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Kevin Youkilis Makes Sense for Yankees to Replace Alex »
Every year, it seems Alex Rodriguez finds his way into the news, and mostly the last few seasons it has seldom been for positive reasons.Every year, it also seems Alex Rodriguez finds his way onto the disabled list, and in 2013 he will get a head start when he undergoes hip surgery in January, which will sideline him for four to six months.This is [...]
Yankees Shore Up Rotation, but Huge Hole Remains at »
The New York Yankees look to replicate the pitching success they enjoyed down the stretch and in the playoffs this past season.They agreed to bring both starter Andy Pettitte and the greatest closer of all time, Mariano Rivera, back to the team for the 2013 MLB season.Pettitte, who made his season debut on Mother's Day, was limited to just 12 [...]
Hiroki Kuroda to Remain with the New York Yankees and »
Any signs of panic in Yankees Universe concerning the outlook for the 2013 season can be eased for the time being.According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the New York Yankees have signed Japanese right-hander Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year, $15 million contract. The contract includes incentives for just under $1 millionKuroda was a success in his first [...]
Russell Martin May Be the Yankees’ Best Option »
How many players can have as poor of a season as Russell Martin and still have a chance of being paid? Especially considering he turned down a three-year extension worth about $20 million from the New York Yankees last offseasonMartin hit just .211, had a .311 OBP and a 92 OPS+, which are below-average numbers. His numbers were even worse until he [...]
The New York Yankees Would Be Foolish to Trade Third »
Every time the New York Yankees are eliminated from the postseason, there are always cries from fans and the media for change, particularly of the radical kind. This year is no different, with several of them wishing for their scapegoats to be shown the door from the Big Apple. Many of the scapegoats include Curtis Granderson, whose options [...]
Joe Girardi: Yankees’ Manager Sends the Bombers »
Ever since he replaced the great Joe Torre, Joe Girardi has received much criticism as manager of the New York Yankees.In 2008, despite winning 89 games, the NYY missed the playoffs due to several injuries and poor performances.He guided them to the 27th World Championship in 2009, but was often criticized for going to a three-man playoff rotation [...]
Statistical Breakdown of the Yankees-Orioles ALDS »
The New York Yankees won the American League East with 95 victories, but it was not easy. The upstart Baltimore Orioles surprised everyone by making the postseason for the first time since 1997. The team was led by none other than Buck Showalter, who in 1995 led the Bronx Bombers to their first postseason since 1981 and set the stage for the [...]
NY Yankees Look Poised for a Deep October Run After »
More than any other league or sport, the regular season in Major League Baseball truly is a marathon. Every team has its ups and downs throughout the summer. The teams that have the most highs and fewest lows end up contending in the crapshoot known as October baseball.This year's version of the New York Yankees surely emphasizes this. They [...]
New York Yankees: Bombers Control Playoff Destiny with »
It has to be October, because the New York Yankees sure looked like a team that could win it all on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.The Bronx Bombers rode the power of a nine-run second inning against Clay Buchholz, hitting four home runs, one by Mark Teixeira, freshly returned from injury. CC Sabathia did his job, going eight innings, allowing [...]
New York Yankees Need Help to Win AL East but Still »
Nobody expected the New York Yankees to be in this position with three games left in the regular reason. Up 10 games in the American League East near the end of July, the Yankees lost their lead, which evaporated as they tied with the resurgent Baltimore Orioles. The O's have to finish the year in St. Petersburg, Florida, against a Tampa Bay [...]