Archive for April, 2013
How a Losing Season Could Actually Be a Blessing in »
A disastrous season for the New York Yankees wouldn't necessarily be such a disaster. On the contrary, it could actually be a blessing in disguise for both the club's present and future.Yeah, you're going to have to hear me out on this one.I'm not actually saying that the 2013 season is going to be a disaster, mind you. Not yet, anyway. [...]
Minor League Opening Day: How Did the More Notable »
Thursday was Opening Day for Major League Baseball's Minor League (MiLB) system. Likewise, the Yankees' minor league system from regular Single-A to Triple-A kicked off their season.Like the big league club opened up against the Red Sox, the newly renamed Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Raiders, the Trenton Thunder, and the Charleston RiverDogs [...]
Could Derek Jeter’s Injury Be Much Worse Than We »
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter originally hoped to be fully recovered for Opening Day in the Bronx.When a setback occurred during spring training, New York scaled back Jeter's playing time, even pulling him from action against other major leaguers in order to backdate his disabled list stint to March 22.The thinking at the time was for Jeter to [...]
MLB Picks: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees »
The New York Yankees are still searching for their first win of the 2013 season, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Thursday night as they prepare to close out a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.Sports bettors will find that the Yankees are minus-125 home favorites in the pro baseball odds [...]
Winter Is Coming for the New York Yankees »
For nearly the past two decades, the New York Yankees have enjoyed an extended run of dominance, including five world championships to go along with 17 playoff appearances in 18 years. Those were prosperous summers for the franchise back then, but there is a chill in the air as the Yankees begin their 2013 season.Winter is now coming to the [...]
1 Prediction for Every Player on New York »
Just days into the regular season, there is no better time to predict the future of every current player on the New York Yankees active roster. Speculation is tough at this point. However, past tendencies and unexpected circumstances have made it easier to suggest what could result from an atypical baseball season in the Bronx. For the [...]
Hiroki Kuroda Injury: Updates on Yankees »
The injuries for the New York Yankees continue to mount.Already without stars Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees will add starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to their list of injured players after Wednesday night's game.UPDATE: Friday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. ET by Michael CahillAccording to Wallace Matthews of [...]
Predicting in-Season Trades the New York Yankees Will »
If the narratives are proven true about the 2013 New York Yankees, it's unlikely that a marginal trade acquisition in July will improve their chances enough to crash the postseason party.That doesn't mean the team won't try to improve throughout the year.Four members of the current 25-man roster weren't with the organization a month ago. In [...]
MLB: Yankees’ Robinson Cano Fires Scott Boras, »
New York Yankees free agent second baseman Robinson Cano has fired Scott Boras, arguably baseball's best agent. Boras is notorious for taking big-name MLB stars to free agency and landing them the contract of their dreams. Instead of following the trend, Cano, who is in the final year of a $57 million contract, has signed with Roc Nation. (via [...]
Are the 2013 Yankees the Worst Penny-for-Penny Roster »
The New York Yankees' payroll is also going to be a topic of conversation because of how much money is spent to put a product on the field. However, this season is different due to all the money being invested for what is clearly an inferior product. According to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com), the Yankees enter this season with the [...]