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New York Yankees: 8 Headlines You Don’t Want To See In 2012

Posted by on 12 January 2012, 11:46 pm

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Whether you read it in the local newspaper; watch it on ESPN’s Sportscenter or MLB Network’s Quick Pitch; or hear it on Mad Dog Radio, there are certain words like setback, injury, slump, suspension that a fan immediately knows means trouble.

Not one of the 30 MLB teams is devoid of issues over the course of the 162-game regular season, but the severity can vary and sometimes recovering becomes impossible.

The worst is when a baseball fan is unprepared, as I am all to familiar with those dreadful mornings when open my door to grab my New York Post and bam, the front page is enough to make me sick, literally.

It is always a treat like back in November 2012 when one NYP headline read, PICTURE THIS with Derek Jeter in a Red Sox’s uniform linking to a feature story that the Yankees were going to let the Captain take other offers; and that Boston was coming guns a-blazing. Can you even image?

So, this got me thinking of what Yankee headlines would I NOT want to see in 2012, or ever for that matter? Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: 8 Headlines You Don’t Want To See In 2012’ »

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New York Yankees: Remembering The Top 6 Headlines From 2011

Posted by on 27 December 2011, 12:45 am

The New York Yankees and their fans are trying to forget how the 2011 MLB season ended, as losing the ALDS in five games at home was rough on everyone.

Still, with a New Year just days away gives the perfect reason to reflect on the noteworthy, and in 2011 a lot of historic Yankee memories were made.

So, here are the 6 newspaper headlines, some to be etched in Yankee Universe forever, but all had a significant part in the 2011 season; and ones I will never forget:

START SPREADING THE NEWS…and in specific order:

1)    Mr. 3,000: Derek Jeter joins club with unexpected homer. – Big League Stew

2)    Rivera Notches Save No. 600 in Seattle as Yankees Win. – New York Times

3)    Yes, we Cano: Derby win is a family affair…Yanks slugger sets final-round record with father throwing. – MLB.com Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: Remembering The Top 6 Headlines From 2011’ »

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New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Apologize To AJ Burnett

Posted by on 8 December 2011, 1:15 am

I might be the only New York Yankees fan who doesn’t think trading AJ Burnett, as New York Post’s George E. King confirmed the rumor to be true, is a good idea.

Here are my three reasons why:

1)    If Burnett goes to an AL East team or a playoff contender, the Yankees might have to face AJ down the stretch. And if you forgot why the Yankees signed Burnett in the first place, a main reason was that they hated facing him. Wouldn’t that be a slap in the face if that started happening again?

2)    The Yankees will have to eat $8 million of the $33 million still owed to AJ , but what will they get back for him? It is a risk because the Yankee are not going to get an arm with a better skill set than Burnett type, and acquiring a worse pitcher isn’t worth it.

3)    Also Burnett is liked by his teammates, he works hard and was the only positive thing that came out of the 2011 ALDS. Fact remains that Burnett came through when the team needed him most, under intense pressure of win or bust Game 4, and he did it not in Yankee Stadium. That is more than I can say about the rest of the Yankees.

So, now that everyone knows about Burnett being offered up, you have to presume word got back to him as well. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees Trade Rumors: Apologize To AJ Burnett’ »

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New York Yankees: CC Sabathia Opts To Stay

Posted by on 31 October 2011, 10:55 pm
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If you haven’t heard the good news start spreading it, as CC Sabathia is staying a New York Yankee.

All it took was adding another year (with an option of adding a second) and $30 million rise.

Sabathia’s new contract, which supersedes the remaining four years and $92 million left his original contract, is for five years at $122 million.

The 31-year old lefty will earn $25 million in 2016, which is the last  guaranteed year of the new contract, but there is a sixth ear vesting option for another $25 million or a team buyout for $5 million, but that depends on health etc. So ultimately Sabathia could rake in another $147 million in total.

Yankee fans are ecstatic about keeping their ace, while avoiding any repeat of the drama that ensued from last year’s off-season.

This is not the outcome that anyone expected after SI.com’s Jon Heyman reported that Sabathia was definitely opting out and planned on becoming a free agent before Monday’s deadline.

Maybe in the future Mr. Heyman should check his anonymous sources credibility before making such declarations and sending Yankee Universe into a tailspin. Continue reading ‘New York Yankees: CC Sabathia Opts To Stay’ »

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New York Yankees: Mariano Rivera’s August Tales

Posted by on 12 August 2011, 12:14 pm
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The recent slip-ups by way of home-runs off the famous cutter of New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has caused much scare this week.

It masked the fact that Rivera tied closer Trevor Hoffman for saving 30 games for 10 years in a row, which is a huge accomplishment.

