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New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Could Surprise Us All »
The Yankees had a very solid season in 2011, despite being bounced in the first round of the postseason by the Tigers.Prior to the season, the team had a well-documented number of question marks with the starting rotation.To fix those problems, GM Brian Cashman took a big leap of faith and signed both Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia.Both of the [...]
The 10 Best Relief Pitchers in Major League History »
A dominant relief pitcher is often viewed as the most clutch pitcher on a team's staff. Some team's have relied on the efforts of their exceptional relievers for regular season success, and some have relied on them for postseason success.Ever since saves became an official statistic in 1969, teams have always worked hard to develop a dominating [...]
Michael Pineda: Early Progress Will Translate to »
Michael Pineda has shown great progress so far in the early stages of Spring Training. Considering he was acquired from the Mariners for the Yankees best hitting prospect in years, Pineda's progress will help to make stomaching the loss a little bit easier.Pineda reportedly showed up at Yankees camp about 10 pounds overweight, but he also [...]
Yankees’ Lineup Projections, Part 8 of 9: Is »
If Brett Gardner steps it up this season, we could be witnessing quite the dynamic Yankees' lineup.Imagine a .300 hitter at the top of the lineup (or ninth—either way he's a table-setter), with 50+ stolen base potential and the ability to drive the ball into the gaps.Gardner, although never hitting above .277 in his career, could [...]
Yankees Lineup Projections, Part 7 of 9: Another Grand »
Curtis Granderson, following a down season in his first season with the Yankees in 2010, had an absolutely shocking 2011 season.Never before had he hit more than 30 home runs; he hit 41.Never before had he drove in more than 74 runs; he drove in 119.Never before had he scored more than 122 runs; he scored 136.Granderson, along with teammate Mark [...]
Yankees Lineup Projections, Part 4 of 9: Jeter’s »
Signs of aging were prevalent last season for Derek Jeter, as his first half left much to be desired.Jeter hit .270/.330/.353 prior to the All Star break and was batting .257 with just two home runs on the day he collected his historic 3,000th hit.He had a remarkable second half, however, hitting .327/.383/.428. He finished up the year with a [...]
Yankees Lineup Projections, Part 3 of 9: Why Cano Will »
It may be too early to call Robinson Cano the best second baseman in Yankees history, but he should certainly be considered one of the best.The title of best second baseman in team history most likely goes to the great Tony Lazzeri.Lazzeri sports a career slash line of .293/.379/.467 with 169 home runs and 1,154 RBIs in 12 seasons wearing the [...]
Yankees Lineup Projections, Part 2 of 9: How Teixeira »
After being stealthily courted by the Yankees prior to the 2009 season, first baseman Mark Teixeira instantly made a huge impact on the team. He signed an eight-year, $180 million contract that would having him manning first base for the team through 2016.Teixeira gave Yankees fans what they had been missing since the departure of Tino Martinez, [...]
Yankees Lineup Projections, Part 1 of 9: What We Can »
With spring training just around the corner, it's time to start taking a look at how the Yankees lineup will produce in 2012.First up, we'll look at catcher Russell Martin.Martin was a welcome addition to the club in 2011, effectively replacing Jorge Posada as the team's starting catcher.After being non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers in [...]
Hip, Hip Jorge! Posada Set to Hang ‘Em Up »
Tomorrow will be a sad day for Yankees fans as they say goodbye to a player that epitomized what it means to be a Yankee.A once-in-a-generation player, Jorge Posada feels that he is ready to move on from baseball and announce his retirement tomorrow, Tuesday, January 24th.There was much debate as to what would happen with Posada after the 2011 [...]