Archive for February, 2013
Breaking Down How Curtis Granderson Injury Affects NY »
After a sweep in the ALCS ended their season in 2012, matters have only gotten worse for the New York Yankees. During this offseason, Alex Rodriguez underwent hip surgery and steroid allegations, Nick Swisher was picked up by the Indians and now Curtis Granderson has a broken forearm that should sideline him for at least 10 weeks.The [...]
New York Yankees: Did Bombers Make Right Move in »
Johnny Damon made his public plea to come back to the Yankees on Monday.In the wake of Curtis Granderson's broken forearm, which will sideline the outfielder for 10 weeks, the 39-year-old veteran was willing to take a minimum deal to come back to the Bronx.Unfortunately for Damon, Yankees GM Brian Cashman isn't interested in his services for a [...]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman Won’t Pursue Johnny »
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on Tuesday that the club wasn't interested in pursuing free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com.Matthews tweeted on Tuesday: Cashman on Johnny Damon II: It's just not something that we're going to pursue— wallace matthews (@ESPNNYYankees) February [...]
Can Johnny Damon Fill Void Left by Curtis Granderson? »
Losing Curtis Granderson—one of the premiere players in all of baseball—in his first real at-bat of spring training last week will be problematic for New York. Having to insert Brett Gardner into the everyday lineup could also prove troublesome. Gardner appeared in just 16 games last season for the Yankees, and is a career .266 hitter. [...]
Alfonso Soriano Trade Would Dig Insurmountable Hole »
The New York Yankees need some help in the outfield now that Curtis Granderson is out until May with a broken forearm, but taking on one-time Bronx Bombers prospect Alfonso Soriano is not the answer. Speaking to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the 14-year veteran spoke of a potential return to the team that made him a household [...]
Johnny Damon Is Not the Answer for the New York »
As day one of "10 Weeks without Curtis Granderson" came to a close for the New York Yankees, word spread that former Yankees fan favorite Johnny Damon had expressed interest in re-joining the club. The Yankees would be better served in looking elsewhere.Damon, now 39 years old, once captured the hearts of the Yankees faithful as a major piece [...]
10 New York Yankees Talking Points from Early Spring »
Coming off a disappointing finish to the 2012 season, there certainly isn't a lack of discussion points for the New York Yankees at spring training. From Curtis Granderson's broken arm to the undetermined catching position, there are a heap of questions that remain unanswered for Joe Girardi's club just weeks before the 2013 season [...]
New York Yankees: Johnny Damon Looking for Reunion »
It has been four years since Johnny Damon has been a member of the New York Yankees.Yet, because of the injury to Curtis Granderson, the 39-year-old is interested in a reunion with his old team, according to Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York.Damon was a guest on Michael Kay's ESPN show and voiced his interest for the Bronx."You guys know that I [...]
Johnny Damon Makes Public Plea to New York Yankees to »
The New York Yankees found themselves with a major hole in their lineup with the recent news that left fielder Curtis Granderson will miss at least the next 10 weeks with a broken forearm. However, a familiar face is hoping to be his possible replacement, as Johnny Damon made a public plea to the team on Monday to be given a chance. Granderson [...]
Curtis Granderson’s Injury Gives Yankees Worst »
Considering the amount of power the New York Yankees lost over the offseason, the last thing they needed was for their leading home run hitter to get hurt during spring training.Evidently, they've done something to anger the baseball gods.Curtis Granderson, he of the career-high 43 homers in 2012, took a fastball to his right forearm from Toronto [...]