‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees Rotation in 2012: Tough Decisions Are »
The Yankees pitching staff in 2011 is, in many ways, like a hastily thrown-together patchwork quilt.A little of everything went into its creation from the beginning of the season through today, and at no point in time could its creators ever feel truly comfortable that the materials and craftsmanship would stand the test of time. It can be [...]
New York Yankees and Joe Girardi Are Delusional About »
It becomes more ridiculous daily. The rationalizing is disgusting.Joe Girardi and the New York Yankees refuse to acknowledge the fact that Phil Hughes' performances make one want to puke. They are delusional about Phil Hughes. Does Girardi seriously believe that Hughes can help in the playoffs? Last night's comments illustrate that Girardi and [...]
New York Yankees: Power Ranking the 20 Greatest »
To date, 705 players have toed the rubber wearing the interlocking NY on their caps for the New York Yankees.From Abbott to Zuber, every letter of the alphabet is included in this list of athletes—some that are memorable, others that we wish we could erase from our memories.Yes, four players with a last name beginning with "Q" and two with [...]
New York Yankees: Who Will Be the Fourth Playoff »
During the tenure of Yankees manager Joe Girardi, the Bombers have been known to use a three-man rotation in the playoffs. As clear cut as the first three playoff starters are, if the Yankees were to use a fourth starter, who would that be?We can pretty much put it in the bank that the Yankees' first three playoff starters will be CC Sabathia, [...]
Jesus Montero: 5 Ways Stud Prospect Can Boost Yankees »
September is finally here, and for Yankees fans, that can only mean one thing... The Montero Era is about to begin. Rosters expand today, and as expected, the Yankees will finally call upon their top prospect, catcher Jesus Montero. His debut should be either tonight against the Red Sox at Fenway Park or tomorrow against the Blue Jays at [...]
Derek Jeter: The 10 Sexiest Reasons Mr. November Is a »
While some Major League Baseball players collect expensive cars, New York Yankees star Derek Jeter collects trophy girlfriends. Can we blame him? Jeter has one of the sexiest dating resumes known to man, with about as many beautiful women to coincide with his 12 All-Star Game appearances. One thing is clear—Jeter has some mad game, both on [...]
Mark Teixeira Finds Playing in Baseball’s »
The Red Sox and Yankees are in the midst of another season in which both teams have legitimate chances to take baseball's biggest prize. Two teams, age old rivals in a tight divisional race.Yes, the Red Sox with their 11-3 record against the Yankees probably hold a slight advantage in a head-to-head matchup. That doesn't mean the results will be [...]
Jesus Montero Finally Called Up for Yankees, What Kind »
The long wait is over.Tomorrow, we will finally see if it's all hype, or if he is for real.Jesus Montero, the top catching prospect in the Yankees minor league system will be called up on September 1, the first day the MLB rosters can expand to 40, according to Bryan Hoch of [...]
Jesus Montero Called Up: 6 Reasons He Will Make the »
Jesus Montero is on his way to the New York Yankees, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Montero, 21, has been big-league ready for months now, but the Yankees had reason (given their depth and his early-season struggles) to withhold this promotion until the September 1 roster expansion.Now that the expansion has happened, though, it's [...]
MLB: If Ford Hadn’t Started Game 6, the Yankees »
Casey Stengel was excoriated by the “experts” for not starting Whitey Ford in the opening game of the 1960 World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Surprisingly, the experts were right. Art Ditmar, who was the New York Yankees top winner, going 15-9 with a 3.06 ERA and a 117ERA+, started the opener. Ford had finished the season at [...]