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Yankees Best in A.L. East, but No Longer Money in Bank

Posted in Baseball, Derek Jeter, Hal Steinbrenner, Mariano Rivera, MLB, Predictions, Roster Analysis, Yankees on April 1, 2014 | 1 Comment »

The Yankees have a much better team this year. There’s no question about it. What isn’t as clear, however, is the degree to which they needed to improve the team and whether they’ve done enough to return to the postseason. It’s hard to predict how good the Yankees can be in 2014 without revisiting just […]

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Roster Manipulation Doing Disservice to Game; Time for MLB to Crack Down on Super Two Abuses

Posted in Baseball, CBA, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on March 21, 2014 | 2 Comments »

Major League Baseball is a meritocracy, except when it comes to blue chip prospects. Instead of promoting the most talented young players when they are ready for the big leagues, many teams conveniently wait a few extra months. These clubs usually attribute the delay to “seasoning”, but in such cases, their patience isn’t a virtue. […]

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Yankees Rotation Depth Provides New Bullpen Blueprint for Girardi

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Spring Training, Yankees on March 19, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Joe Girardi’s decision won’t be easy when it comes time to select the Yankees’ fifth starter, but not because the team is lacking in qualified candidates. The Yankees entered camp with four pitchers in the mix for the final slot in the rotation, and each one has performed well enough to win the competition. However, […]

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No Joke: Francisco Cervelli Has Become a Trade Chip for Yankees

Posted in Baseball, Brian Cashman, MLB, Roster Analysis, Spring Training, Yankees on March 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Francisco Cervelli is the hottest thing in Tampa. The Yankees’ back-up catcher has been tearing up the grapefruit league, and, apparently, it hasn’t gone unnoticed around the league. With several teams in the market for a backup catcher, trade rumors have begun to swirl around Cervelli, and his performance so far this spring has validated […]

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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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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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Is Yankees Lineup in Good Hands with Teixeira’s Bad Wrist?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Yankees on January 31, 2014 | 11 Comments »

The Yankees have a lot invested in Mark Teixeira…much more than the $68 million remaining on his contract. Despite missing most of last season with what has gradually become a chronic wrist problem, Teixeira figures prominently in the Yankees’ plans for 2014 and beyond, a leap of faith that may not be justified, considering the […]

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