‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Andy Pettitte: Is the Yankees Pitcher a Hall of Famer? »
Andy Pettitte, who announced his retirement from baseball on Friday, pitched 15 seasons in the major leagues for the New York Yankees and Houston Astros. With New York, in stints spread from 1995 to 2003 and 2007 to 2010, he won five World Series championships. He has 19 postseason wins, most all-time. He finished with 240 regular season wins, [...]
MLB Rumor Mill: New York Yankees Eyeing Millwood? »
Kevin Millwood, who is represented by Scott Boras, is reportedly asking for at least $4-$5 million in the free agent market. That is a ton for a pitcher who has had an ERA north of 5.00 in three out of the last four seasons. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes: "There is a salary hang-up, with (Kevin) Millwood still asking too much for some [...]
MLB Rumors: Boston Red Sox Interested in former New »
Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe who writes, "The Red Sox are looking into Aceves, who was shut down by the Yankees May 8 after hurting his back. Aceves is 14-1 in his career, including 10-1 in 2009 with the Yankees. He was 3-0 last season until his back injury flared up. He would be an injury rehab project, but is working out and could provide [...]
Bobby Ray Murcer: A Class Act Transcending the »
He wasn't the next Mickey Mantle. He wasn't as talented as Bobby Bonds, the man he was once traded for. And he'd be surpassed as a ballplayer by a young kid named Mattingly, whom he once made room for on the Yankees roster by graciously retiring from the game of baseball. Nope, he'll never make the Hall of Fame or be remembered as one of the [...]
New York Yankees: Does Andy Pettitte Belong in the »
When Andy Pettitte's name hits the ballot for the Hall of Fame in five years, the Baseball Writers of America Association (BBWAA) will have a very difficult decision on their hands. His candidacy touches on so much of what has happened in the last 20 years in baseball. The case for Pettitte is built on one simple premise: He has been [...]
A Little Perspective For Yankee Universe — Let The »
A father passing by his son's bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to "Dad". With the worst premonition he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter. Dear [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte Questions and Answers »
Andy Pettitte announced his retirement this past week. Is he done for goodOnly Andy knows but something tells me the answer is no. Pettitte is competitive and the draw of the game will pull at him during the course of the season. I suspect in large part his decision to retire came about due to... A: His impending testimony in the Roger [...]
New York Yankees: How the Bronx Bombers Bailed Out »
It is often forgotten that the 1998 New York Yankees, the team that won more regular season games (114) than the 1927 Yankees (110), were in a dire situation during the playoffs.After winning the first game of the ALCS against the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees lost Game 2 in 12 innings, 4-1.Jim Thome led off the Indians' [...]
Andy Pettitte’s Retirement (Part 2 of 2): How It »
Call it a patchwork rotation, a makeshift rotation or even a hit-or-miss rotation, but I think we all can believe one thing: Now that Pettitte has officially retired, the Yankees rotation is in shambles. There are essentially three locks in the Yankees rotation at this point. CC Sabathia, Phil Hughes and A.J. Burnett will occupy the first three [...]
New York Yankees Depth: Can Justin Maxwell, Ronnie »
Earlier in the week, the Yankees acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell from the Washington Nationals in exchange for minor league righty Adam Olbrychowski. Just yesterday, the team signed veterans Ronnie Belliard and Eric Chavez to minor league deals with invitations to spring training. Now that GM Brian Cashman is likely done bringing in [...]