Archive for March, 2013
New York Yankees Biggest Issues Emerging from Spring »
It has only been a month since pitchers and catchers reported to camp, marking the opening of spring training. The New York Yankees have already had to deal with an inordinate number of challenges that may carry well into the season.Some of the issues just come with the territory and are unavoidable, while others have been surprises that [...]
Grading Each Position on New York Yankees Halfway »
With less than three weeks remaining until Opening Day, it is time to grade each position for the New York Yankees at the midway point of spring training. Injuries and shuffled lineups have made projections and predictions for the upcoming season impossible. However, baseball's version of the preseason is what it is: an evaluation of [...]
New York Yankees: Yankees Winners and Losers Halfway »
The New York Yankees are continuing to limp through spring training. Injuries in both corner infield spots and now in the outfield have the Bronx Bombers scrounging for options. Even the captain, Derek Jeter, hasn't played at shortstop, and with Robinson Cano in the World Baseball Classic, New York is playing with literally a new-look infield. But [...]
Yankees’ Rejection of Free Agency and Trade Help »
Three weeks from Opening Day, it's beginning to appear that the Yankees' lack of moves this off season may hurt them. Given what personnel they have—and apparently how desperate they've become—it's even easier to wonder why the normally profligate Bombers' haven't added more talent. The Yankees' pitching staff looks great. [...]
New York Yankees: Ben Francisco Signs with Bombers as »
The New York Yankees made another veteran addition to a team already full of veterans.According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the Yankees have signed veteran outfielder Ben Francisco: Yankees sign Ben Francisco to minor league deal. He's expected to be in camp tomorrow.— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) March 11, 2013 The deal is [...]
What Is the Psyche of a Yankees Team No Longer »
Oh, to be a fly on the wall of the New York Yankees clubhouse. One can't help but wonder how the atmosphere inside is being impacted by the club's ongoing fall from grace.Shoot, there's no point in pretending like it's not happening. The Yankees were the biggest, baddest kid on the block for roughly two decades, but now they look old and helpless. [...]
Report: New York Yankees Trying to Get Chipper Jones »
The injury to Mark Teixeira has the New York Yankees searching for options.It even has them searching for retired players.According to Jack Curry of the YES Network, the Yankees are trying to get former Atlanta Braves third basemen Chipper Jones out of retirement to play in 2013. Cashman said Chipper would be "perfect" for the [...]
Report: New York Yankees Pursuing Veteran Derrek Lee »
The injury to Mark Teixeira has forced the New York Yankees to scramble for options.With Teixeira out eight to 10 weeks with a wrist injury, the Bombers offense will lack pop at the start of the season.According to David Waldstein of the New York Times, the Yankees are pursuing veteran Derrek Lee. Yankees asked Derrek Lee to come out of retirement [...]
Will Contract Pressure Break Robinson Cano or Lead to »
All eyes will be on Robinson Cano in 2013.Many fans are curious to see how his season goes during the final year of his contract; one where he is set to be one of the top free agents on the market.The Yankees have attempted to sign Cano before he hits free agency after the season and offered him what was referred to as a "significant offer" at the [...]
6 Reasons New York Yankees Will Still Make Playoffs »
Questioning the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees' status as playoff contenders seems almost unfathomable. The franchise has been so dominant for so long that it is usually a safe bet to pencil them in for a playoff spot. But this year their success seems a little more dubious. Between losing integral hitters like Raul Ibanez, Nick Swisher [...]