NEW YORK YANKEES NEWS
Around the Yankee Universe: Money, money, money, money
41 minutes ago by
Pinstripe Alley
| Comments
When you are talking about the New York Yankees, we know that the discussion always comes back to the money that the Yankees make. and, of course, that they spend.
I have learned to live with it. The Yankees have unmatched resources, and I am thrilled that they choose to use...
Quick Bits: Draft Picks, Damon, Free Agency
1 hour ago by
The iYankees Blog
| Comments
| Comments
Here are three quick items this morning:
Tim Dierkes of MLBTR explains draft pick compensation and arbitration’s affect on such compensation.
Would you offer Johnny Damon arbitration? A few weeks ago, Matt, at Fack Youk, really tackled the issue.
Tom Singer (MLB) discusses...
Hideki Matsui: Important To The Yankees?
10 hours ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
When Hideki was anounced as World Series MVP, I could hear the celebration in Tokyo from my house in Seattle. Matsui is a fan favorite in New York, and is huge in Japan...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Farm system recap: GCL Yankees
16 hours ago by
Pinstripe Alley
| Comments
View full size photo »
The Gulf Coast League Yankees featured some of the most promising youngsters in the entire Yankees system.
Kelvin De Leon, the Yanks top IFA from a year ago, had a very nice American debut. The 18-year...
Selig may step down after 2012
20 hours ago by
Pinstripe Alley
| Comments
Selig may step down after 2012
There's been a lot of good news this off-season, and it just keeps on coming (via MLBTR). What's next, the Yankees trade Phil Coke and Ramiro Pena for Felix Hernandez?
MLB.com: Halladay OK with deal to Yankees
22 hours ago by
Replacement Level Yankees
| Comments
NEW YORK—If the Yankees can pry Roy Halladay loose from the Blue Jays, the ace right-hander seems to be all for shifting allegiances in the American League East.
Halladay would reportedly waive his no-trade clause for a trade that would fit him for Yankees pinstripes...
Quick Bits: Johnson, Jeter, Olden
1 day ago by
The iYankees Blog
| Comments
| Comments
Here are three quick items on the day:
John Perrotto says that the Marlins are “very willing to trade Josh Johnson right now for the right package.”
According to a Gawker report, Derek Jeter will be awarded SI’s Sportsman of the Year.
Neil Best (Newsday) has a nice...
Gawker: Jeter Is SI's Sportsman of the Year
1 day ago by
Sliding Into Home
| Comments
| Comments
Gawker (hat-tip to Zell's Pinstripe Blog) is reporting that they've received word via an email tipster that Derek Jeter will be named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year. According to the tipster, "the magazine will hand the title to the Yankees captain on Monday...
Halladay would approve a trade to the Yankees
1 day ago by
The iYankees Blog
| 1 comment
| 1 comment
Steve over at TYU points out this noteworthy item. From Bob Elliot (Slam! Sports): Will Roy Halladay leave Toronto via the same route as ex-Blue Jays aces David Cone and Roger Clemens? Headed for the Bronx and the New York Yankees? It has always been a possibility. Now that chance...
Jeter BW
1 day ago by
Zell's Pinstripe Blog
| Comments
According to Gawker via an email tipster Derek Jeter will be named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year on Monday. Now, not knowing what SI’s criteria is, I quickly looked on good ole Wikipedia which states the award goes to “the athlete or team whose performance...
Just Saw The World Series DVD
1 day ago by
Sliding Into Home
| Comments
| Comments
After the release had been delayed a few days I was finally able to pick up the 2009 World Series DVD at Modell's earlier today. I sat down and watched it tonight and was very pleased.My only complaint with these kinds of DVDs is that they're never long enough, and the same...
Items From the 2009 WS That Should Be In The Yankees Hall of Fame (Humor)
1 day ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
Recently I has the opportunity to visit the New York Yankees' 2009 World Series exhibit in their Hall of Fame. There were several great pieces of history at display in the exhibit. There was Matsui's bat, Rivera's hat, Damon's spikes, and many more items.Begin Slideshow
Tex and CC, future Hall of Famers?
