‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Fantasy Baseball Weeks 4-5: Reasoning on the »
The fantasy baseball season is starting to filter out the big fish from the small fries. Maybe your team was a few big flies away from first place in your league. Perhaps you were one win away from moving up. Check out the advice within this column, and you could find some information from the insight provided in the show to help you make a [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Phil Hughes Replacements NY Could »
The Yankees are in quite a predicament. Their budding star Phil Hughes could be lost for the season as a red flag was raised during the plethora of tests done this week. A circulatory problem could have been detected, but we will not know for sure until he visits a vascular specialist in St. Louis. New York has a few options on the table. [...]
New York Yankees: Updating Fans on the Top Minor »
The three Yankee catching prospects who get the most attention are Jesus Montero, Austin Romine and Gary Sanchez. Let’s take a look at how these three farm hands are doing right now. Sanchez is the youngest of the trio. He is only 18 years old and playing with the Charleston River Dogs in the Sally League. Sanchez is 6’2” and [...]
Top Pitcher “Phil-Ins” for the New York »
It is very troubling to hear that Phil Hughes may have thoracic outlet syndrome, which will likely end his season. Many have bounced back from this career-changing injury (Kenny Rogers and Matt Harrison), and some have not (Jeremy Bonderman). Let's hope Hughes' injury is not too serious, and he comes back to full form soon.For now, [...]
New York Yankees: Top 10 Performers »
This is a slideshow on the top 10 Yankee performers right now. Keep in mind that the entire show is not based on past seasons' performances. It is only based on the future, which I think is the most relevant tool that we can look to at this point. Thus, don't be surprised if you see some major names kept off of this list.Begin [...]
New York Yankees-Blue Jays Preview: Starters Look to »
The Yankees' rotation has been on fire of late, turning in seven straight quality starts and allowing just eight earned runs over the past 50 innings for a 1.44 ERA.That streak should be tested this weekend as the first-place Bombers battle the Blue Jays, one of the better offensive teams in baseball.Let's take a look at the pitching matchups for [...]
New York Yankees: Some Good Advice to GM Brian Cashman »
All those who are New York Yankee fans remember the frustration we felt with the stupid Joba Rules a couple of years ago. For those who may not remember, the Yankee brass, led by general manager Brian Cashman, decided they were going to limit the number of innings Joba Chamberlain would pitch as a starter. Joba had been a starting pitcher in [...]
New York Yankees: Maybe the Offseason Wasn’t »
So this past winter, the Yankees off-season plan was built mainly around the signing of Cliff Lee.When he turned down a guaranteed seven-year deal for somewhere around $158 million from the Yankees to return to the Philadelphia Phillies for a five-year deal for about $125 million, many fans didn't know what the Yankees next move would be.In fact, [...]
MLB Trade Ideas: 5 Reasons the Yankees and Angels Are »
The Los Angeles Angels currently have the fourth-highest payroll in Major League Baseball. This is uncharted territory for a team not known to spend big. On the other hand, the Yankees have always had a huge payroll. The team generates a tremendous amount of money and they can pay players more than most teams in baseball. The Yankees have a [...]
A Petition to J. Thomas Schieffer and Major League »
Dear J. Thomas Schieffer and Major League Baseball, The undersigned hereby petition you to award the Giants fan that was put into a coma, Bryan Stow, the full funds needed for recovery from the Dodgers’ coffers who did not provide adequate security. As a witness and attendee to the Opening Night game, I hereby testify and can confirm [...]