The Yankees go into the 2012 season as clear-cut World Series contenders after reworking their starting rotation this offseason. The rotation was their only glaring weakness following a disappointing season (by Yankees’ standards). However, there are still six issues they need to work on in Spring Training in order to fulfill their lofty expectations going into the 2012 season. Note: All statistics are from baseball-reference.com.Begin Slideshow
When Mariano Rivera retires, David Robertson is likely to be the next closer for the New York Yankees, so any injury to the All-Star gives New York a reason to be worried.On Thursday, Joe Girardi expressed concern over Robertson's MRI results on his injured foot. According to Daniel Barbarisi, Yankees beat writer for the Wall Street Journal, Girardi said Robertson's MRI showed "cause for concern." Barbarisi also said that "Girardi seems worried."The Yankees have sent Robertson for more tests on his foot. The injury occurred when Robertson missed a step while moving ...
William S. Christman was a New York City detective. On Oct. 7, 1956, Det. Christman decided to have a drink at Carmichael's Bar and Grill near his Richmond Hill, Queens home after he finished his tour of duty. The bartender and Det. Christman were discussing the 1956 World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Another patron, 25-year-old Robert Thompson, jumped into the conversation. Thompson, who was a Dodgers fan, and the detective, who rooted for the Yankees, got into a heated discussion with respect to the merits ...
When it's this early into MLB spring training, it's only natural to see New York Yankee story lines that, for all intensive purposes, are benign at best.And, I must admit, I am guilty of such unimportant headlines, but sadly, I must let you in on any and all information pertaining to the Bombers, no matter how small or big it might be.This way, you can never tell a journalist, "Hey, you missed that one."So here are some of the more over-hyped story lines so far this spring, and whether they ...
During the past few years, tales of economic hardship have been uttered from the mouths of many on a worldwide scale. All around the world, the rocky and unpredictable financial climate has affected people and business’s alike. Yet, when the population thinks of examples of a recessed global market, they usually don’t imagine institutions like the New York Yankees. But even the cash-strapped Bombers have fallen prey to a severe case of tight pockets. Of course, that’s relatively speaking. In addition to a revamped luxury tax scale, the Yankees' money ...
One of the greatest baseball players ever is looking to get back on top of his game in 2012. The New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez have the usual high expectations coming into this season.Rodriguez could be seen as the most important player for the Yankees this season. Here we will take a look at this star infielder as he looks to stamp himself as an elite player in 2012.Begin Slideshow
Robinson Cano signed a $44 million contract extension with the Yankees prior to the 2008 season with a club option for 2012. After his ridiculous production over the beginning of the contract, it was a no-brainer for the Yankees to pick up his option this offseason.Now that Cano will be entering free agency after the season, it's time for the Yankees to start thinking about how much they'll have to pony up to retain their star hitter.For those who are wondering as to why Cano has yet to be extended ...
Spring training is under way and everybody wants to know how the New York Yankees will fare in 2012.Some players will regress, some will improve and some will come out of nowhere and become key ingredients in the Yankees' attempt to win World Series title No. 28.Which players will regress and which will continue to climb?Let's take a look at all the major Yankees and predict their final 2012 stats.Begin Slideshow
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter are some of the greatest names in New York Yankees history. However, Walt Terrell, José Cruz and Mike Fischlin are the names of some Yankees that shouldn't be forgotten. This series will focus on the less-remembered players to wear pinstripes over the last four decades (1970s-2000s). Today's letter is "M." Doug Mienkiewicz (2007)First baseman Doug Mienkiewicz made the final putout to complete Boston's comeback over New York in the 2004 ALCS. In 2007, Mienkiewicz was in pinstripes.After one season in Kansas ...
Ever since Michael Pineda joined the New York Yankees, people have been scrambling for a comparison. Yankee fans are so anxious to see Pineda in action in a regular season game that they need some kind of projection for how his career will turn out.The problem is that Michael Pineda is very young and unpredictable, so one comparison is not enough. In order to truly see the different pathways Pineda could go down we need to look at multiple pitchers.Which five pitchers? Let's find out.Begin Slideshow