‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees Likely Going With a Three-Man »
Via the NY Post: If you listened closely enough between manager Joe Girardi’s lines yesterday, it was easy to believe the Yankees will use three starters in the ALDS. And that’s fine with CC Sabathia, the only starter who would be affected by short rest. While Girardi said a final decision won’t be made until today when he [...]
True New York Yankees Fans’ Dirty Little Secret »
Now that the regular season has concluded and the playoffs are about to begin, you're going to notice a lot of new Yankees fans suddenly showing up around the office.You'll realize this when Hal From Accounting saunters in at 9:00 9:15 with a Yankees cap awkwardly affixed to his skull and a big smile on his face. Just 45 minutes earlier, Hal was [...]
New York Yankees Start Postseason in Minnesota on »
The New York Yankees had a rough September, posting a 14-16 record for the month, and finalized it by losing the AL East to the Tampa Bay Rays. Regardless, getting closer to the goal of repeating entails making the postseason and that first step has been accomplished. Coming in as the wild card team has not fared well for the Yankees in the past, [...]
MLB Playoff Predictions: Ranking The Top 25 Players in »
The 2010 MLB postseason has finally arrived.After 162 games of scratching and clawing through the league, only eight teams remain. Each club has gotten here because of the supreme talent on its team.Each team remaining has at least two players that are in the top tier of the league. Expect these 25 players to have the biggest impact in October. [...]
Curtis Granderson Experiencing Rebirth Just in Time »
When the New York Yankees traded for Curtis Granderson in the offseason, expectations surrounding the 29-year-old outfielder were high. Fantasy owners anticipated a monster season in the home run haven of Yankee Stadium, while team officials believed his disappointing 2009 was a mirage and thought they were acquiring one of the best young center [...]
World Series 2010: 10 Reasons Why The New York Yankees »
World Series 2010: 10 reasons why the Yankees will win the 2010 World Series, despite entering the playoffs resembling anything close to a Championship Team. By Darcy Fournier The New York Yankees, complete with a questionable starting rotation, an inconsistent bullpen and an aging, beat up lineup are once again set to square off against younger, [...]
New York Yankees Win American League Wild Card, Face »
After the Yankees' loss to the Boston Red Sox, the focus on their playoff picture has become clearer. Entering the day, the American League East Division title was still up in the air. The Yankees and Rays were tied on top of the American League East standings. A few hours later, the Red Sox handed the Yankees an 8-4 loss. This means that [...]
New York Yankees Settle for AL Wild Card »
The Yankees fell behind the Red Sox early and could not mount a comeback as they lost to the Red Sox 8-4 in Fenway for the final game of the season. Here are some highlights: The loss means that the Yankees cannot win the division. Even if they end up in a tie with the Rays, they won more games head-to-head and would be awarded the AL East [...]
MLB Rumors: Joe Torre’s Next Managing »
ESPN is reporting that it is looking like Joe Torre will not be managing in the Major Leagues again. The Yankees and Mets could have job openings in the winter, but Tony Jackson is reporting that most likely those will be passed up. Instead, Jackson writes, Torre could be managing a team compiled of some of the best players in the Major Leagues [...]
The Yankees Playoff Rotation With The Best Chance of »
You can say a lot of things about the New York Yankees. They've got the most money, their offense is unbeatable, the list goes on and on. However, one thing you can't say is that their starters are a lock every time they take the mound. A.J. Burnett has been up and down, Hughes has been shaky but good for the most part, and Javier [...]