‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: Bombers Are Smart in Being Cautious »
There is nobody who wants to see Andy Pettitte back on the mound more than I do.While he is my all-time favorite player, I also know how important he is to the Yankees in 2012.The New York Yankees are aware of his importance to their championship future, which is why they brought him in on a one-year, $2.5 million deal back in March.Pettitte had [...]
N.Y. Yankees’ Top Under-the-Radar Hitting »
Gary Sanchez, Mason Williams and Tyler Austin. Austin Romine, Dante Bichette Jr. and Cito Culver.These are just six hitting prospects the New York Yankees boast up and down its minor league system.Yet within the Yankees' farm system are several not so well-known hitters that are also enjoying excellent seasons.These hitters, one for each level of [...]
Why Hiroki Kuroda Should Be Yankees’ Game 1 »
The New York Yankees have been to the postseason each of the last three years since signing ace lefty CC Sabathia. As they were hoping he would, Sabathia has started the first game of the playoffs each year he's been in town.That should change this season. When the Yankees make it to October, the first pitcher out of the gates should be Hiroki [...]
Biggest Reasons the New York Yankees Have Been Able to »
Every Major League team knows going into a season that they will have to deal with injuries along the way. The teams that best handle those setbacks are the ones that have successful seasons.To date, the New York Yankees have been able to weather a storm of ailments to hold the best record in the American League.Virtually every facet of the [...]
New York Yankees: Hiroki Kuroda Proves Bombers Have »
Hiroki Kuroda's dominant performance against the American League West leading Texas Rangers helped the New York Yankees prove they have credible playoff pitching. Kuroda threw a complete game, two-hit shutout against the Rangers in what might have been his most important start as a Yankee. The Bombers are sorely missing two incredibly important [...]
New York Yankees: Why Hiroki Kuroda Should Be Brought »
Back in January, the New York Yankees made what a lot of people called a risky signing with Hiroki Kuroda.A lot of people were fearful of him pitching in the American League for the first time, as he was a career National Leaguer with the Dodgers.He got off to a rocky start with the Yankees in 2012, but when he settled in, he showed everyone why [...]
3 Creative Ideas to Finally Solve New York »
Despite the injuries, the New York Yankees are still one of the best teams in baseball. Their pitching is strong and even with Andy Pettitte and CC Sabathia on the shelf and they will have enough to survive until their two lefties make their returns.Their bullpen is one of the best in baseball, despite the loss of the greatest closer of all time, [...]
Is Yankees’ Best Shot at a Playoff Run »
Alex Rodriguez is being paid $29 million this season by the New York Yankees. For the sake of this discussion, let's assume he still has approximately $10 million of salary to be paid through the rest of the regular season. For that reason alone, the idea of platooning Rodriguez with Eric Chavez at third base once A-Rod returns from a broken [...]
New York Yankees: Is Robinson Cano the Best Yankee »
Finishing up his eighth season as second baseman for the New York Yankees, it’s time to start thinking about where Robinson Cano will place in Yankees' history.Out of 29 players to be full-season starters at second base for the Yankees, Cano ranks fourth in total games played—a feat sufficient enough to make your mark as one of the [...]
After Years of Yankee Uncertainity, Will the Real Phil »
At first glance it would appear Phil Hughes is a seasoned veteran. After being selected with the Yankees first-round pick in 2004, the heralded youngster has become a household name even before he reached the bigs. With that being said, it’s sometimes easy to forget that Hughes just celebrated his 26th birthday. But, even [...]