Archive for July, 2010
Yankees-Angels: New York Holds On Despite Rough Start »
The Yankees jumped out to an early 6-0 lead over the Angels on Wednesday, and Javier Vazquez nearly gave it all back. The right-hander held Los Angeles scoreless over the first four innings, but you knew the Halos were going to break through at some point because they kept hitting the ball hard, and Vazquez was getting saved by good luck and good [...]
Yankees Rumor Roundup: Cervelli, Downs, Heredia, Maya »
There are 10 days until the MLB trade deadline and there are lots of rumors, but very little actual news. There have actually been so many rumors that a few have fallen through the cracks. Here they are: Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported that there are many teams that have been interested in catcher Francisco Cervelli. The Tigers wanted him in [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Jhonny Peralta a Bench Option for »
There have been many names connected to the Yankees so far this season, but the only word we’ve gotten from general manager Brian Cashman is that they aren’t close to any deals. The reason they haven’t gotten close to a deal is because teams are just asking for too much for their players. So Cashman appears to be lowering his [...]
New York Yankees: Trade Deadline “Needs” »
With Major League Baseball's trade deadline just ten days away teams will likely start moving along in trade discussions. Normally, you can expect a big trade or two to come through before the deadline passes. There is, however, some uncertainty this year as teams seem to be holding onto players or asking for too much in return. The Yankees, while [...]
Mickey Mantle’s Turning Point »
It was a comment that received little attention during spring training, but it might have been a turning point for Mickey Mantle. Some New York Yankees' rookies were showing off their skills at St. Petersburg in 1956. Mickey watched the hopefuls a few minutes and then the Yankees' 24-year-old veteran turned to a reporter. "A lot of these [...]
New York Yankees: Halos Spell Trouble in the Bronx »
Andy Pettitte thinks he can be back on the mound in three weeks. After watching the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim slaughter the New York Yankees, any encouragement that the team could manage without the Southpaw went right out the window. Phil Hughes went into the game with a 3-0 career record against the Halos. That was short and sweet after [...]
New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Price for Cody Ross Too »
The Yankees have had scouts watching the Marlins lately as the two teams have discussed a couple of players, but OF Cody Ross is one name that keeps coming up in the papers. According to George King and Mark Hale of the NY Post, the Yankees and Marlins are not anywhere near a deal yet because the asking price for Ross is too high. The Post [...]
2010 Trade Deadline: Six Players The New York Yankees »
On July 31st we all know there will be new additions to the Bronx Bombers. The question is: Who will be in New York? The Yankees have stated that they would like to add a "bench bat" and a relief pitcher. With the recent injury of Andy Pettitte, one can imagine they would add another starting pitcher. In my debut to Bleacher Report, these are [...]
Yankees Notes: Hughes, Albaladejo, Jeter, Piniella, »
Phil Hughes got rocked, Jonathan Albaladejo got called up and gave up an earned run, and the Yankees lost 10-2 in the first game of a two game series against the Angels last night. Here are some notes: Hughes has now allowed at least five ER in three of his last four starts. Every home run he’s allowed this year has been at Yankee [...]
Phil Hughes Gets Batted Around, New York Yankees »
The Yankees have been able to count on two things all year: having Mariano Rivera for the ninth inning, and quality starting pitching. Well, it would appear that they are without the quality starting pitching now, so the bridge to Mariano just got a whole lot longer. Phil Hughes picked up right where he left off at the All Star Game, in his first [...]