Archive for November, 2012
New York Yankees 2013: Realistic Offseason Moves the »
After getting swept by the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 ALCS, it was clear that the New York Yankees would need to make some tough decisions in the upcoming offseason. With Derek Jeter out, the offense was stagnant at best, and the team with the most wins in the AL (95) missed the World Series for the third straight year.General manager Brian [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Russell Martin Looking for Four »
Russell Martin is one of the top catchers available on the free-agent market right now.The New York Yankees are interested in bringing back the 29-year-old Canadian as their starting backstop, but according to Andrew Marchand of ESPN, his asking price is pretty high: I'm told Martin is looking for four years and $9-10M per. Doubt Yanks will [...]
New York Yankees, Andy Pettitte Finalizing One-Year, »
The New York Yankees have been waiting on a decision from Andy Pettitte for nearly two weeks.According to recent reports, it looks like they will get their left-handed starter back for one more year.Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that the Yankees will re-sign Pettitte, and it's believed to be for one year and $11 million (h/t George A. [...]
5 Free Agents the NY Yankees Must Avoid at All Costs »
Free agency is starting to pick up, with Toiri Hunter signing with the Tigers and Mike Napoli making free agent visits this week.Almost two weeks ago, I wrote about three players the Yankee should sign this offseason.Now, here are five they should not pursue with the contract demands each are likely to make.Kyle LohseLohse has had [...]
4 Moves the New York Yankees Would Make If Fans Ran »
During the course of one day while listening to New York’s sports talk station WFAN, you will realize many of the fans “know it all”. Many times they feel their personal thoughts and edgy hypothesis’s about their favorite team, including the Yankees, should be considered scripture. For anyone that does listen they [...]
How Ichiro Suzuki Re-Signing with Yankees Would Impact »
While the Yankees mull over their options on who they will bring aboard to replace Nick Swisher in right field, Ichiro Suzuki has come forward and said he would prefer to return to New York this coming season after being acquired at the deadline last year.According to George A. King III of the New York Post, the 39-year-old has drawn interest from [...]
MLB Free Agents 2013: Nick Swisher Red Sox Offer »
When MLB free agents join their former team's biggest rival, a fan and media uproar is the inevitable result. With a rivalry like the New York Yankees/Boston Red Sox conflict, even the possibility of such a move can stir a frenzy.Take the recent Red Sox interest in Nick Swisher. Its announcement evoked cries of wrath in [...]
Russell Martin at Shortstop? Not in the Bigs, but »
Free-agent catcher Russell Martin is still waiting for the New York Yankees to make an offer, according to George King of the New York Post. While he waits, however, the New York Times reported on Saturday that Martin might be considering a position change. Martin wants to play shortstop for the Canadian team during the World Baseball Classic next [...]
Yankees Rumors: Fact or Fiction on All the Hottest »
With the Winter Meetings right around the corner, the New York Yankees have been quiet in the offseason thus far, but that normally means big moves are being worked on behind the scenes. Rumors have already begun to swirl about some of the more known free-agent targets for the Bombers, and there have even been some names being talked about that [...]
New York Yankees: What Will Andy Pettitte Decide This »
After re-signing Hiroki Kuroda last week, the New York Yankees have turned their full attention towards Andy Pettitte.According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN, Pettitte is expected to decide whether or not he is playing in the 2013 season. friend of andy pettitte says he expects pettitte to decide on '13 by the end of next week. [...]