Archive for November, 2012
MLB Trade Scenarios: Is Joe Mauer or Justin Upton a »
Before we begin this, in no way am I saying the Yankees are in-line to make a deal with anyone right now.This was a topic that was brought up to me, and we are going to discuss it on here.So with that out of the way, onto the story.The New York Yankees have at least two holes in the field that they need to fill: catcher and right field.Nick [...]
What Would It Take the New York Yankees to Acquire »
The Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays are set to complete one of the biggest blockbusters in recent memory. The Marlins will be sending Josh Johnson, Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, Emilio Bonifacio and John Buck to the Blue Jays in exchange for Yunel Escobar, Adeiny Hechavarria, Henderson Alvarez, Jeff Mathis, Jacob Marisnick and Justin Nicolino.This [...]
Yankees Hot Stove: Ibanez, Ichiro and Swisher »
What will the New York Yankees outfield look like next season? For starters, CF Curtis Granderson and LF Brett Gardner will be back. The Yankees picked up Grandy’s 2013 option, and Gardner is under team control till 2015 but is arbitration eligible. So that leaves GM Brain Cashman with a need in right field and a sub off the bench [...]
5 Reasons Kevin Youkilis Would Be Perfect Fit for the »
While it's true that the New York Yankees need to get younger, they also need capable players on their 25-man roster that can contribute both with the bat and the glove.Enter Kevin Youkilis, who celebrates his 34th birthday at the end of March.Youkilis, a career .286 hitter, isn't the All-Star that he used to be while getting under the skin of the [...]
MLB Free Agency: Why BJ Upton Is the One Yankee Fans »
Coming off yet another premature postseason exit, the New York Yankees figure to be active players in this year's deep pool of free agents. Talks of Josh Hamilton or Zack Greinke in pinstripes are going to excite any fan of the Bronx Bombers; however, B.J. Upton is the free agent many fans truly want in New York. Ever since he entered the [...]
5 Worst Contracts in New York Yankees History »
Even being the richest team in baseball doesn’t translate into immediate success. It’s no secret the Yankees mantra revolves around championships and money. Unlike many teams, their immense wealth allows them to dangerously push the envelope on a borderline wise move. But when you play with fire, you ultimately get [...]
New York Yankees: Could Mike Napoli Be Plan B If Texas »
*****UPDATE (4:00 p.m.)*************According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Yankees are now interested in Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli. Mike Napoli, the Texas #Rangers free-agent catcher, is drawing interest from the New York #Yankees— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) November 12, 2012 With Russell Martin no guarantee [...]
Yankees Rumors: Ranking New York’s 14 Biggest »
It was no shocker on Friday when the three free agents who were extended one-year, $13.3 million qualifying offers by the New York Yankees opted to reject them. The Yankees were never going to re-sign outfielder Nick Swisher, who is looking for a lucrative long-term deal. Rafael Soriano wants to close and he wants huge money to do it and will [...]
New York Yankees Will Be Set Up for Great 2013 Draft »
In addition to the implementation of a bonus pool for the amateur draft, accelerated signing date and international spending restrictions, Major League Baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement also ushered in several new policies regarding free agency. In previous years, free agents were classified into three categories by the Elias [...]
New York Yankees: Will the Bombers Keep Rivera, »
The New York Yankees have slowly started to put their plans for the 2013 roster into motion.As far as players from other teams go, it's hard to say who the Yankees will try to lure to the Bronx for 2013. But as far as their own players go, they have a few of them they would like to bring back for next season.While players like Rafael Soriano and [...]