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Whether It’s a Pot or a Drink, Reggie Jackson Is »
This article is part of The Fan ManifestoOver the course of our lifetime, there are always those embarrassing foot in the mouth situations we deeply regret. Sometimes for years we are haunted by the idiocy we sprayed during that fateful moment that to this day dance in our conscience.Hall of fame hockey player Brett Hull had his [...]
5 Reasons New York Yankees Are Poised for Monster »
It’s hard to believe the state of affairs the New York Yankees sit in. With the team plagued by early season struggles, many critics and fans had pinned this the season when the club finally descends back to earth. The conclusions came from everywhere. Some said after years of blinding hurling wads of cash at problems, the lack [...]
4 Signs Derek Jeter’s Awful Slump Will Not Last »
What a difference a year makes. Last year, on July 4, 2012, Derek Jeter was playing in his first game after a rare stint on the disabled list. His batting average stood at an unimpressive .256 and even with the inevitable 3,000th hit just days away, his season possessed little to get excited about. Fast forward to the present and the [...]
Does Yankees’ Rafael Soriano Deserve to Be a »
Twelve months ago, no one could have foreseen the present Yankee bullpen before us. After recording his best year in the majors, Rafael Soriano swapped AL East uniforms and joined the Yankees in 2011. His 45 saves in 2010 with Tampa had catapulted him into a setup role and a lucrative $35 million contract. Much was expected from the [...]
New York Yankees: 9 Keys to the 180-Degree Rotation »
Just a few weeks ago the New York Yankees had been written off for dead by many. Under performing, over the hill, and simply no longer the driving machine they once were. Oh, the old gray mare ain’t what she used to be. Fast forward to the middle of June. The same team that was once cohabiting the basement of the AL East with the [...]
Re-Ranking New York Yankees’ Top 10 Prospects »
With most eyes on the suddenly surging New York Yankees in the Bronx, many might have missed the Yankees' selections in the recent MLB draft. Some picks are far from making an impact, while others could quickly be on the cusp of "The Show." So with the addition of new members to the Yankee family, let’s take a revamped look at the top [...]
NY Yankees: 6 Reasons Bronx Bombers Will Be in First »
Certainly, it is not a stretch to predict the New York Yankees will be atop the AL East. At this moment they only sit 0.5 games back. However, it wasn't that long ago that the Yankees were left for dead by many. Whispers of them being too old to overcome their deficiencies were rampant and even Joe Girardi's demise was being [...]
Will the New York Yankees Win Another World Series »
Approximately 25 percent ($53.125 million) of the New Yankees 2012 payroll ($196 million) is dedicated to the services of two players: Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira. For those of you scoring at home, that’s more than the entire Oakland Athletics team. [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Memorable Comeback Stories in »
When an individual abruptly leaves your life, the space they occupied can’t be filled overnight. Over an extended period of time, the void eventually becomes smaller and less significant. But when that person returns just as suddenly as they left, the state of jubilation and sheer happiness inside you is overwhelming. Throughout the [...]
New York Yankees: Aging Lineup Will Continue to »
Despite the obvious bonanza of talent up and down the Yankee lineup, one would be hard pressed to not recognize the aging parts. Four of the current everyday players for the Yankees (Jeter, Rodriguez, Jones, and Ibanez) are over the age of 35, meaning that, on any given day, almost half the lineup could fit into that geriatric equation. With [...]