‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Realistic Expectations for Curtis Granderson’s »
Curtis Granderson is going to be out until the beginning of May with a broken forearm, which, along with Mark Teixeira's wrist injury, has caused Yankees fans to panic about the upcoming season.It's impossible to pretend the Yankees aren't in trouble with their two best power hitters out for at least the first month of the season. But given that [...]
Fantasy Baseball: David Ortiz and 11 Players over 35 »
For many fantasy owners, players of a certain age get crossed off long before their drafts begin. They look at a player over that age and assume regression or injuries are on their way.This is fortunate for the more open-minded owners in baseball, because there are values to be had among these older folks if owners know where to look. In fact, the [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Options for the Bombers to Replace »
By now, we've all heard the news of Mark Teixeira's latest injury.According to Andy McCullough of the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees first basemen will miss eight to 10 weeks with a strained wrist. Teixeira will miss eight to 10 weeks, Girardi said. He has a strained wrist.— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughSL) March 6, [...]
Report: New York Yankees Mark Teixeira out 8-10 Weeks »
It's not even April yet and the Bronx Bombers are getting decimated by injuries already.Unfortunately, the New York Yankees just got even more bad news on Wednesday.According to Andy McCullough of the Newark Star Ledger, Yankees first basemen Mark Teixeira will be out eight to10 weeks due to a sprained tendon in his wrist. Teixeira will miss [...]
Yankees Spring Training Stock Watch: Which Players Are »
Spring training wins and losses mean next to nothing, but the New York Yankees have gotten off to a slow start nonetheless with a 3-8 record entering play on Wednesday.Preseason is more about player evaluation than anything else, and the Yankees have players on both ends of the spectrum, with a handful of guys getting off to terrific starts and [...]
New York Yankees: What We’ve Learned About the »
As we edge closer to the halfway mark in spring training, the New York Yankees are already beginning to evolve. Although Derek Jeter hasn’t played in any games and most of New York’s top starters haven’t seen live action, there is a lot to learn from thus far. In only a few weeks the Yankees have begun to form a new identity, [...]
Reasons the New York Yankees Are Still the AL East »
The past six months have been rough for the New York Yankees.After Derek Jeter went down in Game 1 of the ALCS last season, the Yankees went on to subsequently get swept by the Detroit Tigers in that same series. Once the offseason hit, things went from bad to worse as New York lost Nick Swisher, Rafael Soriano, Russell Martin, Eric Chavez and [...]
USA Baseball: Mark Teixeira Must Perform Well to »
When Team USA announced its roster for the World Baseball Classic, we instantly noticed a fair blend of rising stars and established talent. The one glaring question mark, however, was none other than a five-time Gold Glove Award winner who has been labeled as a star on the decline.In order to salvage his damaged MLB reputation, that man must [...]
New York Yankees: Robinson Cano’s Father »
There's an old saying that some of you might have heard."Dad knows best."Whenever my late father gave me advice or said something, I always listened.I wonder if Robinson Cano was listening when his dad spoke on Monday.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York, Jose Cano thinks his son will remain with the New York Yankees for his entire [...]
Why Mark Teixeira Is the Key to New York »
The New York Yankees may not be able to count on their usually deep lineup of monster mashers to propel to the team to regular season success in 2013. That’s why first baseman Mark Teixeira is the make-or-break player in the Bronx Bombers’ 2013 campaign. Teixeira only played in 123 games in 2012, hitting .251 with 24 home runs and 84 [...]