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Complete 2013-14 New York Yankees Offseason Preview »
Now that a season in which the team used more players than any other year in its history is over, the New York Yankees enter the offseason with question marks at a number of positions. Given that a self-imposed $189 million payroll cap looms as a result of the club attempting to avoid a luxury tax, activity in free-agency will be limited. So, how [...]
When Can We Realistically Expect the New York Yankees »
With their "Core Four" now reduced to one, the end of an era that brought five world championships in 17 seasons is upon the New York Yankees. Since Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter first appeared in the Bronx in 1995, the team has missed the playoffs just once (2008) and has won less than 90 games three times (not [...]
Why New York Yankees Fans Should Expect Big Changes »
This year has been filled with injury and disappointment for the New York Yankees, and the team will see major changes in 2014. As the final remnants of the 2013 MLB season play out, the Bombers find themselves desperately trying to remain relevant to the playoff chase after suffering three straight losses to the Boston Red Sox. With 12 [...]
Projecting the Fallout If the New York Yankees Miss »
The last time the New York Yankees weren't involved in the postseason was 2008, manager Joe Girardi's first year manning the helm. Now, with the very real possibility that the team won't be playing in October for the second time in six years, the fallout may mean that a completely different team takes the field in 2014. Regardless of how the [...]
New York Yankees: Scouting Report on Each September »
The New York Yankees have struggled all season in keeping a 25-man roster healthy and filled, but with the major league roster limit expanding in September the team was able to bring in some needed support for the stretch run. The six players the club brought up to The Show cover nearly every area of the team. Among them are an infielder, [...]
Looking at Why the New York Yankees Will Make a »
In spite of this being one of the team's most turbulent seasons, the New York Yankees remain within striking distance of a spot in the American League playoffs. How they play in September will determine the Bombers' fate. With all of the injuries to key players (as well as their replacements), and the circus surrounding MLB's investigation into [...]
Yankees Play Guessing Game When It Comes to Phil »
Following another disappointing performance by 27-year-old hurler Phil Hughes, the New York Yankees are left wondering what pitcher they will be putting on the mound every fifth day. After the loss to the Toronto Blue Jays where the starter yielded three earned runs and seven hits in just four and two-thirds innings, MLB.COM beat writer Bryan Hoch [...]
New York Yankees: The 10 Worst Decisions of the Brian »
By any standard, Brian Cashman's career with the New York Yankees could be called a success, but over the course of his reign, there have been some less-than-successful signings and ill-advised trades. Since he became general manager in 1998, the team has won four World Series championships and six American League pennants. Along the way he [...]
Yankees: Joe Girardi’s Smartest Moves of the »
While many New York Yankees fans lament the team's current fourth place standing in the AL East, the fact that they remain in the hunt for a playoff berth in spite of numerous injuries to key players is overlooked. Manager Joe Girardi has had perhaps his finest season in keeping the Bombers above water, while facing challenges that would have [...]
Yankees: Joe Girardi’s Smartest Moves of the »
While many New York Yankees fans lament the team's current fourth place standing in the AL East, the fact that they remain in the hunt for a playoff berth in spite of numerous injuries to key players is overlooked. Manager Joe Girardi has had perhaps his finest season in keeping the Bombers above water, while facing challenges that would have [...]