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Bartolo Colon Shines in First Start Since 2009, but »
This past offseason, when Cliff Lee turned down the Yankees' offer for the Phillies and Andy Pettitte retired, the Yankees were left with very few options to fill their rotation. Brian Cashman received a lot of heat, as he was forced to make several low-risk, high-reward signings. He had to sign Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon, who many had [...]
2010 Yankees Preview: A Few Question Marks »
Last October and November was a time that all Yankee fans will never forget. The Yankees blew through the post season to their 27th world championship, and their first championship since 2000. Just about everything seemed to go right for the Yankees last season. C.C. Sabathia lived up to the contract that he signed and A.J. Burnett [...]
Javier Vazquez Trade Will Pay Off for Yankees in 2010 »
Six years ago, Javier Vazquez came into Yankee spring training, being touted as the "ace" of a shaky Yankees pitching staff, but also looked at as the future of the most storied franchise in baseball. Early on, Vazquez didn't disappoint and was even named to the 2004 American League All-Star team. What happened after that, is what many [...]
Will Curtis Granderson’s Arrival Mean Johnny »
According to several reports published today, the Yankees are close to acquiring center fielder Curtis Granderson from the Detroit Tigers in a three-way deal with the Diamondbacks and Tigers, which involves the Yankees giving up Phil Coke, Ian Kennedy, and prized outfield prospect Austin Jackson. If this deal does indeed happen, it would be a [...]
Pettite’s Return, and What It Means »
According to sources of ESPN's Buster Olney, Andy Pettitte will pitch in 2010, and his return is just a matter of working out a deal with the Yankees . His decision to return is major news for the Yankees, who are looking to make whatever moves possible that can get them to defend their World Championship. Pettitte's return is huge, because he [...]