Archive for March, 2013
New York Yankees Sign Pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a »
The New York Yankees have added a familiar face to their team, signing veteran right-handed pitcher Chien-Ming Wang to a free-agent contract. The story was first reported in a tweet by CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman: #yankees agree to terms w/ wang— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) March 23, 2013 CBSSports.com’s Mike Axisa confirmed the [...]
Report: Chien-Ming Wang Agrees to Deal with New York »
The Yankees have officially brought back a former ace pitcher.Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN broke the news on Friday night that the Bombers will sign Chien-Ming Wang to a deal. #yankees agree to terms w/ wang— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) March 23, 2013 The terms of the deal haven't been confirmed yet, but it'll likely be [...]
Report: Chien-Ming Wang Likely to Sign with New York »
Chien-Ming Wang is close to being back with the Yankees.After working out for the Bombers in Tampa on Wednesday, Dan Martin of the New York Post has reported that they will likely sign their former ace to a deal.Sweeny Murti of WFAN also confirmed that the Yankees will likely sign Wang, probably to a minor league deal for 2013. Yanks working out [...]
New York Yankees: Top 5 Last-Minute Moves That Could »
On Opening Day in April, the New York Yankees will have more holes and uncertainty than they have had in almost any season since the mid-1990s.In a year where the American League East division looks to be as competitive from top to bottom as it has ever been, the Yankees will need to fill major holes and avoid major roadblocks if they want to make [...]
Final Predictions for Every Yankees Spring Training »
The New York Yankees will sport a different look and feel entering the 2013 season thanks to open battles for starting spots on the squad this spring training.Given the numerous injuries the team has already suffered, and the loss of fixtures in the lineup to free agency, manager Joe Girardi has had more than one contest to decide upon prior to [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Will Be Toughest to »
As March fades into April, the New York Yankees will be forced to make numerous defining decisions about many of their promising prospects. And rest assured, some players will be tougher to demote (or cut) than others. An influx of injuries has made this year's Spring Training more interesting than most. The loss of several key components [...]
Report: New York Yankees Work out Chien-Ming Wang, »
Chien-Ming Wang is looking for a return to the Yankees in 2013.On Wednesday, the 32-year-old took his next step in hopes of getting a potential deal done with his old club, according to Andy McCullough of the Newark-Star Ledger. Chien-Ming Wang is having a tryout of sorts over the Yankees minor-league complex. Throwing for Yankees [...]
Yankees Will Suffer on Field and off If Derek Jeter »
Since 1996, the constant for the Yankees has been world-class play at the shortstop position from their great captain, Derek Jeter. As the 2013 season approaches, it's now a possibility that Jeter may not be manning the space between third and second to start the year.A major void to fill both in the clubhouse and on the diamond.The Yankees may [...]
Projecting the Yankees’ Opening Day Lineup »
When Derek Jeter crumbled to the ground during the first game of the American League Championship Series last fall, it was understood that a severe injury was suffered. The diagnosis of a broken ankle meant starting 2013 on the field would be an uphill climb for the Yankees' captain.The climb has become steeper this week. On Tuesday, Jeter was [...]
Ranking the New York Yankees’ Most Pivotal Bench »
The New York Yankees have less than two weeks left of spring training to make final roster decisions.They seem poised to use every last moment by the amount of players they still have in camp.Injuries have crippled the depth of the Yankees roster this spring and forced management to get creative with free agent acquisitions and prospect [...]