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How Mariano Rivera Should Be Honored At The MLB All-Star Game

Dan Dechenaux — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:16:56 +0000

So I was listening to the New York Yankees game on the radio last night when Yankees’

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broadcasters Susan Waldman and John Sterling began discussing the possibility of Mariano Rivera starting the 2013 all-star game for the American League. (more…)

Jeter and Cano Could Finish Careers As Top Combo In History

Dan Dechenaux — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:21:51 +0000

The New York Yankees have enjoyed several outstanding shortstop-second base combinations in their history. Various reports render results in terms of double plays and fielding percentage. But what is the best all-time combination in terms of World Series Championships? (more…)

Where Should Robinson Cano Bat?

Dan Dechenaux — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:56:20 +0000

Robinson Cano has spent time in the two-hole this year. While this gives protection for Brett Gardner, and may get him a few extra at bats, is this his ideal spot in the lineup? (more…)

The Choice For The Yankees Player Of The Month

Dan Dechenaux — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:28:18 +0000

Now that the New York Yankees are thirty games into the 2013 season, let’s take a breath and choose our first “Player Of The Month!” Of course, it is not a calendar month, but it is 30 games. The presented statistics are taken from the games prior to May, 7. Two pitchers and two non-pitchers are selected as finalists. While none of the finalists should come as a surprise, there is always room for debate. (more…)

Why Brett Gardner Is Not Leading Off

Dan Dechenaux — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:51:13 +0000

When Brett Gardner established himself on the major league roster in 2009 (he did play forty-two games in 2008), it seemed that New York Yankee fans had a lot to cheer about. His quick feet and base stealing success in the minors made him a sure bet as the lead off hitter of the future. (more…)

Will Robinson Cano’s New Agent Help The New York Yankees Re-Sign Him?

Jason Evans — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:51 +0000

Robinson Cano will be throwing up the dynasty sign quite a bit from now on. No I’m not talking baseball, I’m talking Jay-Z. Jay-Z is adding to his growing entrepreneurial empire, by adding agent to the mix. He’s starting Roc Nation sports in partnership with CAA and his first client that he’s added to it is Cano. (more…)

New York Yankees Player Prediction: Robinson Cano

Hunter Farman — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:00:55 +0000

With just a week until opening day, players are putting the finishing touches on their Spring Training. Whatever players that haven’t been cut from the team, but are on the bubble, have just a few days left to prove their worth. For the New York Yankees, there are so many open spots at so many different positions, that management has some tough decisions to make. Luckily for them, they don’t have to make any decisions regarding second base, as it is manned by Robinson Cano. So heading into the 2013 season, what can we expect from him? (more…)

A Word About “Irreplaceable” Players

Alex Pugliese — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:30:18 +0000

A lot has been made lately about Robinson Cano and his future with the New York Yankees in light of the fact that GM Brian Cashman made accidental mention of the fact that Hal Steinbrenner and ownership made an overture to Cano and his agent this week. That discussion, which included talk of a “significant deal” prompted to Cano’s father to profess his desire and hope that his son would remain a Yankee for his entire career.

I can’t think of a reason that someone wouldn’t like the idea of Cano in the Yankee fold for the duration of his career, all things being equal. That’s a valid point. But then there is that subset of Yankees fans who think the sky would quite literally cave in over 161^st and River Ave. if Cano left the Yankees for one reason or other. While Cano would be missed- he is a great player, and has accomplished a lot for the Yankees- there is no such thing as an irreplaceable player.

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New York Yankees News & Notes 3/7: Tex, Biogenesis, Recap and Preview

Jason Evans — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:00:52 +0000

On the day after Mark Teixeira got hurt for two months, let’s take a look at some news and notes from around Yankee camp. (more…)

New York Yankees News & Notes 3/5: Cano, Cashman, Injury News

Jason Evans — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:08:52 +0000

Happy Tuesday everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the news and notes around Yankees camp. Usually I would have a game recap in this section, however, the team was off yesterday. They take on the Atlanta Braves tonight at 7:05 on YES with David Phelps getting the start. Returns this weekend?: Derek Jeter [...]