‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: 4 Critical Offseason Moves That Need »
As the 2012 postseason has finally come to a merciful end for the New York Yankees, the organization must again prepare to look ahead. The season lasted a little longer than it did last year for the Yankees, of course. however, the Yankees would likely have traded the additional four games played for an early vacation if they had known they would [...]
Chances of Each New York Yankees Player Returning to »
The New York Yankees won 95 games in 2012, won the American League East and were bounced from the American League Championship Series by the Detroit Tigers in four games. Such a disappointing ending could mean some key players from this year's team won't be back next season. Let's take a look at the chances of each Yankee returning next [...]
New York Yankees: 7 Free Agents the Club Must Avoid »
While the disappointment of the American League Championship Series is still lingering with many Yankee fans, including myself, it is time to start turning our attention to the off-season. The Yankees have several players whose contracts have expired and many big decisions that must be made in the coming months. While general manager [...]
New York Yankees: A Look at What Really Happened »
In the wake of their four-game sweep out of the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees have had to endure an onslaught of finger-pointing and harsh criticism for their anemic results against the Detroit Tigers.It seems that everyone from the most casual of fans to the so-called "experts" have taken to social media sites and more [...]
CC Sabathia: Elbow Injury to Ace Pitcher Makes »
As if the New York Yankees needed more bad news following one of the worst American League Championship Series performances in franchise history, CC Sabathia is dealing with some kind of elbow problem. According to Peter Botte of the New York Daily News, Sabathia will be going to see Dr. James Andrews to get his left elbow examined:The Yanks [...]
Bronx Bummers: In the End, Yankees Are Who Most of Us »
"Dear Yankees, we don't date losers! Signed New Yorkers."That was the headline on the front page of the New York Post the day after the Yankees were swept out of the ALCS by the Detroit Tigers, relaying the overwhelming sentiment of disgust and disappointment that has swept through Yankee nation.I'm a Mets fan, so to say that [...]
Heath Bell Trade May Be Death Knell to Alex »
And just like that, the Alex Rodriguez-to-Miami talks may be over before they even began. There had been much speculation over the last 48 hours about the viability of dealing Rodriguez to the Miami Marlins. Most of that speculation involved reliever Heath Bell coming back to the Yankees as part of the trade package. MLB.com columnist Terence [...]
New York Yankees: Rafael Soriano Likely Opting Out, »
We all knew this news was eventually coming soon.Now, it'll be a reality within the next few days.Rafael Soriano, who spent the 2012 season as the New York Yankees fill-in closer in place of Mariano Rivera, will likely opt out of the final year of his contract, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post.Soriano signed with the Yankees in the [...]
Rafael Soriano: Reliever Expected to Opt out of »
Rafael Soriano stepped up in a huge way this season, taking over the closer role vacated when future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore his ACL early on in the season. This could lead to him opting out after the World Series.Soriano saved 42 games and recorded an ERA of 2.26. He struck out 69 batters in 67.2 innings.His deal with the New York [...]
Why Alex Rodriguez Will Not Be Traded »
It is not a stretch to suggest that the New York Yankees would like to rid themselves of Alex Rodriguez and his massive contract. Sorry, Yankee fans. A-Rod is not going anywhere. Baseball fans love numbers, so here are the key statistics: Five years, $114 million. 2012 stats: 122 games, .272 average, 18 home runs, 57 RBI. The monster year of 2007 [...]