Archive for March, 2014
Could the New York Yankees Be This Year’s Boston »
Before we go any further, let me state for the record, on March 8, that I am not declaring that I think the New York Yankees will be world champions in 2014. Not yet, anyway. But it's never too early to start examining the possibilities. Last year, I was one of the few people (possibly the only one outside the Boston Red Sox organization) who [...]
Could the New York Yankees Be This Year’s Boston »
Before we go any further, let me state for the record, on March 8, that I am not declaring that I think the New York Yankees will be world champions in 2014. Not yet, anyway. But it's never too early to start examining the possibilities. Last year, I was one of the few people (possibly the only one outside the Boston Red Sox organization) who [...]
What We Learned from Michael Pineda’s »
There was no television or radio coverage, but we know for certain that New York Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda made his 2014 debut on Friday night against the Detroit Tigers. We also know this: It went well. Like, really well. Pineda, of course, has been a question mark ever since he underwent labrum surgery in May of 2012. The last [...]
What We Learned from Michael Pineda’s »
There was no television or radio coverage, but we know for certain that New York Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda made his 2014 debut on Friday night against the Detroit Tigers. We also know this: It went well. Like, really well. Pineda, of course, has been a question mark ever since he underwent labrum surgery in May of 2012. The last [...]
Where Does Yangervis Solarte Fit in the New York »
As if the New York Yankees' middle infield situation wasn't difficult enough to figure out, Yangervis Solarte has plans to make it even harder. The question marks surrounding the entire Yankees infield have already been well documented this spring. Mark Teixeira might not be able to stay healthy at first base, and the team has no immediate backup [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Players Turning Heads Early at »
The New York Yankees entered the 2014 spring training schedule with several important tasks. First, they needed to introduce several new players to the Yankees culture. Helping injured players return to form and shake off some rust would also be important. But what is of the utmost importance is seeing which players can win the remaining position [...]
Masahiro Tanaka’s Early Success Bodes Well for »
The New York Yankees have invested a ton of cash in Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. But through two spring training appearances, the blockbuster signing appears on schedule in helping to bring the Bronx Bombers back to life in 2014. Although the highly touted right-hander can't patch up all of New York's issues, his immense potential and [...]
Updated Masahiro Tanaka Scouting Report After Second »
It's rare that a spring training game becomes a highly-publicized event, but that's exactly what happened with Masahiro Tanaka on Thursday. The New York Yankees' newest prize took to the mound for the second time this spring, making his first start against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the same team Tanaka faced in his debut on [...]
New York Yankees: Mark Teixeira’s Insurance »
The New York Yankees are preparing for Mark Teixeira to be healthy enough to play at the start of the regular season, and all signs indicate that he will be. Teixeira has taken very few swings in spring training batting practices thus far, with the most recent ones coming on Wednesday morning, reports Dave D'Alessandro of NJ.com. D'Alessandro [...]
Didi Gregorius Trade Could Fill Second Base Hole, »
The New York Yankees have a problem. Despite spending $503 million on talent this winter, the team will likely enter the 2014 season with major questions across the infield, especially at the up-the-middle positions of second base and shortstop.In theory, Brian Roberts and Derek Jeter can reclaim their health and star-level talent to fill those [...]