The Influence of Money in MLB, 1985-2014
In 2014, for the 21st straight year, the Yankees finished ahead of the Jays in the AL East standings. In 2014, for the 21st straight year, the Yankees had a higher payroll than the Jays. 1993 was the...
View ArticleYankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Brett Gardner
As one of the Yankees' top offensive producers this year, Brett Gardner traded in some of his traditional skills to hit for more power. Grade: B+2014 Statistics: .256/.327/.422, 17 HR, 21 SB, 110 wRC+,...
View ArticleYankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Jake Cave
An underrated name heading into the season, the 21-year-old played his way into the top prospect picture with an excellent 2014.Grade: B+2014 Statistics: .294/.351/.414, 28 doubles, 9 triples, 7 homers...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Prime candidates for the 2015 Pulaski Yankees
An early look at which prospects might be on the 2015 Pulaski YankeesAs we all know at this point, the Yankees will be creating a new rookie ball team for the 2015 season. As part of the Appalachian...
View ArticleYankees interested in re-signing Chase Headley
Bringing back Headley could spell the end of Alex Rodriguez's run as the Yankees' third baseman. The Yankees' infield has been mired in uncertainty over the past couple years, so it makes sense that...
View ArticleYankees rumors: New York likely to pass on Yasmani Tomas
Cuban slugger Yasmani Tomas is expected to sign with an MLB team after holding a September showcase in the Dominican Republic, but the Yankees are unlikely to sign the outfielder this offseason....
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/8/2014
2015 free agent qualifying offer set, the AFL opens, and Greg Bird excelsMLB Trade Rumors | Jeff Todd:The qualifying offer to pending MLB free agents has officially been set at $15.3 million.MLB.com |...
View ArticleYankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Shane Greene
Has Shane Greene solidified a spot in the 2015 rotation?Grade: B2014 MLB Statistics: 14 GS, 78.2 IP, 3.78 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 9.3 K/9, 3.3 BB/92014 AAA Statistics: 13 GS, 66.1 IP, 4.61 ERA, 3.40 FIP, 7.7...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 10/8/14: The Championship Series is set
For the ALCS, it will be the Royals vs. the Orioles. For the NLCS, it will be the Giants vs. the Cardinals. One you've seen recently. The other you have not.Comments of the DayFirst COTD award goes to...
View ArticleYankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Ian Clarkin
With a successful 2014 under-his-belt, the Yankees pitching prospect has established himself as the systems top lefty.Grade: A-2014 Statistics: 16 GS, 70 IP, 3.12 ERA, 3.28 FIP, 9.0 K/9, 2.8 BB/92014...
View ArticleShould the Yankees pursue Pablo Sandoval?
With A-Rod an unknown commodity after a year away from baseball, should the Yankees go after the Kung Fu Panda to help them out at the hot corner?While they might not admit it publicly, going into next...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/9/2014
Why the Yankees might pass on Yasmani Tomas; Cashman begins the offseason as usual; Yankees among most surprising playoff lineup movesNew York Post | George King III: Questions about Yasmani Tomas'...
View ArticleYankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Chase Headley
After being traded from San Diego, Chase Headley turned out to be an offensive bright spot in the Yankees' lineup. Grade: B+2014 Statistics: .243/.328/.372, 13 HR, 103 wRC+, 4.4 fWAR2015 Contract...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 10/9/14: This "no baseball" thing kinda sucks
Two days in a row with no baseball. It sucks. Comments of the DayThis post wins Harlan both the COTD award and the GOTD award for being the absolute perfect response to Ryan Dempster announcing his...
View ArticleYankees 2014 Roster Report Card: Taylor Dugas
Look out for Taylor Dugas in spring training 2015.Grade: B-2014 Statistics: .299/.399/.390 between Double-A and Triple-A2014 Level/Roster Status: Triple-A/Non-40If you've never heard of Taylor Dugas, I...
View ArticleOrioles close to an extension for shortstop J.J. Hardy, no longer a Yankees...
Well, the shortstop free agent market just got a lot uglier.Today is a rare quiet day in October for baseball, as the Orioles and Royals prepare to start the ALCS Friday and the Giants and Cardinals...
View ArticleJ.J. Hardy to be extended by Orioles, but timing could be bad
The two-time Gold Glover reportedly gets a new contract, but is the day before the ALCS the right time?Multiple reports on Thursday afternoon had the Baltimore Orioles and shortstop J.J. Hardy close to...
View ArticleWhich offseason moves should the Yankees make first?
Where will the money truck be headed to first?For the second straight season the New York Yankees failed to make the playoffs, which is reason enough for Yankee fans to riot, loot, and destroy...
View ArticleYogi Berra museum robbed!
The Yankee legend's museum was broken into late Tuesday evening and thieves made off with numerous valuables, including his World Series rings and love letters to his beloved wife.In some very...
View ArticleFish Bites: Scouts confident in Jose Fernandez's future
As Jose Fernandez started his throwing program, Major League scouts are confident he will have success following Tommy John surgery. Plus links on Derek Dietrich and Nathan Eovaldi.-Marlins Rumors:...
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