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New York Yankees: Offseason Shows They Don’t »
It’s hard not to hate the New York Yankees. With 27 World Series titles and the ability to sign any top-notch player of their choice, the New York Yankees is a team everybody loves to hate. Having the highest payroll in baseball of $196,854,630, it is no wonder why the Yankees have been so victorious in the past. Known for pulling out their [...]
Robinson Cano and New York Yankees Five Best “Red »
When deciding which rivalry in baseball is the fiercest, there is one that comes first to every baseball fans mind, the rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox.With New York and Boston being rivals from the start, it was not until Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees that their rivalry started to [...]
Derek Jeter: It’s Time for the New York Yankees »
Two weeks into the 2011 season and Derek Jeter has yet to redeem himself from his disappointing 2010 slump. The future hall of famer, who once possessed the qualities of speed, power and consistency, has contributed endlessly to the New York Yankees, leading them to five monumental World Series wins. Unfortunately, after years of playing up to [...]
New York Yankees: How Curtis Granderson Missing Time »
The Yankees just can’t catch a break. After dealing with an ailing Joba Chamberlain, Sergio Mitre and Greg Golson this spring, the oblique strain is back and is now affecting key player Curtis Granderson. The right muscle strain caused the hitter to be scratched from the lineup on Tuesday and may deprive Granderson of participating in [...]
New York Yankees: 10 Things That Need to Happen for »
Over a year ago, the New York Yankees were World Series champions, an honor every team in baseball strives for each year. To become the best team in baseball, like the Yankees have been considered many times before, it takes hard work, dedication and composure on the field. All of these characteristics and more were seen by the Yankees in [...]
AJ Burnett and Erik Bedard Dominate: Product of Spring »
A.J Burnett and Erik Bedard have each had their share of slumps in the past. Between Burnett’s inability to pitch precisely and Bedard’s shoulder problems drastically affecting his performance, it seems these two pitchers share more in common than they would like. However, despite their struggles, there is finally a light at the end of [...]
MLB Predictions: Why the Yankees Won’t Be Able »
With the last two spots of the starting rotation still vacant, many wonder if top-pitching prospects Manny Banuelos and Dellin Betances will be considered for the job. According to Cashman, that would be a no. “Betances and Banuelos aren’t earning spots in the rotation out of spring training,” Cashman told the New York Daily [...]
New York Yankees: Projecting the Full Starting Lineup »
After an embarrassing ALCS loss to the Rangers, their inability to sign key players and losing both Kerry Wood and the heart of the New York Yankees, Andy Pettitte, the Yankees have had an offseason filled with both disappointment and discouragement. With questionable pitchers (A.J. Burnett) and players (Derek Jeter) not playing up to par, the [...]
New York Yankees Pursue Francisco Liriano: Examining »
With preparations for the 2011 baseball season in full force, Brian Cashman has yet to check off one thing on his list, a dominant starting rotation. It seems as if the Yankees have been receiving bad news after the other this off-season. With Cliff Lee deciding to turn down the Yankees generous offer to sign with the Phillies and Andy Pettitte [...]
MLB Power Rankings: The 20 Greatest Hitters in New »
With 27 World Series championships and 40 American League pennants, the New York Yankees are the most decorated and prestigious team in baseball.But how did the Yankees manage to win all of these pennant races, World Series titles and the reputation of being the best club in baseball? The answer to that question is simple. The Yankees not only [...]