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Grading the Yankees: Andruw Jones

Alex Pugliese — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:00:23 +0000

When the Yankees signed Andruw Jones in 2011, they were hoping for a right-handed power bat to mash left-handed pitching. Given the Gold Glove pedigree, it didn’t hurt to have Jones waiting in the wings. Unfortunately, they Yankees thought that lightening would strike twice, giving them added power off the bench as a DH-type in 2012. They were wrong. After the All-Star break, Jones fell off a cliff, and his utility as a field was compromised, at best. With that, let’s take a look at what Andruw Jones did for the Yankees in 2012: (more…)

Yanks drop series finale to Rangers despite rally

Chris Carelli — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:09:46 +0000

Despite a five-run rally being wasted in the series finale with the Texas Rangers yesterday afternoon, the New York Yankees wake up today having made a statement. They are a serious contender for the American League Championship. (more…)

Hiroki’s Gem: Picture Post

Andrew Corselli — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:16:40 +0000

Although we didn’t get a no-hitter, it was about as close as you can get. Hiroki Kuroda silenced the Rangers’ bats on Tuesday to the tune of a two-hit, complete-game shutout. It was the closest I’ve ever been to witnessing a no-no in person, and also the only complete game I’ve ever attended (I think).

Enjoy these pictures from the latest HIROK Day: (more…)

Blue Jays bury Hughes; Yankees unable to dig all the way out in 10-7 loss

Chris Carelli — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:26:58 +0000

The New York Yankees saw their four-game win streak snapped yesterday afternoon as Phil Hughes suffered through his second poor start in a row. The Toronto Blue Jays ripped Hughes to the tune of seven runs in four innings dropping his record to 11-10 and raising his ERA to 4.44. The Yankees mounted a spirited comeback but it fell short in the 10-7 loss. (more…)

Embrace these Yankees for showing fight amid rough patch

Chris Carelli — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:30:22 +0000

The injuries, the inability to hit with runners in scoring position, inconsistency in each facet of the game and perceived managerial lapses have all been a part of the 2012 New York Yankees season. You know what? After 110 games, the Bronx Bombers are in first place by five games in the loss column (yes John Sterling in this instance you are right; forget the half game, the loss column is where the records matter). Yet, most of the chatter from some “fans” blasts the Yankees. I say this is a team that should be embraced. (more…)

The Yankees and the month of August

Benjamin Orr — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:00:18 +0000

So clearly, it’s been noted that the New York Yankees have had somewhat of an unusual trend of losing games lately. Since the All-Star break, the Yankees have gone 11-11 and their streak of dominance in the MLB has been currently won over by the Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds who now both hold better records than the Bombers. Even the Baltimore Orioles who sit 5.5 games out of first in the AL East are going nowhere but up, especially with the Tampa Bay Rays on their tail. Out of those 11 wins, six of them came from the softer teams in the AL such as the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. When the Yankees have faced contending teams as of late, such as the Oakland A’s, the Yanks seem to falter a bit. Currently, they’re locked in a four-game series with the Detroit Tigers, a team that loves to remind us who won in the ALDS last year. After this, the Yankees face quite a few tough teams such as the Texas Rangers for four games, the surging Boston Red Sox, the hard-nosed Chicago White Sox along with playing the Blue Jays six times in the remainder of the month. The Yankees have no reason to really be concerned, but if they continue to play the way they have, then the concern may be legitimate. (more…)

MLB Trade Deadline: Did the Yankees measure up with the rest of the AL East?

Chris Carelli — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:12:44 +0000

On Tuesday at 4:00 pm, the New York Yankees made a minor yet important trade getting Casey McGehee from the Pittsburgh Pirates for soon to be DFA’d reliever Chad Qualls. It was the second deal completed by the Yankees in advance of the non-waiver deadline. The first, which you can see analysis of here, was getting Ichiro Suzuki and cash from the Seattle Mariners for two minor league pitchers, D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar. The Yankees through Brian Cashman stated time and again that they would not make any major moves because of the cost factor and because they felt that they were in a good position with the roster, not to mention they expected to have Joba Chamberlain back soon (he of course has since returned) and Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte back in September. (more…)

Yanks halt four-game skid in romp over O’s

Chris Carelli — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:47:36 +0000

For the second straight game the New York Yankees put up crooked numbers in the early innings against the Baltimore Orioles, this time however, the Bombers were able to hold the lead and cruised to victory. The Yankees halted a four-game losing streak led by a seven-run third inning and another productive outing by Phil Hughes. (more…)

Yankees News: Cashman suggests quiet deadline day despite numerous questions

Chris Carelli — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:30:01 +0000

The MLB non-waiver trade deadline arrives today at 4:00 pm. There are several teams searching for the last piece of their puzzle in an effort to provide a playoff push and there are others trying to unload as much as possible looking forward to the future. The New York Yankees portray a state of contentment, but it is more a product of the perceived costs of the players available than it is that they WANT to remain out of the trade market. (more…)

Suzuki? Swisher? The Yankees’ 2013 right field dilemma

Benjamin Orr — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:00:16 +0000

The acquisition of Ichiro Suzuki was not only surprising, but a decent acquisition at that. Playing 11 1/2 years for one team, in this case the Seattle Mariners is quite the feat. However, there comes a point when you realize you’re more than likely going to be in the Hall of Fame and yet you still lack a ring. Ichiro said himself he had interest in playing for the New York Yankees, and well now, he is. Nick Swisher on the other hand is a guy who has always provided a solid bat with a solid glove and has a World Series ring to prove it. Both these men will be on the roster come October, because let’s face it, unless we collapse and the Baltimore Orioles or Tampa Bay Rays just can do no wrong, we’re making it to the postseason. This is familiar turf for most of the Yankees, except Ichiro. Will he finally get his ring? That’s a discussion for another time, because there is one underlying issue here, who plays right field next year? Ichiro and Swisher are both free agents after the season. Do we re-sign Ichiro? What about Swisher? How about starting anew in right field? Chase Headley of the San Diego Padres has been in much of the discussion so maybe he’ll be there. All of these and more are questions the Yankees will have to answer to and there is no easy decision. (more…)