1 day ago by
The iYankees Blog
| Comments
| Comments
Joe Posnanski (SI) has a great read out on young players that are Hall of Fame bound. In it, he outlines 10 potential Hall of Famers and includes CC Sabathia at number 6 and Mark Teixeira at number 8. While I don’t want to jinx anything, it’s hard to disagree with Posnanski...
Bob Sheppard Puts Down The Mic For The Yankees
1 day ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
"Now batting for the New York Yankees, number two, Derek Jeter, number two." These are the unforgettable words that stay in the minds of fans at Yankee Stadium. Those words have been spoken by nobody other than the Voice of God...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Colin Curtis - Prospect Profile - New York Yankees
1 day ago by
Yankees Daily
| Comments
Full Name: Colin Benedict Curtis
Born: 02/01/1985
Birthplace: Issaquah, WA
College: Arizona State
Height: 6′ 1″
Weight: 200
Bats: L
Throws: L
Selected out of Arizona State by the New York Yankees in the fourth round (134th overall) of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft...
Will Ian Kennedy contribute in 2010?
1 day ago by
The iYankees Blog
| Comments
| Comments
On Wednesday, in a live chat over at FanHouse, Frankie Piliere, a former scout for the Texas Rangers, was asked about the Yankees’ Ian Kennedy, 24, who missed most of the 2009 season due to an aneurysm in his right arm. Kennedy had surgery in May to remove the aneurysm and ended...
Banuelos Might Make You Forget Joba
1 day ago by
NY Baseball Digest
| Comments
I see many Yankees fans are up in arms about the possibility of Joba Chamberlain being traded. Just like in politics you have hard positions on both sides and many in the middle. During Chamberlain’s three years in the big leagues I have seen a very immature pitcher with a great...
Yanks sign speedy Dominican outfielder
1 day ago by
Yankees Daily
| Comments
Nearly two months after Major League Baseball lifted his suspension, Dominican center fielder Eladio Moronta has signed with the New York Yankees, a team official confirmed today.
MLB had suspended Moronta for one year earlier this year for misrepresenting his age, then lifted the...
The New York Yankees Should Not Pursue Expensive, Type-A Free Agent Relievers
1 day ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
While some writers might think decent relievers are worthy of MVP votes, I tend to disagree. Okay, to be fair, it was just one writer ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Montero
1 day ago by
Zell's Pinstripe Blog
| Comments
A few hours ago, Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter that he has heard that the Blue Jays have interest in Jesus Montero, which makes me cringe slightly considering the high upside that Montero. So far, Montero’s career Minor League numbers are: .325 BA, 37 HR’s and 176 RBI...
ONLY ONE WEEKEND PICK THIS FRIDAY
1 day ago by
With Leather
| Comments
| Comments
Don’t look now, but our short day of post-gobble posting is over. And what better way to end the day than with an image of Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez digging one out behind a pickup truck. Check the dog on the driver’s side of the truck. I’d like to think...
Cost and Value: Salaries and Future Value (Part 2 of 3)
1 day ago by
Pinstripe Alley
| Comments
Part 1
One of the things that has impressed me about the Yankees' recent contracts is their refusal to backload.
'10
'11
'12
'13
'14
'15
'16
'17
Posada
13.1
13.1
Tex
20
22.5
22.5
22.5
22.5
22.5
...
Johnny Damon’s days as a Yankee over?
2 days ago by
Scores Report
| 1 comment
| 1 comment
Ken Davidoff from Newsday writes that Johnny Damon won’t settle (in terms of a contract) in free agency and that’s why Davidoff thinks the outfielder won’t be in pinstripes next season. I spent some time with Johnny Damon today, and he spoke forcefully about his free...
Montero and Hughes/Joba for Halladay?
2 days ago by
NY Baseball Digest
| Comments
Via Jon Heyman at his twitter:
ive heard halladay-shopping jays like jesus montero of #yanks (plus hughes/joba?) and casey kelly of #redsox (plus buchholz?)
If the Blue Jays asking price for Roy Halladay is Jesus Montero and either Phil Hughes or Joba Chamberlain I think the Yankees...
Poll Results: Yanks should part with Melky for Halladay
2 days ago by
Bleacher Report
| Comments
The Yankees are, of course, in the discussion for landing Roy Halladay in what would be the blockbuster trade of the offseason. You fans have voted Melky Cabrera the guy to give up for Halladay...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
