‘NY Yankees’ Archives
New York Yankees: Some Good Advice to GM Brian Cashman »
All those who are New York Yankee fans remember the frustration we felt with the stupid Joba Rules a couple of years ago. For those who may not remember, the Yankee brass, led by general manager Brian Cashman, decided they were going to limit the number of innings Joba Chamberlain would pitch as a starter. Joba had been a starting pitcher in [...]
New York Yankees: Maybe the Offseason Wasn’t »
So this past winter, the Yankees off-season plan was built mainly around the signing of Cliff Lee.When he turned down a guaranteed seven-year deal for somewhere around $158 million from the Yankees to return to the Philadelphia Phillies for a five-year deal for about $125 million, many fans didn't know what the Yankees next move would be.In fact, [...]
MLB Trade Ideas: 5 Reasons the Yankees and Angels Are »
The Los Angeles Angels currently have the fourth-highest payroll in Major League Baseball. This is uncharted territory for a team not known to spend big. On the other hand, the Yankees have always had a huge payroll. The team generates a tremendous amount of money and they can pay players more than most teams in baseball. The Yankees have a [...]
A Petition to J. Thomas Schieffer and Major League »
Dear J. Thomas Schieffer and Major League Baseball, The undersigned hereby petition you to award the Giants fan that was put into a coma, Bryan Stow, the full funds needed for recovery from the Dodgers’ coffers who did not provide adequate security. As a witness and attendee to the Opening Night game, I hereby testify and can confirm [...]
New York Yankee Fans: More Reasons Not to Trade for »
Discussions have continued since the failure of the New York Yankees to land Cliff Lee in the offseason that the Yankees must trade for an ace starting pitcher. Most Yankee fans salivate about the possibility of getting Cy Young winner, Felix Hernandez from the hapless Seattle Mariners. Let's take a look at how significant a Cy Young winner or [...]
New York Yankees: Rafael Soriano’s Excuses Are »
New York Yankees fans enter every season with larger than life expectations. With the most storied franchise in sports, it's easy to understand why.Every offseason acquistion is the best available; every trade rumor involves the biggest names.Yes, it's safe to say that Yankees fans expect the best and have often received it.It was no different [...]
Derek Jeter and for the Love of the Fist Pump »
I don’t know if you guys caught the preview of Ian O’Connor’s book, The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter, on ESPN, but it provided a really interesting glimpse into the strained relationship between Brian Cashman and the Yankees’ All-Star shortstop. You should read the whole piece; it offers insight on [...]
New York Yankees: Pitching Turns a Corner, but Offense »
When the White Sox came into the Bronx, they were going through a stretch where they lost nine of their last 10 games and averaged less than two runs per game. On the other hand, the Yankees were firing on all cylinders, having just scored 21 runs in two games against Baltimore. The White Sox continue to struggle at the plate but have been [...]
New York Yankees: Rafael Soriano, Bullpen Fail Yet »
In what is quickly becoming a disturbing trend, the Yankee bullpen blew up yet again. While Rafael Soriano has been the poster boy of bullpen futility, Joba Chamberlain has seen his fair share of bullpen mishaps and even the great Mariano Rivera has blown two consecutive saves. The highly talked about and ridiculously expensive trio designed [...]
Russell Martin: Why Yankees’ Surprise Star May »
New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman has had a bull’s eye on his chest since before I can remember—both from opposing fans attacking his spending habits and impatient fans attacking any missed opportunity. Though many criticisms of his pitching decisions are warranted, his ability to make moves without writing the big check has been [...]