‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Lou Gehrig: Remembering the Baseball Icon Nearly 70 »
In the Spring of 1923, the New York Yankees decided to take a chance on a little-known player from Columbia University named Lou Gehrig.Obviously, the rest was history as Gehrig went on to play for the Yanks for 17 seasons and put together one of the best careers for any player who has worn the pinstripes.Over his storied big-league career, he had [...]
New York Yankees: What Is the Deal with Nick Swisher? »
One of the toughest parts about being a fan is seeing a player you like struggle on your team. It's even harder to admit it and criticize it because you are admitting that the struggle is real.Unfortunately, it's time to face facts about a certain New York Yankee.Since arriving via a trade from the White Sox before the 2009 season, Nick Swisher [...]
Death of Intensity: How State-of-the-Art Sports Venues »
(To view this article, or takes on the rest of the Major Leagues, the NFL and more, visit soapboxsportsbyte or follow @soapBxSprtsByte) Last summer, I got tickets with a couple of friends to go see a Yankees/Blue Jays game at Yankee Stadium—or as I like to call it, “The House that the YES Network [...]
Buddy Carlyle, Boone Logan and No Timely Hitting Means »
It's been said many times, but it was really confirmed when the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees, 4-3 in 11 innings last night.It hurts less to lose 10-0 than to lose 4-3.The Royals managed a mere four hits, but Yankees pitchers issued 11 walks and hit a batter. It was as ugly as it can get.The Yankees had 12 hits, eight walks and one [...]
New York Yankees: Bernie, Paulie, and 3 Others Whose »
There is no greater tribute an athlete can have bestowed upon them by the franchise they played for then to have their uniform number retired, cementing their legacy and ties to the franchise forever. These ceremonies are always emotional—the player's family joins him on the field, former teammates come back for the celebration, [...]
Fantasy Baseball 2011: Should A.J. Burnett Be Put on »
Is A.J. Burnett putting his struggles from last year on the back burner and performing better this season? From all indications early, it appears he is. A mirage, though, can be a dangerous thing in MLB early seasons. I’ll hold out to see if he can find an oasis this summer. Read on to find out how I think this season will [...]
Derek Jeter Is Going To Prove You Wrong for Doubting »
I would like to inform you that New York Yankee's shortstop Derek Jeter is a year and a half removed from a season in which he hit .334 over 150-plus games. A season where many people started thinking he could continue producing until he is 40. Fast forward now to May of 2011 and the warm, fuzzy feelings surrounding Jeter have vanished. Now, [...]
MLB 2011: No Guarantees for Baseball Division Leaders »
Just because a team is leading their division in May does not mean they will end up in the playoffs. The New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies lead their divisions right now, but it is a long baseball season. Only two of the division leaders last year at [...]
Alex Rodriguez: the Next New York Yankees Captain »
I read this article on ESPN by Wallace Matthews this morning and I just had to laugh. Yes, Alex Rodriguez will probably be a member of the New York Yankees for years after Derek Jeter retires (or god forbid, is on another team). However, there's no way Alex becomes the next Yankee Captain. If you look through the history of the [...]
Joe Girardi’s Decision to Sit Derek Jeter Costs »
Derek Jeter's hip was fine and he wanted to play. But Yankees manager Joe Girardi insisted on sitting the captain in Thursday's series finale against the Tigers at Comerica Park.Jeter was 0-for-9 in his career against Detroit starter Rick Porcello, but the future Hall of Famer was also finally starting to hit the ball well, picking up four hits in [...]