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MLB Trade Rumors: NY Yankees Solidify Rotation with »
Go west, young man, go west. That's Montero’s destiny.It was finally fulfilled today, when the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners partnered up again for a trade involving Jesus Montero. No, King Felix was not involved. Instead, the No. 2 ace and Rookie of the Year candidate, Michael Pineda, was the headliner.The Yankees shipped off [...]
All Quiet on the New York Yankees Front: Is Brian »
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman continues to insist he isn't seeing much to be had in the free-agent market when it comes to starting pitching.According to Cashman, the Yankees do not see anything in the market worth allocating so much money to, and nothing presenting itself in trades is worth giving up prospects Dellin Betances, Jesus Montero [...]
New York Yankees: What to Expect from Next »
As the starting pitching rotation stands today, I think the New York Yankees have a great chance to win 95+ games, the A.L. East and make a deep run into the playoffs. Now, I still think they will add another starter before opening day, whether it is Yu Darvish, Mark Buerhle or another player through a trade, but the Yankees CAN be better, [...]
Yankees and Braves, Could They Become Trade Partners »
The possibility of the Yankees and Braves hooking up again for a trade seems a whole lot more likely, after the Daily News reported that the Braves are interested in the budding SS Eduardo Nunez.Nunez played a major role in 2011 for New York, appearing in 112 games at both SS and 3b, filling in for either Alex Rodriguez while he was hurt, Derek [...]
Yankees Start Things off Right, Looking Hot Despite »
Today did not feel like Opening Day in baseball should feel.It was absolutely freezing at the stadium, windy and at times we were hit with freezing rain/hail. However, the Yankees looked pretty great for Opening Day. The bats came alive after a slow start, and the pitching looked top notch. CC Sabathia tossed six innings, giving up six hits [...]
New York Yankees: Brian Cashman’s Mix & »
So the Yankees missed on Cliff Lee twice—first when the Mariners decided to trade him to the Rangers and again when he decided to sign with the Phillies. However, neither time can be attributed to lack of effort or offers from the Yankees. In both situations, the Yankees offered enough, if not more, to get Lee—first [...]
A.J. Burnett Looking to Contribute More Than Just »
A.J. Burnett has already started changing opinions and proving he still has what it takes after only two innings. Burnett threw 21 pitches in two innings, 15 of which were strikes. Burnett allowed only two hits, striking out one and getting a timely double play in the second. I know 21 pitches in spring training doesn't mean a whole [...]
New York Yankees Should Skip Trading and Hold on To »
If anything can be taken from the first two days of spring training, it's this: The Yankees have a great farm system. The Yankees are choc-full of talent ranging from starting pitchers to catchers. At nearly every position there are legitimate prospects that should be making their ways to the Bronx over the next couple of [...]
New York Yankees: Five Biggest Questions Heading Into »
The news for the Yankees this offseason has been generally negative. Missing out on Cliff Lee, the Derek Jeter contract debacle and Andy Pettitte retiring. Add a peppering of has-been players, and the Yankee Universe isn't looking as rock-solid as it has in the past. There are a few questions, both big and small, for the Yankees heading into [...]
Jesus Montero Wants To Catch for New York Yankees, Now »
Things just got more interesting. It now seems that the most sought-after position on the New York Yankees has become catcher. Supposedly, Russell Martin has the job. However, Posada still insists he will catch at some time this season. I can only imagine Francisco Cervelli feels the same way, and now Jesus Montero is saying he wants to be [...]