Archive for June, 2013
Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Uncertain of His Return to »
Just two days after tweeting that he was ready to start playing in games again and subsequently being told to "shut up" by his general manager, Alex Rodriguez is now reportedly unsure of his return to the New York Yankees. UPDATE: Friday, June 28, at 5:15 p.m. ET by Ian HanfordMLB.com reporter Bryan Hoch provided an update on A-Rod's [...]
Step-by-Step Plan for Alex Rodriguez, Yankees to Rid »
After a week straight out of the pages of The Bronx Zoo, one thing continues to be abundantly clear when it comes to the relationship between Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees: Neither side likes each other, but there's little reason to believe something will lead the two sides to part ways.Yet, if Rodriguez and the Yankees do both wish to [...]
Will Michael Pineda’s Strong Comeback Eclipse »
When one door closes, another one opens.For the 2013 New York Yankees, the strength and depth of their starting pitching staff, expected to be enhanced by the impending return of Michael Pineda, must be the door that opens to offset the loss of Mark Teixeira to season-ending wrist surgery.As the halfway mark of the season closes in, the idea of a [...]
New York Yankees 2013 Trade Deadline Shopping List »
With the the MLB trade deadline a month away, the New York Yankees' injury-filled season leaves them with a few areas that need to be addressed. Team president Randy Levine went so far as to say that he expects the team to be active during the trade deadline.What areas the team will most likely try to improve upon and where they will turn to fill [...]
Alex Rodriguez Reportedly Concerned About MLB’s »
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez continues to dominate headlines despite the fact that he hasn't appeared in a single game this season. The injured superstar is on the mend after hip surgery, but his motivation to return is being called into question. Bill Madden and Teri Thompson of the New York Daily News report sources close to the [...]
New York Yankees’ Season Becoming a Circus as »
Not too long ago it seemed like the tumultuous unpredictability that was the New York Yankees was settling down. Mark Teixeira was finally back and hitting periodically, and Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter were making strides back to full health. But comfort is just not so comfortable for this franchise.If you had told me in the offseason that Lyle [...]
What Kind of Player Will Mark Teixeira Be After Major »
Let's put it this way about Mark Teixeira: The New York Yankees can allow themselves to hope. But first, the actual news itself, which involves a whispered worst-case scenario becoming a reality. Shortly after the Yankees announced on Twitter on Wednesday that surgery had been recommended their slugging first baseman, Teixeira himself [...]
Alex Rodriguez Comes Off Smelling Like Roses in Public »
The Brian Cashman-Alex Rodriguez saga appears to be over just one day after it started.The New York Yankees' general manager and star third baseman got into a bit of a public spat Tuesday, but it wrapped up quickly, with A-Rod getting off scot-free.It's rare to see players coming out of public feuds looking good, but Rodriguez was able to do [...]
Mark Teixeira Will Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery »
What started as a precautionary issue for New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has turned into a season-ending malady for the 33-year-old star. UPDATE: Thursday, June 27, at 11:35 a.m. ET by Brandon GalvinMark Teixeira tweeted the following message for his fans:---End of update--- ---Original Text---New York's official [...]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman Completely Crossed the Line »
The battle between Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees took an interesting twist on Tuesday night, and for the first time in history, A-Rod is actually the victim in this whole thing. Rodriguez excitedly tweeted that he was cleared by his doctor to start playing games again after spending all of 2013 rehabbing the injured hip he had [...]