Chris Carelli

Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Business Management and currently is a freelance sports writer for several outlets covering college athletics and Major League Baseball. He is a stay-at-home father of two boys, ages 6 and 4. After his commitment to family, his love of sports, especially baseball takes over. Working as the senior editor for Yanks Go Yard is very exciting for him having been a fan of the Yankees since he first saw Reggie Jackson from the bleachers in 1977. For links to Chris' other work please visit the Staff link on the site's homepage.

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Thank You to the 2012 New York Yankees

Yes, I remember the 2012 New York Yankees did not win their 28th World Series Championship. I recall the miserable offensive slide during the postseason which eventually sealed their fate against the Detroit…Read More

Writing off the New York Yankees in 2013 is a mistake

The New York Yankees are in a much better position heading into 2013 than many are making them out to be. Will there be question marks? Of course, there are in any season. Pundits will point to their age,…Read More

Yankees News: Hideki Matsui retires

Japanese baseball star Hideki Matsui announced he was set to retire from professional baseball after 10 years in his homeland and 10 more in MLB, including seven with the New York Yankees. Matsui, nicknamed…Read More

Yankees News: Bombers sign Matt Diaz to minor league deal

The New York Yankees signed right-handed hitting outfielder Matt Diaz to a minor league contract Wednesday. The deal comes with an invitation to Spring Training and could be worth up to $2 million ($1.2…Read More

Is Matt Diaz a viable righty OF/DH option for the Yankees?

As the year winds down, so too does the number of right-handed hitting outfielders the New York Yankees can choose from to help balance the all lefty-hitting starting three. Could soon to be 35-year-old…Read More

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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman’s holiday purchases differ from years past

Despite popular belief, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has always worked on a budget.…Read More

Raul Ibanez heads back to Seattle, what’s next for Yankees at DH?

The New York Yankees slow and steady approach has prevented another potential signing, this time 2012…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Mariners ready to steal Ibanez?

According to the New York Post, the Seattle Mariners are ready to swipe Raul Ibanez right out from…Read More

Are the Yankees making a mistake by ignoring A.J. Pierzynski?

The New York Yankees continue to suggest that their starting catcher is right in front of their eyes.…Read More

Yankees News and Rumors: Ichiro official, Ibanez next?

The New York Yankees officially signed outfielder Ichiro Suzuki to a two-year, $13 million deal Wednesday.…Read More

Yankees News: Granderson talks Blue Jays, future in pinstripes

New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson continued his goodwill tour Monday, visiting children from Staten…Read More

Yankees to pay $18.9 million competitive balance tax for 2012

The New York Yankees were the only team in Major League Baseball to be levied a competitive balance…Read More

Yankees News & Rumors: Kevin Youkilis and Vernon Wells

It was a busy week for the New York Yankees just days removed from a very slow and unproductive time…Read More

Yanks Go Yard is looking for a Social Media Coordinator

Do you love the New York Yankees? Do you have a smart phone or tablet in your hands at all times, ready…Read More

Yankees finalizing deal with Ichiro Suzuki for two-years, $13 million

After a few days of fine tuning, the New York Yankees have come to an agreement with Ichiro Suzuki on…Read More

Yankees’ stars spread holiday cheer to local community

As the contract terms get hashed out between the New York Yankees and Ichiro Suzuki (which we’ll…Read More

The Yankees need a right-handed hitting outfielder; slim pickings await

With the New York Yankees closing in on a deal with Ichiro Suzuki, they will have three left-handed hitting…Read More

New York Yankees Rumors: Two years for Ichiro?

Early Wednesday morning the word was that the New York Yankees and Ichiro Suzuki were very close to finishing…Read More

Yankees fans should give Kevin Youkilis a clean slate

In my mind as soon as the New York Yankees sign, trade for or draft a player he becomes someone I will…Read More

Breaking News: Yankees sign Kevin Youkilis to one-year, $12 million deal

The New York Yankees have reportedly signed Kevin Youkilis to a one-year, $12 million deal, pending a…Read More