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What a Potential A-Rod PED Suspension Would Mean for »
The volatile marriage between Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees is going to reach another crossroads very soon, at least if you believe that Major League Baseball has enough bullets in the chamber to finally make this Biogenesis scandal go away once and for all. According to the New York Daily News, Rodriguez will be interviewed by [...]
Derek Jeter May Be Only Person with the Power to End »
Just when it looked like things were strained beyond repair between Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees, here comes Derek Jeter to save the day. Of course. Jeter's legend in New York is so big you could practically fill the state with all the stories that are made up about him. He is a folk hero to the fans and the city, similar to [...]
5 Ways Yankees Can Spend the $19 Million Saved on »
Just when you thought the New York Yankees couldn't catch a break, along comes the Insurance Fairy to provide the team with a life line heading into what figures to be a very busy trading season next month. According to Andrew Marchand of ESPN New York, thanks to Mark Teixeira's problematic wrist this season, first in the World Baseball [...]
Yankees GM Brian Cashman Completely Crossed the Line »
The battle between Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees took an interesting twist on Tuesday night, and for the first time in history, A-Rod is actually the victim in this whole thing. Rodriguez excitedly tweeted that he was cleared by his doctor to start playing games again after spending all of 2013 rehabbing the injured hip he had [...]
Derek Jeter’s Days as Yankees’ Leadoff »
Derek Jeter has given everything he possibly could to the New York Yankees since taking over as the everyday shortstop in 1996. He is an icon for a franchise that has no shortage of legendary figures, with the freedom to do anything he wants. But the reality of the situation as it stands on June 24, 2013 is that Jeter is 38 years old and [...]
Robinson Cano Says There’s ‘No »
New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano is once again captaining the American League team for the Home Run Derby at Citi Field next month. While he has a wealth of power hitters to choose from, one player who won't be on his team is Kansas City Royals DH Billy Butler. In case you forgot last year's infamous derby, Cano was also captain [...]
Josh Pettitte: Prospect Profile for New York »
Player: Josh PettitteDrafted by: New York Yankees (No. 1124 overall) Position: RHP DOB: 11/3/1994 (Age: 18) Height/Weight: 6'1"/190 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R School: Deer Park HS (TX) College Commitment: Baylor Background Josh Pettitte, son of Andy, made some headlines earlier this year when he threw a [...]
Michael O’Neill: Prospect Profile for New York »
Player: Michael O'NeillDrafted by: New York Yankees (No. 103 overall) Position: CF DOB: 6/12/1992 (Age: 20) Height/Weight: 6'1"/195 lbs Bats/Throws: R/R School: Michigan Previously Drafted: 2010, 42nd round by New York Yankees Background O'Neill jumped up draft boards last year, especially during the Cape [...]
Ian Clarkin: Prospect Profile for New York »
Player: Ian ClarkinDrafted by: New York Yankees (No. 33 Overall) Position: LHP DOB: 2/14/1995 (Age: 18) Height/Weight: 6'2"/190 lbs Bats/Throws: L/L School: Madison HS (San Diego, Calif.) College Commitment: San Diego Background A showcase standout last summer, Ian Clarkin has been steady this season and [...]
Aaron Judge: Prospect Profile for New York »
Player: Aaron JudgeDrafted by: New York Yankees (No. 32 Overall) Position: RF DOB: 4/26/1992 (Age: 21) Height/Weight: 6'7"/255 lbs Bats/Throws: R/R School: Fresno State Previously Drafted: 2010, 35th round by Oakland Athletics BackgroundOne of the most incredible physical specimens in this draft, Judge has [...]