The New York Yankees are certainly not lacking in numbers when it comes to starting pitchers.Currently, the Yanks possess seven starters on their roster: C.C. Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda, Ivan Nova, Michael Pineda, A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia.Realistically, it seems as though some changes will be made before the 2012 season begins, perhaps including the recently speculated dealing of A.J. Burnett to another club.Nothing is guaranteed, however, and it is most definitely fun to discuss some creative (and somewhat unconventional) ways that the Yanks could (didn't say should) utilize ...
As A.J. Burnett's time in pinstripes is coming to a close, it's abundantly clear that the No. 5 starter spot in the New York Yankees rotation will belong to Phil Hughes for the 2012 season.Burnett, along with Freddy Garcia, were the only competition that Hughes had to deal with going into spring training—those two and a slew of young, unproven pitchers in the Yanks' farm system, if you want to count them as competition at this point.Long story short, it's Hughes' job to lose.Garcia will end up being an expensive ...
In an interesting turn of events, Johnny Damon spoke out on his current unemployment. Jon Heyman reported that Damon does not understand why he has not received any calls to play baseball in 2012. He spoke about his potential role in the Bronx if the New York Yankees gave him a call."I think it's a perfect fit,'' Damon told Heyman. "But for some reason you have the year I had, especially with a team that has trouble scoring, and you can't even get a call to continue playing." Damon hit 16 home ...
The Yankees are the most successful American sports franchise of all time. They have won five championships in the past 17 years, including three in a row in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Many argue that they would not have been able to win any of these championships without Mariano Rivera.There has been speculation that the Yankees 42-year-old closer will retire after the 2012 season, but here is a look at the closer's 2012 season outlook. Outlooks completed:CC Sabathia: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1056682-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-cc-sabathiaNick Swisher: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1059749-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-nick-swisherMark Teixeira: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1061285-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-mark-teixeiraIvan Nova: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1062703-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-ivan-novaCurtis Granderson: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1065061-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-curtis-grandersonBegin Slideshow
The New York Yankees have been actively searching for a way to rid themselves of AJ Burnett in the last week.Yankees general manager Brian Cashman may have found a taker in the Pittsburgh Pirates.The other day, the Yankees were asking for right-fielder Garrett Jones in return, but according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports and WFAN, Pirates GM Neal Huntington rejected that offer, causing the two sides to go back to the drawing board on negotiations.Right now, it's looking like the Yankees aren't looking for any players in return from ...
Everybody loves an exciting play—it can be a game-changer and change momentum.Everybody's two favorite segments on ESPN are Sportscenter's "Top 10 Plays" and Baseball Tonight's "Web Gems." Everything from diving catches to walk-off home runs are exciting to watch.Almost any player can have one big play in a season or a career, but who can do it on a consistent basis? Derek Jeter and Ken Griffey, Jr. ruled the late 1990s and early 2000s but Griffey retired, and at 37 years old, Jeter is not what he used to be.Who ...
The New York Yankees were hosting the Chicago White Sox on July 28, 1962. A Saturday afternoon crowd of 53,199 was on hand, but the game between the two rivals was not the primary attraction. It was Old Timers' Day The 1937 American League All-Stars faced the National League All-Stars in a two-inning game before the regularly scheduled contest. In 1937, the American Leaguers triumphed by a score of 8-3 at Griffith Stadium in Washington. Joe DiMaggio retired after the 1951 season because he realized that he was no longer ...
New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett's experience in the Big Apple appears to have run its course.According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates are currently mired in negotiations that would have the Yankees shipping Burnett and a considerable wad of cash to the Steel City.Apparently, Yankees GM Brian Cashman has finally seen the light. Just nine days ago, Cashman told a crowd at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut that he was comfortable with Burnett in his starting rotation."I am comfortable with A.J.," Cashman ...
On May 21, 1957, Hank Bauer was arrested by New York Yankees fan Edwin Jones. Since neither the police nor the district attorney would act, Jones made a citizen's arrest. Bauer was booked, fingerprinted, photographed and arraigned on Jones' charge that the Yankees outfielder had punched him in the jaw at the Copacabana nightclub. Bauer was released without bail. Bauer's attorney, Sidney Friedman, vehemently denied that his client or any other Yankees player present struck Jones. Besides Bauer, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Johnny Kucks and Yogi Berra were helping Billy ...
The New York Yankees always expect to be the best team in baseball and to win the World Series. 2012 is no different, as the Yankees are set to continue the trend of New York teams winning championships.After looking at a starting pitcher (Sabathia) and an outfielder (Swisher), we will turn the attention to the infield, with Yankees' starting first-baseman Mark Teixeira. "Tex" is one of the most important players on the Yankees because of his elite fielding and offensive production. Outlooks completed:C.C Sabathia: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1056682-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-cc-sabathiaNick Swisher: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1059749-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-nick-swisherBegin Slideshow