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Derek Jeter’s Nagging Ankle Injury Should Force »
It’s time to shut him down, Joe. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the club is not considering shutting down Derek Jeter for the rest of the season, per Anthony McCarron of the New York Daily News, and Girardi’s confidence in his captain is admirable. However, Jeter has proven throughout the summer that he will not be able [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: Chase Headley Isn’t Worth »
The New York Yankees are interested in San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley (h/t Jon Heyman, cbssports.com), but with the Padres asking for multiple top-level prospects, the Yankees should turn their attention elsewhere.According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Padres are looking to trade Headley for something very similar to what they got for [...]
Yankees Trade Rumors: New York Must Not Trade for »
The New York Yankees have been linked to San Diego Padres third-baseman Chase Headley (h/t Ken Rosenthal, FOX Sports), but the 28-year-old would be an unnecessary addition to the Bronx Bombers.Even though Alex Rodriguez will be out for up to eight weeks with a broken hand, the Yankees don't need to splurge on an over-priced replacement like [...]
MLB Home Run Derby 2012: Robinson Cano Won’t »
Robinson Cano is as dangerous as any hitter in baseball, but the 2011 Home Run Derby champion will see somebody else lift the trophy this year.Cano has been excellent as usual in the first half of the season, smashing 20 home runs in 316 at bats. He also ranks in the top 10 in the American League with a .316 batting average (seventh), 55 runs [...]