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Are 2016 Yankees Approaching Their Sell-By Date?

Posted in Baseball, Brian Cashman, Trades, Yankees on June 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment »

The trade deadline is still six weeks away, but the Yankees are fast approaching a big decision. Or, at least they should be. Although an upcoming stretch against bad right handed pitching has thrown the Bronx Bombers a life line that will last until the end of June, the team’s decision makers should be focused […]

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Yankees Trade for Chapman About Taking Risks, Not Sending Messages

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees on December 29, 2015 | 2 Comments »

The Yankees have added a big arm, a giant headache, and a world of possibilities. There’s no point burying the lead. Aroldis Chapman’s pending investigation under MLB’s new domestic violence policy is just as relevant to his acquisition by the Yankees as the lefty’s ability to light up the radar gun. After all, if not […]

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Opportunity Lost: Is the Price for Cole Hamels the Cost of Not Signing Max Scherzer?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Rumors, Trades on July 27, 2015 | 2 Comments »

With Johnny Cueto headed to Kansas City, and the Tigers reportedly reticent to trade David Price, contenders around the league figure to be lining up for Cole Hamels. And yet, as general managers from around the league kick the tires on Hamels, should they also be kicking themselves for not signing Max Scherzer? That could all […]

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Is Relief in Sight for Yankees at the Deadline?

Posted in Baseball, Brian Cashman, MLB, Trades, Yankees on July 25, 2015 | Leave a Comment »

The Yankees approach the trade deadline in the paradoxical position of being comfortably in first place, but with two glaring holes to fill. Although the team has prospered despite an inconsistent rotation and lack of offense up the middle, shoring up at least one of these two deficiencies could go a long way toward solidifying […]

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Yankees Come Full Circle with Acquisition of Alfonso Soriano, but Alex Rodriguez Has Team Chasing Its Tail

Posted in Alex Rodriguez, Arod, Baseball, Brian Cashman, Business and Finance, Hal Steinbrenner, MLB, PEDs, Rumors, Trades, Yankees on July 26, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

While Alex Rodriguez and Brian Cashman continue to dicker over the third baseman’s reinstatement to the active roster, the Yankees are set to welcome back the man they traded for Arod 10 years ago. The acquisition of Alfonso Soriano juxtaposed against the Rodriquez saga might seem like an amusing coincidence, but both events say quite […]

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Finding the Right Fit for Hole in Yankees’ Outfield

Posted in Baseball, Brian Cashman, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees on June 12, 2013 | 1 Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstriped Bible) The 2013 Yankees are giving new meaning to the word “out”field. In the team’s first 64 games, hitters occupying the three outfield positions have combined to post an unimpressive line of .258/.309/.401, which, in terms of OPS, ranks as not only one of the worst rates in […]

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Let’s Make a Deal: Is Second Coming of Montero Near?

Posted in Baseball, Hot Stove, MLB, Roster Analysis, Trades, Yankees on January 4, 2013 | 2 Comments »

The Yankees’ lineup looks a little like Swiss cheese, but the team has some depth in its starting rotation. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners have more than their fair share of DH types, but are reportedly in the market for a starting pitcher. It’s time to play let’s make a deal. The Mariners find themselves a […]

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