‘NY Yankees’ Archives
Joyriding Through October With the New York Yankees »
On Sept. 27, 2009, I was fortunate enough to be in attendance when the New York Yankees wrapped up the American League East Division Title. Perhaps what I will remember most about that day was a conversation I had with my dad on the way to the game. We had gotten on the subject of the Yankees' playoff chances, and how this could be a big [...]
Q&A With New York Yankees Pitching Prospect Adam »
I've mentioned Adam Warren a lot over the past few months. He really dominated in Staten Island with a 1.43 ERA, a K/9 of 7.9 and a BB/9 of 1.6. That combines for a ridiculous K/BB of 5.0 I ranked Warren the Yankees' 16th best prospect after his strong SI debut. Mike Axisa, over at River Ave. Blues, ranked him the 19th best prospect in the system, [...]
Bustin’ the Cap: Why a Salary Cap Would Do »
It has been brought up countless times, By owners and fans alike, "The MLB needs a salary cap." Every year the argument is renewed, and with five of the eight teams that made the playoffs this year having payrolls over $100 million and of course with the much maligned New York Yankees money machine taking home the Commisioner's Trophy the cries [...]
Thank You, Hideki Matsui »
As the 2002 postseason came to a close for the New York Yankees on a Nick Johnson pop-up to Anaheim Angel shortstop David Eckstein, one question was immediately raised as the players solemnly gathered their belongings together from the visitors dugout and continued down the hallway to the clubhouse. With clean-up hitter Bernie Williams beginning [...]
The Yankees as World Champions: Bad for Baseball? »
Today the Yankees enjoyed a lavish ticker-tape parade down Broadway Avenue celebrating their 27th World Series Championship. While most folks in New York came out in droves to celebrate, the rest of the baseball world basically rolled their eyes and said "not again." After watching the continued success of the New York Yankees as the most [...]
Alex Rodriguez: An Official New York Yankees »
Ever since 2004, Alex Rodriguez had to listen to the criticism, hatred and talk of under-performing in the biggest games. The, "You're a bum, A-Rod, you strike out in the biggest spots," or the "you're never going to be as good as Jeter is," o ther "we won't win a championship with you because you suck." On and on. 2004. 2005. 2006. 2007. Failed [...]
Your Official New York Yankees Parade Recap »
The last Yankee ticker-tape parade I went to was in 1996. I was 16 years old and cannot recall a single thing about that day. Not a moment. I have clearer memories of stuff that happened when I was five than what occurred on that afternoon in October. Go figure. Instead of braving the elements for an event I'd ultimately forget about, I opted to [...]
Hate the Yankees? Then Do Yourself a Favor, and Root »
It may be the second-most often heard phrase in professional sports, trailing only "Brett Favre is considering (un)retiring": "The Yankees win the World Series!" All together, the Yankees have won 27 out a possible 105 World Series titles, that percentage (25.71 percent) meaning that this team has accounted for one out of every four [...]
Mariano Rivera: The 2009 Postseason MVP Of The 9th »
I've heard and seen many theories this week as to why the Yankees won the 2009 World Series and their 27th overall championship this past Wednesday. Some thought it was the offense, which was lead by Alex Rodriguez hitting .365 and blasting six home runs and 18 RBI, World Series MVP Hideki Matsui batting .615 and Derek Jeter, who batted over .400 [...]
The New York Yankees Top Minor League Baseball »
Shelley Duncan has seen brief success when he has played for The New York Yankees from 2007 to 2009. It is a completely different story when he gets full time play with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Triple-A affiliate of the 27 time World Champs. Duncan lead the International League in home runs (30) RBI (99), runs and extra base hits, thus [...]