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Should the New York Yankees Replace Russell Martin »
Russell Martin is set to become a free agent once the World Series is complete and the New York Yankees are going to need to find a way to replace him. A.J. Pierzynski could be an interesting fit for the Yankees as they look to try to get back to the World Series for the first time since 2009.It has already been suggested by John Harper of The New [...]
5 Bad Contracts the New York Yankees Could Trade Alex »
After a disastrous postseason that saw Alex Rodriguez collect four times as many strikeouts as hits and get caught flirting with a woman during an ALCS Game, it seems as if Rodriguez may have worn out his welcome with the New York Yankees (h/t John Perrotto of USA Today).MLB trade rumors have started to surround Rodriguez, and there has been a lot [...]
Alex Rodriguez: 5 Postseason Stats That Prove 2009 »
On the way to the New York Yankees World Series title in 2009, Alex Rodriguez came up with big hits in a number of postseason plate appearances. In 15 playoff games, Rodriguez hit .365 with six home runs and 18 RBI.During the 2012 postseason, however, Rodriguez has struggled mightily. Yankees manager Joe Girardi even chose to pinch hit for [...]
Is the New York Yankees’ Offense the Least »
It may be time for the New York Yankees and their fans to start panicking. More than a quarter of the way through the season, the Yankees are in last place in the American League East, five-and-a-half games back of the division leading Baltimore Orioles.The Yankees have had their fair share of problems so far this season. Many of their pitchers [...]
Jesus Montero Traded for Michael Pineda: 5 Bold »
By trading for Michael Pineda, the New York Yankees made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason. Their moves likely make them favorites in the American League East and one of the top title contenders in all of baseball depending on how Pineda performs.Moving from the AL West to the AL East means that Pineda will be facing much more potent [...]
Carlos Zambrano to Marlins: 5 Teams Yankees Could »
Carlos Zambrano was not going to be a part of the Chicago Cubs future. He had a very expensive contract, yet the Cubs were able to deal him.This move could give the Yankees hope that there are teams that would be willing to take A.J. Burnett.To move Zambrano, the Cubs needed to eat a large chunk of his contract. The Yankees would likely need to do [...]
CC Sabathia Contract: Predicting 10 Other Obscene »
CC Sabathia was the first player to sign a big deal during the 2011 MLB offseason. Other members of the 2012 free-agent class hope to be able to sign deals that come close in value to Sabathia's five-year, $122 million contract.There will be a number of members of the 2012 MLB free-agent class that could potentially sign deals worth $100 million [...]
CC Sabathia Re-Signs with Yankees: How Much Food Can »
According to multiple sources, including C.C. Sabathia himself, Sabathia will be returning to the New York Yankees next season. He decided not to opt out of his contract as he will get more money and extra years on his deal after the two sides agreed on an extension.Sabathia has guaranteed himself at least $30 million more over the course of his [...]
2012 MLB Free Agency: CJ Wilson and 5 Pitchers the »
After a disappointing and shocking exit from the ALDS, the New York Yankees will certainly be looking to improve their team this offseason. The starting rotation will likely be a priority for the Yankees.There are a number of free-agent pitchers that the Yankees will look at this winter. The Yankees will likely make at least one big splash this [...]
Brian Cashman: Could He Replace Theo Epstein in »
Theo Epstein has moved from the Boston Red Sox to the Chicago Cubs. Is it possible that New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman could go to Boston to replace Epstein?When asked about the Red Sox opening, Cashman simply stated, "I have a job." While that is true, Cashman's contract with the New York Yankees expires on October 31 and at that point, [...]