Archive for December, 2012
New York Yankees: 5 Predictions for Andy Pettitte in »
Who would you pick to win a fight, Andy Pettitte or Father Time? After watching Pettitte pitch as he has aged, I'd surely take Pettitte in that match. He has beaten the odds year in and year out as he continues to pitch well beyond the age that nature usually stops most men from throwing baseballs in the MLB. However, as of November 29, [...]
Yankees Rumors: Kevin Youkilis Would Be Ideal Fit for »
Kevin Youkilis is seriously considering an offer to become the latest marquee name to join the New York Yankees' star-studded payroll.According to Wallace Matthews of ESPN New York, the third baseman, who most recently played for the Chicago White Sox, has a tie to the city in his uncle Edward, who had something very interesting to say (Warning: [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Kevin Youkilis Strongly »
Kevin Youkilis' name has been a very popular topic as of late.Up until Sunday, he had been mulling over two offers; one from the Cleveland Indians and one from the New York Yankees.However, the Indians decided to go with Mark Reynolds on a one-year deal, which might have all but taken the Tribe out of the running for the 34-year-old.According to [...]
Yankees Holiday Wish List: Santa, Please Bring Us Josh »
With the 2012 holiday shopping season in full swing, the Yankees have a fantastic opportunity to play Santa Claus this year, full beard, boots and all. In the spirit of giving, all they have to do is reward their fans by signing Josh Hamilton.After all, it's Christmas time. What fan wants to hear their team complain about salary caps, cutting [...]
Yankees Rumors: Fact or Fiction on All the Hottest »
Despite a quiet week at the MLB winter meetings, the New York Yankees are still linked to several free agents still available.The injury to Alex Rodriguez has turned general manager Brian Cashman's attention to finding an infielder to replace him, as well as an outfielder to make up for the production lost by letting Nick Swisher go.Let's play a [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Mark Reynolds to Tribe Could »
Today's events may have decided Kevin Youkilis' fate.The last we all had heard, the 34-year-old former Boston Red Sox infielder was deciding between a two-year, $18 million offer from the Cleveland Indians and a one-year, $12 million offer from the New York Yankees.According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports who broken the news first, the Indians may [...]
MLB Free Agency 2013: Will Kevin Youkilis Choose »
Kevin Youkilis has a very big decision to make for 2013.Currently, he has two offers for next season.One is a two-year, $18 million offer from the Cleveland Indians in which he would play first base and be reunited with his former Boston Red Sox manager, Terry Francona.The other is a one-year, $12 million offer from the New York Yankees in which [...]
Excuse Me Hal Steinbrenner but What Are You Doing to »
The New York Yankees hot stove has felt more like an icebox this offseason, and all Yankee fans want to know why.This winter has been full of mixed messages, causing a wave of emotions amongst Yankee faithful—some are sad, others angry and the rest in complete denial. While other MLB ball clubs are getting stronger, [...]
Why Trading for Justin Upton Would Put the Yankees in »
As the New York Yankees stick to their claim that a reduction of payroll is imminent this year, they must be forced to consider that a trade for Arizona's Justin Upton might put them in the World Series. Coming off a disappointing four-game sweep in the 2012 ALCS, the Yankees' loaded lineup showed surprising signs of [...]
6 Players Brian Cashman Must Target to Redeem »
The New York Yankees have yet to make a splash this winter. In fact, they've barely made a ripple.The Bombers have managed to solidify their pitching staff by retaining Hiroki Kuroda, Andy Pettitte and Mariano Rivera, but they stand to lose Rafael Soriano and Nick Swisher and are probably going to be missing Alex Rodriguez until June.Let's not kid [...]