Archive for January, 2013
Does Justin Upton Removing Yankees from No-Trade List »
OK, so we know that the Arizona Diamondbacks failed to trade star right fielder Justin Upton to the Seattle Mariners. Maybe he'll end up on the New York Yankees instead.But he won't. Most likely not, anyway. I'm certain enough to bet my beard somebody else's beard on it.Upton going to New York is at least possible [...]
Hal Steinbrenner, New York Yankees Still Committed to »
The New York Yankees have had a fairly mundane offseason. Not only did they avoid pursuing big name free agents, but they let some of their own impact players head to other cities. Russell Martin will play for the Pittsburgh Pirates next season, Nick Swisher will suit up for the Cleveland Indians and Eric Chavez is headed to the Arizona [...]
Grading New York Yankees’ Offseason Moves so Far »
If you're yawning at the thought of the New York Yankees offseason up until this point, you're not alone. There is no doubt that the team's 2014 payroll target of $189 million has deterred general manager Brian Cashman from making any impact moves this offseason and as a result, the Yanks will look relatively similar to the 2012 version. [...]
Breaking Down Every Possible Derek Jeter Contract »
The 2013 season may be Derek Jeter's last in a New York Yankees uniform. I'm only throwing it out there because the possibility is indeed real. It will all boil down to a series of decisions, with Jeter's player option for the 2014 season at the center.As Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com wrote this week, it's possible that Jeter won't [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Will Be Relied Upon »
The New York Yankees are an aging baseball team. On opening day 2013, manager Joe Girardi will send out seven starters who are over the age of 30 and potentially eight, depending on who he names as the team's starting designated hitter. As a result, the Yankees will be fighting in a tough AL East division relying on players to out-produce [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Updating Michael Morse to New York »
The New York Yankees—in search of a right-handed bat to complement a left-handed hitting outfield—may have found the perfect fit in the Washington Nationals' Michael Morse.ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand reports that the Bronx Bombers have expressed interest in the 30-year-old OF/DH, a move that would appear to be a great fit for [...]
Yankees’ Backup Plans If Alex Rodriguez Never »
The New York Yankees are hoping that Alex Rodriguez will return from hip surgery in 2013, but the latest news suggests they should prepare for the possibility that he won't play again until 2014.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com, the doctor who will be performing surgery on A-Rod's wounded left hip next week said in a conference [...]
Michael Morse Trade Is Not the Answer to Fill New York »
The good news for Adam LaRoche means bad news for Michael Morse.LaRoche agreed to a two-year, $24 million contract with the Washington Nationals (via Washington Post), with whom he had a career year last season. With 33 home runs and 100 RBI, LaRoche was the Nats' most valuable hitter as the team went on to win 98 games.However, the re-signing of [...]
New York Yankees: The 5 Biggest Offseason »
It's been anything but an offseason to remember if you are a New York Yankee fan.Normally, fans are accustomed to seeing the Yankees make at least one blockbuster move every winter. Whether it be by trade or via free agency, Yankees GM Brian Cashman is known for making an impact move.So far, heading into the middle of January, the team has yet to [...]
Ranking the 5 Most Underrated Prospects in the New »
As I highlighted in my ranking of the New York Yankees’ top 10 prospects, the organization has numerous young, projectable players on the rise, but very few capable of contributing in the major leagues during the 2013 season. At the same time, because a majority of their top talent is housed at lower levels in the minor leagues, they also [...]