Over the last couple of days, the rumor mill has been heating up, right before spring training begins for the 2012 season.One name you see involved in trade rumors lately is Yankees starter A.J. Burnett.Burnett went 11-11 with a 5.15 ERA in 190 innings for the Yankees last season and has been a big disappointment since coming over to New York in 2009.He did pitch very well in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers, saving the season for one more game with a victory.But ...
In the last two days, the New York Yankees have signed veterans Bill Hall and Russell Branyan to minor league deals. Of all the rumors we've heard about the possible candidates to fill the Yanks' DH spot, none have been signed as of yet, which makes me wonder if their solution could be in the minors already.All offseason long, we've heard how the Bombers are trying to cut payroll in the future to avoid paying the luxury tax. That threshold is $189 million, so naturally that's the goal that Hal ...
Over the past 50 years, the New York Yankees have experienced many highs and lows. Through it all they have won eight world championships, more than any other team in Major League Baseball. To accomplish those titles, many special moments have had to occur. This article will look at the five most important moments for this franchise since 1962. These events have been chosen based upon the impact they had on the team's success or failure both at the time of the event and during the seasons following it. It is understood ...
When the Super Bowl ends, a lot of fans who aren't into basketball and hockey immediately turn their attention to baseball season coming back.For me, I'm still on the high over the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl this week, but I am getting anxious for the 2012 season to kick off.The Yankees are almost set to break camp with their 2012 roster, but they are still missing the one piece that they are searching for—the designated hitter.Both DH's from 2011 are now gone, with Jorge Posada retiring last ...
If Brett Gardner steps it up this season, we could be witnessing quite the dynamic Yankees' lineup.Imagine a .300 hitter at the top of the lineup (or ninth—either way he's a table-setter), with 50+ stolen base potential and the ability to drive the ball into the gaps.Gardner, although never hitting above .277 in his career, could realistically become that player this season for the Yankees.Last season, Gardner really underperformed. He sported a .259/.345/.369 line with seven home runs and 36 RBIs.However, he did lead the league in stolen bases (49).Although ...
Alex Rodriguez is the greatest third baseman in New York Yankees history.He has hit more home runs in a single season that any Yankees right-handed batter, has won two MVP Awards, led the league in home runs twice as a Yankee and played on a world championship team. A-Rod has been with the Yankees since 2004. During that span, he has averaged a line of .295/.391/.550 with 41 home runs and 131 RBI over a 162-game season.Based on games played, Rodriguez has averaged 36 home runs and 113 RBI. Many ...
Three-time Emmy Award-winning studio broadcaster for the New York Yankees on YES Network, Bob Lorenz, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Westport, Conn. and was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, according to WestportNow.com. The report states that Lorenz failed to submit to a breathalyzer test and that he failed to post bond. He was released on the condition that he appears in court on Feb. 29. Lorenz was reportedly slumped over in the driver's seat, but when awoken by officers, he began to accelerate into an ...
The New York Yankees again are among the MLB teams that are favored to win the World Series in 2012. Their starting right fielder is still Nick Swisher and he will have a significant role for the Yankees' success.I started with C.C Sabathia and will now take an in-depth look at Nick Swisher and give an outlook for his 2012 season. Outlooks completed:C.C Sabathia: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1056682-new-york-yankees-2012-season-outlook-cc-sabathiaBegin Slideshow
This January, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman indicated that his team was in search of a quality DH. He also made it clear that he would prefer utilize his deep bullpen in a trade rather than acquiring a player from the free agent market. Naturally, a statement like this has sports fans making speculations as to who the next DH in pinstripes will be.On January 31st, Jim Bowden of ESPN presented the idea of the Yankees trading for Andre Ethier from the Los Angeles Dodgers in this article (Insider required). ...
The New York Yankees.Just about everyone in America knows of the Yankees. Just about everyone in America can name at least one Yankee player. That's what happens when you win 27 championships and dominate a sport like no other team.Everyone recognizes the Yankees' history and acknowledges that they have had many great teams. Even your most staunchest Boston Red Sox fan from Yawkey Way has to admit it. He probably won't do it in public, but any baseball fan recognizes the legacy of the Yankees.The Yankees have had many legends ...