In 1984, the Yankees changed their informal slogan from "Billy's Back" (because, of course, Billy Martin was no longer the manager) to "The Biggest Hit Show in New York."Turns out they were 30 years ahead of their time.On Feb. 6 (Babe Ruth's birthday, by the way), the play "Bronx Bombers" opens on Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. Many of the most pivotal Yankees in history are portrayed, from Ruth to Joe DiMaggio to Yogi Berra to Mickey Mantle, right up to Derek Jeter, with a few others in between, ...
With regards to Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka and the New York Yankees, two things are clear: Tanaka wants to play Major League Baseball, and the Yankees want Tanaka.
According to Ben Badler of Baseball America, Tanaka made it known earlier in the week that he very much wants to play in Major League Baseball next season. That means there's still a possibility that his Japanese team, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, could post him in the near future now that a new agreement for that process is in place.
While a dozen or more ...
With regards to Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka and the New York Yankees, two things are clear: Tanaka wants to play Major League Baseball, and the Yankees want Tanaka.
According to Ben Badler of Baseball America, Tanaka made it known earlier in the week that he very much wants to play in Major League Baseball next season. That means there's still a possibility that his Japanese team, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, could post him in the near future now that a new agreement for that process is in place.
While a dozen or more ...
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has hit either first or second for nearly his entire major league career, but 2014 is the season that his run atop the Yankees' lineup should come to a close.
Jeter, who played just 17 games last season because of a variety of leg issues, is on track to be at full strength by Opening Day 2014. At least, that's what he's been telling everybody.
That being said, general manager Brian Cashman has made moves this offseason that necessitate some lineup shuffling. Losing Robinson Cano to ...
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has hit either first or second for nearly his entire major league career, but 2014 is the season that his run atop the Yankees' lineup should come to a close.
Jeter, who played just 17 games last season because of a variety of leg issues, is on track to be at full strength by Opening Day 2014. At least, that's what he's been telling everybody.
That being said, general manager Brian Cashman has made moves this offseason that necessitate some lineup shuffling. Losing Robinson Cano to ...
A week ago, Baseball America released its annual "Top 10 Prospects" lists for each organization of Major League Baseball, and on Dec. 9, fans got their first glimpse at the 2014 rankings for the New York Yankees.
It is perfect timing that the releases coincide with the busiest month of baseball's offseason.
With various teams' first free-agent and trade operations, we are granted a feel for the impending season, and now with these lists, we are reminded of what's stirring in the lower rungs of the organizations for future campaigns.
We can begin to ...
A week ago, Baseball America released its annual "Top 10 Prospects" lists for each organization of Major League Baseball, and on Dec. 9, fans got their first glimpse at the 2014 rankings for the New York Yankees.
It is perfect timing that the releases coincide with the busiest month of baseball's offseason.
With various teams' first free-agent and trade operations, we are granted a feel for the impending season, and now with these lists, we are reminded of what's stirring in the lower rungs of the organizations for future campaigns.
We can begin to ...
With the large amount of turnover the New York Yankees are experiencing this offseason, general manager Brian Cashman is continuing to piece together the 2014 version of the club. As he does so, the batting order that skipper Joe Girardi writes down on his lineup card for Opening Day gradually becomes clearer.
This article will attempt to project the 2014 lineup given what we already know and keeping in mind that, even as it is being written, personnel changes may be occurring. Case in point, an industry source via Eduardo A. Encina ...
With the large amount of turnover the New York Yankees are experiencing this offseason, general manager Brian Cashman is continuing to piece together the 2014 version of the club. As he does so, the batting order that skipper Joe Girardi writes down on his lineup card for Opening Day gradually becomes clearer.
This article will attempt to project the 2014 lineup given what we already know and keeping in mind that, even as it is being written, personnel changes may be occurring. Case in point, an industry source via Eduardo A. Encina ...
Losing Robinson Cano was a big blow to the New York Yankees, not only because he is a great player, but because finding a quality second baseman on the open market is not easy.
The Yankees signed Kelly Johnson to a one-year, $3 million deal earlier this offseason, and he was an option at second. However, he may actually wind up at third base, where an Alex Rodriguez suspension would leave a major void once again.
With Omar Infante and Mark Ellis signing with the Royals and Cardinals, respectively, last week, the best ...