Archive for February, 2013
Curtis Granderson Injury: It’s Time for Zoilo »
As most of you know, Curtis Granderson will be sidelined for "approximately" 10 weeks with a broken right forearm after being drilled with a pitch by J.A. Happ in Sunday's spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays (via CBS New York).The New York Yankees have several options that could potentially take over in left field while Granderson [...]
New York Yankees: Why Slade Heathcott Should Replace »
On Sunday, New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson fractured his forearm against the Toronto Blue Jays in only the second game of spring training.The Yankees were already mulling an outfield shift this spring. With Granderson's injury, the move is assured—at least for Opening Day.Assuming that Ichiro will slide to left field for [...]
5 Players New York Yankees Should Have Signed in »
Nobody can predict when an injury will occur or which position will be depleted by the consequences of that injury, but being prepared for an injury can go a long way in the success of a team. Curtis Granderson and the New York Yankees found this out all too well as they were delivered a devastating blow on Sunday [...]
New York Yankees: Will Curtis Granderson’s »
The New York Yankees got bad news on Curtis Granderson.After taking a ball to the forearm in the first inning of Sunday's spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays, it was revealed that the Yankees left fielder will be out at least 10 weeks, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN: fractured forearm for curtis granderson. out [...]
Predicting the Yankees’ New Opening Day Lineup »
The New York Yankees’ lineup took a major hit Sunday as Curtis Granderson was forced to leave a spring training game after getting hit with a pitch in the arm. After a precautionary X-ray, Jack Curry of the YES Network broke the news that Granderson would miss around 10 weeks with a fractured right forearm. Curry goes on to mention that [...]
New York Yankees’ Top 3 Possible Replacements »
The New York Yankees received bad news Sunday about another of their key players, when it was announced that starting left fielder Curtis Granderson will miss at least ten weeks with a broken forearm. This will cause the Yankees to scramble to find possible replacements. The story was first reported in a tweet by YES’ Jack Curry: Granderson [...]
New York Yankees: What Are the Odds Bombers Re-Sign »
We all know the situation by now.The Yankees really want to keep Robinson Cano around for a long time.The second basemen is one year away from hitting free agency and is likely in line for a major payday.The Yankees are also historically known as a team that doesn't negotiate with players before or during a season.However, for Cano, it looks like [...]
How Much Would Swapping Brett Gardner and Curtis »
If you turn on a New York Yankees spring game and find yourself staring at Brett Gardner in center field and Curtis Granderson in left field, do not adjust your television set. The situation will be under control.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com, Yankees manager Joe Girardi has it in mind to carry out an experiment in which Gardner [...]
Yankees: Which Player Will Have the Biggest Impact in »
The New York Yankees are filled with question marks entering the 2013 season. Several of their key players, including Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera, are making comebacks from injuries this offseason. How well those players return to their old form will go a long way in determining the success of the team. However, no player entering [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Moves That They Will Regret Not »
The New York Yankees' offseason is normally one filled with a flurry of moves, deals and decisions, often rendering portions of their roster unrecognizable from season to season. However, this offseason, the Yankees remained relatively quiet and made little change to their roster at all. The Yankees could regret staying so quiet this [...]