Yankees Prospect Profile: Rob Refsnyder
Can this former outfielder improve on his second base defense in the upper levels of the minor leagues in 2014?Background:The Yankees selected Rob Refsnyder in the fifth round of the 2012 draft out of...
View ArticleYankees prospects: Manny Banuelos could make team as a reliever
There's a chance Yankees' prospect Manny Banuelos could make the team as a reliever, despite missing two years due to elbow problems.According to the dynamic duo of Andrew Marchand and Wallace Matthews...
View ArticleIt's time to give the Dolans their due
Larry and Paul Dolan have taken the brunt of Cleveland fan frustration over the years, but it is time for Cleveland fans to recognize that this ownership group has done a lot right.We're all Indians...
View ArticlePinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 35: Hot Garbage
There was essentially no Yankees news over the last two weeks aside from non-roster invitee news, but we recorded a podcast anyway. It was bold.No Yankees news? Over it. Nothing much from MLB as a...
View ArticleYankees Hot stove: Making a case to keep Ichiro
Despite his shortcomings and the trade rumors, there actually is a case to be made to keep Ichiro Suzuki in 2014.Aside from a solid season from Brett Gardner, to go along with two awesome months from...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/6/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyYankees Hot stove: Making a case to keep IchiroPinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 35: Hot GarbageYankees prospects: Manny Banuelos could make team as a relieverYankees Prospect...
View ArticleTroy Glaus - Top 100 Angels #12
The MVP of the 2002 World Series#12 - TROY GLAUS, 3BPerhaps the only good thing to come out of the terrible 79-91 1996 Anaheim Angels season was the third pick in the June, 1997 draft. They chose Troy...
View ArticleThis Day in Marlins History: Al Leiter traded
Sixteen years ago, the Marlins traded Al Leiter to the New York Mets for three prospects.On February 6, 1998, the Marlins fire sale after the 1997 championship continued. On that date, the Marlins...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Dillon Gee
The right-handed pitcher looks to improve after his best season in the big leagues.Despite a 6.34 ERA through his first ten starts last season, Dillon Gee had the best year of his major league career....
View ArticleYankees Prospect Profile: Francisco Rondon
Despite his good stuff, Francisco Rondon's poor command cost him his 40-man roster spot. Maybe 2014 will the be the year Rondon puts it all together?Background:Francisco Rondon, a hard throwing lefty...
View ArticleWhat to expect from Michael Pineda in 2014
Michael Pineda was excellent as a member of the Seattle Mariners in 2011, but thanks to a torn labrum in his pitching shoulder, we haven't seen him since. Could he be a factor in 2014?Michael Pineda...
View ArticleYankees Hot Stove: Will New York trade their prospects?
The Yankees have been aggressive in free agency, but not yet in the trade market. How committed are they to hanging on to their prospects?When comparing the Yankees last two offseasons, last year's and...
View ArticleYankees Prospect Profile: Gary Sanchez
Will the best prospect in the Yankees' organization continue to make strides through the upper levels of the system?Background:The Yankees signed then 16-year-old Gary Sanchez to a $3 million contract...
View ArticleFantasy Second Base Rankings: AL-only Sleepers
Ray offers fantasy owners a few second base sleepers for AL only leagues for 2014, including Kelly Johnson, Jed Lowrie and Marcus Semien.Everyone loves a sleeper, right? I know I do. Well, I will be...
View ArticleMasahiro Tanaka to be introduced as a Yankee on Tuesday at 1pm
It's Tanaka time.With Masahiro Tanaka's official signing and work visa all squared away, the Yankees have announced that he will finally be introduced to the New York media:Yankees announce...
View ArticleMasahiro Tanaka obtains work visa, will report to Yankees spring training on...
Help from a New York politician will allow Masahiro Tanaka to arrive at spring training on time when pitchers and catchers report to Tampa next week.Masahiro Tanaka could arrive in the United States as...
View ArticleYankees Hot Stove: Creating my 2014 bullpen
The Yankees need to figure out who will be in their bullpen, but here is how I would do it if I was in chargeWith the retirement of Mariano Rivera and the loss of Boone Logan, the Yankees bullpen is in...
View ArticleMAC Baseball Preview: Central Michigan
The Chippewas didn't have a very potent offense last season, but they did have Jordan Foley. Squeaking their way into the Mid-American Conference Tournament last year as the eight-seed, the Central...
View ArticleStephen Drew would accept a multi-year deal with an opt-out; time for the...
Current 2014 projected infield: 1.3 fWAR in 2013. Stephen Drew in 2013: 3.4 fWAR. Get it done, Cash.At the beginning of the offense, the proposal that the Yankees should sign Stephen Drew seemed...
View ArticleYankees sign right-handed reliever Cole Kimball
The Yankees have a very thin bullpen in 2014, so they have brought in multiple minor league relievers to compete for a bullpen job. They have already invited 13 relievers to camp who are not on the...
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