Archive for January, 2013
Report: New York Yankees May Be on the Verge of Deal »
The designated hitter spot in the lineup is still uninhabited for the New York Yankees, but general manager Brian Cashman may be on the verge of solving that problem.Robert Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Yankees may be nearing a deal with free agent Travis Hafner (h/t Aaron Gleeman of NBC Sports).The 11-year veteran has spent all but his [...]
Yankees: 4 Under-the-Radar Yankees Pitchers to Watch »
Amongst all the recent rumors surrounding New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez, fans must keep something in mind: There are only 13 days until spring training begins. And with the beginning of the new season, the Yankees have a new set of pitchers flying under the radar to keep an eye on. Each year brings a new season with new players and [...]
Could Francisco Cervelli Ignite Aging N.Y. Yankees in »
Colorful New York Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli is a man of steadfast grit, inspiring hustle and high-octane passion. A fan favorite in the Bronx, this Venezuelan/Italian native boasts a pesky bat and a solid knack for handling pitching staffs. Yet, for all of Cervelli’s upside, the 26-year-old backstop’s pro career has been a [...]
PED Report: Yankees Must Do Everything Possible to »
Another day, another instance of controversial news regarding New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez.In the most recent installment of Rodriguez's futility of the past few seasons, Tim Efrink of The Miami NewTimes mentions Rodriguez as a recipient of performance-enhancing drugs from doctor Anthony Bosch in Miami.This wasn't a one-time [...]
Handicapping the Yankees’ Logjam of Right-Handed »
The New York Yankees were linked to some big-time players in their search for a powerful righty hitter to add to their outfield depth chart. Justin Upton and Mike Morse come to mind, to name a couple.Instead, it looks like the Yankees are ready and willing to go into spring training with a motley crew of righty sticks for their outfield and then [...]
New York Yankees Reportedly Exploring Ways to Void »
With new allegations arising that Alex Rodriguez has been using performance-enhancing drugs (via Miami New Times), the New York Yankees are reportedly attempting to void the veteran slugger's remaining contract. The news comes from ESPN's Wallace Matthews and Andrew Marchand:According to an industry source, the Yankees "are looking [...]
New York Yankees: Bombers Working to Void Remainder of »
The New York Yankees are fed up with Alex Rodriguez and the drama that surrounds him.Tim Elfrink of the Miami News Times broke the story that a doctor sold performance-enhancing drugs to multiple baseball players, one of which was the Yankees third baseman.Andrew Marchand of ESPN is now reporting that the Yankees are looking to void the remainder [...]
Would Missing All of 2013 Officially End Alex »
There are some hallowed numbers in baseball history, such as Joe DiMaggio's 56 (his hitting streak), .406 (Ted Williams' batting average in 1941) and 762, which just so happens to be the number of home runs that Barry Bonds hit in his career, seven more than Hank Aaron for the most in the history of the game. Whatever you think about Bonds' [...]
Alex Rodriguez is the Poster Child in MLB for Why Drug »
If Alex Rodriguez ends up missing all of the 2013 season following hip surgery, it might end up being a fortunate development for him. That is, in terms of avoiding the media. Otherwise, the New York Yankees third baseman will likely be answering frequent questions about a report in the Miami New Times linking him to an "anti-aging" [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Should Yankees Look to Release Slugger »
It's amazing how Alex Rodriguez finds himself in the news all the time.And unfortunately for the New York Yankees, it's potentially another embarrassing situation.According to Tim Elfrink of the Miami New Times, Dr. Anthony Bosch's clinic is under investigation for supplying performance enhancing drugs to prominent athletes.According to the story, [...]