Archive for July, 2013
New York Yankees Trade Deadline Strategy Blueprint »
The New York Yankees, despite a plethora of injuries and ragtag group of over-the-hill veterans, are still in the thick of the American League East playoff picture. Shocking as this may be, it's what we've come to expect from the Yankees. The team wins—period.General manager Brian Cashman will be faced with a difficult decision come this [...]
Will Yankees Be Able to Resist Bringing Overeager »
All Derek Jeter wants to do is play shortstop for the New York Yankees.If Jeter had his way, it would have been him, and not Luis Cruz, starting at shortstop for the team when it took the field against Kansas City on Monday night, as he told ESPN New York's Ian Begley before the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, [...]
Stock Up, Stock Down for Yankees’ Top 10 »
As the New York Yankees continue to storm back from a tough West Coast trip, there seems to be good news every day. Derek Jeter is back to baseball and has been on rehab assignments in Triple-A Scranton. Others such as Eduardo Nunez and Alex Rodriguez are back to baseball as well. With all the good news going on with the big club, there were some [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Latest Updates and »
While the Yankees have done a remarkable job of mixing and matching to remain in shouting distance of a playoff spot, the team approaches the trade deadline with more questions than answers.There's no question that the team needs bats, and the chances of acquiring a player capable of producing like Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez [...]
New York Yankees Claim Travis Ishikawa off Waivers »
The New York Yankees have claimed first baseman Travis Ishikawa off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, according to the team's Twitter account. Ishikawa was designated for assignment by the Orioles on June 29.Ishikawa, a left-handed hitter, will serve as Lyle Overbay's backup at first base. Because he is out of options, the Yankees cannot send [...]
What Can the Yankees, Fans Expect from Derek Jeter for »
Derek Jeter has been cleared to begin his rehab assignment, according to the Associated Press, via Fox Sports. The New York Yankees shortstop will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate on Saturday.The Captain has been sidelined all season but should be playing in the MLB by the end of the month, barring any setbacks.The team announced on Friday [...]
Derek Jeter to Begin Rehab Assignment with Triple-A »
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken the next step toward returning to the majors. He’ll begin his rehab assignment on July 6 with the team's Triple-A affiliate, according to the New York Daily News' Marc Feinsand. UPDATE: Saturday, July 6, at 8:50 p.m. ET by Ian HanfordJeter is out after five innings of play, [...]
Alex Rodriguez Vows Allegiance to New York Yankees in »
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been nothing short of a gold mine over the past few months each time he opens his mouth. The 37-year-old slugger is at it again, speaking to USA Today's Bob Nightengale on his allegiance to the Yankees, the progress of his rehab, his role in the Biogenesis of America clinic scandal currently [...]
Predictions for Michael Pineda’s Second-Half »
The New York Yankees can use all the help they can get in their pursuit of a postseason berth, and Michael Pineda could be exactly what they need to give their pitching staff an extra boost.Pineda is slowly working his way back to the big leagues, and the Yankees will not rush his return. When he's ready, he'll be in the major league rotation.He's [...]
Handing out First-Half Awards to New York Yankees »
Inching closer and closer to the All-Star break, it is about time to hand out the New York Yankees' midseason awards. A time to recognize and acknowledge player performances over the first half of the season, which have helped keep New York afloat a tough Eastern division in the American League. Awards for the best pitcher, rookie and [...]