‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Will Be Toughest to »
As March fades into April, the New York Yankees will be forced to make numerous defining decisions about many of their promising prospects. And rest assured, some players will be tougher to demote (or cut) than others. An influx of injuries has made this year's Spring Training more interesting than most. The loss of several key components [...]
Report: New York Yankees Work out Chien-Ming Wang, »
Chien-Ming Wang is looking for a return to the Yankees in 2013.On Wednesday, the 32-year-old took his next step in hopes of getting a potential deal done with his old club, according to Andy McCullough of the Newark-Star Ledger. Chien-Ming Wang is having a tryout of sorts over the Yankees minor-league complex. Throwing for Yankees [...]
Yankees Will Suffer on Field and off If Derek Jeter »
Since 1996, the constant for the Yankees has been world-class play at the shortstop position from their great captain, Derek Jeter. As the 2013 season approaches, it's now a possibility that Jeter may not be manning the space between third and second to start the year.A major void to fill both in the clubhouse and on the diamond.The Yankees may [...]
Projecting the Yankees’ Opening Day Lineup »
When Derek Jeter crumbled to the ground during the first game of the American League Championship Series last fall, it was understood that a severe injury was suffered. The diagnosis of a broken ankle meant starting 2013 on the field would be an uphill climb for the Yankees' captain.The climb has become steeper this week. On Tuesday, Jeter was [...]
Ranking the New York Yankees’ Most Pivotal Bench »
The New York Yankees have less than two weeks left of spring training to make final roster decisions.They seem poised to use every last moment by the amount of players they still have in camp.Injuries have crippled the depth of the Yankees roster this spring and forced management to get creative with free agent acquisitions and prospect [...]
Each Team’s Flaws Leave American League East as »
"You know, Susan. You just CAN'T predict baseball!" Yes, I just quoted notoriously obnoxious Yankees radio announcer John Sterling, but it couldn't be more true, especially this coming season.It was a very eventful offseason for the American League East. The Toronto Blue Jays made the biggest splash, beefing up to try to make the playoffs for [...]
Derek Jeter’s Injury Setback Is No Reason for »
The optimism Derek Jeter’s spring debut brought to the New York Yankees is receding after the legendary shortstop’s ankle injury forced him back onto the bench, but there is still no reason for the ball club to worry at this point. USA Today’s Chad Jennings reported the following on Jeter’s setback: "New York manager Joe [...]
Derek Jeter Misses Yankees Spring Training Games Due »
Derek Jeter will miss another spring training game for the New York Yankees on Wednesday because of a sore left ankle, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Wallace Matthews.Jeter was scratched from the Yankees spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday due to a "cranky" left ankle, according to manager Joe Girardi (via [...]
Has Mark Teixeira’s Yankees Contract Become »
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira became the latest in a long line of fallen Bronx Bomber stars when he injured the tendon sheath of his right wrist when swinging off a tee during World Baseball Classic workouts.What originally was diagnosed as an 8-10 week absence could turn out to be much more. On Sunday, it was revealed that Teixeira [...]
Breaking Down the Yankees’ Blueprint for Winning »
For the first time in arguably 15 years, the New York Yankees are not a slam dunk favorite to win the American League East. Not only are the Bombers noticeably weaker than they have been, but the rest of the division has also improved over the offseason.The Toronto Blue Jays added Jose Reyes, R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle to a team [...]