Only two months removed from winning the 2009 World Series, the Yankees have had a very busy offseason.
They re-signed Andy Pettitte to a one-year, $11.75 million deal.
They made a three way deal to land Curtis Granderson, while sending Austin Jackson and Phil Coke to the Tigers and Ian Kennedy to the Diamondbacks.
They signed Nick Johnson to a one-year, $5.5 million deal.
And today, they re-acquired Javier Vazquez from the Braves in exchange for Melky Cabrera.
So in the offseason, Yankees GM Brian Cashman has landed a new center fielder, a new ...
Nick Johnson is once again a Yankee, if the reports are right .
As a Yankee fan, I should be happy. In 2001 he pulled off a brilliant catch from first base that sticks in my mind. He's not a horrible hitter (lifetime .273 hitter).
He's seen as being the 'next Johnny Damon' in that he'll provide a bat to cover Alex Rodriguez and play DH for 100-odd games.
But taking over from Hideki Matsui, one wonders if the New York Yankees did the right thing.
Matsui was already a legend before he creamed ...
Sports Illustrated released its list of the top 25 franchises of the decade. The only local teams on the list? My New York Yankees and my New Jersey Devils. The Devs ranked 19th, and were one of only two NHL teams to crack the top 25 (the Red Wings grabbed the number six spot). Considering they won two Cups, made it to one other final, and made the playoffs every year, the honor is certainly deserved. The Yanks ranked fifth, and the top baseball team, that's right, ahead ...
Today's trade of Melky Cabrera for Javier Vazquez solidifies the rotation but opens the door for more moves in the Yankee outfield. Most predict that the Yankees will now be in play for a marquee left fielder.
Make no mistake; the Yankees will keep tabs on the contract discussions for both Jason Bay and Matt Holliday if for no reason but to ensure that whoever signs these players have paid a high price. The Yankees can overcome mistakes at high dollar points. Few teams can cope with high priced mistakes.
It is my belief that ...
Today the Yankee$ reacquired starting pitcher Javier Vazquez (pictured) for a prospect and namely spot starter Melky Cabrera who went to the Braves. Due to this, this day, December 22, 2009 may live in infamy since I think it has the potential to be a stupid, hasty move.
Consider that last year at this time, Traitor Tex, formerly of the Los Angeles Angels and Braves, signed his massive mercenary contract with the Bronx Billionaires-i.e. the Yankee$.
What a difference a year makes.
Not only did the Yankees reacquire a pitcher that didn't ...
Come on now, this is getting a little ridiculous.
A year after acquiring the high-priced trio of C.C. Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, and A.J. Burnett, and a couple of weeks after trading for spark plug Curtis Granderson, the New York Yankees have added Javier Vazquez -- a quality right-handed starter -- to their already loaded roster.
And all they had to give up was Melky Cabrera and a couple of prospects?
Jeez. Why do I have to be a Mets fan?
Vazquez, 33, is coming off one of the best seasons of his 12-year ...
Game # 8 – Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees – 2003 ALCS Game 7
With the end of the decade nearing, Sportmeisters Derek and Ryan have decided to present their top ten games of the past decade. Today’s discussion is on the tenth best game from 2000-2009. What follows is a transcript of their discussion.
Sportmeister Derek: Ryan, today we are here to discuss something that will be debated for the next few weeks. With 2010 on the horizon, we are naming our top ten games of the decade.
Sportmeister Ryan: ...
The Associated Press has reported that the New York Yankees have re-acquired right-handed pitcher Javier Vazquez, who spent last season with the Atlanta Braves.Vazquez will head to New York, with outfielder Melky Cabrera going to the Braves.Sure, Vazquez had a strong season in 2009, and was one of the top pitchers in the National League. He went 15-10 with a 2.87 ERA and 238 strikeouts, helping Atlanta stay in wild-card contention until September.He even finished fourth in the NL Cy Young balloting.But haven't the Yankees seen this guy before already?Back ...
To the surprise of nobody who closely follows the game of baseball, The New York Yankees will be paying baseball’s luxury tax yet again. However, this year they are alone in that honor.
According to the Associated Press, the Yankees will be the lone team paying baseball’s luxury tax in 2009 and will pay nearly $25.69 million in tax. The Yankees must pay the tax to the office of the commissioner by Jan. 31st.
New York’s payroll was $226.2 million for the purpose of the luxury tax and the Yankees pay at ...
I can see Brian Cashman now. Leaning back in a cushy, black La-Z-Boy recliner, feet up on his desk as he peers out over the snow-covered diamond, sipping on a scotch with a content midnight smirk adorning his face. He being the mastermind behind the latest acquisition that drives the underlying madness of the American League East.
So is life in Boston and New York. It’s never just a baseball game. It’s always an attempt to one-up the rival, douse your airwaves with the newest free agent or trade banter, and ...