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Constructing New York Yankees’ Backup Plan if »
When New York Yankees star Robinson Cano ditched agent Scott Boras for Jay-Z several months ago, there was understandable optimism that he would consent to a long-term contract extension. Not so fast, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Cano and the Yankees are "nowhere near a deal" as his free agency looms, which means manager Brian Cashman needs [...]
How a Healthy Alex Rodriguez Would Immediately »
The 2013 season for the New York Yankees has featured as many unbelievable twists as one of those over-the-top Spanish-language soap operas.The latest update from CBS Sports' Jon Heyman concerns third baseman Alex Rodriguez. Team sources say he is "clearly well ahead of Derek " and making "fantastic" progress following January's hip [...]
Goose Gossage Discusses Yankees Career, »
On June 23, the New York Yankees will host their 67th annual Old-Timers' Day to celebrate their retired stars. Hall of Fame reliever Rich "Goose" Gossage regularly attends, as he has a genuine appreciation for the tradition."When I played, Old-Timers’ Day was my favorite day of the whole season," he told Bleacher Report, "because I got to [...]
Have New York Yankees Used Up Their Aging Replacements »
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman economically replaced his injured stars prior to Opening Day and kept the 2013 team in contention with—to put it gently—declining veterans. Cashman signed Travis Hafner and Kevin Youkilis to fill the voids at third base and designated hitter, while Alex Rodriguez rehabbed from hip [...]
Is This the End of Alex Rodriguez’s Yankee »
Biogenesis founder Tony Bosch has decided to cooperate with Major League Baseball, according to ESPN's Outside the Lines. Their agreement could result in disciplinary action against many of Bosch's former clients, including three-time AL MVP Alex Rodriguez:Major League Baseball will seek to suspend about 20 players connected to the Miami-area [...]
Will Alex Rodriguez Ever Truly Be Welcomed Back with »
New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman were refreshingly candid when commenting on Alex Rodriguez's tenure with the team (via Wallace Matthews, ESPNNewYork.com). Steinbrenner was then asked if the Yankees had been disappointed in Rodriguez, who over the past two seasons has averaged 17 home runs and 60 RBIs [...]
MLB Trade Scenarios: New York Yankees Should Move »
Before the 2012 holiday season gives way to the 2013 regular season, the New York Yankees need to make a significant trade. Sending Curtis Granderson to the Atlanta Braves would be in the team's best interest.Granderson, who turns 32 in March, has played center field in the Bronx for each of the past three seasons. He's a terrific clubhouse [...]
Power Ranking Alex Rodriguez’s Worst Yankee »
Alex Rodriguez has been maligned unlike any other MLB player. But rather than generalizing the superstar's inability to perform in the postseason, I'll review each of his October contributions since joining the New York Yankees in 2004.The following power rankings order his eight pinstriped playoff appearances, which vary in quality from excellent [...]
4 Reasons Detroit Tigers Are Rooting for the Baltimore »
Though it's out of their control, the Detroit Tigers would certainly prefer to face the Baltimore Orioles in the 2012 American League Championship Series.The O's battle the New York Yankees in a winner-take-all Game 5 this evening. Whomever wins will advance to meet Detroit in a best-of-seven series beginning on Saturday.Justin Verlander and Co. [...]
Who Has the Schedule Edge in Final Days of the MLB »
MLB contenders have just six games to play in the 2012 regular season as they jostle for the remaining playoff berths.At this late stage of the season, we determine the strength of each team's schedule by individual matchups. Between pitchers and batters, catcher and baserunners, outfielders and ballpark dimensions, etc.My focus is on the playoff [...]