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New York Yankees Trade Analysis: Ichiro Suzuki

Chris Carelli — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:30:07 +0000

The New York Yankees stayed under the radar of the rumor mill and surprised everyone yesterday as they pulled off a trade for Seattle Mariners outfielder and ten-time All-Star Ichiro Suzuki. The Yankees sent minor league pitchers D.J. Mitchell and Danny Farquhar to Seattle in exchange for Suzuki and cash. (more…)

Which Yankees are fulfilling their contract values based on WAR?

Chris Carelli — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:30:56 +0000

It is no secret that the New York Yankees are able to spend more than just about every other team in Major League Baseball. In doing so, the Yankees have signed some contracts which are not going to end up paying full dividends based on the player’s performance on the field this season and beyond. In the same respect, the Yankees are receiving excellent return on investment from some players due to fabulous seasons, younger talent and surprising production. (more…)

Sabermetric Outlook Series: A Primer

Matt Hunter — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:00:38 +0000

In the following weeks/months, I’ll be writing a series of “Sabermetric Outlook” posts. Each post will look at a specific player on the New York Yankees, starting with the infield, then moving to the outfield, starting pitching, bullpen, and bench. (more…)