From messy negotiations with the Captain; to ace Cliff Lee choosing brotherly love over the big apple; to waving goodbye to one of the Core Four; the New York Yankees off-season seemed to be in the news for all the wrong reasons. The only legit move was signing reliever Rafael Soriano, but even that became [...]
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Pre-Spring Training Already Started For Derek Jeter and Phil Hughes
Just a quick update on the New York Yankees…. It was reported over at LoHud Yankees Blog, pitcher Phil Hughes and the Captain Derek Jeter are already down in Tampa, Florida at the Yankees minor league facility. Nothing wrong with a little pre-Spring Training and it is always great to know that the players are [...]
New York Yankees: A Few Offseason Notes and 2011 Hopes
A lot has gone on in New York Yankee Universe since losing to the Texas Rangers in the 2010 ALCS and handing the title of “reigning champions” over to the San Francisco Giants. So, how are the 2011 New York Yankees looking heading into the season? Let’s take a look. The Offseason Summary: The New [...]
New York Yankees: Two Reasons To Be Afraid Of The Bronx Bombers In 2011
Change is scary and unsettling, especially when it is not by choice. The 2010 off-season did not work out the way the New York Yankees had hoped. The franchise heads into a New Year having failed to acquire ace Cliff Lee or any other highly sought free-agent players. Getting player’ to sing with the Yankees [...]
MLB Hot Stove: New York Yankees Cheapest Cliff Lee Back-Up Plan
The New York Yankees are not shying away about who they want to be in pinstripes in 2011. Ace Cliff Lee has already been paid a visit by GM Brian Cashman. Lately questions have been raised about Lee, a country bumpkin coming to the Big Apple and if more money means as much in his [...]
New York Yankees: Three Possible Cliff Lee Back-Up Plans
MLB free agency has officially started and the New York Yankees have a full plate to say the least. Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte are no longer officially Yankees. Than there is free agent pitching ace Cliff Lee, along with outfielders Carl Crawford and Jayson Werth—who will be the most sought after players [...]
2011 New York Yankees: Almost Time To Go on Offseason Shopping Spree
Not repeating and no longer reigning as champions was not the game plan the New York Yankees had at the start of the 2010 season. Losing the ALCS to the Texas Rangers was heartbreaking. The Bombers elimination seemed almost unreal, as the Yankees were the stronger ball-club all season long. The blame-game is in full [...]
