Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/22/2014
Meet the latest Yankee International Signee, even with David Robertson the Yankees pen might be worse, Jason Grilli and Jimmy Rollins are good fits for the Yankees, and the search for a hitting coach...
View ArticleYankees make more 40-man roster mistakes before Rule 5 Draft
They've done it again. On the day the Yankees set their roster in time for the Rule 5 Draft next month, the team that decided to give Slade Heathcott and Jose Campos precious space on the 40-man roster...
View Article'The Bad News Bears': An Appreciation
I talk about my favorite baseball movie.There seem to be three acceptable answers when someone is asked "What is your favorite baseball movie?" You are allowed to say Bull Durham, Field of Dreams or...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/22/14: Cashman is a very noble man.
From sleeping on the streets for charity to once again rappelling down a building for charity, Brian Cashman knows how to give back in style. Either that, or he's searching high and low for a hitting...
View ArticleYankees Potential 1975 Free Agent Target: Catfish Hunter
Will the Yankees mark their first ever foray into Free Agency by signing the reigning Cy Young Award winner?1974 Statistics: 318.1 IP, 25-12 W-L, 2.49 ERA, 143 SO1975 Age: 29Position: Starting...
View ArticleThe Mystery of Ivan Nova
How will Nova pitch when he finally returns?So far, in only five big league seasons, Ivan Nova has turned in a very inconsistent career; a Jekyll and Hyde pitcher, you might say. Nova has had flashes...
View Article2014 Mets Season Review: Chris Young
It was another dud season for the one-time All-Star power hitter.After a disappointing year with the Oakland Athletics in 2013, the Mets decided to give Chris Young another shot, by signing him to a...
View ArticleScouting the 201X Free Agent Market: Shohei Otani
I want to preface this with the fact that I am not a scout, I just play one on the Internet. These are just observations from the young Japanese star's starts against the MLB “All-Stars,” so small...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/23/2014
Looking back at the 2013 Rule 5 Draft losses, Cashman discusses the roster, Randy Levine says that the Yankees will have offseason surprises Yes Network| Lou DiPietro: A look back at the Yankees 2013...
View ArticleYankees open to adding more than one starting pitcher
Brian Cashman has said that the Yankees are opening to adding more than one starting pitcher to the team during the offseason.Brian Cashman took an opportunity to speak to the media on Thursday night,...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/23/14: Football Open Thread
Still nothing happening on the Yankees homefront. However, football is being played today. Come join us and discuss it and whatever else might be on your mind. Pitchers and catchers report in 88...
View ArticleYankees rumors: New York has discussed Jason Grilli
The Yankees have had internal discussions about bringing in Jason GrilliDavid Robertson is a free agent, and in their attempt to build a better bullpen for the 2015 season, the Yankees are discussing...
View ArticleWhat should the Yankees' personnel strategy be?
With most of the big league roster still very much up in the air, what should the Yankees' plan be this winter?Depending on who you ask these days, the Yankees' lack of big name activity to start the...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/24/2014
Yankees and Astros battling for Robertson? Putting the IFA's in perspective.NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Could the Yankees and Astros be battling for David Robertson?It's About the Money | EJ Fagan: Putting...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 11/24/14: Odell Beckham Jr. is Spider-Man
In case you missed it last night, Odell Beckham Jr. has been confirmed to be Spider-Man. Also, in the baseball world, our arch nemesis from Boston have apparently made some major offseason...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Arizona Fall League in review
This year's Arizona Fall League Yankees had a wide variety of talent scattered amongst them–from top prospects to minor league fodder. Whether they performed well or clearly didn't accomplish much this...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Casey Janssen
Could the Yankees snatch a division rival's closer away from them this winter to boost their bullpen?2014 Statistics: 50 G, 45 2/3 IP, 25 saves, 3.94 IP, 4.14 FIP, 1.182 WHIP, 5.5 K/9, 1.4 BB/92015...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Kendrys Morales
Should the Yankees sign Kendrys Morales as a backup first baseman?2014 Statistics: .218/.274/.338, .271 wOBA, 72 wRC+, -1.7 fWAR2015 Age: 32 on 6/20Position: 1B/DHKendrys Morales has experienced a lot...
View ArticlePinstripe Q&A: A very Yankee Thanksgiving
Last year Eduardo Nunez burned the turkey, so he wasn't invited back.As Yankee fans, I want/assume that the Yankees players and staff spend every waking moment hanging out with each other. It's...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/25/14
New York Times | David Waldstein: Known in the past for making reactionary moves to big Red Sox signings, the current iteration of the Yankees choose to stick to their offseason plan instead.NJ.com |...
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