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New York Yankees: Yankees Winners and Losers Halfway »
The New York Yankees are continuing to limp through spring training. Injuries in both corner infield spots and now in the outfield have the Bronx Bombers scrounging for options. Even the captain, Derek Jeter, hasn't played at shortstop, and with Robinson Cano in the World Baseball Classic, New York is playing with literally a new-look infield. But [...]
New York Yankees: What We’ve Learned About the »
As we edge closer to the halfway mark in spring training, the New York Yankees are already beginning to evolve. Although Derek Jeter hasn’t played in any games and most of New York’s top starters haven’t seen live action, there is a lot to learn from thus far. In only a few weeks the Yankees have begun to form a new identity, [...]
New York Yankees: 3 Keys to Derek Jeter Staying »
For the New York Yankees, the 2012-2013 offseason hasn’t been very kind. Between the Alex Rodriguez saga continuing and the re-signing of older players, the Yankees don’t look like a fresh team in the hunt for a championship. Derek Jeter’s injury in the playoffs last season was simply the icing on the cake for the aging team. Now [...]
NY Yankees: 5 Reasons Fans Should Be Optimistic »
As spring training rolls on for the New York Yankees, there is optimism to be had. Although the 2012 season ended in a disappointing series sweep by the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS, 2013 is a new year. And with a new year comes a new outlook. During the offseason, New York made few moves to bring in new players, and aside from re-signing a few [...]
New York Yankees: 3 Things to Do Before Spring »
New York Yankees fans, today is the day. Pitchers and catchers are officially reporting to camp for spring training. All of the new hope and possibilities for the 2013 season unofficially begin tomorrow. But for the Bronx Bombers, there are still some things that need to be done before their preseason games begin. Although there were not any big [...]
New York Yankees: Yankees’ Biggest Missed »
As with all MLB teams, the New York Yankees are getting ready for the beginning of spring training. With less than a week until the official beginning of preseason baseball, the Yankees find themselves with a few new faces. Kevin Youkilis highlights the new group of players that GM Brian Cashman has brought in to fill the team's holes. Looking [...]
Yankees: 4 Under-the-Radar Yankees Pitchers to Watch »
Amongst all the recent rumors surrounding New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez, fans must keep something in mind: There are only 13 days until spring training begins. And with the beginning of the new season, the Yankees have a new set of pitchers flying under the radar to keep an eye on. Each year brings a new season with new players and [...]
Why NY Yankees Must Spend More Than $189 Million to »
Although the New York Yankees and their GM Brian Cashman say they are still looking for pieces in 2013, much of the big spending is most likely over (via ESPN New York). Cashman has been operating under the order by Hal Steinbrenner to have the payroll in New York under $189 million by the beginning of the 2014 season. This may seem like a worthy [...]
New York Yankees: 3 Offseason Moves Yankees Should »
With just about a month until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the New York Yankees find themselves in an interesting situation. The Yankees have an aging lineup with large contracts, with few young players getting opportunities to play in the Bronx. Over this offseason, GM Brian Cashman was able to bring back veteran pitchers [...]
New York Yankees: Projecting Bombers’ 5-Man »
As the new year begins, the Yankees will be heading into spring training in search for that elusive 28th World Series championship. But for the most part, the 2013 Bronx Bombers will look strikingly similar to the 2012 team. The Yankees lost Russell Martin, Nick Swisher and postseason hero Raul Ibanez all to free agency, and brought in former [...]