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MLB Free Agency: New York Yankees Agree to Terms with »
News around the big leagues on Friday night was overshadowed by the trade between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, involving two highly valued prospects. It would send Jesus Montero to Seattle, and rookie All-Star Michael Pineda to fill out the rotation in the Bronx.However, New York did make another move that might finally give [...]
MLB New York Yankees: No Reason to Be Excited for »
Before he becomes another Joba Chamberlain, trade him for the sake of the organization. I still don't understand why Montero causes so much excitement: he's not fast, he has improved in his defense but not much, and he fails to hit against even 40-man roster pitchers as proved in spring training. What's even worse? He hasn't improved [...]
New York Yankees: Some Prospects That GM Cashman »
First of all, let me state that I have nothing against GM Brian Cashman or the New York Yankees organization. I know Cashman does his best to keep a playoff-contending team year in and out. What this is for is to just lay out the possibilities that "could have been," as the Yankees' goal towards 28th championship has officially started [...]
Why Freddy Garcia Is The New York Yankees’ Best »
The New York Yankees has agreed to a one-year, minor league contract with starting pitcher Freddy Garcia, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.Just after a few days of expressing interest in pitching for the Yankees, Garcia gets what he wants and Brian Cashman has made his best move this offseason by signing Garcia.Although 36 by opening day, [...]
New York Yankees to Add 4th Outfielder With Andruw »
The New York Yankees are getting close to an agreement on a one-year contract with Andruw Jones, according to Tim Brown via Twitter. After just a few days being told to sign Rafael Soriano to a three-year, $35 million deal by the owners, the Steinbrenners, general manager Brian Cashman has some good news after losing their first-round pick this [...]
New York Yankees: Projected 2011 Lineup and Starting »
The New York Yankees have made small signings this year, especially after they missed out on the Cliff Lee Sweepstakes.Players include Russell Martin, Luis Vizcaino, and Pedro Feliciano.And if you look at it in a positive way, this is still a similar lineup compared to the 2010 team when they reached the American League Championship Series.Adding [...]
Brian Cashman Playing Chicken With Derek Jeter: Smart »
After reports of New York Yankees Shortstop Derek Jeter turning down a 3 year, $45 million deal, general manager Brian Cashman told Jeter and his agent Casey Close to test the free agent market. Criticism fired from all directions at Cashman. Life long fans couldn't believe that Cashman could let the face of their franchise, a captain, talk to [...]
Jose Molina Can Help the New York Yankees Save Their »
The 35-year-old veteran backup catcher, Jose Molina, can be the difference maker for the New York Yankees, if general manager Brian Cashman thinks of going after him. Baseball fans might wonder why anyone would want an aging backup catcher who hits in the low .200s. First of all, he has won two World Series Championships with the 2002 Los Angeles [...]
Could Jim Thome Be a Nice Fit With the New York »
Veteran Jim Thome's season ended yesterday when the Minnesota Twins were swept by the New York Yankees.With Thome having no contract this offseason, and amid rumors of whether he'll return for another season, could Yankees general manager Brian Cashman make a move for him?At the age of 40, he proved that he can still produce, hitting 25 home runs [...]
New York Yankees Need To Get Rid of Joba Chamberlain »
New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain has been one of the most overrated prospects over the past couple of years. He all made us say "wow" when he came out of nowhere in the 2007 season, pitching the year with a ridiculous ERA of 0.38. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman didn't know what to do with him except to keep his innings [...]