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Hit and Run: Derek Jeter’s Contract, Nick »
Here are some newsworthy bits that didn’t quite have enough to make a story out of, but are important anyways: Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated spoke with some MLB executives that believe Derek Jeter will ask for a 6-year-deal which would cover him until he’s 42, the same age A-Rod will be when his contract expires. The [...]
2010 Potential Call-Ups: Colin Curtis »
Listed at 6′0″ 190 lbs., the Yankees drafted Colin Curtis in the 4th round of the 2006 draft out of Arizona State University. Just being drafted was an accomplishment for Curtis, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1999. Now 25 years old, he’s a plus defensive outfielder who can play all three outfield positions. Neither his arm nor [...]
Missed the Offseason? Read Our Yankees Offseason »
For most of us the Yankees season never really ends, instead they kind of just stop playing baseball and start the rumble of the offseason. For some though, they’re is football, basketball, and hockey that keeps you busy during the cold winter months. This article is for those people who missed most of what went down this offseason (although [...]
Some Quick New York Yankees Notes »
Here is some quick stuff to mention before the Yankees start playing their first game. Remember the old joke about Joe DiMaggio wanting part ownership of the club? That joke has sort of come to life as Kevin Kernan of the NY Post wants the Yankees to make Derek Jeter an owner . A miscalculation has forced the Yankees to return $15,023 out of [...]
Five Yankees Spring Training Battles »
The other day I ran a post on 10 problems the Yankees might have this season and some people wondered why I didn’t mention the fifth starter battle. Well, because having two great young pitchers battling over the final spot in the rotation isn’t a problem, it’s a luxury. But it did make me realize that I should do another post [...]
Impressionable AJ Burnett Learns from New York Yankees »
AJ Burnett is 33 years old, 2010 will be his 12th season in the major leagues, he’s played for two World Series winning teams, and despite all of that experience he is still learning valuable pitching lessons to this day. Last season when the Yankees signed Burnett the biggest knock on him was his extensive injury history. A knock he [...]
New York Yankees: Chan Ho Park Arrives »
Chan Ho Park spoke with reporters about becoming a Yankee even though he had a better offer from the Phillies and also had an offer from the Washington Nationals. Here are some quotes from his first day in camp : On why he choose the Yankees : “It wasn’t easy to make a decision, because a lot of teams asked,” Park said. [...]
Best from Around the Yankees Blogosphere »
It’s that time of the week when I point out some of the best from around the Yankees blogosphere because even though I’d like to believe people only read Bronx Baseball Daily, there are other great blogs out there. So I’ll take a couple of minutes to point out some of the best from the rest. First, I should probably point out a [...]
10 Questions the Yankees Will Face In 2010 »
The Yankees are fresh off a World Series championship. They have no steroid-scandal distractions, no major injuries, and all but about two or three spots of the roster have been solidified. Yes, things are good for the Bombers. However, the Yankees have issues that could flare up this season. I’ll try to address the 10 [...]
Jamie Hoffmann Not Out Yet, Marcus Thames Can Opt Out »
In an article about the Yankees outfield depth beyond their starters , I made the assumption that Marcus Thames was going to make the team and made it seem like the only way Jamie Hoffmann would stick with the team is if the Yankees worked out a trade with the Dodgers to keep the Rule 5 pick. I shouldn’t have done that because while Thames [...]