The New York Yankees have had left-handed pitching prospect Manny Banuelos in development for some time, and there has been quite a bit of hype and excitement among fans.Last month, Banuelos was placed on the disabled list due to a back injury, and as unfortunate as it may be, it may have been good timing.He has had a difficult start to the 2012 season pitching for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees with what appeared to be a loss of control that led to walking batters. Although I hate to see him injured, ...
While both are exceptional athletes, there would appear to be little that Mariano Rivera and Peyton Manning have in common.If you take a second look, however, there is an analogy to be drawn between how the Indianapolis Colts dealt with Peyton Manning and his multiple neck surgeries and the decision the Yankees might face with Rivera in 2013.First a disclaimer before the comment board lights up like the Las Vegas strip: There is no question that Rivera would be my closer until he shows some indication that he is human ...
It's no secret that the Yankees' pitching staff has struggled out of the gates this season, and there may be a solution to that problem if Brian Cashman chooses to part with his right fielder.Nick Swisher will be a free agent this offseason, and it's unknown as to whether or not the team will be able to re-sign him given their new financial plan.If the team is set on not bringing back their enthusiastic right fielder, then they should strongly consider unloading him at the deadline to get something for ...
Derek Jeter has stepped into a pinstriped time machine and killed expectations as a 37-year-old so far in 2012.Jeter is an early AL MVP candidate and batting like he's playing for Murderers' Row. The captain has had staggering numbers to begin the season and he will keep his pace going.If there's one man you don't want to bet against in baseball, it's Jeter. He's on a mission to prove the critics wrong and ultimately win an AL MVP in 2012. Begin Slideshow
Andy Pettitte is slated to make his first start of the season this Sunday for Mother's Day and for the New York Yankees. It couldn't come at a better time, as their pitching has been lackluster this season. Injuries have plagued the Yanks pitching staff as a whole, and what was one of the deeper rotations in baseball has now become a shell of its original self when the season began. So, how much do the Yankees need the old Pettitte? Let's take a look at the state of the ...
Raul Ibanez has been a pleasant surprise so far for the New York Yankees.Many fans thought Ibanez would be an automatic out entering the regular season, as his spring training left much to be desired.Those fans couldn't have been more wrong.After Tuesday night's two home run performance against the Rays, Ibanez now has five home runs and 16 RBI on the season.He has also put together a respectable line of .267/.317/.520.When he was signed, the Yankees intended on using him as the primary designated hitter. He would occasionally play the ...
After weeks of speculation, the wait is over and Andy Pettitte will be back.Aaron Gleeman of NBC's HardBallTalk reported that Pettitte will make his 2012 debut for the Yankees pitching at home against the Seattle Mariners.Pettitte has been pitching in extended spring training ever since he announced back in March that he was coming out of retirement for the Yankees.Pettitte accepted a one-year, $2.5 million minor-league deal after he was invited to the Yankees' spring training as a special instructor.It was there that Pettitte got the urge to pitch again ...
The New York Yankees, who are desperate for starting pitching help right now, are bringing Andy Pettitte up from Triple-A, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Yankees calling up pettitte sunday, cashman announces— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) May 8, 2012
Given that the Yankees starters rank 26th in ERA at 5.54, bringing Pettitte up does not come as a complete surprise. The trio of Phil Hughes, Ivan Nova and Freddy Garcia have given up 59 earned runs in 76.2 innings pitched. However, the returns on Pettitte in the minors so far have not ...
Andy Pettitte will be called up to start Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners, tweets Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News.Brian Cashman announced the move Tuesday afternoon, but no announcement was made as to who will be bumped from the rotation.Pettitte has made four starts in the minors while attempting his comeback, posting an 0-2 record with a 3.71 ERA.He has gone 80-plus pitches in back-to-back outings, which has apparently been enough to convince the Yankees brass that he's ready to make his season debut.Pettitte has been far from ...
One of the guidelines for Hall of Fame voters is Rule 5, which states, "Voting shall be based upon the player's record, playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and contributions to the team(s) on which the player played." Rule 5 will prevent Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens not only from being elected in their first year of eligibility, it will probably be the reason they are never voted in. Now, let's call out the Hall of Fame voters because they can't have it both ways. If they want to ...