‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: Bombers Working to Void Remainder of »
The New York Yankees are fed up with Alex Rodriguez and the drama that surrounds him.Tim Elfrink of the Miami News Times broke the story that a doctor sold performance-enhancing drugs to multiple baseball players, one of which was the Yankees third baseman.Andrew Marchand of ESPN is now reporting that the Yankees are looking to void the remainder [...]
Would Missing All of 2013 Officially End Alex »
There are some hallowed numbers in baseball history, such as Joe DiMaggio's 56 (his hitting streak), .406 (Ted Williams' batting average in 1941) and 762, which just so happens to be the number of home runs that Barry Bonds hit in his career, seven more than Hank Aaron for the most in the history of the game. Whatever you think about Bonds' [...]
Alex Rodriguez is the Poster Child in MLB for Why Drug »
If Alex Rodriguez ends up missing all of the 2013 season following hip surgery, it might end up being a fortunate development for him. That is, in terms of avoiding the media. Otherwise, the New York Yankees third baseman will likely be answering frequent questions about a report in the Miami New Times linking him to an "anti-aging" [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Should Yankees Look to Release Slugger »
It's amazing how Alex Rodriguez finds himself in the news all the time.And unfortunately for the New York Yankees, it's potentially another embarrassing situation.According to Tim Elfrink of the Miami New Times, Dr. Anthony Bosch's clinic is under investigation for supplying performance enhancing drugs to prominent athletes.According to the story, [...]
Former Yankees Players We Want to Return as Coaches »
Rich tradition and unprecedented success helps make the list of "Former Yankees Players We Want to Return as Coaches" plentiful.But like all other compilations, not everyone can make the cut. Not all players were as loved as Bernie Williams.Not every career stretches quite as long as Jorge Posada's. And so, not every former Yankee great [...]
5 Pieces Yankees Must Add Amid A-Rod Rumors »
Injuries and free agency have ravaged the New York Yankees roster. The team lost Nick Swisher, Raul Ibanez, Russell Martin and others after a terrible postseason appearance. During an interview with WFAN radio, General Manager Brian Cashman stated there is a possibility that Alex Rodriguez will miss the entire season due to the surgery [...]
New York Yankees Most Affected by a Potentially »
It’s nothing new that in New York, it’s World Series or bust every season for the Yankees. But this year, several Yankees will be under additional pressure due to the extended absence of All-Star third baseman Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod had hip surgery on January 16. While he was originally expected to be out until after the All-Star Game, [...]
Yankees Rumors: Fact or Fiction on All the Hottest »
It's t-minus 14 days until pitchers and catchers report to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa for spring training, giving Brian Cashman two weeks to improve the roster before he and the Yankee front office get a look at the squad.The 2013 Yankees, as currently constituted, are worse on paper than last year's team. They only have one major addition in [...]
Fallout from Announcement That A-Rod Could Miss Season »
Alex Rodriguez is perhaps one of the most intriguing superstars Major League Baseball has ever seen. He debuted in the majors at the young age of 18 in 1994, quickly showcasing his undeniable talent. After his first full season with the Seattle Mariners in 1996 during which he batted a robust .358, it was clear that Rodriguez intended [...]
Derek Jeter Back on the Field for the New York Yankees »
According to ESPN.com and the Associated Press, Yankee captain Derek Jeter worked out on a baseball field Monday for the first time since breaking his left ankle last October.The 38-year-old shortstop fielded 55 ground balls and also hit in a batting cage at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida. According to Jeter, "Everything [...]