‘NY Yankees’ Archives
MLB Rumors: Top 10 Candidates to Fill Out the Back End »
The New York Yankees entered the 2010-2011 offseason with their sights set firmly on acquiring free agent lefty, Cliff Lee. However, in the midst of a bidding war with the Texas Rangers for his services, the Philadelphia Phillies swooped in and stole Lee right out from under the Yankees' and Rangers' noses, much like the Yankees did to [...]
MLB Power Rankings: The 25 Best Outfield Arms in MLB »
One of the most exciting defensive plays in baseball occurs when there is going to be a play at the plate. This situation happens when an outfielder can make a great throw to try to nail the runner that is heading home.Throughout the history of baseball, there have been some outfielders that have had cannons for arms. Runners were afraid to take [...]
New York Yankees: Jorge Posada Shares Thoughts on »
Is anybody else convinced that Jorge Posada is so not on board with this full-time DH thing?Po's been the Yankees' resident lovable curmudgeon for 15 years. He's not exactly the personality type that embraces change. And nothing good can come from change when you're a 39 year old catcher.I wouldn't be surprised if Clint Eastwood modeled his [...]
MLB All-Overpaid Team: Who Makes the Pre-Spring »
As Spring Training draws near, it’s time to look at which players are going to be overpaid in 2011 based on their previous performances. How many Yankees and Mets players are on the list? Do Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter and A.J. Burnett make the list? What about Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jonathan Papelbon? Oddly enough, none of [...]
Don Mattingly: Better Than Tony Perez »
Don Mattingly's major league career with the New York Yankees started in 1982 and ended after the 1995 season. Mattingly's first full season as a regular was 1984.From 1984-89 Mattingly batted .327, had an on base average of .372 and slugged .530. He averaged 27 home runs, 114 RBIs, 49 walks and only 34 strikeouts.Now we turn to Mickey [...]
2011 New York Yankees: Media Baiting The Bombers Right »
It’s September 17, 2011, the New York Yankees are playing a Saturday afternoon game up in Toronto, the second of a three game set against the Blue Jays. Including this game, there are just 10 games left in the regular season. The Yankees, who are leading 4-1 in the bottom of the eighth, are about to clinch the AL [...]
Texas Rangers: Renewed Rivalry with New York Yankees »
During the late 1990s, the Texas Rangers had no greater nemesis than the New York Yankees. Despite winning three division titles in four years during 1996, 1998 and 1999, the Rangers never had much to show for their domination of the American League West. Easily dispatched by the Bronx Bombers in the first round each time, Texas only managed to [...]
2011 MLB Fantasy Pitching Preview: The AL East, CC »
As always, the Yankees have a chance to be really good this year.Except for the minor problem that their No. 2 starter has only one year of starting experience in the majors, their No. 3 starter is probably the single most maddening starter in baseball, their No. 4 starter has seven major league starts to his credit and their No. 5 starter is [...]
2011 MLB Sleepers: From Arizona To Minnesota To New »
The 2011 baseball season is fast approaching.Need a quick head start come draft day?Here are five potential sleepers that could light a fire under your team and launch you into first place before you know it.From pitchers to catchers to shortstops, wherever there's a hole in your team, this list can fill it.Begin Slideshow
New York Yankees Prospect Profiles »
Be sure to read our prospect profiles. There are 19 of them so far (Cito Culver is scheduled to be published later today) and I plan on doing at least 10 to 20 more. So don't fall behind on your Yankees prospects. Jose Ramirez, RHP J. R. Murphy, C Graham Stoneburner, RHP Bradley Suttle, 3B/1B Brett Marshall, RHP Corban Joseph, 2B/3B David Phelps, [...]