‘NY Yankees’ Archives
4 Players Who Need to Step Up ASAP for the Yankees to »
We all know the names that coincide with Yankee postseason excellence: Mantle, DiMaggio and Jeter among others. There is no better way to endear yourself to a New York fan base then excelling in the biggest of spots. Scores of regular season studs have entered the postseason only to walk away as a mere pedestrian. Others have left the stage as [...]
New York Yankees: 4 Issues Bronx Bombers Need to »
The postseason has just begun for the New York Yankees, but it is never too early to look ahead to the offseason. Although they are in a great position to win the World Series, the impending offseason will not be without issues. Many of these issues involve the treatment of New York’s best players. How much will a few top hitters make moving [...]
Why Andy Pettitte Will Be Valuable Postseason Asset »
The New York Yankees have obstacles aplenty on their path to the World Series: an aging lineup with precious little foot speed, a rickety infield defense that lacks range up the middle and a plucky ALDS opponent in the Baltimore Orioles—just to name a few.Not among the litany of potential pitfalls so far? Pitching.Even after a bitter 3-2 [...]
2012 ALDS: Alex Rodriguez Continues Postseason »
Alex Rodriguez should be a ghost for Halloween. With the exception of the 2009 postseason, the New York Yankees third baseman has made a career out of disappearing in October. In 2009, A-Rod had his best postseason, as he helped the Yankees win the World Series. That postseason, he batted .365 with a .500 OBP and six home runs. Outside of that [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: It’s Time to Drop Alex »
It's already beginning to become the usual kind of October for Alex Rodriguez.Not the one that carried the team on his shoulders and helped the Bombers win the World Series in 2009.Nope, instead we are seeing the King of un-clutch ABs again through the first two games of the ALDS against the Baltimore Orioles.In Game 1, despite winning 7-2, A-Rod [...]
4 Yankees Who Haven’t Yet Proven Their Worth »
The New York Yankees return to the Bronx tied with the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Division Series. The Yankees left a small platoon of men stranded on base in Game 2 Monday night, resulting in a 3-2 loss at Camden Yards. It’s not hard to figure out the problem in a one-run loss when a team leaves 10 men on base. With the [...]
Yankees vs. Orioles: 7 Biggest Moments in Game 2 of »
Monday's Game 2 affair between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles was intriguing as ALDS games come.For Baltimore and its fans, the message was clear: win or face near certain death at Yankee Stadium.A momentary sigh of relief for the orange and black. The birds beat the Yanks 3-2, as rookie Wei-Yin Chen out-dueled playoff-seasoned [...]
New York Yankees: Time to Invest in Phil Hughes’ »
At the end of his sixth major league season, the Yankees are nearing a crossroads with right-handed starter Phil Hughes. The once top prospect in their organization is now somewhat of an enigma, a mix of potent talent and frustrating inconsistency.With the 26-year-old hurler just a year away from free agency, GM Brian Cashman and the New York [...]
Can the Yankees Still Trust CC Sabathia on Short Rest »
Besides the fact that he's pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues and has nearly 200 wins to show for the effort, CC Sabathia has built his reputation as an ace by being durable. Sabathia has averaged nearly 35 starts per season during his MLB career. But during the postseason, his left arm has seemed bionic when asked to start a game on [...]
Why Alex Rodriguez Needs Another Huge October to »
The 2009 season was Alex Rodriguez's very own Rubber Soul. It wasn't his best season by any stretch of the imagination, but the 2009 campaign ultimately saw the New York Yankees star third baseman prove he could do something many people didn't think he could do.At long last, A-Rod was clutch in the postseason. He posted a 1.308 OPS while [...]