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NY Yankees: Predicting Ideal Starting Lineups Halfway »
After two-and-a-half weeks in Tampa, Fla., the New York Yankees have just about reached the midway point of 2014 spring training. Thirteen games have already produced a number of good signs for the team's positional players, and considering health is one of those cliche "major question marks" this year, it's a boon that recoveries are smoothly [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Players Who Are in Serious Danger »
With only the first week of 2014 spring training in the books, it's easy to perceive Masahiro Tanaka's two shutout innings and Yangervis Solarte's hot streak as the only takeaways for the New York Yankees. But don't be fooled by the small sample size. In just six games, some very noticeable trends have already emerged among those vying [...]
Yankees Rumors: NY Can Trade Catcher for Diamondbacks »
Despite the half-billion dollars the New York Yankees slammed down this summer, they still seem to have a half-baked idea of an infield. For having only four infield spots, they appear to face a far greater number of realistic questions. They also carry more catchers on the 40-man roster (five) than they do MLB-caliber infielders whom they [...]
Andrew Bailey Could Be Major ’14 Insurance, »
It's impossible that Andrew Bailey impacts the New York Yankees bullpen beginning this April, and he won't be competing with David Robertson, Shawn Kelley or anyone else for an Opening Day role. As he continues his recovery from a July 2013 shoulder surgery and is sidelined for at least the next few months, it's plausible he doesn't pitch in [...]
Andrew Bailey Could Be Major ’14 Insurance, »
It's impossible that Andrew Bailey impacts the New York Yankees bullpen beginning this April, and he won't be competing with David Robertson, Shawn Kelley or anyone else for an Opening Day role. As he continues his recovery from a July 2013 shoulder surgery and is sidelined for at least the next few months, it's plausible he doesn't pitch in [...]
New York Yankees’ 4 Biggest Missed Opportunities »
To many, the New York Yankees completed a successful winter. They entered the mix with many questions, the biggest of which pertained to adding starting pitching and replacing Robinson Cano's production and everyday glove. But only a few short months of Major League Baseball's offseason have been needed to update, renew and improve the face [...]
New York Yankees: 5 Dark-Horse Prospects Who Could »
Our analysis of the New York Yankees farm system rolls on this week, as we find ourselves nearing the fringes of the first workouts of 2014 spring training. We've thus far projected Major League Baseball arrival dates for the top 10 prospects, charted the best young talent at each position and, just last week, ranked the most underrated minor [...]
Ranking the 5 Most Underrated Yankees Prospects »
About a month ago, we first checked in on Baseball America's ranking of the top 10 prospects for the New York Yankees while projecting big league arrival dates. Just last week, we looked at the top Yankees prospect at each position. Whether you're a farm-system nut or you simply like to stay up on the minor league talent, we're [...]
Yankees’ Best Prospect at Every Position at the »
The New York Yankees approach the 2014 season with Derek Jeter the only remaining member of the Core Four, the last wave of homegrown talent who matured simultaneously and famously from prospects to everyday players to Bomber legends. The depth of talent in the farm system is the last thing, of course, that a Yankees fan would boast of. It isn't [...]
What to Expect from Every Yankees Starter in 2014 »
The New York Yankees play Game No. 1 of 162 in less than three months when they open in Houston on April 1. The Bombers must answer several questions in the bullpen before heading to Minute Maid Park, but the depth of talent up and down the projected Opening Day lineup could prove phenomenal, and the offensive picture should subdue fans' anxiety [...]