‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: 5 Dark-Horse Prospects Who Could »
Our analysis of the New York Yankees farm system rolls on this week, as we find ourselves nearing the fringes of the first workouts of 2014 spring training. We've thus far projected Major League Baseball arrival dates for the top 10 prospects, charted the best young talent at each position and, just last week, ranked the most underrated minor [...]
5 New York Yankees Non-Roster Invitees to Watch in »
The end of January is a beautiful time for Major League Baseball fans. Most teams have made their big offseason moves and are just counting the days until pitchers and catchers report. For the New York Yankees, spring training is going to be a madhouse as everyone gets a look at new acquisitions Brian McCann, Jacoby Ellsbury, Carlos Beltran [...]
MLB Trade Target: Ichiro Suzuki »
At some point even the truly remarkable become tough to move. Such is the issue facing the New York Yankees at the moment—if you believe there is indeed an issue. MLB analyst Gabe Zaldivar offers some thoughts on an aging Ichiro Suzuki, who is getting paid quite handsomely to be just a fourth outfielder for the 2014-15 [...]
Yankees’ Rebuilt 2014 Lineup Can’t Survive »
In an effort to rebuild a flaccid lineup, the New York Yankees spent more than $280 million on offensive reinforcements this winter. The new-look attack is expensive, but won't thrive without production from first baseman Mark Teixeira. Despite the arrivals of Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran, the Yankees won't score enough [...]
2014 Predictions for New York Yankees’ Offseason »
It has been a very "loud" offseason for New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. While trying to avoid a repeat of 2013's disappointing campaign, he has inserted several new names into a roster that had gone stale. Has he done enough? Many say no and claim the team still lacks the depth needed to avoid the plague of injuries that [...]
Should the New York Yankees Move Derek Jeter to Third »
If the New York Yankees are ever going to consider moving Derek Jeter from shortstop, the time seems ripe for the Yankees to float the idea given the events that have transpired over the past year and New York's rebuilding this winter. The Yankees finally learned that Alex Rodriguez's suspension will be upheld for the entire 2014 season, [...]
Report: New York Yankees No. 20 in Keith Law’s »
The New York Yankees are known across baseball as having one of the lesser-ranked farm systems in the sport. Now we have an exact number to put on that belief. ESPN's Keith Law released his annual farm system rankings on Tuesday, Jan. 28 (insider required), and the Yankees rank 20th in all of baseball. The Houston Astros come in at No. 1, while [...]
What Masahiro Tanaka Must Change to Ensure MLB Stardom »
Based on the $155 million paycheck and intense hype surrounding his arrival in the United States, Masahiro Tanaka has the aura of a Major League Baseball superstar. Unfortunately, the Japanese ace still has to throw his first meaningful pitch at the highest level of professional baseball. That means that, when trying to evaluate his talents, [...]
Ranking the New York Yankees’ 5th Starter »
The New York Yankees' rotation was upgraded, albeit at a great cost, last week when they signed coveted Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. Tanaka is expected to slot into the second starter's position behind veteran workhorse C.C. Sabathia. The tail end of the Yankees' rotation is less certain. They will likely seek to fill the fifth and [...]
Biggest Winners and Losers from New York »
The New York Yankees have had quite the eventful offseason and have been the focal point of the winter. Whether it is being in the headlines for signing another key free agent or losing one or having one of their players receive a season-ending suspension, the news has been plentiful. It is safe to say the majority of the free agency has hinged on [...]