CC Sabathia and the Yankees offseason regimens
CC is getting the most press, but he's not the only one who has put in the maximum effort during the offseason.CC Sabathia has undergone quite the transformation during his offseason. Whether his...
View ArticleLarry Lucchino and Randy Levine have annual verbal sparring match
It's almost like the Yankees and Red Sox don't get along well together.It is not news that the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox don't like each other. Their rivalry reaches back for generations,...
View ArticleAround the Empire: New York Yankees News - 2/22/14
Last Time on Pinstripe AlleyCC Sabathia and the Yankees offseason regimensYankee Stadium and the hypothetical homer jump from the newest YankeesYankees Spring Training: Making the Team Meter...
View ArticleYankees Prospects: Baseball America's Position-by-Position Rankings
See, the Yankees farm system isn't so badBaseball America released their list of the top 100 prospects the other day. For the Yankees, Masahiro Tanaka ranked fourth and Gary Sanchez ranked 35th...
View ArticleTyler Austin and Nik Turley held from workouts today due to wrist, arm
The more things change...The Yankees just seem to have bad luck with wrists these days. Mark Teixeira missed essentially all of last year with a torn tendon sheath and is being held out of the first...
View ArticleThe Orioles don't go bargain hunting
Last week I looked at the Dodgers potential bargain, this week I look at the Orioles' questionable decisions.As of this moment, reports are swirling that the Baltimore Orioles are going to sign Nelson...
View ArticleYankees rumors: New York seen as favorites to land Cuban shortstop Aledmys Diaz
After holding a private showcase for Cuban shortstop Aledmys Diaz on Friday, the Yankees are considered to be the front runners to land the infielder. A decision on where Diaz will play in 2014 could...
View ArticleYankees picture day open thread
Today was picture day for the Yankees. It's always a great time for us writers because we finally get photos of minor league players and, more importantly, we get to look through all the pictures in...
View ArticleFun with park factors
You've probably heard a lot about park factors, but you might not know exactly what they are. Here's what you need to know. Among most sports, baseball is unique in that the stadium in which the game...
View ArticleYankees sign Andrew Bailey to minor league deal
The 2009 Rookie of the Year heads to the Bronx on an incentive-laden minor league deal.The New York Yankees have agreed to terms on an incentive-laden minor league deal with reliever Andrew Bailey,...
View ArticleDid you know Fake Teams is on Facebook?
Ray announces that Fake Teams is on Facebook so, readers can now check out all Fake Teams articles on Facebook going forward.We appreciate you reading Fake Teams on a daily basis, and I am very happy...
View ArticleChecking out the Yankees' 2014 promotional schedule
Will any of these one-of-a-kind promotional items entice you to go to a game this season?Each year at about half their home games, the Yankees and other clubs around baseball hand out promotional items...
View ArticleBrett Gardner agrees to four-year extension with the Yankees
The Yankees are on the verge of handing outfielder Brett Gardner a four-year, $52 million extension that would begin in 2015, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. The deal includes a fifth year...
View ArticleBrett Gardner, Yankees agree to $52 million extension
Gardner was heading into his last year before free agency, but will now stay a Yankee for the foreseeable future.The New York Yankees and outfielder Brett Gardner have agreed to a four-year contract...
View ArticleYankees sign Brett Gardner to a 4-year, $52 million deal
The Yankees have locked up the speedy defensive wizard long-term.The Yankees have agreed to a four-year, $52 million extension with speedy left fielder Brett Gardner, as first reported by Jack Curry of...
View ArticleYankees extend Brett Gardner and reaffirm his value
Brett Gardner has been a valuable part of the Yankees since 2008, both as an elite defender and homegrown fan favorite. The Yankees finally awarded him with a contract that matches his value.When I...
View ArticleBrett Gardner agrees to four-year extension with the Yankees
The Yankees are on the verge of handing outfielder Brett Gardner a four-year, $52 million extension that would begin in 2015, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. The deal includes a fifth year...
View ArticleHow does the Brett Gardner extension impact the Yankees' outfield prospects?
Is this the end for Mason Williams?It was announced on Sunday that the Yankees and Brett Gardneragreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with a fifth-year club option and a buyout for 2019. With Gardner...
View ArticleYankees extend Brett Gardner: What do you think?
What do you think of the Yankees decision to extend Brett Gardner to a four-year deal?Today the Yankees agreed to a four-year, $52 million extension with Brett Gardner. This news came as somewhat of a...
View ArticleYankees prove Brett Gardner is no dog
Gardner's extension is the first smart move the Yankees have made with a player under contract since signing Jorge Posada to a 4 year extension in 2008.I've always wondered how teams convince...
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