PLAYERS:
Michael Pineda,
Hiroki Kuroda,
Alex Rodriguez,
CC Sabathia,
Dellin Betances,
Manny Banuelos
TEAMS: New York Yankees
TEAMS: New York Yankees
In a few days it will be February, which means Spring Training is right around the corner as pitchers and catchers report on the 19th.
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So, while baseball fans are ready to end another long off-season, team’s front offices are scrambling to get everything in order.
As for the New York Yankees, this off-season got started uncomfortably late but in the end trading for Michael Pineda and signing Hiroki Kuroda were well worth the wait.
Still, the fate of the 2012 Yankees hinders on getting the right answers to some lingering questions.
So, here are 3 substantial subjects to keep your eye on as things get started:
1. Can Alex Rodriguez stay healthy?
When A-rod is healthy, he is hitting and without question makes the Yankees tougher to beat. It is no secret that A-rod is 36 years old and entering his 19th MLB season, but he is a true competitor with a lot of talent. There is no lack of effort on his part either, as A-rod works harder than most athletes and this off-...
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