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New York Yankees Offseason: Mariano Rivera’s »
Mariano Rivera is the best closer in the history of Major League Baseball. That's not an opinion, that's a bona fide fact, accepted and defended by anyone who can be considered a baseball fan. Mariano Rivera, however, is also a very old baseball player. Again, a simple fact. At age 42, it's just not possible for him to be the same pitcher he [...]
NY Yankees News: A Brief Look at New Addition Chad »
The New York Yankees always make at least a little splash before the trade deadline every season, and it looks like Cashman and Co. have started to make moves once again in 2012.The Yankees acquired righty reliever Chad Qualls from the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon for cash (obviously) and a player to be named later.This move for [...]
New York Yankees: 4 Ways the Yankees Can Have a »
Well, June is officially over, folks, and I don't think anyone's more sad to see it go than the New York Yankees. New York definitely found their stride this month, but even with a 20-7 record, the Yanks still had quite a roller-coaster June.Losing CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte isn't good no matter how you slice it, and other pieces of this [...]
David Robertson in the 8th Inning Will Be the Spark »
David Robertson is out for at least another two weeks with his rib injury, but that doesn't mean the Yankees are panicking right now when it comes to their bullpen.Not when when current closer Rafael Soriano is converting every save opportunity thrown his way. At least for right now, the Yankees can focus a little less on that and deal with some [...]
Ivan Nova: Can He Break the Recent Yankees Pitching »
Ivan Nova is pretty damn good.His 16-4 record and 3.70 ERA this past campaign has solidified that. Sure, he's still a little rough around the edges, and he should thank God that he's got the Yankees' mega-lineup to back him up, but there's no denying that this kid has the potential to be one of the best pitchers in the entire league.As of right [...]
King Felix in NY: A Few Things to Consider »
It's another early offseason for the New York Yankees, so you all know what that means.It's time for General Manager Brian Cashman to whip out his wallet, work some magic and put some more big time names in pinstripes. For many Yanks fans out there, there's no bigger or more realistic name out there than Mariners Ace Felix Hernandez.The Yanks [...]