Archive for July, 2012
4 Signs Derek Jeter’s Awful Slump Will Not Last »
What a difference a year makes. Last year, on July 4, 2012, Derek Jeter was playing in his first game after a rare stint on the disabled list. His batting average stood at an unimpressive .256 and even with the inevitable 3,000th hit just days away, his season possessed little to get excited about. Fast forward to the present and the [...]
Getting Acquainted with the New York Yankees’ 3 »
The New York Yankees signed three international prospects on July 2, all of which have the potential to be quality players when they progress through the team's farm system.The first prospect signed was Yancarlos Baez, a 6'2", 165-pound shortstop with speed that is well above-average. He's a switch-hitter with good bat speed and is just 16 years [...]
Is Ivan Nova Ready to Reclaim the No. 2 Starter Spot »
He burst onto the MLB scene for the New York Yankees in 2011, winning 16 games and throwing for a respectable 3.70 ERA in his first full major league season. As a 24-year-old Ivan Nova displayed confidence, poise under pressure, and consistency in establishing himself within the Yankee rotation.The question now is not whether he can remain [...]
Midseason Report Cards for All 25 New York Yankees »
It's July 4th, and even though the Yankees aren't quite halfway through their season (they've played 80 games), Independence Day generally marks the midway point of a team's schedule. The Yankees have been on a tear for more than a month, opening up a five game lead in the American League East powered by strong starting pitching and the lineup's [...]
Ranking the 5 Best Pitchers in New York »
The 2012 season has thus far been a successful one in New York, where both major league clubs approach the All-Star breaks at or near the top of their respective divisions. While many probably expected to see the Yankees in first place with their combination of quality pitching and an elite offense, I doubt anyone expected the young, [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: ‘Fact or Fiction’ »
The New York Yankees and marquee trades are synonymous. This franchise just knows how to make waves with a key acquisition. This season will be no different, we think. The only thing that differs is the big spending will move away from big bats into the realm of big arms, or at least it should. I join Ian Casselberry to break down all the rumors [...]
Joba Chamberlain’s Return Would Be Emotional »
Here's an honest question: Has anybody even noticed Joba Chamberlain's absence this season?It doesn't feel like anybody has. That's probably because Chamberlain hasn't thrown a pitch since last June, and the Yankees have fared pretty well without him this season. The fact that they've had to deal with more recent pitching injuries such as Michael [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Most Memorable Independence Day »
Throughout history, baseball has watched several memorable moments unfold on Independence Day. This day has seen 25-inning pitching duels like the one between Rube Waddell and Cy Young in 1905. It has also paid tribute to no-hitters, like the one Detroit Tigers hurler George Mullin tossed in 1912. And it has also seen great men reach milestone [...]
Ivan Nova: New York Yankees SP Continues to Amaze on »
New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova hasn't tasted defeat away from the Bronx since June 3, 2011, which is a major statistic when the club is trying to break an eight-game road losing streak to the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night.The Yankees have been sent out as slight minus-110 road favorites in the MLB betting odds [...]
New York Yankees: Ranking the 10 Worst Trades in »
One of my favorite times during the baseball season is the trade deadline.Ever since I could remember, I always liked all the action, the rumors and the debates you would hear on which players teams should try to get—especially when people talked about the Yankees in trade rumors.We all know the Yankees' names get brought up in a dozen or so [...]