‘NY Yankees’ Archives
MLB Trade Scenarios: 5 Ways to Inject More Youth into »
The New York Yankees are your prototypical aging organization, locked into long-term deals the Bombers wish they could rid themselves of. But alas, the Yanks aren't solving any of those long-term issues by playing them out. Clearly there is a need for young talent to replenish the Bombers for the future. Especially if Hal Steinbrenner wants to [...]
Phil Hughes’ Inconsistency Is Killing the New »
It was not too long ago that Phil Hughes was viewed as the future ace for the New York Yankees.The organization believed in him so much that GM Brian Cashman refused to include him in a deal for stud pitcher Johan Santana. He was ranked as the Yankees' best prospect and the second best prospect in all of baseball in 2007 according to Baseball [...]
New York Yankees: Is the Current Starting Rotation »
Heading into the final week of May, the Yankees have seemed to rebound from a week-long slump.They've won five games in a row and have won their last two series against the Kansas City Royals while also sweeping the Oakland A's.Standing in their way of a division lead are the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays, who are both tied for first [...]
Pitchers That Excelled After Joining the Yankees: Bob »
After winning a record five consecutive World Series from 1949-53, the New York Yankees won 103 games in 1954, only to finish a distant second to the Cleveland Indians. That was unacceptable to Yankees’ owners Dan Topping and Del Webb.On Nov. 17, 1954, general manager George Weiss and Paul Richards of the Baltimore Orioles made the biggest [...]
Pitchers That Excelled After Joining the Yankees: »
There have been many pitchers that were traded to the New York Yankees that performed much better with the Yankees than they had with their former team(s). The fact that in most instances the pitchers were becoming members of a better team is recognized. We will start with the 1947 world champions.Allie Reynolds On October 11, 1946, the Cleveland [...]
New York Yankees: 7 Remaining Series That Will Be Key »
As we saunter toward the midway point of the Major League Baseball season, one thing appears to have happened right under all of our noses. There has been a power shift in the Eastern Division of the American League. A division that has been dominated by the Yankees and Red Sox for years is currently led by the until-now perennial [...]
New York Yankees’ Early-Season Struggles Are a »
Everyone knows that going wire-to-wire is not only a rare event, but when applied to baseball, with its 162 games and intense physical and mental strains on its players, the chances are slim to none. But even with the odds stacked high against the New York Yankees, the struggles they have faced so far this season could be a good thing, since [...]
New York Yankees: Updating Every Major Injury on »
The New York Yankees (26-21) are riding a five-game winning streak as of Memorial Day 2012.I'm updating each of the team's major injuries at this famous benchmark of the MLB season.Changes in the statuses of these players occasionally go unreported, but I've gone to great lengths to obtain the latest information.Read on for news concerning Brett [...]
Derek Jeter Shuns Time, Sets Sights on Cal Ripken Jr. »
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has written a storybook career many aspiring baseball players can only dream of. During his 18-year career, Jeter has treated the Big Apple to spectacular defensive plays, thrilling game-winning hits and euphoric taste of five World Series championships. A slew of memories seared into the minds of millions, [...]
New York Yankees: Why Hiroki Kuroda Is Pitching Better »
On Sunday, the Yankees were looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Oakland A's at O.co Coliseum.The Yankees were sending up Hiroki Kuroda on the mound, who at the time, had a 3-6 record with a 4.56 ERA.In Kuroda's previous nine starts, you weren't sure which pitcher would show up; the one that will be very sharp or the one that looks [...]