‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Yankees Get Their Man, Deal Top Prospect Jesus Montero »
The Yankees and Mariners have agreed to a trade that will send top prospect Jesus Montero and right-hander Hector Noesi to Seattle. New York will receive flame-throwing right-hander Michael Pineda, who finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting in the American League last year. All of this is according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. If any of this [...]
MLB Trades: Winners and Losers of the New York »
Despite being ousted in the ALDS last season, the New York Yankees seemed rather stagnant in a relatively slow offseason. But on Friday night, Brian Cashman and the rest of the Yankees front office struck for two big deals. The first move came when the Yankees traded Jesus Montero and Hector Noesi to the Seattle Mariners for pitchers [...]
Yankees Improve Rotation by Trading for Michael Pineda »
The Yankees surprised the baseball world on Friday by trading highly touted catching prospect Jesus Montero and young pitcher Hector Noesi to the Seattle Mariners for young, hard-throwing, right-handed SP Michael Pineda and minor league righty Jose Campos, according to multiple sources including MLB Trade Rumors.There were some rumors about [...]
Michael Pineda Trade: Cashman’s Patience Pays »
The New York Yankees' quiet offseason just got loud, as GM Brian Cashman finally dropped the hot stove hammer by reinforcing the starting rotation, and reaffirming the Yankees' "winning now" mantra. The word came via the Associated Press that Cashman had traded for Seattle Mariners pitching phenom Michael Pineda and also inked a one-year, $10 [...]
Yankees Should Add Fielder After Acquiring Kuroda and »
With the additions of Michael Pineda and Hiroki Kuroda, the Yankees have themselves a deep rotation. Getting Michael Pineda was pretty costly though, losing C/DH Jesus Montero in the process. The loss of a young power bat is something the Yankees are going to miss unless they go out and sign Prince Fielder.The Yankees are in need of youth, which [...]
Jesus Montero Traded for Michael Pineda: 11 Reasons »
In a move to address their pitching situation, the New York Yankees shipped off their top prospect, Jesus Montero, in return for Michael Pineda of the Seattle Mariners.On the surface, this looks like the deal the Yanks needed. But taking a closer look, it doesn't appear so hot after all.Here are 11 reasons why the Bombers made a huge mistake.Begin [...]
Hiroki Kuroda and Michael Pineda Make New York Yankees »
On Friday the 13th, the New York Yankees rose from the dead, made some noise and acquired two starting pitchers that will make them favorites to repeat as division champions.The Bronx Bombers dealt prized catching prospect Jesus Montero to Seattle in exchange for 22-year-old Michael Pineda. They also agreed to terms with free-agent pitcher Hiroki [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: NY Yankees Solidify Rotation with »
Go west, young man, go west. That's Montero’s destiny.It was finally fulfilled today, when the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners partnered up again for a trade involving Jesus Montero. No, King Felix was not involved. Instead, the No. 2 ace and Rookie of the Year candidate, Michael Pineda, was the headliner.The Yankees shipped off [...]
Yankees Acquire Pineda, Sign Kuroda: Re-Ranking the AL »
It seems as if the New York Yankees weren't sleeping during this offseason after all. It has been confirmed via MLB that the Yankees will send top hitting prospect Jesus Montero, along with Hector Noesi, to the Seattle Mariners for top pitching prospect Michael Pineda, along with Jose Campos.Just minutes after that deal was announced, [...]
New York Yankees: Why Recent Acquisitions Make Them »
As I reflected on the New York Yankees following their 2011 Division Series loss to the Detroit Tigers, the feeling was not optimistic, to say the least. While I was very proud of the 2011 team and all they accomplished given the pitching rotation in place, I certainly doubted the future of the team.The lineup looked great without question; [...]