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Yankees Trade Talk: 10 Teams Who Need Some of the »
After the New York Yankees brought in the likes of Hiroki Kuroda (free agency) and Michael Pineda (trade), they find themselves with excess pitching. It's a problem most teams wish they had and it's exactly the problem the Yanks currently have.On the block are both A.J. Burnett and Phil Hughes.Hughes is the more attractive piece of the two. He's a [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Which New York Yankees Extra Starter »
With the additions of Michael Pineda and Hiroki Kuroda, the New York Yankees have a nice problem on their hands, and that is the fact that they have too many starting pitchers. For the fifth slot in their rotation, it comes down to A.J. Burnett, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia.General manager Brian Cashman has already stated he's looking to further [...]
Jesus Montero Traded for Michael Pineda: 11 Reasons »
In a move to address their pitching situation, the New York Yankees shipped off their top prospect, Jesus Montero, in return for Michael Pineda of the Seattle Mariners.On the surface, this looks like the deal the Yanks needed. But taking a closer look, it doesn't appear so hot after all.Here are 11 reasons why the Bombers made a huge mistake.Begin [...]
Phil Hughes Will Be a Vital Part of the New York »
It might not be obvious now, but Phil Hughes will be one of the most watched and vital pieces to the New York Yankees' success in 2012. Hughes, in my opinion, will be the third starter barring a surprise (or not so surprising) lapse before the season starts. Success in that slot of the rotation will be important in giving the Bombers [...]
New York Yankees Will Be Mostly Unchanged Going into »
As unlikely as it sounds, the New York Yankees will pretty much stand pat this offseason with the exception of bringing back a few key players from last season and some low-risk players. No big splash, no front page headline. General manager Brian Cashman has made it abundantly clear the Yanks will not make anymore mistakes the likes of A.J. [...]
New York Yankees Rumors: Why Edwin Jackson Should Be »
With every other option having failed for the New York Yankees this offseason, they now turn their sights to Edwin Jackson—one of the last and most uncertain starters left on the market.Jackson is looking for around the same money that free-agent starters C.J. Wilson and Mark Buehrle got, which is around $15-17 million.Here's why the Yankees [...]
MLB Free Agency: 5 Reasons Andruw Jones Is Important »
The New York Yankees will ring in the New Year by re-signing their utility outfielder and big bat off the bench, Andruw Jones.Jones had a solid year off the bench for the Bombers in 2011, hitting 13 home runs and 33 RBI in 190 at-bats.It might be one of the most underrated signings this offseason for New York (although there isn't much [...]
MLB Free Agents 2012: Hiroki Kuroda Signing Comes Down »
It appears the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will square off 20 times in 2011, the final showdown being the pursuit of free-agent starting pitcher, Hiroki Kuroda.So where does each team's need for a starter come from?In New York, the Yankees have about as unsure a starting rotation as can be. Behind CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova is coming off a [...]
Bold Predictions for Each of New York Yankees Top-10 »
While the New York Yankees have struggled to improve their weaknesses at starting pitcher, they have maintained the strong farm system that has been developed over the past few seasons.If their lack of success in the trade market continues, the Yanks might find themselves depending on some of their young, up-and-comers in 2012.Some will make [...]
New York Yankees: 15 Gifts for Christmas That Will »
The offseason for general manager Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees has been lackluster at best. That being said, the Yanks certainly have a lot to wish for this holiday season to give them success in 2012.Whether it's improving their roster, or getting an improvement from someone already on it, New York is hoping they don't find [...]