‘NY Yankees’ Archives
NY Yankees: 5 Creative Ways to Utilize All Seven of »
The New York Yankees are certainly not lacking in numbers when it comes to starting pitchers.Currently, the Yanks possess seven starters on their roster: C.C. Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, Michael Pineda, A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia.Realistically, it seems as though some changes will be made before the 2012 season begins, [...]
New York Yankees: Phil Hughes Will Be No. 5 Starter »
As A.J. Burnett's time in pinstripes is coming to a close, it's abundantly clear that the No. 5 starter spot in the New York Yankees rotation will belong to Phil Hughes for the 2012 season.Burnett, along with Freddy Garcia, were the only competition that Hughes had to deal with going into spring training—those two and a slew of young, [...]
Johnny Damon on New York Yankees: “I Think »
In an interesting turn of events, Johnny Damon spoke out on his current unemployment. Jon Heyman reported that Damon does not understand why he has not received any calls to play baseball in 2012. He spoke about his potential role in the Bronx if the New York Yankees gave him a call."I think it's a perfect fit,'' Damon told Heyman. "But for [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Good Chance NY Yankees Trade AJ »
The New York Yankees have been actively searching for a way to rid themselves of AJ Burnett in the last week.Yankees general manager Brian Cashman may have found a taker in the Pittsburgh Pirates.The other day, the Yankees were asking for right-fielder Garrett Jones in return, but according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN, Pirates GM Neal [...]
10 Most Exciting Players in the MLB »
Everybody loves an exciting play—it can be a game-changer and change momentum.Everybody's two favorite segments on ESPN are Sportscenter's "Top 10 Plays" and Baseball Tonight's "Web Gems." Everything from diving catches to walk-off home runs are exciting to watch.Almost any player can have one big play in a season or a career, but who can do [...]
DiMaggio Hit an Inside-the-Park HR and Mantle Hit One »
The New York Yankees were hosting the Chicago White Sox on July 28, 1962. A Saturday afternoon crowd of 53,199 was on hand, but the game between the two rivals was not the primary attraction. It was Old Timers' Day The 1937 American League All-Stars faced the National League All-Stars in a two-inning game before the regularly scheduled contest. In [...]
A.J. Burnett Trade Rumors: Why His New York Yankees »
New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett's experience in the Big Apple appears to have run its course.According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates are currently mired in negotiations that would have the Yankees shipping Burnett and a considerable wad of cash to the Steel City.Apparently, Yankees GM Brian [...]
Hank Bauer Arrested by a Yankees Fan on Assault »
On May 21, 1957, Hank Bauer was arrested by New York Yankees fan Edwin Jones. Since neither the police nor the district attorney would act, Jones made a citizen's arrest. Bauer was booked, fingerprinted, photographed and arraigned on Jones' charge that the Yankees outfielder had punched him in the jaw at the Copacabana nightclub. Bauer was [...]
New York Yankees’ 2012 Season Outlook: Mark »
The New York Yankees always expect to be the best team in baseball and to win the World Series. 2012 is no different, as the Yankees are set to continue the trend of New York teams winning championships.After looking at a starting pitcher (Sabathia) and an outfielder (Swisher), we will turn the attention to the infield, with Yankees' [...]
New York Yankees: Will They Trade A.J. Burnett to the »
Over the last couple of days, the rumor mill has been heating up, right before spring training begins for the 2012 season.One name you see involved in trade rumors lately is Yankees starter A.J. Burnett.Burnett went 11-11 with a 5.15 ERA in 190 innings for the Yankees last season and has been a big disappointment since coming over to New York in [...]