As long as Josh Hamilton is available on the free-agent market, some reporters, analysts and fans are going to attach him to the New York Yankees.It's just too good of a match. The Yankees need an outfielder. Hamilton is the best one out there. He's the sort of star player that George Steinbrenner would have lusted after when he was running the show in the Bronx, and money would not have been an obstacle.Financial considerations are handcuffing the Yankees this winter with principal owner Hal Steinbrenner's mandate that the team ...
Ichiro Suzuki is reportedly close to agreeing to a one-year deal with the New York Yankees. According to Marc Carig of Newsday on Monday night, Suzuki could be signed by the end of this week. That would give New York a replacement for 2013 for Nick Swisher in right field. Swisher is a free agent who is reportedly mulling an offer to join the Cleveland Indians. Suzuki’s return would give the Yankees at least an idea of what their opening day outfield would look like. It was reported last month ...
Who would you pick to win a fight, Andy Pettitte or Father Time? After watching Pettitte pitch as he has aged, I'd surely take Pettitte in that match. He has beaten the odds year in and year out as he continues to pitch well beyond the age that nature usually stops most men from throwing baseballs in the MLB. However, as of November 29, Pettitte is back to pitch for the Yankees yet again in 2013. Will he be able to lead the rotation as he had in years past? Will ...
Kevin Youkilis is seriously considering an offer to become the latest marquee name to join the New York Yankees' star-studded payroll.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York, the third baseman, who most recently played for the Chicago White Sox, has a tie to the city in his uncle Edward, who had something very interesting to say (Warning: content may not be suitable for Boston Red Sox fans):
"Even when he was with the Red Sox, he always said he would love to play here someday," Edward Youkilis said. "He ...
Kevin Youkilis' name has been a very popular topic as of late.Up until Sunday, he had been mulling over two offers; one from the Cleveland Indians and one from the New York Yankees.However, the Indians decided to go with Mark Reynolds on a one-year deal, which might have all but taken the Tribe out of the running for the 34-year-old.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN, Youkilis is "strongly considering" the Yankees offer, which is for one-year and $12 million for 2013.
Kevin Youkilis' agent says New York Yankees' contract offer is ...
With the 2012 holiday shopping season in full swing, the Yankees have a fantastic opportunity to play Santa Claus this year, full beard, boots and all. In the spirit of giving, all they have to do is reward their fans by signing Josh Hamilton.After all, it's Christmas time. What fan wants to hear their team complain about salary caps, cutting corners and being tight with money now? This time of year, when most everyone else is emptying their wallets bringing holiday cheer, the Yankees have a chance to follow suit by playing Santa on ...
Despite a quiet week at the MLB winter meetings, the New York Yankees are still linked to several free agents still available.The injury to Alex Rodriguez has turned general manager Brian Cashman's attention to finding an infielder to replace him, as well as an outfielder to make up for the production lost by letting Nick Swisher go.Let's play a little fact or fiction on some of the hottest rumors surrounding the Bombers.Begin Slideshow
Today's events may have decided Kevin Youkilis' fate.The last we all had heard, the 34-year-old former Boston Red Sox infielder was deciding between a two-year, $18 million offer from the Cleveland Indians and a one-year, $12 million offer from the New York Yankees.According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports who broken the news first, the Indians may have decided to pass on Youkilis, as they have signed former Orioles infielder Mark Reynolds.
Mark Reynolds close to signing with #indians— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 10, 2012
The deal for Reynolds is for one-year ...
Kevin Youkilis has a very big decision to make for 2013.Currently, he has two offers for next season.One is a two-year, $18 million offer from the Cleveland Indians in which he would play first base and be reunited with his former Boston Red Sox manager, Terry Francona.The other is a one-year, $12 million offer from the New York Yankees in which he will play third base due to the hip injury to Alex Rodriguez and Youk would be playing for a contender again.Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN said ...
The New York Yankees hot stove has felt more like an icebox this offseason, and all Yankee fans want to know why.This winter has been full of mixed messages, causing a wave of emotions amongst Yankee faithful—some are sad, others angry and the rest in complete denial. While other MLB ball clubs are getting stronger, faster and younger, the Yankees have gotten worse.And fans have Hal Steinbrenner to thank for that.So it is about time George’s son gave some answers behind his logic, because what is happening here is unfair, unjust. It is damaging the ...