‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Robinson Cano and the 60 Worst Postseason Performances »
Robinson Cano of the New York Yankees experienced one of the worst postseasons ever, particularly for a player with his credentials. Cano is a four-time All-Star and a career .308 hitter through his first eight seasons in the major leagues. In 2012, Cano posted a triple-slash line of .313/.379/.550 with a career-high 33 home runs and 94 RBI. His [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: New York Yankees Pursuing Kyle »
In the most recent winter offseasons, it seems like the New York Yankees are always targeting pitching.Heading into this upcoming offseason, Brian Cashman has a lot of question marks surrounding the starting rotation.CC Sabathia is having his elbow looked at, Hiroki Kuroda and Andy Pettitte are free agents, Michael Pineda is not expected back [...]
Should the New York Yankees Replace Russell Martin »
Russell Martin is set to become a free agent once the World Series is complete and the New York Yankees are going to need to find a way to replace him. A.J. Pierzynski could be an interesting fit for the Yankees as they look to try to get back to the World Series for the first time since 2009.It has already been suggested by John Harper of The New [...]
Previewing the Yankees Offseason; Who Will Remain in »
The 2012 season for the New York Yankees ended on a very sad note. They scored six total runs in a four game sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. This marks the second year in a row that the Tigers have knocked the Yankees out of the playoffs. Knowing the Yankees reputation, there will be plenty of changes this offseason. [...]
Meet New York Yankees’ Potential Japanese High »
It seems as if every year there is a high-profiled international import that makes headlines in Major League Baseball, and it's no different this year.Shohei Otani, an 18-year old high school phenom from Japan, will be a hot commodity this offseason.Why? Well, he stands 6'4" and throws 100 mph. Oh yeah, and he's a starting pitcher.Otani realizes [...]
New York Yankees: 6 Moves the Yankees Must Make to Be »
The New York Yankees, as constructed, are going to get worse before they get better. The Bombers have a $28-million-per-year third basemen in Alex Rodriguez who hasn't hit above .276 in any of the past three seasons and a 38-year-old shortstop in Derek Jeter—along with several other home run hitters—who seem to fade in October. The one [...]
New York Yankees’ Biggest Needs Heading into »
As the sun set on the Bronx Bombers’ season last week, the free agency rumors were already spreading. The Yankees have a long list of players that will be free agents including: Nick Swisher, Russell Martin, Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Ichiro Suzuki, Raul Ibanez, Derek Lowe, Eric Chavez, Andruw Jones and Freddy Garcia. [...]
New York Yankees: The Complete Preview and Guide to »
For the third time in six years, the New York Yankees season ended at the hands of the Detroit Tigers.The Yankees were swept in four games by the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series and headed home with a lot of question marks surrounding 2013.Despite winning the American League East and owning the A.L.'s best record in 2012, [...]
Is Josh Hamilton or Joe Mauer the Better Splash to Fix »
Following a disappointing postseason effort in which they hit a meager .188 as a team and scored just 22 runs in nine games, the New York Yankees could be headed for a shakeup this offseason.Stars Alex Rodriguez, Curtis Granderson, Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher all hit under .200 in the postseason, and while Cano will remain an integral part at [...]
Michael Pineda: Latest Bad News on New York Yankees »
After missing all of 2012 due to injury, New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda may not take the mound until later than originally expected in 2013.In an interview with Ian O'Connor on ESPNNewYork 98.7 FM (per ESPNNewYork.com), Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gave the latest update on Pineda's status for next season.On Michael Pineda's [...]