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Yanks Go Yard Series Preview Show: Mariners at Yankees (8/3-8/5)

Ricky Keeler — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:00:37 +0000

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees were able to salvage the sweep from the Baltimore Orioles with a dominating 12-3 victory. They got the bats going again, including the ninth career grand slam from Robinson Cano. Plus, the Bronx faithful got to see the return of Joba Chamberlain to the bullpen. The lead is still a comfortable six and a half games for the Yankees over the Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays in the division. Now, the Bombers will look to go on a winning streak to finish off their nine-game homestand against a non-contender that is playing some of their best baseball of the season.

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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…)

Yanks Go Yard Series Preview Show: Orioles at Yankees (7/30-8/1)

Ricky Keeler — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:00:20 +0000

Over this past weekend, the New York Yankees had their chances to put away the Boston Red Sox at the Stadium, but they fell short. Sunday’s game was probably the most disappointing to Yankee fans because a walk-off win could have buried Boston psychologically, but a bloop hit by Pedro Ciriaco in the 10th inning off of David Robertson sealed the series for the Red Sox. New York has not played their best brand of baseball, but they still lead the division by 7.5 games as we head into the MLB non-waiver trade deadline on Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST. This series, however, against the Orioles will be important for New York to try and gain more separation in the division. (more…)

Yankees should stand pat in the outfield even if Gardner is done for season

Chris Carelli — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:47:31 +0000

Upon word yesterday that Brett Gardner suffered another setback, his third such instance since he was shelved on April 17 with a right elbow strain, the rumor mill became awash with potential options the New York Yankees should explore to fill Gardner’s shoes if it was determined he would miss the rest of the season. What should the Yankees do? Explore the market to replace Gardner or stand pat with the current crew in left field? My feeling is they should resist any urge to make a deal and here is why. (more…)

Evaluating the Yanks’ trade deadline

Andrew Corselli — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:31:02 +0000

By now I’m sure you all have heard about (and seen) the Yankees’ new acquisitions from the trade deadline. They got Lance Berkman, Austin Kearns and Kerry Wood for Mark Melancon, Jimmy Paredes, two players to be named later and obligation of salary for the aforementioned players.

To me, it seems like quite a steal to get those household names (and Kearns) for so cheap. But the total age of the three new Yankees is 97 while the two players lost were a 25-year-old RHP and a 22-year-old middle infielder. So, was this another one of Cashman’s heists or is it a case of the Yankees reverting to their old ways and trading future talent for aging superstars?

“Fat Elvis” is hitting .242/.366/.428/.794 this year, which is a far cry from his career line of .296/.409/.548/.958. Plus his OPS+ of 114 in 2010 is a ways from his career 145 mark. By his standards, his numbers have been lacking for the past few seasons (with the exception of 2008) and, as stated above, he’s not getting any younger. However, I’ll give Cashmoney the benefit of the doubt on this one because Lance is coming off knee surgery and has improved his numbers every month this year. Furthermore, Pettitte gets to have one of his best friends in MLB join him on the team.

Austin Kearns has put up a line of .271/.352/.416/.768 this year, which is right around his career .257/.353/.426/.779 avg. His 104 OPS+ leaves a lot to be desired but he does get on base a lot. It sucks he is replacing New CC (optioned to Triple-A) for many reasons: first, he was a great story and fun to root for with the whole beating-cancer-at-age-15 thing; second, he put up OK numbers for a first-year guy; third, I was at the game where he homered in a mid-at-bat pinch hit; and finally, every time I hear his name it reminds me of Chad Curtis. But Colin is still with the organization and will no doubt get another shot with the Yanks (he’s only 25). Getting back to my original point, I’m not sold on Kearns just yet but I think he can be a valuable guy off the bench.

And finally we come to Kerry Wood. After a shitbox 2009 (10.3 K/9; 4.6 BB/9; 2.25 K/BB; 1.1 HR/9; 4.25 ERA; 99 ERA+) the Yanks are hoping he can return to 2008 form (11.4 K/9; 2.4 BB/9; 4.67 K/BB; .4 HR/9; 3.26 ERA; 142 ERA+) and be the pitcher we hoped CHoP was going to be heading into 2010. The reasons I like this move already go two fold: A) he looked solid in his debut on Sunday B) his presence alone called for CHoP to be DFA’d. Kerry could be a total cocksucker and fail in every way on the mound…and I’ll still like him better than CHoP.

Melancon’s numbers over his 20 1/3 innings in the Bronx aren’t eye-popping and Jimmy Paredes hasn’t been setting the world on fire in Single-A.

Final verdict: heist.

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