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As Deadline Approaches, Cashman Must Weigh Cost Against Risk and Potential

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Rumors, Trades, Yankees, tagged , , , on July 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »

Now that the summer trading frenzy has gotten underway, Yankees’ fans will start beating the drum for a blockbuster of their own. The only problem is there aren’t many obvious candidates available on the market. Otherwise, history tells us that Brian Cashman would probably have pulled the trigger already. The names most commonly tied to […]

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What Price Liriano? Despite Need, Yanks Can’t Afford to Part with Blue Chips

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Yankees, tagged on February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Is Francisco Liriano the offseason pitching acquisition for which Brain Cashman, and the Yankee fan base, has been patiently waiting? According to a newspaper report out of Minnesota, the Twins’ recent inability to sign their talented young lefthander to a long-term deal has led some in the organization to consider trading him while his value […]

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Yankees, tagged on December 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees and Johnny Damon have reportedly discussed a return to the Bronx, but concerns over a lack of playing time have made the possible reunion unlikely. Although the Yankees are set in the outfield, the team’s bench has been severely depleted this offseason. Lance Berkman and Austin Kearns have already signed elsewhere, and Marcus […]

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Farewell to Arms: Despite Being Shutout of Off Season’s Best Pitchers, Greinke Deal No Cause for Panic

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades, Yankees on December 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeU.) Everybody knew that Zack Greinke would be traded before Spring Training, but the suddenness of the deal, not to mention the destination, was somewhat of a surprise. However, despite attempts to suggest the contrary, the Yankees were not caught off […]

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Cashman Plays Fiddle, but Bronx Isn’t Burning; With Door Slammed on Big Names, Low Key Moves May Be Best Alternative

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades, Yankees, tagged , , on December 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

In the wake of losing out on Cliff Lee, Brian Cashman has preached patience, but can the Yankees afford to wait on filling the team’s most pressing needs? As things stand, the Yankees need to fill the following holes: at least one above average starting pitcher, a competent relief pitcher (preferably a lefty if Damaso […]

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Seven-Year Itch: A Look at Starters in Their Age 32 to 38 Seasons

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Yankees, tagged , on December 11, 2010 | 4 Comments »

(In addition to appearing at The Captain’s Blog, this post is also being syndicated at TheYankeeU.) In an effort to evaluate whether the Yankees and Rangers are setting themselves up for a fall by offering a long-term contract to Cliff Lee, many have invoked similar deals that were given to the likes of Barry Zito, Johan […]

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Six Years or Seven? An Apples-to-Apples Look at the Cliff Lee Sweepstakes

Posted in Baseball, Business and Finance, MLB, Rumors, Yankees, tagged on December 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

The Cliff Lee sweepstakes has turned into a guessing game over which mystery teams have supposedly offered the ace lefthander a seven-year contract. Although no confirmations have been forthcoming, the addition of a seventh year seems to be a major sticking point, at least for the Yankees, who, again according to unsubstantiated rumors, are unwilling […]

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