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1 Sleeper Free-Agent Target for the Yankees at Every »
After not making the playoffs for the second year in a row, it is clear the New York Yankees will have to make some moves this winter if they intend to compete in 2015. It's the Yankees, so you know that is exactly what their intentions are. This is a talented free-agent class, headlined by players such as Jon Lester, Max Scherzer, James Shields, [...]
Moves the Yankees Could Actually Pull off This »
After failing to reach the playoffs for the second year in a row, the New York Yankees are bound to have a busy offseason ahead of them. The hot stove is upon us and players are already starting to fall off big boards and wish lists across Major League Baseball. Thanks to a roster full of question marks and concerns, the Yanks have plenty of work [...]
The 3 Most Important Prospects for the New York »
A highly touted prospect can bring plenty of hope. A young farmhand makes the future appear bright, regardless of how far down the line their big league ETA is. They can also be used as trade bait, a way to immediately improve a major league roster. It is definitely risky. Does a team hold on to their prospects in hopes they will one day reach [...]
3 Impact Prospects That Could Make the Yankees’ »
The New York Yankees have notably had a lack of farm system depth and talent over the past few years, but there are a few prospects who could potentially make an impact on the 2015 big league roster. At 29.6 years of age, the Bombers were the second-oldest team in baseball behind the World Series-bound San Francisco Giants in 2014, according to [...]
3 Reasons Pablo Sandoval Would Be a Poor Fit for the »
San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will be one of the most sought-after free agents when he hits the open market this winter. At the very least, "Kung Fu Panda" will headline this year's class of available third basemen. His free-agent profile is an interesting one. At 28 years of age, Sandoval is still in what would be considered [...]
Reflecting on All That Derek Jeter Was »
On Thursday night, the crowd at Yankee Stadium erupted time and time again. DER-EK JE-TER... DER-EK JE-TER... DER-EK JE-TER! It was Derek Jeter's final game in the Bronx, the last time he would don his iconic No. 2 pinstriped jersey. The fans were desperate for one more memory. Boy, did Jeter deliver. With the game against the Baltimore Orioles [...]
What It Would Take for the Yankees to Land Jon Lester »
After a rather mediocre season, the New York Yankees are sure to have a few prized free agents on their shopping list this winter. There is no doubt that Jon Lester is one of those guys. A former Red Sox, Lester could be the latest player to break the hearts of Boston fans should he bolt for The Evil Empire. Of course, Lester is currently a member [...]
4 Important Silver Linings from the New York »
Maurice Setter once said, "Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.” That would be the optimist's way of looking at the 2014 New York Yankees, a team that has become synonymous with mediocrity. After spending over $500 million this past offseason on an All-Star class of free agents that included Jacoby [...]
Early Takeaways from the Yankees’ September »
We are 10 days into the month of September, a time when major league teams are littered with minor league prospects; players decent enough to warrant a call-up when the 25-man rosters expand to 40. Hopelessly fighting for the playoffs, the New York Yankees have some call-ups of their own as they sit 5.5 games out of the second wild card. With [...]
3 Players the New York Yankees Must Let Go This »
With their playoff hopes dwindling by the day, the New York Yankees need to start praying paying attention to what will surely be a busy offseason for the team. It has been a rough year in the Bronx to say the least. Pitcher after pitcher has fallen victim to injury. Hitters with proven track records are putting up the worst numbers of their [...]