‘NY Yankees’ Archives
ALDS 2010: Five Things We Learned »
So far in the 2010 ALDS we have seen one series dominated by a perennial powerhouse, and another series go back-and-forth between two teams with little postseason history.The New York Yankees of course finished off another sweep of the Minnesota Twins Saturday, marking the second straight year they did so.In the other series we saw the Texas [...]
New York Yankees News: Hughes, Joba, Jeter, Burnett, »
The Yankees took yesterday and today off and won’t begin working out to prepare for the ALCS until tomorrow, which is also when they will find out who their opponent is. The Rays and the Rangers are currently tied at two games apiece and wrap up their series tomorrow night. Here are some notes: That was the first time the Yankees advanced [...]
Johnny Damon Wants to Come Back to New York Yankees »
Via the NY Post: Johnny Damon will be wearing a new hat next season and he is very open to it having NY on the front of it. “I would love to have that as an option,” Damon told The Post when asked if Johnny II in The Bronx were a possibility. “It would be very exciting to go back there.” Damon was informed by the Tigers [...]
New York Yankees: Six Days Off ‘Til ALCS Against »
The New York Yankees are on their way to another ALCS after sweeping the Minnesota Twins for the second postseason in a row. Phil Hughes, in his first postseason start, pitched a gem on Saturday night, going seven solid innings and allowing no runs to score. It was a real boost for the team going forward. It provided a sigh of relief for skipper [...]
Yankees and Phillies Headed to LCS: Which Matchups »
Half of each Championship Series puzzle is now complete with the Yankees sweeping the Twins and the Phillies sweeping the Reds. There are a couple of games left to decide which teams will advance for the rights to go to the World Series. Let's take a look at which matchups would favor the Yankees and Phillies more entering the final three days of [...]
MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Starters NY Yankees Can Pursue If »
The New York Yankees have advanced to the ALCS this year and made themselves known as a team that can win year in and year out. The Yankees could wrap up the season with another World Series win or a loss to whomever they have to play in the ALCS.Either way, the Yankees already have the reputation of going hard in the offseason for some of the top [...]
Jose Molina Can Help the New York Yankees Save Their »
The 35-year-old veteran backup catcher, Jose Molina, can be the difference maker for the New York Yankees, if general manager Brian Cashman thinks of going after him. Baseball fans might wonder why anyone would want an aging backup catcher who hits in the low .200s. First of all, he has won two World Series Championships with the 2002 Los Angeles [...]
2010 MLB Playoffs: New York Yankees’ Mariano »
Every year we hear the same whispers: "How much longer can Mo last?" Because it's such an infrequent occurrence, anytime he blows a save, the doubters surface with their proclamations of Mariano's imminent demise. At a point in his life where most of his peers are playing golf, or delving into post-playing-career business ventures, the inimitable [...]
MLB Playoffs 2010: New York Yankees Finish Off »
As the Yankees faded down the stretch this season, many fans scrambling for any semblance of hope pointed back to 2000.That was the year New York lost 18 of 21 games to close out September, their 87 wins still enough to win the division thanks to a little late period "Curse of the Bambino" action.Those Yankees seemed bored by it all, a bunch of [...]
Could Jim Thome Be a Nice Fit With the New York »
Veteran Jim Thome's season ended yesterday when the Minnesota Twins were swept by the New York Yankees.With Thome having no contract this offseason, and amid rumors of whether he'll return for another season, could Yankees general manager Brian Cashman make a move for him?At the age of 40, he proved that he can still produce, hitting 25 home runs [...]