Archive for December, 2009
New York Yankees: Getting Ready for the Halladays? »
Hello once again! Well, the hot stove fire really sparked and crackled for the Yanks during the General Managers' Winter Meetings this past week, so let's do a quick recap of the biggest deal made, so far, in this offseason. Three Team Trade between the Yanks, D'Backs, and Tigers Here is how it broke down for the Yanks: New York received [...]
Johnny Damon’s Return To the New York Yankees Is »
He's making a list. Checking it twice. Gonna find out who is terrible or nice. Santa Cashman is coming to town, Santa Cashman is coming to town. Yes, I am in the Christmas spirit, and the Yankees are too, because they have begun their holiday shopping. Unlike us, who shop for December 25, Brian Cashman is shopping for next season and [...]
Ben Sheets: The New York Yankees’ Possible »
Good starting pitching wins championships. 2009 was a great example of that as the New York Yankees had three top of the line starters with CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte. The Yankees are looking to add to that rotation this winter. We all know they have been negotiating with the agent of John Lackey and have been discussing a [...]
Yankees Bullpen Departures: First Phil Coke, Now Brian »
New York Yankees' General Manager Brian Cashman appears to be giving the New York Yankees bullpen a face-lift. Already faced with the uncertainty of whether or or not Phil Hughes and/or Joba Chamberlain will rejoin the starting rotation, Cashman has unloaded relievers Phil Coke and Brian Bruney. Coke went to the Tigers in Wedesday's deal that [...]
Johnny Damon Back with New York Yankees? Pros and Cons »
News reports today have the Yankees negotiating to re-sign Johnny Damon. Damon turned 36 years old on Nov. 5. For the past three seasons, he has had problems with his legs and feet. Once a fearsome threat to steal bases, Damon had only 12 thefts in 2009. Once a centerfielder with range as good as all but three or four players in the majors, [...]
Bobby Abreu: The Biggest Mistake Brian Cashman Has »
Since it remains to be seen whether the Curtis Granderson deal will work out for the Yankees, this writer will withhold criticism on that deal, although there is still a chance it may be a bust. So in considering the worst mistake Yankee General Manager Brian Cashman has made in the past two years, focus will be on the one he let get away. Bobby [...]
Kanekoa Texeira, Zach Kroenke Taken from Yankees in »
The Rule 5 Draft has come and gone, with the Yankees adding Jamie Hoffmann and losing two relievers in the process. The first pitcher taken was Zach Kroenke by the Diamondbacks, a left-handed reliever who spent the entire 2009 season in Triple-A and pitched well there. He was actually taken by the Marlins in last season's Rule 5 draft as [...]
Weighing the Curtis Granderson Deal from All Angles »
Believe it or not, Curtis Granderson isn’t the only player involved in the three-way pact capable of making an instantaneous impact. You’ve already seen my assessment of the move from the Yankees’ perspective , so below is a more thorough analysis of the packages received by both Detroit and Arizona: Detroit Tigers [...]
Jamie Hoffmann Taken by Yankees with First Pick in the »
With the first pick in the 2009 Rule Five Draft that the Yankees received in return for Brian Bruney, they selected Jamie Hoffmann, an outfielder in the Dodgers' system. Hoffmann will be 25 years old for the 2009 season, stands 6'3", and weighs 220. Interestingly enough, he was undrafted and found by a scout who convinced him to sign with the [...]
By Acquiring Curtis Granderson, the New York Yankees »
First things first, I don’t hate the New York Yankees. My best friend loves them, so I must dignify everything I say about them. The latest acquisition , center fielder Curtis Granderson , late of the Detroit Tigers, is the most recent arrow in the quiver of Yankee haters everywhere. Easily one of the better center fielders in the game, [...]