‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Do The Yankees Need Injury Prone Nick Johnson? »
Nick Johnson is once again a Yankee, if the reports are right . As a Yankee fan, I should be happy. In 2001 he pulled off a brilliant catch from first base that sticks in my mind. He's not a horrible hitter (lifetime .273 hitter). He's seen as being the 'next Johnny Damon' in that he'll provide a bat to cover Alex Rodriguez and play DH for 100-odd [...]
The New York Yankees and New Jersey Devils Are Truly »
Sports Illustrated released its list of the top 25 franchises of the decade. The only local teams on the list? My New York Yankees and my New Jersey Devils. The Devs ranked 19th, and were one of only two NHL teams to crack the top 25 (the Red Wings grabbed the number six spot). Considering they won two Cups, made it to one other final, and made [...]
Not Done Yet: How the Yankees Can Finish Remaking »
Today's trade of Melky Cabrera for Javier Vazquez solidifies the rotation but opens the door for more moves in the Yankee outfield. Most predict that the Yankees will now be in play for a marquee left fielder. Make no mistake; the Yankees will keep tabs on the contract discussions for both Jason Bay and Matt Holliday if for no [...]
Yankees Latest Dumb Move Has Yankee Critics Like Me »
Today the Yankee$ reacquired starting pitcher Javier Vazquez (pictured) for a prospect and namely spot starter Melky Cabrera who went to the Braves. Due to this, this day, December 22, 2009 may live in infamy since I think it has the potential to be a stupid, hasty move. Consider that last year at this time, Traitor Tex, formerly of the Los [...]
Melky Cabrera for Javier Vazquez: Yankees Are Taking »
Come on now, this is getting a little ridiculous. A year after acquiring the high-priced trio of C.C. Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, and A.J. Burnett, and a couple of weeks after trading for spark plug Curtis Granderson, the New York Yankees have added Javier Vazquez -- a quality right-handed starter -- to their already loaded roster. And all they had [...]
The Sportmeisters Top 10 Games Of The Decade: Game #8 »
Game # 8 – Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees – 2003 ALCS Game 7 With the end of the decade nearing, Sportmeisters Derek and Ryan have decided to present their top ten games of the past decade. Today’s discussion is on the tenth best game from 2000-2009. What follows is a transcript of their discussion. Sportmeister Derek: Ryan, today we [...]
Why Javier Vazquez’s Trade Back To The New York »
The Associated Press has reported that the New York Yankees have re-acquired right-handed pitcher Javier Vazquez, who spent last season with the Atlanta Braves.Vazquez will head to New York, with outfielder Melky Cabrera going to the Braves.Sure, Vazquez had a strong season in 2009, and was one of the top pitchers in the National League. He went [...]
New York Yankees Only Team To Pay Luxury Tax »
To the surprise of nobody who closely follows the game of baseball, The New York Yankees will be paying baseball’s luxury tax yet again. However, this year they are alone in that honor. According to the Associated Press, the Yankees will be the lone team paying baseball’s luxury tax in 2009 and will pay nearly $25.69 million in tax. The [...]
Yankees-Red Sox Arms Race Benefits MLB »
I can see Brian Cashman now. Leaning back in a cushy, black La-Z-Boy recliner, feet up on his desk as he peers out over the snow-covered diamond, sipping on a scotch with a content midnight smirk adorning his face. He being the mastermind behind the latest acquisition that drives the underlying madness of the American League East. So is life in [...]
Braves deal Javier Vazquez to Yankees for Melky »
The Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees reportedly agreed on a deal that will send SP Javier Vazquez and left-handed reliever Boone Logan to NYY for OF Melky Cabrera, rookie left-hander Mike Dunn and right-handed pitching prospect Arodys Vizcaino. The Braves, who had an abundance of starting pitchers, had hoped to retain Vazquez’s services [...]