‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: Best Third Base Fallback Options »
The New York Yankees are in the market for a third baseman this offseason as a result of Alex Rodriguez's potential suspension, but the market at the hot corner continues to get thinner and thinner with each passing day. The St. Louis Cardinals signed arguably the top third baseman available, as they inked Jhonny Peralta to a four-year deal just [...]
New York Yankees: Best Third Base Fallback Options »
The New York Yankees are in the market for a third baseman this offseason as a result of Alex Rodriguez's potential suspension, but the market at the hot corner continues to get thinner and thinner with each passing day. The St. Louis Cardinals signed arguably the top third baseman available, as they inked Jhonny Peralta to a four-year deal just [...]
How the Yankees Will Handle Offseason Moves in Each »
The New York Yankees made the first big-name, big-money free-agent signing of this offseason by signing catcher Brian McCann last week, but when and what their next moves might be depends at least in part on you-know-who. Even though his appeal hearing, steeped in over-the-top antics, is finally over, Alex Rodriguez's status remains the great [...]
New York Yankees Spending to Win Sooner Rather Than »
For the New York Yankees, there is no tomorrow. As the offseason unfolds, the organization has one goal in mind, above all else: Compete for a World Series in 2014. Yes, the self-imposed $189 million payroll mandate is a goal, but not one that will severely impact business on the open market. That was proven when Brian McCann agreed [...]
Report: New York Yankees Have Inquired About Matt Kemp »
In the New York Yankees' endless search for offense this offseason, general manager Brian Cashman may now be focusing his attention to the trade market to make a splash. Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports that Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp is on the Yankees' radar, as the team has inquired about his availability. The [...]
Why Brian McCann and the New York Yankees Are the »
New York Yankees catchers made for a living, breathing definition of the term "pushover" in 2013. Combined, they managed just a .289 on-base percentage and 26 extra-base hits. Thanks to the club's latest signing, however, the position can now be considered upgraded. As Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News was first to report, the Yankees [...]
Is Brian McCann Contract a Sign That Yankees Are Back »
They're back! After acting like a mid-market penny-pinching outfit during recent offseasons, the New York Yankees have dipped their toes back into the major free-agent waters. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN, former Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann is on his way to the Bronx on a five-year, $85 million free-agent contract. [...]
Brian McCann Reportedly Signs 5-Year Deal with New »
For nearly a decade, Brian McCann has been one of the top catchers in all of baseball. He finally cashed in on his elite status at the position, signing a five-year, $85 million deal with the New York Yankees, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports: CBS' Jon Heyman also added this: McCann certainly earned his big payday. The slugging [...]
Robinson Cano Rumors: Latest Updates on Free »
Robinson Cano is the crown jewel of MLB free agency this offseason. The former New York Yankees slugger is now 31 years old, but that has not stopped him from reportedly asking for a 10-year, $300 million deal. Cano has surpassed a .300 batting average, .345 on-base percentage and .500 slugging percentage during each of the past five seasons, but [...]
Mariano Rivera Talks Panama, A-Rod and More at Street »
Mariano Rivera continued to be showered with recognition this past week, as the corner of East 4th Street and Broadway was temporarily re-named "Mariano Rivera Way" on November 21. The event was sponsored by New Era Caps, as it was in honor of the limited edition cap they released on the same day. The cap features each of Rivera's five World [...]