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Eduardo Nunez: Why the New York Yankees Need to Trade »
The New York Yankees need to trade Eduardo Nunez as soon as possible. Nunez has already shown himself to be a legitimate major league hitter with good speed. He was 15-for-51 with six steals this year before being sent down to Triple-A, but he wasn't helping the team. He was a defensive nightmare at every position he played. In just 20 games in [...]
Joe Girardi Is Right to Not Name a Closer to Replace »
Last week, Yankees Universe was shaken by the news that Mariano Rivera tore his ACL while shagging fly balls in Kansas City. For the first days after the injury, Yankee fans reminisced about Mo’s greatest moments and wondered whether they would ever see him pitch again. Rivera announced that he would come back, and now the season must go on. [...]
Why Gardner, Swisher Will Kick-Start Yankees’ »
Despite the Yankees’ offensive outburst on Sunday, scoring 10 runs in a win over the Royals, last week was tough on the Bombers. In the six other games they played, the Yanks scored just 13 runs while dropping two out of three to the Orioles and splitting a four-game set against the Royals. The Yankees’ pitching troubles are well [...]
Mariano Rivera Injury: 6 Reasons the Yankees Can »
Wow.That's really all I've been able to say since hearing that Mariano Rivera was carted off the field during batting practice tonight, having hurt his knee while shagging fly balls.No baseball fan wants to see the greatest closer who's ever lived end his career this way, but if he tore his ACL, Mariano might have thrown his last pitch.Losing the [...]
New York Yankees: What Matt Cain’s Extension »
Earlier this afternoon, Matt Cain signed a five-year extension with the San Francisco Giants worth $112.5 million with an option for a sixth year. It is the largest contract ever given to a right-handed pitcher. Even though the Yankees are not currently in the market for a starting pitcher, this deal could have an impact on the Bombers’ [...]
New York Yankees: Why Derek Jeter Should Not Lead off »
This article will not be about why Derek Jeter is not a good player. It will be about why Derek Jeter’s skills at this point in his career are more suited to being a No. 2 hitter, and why the Yankees would be better off with Brett Gardner or Curtis Granderson in the leadoff spot. Batting first only matters in the first inning, because [...]
10 Bold Predictions for CC Sabathia and the New York »
Amid the anticipation for the 2012 baseball season, there continues to be chatter about the New York Yankees’ upgraded rotation. In general, I think it’s better to temper expectations, if for no other reason than that you will be pleasantly surprised when your hopes are exceeded. But since it’s Spring Training, let’s let [...]
Russell Martin and New York Yankees Discussing »
Update, 4:45 p.m.: YES Network's Jack Curry reports that Brian Cashman approached Russell Martin about a multi-year deal, but the catcher was not interested. Although an extension does not appear imminent, the fact that the Yankees even offered to discuss a new contract for Martin shows that the front office sees Austin Romine as an [...]
New York Yankees: Is 2012 the Last Championship Chance »
When Jorge Posada announced his retirement in January, Yankee fans were reminded that the end of an era is rapidly approaching. Along with Andy Pettitte, who called it quits last winter, half of the “Core Four” has now retired. Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera remain, and 2012 may very well be Rivera’s last season in [...]