Archive for November, 2010
New York Yankees: Getting Into the Mind of Brian »
Can anyone explain to me exactly what goes down at the general managers' meetings?They happen every November, and the public is always told (in an almost aggressive way) not to expect any actual baseball news to come out of the event. The business, as they say, is more likely to occur at December's winter meetings, which technically is held in the [...]
Andy Pettitte Could Put Yankees in a Bind »
Andy Pettitte is a free agent once again. It’s retirement or another year on the mound for the veteran lefty. The Yankees need him to play one more year. Currently, the Yankees have three pitchers penciled into their five-man starting rotation for next season: CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Phil Hughes. Cliff Lee is the biggest name on this [...]
MLB Hot Stove: Carl Pavano to the New York Yankees »
This player’s name is the last one any New York Yankee player or fan wants to hear: Carl Pavano, also known in the Bronx as the "American Idle.” Let me put it this way, for those of you who thought Javier Vazquez was disliked in the Bronx, Pavano makes Vazquez the Yankees prom-king. Truth remains that Pavano is the next free [...]
MLB Hot Stove: New York Yankees’ Cheapest Cliff »
The New York Yankees are not being shy about who they want to be in pinstripes in 2011. Ace Cliff Lee has already been paid a visit by GM Brian Cashman. Lately questions have been raised about Lee being a country bumpkin coming to the Big Apple, and if more money will make a difference in his decision. One thing is for sure, Mrs. Lee better not [...]
Even Late in Career, Derek Jeter Is as Reliable as »
Derek Jeter provides zero risk to any club lucky enough to have his services. In light of Jeter's down year, fans, experts, statisticians, managers and GMs have all thrown in their two cents. The conensus on Jeter is that, despite all the hoopla surrounding his free agency and winning his fifth Gold Glove, his career is nearing an end. [...]
MLB Free Agency Report: New York Yankees Not »
According to Fox Sports' South West Division, Brian Cashman has spoken to the media saying the New York Yankees have interest in the Rangers' southpaw pitcher, but they are not "desperate." Cliff Lee is the most talented free agent pitcher on the market this Winter and the New York Yankees are always the most aggressive on the free-agent [...]
MLB Rumors: Carl Crawford To the New York Yankees? »
Besides Cliff Lee, Carl Crawford is possibly the most talented free agent on the market. He is near the top in stolen bases every year, he can hit above .300, and he is young. No team doubts the difference that Crawford can make. Thus far, Crawford has seen some interest thrown his way. The Angels seem to be the leading contender in the contest, [...]
MLB Rumors: Will Andy Pettitte Play For New York »
On December 8, 2006, the Yankees righted a major wrong by bringing back Andy Pettitte after he spent three seasons with the Astros. Pettitte has been on a one-year contract basis with the Yankees each of the last four years. When he came back to start the 2007 season, he said he left Houston to come back to the Yankees because he wanted to win at [...]
New York Yankees: Has the Media Forgotten About »
These days, everyone is writing and talking about Derek Jeter. Every column is about how much green and time he will be contracted. No doubt, the future Hall of Famer will retire as a member of the Bronx Bombers. Jeter, 36, will be in Yankee Stadium when he will get his 3,000th career hit, among other offensive records. This is all the news [...]
New York Yankees Have a Gold and Silver Latino Man in »
Latino names such as Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols, Carlos Gonzalez and Ubaldo Jimenez were among the headline grabbers this past 2010 season. Always, Manny will be Manny. There was a lot in the news in a moment about David “Big Papi” Ortiz, and right after the World Series, “El Niño de Colombia” Edgar Renteria. In [...]