Archive for September, 2012
Yankees: My Plea for Rafael Soriano »
The 2012 MLB season is as exciting as ever, but thanks to the media to divert the attention, while at the same time putting Yankee Universe into a tizzy, about something that has nothing to do with it. So, it came as no surprise when I read, courtesy of CBSSports.com Jon Heyman, that the return of closer Rafael Soriano for 2013 was really in [...]
MLB Free-Agent Scenarios: 5 Options for Yankees to »
Nick Swisher is set to be a free agent at the culmination of the 2012 season and that could leave the New York Yankees looking for a replacement shortly thereafter. Rumors have been circulating that Swisher could be looking at a Jayson Werth-type deal that would pay him around seven years and $126 million. The question for the Yanks will be is if [...]
New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays September 19-20 »
The Toronto Blue Jays are a big part of what stands between the New York Yankees and another American League East division title. The Yankees will try and dispatch their division mates to the north en route to another postseason and they'll get help from an old friend who returns to start this afternoon at Yankee Stadium.The Yankees are 6-5 [...]
New York Yankees: Is the Starting Pitching Finally »
Tuesday night was supposed to be a homecoming on several levels. Obviously, the return of Andy Pettitte after a shattered ankle would bring the fans to their feet in support of the gutty veteran. But even more importantly, for the first time since mid-June the starting pitching staff would stand firmly intact and injury free. However, Mother [...]
Can Yankees Prospect Eduardo Nunez’s Defense »
For the last three seasons, Eduardo Nunez has served as the New York Yankees utility infielder thanks to his versatility and speed. He’s filled in at both shortstop and third base in the wake of injuries to either Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriguez and, at times, was a suitable replacement. However, despite his athleticism and tools, Nunez has [...]
New York Yankees: Why Nick Swisher Won’t Be Back »
Nick Swisher is a good Yankee.In almost four full seasons, he has a .362 on-base percentage and 101 home runs. He's a decent right fielder and has proven his worth at first base in 2012 while Mark Teixeira deals with a calf injury. He's also a clubhouse and fan favorite.Unfortunately for Swisher, who has embraced New York, his days as a [...]
Why Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera Will Both Return in »
The New York Yankees were supposed to see a familiar face out on the mound on Tuesday night for the first time in a couple of months, but Mother Nature had other plans.Veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte, out since June with a broken left ankle, was set to start for the Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium, as Wallace Matthews of [...]
New York Yankees: 4 Moves That Could Reshape the Yanks »
To this point, the 2012 MLB season has been a year of ups and downs for the Yankees. After emerging as one of baseball's best over the summer, New York has seen a 10-game division lead evaporate over recent months, creating suspense in the standings and chaos in the city that never sleeps. Such struggles may have sparked midseason changes [...]
Yankees Look to Andy Pettitte to Guide Them to »
The Yankees have always relied heavily on the powerful left arm of Andy Pettitte and starting tomorrow afternoon, they'll call on one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history to help lead them back to the promised land once again.Following a nearly three-month hiatus, Andy Pettitte will make his long-awaited 10th start of the season [...]
New York Yankees: Should Hiroki Kuroda or CC Sabathia »
Carsten Charles Sabathia has been the most dependable pitcher for the New York Yankees since 2009. He has won 19 or more games every year since dawning the pinstripes, and helped lead the Bombers to their 27th World Championship in 2009. So why would Joe Girardi even consider starting Hiroki Kuroda in a Wild Card Playoff? The stats [...]