Archive for March, 2012
New York Yankees: Girardi Says David Robertson’s »
When Mariano Rivera retires, David Robertson is likely to be the next closer for the New York Yankees, so any injury to the All-Star gives New York a reason to be worried.On Thursday, Joe Girardi expressed concern over Robertson's MRI results on his injured foot. According to Daniel Barbarisi, Yankees beat writer for the Wall Street Journal, [...]
New York Yankees Fan Shot and Killed by Brooklyn »
William S. Christman was a New York City detective. On Oct. 7, 1956, Det. Christman decided to have a drink at Carmichael's Bar and Grill near his Richmond Hill, Queens home after he finished his tour of duty. The bartender and Det. Christman were discussing the 1956 World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers. Another [...]
MLB Spring Training 2012: New York Yankees Most »
When it's this early into MLB spring training, it's only natural to see New York Yankee story lines that, for all intensive purposes, are benign at best.And, I must admit, I am guilty of such unimportant headlines, but sadly, I must let you in on any and all information pertaining to the Bombers, no matter how small or big it might be.This way, [...]
New York Yankees: Why Jorge Soler and Others Fit Their »
During the past few years, tales of economic hardship have been uttered from the mouths of many on a worldwide scale. All around the world, the rocky and unpredictable financial climate has affected people and business’s alike. Yet, when the population thinks of examples of a recessed global market, they usually don’t imagine [...]
New York Yankees’ 2012 Season Outlook: Alex »
One of the greatest baseball players ever is looking to get back on top of his game in 2012. The New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez have the usual high expectations coming into this season.Rodriguez could be seen as the most important player for the Yankees this season. Here we will take a look at this star infielder as he looks to stamp himself [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Predicting Robinson Cano’s »
Robinson Cano signed a $44 million contract extension with the Yankees prior to the 2008 season with a club option for 2012. After his ridiculous production over the beginning of the contract, it was a no-brainer for the Yankees to pick up his option this offseason.Now that Cano will be entering free agency after the season, it's time for the [...]
New York Yankees: Projected Stats for Every Major »
Spring training is under way and everybody wants to know how the New York Yankees will fare in 2012.Some players will regress, some will improve and some will come out of nowhere and become key ingredients in the Yankees' attempt to win World Series title No. 28.Which players will regress and which will continue to climb?Let's take a look at all [...]
Forgotten New York Yankees of the Past 4 Decades: »
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter are some of the greatest names in New York Yankees history. However, Walt Terrell, José Cruz and Mike Fischlin are the names of some Yankees that shouldn't be forgotten. This series will focus on the less-remembered players to wear pinstripes over the last four decades (1970s-2000s). [...]
Michael Pineda: 5 Possible Career Outcomes for the »
Ever since Michael Pineda joined the New York Yankees, people have been scrambling for a comparison. Yankee fans are so anxious to see Pineda in action in a regular season game that they need some kind of projection for how his career will turn out.The problem is that Michael Pineda is very young and unpredictable, so one comparison is not enough. [...]
Mariano Rivera: Yankee Legend Will Reportedly Announce »
Mariano Rivera has been mum about his future with the New York Yankees beyond this season, but it appears that he could provide some resolution to the situation around the All-Star break. The future Hall of Fame closer told Kevin Kernan of the New York Post that he may make a formal decision at midseason. I think maybe it will be [...]