Yankees and Robinson Cano still far apart in contract negotiations
The Yankees met with Robinson Cano to hopefully negotiate a new contract. Previous talks have been stalled by Cano's demand for a 10-year, $300 million contract, while the Yankees have countered with a...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/27/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees and Robinson Cano still far apart in contract negotiationsBrian McCann: a catching tradition revitalizedYankees rumors: Carlos Beltran wants third year, team willing...
View ArticleDaily Red Sox Links: Will Middlebrooks, David Ross, Brian McCann
Today's links look at the patience being displayed by the Red Sox front office, a possible bounce-back year for Will Middlebrooks, and the Hall of Fame ballot.Despite the conversation this offseason...
View Article11/27 Indians news and notes: Pelfrey, the Hall of Fame ballot, and more
If you or I were a MLB pitcher not currently under contract, the Twins would have called by now. Aw crap, this means they could sign Jake... AND TEACH HIM HOW TO BUNT! NOOOOOO!Very Indians-relatedMLBTR...
View ArticleYankees Top Moments: (#3) Bucky F'in Dent vs. (#6) Line drive ends '62 World...
Which was the bigger moment: a stunning cap to a pennant race, or heartstopping Game 7 finish?The Pinstripe Alley Top Moments Tournament continues with the 1960-1979 period bracket. Vote for the moment...
View ArticleFree agents: Stop worrying about the money
The instinct is to question free agent contracts on the basis of duration and salaries, but the game's new economics require a new approach.Christmas has come early this offseason for several free...
View ArticleYankees Free Agent Target: Corey Hart
A lot of teams could be looking to buy low on the recovering slugger. Is he also a fit with the Yankees?It seems the Yankees are being linked to just about every high-priced free agent still left on...
View ArticleYankees trade target: Matt Kemp
With the Dodgers rumored to deal an outfielder, should the Yankees pounce on their star?The Dodgers have the most envied problem in all of baseball--the four outfielder problem. With the rise of Yasiel...
View ArticleYankees hire Matthew Krause to be team's new strength coach
The Yankees have hired a new strength and conditioning coach.The New York Yankees have hired Matthew Krause to be the team's new strength and conditioning coach, says George King of the New York...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez legal team accuses Anthony Bosch of cocaine use
A-Rod's legal eagles were and are attempting to diminish the credibility of the Biogenesis founder as a witness by tying him to other, more recreational illegal substances.The strategy employed by Alex...
View ArticleYankees trade target: Chase Headley
Could the Padres' Chase Headley solve the Yankees' third base dilemma?Among the more intriguing players, entering his final season before free agency, is Padres third baseman Chase Headley. While San...
View ArticleYankees rumors: New York targeting 2B Omar Infante, even if Cano re-signs
The Bombers like the versatility Infante provides and could go after him as added insurance at third base or short if the keystone is occupied.The New York Yankees are pursuing infielder Omar Infante...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: MiLB.com's organizational All-Star team
MiLB.com looked at every organization in baseball and picked out the best players at each position to represent an All-Star team for each. The Yankees' team included top prospects, middle-tier players,...
View ArticleYankees sign Brendan Ryan to a two-year deal with mutual option for 2016
The specifics for the Yankees' new deal with Brendan Ryan have been released. Are you sitting down? Ryan has been locked up for the 2014 and 2015 seasons and will also have a mutual option for 2016. He...
View ArticleYankees lose bullpen coach Mike Harkey to Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks are set to hireYankees bullpen coach Mike Harkey as their new pitching coach. An announcement is said to be coming on Monday. Harkey had been with the team since 2008, when Joe Girardi...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 11/28/13
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees lose bullpen coach Mike Harkey to DiamondbacksYankees sign Brendan Ryan to a two-year deal with mutual option for 2016Yankees Prospects: MiLB.com's organizational...
View ArticleMickey Rivers - Top 100 Angels #61
This is the FOURTHHalos Heaven offseason Top Angels list we have compiled. We did a Top 100 Angels list after the 2005 season (LINK) and another one after the 2008 season (LINK) and we published a book...
View ArticleAlfonso Soriano Deserves Some of Your Turkey Today
In 2013, Alfonso Soriano hit 30 home runs and collected 100 RBIs for the second consecutive season. Can the oldie-but-goodie outfielder make it three in a row in 2014? Last year on Thanksgiving, I...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving from Pinstripe Alley
As most of us in the United States take today off to spend with those we love while eating copious amounts of food, I'd like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of the staff...
View Article3 UP / 3 DOWN: 2014 Catcher Position
Let's take a look at some of the catchers around the league and discuss whether their fantasy value will be on the rise or decline in 2014.One of the most important elements of winning in fantasy...
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