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Projecting MLB Arrival Dates for Yankees 2013 Day 1 »
Day One of the 2013 MLB Draft saw the New York Yankees select four players to don the pinstripes.The first pick for the "Bombers" may one day cause long-time fans to resurrect memories of Graig Nettles or Mike Pagliarulo.At the 26th pick in the first round, the Yankees took this year's Big East Player of the Year Eric Jagielo out of Notre [...]
New York Yankees Trade Scenarios: Three Potential »
The New York Yankees' patchwork roster has somehow managed to stay at, or near, the top of the AL East despite continued injury setbacks. Now, as some of the bigger name stars get close to their returns to the Bronx, it is time for the team to use its newfound abundance of talent as leverage in deals in an attempt to get younger and lower its [...]
10 Things We Learned About the Yankees Through the »
The New York Yankees have surprised everyone with their ability to sit atop the AL East division in spite of significant injuries. As of this article, the club is tied with the Texas Rangers for the best record in the American League, and has yet to have contributions from Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez or Curtis [...]
Ranking the Greatest Pitching Performances in Yankees »
As the most storied franchise in Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees have been the beneficiaries of some outstanding pitching performances over the years.From Waite Hoyt to Whitey Ford to Ron Guidry to Mike Mussina to Mariano Rivera, the "Bombers" have had an embarrassment of riches on the mound. Those pitchers have helped define the [...]
New York Yankees: Winners and Losers from First Month »
Through the first month of the 2013 season, the New York Yankees have defined themselves as the team that overcomes setbacks.They knew coming into the regular season that the first month would be a challenge. With Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira all expected to be out until May 1, the club's prognosis was grim. As the [...]
New York Yankees Flaws Already Being Exposed »
The 2013 MLB season is well into its first month, and even though the New York Yankees are exceeding early expectations, some of the team's flaws are already bubbling to the surface.With injuries to key players like Derek Jeter, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson before Opening Day, many had written off the first two months for the [...]
Predicting Who Will Be the New York Yankees’ MVP »
The 2013 season is just 13 games deep and certainly not old enough to get a clear picture as to which teams will sit atop their divisions when all is said and done. That being said, in the New York Yankees case there is one player who has become the front-runner for the team's MVP award.Some true-blue Yankees fans will wince when they read [...]
New York Yankees Hottest Starts to the Season That »
The team is too old, too hurt and too overmatched, yet in spite of those opinions of so-called experts the Yankees have been able to ride blazing starts of some key players to a 4-4 record (one game out of first place in the East).Some of those "hot" players will cool off, but others have the potential to maintain the high level they began the [...]
Timetable, Predictions for Mark Teixeira’s »
All signs pointed to a bounce-back season for New York Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira until a wrist injury sidelined him prior to the World Baseball Classic. Now speculation as to when he will return to the "Bombers" is wide-ranging.2012 was a disappointment for "Tex" as he suffered through his least productive campaign in the Bronx. In [...]
10 Things We Learned About the New York Yankees During »
Spring training is baseball's timeless tradition that allows major league clubs the opportunity to learn about themselves, and this year has certainly taught the New York Yankees more than they expected.Manager Joe Girardi and GM Brian Cashman have been kept busy with constant personnel issues. From the evaluation of upcoming talents like [...]