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Archive for February, 2014

This Year It Counts; Spring Training Takes On Heightened Meaning for Yankees

Posted in Baseball, Brian Cashman, MLB, Roster Analysis, Spring Training, Yankees on February 27, 2014 | 1 Comment »

Lately, when the Yankees make news in Spring Training, it’s usually off the field. Over the last decade, there have been various press conferences to announce retirements or make controversial admissions, but rarely have the Bronx Bombers used the exhibition season to forge their roster. This year, however, the team’s braintrust will need every last […]

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Bailey Breaks Free From Hughes Comp, Cashes In Good Timing

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Yankees on February 20, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

It’s not how well you pitch, but when you pitch well. Just ask Homer Bailey and Phil Hughes. Since making their major league debuts in 2007, Bailey and Hughes have compiled nearly identical career numbers. The similarity is fitting when you consider the two right handers have been closely aligned since each pitcher was selected […]

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Jeter’s Farewell Signals End of Era and Uncertain Future

Posted in Baseball, Baseball History, Derek Jeter, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankee History, Yankees on February 13, 2014 | 3 Comments »

And then there were none. The Yankees have said goodbye to a litany of legends over the last few years, but now, with Derek Jeter deciding to call it quits after the 2014 season, a golden era in franchise history is finally coming to an end. The Yankees have had many dynastic eras, and each […]

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