‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees Rumors: 10 Potential Ace Replacements »
Spring training is here and there's already panic in the Bronx.The New York Yankees' offseason will not go down in the history books among the all-time greats.They missed out on Cliff Lee. Their best acquisition was Rafael Soriano, which isn't to say that he's bad, just that the ridiculous contract they gave him is. They alienated Derek [...]
CC Sabathia Leaving The New York Yankees? 10 Lesser »
Last season, New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia stated to the press that despite having the option to do so, he would not opt out of his contract. Joining the team in 2009, the big lefty's seven-year, $161 million deal has a clause that allows him to opt out after three years, should he want to.Just yesterday, however, Sabathia hinted that he [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Should New York Yankees Get Edwin »
It is no secret that the New York Yankees will be shopping for starting pitching.How desperately has yet to be seen, as spring training just started and all eyes will be on the mound. It is comforting that the Bronx Bombers have the trade-bait to lure teams.Trades with teams who don’t look to be in contention pre-All-Star break are [...]
Ty Cobb, Ted Williams, Paul Molitor, and Barry Did It, »
Derek Jeter will be voted into the Hall of Fame five years after he retires. He has had a fabulous career, is one of the greatest of all clutch hitters, and, at the age of 36, has a lot of great games ahead of him.What must be acknowledged is that Jeter was not an ordinary player. He is one of the all-time greats, and to write him off because [...]
New York Yankees Pitchers and Catchers Report: »
There are lessons to be learned from the first days of spring training, nuggets of information to be gleaned, processed and used to make your own life better.For instance, I am now aware of the unspeakable evils perpetrated upon us by the salty tyrant of the breakfast table, Cap'n Crunch.CC Sabathia reported to camp 25 pounds less of a hoss on [...]
New York Yankees: The Most Underrated Player at Each »
Everyone knows the story of the New York Yankees. How they have won an unprecedented 27 World Series championships and 40 American League pennants. How anything less than another title every season is considered an absolute failure. How only the best players are even considered worthy of donning the famed pinstripes.When you have such a storied [...]
New York Yankees Pursue Francisco Liriano: Examining »
With preparations for the 2011 baseball season in full force, Brian Cashman has yet to check off one thing on his list, a dominant starting rotation. It seems as if the Yankees have been receiving bad news after the other this off-season. With Cliff Lee deciding to turn down the Yankees generous offer to sign with the Phillies and Andy Pettitte [...]
Fantasy Baseball First-Round Pick Analysis: Alex »
There was a time where Alex Rodriguez was not only a surefire first-round pick, but the best player in baseball. The days of being the supreme force are surely behind him, but that certainly doesn’t mean that he is no longer one of the elite bats in the game. 2010 Statistics 522 At Bats .270 Batting Average (141 [...]
2011 Fantasy Baseball: Fact or Fiction »
Ever feel like you're being lied to? In my first couple weeks of mock drafts, I’ve noticed some trends developing and some widely accepted beliefs that don’t entirely hold true. Some positions aren’t as weak as they appear, some are weaker. And some guys just seem to end up on my team regardless of which draft position I start [...]
CC Sabathia: 10 Teams That Would Be Licking Their »
CC Sabathia is among the best pitchers in MLB today. He signed a huge contract with the Yankees in the 2008 offseason. The 161 million dollar contract made Sabathia the highest paid pitcher in baseball history. In said contract CC was given an opt out clause after three seasons. Since the middle of last season all [...]