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Andy Pettitte: 10 Reasons the Yankees Need Him Back »
Andy Pettitte shocked the baseball world by coming out of retirement for one more go-around with the New York Yankees. Here's currently building his way back up to major-league status, but the Yankees kind of need him now.The starters aren't really doing their job all that well. The relief are getting overworked. Sure, the [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Reasons Phil Hughes Will Be an »
Just about everyone seems to be picking Phil Hughes to be the New York Yankees' breakout player. Hughes has made great strides since having dead arm troubles last season. He was an All-Star in 2010, when he went 18-8, and is looking to reach that status again.Last season, Hughes showed up out of shape and with an arm that couldn't hit [...]
New York Yankees: Why Their Bullpen Will Be »
The New York Yankees have the best bullpen because of Mariano Rivera. End of story. Thanks for reading folks.In all seriousness, Rivera gives any bullpen that has him the edge. Combine him with the bullpen the Yankees have now and it's kind of unfair really.The bullpen has been one of the Yankees' weak points in recent years. Last year, [...]
New York Yankees: Predicting the Full-Season Stats for »
We are less than a month away from Opening Day. That means everyone is getting their regular season predictions ready. To most, that means predictions for regular season stats for the players that make up their favorite teams and their fantasy baseball teams too.Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira are three players New York [...]
New York Yankees: Ranking 10 Most Intriguing Spring »
Spring training is fully underway, with the first batch of games being played over the weekend. Every spring training has that surprise player that'll turn heads and get the Sportscenter guys and gals talking.Of course, spring training isn't just about that. It's also about the guys fighting for that last spot, showing why they deserve to be a [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Starters They Should Trade Dellin »
For once the New York Yankees have excess pitching meaning some of their pitchers, including Dellin Betances, can become trade bait.The buzz right now is that A.J. Burnett is the one who's going to get traded. That trade, however, is purely to save the Yankees some salary. The Yankees can make some moves to make their team even better [...]
New York Yankees: The Most Underrated Player at Each »
The New York Yankees.Just about everyone in America knows of the Yankees. Just about everyone in America can name at least one Yankee player. That's what happens when you win 27 championships and dominate a sport like no other team.Everyone recognizes the Yankees' history and acknowledges that they have had many great teams. Even [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Reasons Phil Hughes Needs to »
The New York Yankees just about have their rotation set for next season with the not-so-minor question of whether Phil Hughes should start being one of the last issues.The Yankees rotation consists of CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Michael Pineda, Hiroki Kuroda and either Hughes, A.J. Burnett or Freddy Garcia. Each of the last three have a case for and a [...]
Prince Fielder and 10 Other Names the NY Yankees »
Thanks to the Jesus Montero/Michael Pineda trade, the New York Yankees finally have pitching depth at the cost of a weakened DH position.Prince Fielder is one name, probably the first name, to spring to the minds of Yankee fans as to who should fill that spot. Fielder is probably the best player for that spot, but not necessarily the best [...]
NY Yankees: 10 Reasons Brian Cashman May Be Plotting »
What would the offseason be without a blockbuster trade happening?A lot of focus has been on the free agent market, but the pitching department seems to be low on stock.Brian Cashman hasn't liked what he's seen there, so he'll likely go elsewhere to get that pitcher the New York Yankees so desire. That place could end up being [...]