Archive for December, 2012
MLB Free Agency 2013: Figuring out the Market for Nick »
We're already two weeks into December, and Nick Swisher still doesn't have a home.The former New York Yankees right fielder is still one of the top free agents out on the market, and people have been wondering where he might sign.Swisher's market has been slow to develop, but I think that's because of Josh Hamilton.I think once teams knew where [...]
Ichiro Agrees to $13 Million Contract with Yankees: »
Future Hall-of-Famer Ichiro Suzuki has agreed to a two-year contract with the New York Yankees, according to Jon Heyman of CBS sports. After joining the Yankees in July last season, Ichiro hit .322 with five homers and stole 14 bases while compiling 227 at bats in just 67 games. Ichio enters the 2013 season with a career batting average of [...]
C.C. Sabathia Is Second Candidate for MLB 13: The Show »
The voting to see who will grace the cover of Sony's MLB 13 the Show begins on Jan. 7, and we already know who two of the three candidates will be. It was announced on Wednesday that the Washington Nationals’ 20-year-old phenom, Bryce Harper, was the first candidate. On Saturday, his opponent was announced. New York Yankees ace C.C. Sabathia [...]
New York Yankees: Bombers Add Bobby Wilson as Catcher »
The New York Yankees still don't have a starting catcher for 2013.They do have a lot of backup catchers who have chances to compete for a spot in 2013.Already on the team are Chris Stewart and Francisco Cervelli, plus minor leaguer Austin Romine.On Thursday, according to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Yankees added another long-time backup in Bobby [...]
New York Yankees: Ichiro Rejects Philly $14M Offer, »
On Wednesday, we heard that the Yankees were bringing back Ichiro Suzuki for the 2013 season.The Yankees and the 39-year-old Japanese star are still working out the deal, the length of which has yet to be determined.According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Ichiro rejected a two-year, $14 million offer from the Philadelplhia Phillies. As Ichiro [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Must Improve for the »
As the signings of Kevin Youkilis and Ichiro Suzuki are in the near future for New York, it seems as though Brian Cashman is finished attempting to improve his roster. The organization unsurprisingly made no big moves in the offseason so far, bringing back Andy Pettitte, Hiroki Kuroda and Suzuki while signing Youkilis. So with a roster that [...]
Why Do the New York Yankees Refuse to Address an »
Trying to retool an aging roster while also attempting to compete for playoff spots and championships is one of the most difficult balancing acts in sports. That's where the New York Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman find themselves this winter.While star players like Zack Greinke and Josh Hamilton—both of whom could have helped [...]
Is This the End of the World for the New York Yankees? »
Maybe the Mayan calender that some people say predicts the end of the world on Dec. 21 is true after all. A New York Yankees fan might think so, anyway.How else can you explain the Hot Stove League thus far?The Kansas City Royals, of all teams, parts with its best hitting prospect for James Shields and Wade Davis of the Tampa Bay Rays. Baseball [...]
Predicting the New York Yankees’ Infield in 2015 »
With the announcement that Kevin Youkilis has agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Yankees, the 2013 version of the "Bombers" infield appears set, but given the age of some of their most valuable stars, what will the group look like a couple of years down the road?For now, the Yankees know the immediate future of their infield will hold [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: New York Yankees to Re-Sign »
The Yankees have their starting right fielder for 2013.Craig Carton of WFAN was the first one to report on Wednesday morning that the New York Yankees have brought back Ichiro Suzuki. ichiro is ayankee for 2013 — Craig Carton (@cc660) December 12, 2012 Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN confirmed that the Yankees and Ichiro are [...]