Archive for January, 2014
3 Missing Pieces New York Yankees Could Still Land »
The New York Yankees have had a busy offseason to date, but the effectiveness of their offseason exploits will ultimately be defined by the moves general manager Brian Cashman makes in the weeks leading up to spring training. Brian McCann, Jacoby Ellsbury, Carlos Beltran and many others are now donning pinstripes for the first time in their [...]
How A-Rod, Arbitrator Agreeing to 100-Game Reduced Ban »
On the surface, the New York Yankees would seemingly benefit greatly from a suspension that would keep third baseman Alex Rodriguez out for the entire season and possibly beyond—he is currently appealing a 211-game ban and a decision from the arbitrator is expected any day now. For one, they wouldn't have to pay him his $24 million salary [...]
Projecting the New York Yankees’ 5-Man Rotation »
The New York Yankees have spent most of the offseason rebuilding an offensive lineup that failed the team miserably last season. With a retooled offense and millions of dollars spent to prove it, it's time to focus the attention on a starting rotation that has many unknowns in it. In 2013, the Yankees' pitching ranked in the middle of the pack [...]
What to Expect from Every Yankees Starter in 2014 »
The New York Yankees play Game No. 1 of 162 in less than three months when they open in Houston on April 1. The Bombers must answer several questions in the bullpen before heading to Minute Maid Park, but the depth of talent up and down the projected Opening Day lineup could prove phenomenal, and the offensive picture should subdue fans' anxiety [...]
Grading the New York Yankees’ Offseason Moves so »
It was a very busy December for New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. In addressing a plethora of needs the club had as a result of free agency and poor performance, Cashman has ensured that the team on the field in 2014 will be very different from the one that finished 2013. Let's take a closer look at the Yankees' offseason moves [...]
Each MLB Team’s Best, Worst Offseason Move Thus »
There are no perfect offseasons, though Boston Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington came pretty close last offseason. Signing Ryan Dempster (4.57 ERA) to a two-year deal may not have been the best use of $26.5 million of ownership's money. And acquiring closer Joel Hanrahan backfired as he sustained a season-ending elbow surgery early in the [...]
New York Yankees’ Top 10 Prospects for 2014 »
The New York Yankees were decimated by injuries this year, though it did allow them to set a new franchise record by using 56 different players. Things went just as poorly for the Yankees' top prospects down on the farm. Two of the organization’s more promising young arms, Manny Banuelos and Ty Hensley, didn’t throw a pitch and missed [...]
New York Yankees’ Top 10 Prospects for 2014 »
The New York Yankees were decimated by injuries this year, though it did allow them to set a new franchise record by using 56 different players. Things went just as poorly for the Yankees' top prospects down on the farm. Two of the organization’s more promising young arms, Manny Banuelos and Ty Hensley, didn’t throw a pitch and missed [...]
New York Yankees’ Most Memorable Moments from »
The New York Yankees' whirlwind 2013 may not have culminated with a playoff berth, but that's not to say there weren't some unforgettable moments for the Bronx Bombers during the season. There were franchise-changing developments that occurred in 2013, and there were also several personal milestones that were achieved along the way. One such [...]
New York Yankees’ Most Memorable Moments from »
The New York Yankees' whirlwind 2013 may not have culminated with a playoff berth, but that's not to say there weren't some unforgettable moments for the Bronx Bombers during the season. There were franchise-changing developments that occurred in 2013, and there were also several personal milestones that were achieved along the way. One such [...]