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Why the Yankees Will Go Nowhere in 2012 Without a »
There's no one that divides the passions of a fanbase more than Alex Rodriguez does with New York Yankees faithful, yet there may be no one more critical to their team's success.Rodriguez has been a lightning rod since joining the Yankees in 2004. The 10-year, $275 million contract he signed in 2007 created high expectations for the former [...]
Cole Hamels: Why the New York Yankees Must Make a Hard »
At the MLB All-Star break, the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies sit on opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to "buyers" and "sellers" prior to the trade deadline. The Yankees have the best record in baseball, yet the team and its fans know that they are walking a tightrope when it comes to starting pitching. Already they [...]
Is Ivan Nova Ready to Reclaim the No. 2 Starter Spot »
He burst onto the MLB scene for the New York Yankees in 2011, winning 16 games and throwing for a respectable 3.70 ERA in his first full major league season. As a 24-year-old Ivan Nova displayed confidence, poise under pressure, and consistency in establishing himself within the Yankee rotation.The question now is not whether he can remain [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: Garza or Dempster, Who’s the »
With the mid-point of the season close at hand and trades already being made (Kevin Youkilis), the watch is on as to who the New York Yankees may attempt to acquire for the second half run.It has been no secret that GM Brian Cashman's philosophy is that a team can never have too much pitching. The 2012 Yankees certainly reflect that strategy [...]
David Robertson: How Return to Yankees Impacts the »
The recent return of David Robertson to the New York Yankees provides the team's already strong bullpen with an added weapon, and it could mean the difference between a wild-card berth and a division title.After pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning against the Seattle Mariners on May 11th, Robertson suffered an oblique injury that landed [...]
6 Reasons Nick Swisher’s On-Base Percentage Has »
Nick Swisher is struggling. The New York Yankees right fielder is hitting .247, and that is his lowest batting average since 2008—the year before he joined the "Bombers".Even more shocking is Swisher's sudden drop in on-base percentage. Over his career, the Bronx Bomber's OBP has been .357. This season it currently sits at [...]
Point/Counterpoint: Why This Is Not a Make or Break »
Many in the media have deemed this a critical season in the career of the New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes. Some, as Jon Lane of the YESnetwork says in his "Point/Counterpoint" article on the subject, suggest this is a make or break season for the Yankee starter.A closer look will reveal a different conclusion. Since he first set foot [...]
10 Keys to Turning Around Ivan Nova’s Shocking »
The 2012 season has not shaped up the way Ivan Nova or the New York Yankees had hoped. While it is still early in June, there is time for the young pitcher to turn things around.2011 was the first full season for the 25-year old hurler, and after going 16 -4 with a 3.70 ERA, expectations for Nova were set very high.To date, the results have been [...]
Projecting Where the New York Yankees Would Be Now »
There were other choices.Many New York Yankee fans clamored for heroes of the past. Johnny Damon was waiting for the call, and Hideki Matsui, the World Series RBI machine, remained a free agent. Vladimir Guerrero openly lobbied for the available designated hitter role.Quietly, in the background, Raul Ibanez remained ready and ultimately [...]
10 Explanations for Curtis Granderson Abandoning the »
He has averaged 19 stolen bases over the past five seasons, including 25 swipes in 2011. Every year Curtis Granderson seems to be a 30/30 threat as he combines great power with great speed. This year has been a different story.Through 44 games, Granderson has only one stolen base in three attempts.This article will examine 10 possible [...]