‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: Pedro Feliciano Likely Out for »
When the Yankees signed Pedro Feliciano over the winter, they were hoping for the strong effort he used to give the Mets in every performance. The Yankees will have to wait at least a year for that because it looks like Feliciano is done before he ever throws a pitch for the Yankees in 2011. It was announced on Friday from an MRI that Feliciano [...]
NY Yankees: Brian Cashman Shouldn’t Think of »
In today's New York Daily News, John Harper wrote that Jesus Montero's hot start in Triple-A may give Brian Cashman a better opportunity to trade for a top-of-the-line starting pitcher. I think someone should shoot Cashman right in the head if he even thinks of trading Montero for a starter. And then go shoot Harper for suggesting [...]
New York Yankees: Imagining Brian Cashman’s 10 »
It's early season for Yankee Nation, but don't be late for roll call. We're casting a wider net of coverage. Through the magic of our MLB insiders, Bleacher Report offers you this exclusive peek at the most sought-after information in sports. That's right, we have the last 10 messages left on Brian Cashman's cell [...]
MLB Trade Speculation: 10 Guys the Yankees and Red Sox »
The MLB season is only two weeks old, and experts are already talking about potential trading or free agency scenarios that certain teams will pursue. Sure enough, the two teams at the heart of each debate are the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.It seems that season after season, these two teams make moves designed to best each [...]
MLB: Big League Positional Surprises »
Every year in baseball, surprising or not, we're witnesses to unorthodox outbreaks during the first few weeks of America's pastime.Quick hitting, hot pitching and all-around great play make-up these specific breakout performances from some of the least expected players.In 2011, amidst slow and unexpected starts from top-notch players like [...]
New York Yankees: There’s No Reason to Drop »
With every ground ball, with every out, the yells for Yankees manager Joe Girardi to drop Derek Jeter in the lineup grow louder. Not a day goes by without somebody saying Jeter needs to move out of the two hole and stop being selfish or stubborn or whatever adjective you want to use. But quite frankly, there's no reason for Girardi to move Jeter [...]
Derek Jeter: It’s Time for the New York Yankees »
Two weeks into the 2011 season and Derek Jeter has yet to redeem himself from his disappointing 2010 slump. The future hall of famer, who once possessed the qualities of speed, power and consistency, has contributed endlessly to the New York Yankees, leading them to five monumental World Series wins. Unfortunately, after years of playing up to [...]
New York Yankees: Is Derek Jeter’s Contract »
The New York Yankees have been known to overpay for star players and the MLB is known for ballooning contracts. Whether it’s a player who is rising in the ranks or the free agent that every team is fighting for, teams make moves no matter the financial outlook. Many times this strategy doesn’t bode well for the franchise, but obviously [...]
Derek Jeter: Is He Being Stubborn, or Does He Know »
You all know the story. Derek Jeter had the worst statistical season of his career in 2010, but thanks to his reputation and the Yankees' deep pockets, he was still rewarded with a three-year, $51 million contract. Is he too old? Should the Yankees have let him walk? Will he ever regain the form that made him into one of the best players in a [...]
Yankees’ Mickey Mantle: Greatness, Respect, and »
It is still a popular pastime, especially by those in the media, to claim that we will never know how great Mickey Mantle might have been.Fine, but it is much better to remember his greatness, and of greater importance, how he was and is still loved and respected.Mickey exhibited self-destructive behavior, was obsessed with the belief that he [...]