‘NY Yankees’ Archives
No Easy Answers to the Steroid Problem for »
For years, we all have known the day was coming when the stars from the steroids era would be on the Hall of Fame ballot. They all should get in. None of them should ever get in. Believing there is one answer that will resolve this problem in a way that makes complete sense is reserved for the Skip Baylesses of the world. The rest of us know this [...]
Could NY Yankees’ Trio Shatter Record Books in »
Just a month and change remains before the thrilling kickoff to spring training 2013.As the thump and thwack and crunch of cleats scurry through our imaginations, questions remain regarding what the everyday lineup for the New York Yankees will look like this campaign. One thing fans do know, however, is that Derek Jeter, Ichiro Suzuki and [...]
Who Would the Yankees Chase If Forced to Drop »
The New York Yankees have conducted business during this offseason under a mandate from principal owner Hal Steinbrenner. The team's payroll must be under the $189 million luxury tax threshold for 2014.As ESPN's Jayson Stark explains, the Yankees have exceeded the luxury tax three times since the penalty was established in 2003. If the Yanks go [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees Looking to Discuss Mike »
Earlier in the week, Mike Morse's name was added to the trading block.The New York Yankees are one of about six or seven teams that have been confirmed to have interest in the Washington Nationals hitter.Morse's name immediately went on the block after the Nationals made two significant moves this winter—trading for Denard Span and [...]
Does Justin Upton Removing Yankees from No-Trade List »
OK, so we know that the Arizona Diamondbacks failed to trade star right fielder Justin Upton to the Seattle Mariners. Maybe he'll end up on the New York Yankees instead.But he won't. Most likely not, anyway. I'm certain enough to bet my beard somebody else's beard on it.Upton going to New York is at least possible [...]
Hal Steinbrenner, New York Yankees Still Committed to »
The New York Yankees have had a fairly mundane offseason. Not only did they avoid pursuing big name free agents, but they let some of their own impact players head to other cities. Russell Martin will play for the Pittsburgh Pirates next season, Nick Swisher will suit up for the Cleveland Indians and Eric Chavez is headed to the Arizona [...]
Grading New York Yankees’ Offseason Moves so Far »
If you're yawning at the thought of the New York Yankees offseason up until this point, you're not alone. There is no doubt that the team's 2014 payroll target of $189 million has deterred general manager Brian Cashman from making any impact moves this offseason and as a result, the Yanks will look relatively similar to the 2012 version. [...]
Breaking Down Every Possible Derek Jeter Contract »
The 2013 season may be Derek Jeter's last in a New York Yankees uniform. I'm only throwing it out there because the possibility is indeed real. It will all boil down to a series of decisions, with Jeter's player option for the 2014 season at the center.As Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com wrote this week, it's possible that Jeter won't [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Will Be Relied Upon »
The New York Yankees are an aging baseball team. On opening day 2013, manager Joe Girardi will send out seven starters who are over the age of 30 and potentially eight, depending on who he names as the team's starting designated hitter. As a result, the Yankees will be fighting in a tough AL East division relying on players to out-produce [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Updating Michael Morse to New York »
The New York Yankees—in search of a right-handed bat to complement a left-handed hitting outfield—may have found the perfect fit in the Washington Nationals' Michael Morse.ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand reports that the Bronx Bombers have expressed interest in the 30-year-old OF/DH, a move that would appear to be a great fit for [...]