Archive for October, 2012
New York Yankees’ Biggest Needs Heading into »
As the sun set on the Bronx Bombers’ season last week, the free agency rumors were already spreading. The Yankees have a long list of players that will be free agents including: Nick Swisher, Russell Martin, Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Ichiro Suzuki, Raul Ibanez, Derek Lowe, Eric Chavez, Andruw Jones and Freddy Garcia. [...]
New York Yankees: The Complete Preview and Guide to »
For the third time in six years, the New York Yankees season ended at the hands of the Detroit Tigers.The Yankees were swept in four games by the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series and headed home with a lot of question marks surrounding 2013.Despite winning the American League East and owning the A.L.'s best record in 2012, [...]
Is Josh Hamilton or Joe Mauer the Better Splash to Fix »
Following a disappointing postseason effort in which they hit a meager .188 as a team and scored just 22 runs in nine games, the New York Yankees could be headed for a shakeup this offseason.Stars Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson, Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher all hit under .200 in the postseason, and while Cano will remain an integral part at [...]
Michael Pineda: Latest Bad News on New York Yankees »
After missing all of 2012 due to injury, New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda may not take the mound until later than originally expected in 2013.In an interview with Ian O'Connor on ESPNNewYork 98.7 FM (per ESPNNewYork.com), Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave the latest update on Pineda's status for next season.On Michael Pineda's [...]
New York Yankees: 4 Critical Offseason Moves That Need »
As the 2012 postseason has finally come to a merciful end for the New York Yankees, the organization must again prepare to look ahead. The season lasted a little longer than it did last year for the Yankees, of course. however, the Yankees would likely have traded the additional four games played for an early vacation if they had known they would [...]
Chances of Each New York Yankees Player Returning to »
The New York Yankees won 95 games in 2012, won the American League East and were bounced from the American League Championship Series by the Detroit Tigers in four games. Such a disappointing ending could mean some key players from this year's team won't be back next season. Let's take a look at the chances of each Yankee returning next [...]
New York Yankees: 7 Free Agents the Club Must Avoid »
While the disappointment of the American League Championship Series is still lingering with many Yankee fans, including myself, it is time to start turning our attention to the off-season. The Yankees have several players whose contracts have expired and many big decisions that must be made in the coming months. While general manager [...]
New York Yankees: A Look at What Really Happened »
In the wake of their four-game sweep out of the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees have had to endure an onslaught of finger-pointing and harsh criticism for their anemic results against the Detroit Tigers.It seems that everyone from the most casual of fans to the so-called "experts" have taken to social media sites and more [...]
CC Sabathia: Elbow Injury to Ace Pitcher Makes »
As if the New York Yankees needed more bad news following one of the worst American League Championship Series performances in franchise history, CC Sabathia is dealing with some kind of elbow problem. According to Peter Botte of the New York Daily News, Sabathia will be going to see Dr. James Andrews to get his left elbow examined:The Yanks [...]
Bronx Bummers: In the End, Yankees Are Who Most of Us »
"Dear Yankees, we don't date losers! Signed New Yorkers."That was the headline on the front page of the New York Post the day after the Yankees were swept out of the ALCS by the Detroit Tigers, relaying the overwhelming sentiment of disgust and disappointment that has swept through Yankee nation.I'm a Mets fan, so to say that [...]