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Curtis Granderson to New York Yankees: Comparing him »
The news that the New York Yankees are near completing a deal for Detroit’s Curtis Granderson caught a lot of Yankee fans by surprise. Casual fans may know little about Granderson. Most talk of the deal has focused on the fact that Granderson is an All-Star center fielder. But former Tigers 1st base coach Andy Van Slyke [...]
With Granderson Trade, Yankees Can’t Be Serious »
If reports from reliable sources in Indianapolis are accurate, the Yankees just acquired center fielder Curtis Granderson from the Tigers and two prospects from Arizona. In return the Yankees have apparently given up starter Ian Kennedy, left-handed reliever Phil Coke, left-handed reliever Michael Dunn, and highly touted prospect Austin [...]
New York Yankees’ Winter Meeting Talk »
Brian Cashman is in Indianapolis for the winter meetings of major league baseball. And, as you may be able to tell from his hair in the picture above, he is again the center of the storm. The latest speculation is that the Yankees, Detroit, and Arizona are involved in discussions of a three-team deal that would bring centerfielder Curtis [...]
Yankees Best 25 Man Roster For 2010 »
Some things are rock solid for the New York Yankees going into the 2010 season. To begin with they have the best infield in all of baseball both offensively and defensively. Mark Texeira - First Base. Robinson Cano - Second Base. Alex Rodriguez - Third Base. Derek Jeter - Shortstop. No need for any changes there. Jorge [...]
Better Hitter: Derek Jeter or Pete Rose? »
Pete Rose has more hits than any other man who ever played professional baseball. He finished his long career with 4,256 hits, surpassing the immortal Ty Cobb. Derek Jeter has now played fourteen seasons with the New York Yankees and is generally recognized as one of the best players and best hitters of his era. I have long been intrigued [...]
Jorge Posada Has NOT Won Five World Series Titles »
Three weeks ago, a great deal of the discussion surrounding the Yankees 27th World Championship was about "The Core Four." Much was made about how Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, and Jorge Posada had remained together since the minor leagues and that they had been instrumental in five world championships in the Bronx. Forget about [...]