Archive for December, 2013
Power Ranking the New York Yankees’ Offseason »
In missing the playoffs for only the second time since 1995, New York Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman was tasked with making sure that 2013 was just an exception to the rule. The club entered the offseason with several players leaving via free agency. Among them were All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano who found his riches in [...]
Power Ranking the New York Yankees’ Offseason »
In missing the playoffs for only the second time since 1995, New York Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman was tasked with making sure that 2013 was just an exception to the rule. The club entered the offseason with several players leaving via free agency. Among them were All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano who found his riches in [...]
How the Yankees Can Build Championship Rotation »
In the offseason thus far, the New York Yankees have certainly proven their intention to contend for a championship in the 2014 MLB season—at least on the offensive side of the ball. Big-money acquisitions like Brian McCann, Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran imply a win-now mentality that strips any rebuilding talk of its validity and [...]
How the Yankees Can Build Championship Rotation »
In the offseason thus far, the New York Yankees have certainly proven their intention to contend for a championship in the 2014 MLB season—at least on the offensive side of the ball. Big-money acquisitions like Brian McCann, Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltran imply a win-now mentality that strips any rebuilding talk of its validity and [...]
3 Trade Ideas for the New York Yankees to Fix Starting »
The New York Yankees bolstered their lineup in a big way this offseason by signing top-tier free agents Carlos Beltran, Jacoby Ellsbury and Brian McCann. As for the pitching aspect of the equation—well, the organization still has work to do if it plans on contending next year. At the time of this writing, the Yankees are set to [...]
3 Trade Ideas for the New York Yankees to Fix Starting »
The New York Yankees bolstered their lineup in a big way this offseason by signing top-tier free agents Carlos Beltran, Jacoby Ellsbury and Brian McCann. As for the pitching aspect of the equation—well, the organization still has work to do if it plans on contending next year. At the time of this writing, the Yankees are set to [...]
Looking at New York Yankees’ Most Controversial »
Like it or not, Robinson Cano won't be wearing pinstripes on Opening Day this season. Cano has hung up his New York Yankees pinstripes to go out west and play for the Seattle Mariners, as the M's were willing to pay him a nice chunk of change to anchor their lineup for the next decade. The $240 million that Cano received from Seattle was a figure [...]
Looking at New York Yankees’ Most Controversial »
Like it or not, Robinson Cano won't be wearing pinstripes on Opening Day this season. Cano has hung up his New York Yankees pinstripes to go out west and play for the Seattle Mariners, as the M's were willing to pay him a nice chunk of change to anchor their lineup for the next decade. The $240 million that Cano received from Seattle was a figure [...]
From Ruth to Yogi to Jeter: ‘Bronx »
In 1984, the Yankees changed their informal slogan from "Billy's Back" (because, of course, Billy Martin was no longer the manager) to "The Biggest Hit Show in New York."Turns out they were 30 years ahead of their time.On Feb. 6 (Babe Ruth's birthday, by the way), the play "Bronx Bombers" opens on Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. Many of [...]
From Ruth to Yogi to Jeter: ‘Bronx »
In 1984, the Yankees changed their informal slogan from "Billy's Back" (because, of course, Billy Martin was no longer the manager) to "The Biggest Hit Show in New York."Turns out they were 30 years ahead of their time.On Feb. 6 (Babe Ruth's birthday, by the way), the play "Bronx Bombers" opens on Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. Many of [...]