Archive for November, 2010
Andy Pettitte: New York Yankees Great Ready To Call It »
Courtesy of Yankees 'n More It's not unusual for New York Yankees great Andy Pettitte to lean towards retirement at this time of year, so his recent statements to that effect might not mean he's done. This year seems a little different, though."Right now I can tell you that my heart's right here in Deer Park (Texas)," Pettitte told KHOU.com, the [...]
Cliff Lee: Why the New York Yankees Should Not Sign »
Cliff Lee is a very good pitcher, and he has had great success in both the American and National leagues during his time for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. However, Lee is already 32 years old, and it's likely that his best days will soon be numbered. The New York Yankees are ready to make another [...]
MLB Rumors: 10 New York Yankees Offseason Rumors You »
MLB trade rumors and free agency whispers begin to fly around the news wires every offseason and the New York Yankees normally have their own column stretching on for miles.Due to their annual payroll advantage and relentless desire to improve at every position, the New York Yankees are usually linked to each and every high-priced athlete put up [...]
AL Cy Young Award: Felix Hernandez More Deserving Than »
When it comes to pitching statistics, wins are nearly as insignificant as saves. That’s why it’s ridiculous to exclude Felix Hernandez from the American League Cy Young Award race simply because the terrible team he plays for allowed him to win only 13 games. King Felix’s 2.27 ERA led baseball and his 249 2/3 innings were [...]
Derek Jeter Becomes Latest Undeserving Player To Win »
Year after year, baseball's end-of-season awards are usually room for debate and arguments. The last few years the argument has shifted around the Cy Young, with topics ranging from "How important is wins to a pitcher's stats (my answer is "not at all"), and Can a pitcher pitch in both league's (a la CC Sabathia with the Indians and Brewers [...]
MLB Hot Stove: Separating New York Yankees Fact from »
The silence of free agency is overwhelming New York Yankees fans, as rumors of contract negotiations and who is going where are circling the sports media. No one really knows much except that Yankees GM Brian Cashman met with ex-captain Derek Jeter in Tampa Bay, FL. Then, Cashman and crew headed to Benton, Arkansas to pay a visit to the home of [...]
No Place for Billy Martin in Cooperstown »
The Hall of Fame Veterans Committee selected 12 candidates to be in the Hall of the Fame. The winner will be decided sometime in January along with the candidates being voted by the sportswriters. George Steinbrenner and Billy Martin stand out the most on the list. It certainly will get people talking. There will be critics and supporters speaking [...]
Derek Jeter Wins Another Gold Glove: Did He Deserve »
If you have been following the Yankees young 2010 offseason, or have even just been keeping up with NY sports in general, you know there are basically only two topics worth discussing. The first and most obvious is how badly the Yanks want to get free agent pitcher Cliff Lee. That's a no-brainer though and with Lee the Yankees will have an [...]
Derek Jeter: The Cold Hard Truth About The New York »
Recently, I wrote a column about Derek Jeter and the speculation about his contract status (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/510665-derek-jeter-the-ridiculous-stupid-clueless-speculation-continues). I inflamed it to stir passion about the subject to see what people would think about Jeter and his value to the sport. The response was about [...]
The Derek Jeter Phenomenon: Why Non-New York Yankee »
Derek Jeter winning his fifth Gold Glove in recognition of his play at shortstop on Tuesday has caused quite the firestorm on both sides of the issue this week, with objective baseball fans lashing out at the notion that a bad defensive player would win a Gold Glove, and New York Yankees fans, predictably but understandably, fighting back in [...]