Yankees rumors: Yanks possibly interested in a Nick Swisher reunion?
With the Indians seeking to trade him, could Swish end up back in the Bronx?Here's a bit of an odd rumor that emerged late last night--the Yankees might want Nick Swisher to return to Yankee Stadium in...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/19/14: So keep your head up, Billy Butler
The Oakland Athletics just gave Billy Butler a three year, $30 million dollar deal. That's a bold strategy, Billy Beane. Let's see how it plays out. Pitchers and catchers report in 92 days.While not...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Colby Rasmus
The talented but enigmatic outfielder is an intriguing reclamation project, but likely for some other team. 2014 Statistics: 376 PA, .225/.287/.448, 18 HR, 4 SB, .321 wOBA, 103 wRC+, 0.6 fWAR2015 Age:...
View ArticleAre the Yankees playing it safe or just playing it coy?
The Yankees haven't been part of free agent headlines so far. Have they changed their philosophy or are they waiting for the right time to strike?In the early stages of the 2014-15 MLB offseason, it...
View ArticlePreparing the Yankees for the 2014 Rule 5 Draft
It's nearly that time again. The offseason is already well underway, but things don't really start to heat up until the winter meetings in December. Part of that kickoff is the Rule 5 Draft where teams...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/20/2014
All of us @Pinstripe Alley, send our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of former scout, pitching coach and first-round pick Jeff Taylor.ESPN | Andrew Marchand: According to one NL exec,...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Chris Capuano
Will Chris Capuano find himself in pinstripes again?2014 Statistics: (NYY) 65.2 IP, 4.25 ERA, 3.85 FIP, 7.5K/9, 2.6 BB/9, 0.2 WAR Age: 36Position: Left-handed starter/reliever The Yankees' starting...
View Article2015 MLB Free Agent Profile: Chase Headley
Once thought to be an up-and-coming star after a breakout 2012, Chase Headley is looking to reverse course after two subpar seasons. It won't happen with the Mets.It's not that Chase Headley is a poor...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Torii Hunter
What would the Boss do? Sign the geriatric Hunter, probably.2014 Statistics: 142 G, .286/.319/.446, 33 2B, 17 HR, 113 wRC+, 0.3 fWAR2015 Age: 39 (born 7/18/1975)Position: Right field/Designated...
View ArticleYankees sign international prospect Bryan Emery
Get in, loser, we're going shopping (for more international prospects).The Yankees international spending spree continues, as according to Ben Badler at Baseball America, they have signed yet another...
View ArticleYankees seen as the favorites for Yoan Moncada
Will Yoan Moncada be the latest International Free Agent signing?It appears that the Yankees are continuing their assault on the international free agent market, as Ben Badler of Baseball America is...
View ArticleYankees add Tyler Austin, Mason Williams, Danny Burawa, and Branden Pinder to...
The Yankees made some adjustments to their 40-man roster to prepare for the Rule 5 Draft.Yesterday, Jason wrote a helpful article detailing all the Yankees' candidate for the upcoming Rule 5 Draft....
View ArticleKevin Long claims Brian McCann's disappointing season with the Yankees was...
Kevin Long recently discussed why he thinks McCann struggled in his first season with the Yankees.When the Yankees signed Brian McCann to contract worth five years and $85 million, it was expected that...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/21/2014
Prospects protected, Zelous ejected, Shortstop trade rumors have stalled, and Randy Levine talksESPN New York | Andrew Marchand: The Yankees protected four prospects from the Rule 5 draft, they also...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Francisco Rodriguez
Is K-Rod a potential replacement for D-Rob?2014 Statistics: 68 IP, 69 G, 3.04 ERA, 4.50 FIP, 44 SV, 9.7 K/9, 2.4 BB/9, 1.5 fWAR2015 Age: 33Position: Right-handed relief pitcherApparently the New York...
View ArticleA review of the tactics MLB has used to try and speed up the game this Fall
MLB spotted plenty of flaws in its first round of improvements, but the direction is the right one.This fall, MLB dedicated its Arizona Fall League to testing a host of trial rules all designed to...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/21/14: Yoan Moncada. Get it done, Cash
Until anyone can present me with a legit reason not to sign Yoan Moncada, the Yankees need to be all in on him. The puns alone are worth the price. Pitchers and catchers report in 90 days.The Yankees...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Corey Hart
Could the Yankees take a chance to provide Mark Teixeira with some backup?2014 Statistics: 255 PA, .203/.271/.319, 6 HR, 70 wRC+, -1.2 fWAR2015 Age: 33Position: Right-handed first baseman and right...
View ArticleThe Yankees' current 40-man roster tree and the Ruben Rivera/Aaron Judge...
How do the Yankees' current roster spots date back, and how are the two outfield prospects related 23 years apart?Over at Grantland yesterday, Ben Lindbergh put together a pretty tremendous article...
View ArticleWhat should the Yankees do with Austin Romine?
Now that the Yankees have traded Cervelli, what does this mean for Austin Romine?The Yankees have finally traded Francisco Cervelli and now the backup catching role is a wide open race between Austin...
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