Archive for May, 2012
New York Yankees: 10 Free Agents the Bombers Were Wise »
We always critique how teams do with bringing in new players.Do they work out for the team, or are they a bust?Every year, the New York Yankees always find themselves in the mix of rumors for more than a dozen players.Some come true, while a lot of them end up just being a rumor and nothing more.With a lot of these players, it's a good thing they [...]
Mariano Rivera and 12 of the Greatest Yankees »
The New York Yankees have always been an elite team loaded with charm and excitement.Every generation of Yankees fans has had their share of star players who have thrilled them with phenomenal plays that boggled their minds.Talking with elderly people about the Yankees always fascinates me. Their memories of certain players and certain games tell [...]
Would Joba Chamberlain Have Replaced Mo Rivera as »
Yankee fans may be happy to hear that Mariano Rivera plans to return from his torn ACL even though he is 42 years old and already the best reliever of all time.David Robertson and Rafael Soriano are expected to handle the closer's role, but it is interesting to speculate whether Joba Chamberlain would have have been the closer-of-choice during the [...]
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees: AL East Rivals »
The Tampa Bay Rays (19-10) and New York Yankees (15-13) will open up a three-game American League East series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 ET.Las Vegas oddsmakers established the Yankees as slight minus-115 home favorites, while the total is sitting at 9 but facing upward pressure in the betting [...]
Andy Pettitte: The New York Yankees Should Give Him »
Andy Pettitte has been climbing through the New York Yankees' minor league system quickly over the past month, and it seems as if he is ready to make his season debut sometime in the near future.If the Yankees were smart though, they would leave him down in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for at least one more start.Yes, I understand that Pettitte [...]
David Robertson and the Biggest X-Factors in »
Whenever someone has to step into the shoes of a legend and attempt to fill in for him, it's always going to be a challenge—especially when it is someone with the degree that Mariano Rivera brought to the New York Yankees. The Yankees' current closer situation, in particular, is going to be put under a microscope almost as much as [...]
New York Yankees: Phil Hughes’ Latest Start May »
Sunday's series finale game against the Kansas City Royals was an important one for Phil Hughes.Going into the game, Hughes had a 1-4 record with a 7.48 ERA and was on the verge of losing his rotation spot.With Andy Pettitte on the verge of rejoining the team after an extended spring training, he will take one of the rotation spots on the [...]
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees: Series Preview »
The Tampa Bay Rays (19-10) and the New York Yankees (15-13) will meet for their second series of the season, this time under heavier circumstances. After sweeping the Bronx Bombers in the opening series of 2012 for both teams, the Rays have jumped out to a fast start, including a 13-3 home record. Tampa Bay will carry their 6-7 road [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte Makes Final Start in »
Sunday may in fact be the last time Andy Pettitte will be pitching in the minor leagues.Pettitte pitched for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against Pawtucket, which is the Red Sox's Triple-A affiliate.In his latest outing, Pettitte went five innings, allowed eight hits, five runs (three of which were earned), walked two and struck out five.He [...]
New York Yankees: Despite Shaky Triple-A Outing, Andy »
Andy Pettitte hopes to rejoin the New York Yankees in the upcoming week. However, his Triple-A start on Sunday was shaky, at best.Pettitte labored through five innings, throwing 95 pitches. He allowed eight hits, five runs (three earned), struck out five and walked two.Although he started shakily, Pettitte retired the last six batters he faced.The [...]