‘NY Yankees’ Archives
10 Free Agents New York Yankees Must Show Interest in »
The feeding frenzy that is the MLB off-season often brings blockbuster drama and expectations for teams and newly acquired players. The New York Yankees are usually in the middle of this calamity, always looking to pick up new pieces to an always-tricky puzzle as they reload for a new season. This winter will likely [...]
Why AJ Burnett Must Be Bounced from the New York »
To me, the decision for Joe Girardi and Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees has to be easy. Allow Phil Hughes to remain in the rotation and show what he's got. On the other hand is AJ Burnett.AJ Burnett has failed to record a win since June 28. Over a month and this guy still can't get a win with one of the most prolific offenses in the MLB. [...]
MLB Round-Up: Future at New York Yankees DH Position »
These past few days have been interesting for the New York Yankees. Alex Rodriguez is starting his return to the team, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. Jorge Posada had a stellar performance as the starting DH today against Jeremy Hellickson of the Tampa Bay Rays, collecting three hits (including a grand slam) and six RBIs.What are the New [...]
Jorge Posada and Phil Hughes Are Looking In, While »
Jorge Posada came back in a big way for the Yankees tonight. He went 3-5, had six RBI, and hit a grand slam.Phil Hughes posted six solid innings, giving up only two earned runs and four hits.This outing all but secured his spot in the rotation. A.J. Burnett was supposed to be C.C. Sabathia's No. 2 pitcher this season, but now [...]
Babe Ruth’s Courageous Actions on Behalf of the »
Sometimes, Babe Ruth had to become serious. It wasn't always fun and games.The issue of the Adolph Hitler massacres of tens of thousands of Jewish civilians was so compelling that Ruth had to act. The killings were not random events. On Dec. 17, 1942 the U.S. and British governments confirmed that fact, but that was all. There was no talk of any [...]
MLB & New York Yankees: Brian Cashman’s »
Brian Cashman is in the final year of his current contract as General Manager of the New York Yankees.Some hope he will resign.Quite possibly, more are praying to whatever Gods they believe in that he does not. No matter what side you are on when it comes to Cashman, one cannot easily dispute that during his tenure, which started in 1998, the [...]
MLB: Babe Ruth and Judge Landis Expressed Contempt for »
Following the 1921 World Series, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth formed a team of major league all-stars that would barnstorm around America. Ruth and the players needed the money. Before free agency, most players worked during the off-season because they needed the money. Baseball players earned only slightly more than most Americans and some, [...]
New York Yankees’ Actions Exposing the Jesus »
If you listen to the propaganda spewed by the New York Yankees, Jesus Montero is a catcher who is constantly improving defensively and who will be some combination of Mike Piazza and Albert Pujols with a bat in his hands.That’s if you listen to what they say. But actions speak louder than words, and if you follow their actions (and the [...]
Is A.J. Burnett the Worst Pitcher in the New York »
It’s no secret that A.J. Burnett isn't the best pitcher on the Yankees.He is 8-9 this season with a 4.60 ERA.He hasn't won a game for the Yankees since June 29th (that’s seven starts without a win). He's given up at least three runs in his last seven starts, and in four of those he was pulled before the sixth inning. Not to mention AJ [...]
Cano and Swisher: 2 Options the Yankees Must Exercise »
Second basemen Robinson Cano and right fielder Nick Swisher both have club options for the 2012 season. Both players are very valuable to club, and the Yankees would be extremely stupid not to pick up their options.Cano has a $14 million option with a $2 million buyout. The Yankees likely want to keep Cano in pinstripes for a very, very long time. [...]