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Derek Jeter and Xander Bogaerts: A Tale of Two Shortstops
Consider, friend, as you pass by: As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you too shall be. Prepare, therefore, to follow me.It's the dead of February, and a storm of (at this writing) unknown...
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The statistical marks that are still within Jeter's reach
Now that we know it's his last season, what historical achievements are still within The Captain's reach? Lets have fun with counting stats!I know this might be a controversial statement on this...
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More Blue Jays Spring Games on Sportsnet
Good news, Sportsnet will carry all the Blue Jaysspring games on radio and on audio at sportsnet.ca (no word on who replaces Jack Morris as Jerry Howarth's partner in the booth) (I see on...
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Derek Jeter Odds: Yankee favored to pass Honus Wagner career hits for shortstops
Derek Jeter announced he will retire after 2014, prompting plenty of speculation (and betting odds) about his production this season.Derek Jeter has one final season to pass Honus Wagner as the...
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Yeah, This Is News: 2/13/14
We review the news we missed from the last week. Our top story: big controversial disaster apocalypse in Monument Park.Sometimes there are news stories we miss out on. The news waits for no one, often...
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Pinstripe Alley Podcast Episode 36: Jeets out
Derek Jeter announced his retirement following the 2014 season on Wednesday afternoon. It led to a very strange episode of the Pinstripe Alley Podcast.What is life without Derek Jeter? We find...
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Derek Jeter to retire: Pondering some scenarios for The Captain's final season
Best case, realistic, and worst case scenarios for Jeter's final season.Now that we know that 2014 is going to be Derek Jeter's final season, let's consider some scenarios as to how his final season...
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Yankees Injury Updates: Banuelos, Pineda, Romine, Sizemore, Nuno, Cervelli
The injured prepare for spring training and a new year of chancesHere are a few injury updates that I was able to compile through a scan of the internet:Manny BanuelosBanuelos is preparing to make his...
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Michael Pineda earning high praise early on in Yankees spring training
It's been a long wait for Michael Pineda to return to the mound. The early indications have been positive.Michael Pineda was supposed to be the young pitcher with an ace ceiling when the Yankees traded...
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Brian Roberts to be Yankees' starting second baseman
With Robinson Cano gone, the Yankees will turn to a veteran, injury-prone second baseman to help fill the void.Brian Roberts, who hasn't appeared in more than 77 games in a season since 2009, will be...
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How does Jacoby Ellsbury improve the Yankees' outfield defense?
The signing of Jacoby Ellsbury excited a fanbase that desperately needed something to be excited about and might just be the reason that the Yankees return to the playoffs.Last season was a weird one...
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Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/18/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyHow does Jacoby Ellsbury improve the Yankees' outfield defense?Michael Pineda earning high praise early on in Yankees spring trainingWhat if it all goes wrong for the...
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Yankees Spring Training: There's only one open roster spot for position players
There's no one in camp that can fill all their needs.The Yankees have a total of 66 players in spring training this year, 40 from the roster and another 26 brought in as Non-Roster Invitees. From these...
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Joe Girardi names Brian Roberts Yankees starting second baseman
Shocked? Not shocked.Joe Girardi met with the press on Monday at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa and acknowledged that Brian Roberts will be the Yankees' starting second baseman. This isn't exactly...
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Robinson Cano, Yasiel Puig, and hustling down the line
Would you rather have a loafer down the line, or a crazy player who will eventually run through a wall?People are still annoyed at Robinson Cano'stouch-and-go relationship with the first-base line....
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Kevin Long, the new loud mouth of the Yankees?
The Yankees hitting coach opens his mouth againThroughout Yankees history there have been many loud mouths in the clubhouse who say stupid things in front of the wrong people. Last year, Joba...
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Yu Darvish: Yankees paid 'too much' for Masahiro Tanaka
Yu Darvish thinks countryman Masahiro Tanaka was rewarded with a bit too much money from the Yankees.Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish told Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest on Tuesday afternoon, "I...
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David Robertson and the catch-22 of the "proven closer" title
"You need more experience." "But how do I get more experience if no one will give me experience?"Wanted: Capable young closer to replace a baseball legend. Must be willing to endure endless comparisons...
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Lloyd McClendon 'surprised' by Kevin Long's criticisms of Robinson Cano
The Mariners manager is surprised and angry with the criticisms that Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long directed towards Robinson Cano on Sunday.New Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon expressed his...
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On the first day of full Spring Training, Lloyd McClendon kicked down the door
On the day the Mariners held their first full-squad workout, Lloyd McClendon sent a message about what type of manager he's going to be. Maybe Lloyd McClendon learned more from Jim Leyland than how to...
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