‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Fantasy Baseball Buy Low or Ignore: Can Jorge Posada »
Moving out from behind the plate and working exclusively as the Yankees DH, Jorge Posada was supposed to be fantasy gold. Despite being 39 years old, a player with his upside, coupled with being eligible at catcher…people were drooling over the potential for him to produce massive power while playing every day. The power has been [...]
New York Yankees: Losing to the Pirates in 1960 Was »
There is nothing better than winning the World Series and there is nothing worse than losing it, but despite the fact that nothing hurts more than losing the final game of the season, some World Series defeats are worse than others.In 1963, the New York Yankees lost four consecutive games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Yankees never had a [...]
New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter: End of an Era or »
I’m not a sabermetrics guy. Instead of numbers and formulas, I prefer to rely on what I glimpse with my own two eyes, and judge what I see not with a calculator but with instincts that have been honed through a lifetime of watching baseball. For the last year, sabermetrics supporters and analysts have been saying that Derek Jeter is done. I [...]
New York Yankees: Does Joe Girardi Have What It Takes »
It's hard to be a baseball manager. It's even harder to manage in New York City. It's even harder than that to manage the New York Yankees.With pockets deep enough to absorb almost any contract and make any change at any time, the Yankees possess power no team can match.That power has helped them create one of the best top-to-bottom lineups in [...]
New York Yankees Starting Pitching: Obvious Weakness »
Remember back in December when Cliff Lee declined the Yankees' enormous offer to sign with the Phillies and Andy Pettitte subsequently retired to spend more time with his family? Every baseball fan on the planet immediately began to write off the Yankees and question their previous thoughts of the Yankees making the playoffs. Brian Cashman, [...]
Jesus Montero: Is He the New York Yankees’ »
The Yankees have a problem that many teams would love to have: Three possibilities to man one position for the next decade or so. Of course, I'm referring to the triumvirate of catchers currently in the Yankees' minor league system: Jesus Montero, Austin Romine and Gary Sanchez. Jesus Montero was thought to be Jorge Posada's heir, but his [...]
Bartolo Colon Shines in First Start Since 2009, but »
This past offseason, when Cliff Lee turned down the Yankees' offer for the Phillies and Andy Pettitte retired, the Yankees were left with very few options to fill their rotation. Brian Cashman received a lot of heat, as he was forced to make several low-risk, high-reward signings. He had to sign Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon, who many had [...]
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays: Mariano Rivera »
Last night, some guys north of the border pulled on Superman's cape. In fact, they pulled it off. In a land where almost everyone was focused on Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Blue Jays held Batman captive so long he had to tell them where the Bat Cave was. With the New York Yankees holding what certainly seemed like a comfortable two-run lead [...]
Fantasy Baseball Buy Low or Bust: Can Brett Gardner »
Prior to the season, Brett Gardner was a popular selection for people looking for a pure speed option.There was talk of him hitting in the leadoff spot, making fantasy owners lust for the potential to score a significant number of runs. Over two weeks into the season, Gardner has been nothing short of a major disappointment. He is hitting just [...]
Brett Gardner: The New York Yankees Need Him to Get »
When looking into Brett Gardner's problems, one stat really jumps out at you. Gardner, after batting .287 against righties last year, is only batting a .105 against them this year. But even more telling is what Mark Simon found out in an excellent article on ESPN back in March. Last year, against righties, before he was hit by a pitch on June [...]