Archive for December, 2012
Dumbest Move the New York Yankees Made This Winter »
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman must believe in one of two things. He must either believe in keeping your friends close and your enemies closer or the enemy of your enemy is your friend. No other reason can explain why, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Yankees have just signed former Red Sox Kevin Youkilis to a [...]
How the Yankees’ Lack of MLB-Ready Prospects »
With numerous top-50 prospects and an assemblage of other high-upside talent, the New York Yankees may potentially boast one of the game’s best homegrown rosters as early as the 2015 season. Although the thought of an influx of core young players in a few years is certainly exciting, it won't help the organization address their [...]
Full Predictions for Kevin Youkilis’ 2013 Stats »
The New York Yankees have filled their void at third base—left by the ailing Alex Rodriguez—by signing free-agent infielder Kevin Youkilis on Tuesday, reported first by Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Source: #Yankees sign Youkilis, one year, $12M. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2012 Youkilis hit [...]
5 Reasons Kevin Youkilis Will Be Instantly Beloved by »
The New York Yankees have found a new third baseman in former foe Kevin Youkilis. FoxSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the Yankees signed the free agent to a one-year deal worth $12 million. To clarify on Youkilis and #Yankees: Two sides in agreement, one year, $12M. Deal almost certainly pending physical.—Ken Rosenthal [...]
Breaking Down Why Kevin Youkilis Will Be a Huge Steal »
Kevin Youkilis is no longer a free agent, as he's agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal to become the newest member of the New York Yankees, as reported by Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal (via Twitter): To clarify on Youkilis and #Yankees: Two sides in agreement, one year, $12M. Deal almost certainly pending physical.— Ken Rosenthal [...]
Kevin Youkilis a Good Signing for the New York Yankees »
The New York Yankees reportedly have signed third baseman Kevin Youkilis to a one-year deal worth $12 million pending his physical, according to Fox Sports insider Ken Rosenthal. Source: #Yankees sign Youkilis, one year, $12M.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2012 The 33-year-old veteran will be the Opening Day [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Yankees Sign Kevin Youkilis to »
If you're wondering what that sounds was, it was the collective groan coming out of Boston.Why?Kevin Youkilis is officially coming to the Bronx.After weeks of speculation, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports broke the news on Twitter that the Yankees have officially signed the former Red Sox infielder. Source: #Yankees sign Youkilis, one year, [...]
NY Yankees Rumors: Would Signing Kevin Youkilis Be »
It's been a relatively quiet offseason for the New York Yankees.While usually being in the thick of things for just about every big-name free agent every offseason; the Bronx Bombers haven't appeared much at all when it comes to names like Josh Hamilton, Zack Greinke, Nick Swisher or Anibal Sanchez.In fact, it seems like the only name that has [...]
Would Trading Curtis Granderson Open Up Josh Hamilton »
As long as Josh Hamilton is available on the free-agent market, some reporters, analysts and fans are going to attach him to the New York Yankees.It's just too good of a match. The Yankees need an outfielder. Hamilton is the best one out there. He's the sort of star player that George Steinbrenner would have lusted after when he was running the [...]
Yankees Outfield Picture Comes into Focus with Ichiro »
Ichiro Suzuki is reportedly close to agreeing to a one-year deal with the New York Yankees. According to Marc Carig of Newsday on Monday night, Suzuki could be signed by the end of this week. That would give New York a replacement for 2013 for Nick Swisher in right field. Swisher is a free agent who is reportedly mulling an offer to join the [...]