Archive for January, 2013
Alex Rodriguez: Is 3,000 Hits in the Realm of »
Alex Rodriguez underwent surgery on his left hip earlier in January, and the recovery time generally takes about six months for the type of procedure he received.This puts him on track for a July return, but that is currently tentative and depends on how his rehab goes up until that point.While much attention has been given to Rodriguez's injury, [...]
Will the Kevin Youkilis and Joba Chamberlain Spat Stir »
Kevin Youkilis and Joba Chamberlain have never gotten along. Since 2007 the two have repeatedly clashed as opponents in baseball's fiercest rivalry.Now they are teammates, and with news that Chamberlain's offering of an olive branch has gone ignored, it would appear they remain at odds.Will their spat disrupt the Yankees clubhouse or will it [...]
Improved AL East Will Force Yankees to Scrap Their »
Friends, it's time to step back from the ledge of that overpass on the Major Deegan and take a breath.Despite Hal Steinbrenner's edict that the New York Yankees get under the $189 million luxury tax threshold for the 2014 season, the Yankees will spend money—and field a competitive team—for years to come.Luxury tax be damned.Bob [...]
New York Yankees’ Best Prospect at Every »
Contrary to what many detractors of the New York Yankees might believe, this organization has plenty of young stars in their minor league system that will likely have a serious impact on the big league club for years to come. As the Yankees begin to usher-in a new era in the history of the team and also begin to scale back some of their spending [...]
New York Yankees: Backup Plans If Their Catcher »
For almost 20 years, catcher has been a position of strength in the New York Yankees organization. From Joe Girardi to Jorge Posada to Russell Martin, the Bronx Bombers have had an above average offensive catcher spanning across three separate decades. However, with the retirement of Jorge Posada last offseason and the departure of Russell [...]
MLB Rumors: Should the New York Yankees Look to Swing »
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed hitting outfielder Delmon Young to a one-year deal worth $750,000, and Buster Olney opines that this could leave left-handed outfielder Domonic Brown out of the loop in Philly. Phillies just announced officially that they signed Delmon Young. As a rival exec said earlier today, this is not good [...]
Yankees Rumors: Fact or Fiction on All the Hottest »
With the Super Bowl two weeks away, that means baseball season is right around the corner.Pitchers and catchers will soon be reporting down to either Florida or Arizona in preparation of the 2013 season.And soon, the New York Yankees will be reporting down to Tampa to prepare for their upcoming season.Granted, the Yankees are still the defending [...]
Why NY Yankees Must Spend More Than $189 Million to »
Although the New York Yankees and their GM Brian Cashman say they are still looking for pieces in 2013, much of the big spending is most likely over (via ESPN New York). Cashman has been operating under the order by Hal Steinbrenner to have the payroll in New York under $189 million by the beginning of the 2014 season. This may seem like a worthy [...]
Could Yankees Swing Blockbuster Deal for Top MLB »
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has taken significant heat this winter from two key sources of the Pinstripes' fan base. The first camp wants to see the Yankees make a huge splash in free agency. The second camp wants to see Cashman stay the course by home growing prospects and getting below the luxury tax. Perhaps one monster deal [...]
5 Reasons New York Yankees Need Michael Pineda to Make »
If the New York Yankees want to be great, they'll need Michael Pineda to make a strong recovery for 2013.Pineda is an elite talent, but his Yankee career has been marred by injury and scandal. He missed all of 2012 and is not a lock for 2013.As Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York reported, Pineda may not be ready until mid-season:During Ian [...]