As March fades into April, the New York Yankees will be forced to make numerous defining decisions about many of their promising prospects. And rest assured, some players will be tougher to demote (or cut) than others. An influx of injuries has made this year's Spring Training more interesting than most. The loss of several key components means that opportunity for the Yankees young guns has never been greater. But not everyone can take advantage. Names like Melky Mesa and Ronnier Mustelier have battled for a spot in the outfield, while a recent ...
Chien-Ming Wang is looking for a return to the Yankees in 2013.On Wednesday, the 32-year-old took his next step in hopes of getting a potential deal done with his old club, according to Andy McCullough of the Newark-Star Ledger.
Chien-Ming Wang is having a tryout of sorts over the Yankees minor-league complex. Throwing for Yankees scouts.— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughSL) March 20, 2013
Wang threw for scouts at the Yankees complex down in Tampa after impressing Yankees GM Brian Cashman from his performance in this month's World Baseball Classic tournament."We've talked to him ...
Since 1996, the constant for the Yankees has been world-class play at the shortstop position from their great captain, Derek Jeter. As the 2013 season approaches, it's now a possibility that Jeter may not be manning the space between third and second to start the year.A major void to fill both in the clubhouse and on the diamond.The Yankees may suffer more than most people think if Jeter is to miss extended periods of time. And, that's assuming Jeter will return at 100 percent health this year, even if he ...
When Derek Jeter crumbled to the ground during the first game of the American League Championship Series last fall, it was understood that a severe injury was suffered. The diagnosis of a broken ankle meant starting 2013 on the field would be an uphill climb for the Yankees' captain.The climb has become steeper this week. On Tuesday, Jeter was scratched from the lineup with soreness around the surgically repaired ankle.On Wednesday, general manager Brian Cashman acknowledged that Jeter received anti-inflammatory medication and won't play in another game to rest the ...
The New York Yankees have less than two weeks left of spring training to make final roster decisions.They seem poised to use every last moment by the amount of players they still have in camp.Injuries have crippled the depth of the Yankees roster this spring and forced management to get creative with free agent acquisitions and prospect development.With so many roster spots seemingly up for grabs still, predicting the Opening Day bench for the Yankees is a difficult task.That said, the individuals who fill those roles will play a crucial ...
"You know, Susan. You just CAN'T predict baseball!" Yes, I just quoted notoriously obnoxious Yankees radio announcer John Sterling, but it couldn't be more true, especially this coming season.It was a very eventful offseason for the American League East. The Toronto Blue Jays made the biggest splash, beefing up to try to make the playoffs for the first time in 20 years when Joe Carter galloped around the bases to deliver Canada's second consecutive World Championship.The Boston Red Sox retooled in the winter following their worst season since 1965, took the ...
The optimism Derek Jeter’s spring debut brought to the New York Yankees is receding after the legendary shortstop’s ankle injury forced him back onto the bench, but there is still no reason for the ball club to worry at this point. USA Today’s Chad Jennings reported the following on Jeter’s setback: "New York manager Joe Girardi said that Jeter was flexing the ankle a lot during batting practice. Jeter eventually went to trainer Steve Donohue, who then told Girardi, who made the lineup change."Jeter broke his ankle in the first ...
Derek Jeter will miss another spring training game for the New York Yankees on Wednesday because of a sore left ankle, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Wallace Matthews.Jeter was scratched from the Yankees spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday due to a "cranky" left ankle, according to manager Joe Girardi (via Matthews). UPDATE: Wednesday, March 20, at 10:28 a.m. ET by Patrick ClarkeDerek Jeter is not expected to play in Wednesday's spring training matchup against the Boston Red Sox, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Wallace Matthews:The Yankees said Jeter's X-rays were negative ...
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira became the latest in a long line of fallen Bronx Bomber stars when he injured the tendon sheath of his right wrist when swinging off a tee during World Baseball Classic workouts.What originally was diagnosed as an 8-10 week absence could turn out to be much more. On Sunday, it was revealed that Teixeira could need surgery, putting his entire 2013 season in jeopardy.While Yankees general manager Brian Cashman continues an attempt to move the team payroll to less than $189 million for ...
For the first time in arguably 15 years, the New York Yankees are not a slam dunk favorite to win the American League East. Not only are the Bombers noticeably weaker than they have been, but the rest of the division has also improved over the offseason.The Toronto Blue Jays added Jose Reyes, R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle to a team that already boasted the likes of Jose Bautista and Brett Lawrie.The Baltimore Orioles made the playoffs last year and return several players from injury.The Tampa Bay Rays ...