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MLB Trade Rumors: Jesus Montero and 10 Yankees Who May »
It is no secret that the New York Yankees were hoping that their 2011 starting rotation would include the names of Cliff Lee and Andy Pettitte.Moving forward, the Yankees have to fill the fourth and fifth spots, at least temporarily, until they make a trade for a legit arm before the July All-Star break. Of course, this is contingent on a few [...]
Sergio Mitre or Joba Chamberlain: A New York Yankees »
With the recent additions to the New York Yankees of Rafael Soriano and Pedro Feliciano, there's no doubt the bullpen is deep, but a tad overcrowded with Boone Logan, David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain. Not such a bad state of affairs, unless you are Joba Chamberlain, right? Wrong. Even with all the rumors and speculation that [...]
New York Yankees: Finally….Rafael Soriano Will »
Finally, the New York Yankees got their man by signing closer Rafael Soriano. This recent good news came from a tweet by Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated just minutes ago, of the reported three-year, $35 million dollar deal. Well, Yankee fans will sleep well tonight, because Soriano to Mariano is without question the best one to punch to [...]
Latest on Andy Pettitte: Another Offseason Blow for »
The off-season keeps getting worse for the New York Yankees, as ace Andy Pettitte finally gave word that he was not physically ready for the 2011 season. What does this mean exactly? It construes that Pettitte has not been preparing this off-season for an on-time return to the Bronx, but he is could come back later on. This is [...]
New York Yankees: How Does Justin Duchscherer Fit in »
Another day of no good news out of New York Yankees front office regarding signing a player who can help the team win in 2011. GM Brian Cashman’s latest rumored pursuant is pitcher Justin Duchscherer. Once again, Cashman continues confusing Yankee fans, as Duchscherer is a nightmare version of ace Zach Greinke. Greinke was just on the [...]
Andruw Jones: Another One of New York Yankees GM Brian »
The latest name spinning on the pinstripe rumor mill is five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner Andruw Jones. Don’t get excited just yet Yankee fans, as Jones is far cry from the star he once was as an Atlanta Brave. Currently, Jones is a 33-year-old, washed-up center-fielder who sat atop the most elite of hitters list [...]
New York Yankees: You Can’t Always Get What You »
"No" is not a familiar word heard in the New York Yankees front office. General manager Brian Cashman has the resources to woo players to come play in the Bronx, so what happened this offseason? It has to be expected that the Yankees sans Mr. George Steinbrenner lost a little bit of their appeal. Not many owners possess the passion and fire that [...]
New York Yankees: Why Cameron Diaz Is Not Good for »
If you want to date New York Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez, your resume better read: blond, Hollywood actress, small chest and athletic build. When A-Rod started to date Kate Hudson, the rumors were hard to believe Goldie’s daughter would fancy such an insecure womanizer. When Hudson showed up at the ballpark in [...]
New York Yankees: GM Cashman Picks Up Schlitter, but »
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman claimed 25-year-old Brian Schlitter, a relief pitcher, off waivers this week from the Chicago Cubs. Schlitter made seven appearances out of the bullpen in 2010 for the Cubs. Over his eight innings of work, Schlitter posted a terrible 12.37 ERA, giving up 18 hits, 11 earned runs, allowed two home runs and [...]
New York Yankees’ Waiting Game Continues with »
At the end of 2010 season, New York Yankees ace Andy Pettitte used the word retirement when speaking to Yankees GM Brian Cashman about whether he would return to the team in 2011. For the last two seasons, Pettitte made it pretty clear that his intentions were to return for another season but the final decision would be made with his [...]