Archive for October, 2011
MLB Free Agents 2012: Why New York Yankees »
It's hard to imagine the New York Yankees not wanting the best starting pitcher on the market (for now), but it can happen.The Yankees have their reasons as to why they don't want C.J. Wilson. Some fans may be outraged, but those are probably the same fans who said the Yankees should've gone after John Lackey when he was a free agent. [...]
David Ortiz: Would the Yankees Ever Go After the Red »
After an incredibly disappointing 2011 season in Boston, fan favorite David Ortiz, known simply as "Big Papi," will be a free agent. Now we all know about the Red Sox's historic collapse this September, when they blew a nine-game lead in the AL Wild Card race to the surging Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox were not just supposed to make the [...]
MLB Free Agency 2012: Why CC Sabathia May Opt Out of »
The New York Yankees played well above their talent level in 2011, at least as far as their pitching was concerned. We knew they'd have a powerful offense, just as much as we knew a rotation rounded out with A.J. Burnett, Ivan Nova, Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia wouldn't be able to deliver them a World Series championship.Sure enough, faced [...]
David Ortiz Considers New York Yankees: 5 Reasons Why »
As if Boston Red Sox fans didn't have enough to stress about after their team had an epic collapse in September to miss the postseason, they were delivered another crushing blow on Wednesday morning.David Ortiz, the Red Sox's designated hitter, told ESPN that he would consider going to the New York Yankees if the Yankees offered him the [...]
MLB Rumors: Will the Rangers Attempt to Lure CC »
Last October, the Yankees and Rangers faced off against each other in the American League Championship Series.Now, it looks like they could face off for the services of CC Sabathia.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN, Texas is prepared to court the Yankees ace if he decides to exercise his opt-out clause this winter.A source told Matthews that [...]
MLB Free Agents 2012: Is Mark Buehrle the Right Fit »
The overriding focus for the New York Yankees this offseason will be starting pitching.But in my humble opinion, the free agent signing that could push the Yankees over the top isn't who you might think. It isn't C.J. Wilson or Yu Darvish. Instead, it's Mark Buehrle. Buehrle has won 15 games or more five times in the past decade. This past [...]
2012 MLB Free Agency: CJ Wilson and 5 Pitchers the »
After a disappointing and shocking exit from the ALDS, the New York Yankees will certainly be looking to improve their team this offseason. The starting rotation will likely be a priority for the Yankees.There are a number of free-agent pitchers that the Yankees will look at this winter. The Yankees will likely make at least one big splash this [...]
Joe Girardi Denigrates the New York Yankees’ »
The New York Yankees have won 40 pennants since 1921. They have been World Champions 27 times. Joe Girardi is a smart man. So are Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Nick Swisher. They all know that based purely on mathematical probability, a team that plays in 40 World Series should win 20 and lose 20. So Joe, tell us, how did the Yankees win seven [...]
Alex Rodriguez: Hot Kickboxing Life Coach Is Perfect »
The baseball gods are smiling upon Alex Rodriguez. It appears as though he's landed the perfect woman, one who will help him on and off the field.Ella Magers was seen leaving the Rodriguez residence, according to the New York Post. Yankees fans should be jumping up and down for joy, rather than worrying about the superstar becoming even more [...]
Derek Jeter’s Ex, Minka Kelly, Causes Stir with »
co-star Rachael Taylor in Miami.Was the girl-girl action a sign that Kelly is into chicks exclusively, partially or just shooting a scene for the show? Maybe, maybe not. The fact of the matter is, nobody really cares.Kelly could have easily faded into WAG irrelevancy after her and Jeter split. With this move, she catapulted herself into WAG [...]