2015 Hall of Fame Ballot: Pedro Martinez
A look back at a glittering career and how it intersected with the New York Yankees.Career Statistics:2827.1 IP, 409 GS, 10.04 K/9, 2.42 BB/9, 2.91 FIP, 87.1 fWAR (16th among pitchers all-time)Years...
View ArticleSan Francisco Giants increasing pursuit of Chase Headley
After losing Pablo Sandoval, the club is looking to sign Headley to play third base. After losing Pablo Sandoval to free agency, the San Francisco Giants are looking for a new third baseman, and Chase...
View ArticleWashington Nationals likely to trade Tyler Clippard
The 29-year old reliever could be pitching out of a different squad's bullpen in 2015.With the Yankees signing Andrew Miller on Friday afternoon, the market for late inning setup options has quickly...
View ArticleBlue Jays rumoured to "love" closer David Robertson
Quick: name all the Blue Jays pitchers who recorded a save in 2014.In descending order by the number of saves: Casey Janssen (25), Brett Cecil (5), Sergio Santos (5), Aaron Loup (4), Aaron Sanchez (3),...
View ArticleCould health be the Yankees' key to success in 2015?
Recent history shows that the key to more Yankees wins is simply a healthy team.It's probably no surprise that the disappointment over the last two years has coincided with the two most populous Yankee...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 12/7/14: Yankees' Saturday not as exciting as...
The Yankees made some big acquisitions on Friday. They decided to take Saturday off to cool down. Today, perhaps they'll watch some football along with the rest of us. Pitchers and catchers report in...
View ArticleDoes Jon Lester or Max Scherzer make more sense for the Yankees?
If the Yankees are going to sign one of the top free agent pitchers on the market, does Scherzer or Lester make more sense?Now that the Yankees have traded away Shane Greene in a three-way deal with...
View ArticleYankees sign Andrew Miller: Analyzing past free agent bullpen signings
Looking back at some of the past free agent bullpen signings show some reward, but significant bust potential as well.On Friday, the Yankees made history with Andrew Miller, inking the dominant...
View ArticleDaily Red Sox Links: Jon Lester, Andrew Miller, Shane Victorino
Today's links look at finding a new elite reliever, what to do at the Winter Meetings, and possible issues with Shane Victorino.After missing out on Andrew Miller to the Yankees, the Red Sox are on the...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 12/8/14
Let's play GM; five questions for Cashman; how will Andrew Miller succeed in pinstripes and should the Yankees let Chase Headley walk? Sports on Earth | Adam Berry: Picture yourself as the Yankees GM:...
View ArticleThe rise of Milbetrob? Why bringing back David Robertson makes more sense...
With Andrew Miller in the fold, keeping David Robertson would turn the Yankees' bullpen into...a monster. On Friday the Yankees came to terms with Andrew Miller on a four-year, $36 million contract...
View ArticleYankees prospects: Baseball Prospectus 2015 top 10
Baseball Prospectus has released their top 10 Yankees prospect list for the coming 2015 season and it includes all the names you've come to expect over the last few months. Well, mostly:OF Aaron...
View ArticleYankees rumors: New York believed to be willing to give Chase Headley and/or...
The Yankees are believed to be willing to bring back third baseman Chase Headley and/or closer David Robertson on a four-year deal as long as the price is right. Their willingness to go four years is...
View ArticlePinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 69: Didi Gregorius and the first big moves of...
It's been awhile since we last recorded a podcast, but a very busy Friday by the Yankees led to a bit of a roster shakeup that necessitated a return to the podcast airwaves, whether you like it or not!...
View ArticlePinstripe Q&A: How would you impress the big name free agents?
Maybe you could take them to Derek Jeter's Taco Hole?This week has seen the Yankees make some pretty big moves. They signed Andrew Miller and traded for a shortstop in Didi Gregorius. But there are...
View ArticleNYY, AZ, and DET make another 3-way trade involving 4 players
The Tigers find their fifth starter, the Yankees fill Jeter's mammoth shoes, and Arizona loads up on all the prospects involved in the deal.Nearly five years ago exactly, the Arizona Diamondbacks, New...
View ArticleDavid Robertson reportedly signs four-year deal with the Chicago White Sox
The Yankees have reportedly lost free agent closer David Robertson to the Chicago White Sox on a four-year deal in excess of $40 million, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Yankees were...
View ArticleDavid Robertson, White Sox agree to 4-year, $40 million contract, per report
The White Sox bolstered their bullpen in a big way at the Winter Meetings with the addition of the best closer on the market.One of the top relievers on this year's free-agent market, David Robertson,...
View ArticleWhite Sox sign David Robertson
Chicago White Sox have signed former New York Yankees closer David Robertson to a 4 year, $46 million dollar contract.Robertson gets $46M for 4 yrs. Bob nightengale 1st with chisox — Jon Heyman...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 12/9/14
Lester decision should come soon; thoughts on the Golden Era Ballot; Prado and the shift; comparing Headley and EllsburyBuster Olney | ESPN: The Jon Lester decision should be announced on Tuesday, with...
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