Interviews | J.R. Murphy
J.R. Murphy is one of the most overlooked prospects not only in the Yankees farm system, but in all of baseball. A 22-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, Murphy was the team’s second-round draft choice in 2008. Ever since that point, he has been overshadowed by bigger names such as Jesus Montero, Austin Romine, and now, Gary [...]
Interviews | J.R. Murphy
J.R. Murphy is one of the most overlooked prospects not only in the Yankees farm system, but in all of baseball. A 22-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, Murphy was the team’s second-round draft choice in 2008. Ever since that point, he has been overshadowed by bigger names such as Jesus Montero, Austin Romine, and now, Gary [...]
Post-Deadline Prospect Rankings
With the July trade deadline having come and gone and the minor league seasons almost concluded, it’s time to sit down and reevaluate the farm system. It’s interesting to look at which prospects have seen their stock skyrocket (Tyler Austin) and which have seen their value plummet (Dellin Betances). The last time we looked at [...]
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Yankees game 46 lineup: 5/22/13
The Yankees look to win the series tonight in Baltimore after dropping last night’s game in extra innings. New York has the right guy on the mound in Hiroki Kuroda, who is 4-1 with a 1.22 ERA in his last five starts following a Yankee loss. The lineup tonight has a different feel, as Brett [...]
Yankee Record to be Set in 2013
In the last four years, Yankee fans have enjoyed endless milestones achieved by some of the team’s legendary players. Derek Jeter broke the all-time franchise hit record in 2009, and then slugged his way to number 3,000 in 2011. Mariano Rivera passed Trevor Hoffman that same year to top the MLB save list. When he [...]
I-chi-ro hits a-maz-ing
Felt the need to go on a short rant and remind you all on why Ichiro is (one of) the best in the business. Sure, he’s hitting an “OK” .241 with 2 HR and 8 RBI so far on the season. I can’t believe the 39-year-old is still as fast at getting out of the [...]
Yankees Game 45: McLouth’s Walk-Off Sinks Yanks
Baltimore Orioles 3–New York Yankees 2 (10 innings) Phil Hughes put together another solid start and Travis Hafner stayed hot, but it wasn’t enough as the O’s clipped the Bombers in extra innings. Hughes was effective over 6 innings, allowing just 5 hits and 2 runs–both solo shots by Chris Dickerson–while striking out 5, before [...]
Yankees game 45 lineup: 5/21/13
After a thrilling victory last night, the Yankees look to push their win streak to four tonight in Baltimore. Phil Hughes takes the ball with hopes of getting back on the right track. His last start came against Seattle in New York, and was probably the worst of his career. Hughes gave up six hits [...]
What to Make Of All These Comebacks
It’s easy to be excited about the 2013 Yankees. After 44 games the Yankees are tied for the second best record in Baseball, are on a 103 win pace, are 8-3 in one run games, virtually all of Cashman’s thought-to-be desperate offseason acquisitions have worked out, and for the first time since 1996, the New [...]
Comebacks and close calls
Whether it’s an injury to a key player or a one-run deficit late in a game, these Yankees are resilient. They don’t quit or feel sorry for themselves, they don’t give-in and surrender. This team takes adversity as it comes and with a cool, calm steadfast approach, they’re overcoming more than they are failing. It [...]
Yankees Game 44: Hafner & Wells Clip the Birds
New York Yankees 6–Baltimore Orioles 4 Where would we be without Travis Hafner and Vernon Wells? Once again, it was the two off-season acquisitions who came up with the big hits, powering the Yanks to their 12th come-from-behind victory of the season. Down 4-3 in the 9th, Hafner blasted a game-tying, opposite-field shot to left [...]
Yankees game 44 lineup: 5/20/13
After rain washed away the series finale against Toronto at the Stadium yesterday, CC Sabathia will take the ball tonight against the Baltimore Orioles from Camden Yards. The Yanks played the O’s back in April in New York, taking two out of three; this is their first trip to Baltimore this season. Opposing Sabathia is [...]
Teixeira plays in first extended spring game
Mark Teixeira is starting to inch towards a return, as he is finally playing in extended spring training games. Teixeira went 1-for-2 with a double and a walk, according to his twitter feed. Teix is aiming to be activated on May 31st, however the Yankees may take things slow which could push back his return [...]
Yankees players of the week: May 13-May 19
David Phelps grabs player of the week honors for last week, as he pitched well in his two starts. For the week, Phelps went a combined 13.2 innings, giving up 10 hits, two runs while racking up 15 strikeouts and pitching to a 1.32 ERA. On May 13, he started in the first game of [...]
Interviews | J.R. Murphy
J.R. Murphy is one of the most overlooked prospects not only in the Yankees farm system, but in all of baseball. A 22-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, Murphy was the team’s second-round draft choice in 2008. Ever since that point, he has been overshadowed by bigger names such as Jesus Montero, Austin Romine, and now, Gary [...]
What to Reid into the Yanks newest addition.
Yesterday the Yankees acquired versatile infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash. Yes, the Yankees have an obvious lack on infield depth with Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mark Texiera and Kevin Youkilis currently calling the disabled list their primary position. Brignac is a career .228 hitter with a .294 OBP. In his six [...]
Yankees game 44 lineup: 5/19/13
The Yankees will have the brooms out today as they try to sweep away the Toronto Blue Jays. CC Sabathia and R.A. Dickey will go head-to-head in a matchup of former Cy Young Award winners. Yesterday, the Yankees set an American League record to start the season by going 18-0 when scoring first. Newly acquired [...]
Yankees set AL record with win against Toronto
When Curtis Granderson caught the final out of today’s game, the Yankees set a new American League record. The team, that has been decimated by injuries and picked against since the beginning of the season, is now 18-0 when scoring first to start the season. The Yankees are the only team in the major leagues [...]
Yankees acquire Reid Brignac
The Yankees have made another move to add some depth at the big league level, as they have acquired utility man Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash. Shortstop Alberto Gonzalez has been designated for assignment. Brignac, 27, represents versatility and a slight upgrade offensively from Gonzalez. In his career, Brignac has played shortstop, second [...]
Whats luck got to do with it?
It’s May 18th and the Yankees are sitting atop the AL East which comes as a surprise to many for a plethora of reasons. No one thought the Yankees could continue their dominance for going on two decades, even if the Yankees were healthy. Right now, on the Yankee’s disabled list, sits names like Jeter, [...]
Yankees Game 42: Kuroda shines in Yankees win
New York Yankees 5 — Toronto Blue Jays 0 Kuroda gave up a lead-off double to one-time Yankee Melky Cabrera to start the game, but then struck out the next two batters (Bautista and Encarnacion). This brought up J.P. Arencibia, who hit a line drive back to the mound, which was caught by Kuroda. A [...]
Pettitte heads to DL
It’s almost becoming laughable. Another Yankee has landed on the disabled list – this time it’s Andy Pettitte’s turn, according to Mark Feinsand of the Daily News. Pettitte felt tightness in his trapezius muscle last night in the fifth inning and was removed from the game. Although the team isn’t worried about the injury and believe it to [...]
Yankees game 42 lineup: 5/17/13
The Toronto Blue Jays are in town to face the Yankees for a three-game series. After losing two of three to the Seattle Mariners, New York looks to rebound with Hiroki Kuroda on the mound tonight. Last night, Andy Pettitte and Chris Stewart both left the game with injuries. The team isn’t too concerned with [...]