Look there is no denying that Rivera is the greatest closer to ever play the game, but at 41-years old mistakes don’t get brushed off as easily anymore.

Who could have foreseen back in 1990 that this skinny, amateur free agent pitcher from Panama would have such a big impact on the Yankees?

Now 17 seasons and five World Series Championships later, reality has inevitably started to bite even harder because lately Mo has not been doing his job.

Mo has made five appearances in the month of August, and is posting a 7.71 ERA, allowing two home-runs, four earned runs, while fanning three in 4.2 innings pitched. He has also tacked on a loss, but managed to earn three saves in four opportunities.

Plain and simple, Mo’s delivery is off on his cutter and that makes it hittable.

Is this cause for major concern?

No, it is not cause for concern because Mo will get his timing and release back on track.

The proof is in the stats and over Mo’s 17-year career he has given up the most runs, earned runs, homers and walks in the month of August. Also if a hitter is going to get Mo, this is the month to do as batting average against that cutter is at a high as well, sitting at .225.

Below is a chart of Mo’s career monthly numbers, courtesy of baseballreference.com:

So, Yankee fans can stop imagining life without hearing Enter Sandman blasting at the Stadium to start the ninth inning; at least for now.

To be honest, life without Mo is so unfathomable already that there is no need to rush.

Trust me, there are still many more Mo-memories to be made and Yankee Universe needs to chill, myself included.

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New York Yankees: One Sox Down, Six Soxs To Go And A New Attitude

Posted by on 2 August 2011, 6:05 am

The New York Yankees won the first game in Chicago 3-2, as Ozzie and his White Sox just couldn’t muster much even against off a so-so CC Sabathia.

An off night for Sabathia was still good enough to earn him his MLB leading 16th win, with just enough help from the Yankee bats to make sure that it happened.

So one SOX down and six SOXs to go, as the Yankees have three more in the Windy City before heading to Boston for a three-game weekend series against the Red Sox.

This is just not any old road trip because their team and fans pride will be on the line against the Red Sox. Remember the Yankees are now 1-8 against Boston, and the last two series were sweeps in the Bronx.

It makes me sick to even type the above; and it doesn’t help when every media outlet has preached how overmatched the Yankees in comparison to their division rivals.

Look no one can negate statistics, as they clearly confirm that Boston victimized the Yankees like you read about and that is just not going to fly in Yankee Universe.

Add that to the Yankees just acted so out of character by standing firmly at the trade deadline that they are confident with what they already have.

Whether GM Brian Cashman was acting sensibly or stupidly has Yankee fans spilt down the middle.

Being an outsider, while other teams improve themselves is clearly not something that Yankee universe is used too. Especially with teams like the Phillies behaving so Yankee-like by nabbing Hunter Pence from the Astros. I mean wasn’t getting Cliff Lee during the offseason enough?

I am intrigued and proud that the Yankees are going to see what these youngsters can do instead of making some desperate trade in a panic.

A few days before last Sunday’s deadline YES Jack Curry tweeted that Cashman said:

“We aren’t going to do anything stupid.”

Personally, this new attitude of sticking with the homegrown talent could be just what the doctor ordered in the Bronx.

Is it enough for the Yankees to get in the playoffs?

In my opinion, Jesus Montero, Manny Banuelos, Dellin Betances and Austin Romaine bring an unpolluted enthusiasm that the Yankee players are not accustomed too. It is the kind of eagerness that can’t be unmatched, no matter the clubhouse; but something the Yankees have craved for years.

These players are also uber-talented and trust me get to know their names now because they are the future.

I can’t verify that all Yankee fans agree with my sentiments, but for some reason the way Cashman has handled this, just feels very right.

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New York Yankees Injury Updates: Chavez Looks Good To Go

Posted by on 26 July 2011, 4:02 pm
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This Sunday marks MLB’s trade deadline and New York Yankee fans are not holding their breath.

The Bombers could use another starter or a lefty reliever, but some key players are almost good to go and will be coming off the DL to lend a helping hand shortly.

I am specifically referring to Eric Chavez, as NBC Sports Hardball is reporting that he is back in the Yankees line-up tonight against the Seattle Mariners, as there seemed to be no setbacks.

The Yankees could really use Chavez now, as he is a six-time Gold Glove third baseman, who also brings a consistent and potent left-handed bat.

Without a doubt, Chavez will be welcomed with open arms, but just pray he can stay healthy at least until A-rod returns.

Before going on the DL back on May 5th, Chavez was sporting a .303 batting average, with 10 hits, two doubles, one triple, six RBIs and six walks, over 33 at-bats. Chavez only struck-out three times during that short stretch in pinstripes.

Bottom line is Chavez is a dynamic player when healthy; and easily could make Yankee Universe forget about any “trade” the Yankees didn’t do.

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