suffers Setback, Still »
When we last checked up on the status of Andy Pettitte's recovery from a broken ankle, all signs were pointing in the right direction.According to Andrew Marchand of ESPN, the Yankees left-hander hit a snag in his road to recovery and has suffered a "slight setback."Marchand reported that during the first couple of weeks, Pettitte was healing [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Chase Headley the Best Answer to »
Chase Headley is a perfect fit for the New York Yankees and a viable solution to their third base dilemma. With Alex Rodriguez getting older and getting injured more often, the Yanks need to solidify their infield with both a talented fielder and hitter. Headley is both of the above. He is on track to have a career year in his sixth year in the [...]
MLB Rumors: Yankees Should Trade for Willie Bloomquist »
Brian Cashman must go big or stay home.According to the latest MLB rumors, if the New York Yankees pull the trigger on a trade-deadline deal, it’ll likely be for a third baseman. But if they have to make a move, it should be for a player that provides a significant upgrade. Wallace Matthews of ESPN reported this past week that Cashman was [...]
Yankees-Red Sox Live Blog: Follow the Sunday Night »
Welcome to tonight's live blog between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. The third and final game of the series will be featured on ESPN. Starting for the Yankees is Hiroki Kuroda while left-hander Felix Doubront will start for Boston. In the first game, the Yankees dominated Boston 10-3 behind a Curtis Granderson grand slam. In the [...]
Yankee Trade Rumors: Rafael Betancourt Would Make »
As the entire world knows, closer Mariano Rivera tore a knee ligament in May and is now being forced to watch from the sidelines. With 608 career saves, Rivera is easily the greatest closer to ever to play the game. So you would think that his absence would be devastating or, at the very least, have a negative impact. However, not only are [...]
MLB Rumors: Rafael Betancourt Would Be Great Addition »
The New York Yankees already started to tidy up for the stretch run with their acquisition of Ichiro Suzuki, but a deal for Colorado Rockies' reliever Rafael Betancourt would add depth and experience to the bullpen.The 37-year-old is 1-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 17 saves. According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, "Rafael Betancourt is attracting [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Would Be Wise to Steer »
After suffering a fractured hand due to being hit by a pitch, it was learned that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez would be out until the latter stage of the regular season. That instantly put the Yankees in the discussion to acquire San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley, but the Bronx Bombers should stay away.According to Joel [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Must Not Trade for »
The New York Yankees have been linked to San Diego Padres third-baseman Chase Headley (h/t Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports), but the 28-year-old would be an unnecessary addition to the Bronx Bombers.Even though Alex Rodriguez will be out for up to eight weeks with a broken hand, the Yankees don't need to splurge on an over-priced replacement like [...]