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Derek Jeter’s Other Offers: Where Are They? »
This is going to sound mean. In fact, it will be in tune with the entire Yankees game plan this offseason. Derek Jeter...where are the other offers that you're looking for to make the Yankees increase their three-year, $45 million offer? Oh, they're nowhere to be found? How long has it been since Brian Cashman told you to go look for a better [...]
Hal Steinbrenner Should Sign Derek Jeter and Mariano »
I've, perhaps, been exhausting in my stance on the upcoming negotiations between the New York Yankees and Derek Jeter, as well as Jeter's future productivity. The Yankees should not bend unflappably to Derek Jeter's will. However, that does not mean they should not make any sort of statement to Jeter about his worth to the franchise. That [...]
Joe Girardi’s Binder Gets Shakespearean, Takes »
Hello there! Perhaps you recognize me? You'll often see Joe Girardi, manager of the New York Yankees, bent over me in the team's dugout, flipping through my pages and perusing my invaluable information. You know, they say experience is the teacher of all things. That's what Joe has me for. I hold all the past experience he requires to [...]
New York Yankees Win in ALCS Game 2 Locks Up Another »
The look on Nolan Ryan's face toward the end of the top half of the eight inning said it all. What was happening was shocking, unfathomable and frustrating. Couldn't any pitcher get a gosh darn out? The occurrences of that inning were a reminder to the Texas Rangers, their fans and their gregarious owner and erstwhile pitcher of just what they [...]
Making the New York Yankees Unstoppable in 2011: »
OK, so 2010 isn't even in the books yet.But it's never to early to start talking about 2011, especially when the team is expected to compete for a championship each season.Very little can be done about this year. The chips will fall where they may regarding a 2010 championship. It's time for "The Evil Empire" to start plotting for next season.In [...]
Derek Jeter Can Extend His Career If He Leaves »
The twilight years of any legendary athlete's career are often filled with hilarious hyperbole from fans and sports analysts. When a player reaches a certain age, which varies based on the sport he or she plays, every year thereafter that player is subjected to intense scrutiny. For example, in 2002, when Curtis Martin, at the age of 29, only [...]
Five New York Yankees That Must Perform in October »
The Yankees have seemingly been stuck in the mud as of late. Despite remaining one of the best teams in all of Major League Baseball, they have unarguably had a rough September.Following tonight's loss to the Red Sox, the Yankees have compiled a 10-12 record this September. Hand in hand with that 10-12 record are year-worst performances in [...]