Archive for December, 2016
Jose Quintana Trade Would Be Right Idea at Wrong Time »
Nobody can fault the New York Yankees if they’re getting cold feet with their plan to take the long way back to success, but the best advice for them right now is to stay the course. That would involve not making a trade for Chicago White Sox left-hander Jose Quintana. As Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Monday, that’s something [...]
How Yankees Can Still Make Impact Upgrade to »
The New York Yankees are rebuilding. They're also trying to win. That's how it works in the Bronx. Those aren't mutually exclusive goals. Last season, the Yankees sold at the trade deadline and restocked a farm system that Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter subsequently ranked No. 1 in the game. They also stayed in the playoff picture until late [...]
Brett Gardner Trade Rumors: Latest News and »
It looks as though the New York Yankees' offseason spending could remain dormant for the rest of the winter; however, veteran outfielder Brett Gardner's name has emerged in trade talks. Continue for updates. Yankees Shopping Gardner Tuesday, Dec. 13 According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Yankees have continued to [...]
Chase Headley Trade Rumors: Latest News and »
In an effort to cut salary, the New York Yankees are gauging interest around the league in third baseman Chase Headley. Continue for updates. Yankees Seeking Headley Trade Tuesday, Dec. 13 Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported the Yankees are looking to potentially deal either Headley or outfielder Brett Gardner. Owner Hal Steinbrenner [...]
Aroldis Chapman to Yankees: Latest Contract Details, »
The New York Yankees took a big step toward returning to contention once again by adding Aroldis Chapman. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that the Bronx Bombers inked him to a five-year deal worth $86 million Wednesday. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports confirmed the news. Heyman reported Thursday that Chapman will receive an $11 million signing [...]
Derek Jeter’s Jersey Number to Be Retired by »
New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter will have his famed No. 2 jersey retired by the storied organization before the team's game against the Houston Astros on May 14, 2017. The Yankees made the announcement official Tuesday morning: New York selected Jeter with the sixth overall pick in the 1992 draft and, following a rise through the [...]
Matt Holliday Adds Proven Winner to Hasten Upstart »
A scant three weeks before Christmas, the New York Yankees signed Matt Holliday for one year and $13 million, per Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball. I will spare you the painfully obvious holiday/Holliday puns. It's a solid move for the Yanks, who are in the midst of a youth movement but also seeking to win now. New York whiffed on [...]
Matt Holliday to Yankees: Latest Contract Details, »
Matt Holliday struggled to find his previous All-Star form throughout an injury-marred 2016 season, but the New York Yankees reportedly took a chance on him Sunday. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Bronx Bombers signed the slugger to a one-year deal worth $13 million. Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports confirmed the [...]