Archive for August, 2012
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte X-Rays Are »
When we last heard any news on Andy Pettitte's rehab from a broken fibula, the team had to shut down the 40-year-old's rehab process.After healing faster than expected, Pettitte suffered a setback when he experienced swelling in his ankle, which caused the Yankees to tell him to turn down the dial.The longtime Yankees pitcher felt that he pushed [...]
New York Yankees: Why Clay Rapada Is the Most »
When you've stuffed as many stars onto a roster as the New York Yankees have, someone is bound to go unnoticed.That someone is lefty Clay Rapada.The sixth-year reliever came into the Big Apple with low expectations, joining an already-loaded Yankees bullpen. Rapada, who has played for five teams in the past five years, entered the Bronx with a [...]
New York Yankees: Ivan Nova Pitching His Way out of »
At the start of the season, it was almost unthinkable that Ivan Nova wouldn't get a playoff start for the New York Yankees in 2012, should they make it that far. However, as of late, Nova looks like he might not earn his spot in the postseason rotation. Coming off a 16-win rookie campaign that saw him make a successful playoff start, Nova was [...]
Just Like the Yankees & Red Sox Rivalry, »
When I was 12 years old, I felt as if my life was crashing to the ground. During the summer after sixth grade, my family and I were moving 35 minutes away. But in stereotypical childhood exaggeration, 35 minutes might have well been 35 hours in my mind. With my bubbled world about to explode, where was I the day before my first day in [...]
Why Yankees’ Lack of Clutch Gene Will Lead to »
What makes the New York Yankees special?There are probably hundreds of different answers to that question, and rightfully so. People can hate on the Yankees all they want (and they do), but nobody can deny that the organization is nothing, if not, special.One thing everyone can agree on no matter which side of the fence they stand on is that the a [...]
Yankees Move Atop the MLB Power Rankings: Outlook for »
Each week, writer Bryan Lienesch puts together the MLB Power Rankings, and in looking over the list, there were certainly a few things that required a bit of follow-up discussion. I had a chance this morning to discuss a few things with him, specifically regarding the New York Yankees.GuysNation Rob: When you come up with your Power Rankings, what [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: 5 Players They Can Still Acquire »
The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone, but teams can still make trades to improve their teams for playoff pushes until August 31. The only restriction is that the players involved must clear waivers, or else be traded to the team that claimed them.Here are five players who could clear waivers and could interest the Yankees [...]
New York Yankees: Could Ichiro Suzuki End Up as the »
At the trade deadline, the Yankees made a risky deal with the Seattle Mariners to land longtime superstar Ichiro Suzuki.A lot of people wondered if Ichiro was going to be cooperative coming to the Bronx after being the face of the franchise in Seattle for nearly 11 years.Ichiro had to change his number from 51 to 31, he was no longer hitting in [...]
Derek Jeter: Yanks Iconic Shortstop Still Has Honus »
Last summer, long time Detroit News writer Jerry Green penned an editorial articulating that New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter falls short of being the greatest shortstop ever.From Green, just a month shy of Jeter achieving his 3,000th hit: The greatest shortstop in the history of baseball had bowed legs, a Superman chest, the speed of a [...]
MLB Trade Talk: If Marlins Put Josh Johnson on »
I really wanted the New York Yankees to get Cliff Lee if he fell to them on waivers.In fact, if anyone has known me long enough to follow my work, you'll remember that I have wanted the Yankees to get Lee dating all the way back to my very first story on this website in June of 2009.The Los Angeles Dodgers were the team that was awarded the claim [...]