Archive for January, 2013
Should the Yankees Block Andy Pettitte from the WBC to »
The New York Yankees are counting on a big year from veteran left-hander Andy Pettitte in 2013, but there's something standing in the way of them actually getting that big year.That would be Pettitte's involvement in the World Baseball Classic, a risky bit of business that the Yankees may decide they want no part of.As first reported by Jon Heyman [...]
New York Yankees: Available Right-Handed Bats Who »
The New York Yankees are a very left-handed hitting team that is slightly reliant on the home run and the short porch in right field. It's a mutual fit, as the Yankees build their lineup around the long ball and lefties get to pad their stats with fly balls that turn into homers at Yankee Stadium. However, at the end of last season, it became [...]
New York Yankees: 3 Offseason Moves Yankees Should »
With just about a month until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the New York Yankees find themselves in an interesting situation. The Yankees have an aging lineup with large contracts, with few young players getting opportunities to play in the Bronx. Over this offseason, GM Brian Cashman was able to bring back veteran pitchers [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: New York Yankees Passing on Trade »
One of the most frequently mentioned names on the trading block this winter has been Justin Upton.The Arizona Diamondbacks slugger has another three years left on his current deal, and the team would love to move him and his salary.However, according to Jon-Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, it looks like the New York Yankees won't be one of the teams [...]
Hal Steinbrenner: $189 Million Not Set in Stone for »
During last week’s owners’ meetings, New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said that while the organization is still committed to the goal of reducing payroll below $189 million for the 2014 season, that doesn’t mean the edict is a hard cap on operations.Steinbrenner told the New York Post on [...]
Yankees Hot Stove: 3 Reasons to Be Very Worried »
There was a time not so long ago when the MLB hot stove headlines were, some would say, greedily hogged by the New York Yankees (aka. the Bronx Bombers) with news of the team’s latest, big-name free-agent acquisition. Well my friend, those days are long gone, as it is safe to say that I am not very confident about heading into this 2013 [...]
No Easy Answers to the Steroid Problem for »
For years, we all have known the day was coming when the stars from the steroids era would be on the Hall of Fame ballot. They all should get in. None of them should ever get in. Believing there is one answer that will resolve this problem in a way that makes complete sense is reserved for the Skip Baylesses of the world. The rest of us know this [...]
Could NY Yankees’ Trio Shatter Record Books in »
Just a month and change remains before the thrilling kickoff to spring training 2013.As the thump and thwack and crunch of cleats scurry through our imaginations, questions remain regarding what the everyday lineup for the New York Yankees will look like this campaign. One thing fans do know, however, is that Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki and [...]
Who Would the Yankees Chase If Forced to Drop »
The New York Yankees have conducted business during this offseason under a mandate from principal owner Hal Steinbrenner. The team's payroll must be under the $189 million luxury tax threshold for 2014.As ESPN's Jayson Stark explains, the Yankees have exceeded the luxury tax three times since the penalty was established in 2003. If the Yanks go [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Looking to Discuss Mike »
Earlier in the week, Mike Morse's name was added to the trading block.The New York Yankees are one of about six or seven teams that have been confirmed to have interest in the Washington Nationals hitter.Morse's name immediately went on the block after the Nationals made two significant moves this winter—trading for Denard Span and [...]