Archive for February, 2014
What Is State of Yankees Franchise That Derek Jeter Is »
When the New York Yankees drafted Derek Jeter in 1992, the 18-year-old shortstop entered an organization with a cloudy future. Over two decades later—through no fault of his own—he'll exit New York with the Yankees staring down an uncomfortably similar fate.During Jeter's reign in the Bronx, the Yankees dominated the sport. Led by [...]
New York Yankees’ 4 Biggest Missed Opportunities »
To many, the New York Yankees completed a successful winter. They entered the mix with many questions, the biggest of which pertained to adding starting pitching and replacing Robinson Cano's production and everyday glove. But only a few short months of Major League Baseball's offseason have been needed to update, renew and improve the face [...]
New York Yankees Day 1 Spring Training Recap »
Despite missing out on the postseason last October, the New York Yankees enter spring training as the biggest story in Major League Baseball.Yes, the Red Sox won the World Series, the Dodgers carry a $200 million payroll and the Nationals are poised to win big in 2014. But, while compelling, none of their spring training venues can come close to [...]
Odds for Each Yankees Player on the Bubble of Making »
The New York Yankees roster consists of a flurry of stars and a vast collection of bubble players who will need to fight during spring training to crack the final 25-man squad. With depth in the middle infield, manager Joe Girardi will have to make some tough decisions throughout the spring. Each middle infielder offers similar versatility and [...]
Hanley Ramirez Is Yankees’ Perfect Heir to Derek »
When the dust settles on Derek Jeter's farewell season, the Yankees will be forced to face a question that's been dormant for nearly two decades in New York: Who is going to play shortstop next?For most teams, this is a yearly or frequent exercise. Unless a stud emerges from the farm system, finding a star-caliber shortstop is [...]
Derek Jeter Odds: Batting Average, Total Games, Honus »
Derek Jeter’s career batting average is .312, but oddsmakers believe the Yankee shortstop's final season will be less productive. Jeter announced this week he will retire after the 2014 season, which prompted plenty of water-cooler discussions around his place in history. And it prompted sportsbooks to put their money where their mouths are [...]
Derek Jeter Will Be Remembered as Once-in-a-Lifetime »
In the sports world, hyperbole is commonplace. This, however, is more of a fact than an opinion: There will never be another Derek Jeter. Scoff if you choose, but the announcement of Jeter's impending retirement doesn't change the narrative of his career; it simply illuminates a player that will be unmatched for the rest of sports history. By [...]
Top Derek Jeter Replacement Options as the End of an »
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter announced Wednesday, via his Facebook page, that he'll retire after the 2014 season. While this isn't a huge surprise considering he'll be 40 years old and played in only 17 games during an injury-plagued 2013, the Yankees can now know without any doubt that the Jeter era is coming to an end and will be [...]
Derek Jeter to Retire with Numerous Yankees Franchise »
Derek Jeter announced on his Facebook page that he will retire after the 2014 season, meaning the New York Yankees will soon lose their all-time leader in hits (3,316), at-bats (10,614), games (2,602) and stolen bases (348). The longtime Yankee shortstop also ranks third in franchise history with 1,876 runs, and his 525 doubles are good for second [...]
Suzyn Waldman: Jeter’s Legacy Ranks with Mantle, »
Derek Jeter announced 2014 will be his final season. Check out the video above as New York Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman talks with our Adam Lefkoe about Jeter's legacy. What do you think of the news about Jeter? Where does he rank among the Yankees' all-time greats? Leave your thoughts below.Read more New York Yankees news on [...]