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Ranking the Yankees’ Best All Star-Game »
With July upon us, it is time to look at which members of the New York Yankees may be representing the club at this year's All-Star Game. It has not been a great season for the Bombers, one plagued by injuries and abysmal offensive production from more than just a few of their hitters. To say past All-Stars Brian McCann, Carlos Beltran, Alfonso [...]
New York Yankees 2014 Trade Deadline Shopping List »
As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are sure to have a list of players they covet who could improve their team. The Bombers have several areas that need to be addressed, namely an injury-riddled rotation and a struggling lineup. Both are questions for which this team will try to find answers as the deadline draws [...]
Yankees’ Quartet of Rookies Keeping the Team »
With a 39-33 record, numerous injuries and a lineup crowded by hitters performing below expectations, it is scary to imagine where the New York Yankees would be without rookies Masahiro Tanaka, Yangervis Solarte, Dellin Betances and Chase Whitley. With a roster full of superstars and aging veterans, it is these four first-timers who have kept the [...]
The Biggest Issues the Yankees Must Address at the »
With the July 31 MLB trade deadline a little over a month away, the New York Yankees have some areas of concern that need to be addressed as this team aims for a shot at the postseason. Despite spending over $500 million this past winter, the Yankees sit at a modest 37-33 and are in second place in the American League East behind the Toronto Blue [...]
Yankees Sign Relief Pitcher Heath Bell to Minors Deal »
The New York Yankees have come to terms on a minor league deal with former San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell, according to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News. Bell will report to the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. According to the LoHud Yankees Twitter account, the move resulted in a demotion for minor [...]
Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses of the Yankees’ »
Following the conclusion of Day 1 of the MLB Draft, I wrote a piece re-ranking the New York Yankees' Top 10 prospects. Now, I take a more in-depth look at those players and determine their biggest strengths and weaknesses. My rankings went as such: Gary Sanchez C Slade Heathcott OF Mason Williams OF Eric Jagielo 3B Tyler Austin 1B/3B/OF Gregory [...]
Re-Ranking the Yankees’ Top 10 Prospects After »
The Major League Baseball Draft. A span of days where lifelong dreams come true. Kids, whether they be in high school or college, are taking the first steps to hopefully becoming a big league ballplayer. Once your name is called, you are no longer just a kid on a field. You are about to become a professional being paid to play the game you love [...]
Yankees, Slugging 1B Kendrys Morales a Perfect Match »
First baseman Kendrys Morales, a free agent since last winter, has yet to find a team to call home, and its time the New York Yankees gave him one. With the MLB draft right around the corner, Morales will soon become a hot commodity, since the draft-pick compensation attached to his name will cease to exist shortly after the draft commences. With [...]
Masahiro Tanaka: The New York Yankees’ »
When Masahiro Tanaka signed a seven-year, $155 million contract, many second-guessed the New York Yankees' decision. This man had never thrown a pitch in the major leagues before. He was picking up his life in Japan and moving to a foreign land. Many Japanese pitchers in the past had not panned out, especially for the Yankees. What were the [...]
Joe Girardi Has Yankees’ Bullpen Exceeding »
A rookie closer. A bunch of minor league starting pitching prospects who never panned out. A few no-name relievers. Some kids out of the farm system. This is what Joe Girardi has had at his disposal in the Yankees' bullpen throughout the 2014 season. On paper that group does not seem like much. Heading into the season the pen was projected to be a [...]