‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Alex Rodriguez Is Still a Cheater: Why All the 600th »
It seems like every time you put on ESPN or browse any sports site, you at least hear or see something about Alex Rodriguez and his pursuit of his 600th home run. I understand hitting 600 home runs is a huge milestone, but it would have a lot more credibility if the man who was pursuing it wasn't already a confessed steroid user, and [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Roy Oswalt To Be Next Yankee »
With the MLB trading deadline three days away, teams are evaluating their rosters and trying to figure out what pieces they need for the second half of the season. For the New York Yankees, their attention so far has been on getting more pitching. Earlier this month, they were on the verge of landing Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners, but [...]
George Steinbrenner Goofed: The Al Leiter Trade »
It was one of the worst trades the New York Yankees under George Steinbrenner ever made. On April 30, 1989, the Yankees sent 23-year-old left-hander Al Leiter to the Toronto Blue Jays for 30-year-old slugging outfielder Jesse Barfield. A major reason given was that the Yankees were upset with the chronic blister problems Leiter suffered on [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Orioles Willing to Deal Tejada »
According to George King of the NY Post , the Yankees have had interest in Orioles infielder Ty Wigginton , but so far the O’s are unwilling to deal him within the division. One player they may be willing to part with is Miguel Tejada , but so far the Yankees reaction has been “lukewarm at best.” There is a good reason why the [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Asking Price for Downs is Joba »
I don’t know what they’re smoking up in Canada, but according to George King of the NY Post , the Toronto Blue Jays have asked the Yankees for Joba Chamberlain or, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, their top prospect, Jesus Montero, in exchange for reliever Scott Downs . That’s right: The asking price for the Jays' [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Coghlan’s Injury Makes »
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports , the Chris Coghlan injury effects the Yankees in more ways than just answering a few questions about pies (he was injured in a walk-off pie throwing celebration), it takes away one of their trade options at the deadline – OF Cody Ross . Now this doesn’t necessarily kill a deal between the [...]
Yankees Notes: CC, Teixeira, Posada, Pie Safety, »
Josh Tomlin, an Indians pitcher making his Major League debut, held the Yankees hitless through the first three innings, faced the minimum through six, and beat the Yankees 4-1, all while holding Alex Rodriguez at 599 home runs. Here are some notes: The Yankees have now dropped their last six games against a pitcher making his Major League [...]
Pitching Matchup of the Week: New York Yankees vs. »
After splitting the first two games in Cleveland against the Indians, the New York Yankees have shortened their lead in the AL East to just two games over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are on fire right now. Starting pitcher Matt Garza pitched the franchise’s first no-hitter on Monday night against the Tigers and Tampa followed it up with [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York on Joakim Soria’s »
Aside from the fact that the Royals don’t appear to be interested in dealing their closer Joakim Soria, there may be another major hurdle to overcome. According to Andrew Marchand of ESPN , the Yankees are on Soria’s no-trade list. That means that even if the Yankees and the Royals worked out a deal, the young pitcher would have the [...]
Yankees Notes: Vazquez, Granderson, Pettitte’s »
The Yankees were losing 2-1 going into the 8th inning against the Indians last night, but a two-run home run by Curtis Granderson put the Yankees up 3-2 for good. Here are some notes: Granderson—or G-Unit—has been red hot lately. Over the last 14 games he has a .346 average and a .951 OPS. He also has three homers in the last two [...]