‘NY Yankees’ Archives
American League East Team Previews: New York Yankees »
After finishing in second place last season and not adding another world championship to their collection, the popular thought was that the Yankees would reload over the offseason. All signs pointed toward yes during their pursuit of Cliff Lee, but as it turns out, money really ISN’T everything to some people. The challenge the Yankees will [...]
New York Yankees: The 15 Greatest Defensive Players in »
The New York Yankees franchise has boasted some of the greatest players of all time. Players like Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth and Thurman Munson have been clad in pinstripes and left their mark on our nation's pastime.Creating a list of the top defensive studs who called the Bronx their home is far from an easy task. This team has such a rich history [...]
Baseball’s Next Big Thing: How Our Obsession »
It happens every year. Minor league players, sometimes as young as 18, are hyped up to be the "next big thing" in baseball. As fans and fantasy baseball participants, we either watch these young talents blow up and become stars or unfortunately bear witness to them being thrown into the fire. Being "Baseball's No. 1 Prospect" really [...]
Alex Rodriguez, Cameron Diaz, and Popcorn: A-Rod’s »
Alex Rodriguez is always in the news. It used to be because of his talent, but that changed at some point. Now, sometimes he is in the news for the ridiculous things he does on the field. Other times, it is the ridiculous things he does off the field. And then there’s the ridiculous things he says too. Here's the top 20 of his [...]
New York Yankees: Five Biggest Questions Heading Into »
The news for the Yankees this offseason has been generally negative. Missing out on Cliff Lee, the Derek Jeter contract debacle and Andy Pettitte retiring. Add a peppering of has-been players, and the Yankee Universe isn't looking as rock-solid as it has in the past. There are a few questions, both big and small, for the Yankees heading into [...]
MLB Rumors: 10 Potential Trade Targets the New York »
The New York Yankees offseason has not panned out quite like they wished it would have.From missing out on every top-notch free agent, to the Derek Jeter saga, to Andy Pettitte retiring, the bright lights of New York have shone quite brightly on Brian Cashman's inability to improve the team leading in to 2011.Though the Yanks have missed out on [...]
Bartolo Colon and the 20 Most Washed-Up Players in »
The New York Yankees recently signed 37-year-old Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract. The former 2005 Cy Young Award winner, Colon has not pitched since 2009, but is determined to make a comeback in the Bronx.Obviously, this was not what the Yankees were looking for when they set out to find free agent pitching help (see Lee, [...]
Time to Crown Robinson Cano the Best Second Baseman in »
He's young, athletic, has a cannon for an arm and makes the game look easy. He has one of the sweetest-looking swings in the game and is as sure-handed a defender as they come. It's time to show Robinson Cano some love. For the past several years, Cano has been cementing himself as one of the elite second basemen in the league. Cano sports a [...]
New York Yankees: Who Will Form the Next “Core »
With the retirement of Andy Pettitte, the New York Yankees' fabled "Core Four" is now a "Core Three," which isn't nearly as catchy.The Yankees locked up shortstop Derek Jeter for another four years and closer Mariano Rivera for another two, but Jorge Posada, who will serve as the team's primary DH this season as the Yankees move him away from [...]
Jesus Montero Wants To Catch for New York Yankees, Now »
Things just got more interesting. It now seems that the most sought-after position on the New York Yankees has become catcher. Supposedly, Russell Martin has the job. However, Posada still insists he will catch at some time this season. I can only imagine Francisco Cervelli feels the same way, and now Jesus Montero is saying he wants to be [...]