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New York Yankees: Catching Decisions Based on Trade »
Almost as soon as the season ended, the Yankees made the decision on Jorge Posada: He would not catch in 2011. I don't even think he was allowed to bring a glove to spring training. It was assumed that this would open the door for top catching prospect, Jesus Montero, to become the Yankees every day catcher. Replacing Posada wouldn't be easy, but [...]
New York Yankees: Gardner to Leadoff in 2011? Girardi »
Coming off the worst statistical season of his career, the questions of whether Derek Jeter is still a capable leadoff hitter are rampant. What's more, with a speedster like Brett Gardner spending most of his time in the No. 9 hole, a replacement for Jeter atop the lineup is already in-house. While manager Joe Girardi was unwilling to say directly [...]
Cliff Lee: The New York Yankees Are “Getting »
Asked for the millionth time about his decision to take less money and fewer years to pitch in Philadelphia instead of New York, Lee said that the age of the Yankees players was a factor. "They're getting old," Lee said. Getting old? Well, yes Cliff. That's what people tend to do. But if he's implying that the Phillies are a younger team, [...]
Derek Jeter: Swing Changes Are Paying Off, But Will He »
Coming off the worst season in his 15-year career, Derek Jeter has a lot of questions to answer.After an ugly contract negotiation, some questioned whether or not, at age 36, Jeter could still contribute offensively. With Brett Gardner looking better and better with each full season, it's possible he could replace Jeter as the Yankees' leadoff [...]
New York Yankees: Dellin Betances Dazzles in Debut, »
Spring training is the time of year when teams look to find answers for their biggest questions. Few teams enter camp with the majority of their players locked in. The New York Yankees are one of those few. Despite two openings in their starting rotation, the Yankees have a fairly clear idea of who will make up their everyday lineup and [...]
New York Yankees’ Joba the Gut: Weight »
When Joba Chamberlain reported to spring training, he was noticeably heavier. Even Yankees GM Brian Cashman said "Joba's obviously heavier. Let's just leave it at that." Well, at this rate, the Yankees may want to leave Chamberlain in Florida when they break camp, because he isn't showing any signs that he wants a role with this team. When the [...]
New York Yankees: Albert Pujols in Pinstripes? »
The noon deadline came and passed without a deal. For now, it seems as though Albert Pujols will become a free agent at the end of the 2011 season. The St. Louis Cardinals exercised their $16 million option on Pujols earlier this offseason. He's entering the final season of the seven-year, $100 million contract he signed in 2004. Pujols is widely [...]
New York Yankees: Who Will Form the Next “Core »
With the retirement of Andy Pettitte, the New York Yankees' fabled "Core Four" is now a "Core Three," which isn't nearly as catchy.The Yankees locked up shortstop Derek Jeter for another four years and closer Mariano Rivera for another two, but Jorge Posada, who will serve as the team's primary DH this season as the Yankees move him away from [...]
Robinson Cano: How Much Is New York Yankees Second »
Coming off a career season, New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano has hired agent-to-the-stars, Scott Boras, with a big payday in 2014 on his mind. Yes, I know what you're thinking: "That's three years away. We'll worry about it then." Right now, the Yankees' decision to buy out Cano's final arbitration years is the bargain of the century. [...]
New York Yankees: Andy Pettitte’s Retirement »
After 16 seasons, 13 with the New York Yankees, Andy Pettitte has announced his retirement, ending any speculation he'll pitch in 2011. Yes, he may still make a come back during the season, and certainly most Yankee fans hope he will, but for now, let's operate on the assumption that he's gone for good. The Yankees finally know Pettitte's status [...]