‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Yankees’ Derek Jeter Ties Franchise Record for »
With a fourth-inning leadoff two-bagger Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees tied the franchise's all-time doubles record, per MLB.com. Both Jeter and Lou Gehrig now sit atop the Yankees' leaderboard with 534 doubles, with Bernie Williams a distant third at 449. A few more recognizable names round out the [...]
Will Dermis Garcia Be Prize, Future Superstar of 2014 »
One name you are going to hear about a lot over the next 24 hours is Dermis Garcia. Garcia, a 16-year-old shortstop from the Dominican Republic, is viewed as one of the top prospects eligible to sign on July 2—the first day of the 2014-2015 international signing period—and he is expected to receive one of the largest bonuses among [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Latest Updates, News »
Those expecting the New York Yankees to sit back and wait for the nearly $500 million that they spent in free-agent additions over the winter to begin paying off simply haven't been paying attention to how things work in the Bronx. When anything less than a World Series victory is considered a failure from season to season, the Bronx Bombers are [...]
Can the Yankees Coax Rays into Blockbuster David Price »
If the price is right, one of the game's most dominant left-handed power arms could be on the move well before Major League Baseball's July 31 trade deadline. But what's the right price for a division rival to scoop him up? And what if that rival is the Evil Empire, the New York Yankees? Signs of late, per the Tampa Bay [...]
Thurman Munson’s 22 Errors Deserved a »
Seventh in an 11-part series examining the vagaries of awards voting. You could probably find at least one undeserved Gold Glove awarded every season. The vast majority of Gold Glove recipients are repeat winners, sort of making the award like a concussion—once a player gets one, it becomes progressively easier to get more. To be sure, most [...]
Assessing Derek Jeter’s Farewell Season at the »
The 2014 season has reached its midway point, meaning Derek Jeter's farewell tour, age-40 season and goodbye to the game of baseball has reached the same juncture. When assessing Jeter's play thus far, context is critical. On the surface—looking only at the raw numbers and production from New York's shortstop—Jeter is having his worst [...]
New York Yankees 2014 Trade Deadline Shopping List »
As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are sure to have a list of players they covet who could improve their team. The Bombers have several areas that need to be addressed, namely an injury-riddled rotation and a struggling lineup. Both are questions for which this team will try to find answers as the deadline draws [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Takeaways from Masahiro »
This winter, the New York Yankees took a chance by signing Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year contract worth $155 million (according to New York's Daily News). Tanaka hasn't been here long, but there are five big takeaways from his performance so far. Tanaka Is the Yankees' Ace This may not seem like a bold statement [...]
Will the Yankees Ever Learn from Repeated Megadeal »
The New York Yankees finished third in the AL East last season and missed the postseason for the first time since 2008, prompting the front office to make several big-money moves. Some contracts this winter were reminiscent of the "megadeals" that, prior to 2008, secured Alex Rodriguez for 10 years, and, prior to 2009, locked down CC [...]
Stock Up, Stock Down for New York Yankees’ Top »
As the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees will look to their farm system to see if other teams might be interested in some of their young talent. At almost the midway point of the season, there is certainly a lot to digest. Some of the team's young prospects have shined in the lower levels of the organization. [...]