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Nick Johnson is Perfect No. 2 Hitter for New York »
Nick Johnson is the presumptive replacement for Johnny Damon in the two hole for the New York Yankees as Spring Training is about to open. Johnson was signed as a free agent after Hideki Matsui was let go as the Yankees DH. So some will speak of Johnson replacing Godzilla. But Johnson is not the kind of hitter that Matsui was and will not hit in [...]
Brett Gardner: Daily Update No. 12 (Humor) »
Both the New York Post and New York Daily News reported today that Brett Gardner has been working hard on his bunting skills hoping that he can get on base with his speed. This strategy was first reported by this writer in a Brett Gardner Daily Update on Bleacher Report about two weeks ago. George King in the Post reported Gardner saying he has [...]
Derek Jeter and New York Yankees Should Have a »
There are many reasons the New York Yankees should drop their policy of not re-negotiating contracts and sign Derek Jeter to a long-term deal now. Jeter is the Yankee captain. He is the icon, the face of the New York Yankees. He has been the key figure in bringing five World Series trophies home to Yankee Stadium. He gave the Farewell Address [...]
What Is the New York Yankees’ Plan for the 2010 »
At the present time, the New York Yankees have six outfielders on their 40-man roster. And they have a total of 11 outfielders, including the roster players, who will be coming to Spring Training. To say the least, it has been an active offseason for the Yankees signing outfielders. What is less certain is what the day-to-day makeup of the Yankees [...]
What New York Yankee Fans Should Expect From Javier »
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman had said going into the offseason that one of his priorities was to upgrade the starting pitching. But he would not get seriously involved in the Doc Halladay sweepstakes because the stakes were probably too high and Toronto was never likely to trade Doc within the American League East. Cashman also [...]
Yankees’ 2010 Outfield Appears Very Weak »
If tomorrow were April 4 and the Yankees were opening their season in Fenway Park, their outfield would be very suspect. The projected fly shaggers right now are Brett Gardner in left, Curtis Granderson in center, and Nick Swisher in right. Brian Cashman has said in as many ways as he possibly can that he is not going after a big name to fill in [...]
Melky Cabrera Was Never Given a Chance with the »
In his four plus years with the New York Yankees, Melky Cabrera was loved by many of the fans. But he was never appreciated by the management of the team. Cabrera was often the talk of trade rumors until he was finally traded last week to Atlanta in a move which will bring Javier Vasquez back to New York. But Cabrera was still only 25 years old, [...]
Yankees Already Have the Perfect Number-Two Hitter: »
Much concern with the Yankees right now centers around the need to sign Johnny Damon to fill the number two hole behind Derek Jeter. Curtis Granderson is not a good two hitter because he strikes out too much. But if Damon is not resigned, there is not as much to worry about. The Yankees already have the perfect man for the job. Robinson Cano would [...]
Johnny Damon Back with New York Yankees? Pros and Cons »
News reports today have the Yankees negotiating to re-sign Johnny Damon. Damon turned 36 years old on Nov. 5. For the past three seasons, he has had problems with his legs and feet. Once a fearsome threat to steal bases, Damon had only 12 thefts in 2009. Once a centerfielder with range as good as all but three or four players in the majors, [...]
Bobby Abreu: The Biggest Mistake Brian Cashman Has »
Since it remains to be seen whether the Curtis Granderson deal will work out for the Yankees, this writer will withhold criticism on that deal, although there is still a chance it may be a bust. So in considering the worst mistake Yankee General Manager Brian Cashman has made in the past two years, focus will be on the one he let get away. Bobby [...]