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New York Yankees: Early Signs Needed for Alex »
On Thursday afternoon, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reported that Alex Rodriguez will begin baseball activities on Monday.As New York puts the finishing touches on the parameters around Kevin Youkilis' disabled list stint, finalize the deal to bring in Chris Nelson from Colorado and move Ronnier Mustelier up to Triple-A, it's becoming [...]
Glass Half-Full Breakdown of the 2013 New York Yankees »
Due to injuries and free-agent defections to the everyday lineup, the New York Yankees are heading into the 2013 season with the strength of the team residing in their pitching staff.While the offense has been a pleasant surprise, thanks to high-level contributions from Travis Hafner, Vernon Wells and Francisco Cervelli, the Yankees will need to [...]
Did Derek Jeter Rushing Back for Opening Day Cause »
Derek Jeter's reaction to an ankle fracture suffered during the 2012 American League Championship Series was typical of the team captain and 17-year veteran: He was determined to be ready for Opening Day 2013.Of course, as we chronicled during Spring Training, a setback occurred in Jeter's comeback from ankle surgery. There would be no Opening Day [...]
Can the New York Yankees Stay Afloat with Derek Jeter »
According to USA Today's Gabe Lacques, Derek Jeter had a CT scan that revealed a small crack in the area of his previous ankle fracture. After originally stating a goal of being ready for Opening Day, it's now likely that Jeter won't play again until after the All-Star break.Despite a 1-4 start, his teammates are more than holding down the fort [...]
Inside the Psyche of a Yankees Fan Base Starting to »
The one-year deal between Kevin Youkilis and the New York Yankees didn't just represent a stopgap at third base until Alex Rodriguez recovers from hip surgery, or a low-risk, high-reward move for a player coming off a career worst season.It was the continuation of a long line of former Boston Red Sox stars who join the New York Yankees during the [...]
Remembering Nick Swisher’s Wild Ride with the »
The season's second week begins with what normally would be an innocuous April baseball series: Yankees at Indians, April 8-11. Outside of a postseason series in 2007, the Yankees-Indians rivalry of the late-90's is all but dead. Terry Francona, former Red Sox manager, adds some intrigue. As does the return of Travis Hafner to Cleveland.Yet the [...]
Could Derek Jeter’s Injury Be Much Worse Than We »
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter originally hoped to be fully recovered for Opening Day in the Bronx.When a setback occurred during spring training, New York scaled back Jeter's playing time, even pulling him from action against other major leaguers in order to backdate his disabled list stint to March 22.The thinking at the time was for Jeter to [...]
Predicting in-Season Trades the New York Yankees Will »
If the narratives are proven true about the 2013 New York Yankees, it's unlikely that a marginal trade acquisition in July will improve their chances enough to crash the postseason party.That doesn't mean the team won't try to improve throughout the year.Four members of the current 25-man roster weren't with the organization a month ago. In [...]
Predicting New York Yankees Team Awards for 2013 »
With a week remaining before opening day, the sharks are circling around the New York Yankees.Already projected for their worst season in nearly two decades, New York set the Internet ablaze by trading for Vernon Wells on Sunday. Yes, the same Vernon Wells that has a .258 OBP over the last two years.Ready or not, the season is about to start for [...]
Projecting the Yankees’ Opening Day Lineup »
When Derek Jeter crumbled to the ground during the first game of the American League Championship Series last fall, it was understood that a severe injury was suffered. The diagnosis of a broken ankle meant starting 2013 on the field would be an uphill climb for the Yankees' captain.The climb has become steeper this week. On Tuesday, Jeter was [...]