‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees Appear Close To Acquiring Another »
According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, the Yankees may be close to acquiring a starter: Yankees working very hard tonight on deal for starting pitcher. Remember that they came close to deal for Aaron Harang in summer. The Yankees have been busy this offseason, already landing Curtis Granderson and Nick Johnson, and have since turned their [...]
Yankee Swap: Defending Champs Inquire about »
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman intends to add a starting pitcher before the new year, according to the New York Post. As the Post reports, if he and Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry can find common ground, that pitcher may be Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano. Before this rather salacious rumor gains too much steam, it should be noted that the [...]
An Important Offseason For Yankee’s Brian »
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has the most unique job in professional sports. He possesses the ability to spend as much money as he wants without consequence. The Yankees continue to trot out the most expensive team in baseball. Last year, their payroll was nearly $60 million more than its nearest competitor. Oakland, San Diego, Florida [...]
Why Are the New York Yankees Obtaining Nick Johnson? »
Why on earth do the New York Yankees want Nick Johnson? Being frustrated at talks with outfielder Johnny Damon is not a legitimate reason to sign an overpaid injury-plagued journeyman. Johnson started his big league career with the Yankees in 2001, when he tipped the scales higher than his batting average of .194. He stayed in New York for three [...]
Would It Matter If Derek Jeter Was Gay? »
Let me start by saying that I'm one of the biggest Derek Jeter fans in the world. I have followed Jeter since his first days in early 1996 and continue to be one of his strongest supporters, both on and off the field. This article is in no way a knock on Derek or an attempt to infer that he may be gay. A lot of Derek Jeter haters like to insult [...]
The New York Baseball All-Decade Team: Position »
We are only a few weeks until it is the end of this decade, I was thinking and I decided that I would make the New York Baseball All-Decade Team. This decade was great for the Yankees in winning two World Series but not great for the Mets in only making the playoffs a couple of times. In fact, in the first World Series of the decade the two New [...]
Jason Bay And Johnny Damon Find Themselves In Similar »
There are a lot of differences between Johnny Damon and Jason Bay. Damon is left-handed and Bay is right-handed. Damon has two World Series rings and Bay has zero. Damon’s game is based primarily on speed and Bay’s game is based primarily on power. Damon is flamboyant and likes to speak his mind, while Bay speaks softly and carries a big [...]
2010 New York Yankees Younger, Cheaper, Better Than »
There is much teeth-gnashing among Yankees fans as they mourn the departure of Hideki Matsui and probable loss of Johnny Damon . Even here at the Bleacher Report, writers accuse management of penny-pinching at the expense of the team on the field . These writers are wrong. Brian Cashman's moves have made the 2010 Yankees younger, cheaper, [...]
Milton Bradley Traded to Mariners; Johnny »
The Seattle Mariners, having already signed third baseman Chone Figgins and acquired starting pitcher Cliff Lee this offseason, took a huge gamble, trading the horrid Carlos Silva to the Cubs for the dysfunctional Milton Bradley. They hope they don't get this version. Milton Bradley has had his problems. He tore his ACL aggressively arguing [...]
Why Exactly Is Nick Johnson Better Than Johnny Damon? »
Nick Johnson has reportedly signed a 1-year/$5.5 million contract with the New York Yankees. His signing clearly states that Johnny Damon's time as a Yankee is over. Damon is 36 and saw his asking price of 2-years/$26 million from this morning drop to 2-years/$20 million as he tried to stay in pinstripes. The move is not only curious considering [...]