Archive for July, 2013
Should Brian Cashman Give Up on 2013 in Order to »
As the calender turns to July, the 2013 New York Yankees are teetering on the brink of last place in the American League East. While their overall record (42-39) isn't poor, the team is on a five-game losing streak and stumbling into Minnesota for a four-game set with the Twins looking more destined to hit the All-Star break in the division cellar [...]
What Alex Rodriguez Must Show Yankees in Rehab »
Alex Rodriguez has been officially cleared to start rehab assignments, according to NBC Sports.Rodriguez is slated to play at least three innings defensively at third base as he comes back from hip surgery, starting the 20-day clock on his rehab stint. Presumably he won’t be giving many updates on his rehab assignment via Twitter.While [...]
Anniversary of Derek Jeter’s Dive into the »
On July 1, 2004, Derek Jeter dove into the stands to make a catch in the top of the 12th inning against the Red Sox in what became known as one of the best examples of sacrificing your body for the win in baseball history. Jeter walked away with a bloody chin but the Yankees would go on to win 2-1 after scoring two runs in the bottom of the [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: All the Latest Whispers, News and »
Days until the trade deadline: 31 Teams within 10 games of playoff spot: 23 Teams not within 10 games of playoff spot: Astros, Brewers, Cubs, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, White Sox Potential Fits for Chase Utley Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said recently that he views second baseman Chase Utley, who has an .866 OPS and 11 [...]
Yankees Fan Reaction Leads to Amazing »
“Sunday Night Baseball: Where Overreaction Happens.” Whoa, did you see that? No, right there. That just happened. Oh my Lord. Something, like, so ridiculous happened during Sunday night’s game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. What exactly was it? I have no idea, but whatever happened scared the grease out [...]
NY Yankees: Stock Up, Stock Down for Yankees’ »
Reality is beginning to set in for both the New York Yankees and their fans. The combination of age and injuries has begun to push the Yankees towards their tipping point as they continue to fall in the American League East. The fact that old players with big contracts combined with journeymen and other veteran fillers can't produce a playoff team [...]