Archive for May, 2013
NY Yankees: Alex Rodriguez Could Make a Bigger Impact »
The idea of Alex Rodriguez not being expected to have a big impact on a team for a season is hard to fathom. But after his performance in the 2012 postseason and necessary surgery on his left hip, the expectations for Rodriguez in the 2013 season were slim to none.Taking PED's out of the conversation, A-Rod has had one of the greatest careers in [...]
What a Dominant Michael Pineda Would Mean for the New »
On a day where doctors clearing Alex Rodriguez for baseball activities dominated the Yankee headlines, the revelation of Michael Pineda's throwing session (via Hardball Talk) could turn out to be the news item baseball fans in New York remember most moving forward.While A-Rod's bat can clearly still help the Yankees, Pineda's right arm remains a [...]
New York Yankees: Injury Report Update After 1 Month »
The New York Yankees have been one of the more surprising teams of April due to their success despite a lack of talent on their active roster. However, that isn't to say that they lack talent on the disabled list. The Yankees' starting shortstop, first baseman, center fielder, third baseman, designated hitter, catcher and two of their [...]
New York Yankees: Early Signs Needed for Alex »
On Thursday afternoon, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reported that Alex Rodriguez will begin baseball activities on Monday.As New York puts the finishing touches on the parameters around Kevin Youkilis' disabled list stint, finalize the deal to bring in Chris Nelson from Colorado and move Ronnier Mustelier up to Triple-A, it's becoming [...]
Right-Handed Bats the New York Yankees Can Target to »
Gather 'round, everyone. It's time to reignite the hot stove and talk potential New York Yankees transactions.When the Yankees placed Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day DL with a back injury this week, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com let the world know that the club was on the prowl for right-handed bats:The Yankees actually went and got one on [...]
Ozzie Smith Speaks out About Derek Jeter Returning »
With New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter still nursing his re-fractured ankle, Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals shared his insight on what it’s like to return from injury as an aging player.Jeter fractured his ankle in Game 1 of the 2012 ALCS against the Detroit Tigers when reaching for a ground ball. [...]
April Report Cards for New York Yankees’ »
The New York Yankees didn't plan on making all that many moves this past offseason, but a roster decimated by spring training injuries forced general manager Brian Cashman to acquire players to fill the holes vacated by injured stars.Cashman, similarly to his strategy of the past several offseasons, acquired players past the prime of their [...]
MLB Castoffs Continue to Power ‘No »
Whether you like the New York Yankees or not, baseball fans have got to respect what Joe Girardi and co. have been able achieve through the first month of the 2013 MLB campaign. The bombers are missing huge star power from its mighty steel armada. Gone are Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez, all of whom are rehabbing [...]
New York Yankees Player Grades for April »
In the Yankee Universe, there's no denying that the multibillion dollar question right now is: Can they keep this up? Yes, it's been quite a good month of April in the Bronx, by any measure. Of course, no one knows the answer to this question. I'll preface what I'm about to say with the obvious disclaimer and reminder that it's still very [...]