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Creating Masahiro Tanaka’s Checklist for a »
In case you haven't heard, New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is a big deal right now.When the Yankees agreed to pay $175 million—including a $20 million posting fee—for a pitcher with zero innings of experience in Major League Baseball, Tanaka became an instant rock star. Teams make mistakes in free agency on a yearly basis, but [...]
Key Quotes, Takeaways from Derek Jeter’s »
When Derek Jeter speaks, the baseball world listens. In his first formal setting since announcing plans, via his Facebook page, to retire at the conclusion of the 2014 season, Derek Jeter spoke with the media in Tampa, Fla., about his decision, the upcoming season and why he chose to deliver his message now. From the start, it was clear [...]
Key Quotes, Takeaways from Derek Jeter’s »
When Derek Jeter speaks, the baseball world listens. In his first formal setting since announcing plans, via his Facebook page, to retire at the conclusion of the 2014 season, Derek Jeter spoke with the media in Tampa, Fla., about his decision, the upcoming season and why he chose to deliver his message now. From the start, it was clear [...]
What Is State of Yankees Franchise That Derek Jeter Is »
When the New York Yankees drafted Derek Jeter in 1992, the 18-year-old shortstop entered an organization with a cloudy future. Over two decades later—through no fault of his own—he'll exit New York with the Yankees staring down an uncomfortably similar fate.During Jeter's reign in the Bronx, the Yankees dominated the sport. Led by [...]
New York Yankees Day 1 Spring Training Recap »
Despite missing out on the postseason last October, the New York Yankees enter spring training as the biggest story in Major League Baseball.Yes, the Red Sox won the World Series, the Dodgers carry a $200 million payroll and the Nationals are poised to win big in 2014. But, while compelling, none of their spring training venues can come close to [...]
Hanley Ramirez Is Yankees’ Perfect Heir to Derek »
When the dust settles on Derek Jeter's farewell season, the Yankees will be forced to face a question that's been dormant for nearly two decades in New York: Who is going to play shortstop next?For most teams, this is a yearly or frequent exercise. Unless a stud emerges from the farm system, finding a star-caliber shortstop is [...]
Derek Jeter Will Be Remembered as Once-in-a-Lifetime »
In the sports world, hyperbole is commonplace. This, however, is more of a fact than an opinion: There will never be another Derek Jeter. Scoff if you choose, but the announcement of Jeter's impending retirement doesn't change the narrative of his career; it simply illuminates a player that will be unmatched for the rest of sports history. By [...]
5 Key Takeaways from Masahiro Tanaka’s Yankees »
Masahiro Tanaka is officially a member of the New York Yankees organization. When the team welcomed him to America with a press conference at Yankee Stadium, the brightest pitching star from Japan entered Major League Baseball. Within a few days, fans and media members will garner a live view of his pitches and ability. For now, we have his [...]
Yankees’ Rebuilt 2014 Lineup Can’t Survive »
In an effort to rebuild a flaccid lineup, the New York Yankees spent more than $280 million on offensive reinforcements this winter. The new-look attack is expensive, but won't thrive without production from first baseman Mark Teixeira. Despite the arrivals of Jacoby Ellsbury, Brian McCann and Carlos Beltran, the Yankees won't score enough [...]
Stephen Drew Is Perfect Yankees Fit for Present, »
If the New York Yankees want to cap their offseason pursuit of the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, signing their former shortstop to fill major holes in 2014 and beyond could be a season-changing transaction.Stephen Drew, after helping Boston ascend to AL East supremacy and a World Series run in 2013, is still on the open market, available [...]